What makes a good life? The question is inherent to the human condition, asked by people across generations, professions, and social classes, and addressed by all schools of philosophy and religions. This search for meaning, as Yale faculty Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz argue, is at the crux of a crisis that is facing Western culture, a crisis that, they propose, can be ameliorated by searching, in one's own life, for the underlying truth.

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The ultimate revision guide from the bestselling law revision series. Contract Law, 8th edition, forms part of the trusted Law Express series, providing expert information with real-life examples to reinforce understanding. This book offers clear explanations and the latest developments in the subject, including new and updated legal cases.

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Best-selling authors David Myers' and Nathan DeWall’s briefest introduction to psychology speaks to all students, with no assumptions made in the vocabulary, examples, or presentation. The manageable and effective chapters help students apply psychological concepts to their own lives in meaningful and engaging ways.

When you have questions about C# 12 or .NET 8, this best-selling guide has the answers you need. In the tradition of O'Reilly's Nutshell guides, this thoroughly updated edition is simply the best one-volume reference to the C# language available today.

Boston, mid-17th century: Hester Prynne, dignified and silent, is led through prison doors to her public shaming by her censorious Puritan neighbors. Holding her illegitimate child to her breast and bearing a bright scarlet letter "A" embroidered on her bodice, Hester must now struggle to create a new life for herself and her child in this harsh and unforgiving community. When her missing spouse reappears and takes up residence in town under an assumed identity, the stage is set for an explos...

An accessible guide to the theories of 19 major educational thinkers, the strengths and limitations of their ideas, their relevance today and how they can be used in the classroom and other educational settings.

From understanding markets, consumers and value to explaining the marketing mix and illustrating the roles of analytics, brand and customer experience today, this award-winning textbook introduces you to the essential concepts and tools for marketing in a digital age.

Gain an in-depth understanding of MVVM and .NET MAUI and learn how to effectively apply the MVVM design pattern with the help of this practical guide.

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How do you provide exceptional service to demanding customers?

They're standing at your check-in desk, calling you on the phone, chatting with you online. Maybe they're seated in business class on your flight. Or eating at one of the tables you're waiting on. As a service employee, you encounter dozens or even hundreds of customers a day. Some of them are easygoing. With them, you can't go wrong. But some are demanding. They set the bar high and let you know it.

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The introduction of laparoscopic surgery as a standard technique marked a revolution in operating theaters around the globe. Over thirty years later, almost every disorder in the thorax and abdomen eligible for surgery can be approached by endoscopic techniques. We have witnessed a unique journey of technical innovations that enables surgeons to work with this minimally invasive approach in the most complex procedures.

Benefits to the patient are clear, by reducing external and internal t...