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Based on testimonies recorded in many languages in January 2008 and October 2009, some of them several hours long, Couture chronicles the peacebuilding activities of the community led by Bishop Nta
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Originating at the 2011 conference of the International Academy of Practical Theology in Amsterdam, this volume explores the practical theological significance of desire. Although desire is central to
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PRACTICAL MICROSOFT OFFICE 2013 provides clear instruction on the basics of the Microsoft Office 2013 suite. Concise lessons within each chapter, usually one page in length, are presented in an appeal
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