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Trade in a few of your bedtime stories for memory-making moments with this collection of fun conversation starters for kids ages three to eight. It’s filled with open-ended questions that will stimulate your children’s imagination and help them express their thoughts.

These conversation starters for kids cover a wide range of topics and avoid one-word answers and right-or-wrong responses. The goal is simply to share some happy times together as you consider some questions for kids, such as…

If you could write a book, what would it be about? Tell me the story!If you could be king of the world, what rules would you have everyone obey?Pretend you’re in the circus. What’s your job?

Whether you’re a parent, a grandparent, or a childcare provider, you’ll love this valuable tool for helping kids end their day on a happy, loving note.

A romance that lasts starts with good communication. But one nationwide survey indicated that most married couples spend only three or four minutes a day in meaningful conversation.

Do you sometimes wonder what to talk about? Do you ever feel as if you know all there is to know about each other? Would you like to go deeper but need some help knowing where to start? Whether you''re just getting to know each other or have been married for decades, this pocket-size trove of short, open-ended questions is sure to spark fun and meaningful conversations that will help you connect on many levels.

"One of the first things that attracted me to you was...""If you had a bucket list, what would be three of the top things on it?""Describe a teacher or coach who made a positive impact on your life."

This study, first published in 1940, examines in detail the suppression of piracy in China. From a starting point of the considering the influence of the Admiralty on the development of British foreign policy in the nineteenth century, it studies the actions of the China Station and in particular its undertakings to suppress piracy in the Far East.

This study, first published in 1940, examines in detail the suppression of piracy in China. From a starting point of the considering the influence of the Admiralty on the development of British foreign policy in the nineteenth century, it studies the actions of the China Station and in particular its undertakings to suppress piracy in the Far East.

2025 Award Winner of the Christian Editors AssociationGet refreshed and equipped with seven powerful names of God in this highly engaging and interactive devotional study (with FREE guided video content from the author)! Packed with fresh insights, word studies, cultural context, thought-provoking reflections, and practical action steps, these studies will give you a solid understanding of God’s character so you can find peace and hope amidst life’s toughest moments.Our world is a scary place. Focusing on the chaos can paralyze us with fear, but instead, we can anchor ourselves in the truth of who God is, and live unafraid. The Living Unafraid devotional study will help you build an unshakeable foundation of trust in God by empowering you with God’s character as revealed through his names in Scripture. Each of the seven chapters in this devotional study book explores:A powerful name of God (including pronunciation, scripture reference, translation, prayer, and a word study)FREE accompanying video insights, accessible online (optional)Key background information, in-depth overviews, and cultural contextFresh insights, practical action steps, and eye-opening reflections questionsAnd so much more!How to Use the Names of God: Living Unafraid Book & Video StudyWhether you’re looking to refresh and energize your faith or seeking support and hope in a season of suffering, Living Unafraid has something for everyone within its rich studies.Read this book, with a small group or a book club, or by inviting a friend to study with you one-on-one.Read one session per sitting and then complete the study questions.Dive into the FREE (optional) author insights video included in each chapter.Meet with your group, share an ‘aha moment’ you experienced while reading the session, and then learn from one another’s insights as you share answers to the questions.Each session also ends with a prayer you can speak aloud so that its life-giving words nourish your soul. Then expect God to answer.Unpacking Seven of God’s Names in Living UnafraidGod’s names describe who he is, revealing his holy nature, steadfast promises, unwavering protection, and fierce love. Living Unafraid equips you with the meanings behind seven of God’s names to help you overcome fears and life’s challenges:Yahweh—“I am who I am.” God is self-existent and yet desires relationship.Yahweh Tzidkenu—The Lord Is Our Righteousness. Jesus has redeemed us.Yahweh Rohi—The Lord Is My Shepherd. Our ever-present God cares deeply for us.Yahweh Tzevaot—The Lord of Hosts. God is the supreme commander.Yahweh Yireh—The Lord Will Provide. God knows our needs in advance.Yahweh Shammah—The Lord Is There. God’s presence makes all the difference.El Elyon—Most High God. God is the supreme, sovereign, ultimate authority.Key Features of the Names of God Devotional: Living UnafraidEasy-to-understand: You don’t need to be an expert in biblical Hebrew to use this devotional study! Accessible and simple to follow, these devotions get to the heart of God’s character and message with beautifully crafted outlines, straightforward word studies, and much more.Engaging: Most books about the names of God seek to be informative, but this series goes a step further. Readers not only dive into the meaning behind God’s names but also draw closer to him through Grace’s heartfelt and honest devotional style that’s packed with practical applications and opportunities for reflection. Each chapter includes a call to respond in faith and obedience, supplemented with a guided prayer and reflection questions based in Scripture.Relatable: The devotional study is rich in examples that illustrate the power of God’s names, both from the Bible and real life.Flexible: Whether you choose to read this book on your own or in a group, the prayers and reflections are personal enough to dive deep and inclusive enough to be impactful in a group. You can use the optional video content to supplement your study in either format!

