The Layperson’s Library

The Layperson’s Library
Author: Robert A. Yost
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2020-12-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1725281287

In the spirit of Cyril Barber's classic work from the 1970s, The Minister's Library, and the author's 2017 book, The Pastor's Library, Robert Yost provides the same expert guidance now for a lay audience. Finally, laypersons who desire to study the Bible have an invaluable resource for the acquisition of research tools as well as general Christian reading. From general reference works such as Bible atlases and concordances, commentaries, devotional works, and theological studies to Christian biography and fiction, this book is a trustworthy guide through the multiplicity of books that just seem to keep rolling off the presses. Overwhelmed by the proliferation of Christian books on the shelves? This handy guide is the book for you!

Archives for the Lay Person

Archives for the Lay Person
Author: Lois Hamill
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2013
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0759119724

Collections management can be a daunting task for volunteers and employees alike. Archives for the Lay Person provides practical, step-by-step guidance for those managing all facets of archival collections at small organizations.

Einstein's Universe

Einstein's Universe
Author: Nigel Calder
Publisher: Gramercy
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1982
Genre: Astrophysics
ISBN: 9780517385708

This brilliantly written book unlocks the astounding implications of Einstein's revolutionary theories on the nature of science, time and motion. It far surpasses any previous explanation of Relativity for laymen.

How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian

How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian
Author: Carol Smallwood
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2011-09-16
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0810882140

How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian is a compilation of chapters by librarians offering advice to colleagues who must work alone or with very limited help. The contributors come from schools and colleges, special and corporate archives, public libraries, and seasoned LIS faculty across the United States and abroad who are familiar with the vigor, dedication, and creativity necessary for solo librarians. As noted in the Foreword, "In many ways, solo librarianship demands more communication and collaboration than librarians might experience in larger multi-employee libraries." Despite the fact that most of the authors are currently working alone in their library or archives, they do not work in a vacuum. These chapters aim to help librarians thrive in the demanding environment that exists for the solo librarian. Topics covered include time management, community involvement, public relations and marketing, professional development, internet-based ideas, administrative tasks, assessing and moving collections, and general overviews. How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian will be useful for all professionals and students in the field of librarianship.

A Layperson's Guide to Legal Research and Self-Help Law Books

A Layperson's Guide to Legal Research and Self-Help Law Books
Author: Kendall F. Svengalis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2019-02-20
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780996352499

An essential guide to legal self-help literature by a leading authority in the field.With no previous legal background, you will be able to find books to answer your most frequently asked legalquestions. Many matters can be handled without hiring a lawyer, and this book will lead you to sources of expert advice on doing just that, and save you money in the process. It also weighs the pros and cons of hiring an attorney vs. representing oneself.Nearly 800 substantive reviews of self-help books and secondary sources. Each of the more than 85 legal specialty bibliographies contained in this unique reference tool is preceded by an invaluable introduction which lays out the nature of the law in that field and the sources of that law, whether constitutional, statutory, common law based, or regulatory, or some combination of these. Links to relevant web sites and research sites are also included, as well as a complete directory of public law libraries around the country.

The Medical Library Association Guide to Finding Out about Diabetes

The Medical Library Association Guide to Finding Out about Diabetes
Author: Dana L. Ladd
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2013-01-11
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1555709451

With this guide, librarians can deepen their understanding and collections, and thus improve service to the growing number of patrons affected by, at-risk for, or curious about this pervasive disease.

Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Participant's Book

Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Participant's Book
Author: Brian Jackson
Publisher: Upper Room Books
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2013-03-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0881776343

"God calls you to a life of servanthood as a disciple of Jesus Christ. …Lay Servant Ministries is the first step for many laypersons toward their faith journey as they strive for a closer relationship with the Lord," the authors write in the introduction. The Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course is a foundational course designed to equip new church leaders and renew current leaders in The United Methodist Church. It explores personal spiritual gifts servant leadership each leader's role in developing future leaders the importance of consistent spiritual practices the core ministries of Leading, Caring, and Communicating and much more. The Basic Course can be used for both adults and youth. Consisting of five two-hour sessions, it may serve as a short-term study for small groups, Sunday school classes, and new member classes. NOTE: This book replaces the Lay Speaking Ministries Basic Course, DR551. The Leader's Guide is also available here.

In the Land of Invented Languages

In the Land of Invented Languages
Author: Arika Okrent
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2009-05-19
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0385529716

Here is the captivating story of humankind’s enduring quest to build a better language—and overcome the curse of Babel. Just about everyone has heard of Esperanto, which was nothing less than one man’s attempt to bring about world peace by means of linguistic solidarity. And every Star Trek fan knows about Klingon. But few people have heard of Babm, Blissymbolics, Loglan (not to be confused with Lojban), and the nearly nine hundred other invented languages that represent the hard work, high hopes, and full-blown delusions of so many misguided souls over the centuries. With intelligence and humor, Arika Okrent has written a truly original and enlightening book for all word freaks, grammar geeks, and plain old language lovers.

Box Lunch

Box Lunch
Author: Diana Cage
Publisher: Alyson Books
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2004
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781555838492

Written by a woman experienced on both ends of the oral sex equation, this nuts-and-bolts exploration of cunnilingus is written for both novices and pros, and demystifies the female anatomy with an eye towards making oral sex as satisfying for the giver as it is for the receiver. Explicit, detailed, and enormously entertaining, Cage guides women (and men) through the basics to more advanced topics such as anilingus, G spot stimulation, female ejaculation, and clit pumping.

The Layperson's Distinctive Role

The Layperson's Distinctive Role
Author: Francis Cardinal Arinze
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2013-08-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 158617780X

This important book by the highly regarded African prelate, Cardinal Arinze, describes in positive and simple terms who the lay person is, his distinctive role in the Church, and how the lay apostolate distinguishes the lay faithful from the clergy and the religious. The call of lay people to be witnesses of Christ in the ordinary areas of secular life, such as family, work, recreation, politics and government, shows how demanding the apostolate of the lay people is. The book draws from the dynamic teachings of the Second Vatican Council, the riches of the 1987 Synod of Bishops on the Lay Faithful, and the emphasis on the lay apostolate by recent Popes, to present to lay people an attractive and demanding call to witness to Christ in society. Leaders and participants of various lay groups and movements will find this book liberating and encouraging. Clerics and religious will find these considerations by Cardinal Arinze of great help, both in appreciating the limits of their own apostolates and of seeing how to put before the lay faithful the demands of their calling. Ê