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No. 8 Re-wired: 202 New Zealand Inventions That Changed the World

202 New Zealand Inventions That Changed the World

by David Downs, Jon Bridges ...

If necessity is the mother of invention then Kiwi ingenuity is its father. No. 8 Re-wired is a comprehensive, colourful treasury of New Zealand inventions – jam-packed with the stories behind 202 home-grown creations and the crafty people who dreamt them up. From well-known innovations (human flight, the discovery of DNA, the pavlova) to lesser-known feats (instant coffee, the referee's whistle, ... Read more

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If necessity is the mother of invention then Kiwi ingenuity is its father. No. 8 Re-wired is a comprehensive, colourful treasury of New Zealand inventions – jam-packed with the stories behind 202 home-grown creations and the crafty people who dreamt them up. From well-known innovations (human flight, the discovery of DNA, the pavlova) to lesser-known feats (instant coffee, the referee's whistle,
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Introducing the New Testament, 2nd ed.

Its Literature and Theology

by Joel B. Green, Marianne Meye Thompson, David J. Downs ...

A newly updated edition of a beloved guide to the New TestamentFor more than twenty-five years, Introducing the New Testament: Its Literature and Theology has been the go-to resource for readers seeking a guide to interpreting the New Testament. Now this remarkable volume has been thoroughly revised for a new generation. Every chapter has been updated, and the sections on Paul have been ... Read more

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A newly updated edition of a beloved guide to the New TestamentFor more than twenty-five years, Introducing the New Testament: Its Literature and Theology has been the go-to resource for readers seeking a guide to interpreting the New Testament. Now this remarkable volume has been thoroughly revised for a new generation. Every chapter has been updated, and the sections on Paul have been
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Into the Region of Awe

Mysticism in C. S. Lewis

by David C. Downing ...

Narrated by Simon Vance ...

Unabridged

6 hours 16 min

C. S. Lewis is generally regarded as a commonsense Christian whose theology is understandable and practical. And yet, from his memoir Surprised by Joy to his beloved Chronicles of Narnia, from his nonfiction essays to his letters, C. S. Lewis' works display a distinct sense of the mystical. In this book, David C. Downing explores the breadth of Lewis' writing, introducing us to the context of ... Read more

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C. S. Lewis is generally regarded as a commonsense Christian whose theology is understandable and practical. And yet, from his memoir Surprised by Joy to his beloved Chronicles of Narnia, from his nonfiction essays to his letters, C. S. Lewis' works display a distinct sense of the mystical. In this book, David C. Downing explores the breadth of Lewis' writing, introducing us to the context of
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The Faithfulness of the Risen Christ

"Pistis" and the Exalted Lord in the Pauline Letters

by David J. Downs, Benjamin J. Lappenga ...

The pistis Christou construction in Paul’s letters has ignited heated debates among Pauline scholars and theologians. On the one side, some claim that the phrase denotes human faith placed in Christ. Others, however, contend that pistis Christou in Paul alludes to the faithfulness of Christ himself, with Christ’s pistis chiefly demonstrated in his willingness to suffer and die upon the cross. Yet ... Read more

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The pistis Christou construction in Paul’s letters has ignited heated debates among Pauline scholars and theologians. On the one side, some claim that the phrase denotes human faith placed in Christ. Others, however, contend that pistis Christou in Paul alludes to the faithfulness of Christ himself, with Christ’s pistis chiefly demonstrated in his willingness to suffer and die upon the cross. Yet
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The Medical Marijuana Guidebook

Amerca's First How-To Guide for Patients and Caregivers

by David Downs ...

“My doctor just recommended I try medical marijuana. Now what?” Award-winning journalist David Downs gets this question all the time. Thanks to the rapid advance of medical marijuana laws and research, Americans have entered a new era of treatment options for the toughest diseases. They have a lot of questions, and The Medical Marijuana Guidebook has the answers. This book is the first concise, ... Read more

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“My doctor just recommended I try medical marijuana. Now what?” Award-winning journalist David Downs gets this question all the time. Thanks to the rapid advance of medical marijuana laws and research, Americans have entered a new era of treatment options for the toughest diseases. They have a lot of questions, and The Medical Marijuana Guidebook has the answers. This book is the first concise,
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Gerald Manley Hopkins

A Study of His Ignatian Spirit

by David A. Downes ...

First published in 1959, this book is a reading of G. M. Hopkins as a meditative poet whose poetic experience originated primarily from his learning and living the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. It is the main intent of this study to examine to what extent Hopkins' art was influenced by Ignatian spirituality. ... Read more

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First published in 1959, this book is a reading of G. M. Hopkins as a meditative poet whose poetic experience originated primarily from his learning and living the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. It is the main intent of this study to examine to what extent Hopkins' art was influenced by Ignatian spirituality.
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The Moscow Option

by David Downing ...

On 30 September 1941, the Germans fight their way into the ruins of Moscow and the Soviet Union collapses. Although Russian resistance continues, German ambition multiplies after this success and offensives are launched in Africa, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Hitler's armies, assured of victory, make their leader's dreams reality and Allied hopes of recovery seem almost hopelessly doomed ... Read more

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On 30 September 1941, the Germans fight their way into the ruins of Moscow and the Soviet Union collapses. Although Russian resistance continues, German ambition multiplies after this success and offensives are launched in Africa, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Hitler's armies, assured of victory, make their leader's dreams reality and Allied hopes of recovery seem almost hopelessly doomed
... Read more
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Drink Smoke Snort Stroke

by Willy de Wit, David Downs ...

