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1) Iraq
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In Iraq, you will learn that Iraq, once called Mesopotamia, is known as the "cradle of civilization," the location of the world's first cities and empires. From 1979, Iraq was ruled by the brutal dictator, Saddam Hussein. In 2003, Hussein's regime was overthrown following an invasion by an American-led coalition. In the chaotic aftermath, the occupying forces struggled to contain a powerful insurgency, despite the establishment of a democratically...
3) Afghanistan
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In Afghanistan, you will learn that Afghanistan is one of the least economically developed countries in the world. The economy is based on agriculture, but much of the land suitable for farming has been damaged by drought, deforestation, and war.
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Seminary dean and popular blogger Tom Ferguson traces the history of Christianity, from the first followers of Jesus to the present, with a special focus on the birth of the Anglican Communion and the development of The Episcopal Church. Join and explore how we got here and where we might just be going.
5) Iran
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In Iran, you will learn that Iran, formerly known as Persia, is one of the world's oldest civilizations. Since the revolution in 1979, Iran has been governed as an Islamic Republic with an ayatollah, or Shia religious leader, as its supreme ruler. This has led to profound changes and tensions in Iranian society.
6) Israel
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In Israel, you will learn that since its foundation in 1948, Israel has undergone dramatic changes. As a Jewish state it has welcomed Jews from all over the world, leading to an eightfold increase in its population. This has benefited the Israeli economy and given Israel a rich and diverse culture, but has also brought challenges.
7) Pakistan
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In Pakistan, you will learn that Pakistan occupies a very important strategic position on the world map and has been shaped by its relations with its neighbors and other powerful nations. It is a country where extremism competes with moderation in terms of climate, geography, religion, politics, wealth, and poverty.
8) Russia
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In Russia, you will learn that Russia is the largest country in the world and its natural resources make it one of the richest. It has experienced enormous political, social, and economic upheaval during the last century, and as a result, Russia faces many challenges.
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The New Church's Teaching series has been one of the most recognizable and useful sets of books in The Episcopal Church. With the launch of the Church's Teachings for a Changing World series, visionary Episcopal thinkers and leaders have teamed up to write a new set of books, grounded and thoughtful enough for seminarians and leaders, concise and accessible enough for newcomers, with a host of discussion resources that help readers to dig deep.
Michael...
10) Formed by Love
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• Next generation of classic Episcopal teaching series
• Accessible and engaging for newcomers and adults; full of content for church leaders and seminarians
• Online study materials and spaces keep conversation going
In volume five, Scott Bader-Saye, Academic Dean and Professor of Christian Ethics and Moral Theology at Seminary of the Southwest, examines the moral life through the lens of the Episcopal Church and its traditions. Beginning...
11) Lethal Seasons
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In the near future, a virus has whittled down the human race. The remaining population struggles to survive in a world ravaged by extreme weather. A reticent government provides food, vaccines and keeps the ultra-fast trains running. Cities are empty, farms deserted, factories abandoned. The world is running on a skeleton crew.
Nick lives at High Meadow med center. The people there stay hopeful as they work toward self-sufficiency. He counts survivors...
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• Next generation of the classic Episcopal Teaching Series.
• Accessible and engaging enough for newcomers and adult learners; full of content for church leaders and seminarians.
• Filled with interactive study materials.
The New Church's Teaching series has been one of the most recognizable and useful sets of books in the Episcopal Church. With the launch of the Church's Teachings for a Changing World series, visionary Episcopal thinkers and...
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The New Church's Teaching series has been one of the most recognizable and useful sets of books in the Episcopal Church. With the launch of the Church's Teachings for a Changing World series, visionary Episcopal thinkers and leaders have teamed up to write a new set of books, grounded and thoughtful enough for seminarians and leaders, concise and accessible enough for newcomers, with a host of discussion resources that help readers to dig deep.
Eric...
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The stability of the Survivor's Alliance is still fragile. They made it through the winter, but now it's flu season. Every year the virus changes just a little. Tillie and Angus are trying to prepare for every scenario, even the possibility that they will be the first to go. Nick is working to bridge the gap in supplies until the spring crops come in. Wisp and Bridget are preparing for the birth of their child. But there are changes coming that no...
15) Gathered for God
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The next generation of the classic Episcopal teaching series.
Accessible and engaging enough for newcomers and adult learners, but full of content for church leaders and seminarians.
Filled with interactive study questions and accompanied by online materials.
The new Church's Teachings series has been one of the most recognizable and useful sets of books in the Episcopal Church. With the launch of the Church's Teachings for a Changing World series,...
16) Gleanings
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As starving, travel-weary people overrun High Meadow, Tillie and Angus must do a delicate dance to keep the doors open. Angus has set the boundaries for their new territory and Martin is tasked with keeping it safe. Tillie struggles to get everyone fed while keeping an eye on the stores for winter.
Wisp helps where he can, vetting the newcomers and finding stragglers, but not every person comes under his scrutiny. He has to learn new skills to deal...
17) Lessons Learned
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While a wildfire threatens High Meadow, an uninvited guest sows seeds of dissent.
The president arrives at High Meadow with his entourage of bureaucrats and faux-military. Tillie and Angus don't have time for any distractions as a massive wildfire bears down on their settlement. It will take more than hard work and good intentions to get them through this catastrophe.
Martin is leery about sending all of his men to aid those in the path of the fire...
18) Scattered Seeds
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While High Meadow is dealing with troublemakers and raiders, Wisp follows an invisible trail across the country to rescue Nick.
What had started as a simple trip turns into an undercover operation for Nick, leaving Wisp to return to High Meadow on his own with a van full of children. In the search for answers, Nick learns that the problems are more complex than he imagined. The country's minimal infrastructure is teetering on the brink of collapse....
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Music is a huge part of many people's lives, and it's never been easier to bring music to your ears. That's thanks in large part to streaming technology that has opened up worlds of new music to billions of people. That transition has been rooted in technology, but it has caused problems for creators. Inside, read how key companies are uniting the world in music while trying to support the artists who create it. This is not your parents' world of...
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