Sharpening the Sword of State: Building executive capacities in the public services of the Asia-Pacific (Australia and New Zeal

Sharpening the Sword of State: Building executive capacities in the public services of the Asia-Pacific (Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG)) by Andrew Podger
English | Nov. 11, 2016 | ISBN: 1760460729 | 258 Pages | PDF | 2 MB
Sharpening the Sword of State explores the various ways in which 10 jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific enhance their administrative capabilities through training and executive development. It traces how modern governments across this region look to develop their public services and public sector organisations in the face of rapid global change.
Four Views on Salvation in a Pluralistic World (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology), Revised Edition

Four Views on Salvation in a Pluralistic World (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology), Revised Edition by Zondervan
English | September 21st, 2010 | ASIN: B003WE9ZKC, ISBN: 0310212766 | 541 pages | EPUB | 1.20 MB
Religious pluralism is the greatest challenge facing Christianity in today's Western culture. The belief that Christ is the only way to God is being challenged, and increasingly Christianity is seen as just one among many valid paths to God.
The Conversation Yearbook 2017: 50 articles that informed public debate

The Conversation Yearbook 2017: 50 articles that informed public debate by John Watson
English | October 30th, 2017 | ISBN: 0522872662 | 277 pages | EPUB | 1.88 MB
In a time of heightened hostility towards experts, academics and scientists, the 2017 collection of the best Conversation articles and essays is a must-read. Articles range from a FactCheck of the claim that Indigenous Australians are the most incarcerated people on earth, to answering questions posed by curious children, to Hugh Mackay's observation that the state of the nation starts in your street. Joseph Paul Forgas writes on the surprising benefits of sadness and Stephen FitzGerald considers managing Australian foreign policy in a Chinese world.