Since the mid-twentieth century, 'international law' and 'international development' have become two of the most prominent secular languages through which aspirations about a better world are articulated.. They have shaped the both the treatment and self-understanding of the 'developing' world, often by positing the West as a universal model against which developing states, their citizens, and natural environments should be measured and disciplined. In recent years, however, critical scholars have investigated the deep linkages between the concept of development, the doctrines and institutions of international law, and broader projects of ordering at the international level. They have shown how the leading models de-radicalise, if not derail, initiatives to redefine development and pursue other forms of global well-being. Bringing together scholars from both the Global South and the Global North, the contributions in this Handbook invite readers to consider the limits of common normative and developmentalist assumptions. At the same time, the Handbook demonstrates how disparate but still identifiable set of ideas, imaginaries, norms, and institutional practices - related to law, development and international governance - shape today's profoundly unequal material conditions, threatening the future of human and nonhuman life on the planet. The book focuses on five distinct areas: existing disciplinary frameworks, institutions and actors, regional theatres of international law and development, competing social and economic agendas, and alternative futures. Offering a unique overview of the field of international law and development and assembling major critical, historical, and political economic insights, this Handbook is an unmissable resource for scholars of international law, international relations, development studies, and global history, as well as anyone interested in the past, present, and future of our world.

The Oxford Handbook of International Law and Development (Oxford Handbooks)

Business & Money

Eslava, Luis

Pahuja, Sundhya

Buchanan, Ruth

Economics

Oxford University Press

The basic needs of the human heart are reflected in the stories we tell. As women and men made in the image of God, all storytellers reflect his timeless truths-whether they realize it or not. In The Cross in the Culture, Ruth Buchanan explores how Christians engage with stories of every kind. Together, we will discover the image of God and the eternal truths of Scripture reflected in our shared narratives. In one way or another, every story connects back to the greatest Person who ever lived and the greatest story ever told. All we need are eyes to see the connections.

The Cross in the Culture: Connecting Our Stories to the Greatest Story Ever Told

Religion & Spirituality

Build a Better Us

Every week across America, single members filter into their local congregations to worship, minister, and serve alongside their brothers and sisters in Christ. Although a minority in most congregations, singles nevertheless compose a significant cross section of the church body. Each blessed and challenged with individual circumstances, Christian singles not only bear a unique burden but also offer diverse perspectives on the Christian life. Unfortunately, many Christian singles attest to feeling overlooked. Pastors and church leaders, many long married, often find themselves ill-equipped to understand the particular relational, emotional, and spiritual needs of long-term Christian singles. Worse, they’re unaware that they’re underequipped. Married church members, though sympathetic to the needs of their single friends, nevertheless struggle to bridge the divide. Written by a dedicated Christ-follower and long-term Christian single, The Proper Care and Feeding of Singles addresses the issues with humor and grace, offering practical solutions to strengthen the bonds of love and fellowship within local congregations.

The Proper Care and Feeding of Singles: How Pastors, Marrieds, and Church Leaders Effectively Support Solo Members

Christian Books & Bibles

Pix-N-Pens

“We need to talk.” It’s hard to imagine a more panic-inducing statement. Why? These four little words generally herald the arrival of a truly awkward conversation.\nThough the very thought of difficult conversations makes us cringe, evidence suggests they’re necessary—even beneficial. If only it weren’t all so awkward.\nIn Socially Awkward, Ruth Buchanan encourages readers to take heart, push through discomfort, tackle tough topics, speak up when it matters, and engage big ideas together. In doing so, they can experience personal development, build stronger relationships, help foster healthy faith communities, and serve the culture.

Socially Awkward: Pressing Through Discomfort to Engage Tough Topics

Entrusted Books: an imprint of Write Integrity Press, LLC

Lost Once More combines five short stories with cars, caravans, and other vehicles as supporting actors ndash; stories dealing with motion, weekend forays, pilgrimage, and time travel. Five sculptures by Hinrich Sachs ndash; replicated models of found vehicles ndash; were the starting point for the stories commissioned by the artist from the authors Ruth Buchanan, Mark von Schlegell, Birgit Kempker, Burkhard Strassmann, and Hans-Christian Dany for this publication. Hinrich Sachs' work reflects the global as well as the regional conditions of the production of meaning. A central artistic principle of his oeuvre is the investigation of the incidental in the relation between object, space, graphic quality, and context. The publication is part of the series of artists' projects edited by Christoph Keller.

Hinrich Sachs: Lost Once More: Five Stories

Arts & Photography

Dany, Hans-Christian

Kempker, Birgit

Individual Artists

JRP|Ringier

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