This gallery highlights books written or edited by current and former Cedarville University faculty members. It does not represent a comprehensive list of books by Cedarville faculty, but rather includes only those which have been brought to the attention of the University Archivist. Please contact the library to suggest additional titles.
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Open-mindedness in Philosophy of Religion
Gregory E. Trickett and John R. Gilhooly
In a free society, it is common to hear the request that one ‘keep an open mind.’ Just what exactly is it, however, to keep an open-mind? How does open-mindedness function? How does it square with important personal commitments? These issues are particularly acute when it comes to matters of religious belief in which open-mindedness can sound to the pious a bit too much like doubt. Certainly, in a discipline whose discourse remains rational dialogue, effort should be spent discerning the contours of this virtue, especially in light of its formal role in establishing responsiveness to new inquiries in matters philosophical and religious. This book provides a collection of essays serving to promote conversation about open-mindedness, its virtue (or lack thereof), and its role and application in problems in the philosophy of religion in particular.
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Stressed to Splessed: A faith-based journey to find healing, hope, and new horizons
Susan Troth
Are you in the beginning stages of grief, the messy middle, or at the end of a long painful season of being overwhelmed and stressed? I’ve been there and I can lead you to the other side. Open these pages, take a breath, and embark on a beautiful transformation from being held down and stressed, to living victoriously and splessed.
In this book I walk you through a process of:
- A sacred place where healing is possible.
- An invitation where hope is restored.
- A path forward where you discover new horizons.
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Aerospace Propulsion Systems
Thomas Ward
Aerospace Propulsion Systems is a unique book focusing on each type of propulsion system commonly used in aerospace vehicles today: rockets, piston aero engines, gas turbine engines, ramjets, and scramjets. Dr. Thomas A. Ward introduces each system in detail, imparting an understanding of basic engineering principles, describing key functionality mechanisms used in past and modern designs, and provides guidelines for student design projects. With a balance of theory, fundamental performance analysis, and design, the book is specifically targeted to students or professionals who are new to the field and is arranged in an intuitive, systematic format to enhance learning.
- Covers all engine types, including piston aero engines
- Design principles presented in historical order for progressive understanding
- Focuses on major elements to avoid overwhelming or confusing readers
- Presents example systems from the US, the UK, Germany, Russia, Europe, China, Japan, and India
- Richly illustrated with detailed photographs
- Cartoon panels present the subject in an interesting, easy-to-understand way
- Contains carefully constructed problems (with a solution manual available to the educator)
- Lecture slides and additional problem sets for instructor use
Advanced undergraduate students, graduate students and engineering professionals new to the area of propulsion will find Aerospace Propulsion Systems a highly accessible guide to grasping the key essentials. Field experts will also find that the book is a very useful resource for explaining propulsion issues or technology to engineers, technicians, businessmen, or policy makers. Post-graduates involved in multi-disciplinary research or anybody interested in learning more about spacecraft, aircraft, or engineering would find this book to be a helpful reference.
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The Dynamics of Corporate Worship
Vernon M. Whaley
Worship wars rage. Wounded worshipers are left scattered along the highway of biblical worship. Issues over worship preferences, traditions, music styles, cultural identity, and more are invitations to controversy. How can church leaders today guide their congregations into effective worship with so many differences of opinion? The purpose of this book—the sixth in the Ministry Dynamics for a New Century series—is to redirect the debate to the core issue: a biblical understanding of what corporate worship really is. In three sections, the author examines elements necessary to genuine worship, the biblical definition and examples of worship, and practical strategies for planning corporate worship. The book also includes a timeline of the history of corporate worship and a list of resources for planning and preparing worship.
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Game Day Glory: Life-Changing Principles for Sport
John White
This Bible study is a field guide that covers 5 principles for transforming competition into an opportunity for worship. The 5 principles are entitled: "Audience of One", "Inside Game", "Holy Sweat", "Hurtin' for Certain", & "Victory Beyond Competition". You will also find practical suggestions for application and inspiring testimonials from notable athletes, coaches, sports personalities, and others.
