Mike Mason creëert proza dat zich verdiept in de diepgaande vragen van het menselijk bestaan en geloof. Zijn schrijven is inzichtelijk en verkent vaak de complexiteit van relaties en het spirituele leven. Met een diep begrip van theologie en literaire kunst benadert Mason thema's als huwelijk en geloof met uitzonderlijke wijsheid en gevoeligheid.
Call of Cthulhu is Chaosium's classic roleplaying game of Lovecraftian horror in which ordinary people are confronted by the terrifying and alien forces of the Cthulhu Mythos. All you need to play is this guide, some polyhedral dice, imagination, and your friends.
The British Airborne landings on Sicily are the least known and, without doubt, the most fraught with political and technical strife. Newly formed Air landing troops were delivered into battle in gliders they knew little about. The men of the Glider Pilot Regiment (GPR) had self-assembled the gliders while living in the empty packing cases. They accomplished this complex and technically challenged task while living on fly ridden, dusty North African airfields. After only a few hours of conversion training they took off for a night flight across the Mediterranean Sea that was to end in near-catastrophe. With over three hundred soldiers drowned off Sicily that night in July 1943, the first major operation attempted by the British using gliders almost ended in total disaster. In fact a few Airborne troops reached dry land and attacked their objectives. Shining examples of collective and individual acts of courage rocked the Italian and German defenders. This book tells the controversial story of that first mass glider operation and the men who proved the GPR motto - Nothing is Impossible. This is the first account of the Sicily air landing operation.
In this practical book, three ThoughtWorks professionals provide a game plan to help your business through this transformation, along with technical concepts that you need to know to be an effective leader in a modern digital business.
The book explores the journey of learning to love deeply and authentically, emphasizing that love is not innate but a skill to be developed. Mike Mason guides readers in discovering new insights about their loved ones, encouraging empathy and understanding of their vulnerabilities. He highlights the importance of recognizing the divine craftsmanship in everyone, fostering a deeper connection with those we care about. Through this process, readers are invited to practice being present with others, enriching their relationships and personal growth.
"Mike Mason goes on a poetic search to understand the wondrous dynamics of committed love. In highly readable, first-person style, Mason's writing stimulates readers' thoughts and prayers and propels couples to deeper intimacy. "A marriage is not a joining of two worlds," says the author, "but an abandoning of two worlds in order that one new one might be formed." Rich chapters on "Otherness," "Vows," "Intimacy," "Sex," "Submission," and an all-new chapter on "Oneness" lift readers to view the eternal, spiritual nature of this faith-filled, "impossible," wild--yet wonderful--frontier.'--Provided by publisher
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will be the first in a brand new trilogy of long-awaited Warhammer 40,000 roleplay games. Full of mystery, investigation and corruption, this book is an ideal introduction to the dark and gothic universe of the 41st Millenniu- m, and marks the launch of a new gaming system that players have been anticipating for over 20 years!
This book covers the theory behind version control and how it can help developers become more efficient, work better as a team, and keep on top of software complexity. All projects need version control: it's the lifeblood of any project's infrastructure, yet half of all project teams in the U.S. don't use any version control at all. Many others don't use it well and end up experiencing time-consuming problems. Version control, done well, is your "undo" button for the project: nothing is final, and mistakes are easily rolled back. This book describes Subversion, the latest and hottest open source version control system, using a recipe-based approach that will get you up and running quickly--and correctly. Learn how to use Subversion the right way--the pragmatic way. With this book, you can: Keep all project assets safe--not just source code--and never run the risk of losing a great idea Know how to undo bad decisions--even directories and symlinks are versioned Learn how to share code safely, and work in parallel for maximum efficiency Install Subversion and organize, administer and backup your repository Share code over a network with Apache, svnserve, or ssh Create and manage releases, code branches, merges and bug fixes Manage 3rd party code safely Now there's no excuse not to use professional-grade version control.
The life of ten-year-old Zac Sparks changes overnight when his mother is killed by lightning. He’s sent to live in Five Corners with his Aunties, two cruel old hags who seem determined to make his life miserable. Before long Zac realizes something really strange is going on: Five Corners is populated with many interesting characters—a dwarf butler, a girl who doesn’t speak, a blind balloon seller, and a mysterious singer he can hear but not see. Then there’s the Aunties’ father, Dada. Zac’s first encounter with Dada is so terrifying he faints dead away. The one bright spot is Sky Porter, the proprietor of the general store across the street, a friendly soul who encourages Zac—when the Aunties aren’t looking—and shows him a kindness that is lacking from his dismal life. But Sky isn’t what he seems either, and when Zac learns Sky’s secret, he realizes, to his dismay, that this wonderful man may have a very dark side after all. When Zac discovers that the secret behind Dada and the strangeness of Five Corners, he knows many lives are at stake, including his own. With time running out, he must turn to the one person who might be able to help: Sky Porter. But can Zac trust him?
In this systematic introduction to the contemporary history of what has become known as the "Third World," professor Mike Mason poses a double-barrelled question: Why have most of the countries of the Third World failed to "develop" in ways that benefit the majority of their populations? And why have their political problems proved so intractable?
The book offers a compelling exploration of non-Western states, tracing their evolution from the decline of European empires to their integration into the global capitalist system. It examines the complex interactions and transformations that shaped these nations, highlighting their unique challenges and adaptations in a rapidly changing world. Through this lens, it provides insights into the broader implications of globalization and the historical forces that continue to influence contemporary politics and economies.