Bøger af Matthew Smith

Before Judge Dredd, there was Cadet Dredd – a keen, fresh-faced apprentice, and stickler for the rules, with no idea of the legend he will one day become. Young Joe hits the streets of Mega-City One for the first time, facing off against perps, monsters and genetically modified movie stars as he learns how to become the greatest Judge the Meg has ever seen.

Cultural anthropology is a fascinating field of study that explores the diversity and complexity of human cultures across the globe. It is a branch of anthropology that focuses on understanding the beliefs, practices, customs, and behaviors of different societies. In this subchapter, we will delve into the fundamental concepts and methods of cultural anthropology, providing students with a comprehensive overview of this captivating discipline.At its core, cultural anthropology seeks to answer the question: what does it mean to be human? By examining various cultural groups, anthropologists aim to understand the similarities and differences that exist among different societies and how these shape human experiences. Cultural anthropologists believe that culture is a vital part of human existence, influencing our thoughts, actions, and worldview.One of the key concepts in cultural anthropology is cultural relativism, which emphasizes the importance of understanding other cultures from their own perspective. It encourages students to suspend judgment and avoid imposing their own beliefs and values onto others. By adopting a culturally relative stance, students can gain a deeper appreciation for the incredible diversity of human experiences and challenge their own assumptions.Anthropologists employ a range of research methods to study culture, including participant observation, interviews, and surveys. They immerse themselves in the daily lives of the communities they study, observing and interacting with the individuals and documenting their rituals, traditions, and social structures. This fieldwork allows anthropologists to gain firsthand insights into the complexities of different cultures and helps them develop a more holistic understanding.Moreover, cultural anthropology addresses various themes, such as kinship and family structures, religion and spirituality, language and communication, political systems, economics, and social organization. Exploring these topics provides invaluable insights into the ways in which different societies function and how individuals navigate their social worlds.As students of anthropology, it is important to recognize the significance of cultural diversity and the impact it has on our global society. By studying cultural anthropology, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to engage with and appreciate the complexities of human cultures. This understanding fosters empathy, tolerance, and respect for others, enabling students to be effective global citizens.

Since you are so serious by Matthew Smith

It is one of the clearest principles of divine revelation, that holiness is the fruit of truth; and it is one of the plainest inferences from that principle, that the exhibition of the truth is the best means of promoting holiness. Christians regard the word of God as the only infallible teacher of those truths which relate to the salvation of men....If this little book should be instrumental, by the simple exhibition of the truth, of pointing out the WAY OF LIFE to those who are anxious to know what they must believe and what they must experience in order to be saved, it will answer the design of its preparation and publication. - from the textThe intent of this edition is to make this work by Charles Hodge accessible to the modern reader, without altering its essential character, and to make it available in both paperback and electronic versions. To that end, the editor has preserved the original text without revision and without discarding nineteenth century words and phrases. Typographical errors in the original have been corrected. Spelling has been updated to current American standards in most cases. The Scriptural citations originally presented as footnotes, have been incorporated into the text body. Roman numerals have been replaced with Western Arabic numerals.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

"Delicious Delights" is a comprehensive cookbook that provides a diverse collection of recipes suitable for a wide range of occasions. The book includes recipes for appetizers, entrees, side dishes and desserts all of which are designed to be easy to prepare and use ingredients that are readily available. The book is organized by occasion, with sections devoted to everyday meals, special occasions, and holiday celebrations. Each recipe is accompanied by clear and concise instructions, as well as full-color photographs that show the finished dish. In addition, there are tips and tricks throughout the book that provide helpful advice on everything from ingredient substitutions to cooking techniques. Some of the standout recipes in the book include classics like roasted chicken and beef stew, as well as more adventurous dishes like Asian-style dumplings and spicy shrimp tacos. The dessert section is particularly impressive, with recipes for everything from simple chocolate chip cookies to elaborate layer cakes. Overall, "Delicious Delights" is an excellent cookbook for both novice and experienced cooks looking for a wide variety of delicious and easy-to-prepare recipes for any occasion.

In the Christian community, there is currently a void of efforts to provide ethical guidelines for the use of force. While individuals are encouraged to be defenders of their households, and churches even promote weapons ownership as a means of protecting household members, the community has not developed or defined ethical standards for use of deadly force, or even any consensus or conversation on this subject.It is a principle of society that you cannot oppose something with nothing. When facing this situation, leaders and defenders will inevitably be influenced by the pagan positions of disarmament or vigilantism. At best, household leaders will rely on the guidance of lawyers and courts. However, this approach places priority on maintaining legally defensive behavior, and falls short of aiming to produce ethical conduct that pleases God.It is the mission of Sixth Training Group to provide ethical guidance for leaders and defenders. To that end, the author has prepared a set of guidelines which attempt to provide a comprehensive approach to the use of force in households and organizations.

This book argues that over the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, the cinema in Britain became the site on which childhood was projected, examined, and understood. Through an analysis of these projections; via case studies that encompass early cinema, pre and post-war film, and contemporary cinema; this book interprets the child in British cinema as a device through which to reflect upon issues of national culture, race, empire, class, and gender. Beginning with a discussion of early cinematic depictions of the child in Britain, this book examines cultural expressions of nationhood produced via non-commercial cinemas for children. It considers the way cinema encroaches on the moral edification of the child and the ostensible vibrancy and vitality of the British boy in post-war cinema. The author explores the representational and instrumental differences between depictions of boys and girls before extending this discussion to investigate the treatment of migrant, refugee, and immigrant children in British cinema. It ends by recapitulating these arguments through a discussion of internationally successful British blockbuster cinema. The child in this study is a mobile figure, deployed across generic boundaries, throughout the history of British cinema and embodying a range of discourses regarding the health and wellbeing of the nation.

In my first book, titled "BlockChain for Beginners," we covered the blockchain ecosystem at a high level and provided an overview of the entire process. This book will dig deeper into blockchain and focus on security.Despite being over a decade old, blockchain only began within the previous few years. During this point, it's moved from a fad to the topic of great research by various companies, including everything from startups to large tech companies to governments.In this book, you will begin with the basics of the blockchain and examine different attacks against the blockchain against users' wallets, as well as denial-of-service attacks and mining attacks against pools. You will explore the usage and types of blockchain channels and how they control users' access to data across networks. We show you the basics of blockchain technology, its core components, and transaction protocols used by the technology to ensure the security of the transfer of information.

A comprehensive guide to growing tulips from bulbs, with expert advice on the most rewarding varieties. Includes information on: - Taxonomy and types - Cultivating and caring for tulips - Propagation and breeding - Designing with tulips in the garden - Tulip varieties, both current and past selections - Gardens and places of interest for tulips - What can be learnt from commercial growing - The fascinating history of tulips

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Title: A declaration and remonstrance of the distressed and bleeding frontier inhabitants of the province of Pennsylvania: presented by them to the honourable the governor and Assembly of the province, shewing the causes of their late discontent and uneasiness and the grievances under which they have laboured, and which they humbly pray to have redress'd.Author: Matthew SmithPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP01217200CollectionID: CTRG94-B37PublicationDate: 17640101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: "Signed on behalf of ourselves, and by appointment of a great number of the frontier inhabitants. Matthew Smith. James Gibson."--P. 18 Relates to the massacre of the Conestoga Indians by the "Paxton boys," and to the Indian policy of the Pennsylvania authorities.Collation: 18 p.; 20 cm