The importance of demonstrating the value achieved from IT investments is long established in the Computer Science (CS) and Information Systems (IS) literature. However, emerging technologies such as the ever-changing complex area of cloud computing present new challenges and opportunities for demonstrating how IT investments lead to business value. Recent reviews of extant literature highlights the need for multi-disciplinary research. This research should explore and further develops the conceptualization of value in cloud computing research. In addition, there is a need for research which investigates how IT value manifests itself across the chain of service provision and in inter-organizational scenarios.This open access book will review the state of the art from an IS, Computer Science and Accounting perspective, will introduce and discuss the main techniques for measuring business value for cloud computing in a variety of scenarios, and illustrate these with mini-case studies.

This open access book brings together perspectives from multiple disciplines including psychology, law, IS, and computer science on data privacy and trust in the cloud. Cloud technology has fueled rapid, dramatic technological change, enabling a level of connectivity that has never been seen before in human history. However, this brave new world comes with problems. Several high-profile cases over the last few years have demonstrated cloud computing's uneasy relationship with data security and trust.                This volume explores the numerous technological, process and regulatory solutions presented in academic literature as mechanisms for building trust in the cloud, including GDPR in Europe. The massive acceleration of digital adoption resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic is introducing new and significant security and privacy threats and concerns. Against this backdrop, this book provides a timely reference and organising framework for considering how we will assure privacy and build trust in such a hyper-connected digitally dependent world.                This book presents a framework for assurance and accountability in the cloud and reviews the literature on trust, data privacy and protection, and ethics in cloud computing.

This open access book explores the digital transformation of small and rural towns, in particular, how to measure the evolution and development of digital towns. In addition to access to resources, competition from urban and global markets, and population trends, rural communities present lesser access and use of digital technologies and have lower digital competencies and skills than their urban counterparts. Consequently, they experience less beneficial outcomes from increased digitalisation than urban areas.  This book defines what a digital town is and explores digitalisation from the perspective of the four basic economic sectors in towns - individuals and households, businesses, the public sector, and civil society - and three types of enabling infrastructure - digital connectivity, education, and governance. Particular attention is paid to how digitalisation efforts are measured by intergovernmental and international organisations for each sector and enabling infrastructure. The book concludes with a Digital Town Readiness Framework that offers local communities, policymakers, and scholars an initial set of indicators upon which to develop digital town initiatives, and measure progress. For those ready to embrace the opportunity, this book is a pathfinder on the road to a more equitable and impactful digital society and digital economy.

This open access book explores the digital transformation of small and rural towns, in particular, how to measure the evolution and development of digital towns. In addition to access to resources, competition from urban and global markets, and population trends, rural communities present lesser access and use of digital technologies and have lower digital competencies and skills than their urban counterparts. Consequently, they experience less beneficial outcomes from increased digitalisation than urban areas.  This book defines what a digital town is and explores digitalisation from the perspective of the four basic economic sectors in towns - individuals and households, businesses, the public sector, and civil society - and three types of enabling infrastructure - digital connectivity, education, and governance. Particular attention is paid to how digitalisation efforts are measured by intergovernmental and international organisations for each sector and enabling infrastructure. The book concludes with a Digital Town Readiness Framework that offers local communities, policymakers, and scholars an initial set of indicators upon which to develop digital town initiatives, and measure progress. For those ready to embrace the opportunity, this book is a pathfinder on the road to a more equitable and impactful digital society and digital economy.