Stephen C. Smith Livres

The book offers a focused exploration of the temple's significance in both the Old and New Testaments, highlighting its central role in understanding Scripture and God's plan of salvation. Author Steven Smith presents a scholarly yet accessible approach, making it valuable for a wide audience, including Catholics, Protestants, and Orthodox readers. By retrieving Catholic biblical theology, Smith aims to revitalize the narrative of Scripture, emphasizing themes of sacrifice and priesthood, which are crucial for contemporary evangelization efforts.

'Economic Development' provides an introduction to the requisite theory, the driving policy issues, and the latest research. It presents economic theory in the context of critical policy debates and country-specific case studies so students see how theory relates to the problems and prospects of developing countries.

In "Ending Global Poverty," Stephen Smith examines the harsh realities of global poverty and highlights effective grassroots programs that help individuals escape it. He provides insights into the roles of organizations, companies, and informed decision-making in combating poverty, while presenting eight keys to overcoming the traps that keep people in poverty.

The study investigates the necessity of attack helicopters in peace operations, focusing on two specific missions: Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti and Operation Joint Endeavor in Bosnia. Through case studies that include interviews and lessons learned, it analyzes various aspects such as doctrine, mission analysis, and training. The findings reveal that attack helicopters played a crucial role in both operations, providing tactical advantages in challenging terrains and serving as a psychological deterrent against violence escalation.

Focusing on the effectiveness and efficiency of DOD's surplus procurement policies, this report analyzes the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR). As a key player in managing a significant portion of DOD's consumable items and federally stocked goods, DLA supports numerous weapons systems with a vast inventory. DSCR, responsible for air, aviation, and space assets, oversees a substantial purchase requisition workload and procures billions annually, highlighting its critical role within the DLA framework.