Narrated by Willy de Wit, David Downs ...

Unabridged

5 hours 41 min

A wild and raw tale of Willy’s life – from his early career in stand-up comedy, to his successful and seminal TV show, to his work on the radio – but then beyond, to a world of alcoholism, chronic drug addiction, long standing bouts of depression and a major stroke suffered for good measure. But apart from those minor occurrences, it’s a pretty run of the mill read… if you’re illiterate.By the ... Read more

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A wild and raw tale of Willy’s life – from his early career in stand-up comedy, to his successful and seminal TV show, to his work on the radio – but then beyond, to a world of alcoholism, chronic drug addiction, long standing bouts of depression and a major stroke suffered for good measure. But apart from those minor occurrences, it’s a pretty run of the mill read… if you’re illiterate.By the
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A Mild Touch of the Cancer

by David Downs ...

Narrated by David Downs ...

Abridged

8 hours 25 min

In 2017, David got what he thought was a mild touch of the ‘flu. This book is the story of why David would make a lousy doctor.Contrary to the book’s title, David had lymphoma and it was terminal. But A Mild Touch of the Cancer isn’t your standard ‘how I survived’ compendium. It is a hilarious tale, written while battling one of life’s greatest challenges. It’s a book about living with optimism ... Read more

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In 2017, David got what he thought was a mild touch of the ‘flu. This book is the story of why David would make a lousy doctor.Contrary to the book’s title, David had lymphoma and it was terminal. But A Mild Touch of the Cancer isn’t your standard ‘how I survived’ compendium. It is a hilarious tale, written while battling one of life’s greatest challenges. It’s a book about living with optimism
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No.8 Re-charged

202 World-changing Innovations from New Zealand

by David Downs, Dr Michelle Dickinson ...

Take notice, world, New Zealand is undergoing a re-charge. The 'No. 8 wire' thinking we have been so proud of is being expanded and improved. No. 8 Re-charged tells a compelling and accessible story of modern New Zealand and its world-beating products and ideas. From drone technology to electric farm bikes and computer graphics, from space-age umbrellas to fitness trackers and the world’s leading ... Read more

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Take notice, world, New Zealand is undergoing a re-charge. The 'No. 8 wire' thinking we have been so proud of is being expanded and improved. No. 8 Re-charged tells a compelling and accessible story of modern New Zealand and its world-beating products and ideas. From drone technology to electric farm bikes and computer graphics, from space-age umbrellas to fitness trackers and the world’s leading
... Read more
Zoo Station

by David Downing ...

Series Book 1 - A John Russell WWII Spy Thriller
By 1939, Anglo-American journalist John Russell has spent over a decade in Berlin, where his son lives with his mother. He writes human-interest pieces for British and American papers, avoiding the investigative journalism that could get him deported. But as World War II approaches, he faces having to leave his son as well as his girlfriend of several years, a beautiful German starlet.When an ... Read more

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By 1939, Anglo-American journalist John Russell has spent over a decade in Berlin, where his son lives with his mother. He writes human-interest pieces for British and American papers, avoiding the investigative journalism that could get him deported. But as World War II approaches, he faces having to leave his son as well as his girlfriend of several years, a beautiful German starlet.When an
... Read more

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The Shriver Report

A Woman's Nation Pushes Back from the Brink

by Maria Shriver, The Center for American Progress, Olivia Morgan, Karen Skelton, Carol Gilligan, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Barbara Ehrenreich, Heather Boushey, Maya L. Harris0, Ai-jen Poo1, Danielle Moodie-Mills2, Angela Glover Blackwell3, Eva Longoria4, Ann O'Leary5, Lebron James6, Catherine Emmanuelle7, Ron Haskins8, Kathryn Edin9, Tony Porter0, John Bouman1, Wendy Pollack2, Stephanie Coontz3, Jennifer Garner4, Almeta Keys5, Arne Duncan6, Kathleen Sebelius7, Betsy Price8, Nikki Brown9, Jada Pinkett Smith0, Britani Hood-Mongar1, Anne-Marie Slaughter2, Marianne Cooper3, Melissa Boteach4, Shawn Fremstad5, Ellen Galinsky6, James T. Bond7, Eve Tahmincioglu8, Families and Work Institute9, Anne Mosle0, Hillary Rodham Clinton1, Anna Greenberg2, David Walker3, Alex Lundry4, Alicia Downs5, Tory Burch6, Kristen Gillibrand7, Howard Schultz8, Joan Chittister9, Anthony P. Carnevale0, Nicole Smith1, Eduardo J. Padrón2, Nadine Burke Harris3, Ron Manderschied4, Sonya Borrero5 ...

Facts, figures, and essays on women and poverty by Barbara Ehrenreich, Kirsten Gillibrand, LeBron James, and other high-profile contributors.Fifty years after President Lyndon B. Johnson called for a War on Poverty and enlisted Sargent Shriver to oversee it, the most important social issue of our day is once again the dire economic straits of millions of Americans. One in three live in poverty or ... Read more

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Facts, figures, and essays on women and poverty by Barbara Ehrenreich, Kirsten Gillibrand, LeBron James, and other high-profile contributors.Fifty years after President Lyndon B. Johnson called for a War on Poverty and enlisted Sargent Shriver to oversee it, the most important social issue of our day is once again the dire economic straits of millions of Americans. One in three live in poverty or
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