It isn't a popular narrative, but a reference work that provides an excellent summary of the best research on the New Testament. It examines each book from the perspectives of content, literary character, theology, date written & author. Kümmel (following his predecessors, Feine & Behm) briefly notes the significant conclusions drawn by previous scholars, drawing together a synthesis of their thought (or indicating who's had the better argument when they cannot be reconciled). The briefly stated conclusions are generally clear. The citations allow the reader to pursue further research.

    She also shows how deliberation informs debates that raged in political theory during her own era. She discusses the works of pluralists (Harold Laski), idealists (T. H. Green and Bernard Bosanquet), and pragmatists (William James) and makes important arguments about the relationship between socialism and democracy. Her work is marked by rigorous thinking about the implications of democratic principles as they relate to political and socioeconomic organization.This book articulates the formation of a "new state" growing out of the local activities of citizens and renews the American idea of federalism in order to balance local activities and national purposes. By doing this, Follett leaves us with a pathbreaking work that demands more attention today. With preliminary essays by Benjamin Barber and Jane Mansbridge, plus a historical introduction provided by Kevin Mattson, this reissued edition will be of use to scholars and activists who are currently working on issues of democratic participation, civic education, and public deliberation.

    'Mathematics For The Practical Man' constitutes the ideal introduction to some of mathematics more tricky elements, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: 'Fundamentals of Algebra. Addition and Subtraction', 'Fundamentals of Algebra. Multiplication and Division, I', 'Fundamentals of Algebra. Multiplication and Subtraction, II', 'Fundamentals of Algebra. Factoring', 'Fundamentals of Algebra. Involution and Evolution', 'Fundamentals of Algebra. Simple Equations', etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with the original text and images.