Best Selling Books by Paul Stevens

WILDERNESS: When a young, naive lawyer becomes entangled in a complicated relationship with a farmer’s wife, the ensuing betrayal culminates in an unforeseen and shocking murder. RUNAROUND: An estranged husband finds himself on the run, his young son in tow, urged on by the boy’s mother and a seemingly benevolent stranger. Their journey becomes an unpredictable escapade with unforeseen twists. BLACKHEART: A tale of obsession unfolds as an older man unexpectedly crosses paths with a stunning young woman. What starts as innocent infatuation spirals into an ending that neither could have anticipated.

Any reading of the history of transit oil and gas pipelines suggests a tendency to produce conflict and disagreement, often resulting in the cessation of throughput, sometimes for a short period and sometimes for longer. It is tempting to attribute this to bad political relations between neighbours. This is certainly part of the story, but also important is the nature of the ''transit terms''--tariffs and offtake terms--whereby transit countries are rewarded for allowing transit. Put simply, the trouble with transit pipelines has a significant economic basis. This report addresses three key questions: Why will oil and gas transit pipelines become more important to global energy markets in the future? Why has the history of such pipelines been littered with conflict between the various parties? What might be done to improve this record in the future and make transit pipelines less troublesome?--Publisher description.

Unless there is a collapse in demand in the next five to ten years, there will be a serious oil supply crunch --not because of resource constraints but because of inadequate investment by oil companies. If this happens the resulting price spike will carry serious policy implications with long-lasting effects on the global energy picture.

Work, whether from home, in cyberspace, or in a factory or office, occupies a major chunk of our time, energy, and soul. This book seeks to make sense of our work in the world through adapting the pithy statement of the Puritan William Perkins to define marketplace theology as the "science of working blessedly forever." It is a science involving investigation, but not just with the head (thought), but also with heart (prayer) and hand (practice). But it is a science of working. So the book investigates a theology of work undertaken in the light of God''s blessing and purpose. And our work is not just for this life but "forever," since some of it could last into the new heaven and new earth where, guess what, Scripture says we will work as fully human and resurrected beings. Stevens gathers his lifetime of research and teaching into this book showing through biblical research and contemporary analysis the meaning of work and human enterprise. It could change your lifestyle, your work style, and your soul.

 For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions-making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies. ''''Looking inside ministry, Stevens examines examples of service that were motivated by imagination, passion, faith, hope and love-from Genesis to Revelation. From these studies readers will discover how to live and serve wholeheartedly with the understanding that no matter their profession, they are full-time ministers for Christ.''''-Christian Retailing, January 2015

Live your biblical faith seven days a week.These days, people talk about their schedules filling up 24/7—twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. We wear busyness like a merit badge, as if the more we do, the better we become. But R. Paul Stevens says that''s not biblical. For Christians, life isn''t about checking off "to-do" lists. It''s about connecting with God and infiltrating thoughtful, biblical faith into our everyday lives. Sometimes that means activity, but sometimes not. Everyday spirituality embraces purposeful times of work, relationships, and rest, centered on God instead of personal or cultural expectations.But how can you do it? It''s not easy exiting the fast track to practice a slowed-down yet down-to-earth holiness. Stevens understands this, and offers practical insights to developing a "subversive spirituality"—a meaningful faith that seeps into your work, family, sexuality, friendships, outreach, aloneness, and leisure—and fills you with joy. But most importantly, it motivates you to lovingly abide with God seven days a week

A journey through a world punished by a dark, imprisoned magic. A world where children are given poisons. A world without choices where men''s Talents are decided by the state for the good of the many. A world where reality is breaking down. When refugee Guyen washes up in the land of his enemy, he knows he will fight, but soon finds himself falling down a well of forgotten worlds of wonder and improbability. Can he survive a system designed to beat down his kind? Can he swallow his pride and tame his anger to unleash his potential and see his enemy for what they truly might be-his friends. A gritty, heart wrenching tale of high magic and adventure, loves lost and friendships gained, and above all hope. Epic Fantasy for fans of Patrick Rothfuss, Brandon Sanderson, Mark Lawrence, V.E. Schwab, Ed McDonald, Brian McClellan. Please note: This book contains mature themes.

This volume celebrates the life and writing of R. Paul Stevens, whose lifetime of teaching has focused on equipping the whole people of God for leadership.Playing Heaven contains the majority of the shorter pieces published by Dr. Stevens in two of Regent College''s journals, Crux and Vocatio. This stimulating collection invites the reader to rediscover the many ways in which we are called to participate in God''s purposes in the world.

The series from which this book is taken is designed for the new direction in health care education resulting from the implementation of Project 2000. It brings together relevant material from the various subject areas and provides practical textbooks for health care students. Each title in the series includes a variety of study activities to encourage the user and facilitate learning, and there are regular summaries and bibliographies for further study and self-testing exercises. The arrangement of each chapter is as follows - introduction, presentation of subject material, case studies, assignments, self-testing exercises, summary and bibliography.

Clashes over the terms of mineral contracts have become a political lightning rod in many resource-rich countries. A series of bitter disputes in recent years, some ending in lengthy litigation, project cancellation or even expropriation, has unsettled investors and global markets. These disputes call attention to the fragile and complex relationship between companies and their host governments that characterizes the extractives sector. The economic significance of the sector to producer countries is well known, as is its role in influencing the fate of political leaders. Consequently, it is often subject to intense global scrutiny, whether over revenue transparency or its environmental legacy. Its impact on the national economy or local communities also remains an area of contested rights, responsibilities and benefits. A decade of high prices and fast-growing global demand has triggered a new generation of mineral mega-investments. Many of these ventures are located in countries with long-established extractive industries, such as Australia, Chile and Canada. But ''emerging producers'', such as Mozambique and Mongolia, are also attracting interest from extractive companies, whether private corporations or state-owned enterprises (SOEs). Today, public anticipation of the benefits of extractives projects is again rising in many countries, with producer governments asserting greater control over their mineral endowments. But these expectations come at a time when the operational and political context for mineral investments is shifting across the world, raising questions about the long-term future of the extractives sector, especially in developing countries. Mineral and hydrocarbons production increasingly takes place in geologically, ecologically and politically challenging regions, as opportunities for more accessible reserves dwindle. Water scarcity and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events are raising new risks for investors and producers. Heightened concerns over resource security, environmental degradation and climate change will bring further scrutiny and tensions. Other uncertainties also cloud the market outlook. Talk of the end of the commodities super-cycle is prompting some companies to slash investment, undermining the prospects for resource-led development. The relationship between host country and company in the extractives sector will remain contentious. In many parts of the world conflicts are set to escalate. Future disputes have significant ramifications not only for the economic and political stability of the countries concerned but also for companies'' assets and reputations.

This booklet was developed to help parents in Australia guide their children in making career choices. It focuses on coaching (suggesting, guiding, encouraging questions, encouraging self-help actions, sharing decision-making responsibility, and demonstrating a helping attitude) and consulting (asking, sharing perceptions and information, giving most decision-making responsibility to children, helping children take personal responsibility, and enabling children to help themselves). The guide suggests that parents should take into account their children''s personalities and use a planned approach emphasizing self-help; determining skills and interests; developing a skills inventory; and matching skills, interests, and school results with occupations. It also states that parents should help children find out what jobs are really like by networking and encouraging work experiences. Resources that can help include career and worklife counselors, government sources such as vocational guidance bureaus, community resources, and the use of diagnostic tests. The guide defines career satisfaction, provides a career-planning checklist for children to complete and parents to review, and recommends five resources. (KC)