Joseph Collins

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Modern Day AssassinsThe Black Hand: A shadowy organization that recruits, trains and supports assassins specializing in unique murder techniques. A Talent for ExplosionsJim Fox is at the top of his game as an elite Navy EOD technician. But when an accidental explosion kills his best friend, it also ruins his career. Now he uses his skills and experience to take revenge on the incompetent and careless individuals responsible. A New CareerThe Black Hand has been watching as Jim travels down his murderous path. When his life is thrown into shambles by events outside of his control, they offer him a job-with some dangerous caveats. The FutureBefore The Black Hand formally offers him a position within their organization, Jim must face a challenge that might very well cost him his life. With luck, skill and determination, he may survive his time as... The Black Hand: Bomber

Want to help? First you must be willing to learn. This year, over ten million people will go abroad, eager to find the perfect blend of adventure and altruism. Volunteer travel can help you find your place in the world--and find out what you're made of. So why do so many international volunteer programs fail to make an impact? Why do some do more harm than good? Learning Service offers a powerful new approach that invites volunteers to learn from host communities before trying to 'help' them. It's also a thoughtful critique of the sinister side of volunteer travel; a guide for turning good intentions into effective results; and essential advice on how to make the most of your experience. This book is for volunteers and educators alike. If you're wondering if volunteer travel is right for you; if you're getting on the plane tomorrow; or if you're trying to adjust to life as a returned volunteer--this is the book you need in your bag.

From best-selling authors Frances Moore Lappe and Joseph Collins comes the 21st century's definitive book on world hunger. Driven by the question, "Why hunger despite an abundance of food?" Lappe and Collins refute the myths that prevent us from addressing the root causes of hunger across the globe. World Hunger: Ten Myths draws on extensive new research to offer fresh, often startling, insights about tough questions--from climate change and population growth to genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the role of U. S. foreign aid, and more. Brimming with little-known but life-changing examples of solutions to hunger worldwide, this myth-busting book argues that sustainable agriculture can feed the world, that we can end nutritional deprivation affecting one-quarter of the world's people, and that most in the Global North have more in common with hungry people than they thought. For novices and scholars alike, World Hunger: Ten Myths will inspire a whole new generation of hunger-fighters.

HIV Ministry Transitions: Steps to Develop an HIV-Compassionate Church (Participant Guide)(Black & White) The Participant Guide offered by Ezra House is designed to provide your ministry staff and congregation the materials they need to participate in scripturally-inspired and factually-informed training that is fun, engaging, and most of all - transformative The HIV Ministry Transitions training curriculum is designed in 12 modules for six (6) hours of thought-provoking and discussion-packed training. The first eight modules teach HIV impact, compassion, and scriptural understanding. The next four (4) modules empower congregational leaders to consider and walk in active HIV ministry. They are aimed at training a congregation and leadership team in the art and science of developing the right community relationships, understanding how HIV services are delivered, and helping them position the ministry programs and activities that God lays on their hearts.

The revised edition of this text includes substantial new material on hunger in the aftermath of the Cold War; global food productioin versus population growth; changing demographics and falling birth rates around the world; and the shifting focus of foreign assistance in the new world order.