People of the Screen traces the history of Bible software development, showing the unique and powerful role evangelical entrepreneurs and coders have played in shaping its functionality and how their choices in turn shape the reading habits of millions of people around the world. Examining advancements in Bible software from the first desktop applications to pioneering Bible websites, and later to mobile apps and virtual experiences, this book argues that evangelical creators have a distinct orientation toward societal change and technology called "Hopeful Entrepreneurial Pragmatism" that uniquely positions them to lead the digital Bible market, imbuing their creations with evangelical ways of understanding the nature and purpose of Scripture.\nThis book offers a blend of historical research, interviews with developers, and field work among digital and print Bible readers, offering a nuanced look at the interconnected ecosystem of publishers, developers, pastors, institutions, and software companies. Digital Bibles aren't replacing print Bibles, author John Dyer shows. Rather, the future of Bible engagement involves readers using a mix of print, audio, and screens to suit their needs. He shows that sometimes the God of the page seems to say different things than the God of the screen, suggesting that we are still in the early stages of a multimedia approach to scripture.

People of the Screen: How Evangelicals Created the Digital Bible and How It Shapes Their Reading of Scripture

History

Dyer, John

World

Oxford University Press

The crucial need to substitute true leadership for bad management practices such as Management By Objectives (MBO) and the use of fear is now well known and was often championed by Dr. W. Edwards Deming. While significant progress has been made, many organizations (especially outside of manufacturing) are either just getting started with their improvement efforts or they are faking their way forward (going through the motions), trying to imitate what they have read in books or have seen at conferences. The executives of these organizations might give permission for the tools of Lean and Six Sigma to be taught but many of them still refuse to look in a mirror and change their own leadership style. They have built a "façade of excellence" that crumbles quickly whenever a bit of chaos is introduced. Not being able to sustain improvements over the long term is one of the top complaints from improvement professionals. What ingredient is missing that prohibits changes to occur throughout the leadership ranks that might create a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and improvement? To start, what exactly do we mean by leadership? The common mistake is to try and put all effective leaders into the same box. Leadership actually has many dimensions and several definitions. This book explores four different styles of leadership that includes "The Crisis Leader," "The Idea Gathering Leader," "The Team Forming Leader," and "The Empowerment Leader." Each of the four styles is appropriate when given a certain set of circumstances (an organization in trouble needs a "Crisis Leader" for example). The goal is to shift the organization, including the leaders and all of the employees at every level, toward collaboration and empowerment. Why go through the pains to rebuild an organization’s culture and leaders? In the annual "IndustryWeek Magazine - Best Plants" competition, the companies that have made the transition to high performance, fully empowered teams ("The Empowerment Leader"), in general, demonstrate far better results than all other applicants (and they tend to win "Best Place to Work" awards as well). So, what is keeping organizational leaders, especially those in the middle of the organization chart, from adopting the "The Empowerment" leadership style? This book defines and helps the reader understand what this new normal of leadership consists of and: <ul>
<li>Explains the four different styles of leaders and how these are different than a typical "old style" manager.</li> <li>Indicates which style is appropriate given a certain set of circumstances and how a leader knows when it is time to migrate from one style to another.</li> <li>Illustrates what it means for an organization to shift from a "dictator" culture to one of collaboration and what steps can be taken to help this transformation.</li> <li>Explores the current definition of a "promotable manager" and how this differs from a new normal definition of an outstanding, effective "Empowerment" leader.</li> <li>Defines Mission, Vision, Strategy, and Values and how these four cultural principles fit into the leadership progression model.</li> <li>Shows how the culture within the organization will be different after the adoption of empowered teams and introduces the concept of "Enthusiastic Productivity."</li>
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The Façade of Excellence

Business & Money

Business Culture

Productivity Press

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The Poetical Works of Mark Akenside and John Dyer

Literature & Fiction

Akenside, Mark

History & Criticism

Kessinger Publishing

"Game-changing. . . . Needed now more than ever before!" 
—James Kelly, founder of FaithTech\nTechnology is not simply an invention of the computer age. It is, in fact, a foundational part of being human--and extends back to the very beginning of creation. But the way we interact with it has fundamentally changed. In this fully revised and updated edition of the popular From the Garden to the City, John Dyer examines technological reality through the lens of Scripture, gleaning insight from the best thinkers on technology, theology, and culture. He reveals how technology left unexamined can enslave us--yet understanding it with spiritual vision, the way God intends, is totally transformative.\n"This book will push you forward in your understanding of both technology and theology--and more importantly, into a deeper understanding of who you are as you seek to walk humbly with your God." — Pete Phillips, director of the Centre for Digital Theology at Spurgeon's College\n"There are not many books on the theology of technology, and this is the best one. It shows how the Bible has a lot more to say about technology than you would think, and this study offers great advice on how to manage this spiritual force." — Kevin Kelly, Senior Maverick, Wired\n"Frequently funny, surprisingly moving, and consistently smart." — Andy Crouch, author of Tech-The Wise Family, Culture Making, and The Life We're Looking For\n"An essential read to equip Christians with a nuanced Scriptural and theological foundation for ethical living in a digital culture. With grace, curiosity, and precision, Dyer provides an accessible model for critical and faithful engagement with technologies that are radically changing us and the world." — Kate Ott, author of Christian Ethics for a Digital Society\n"Creative, unpredictable, and surprisingly moving. . . . With Dyer's help, you will never see either a shovel or a smartphone the same way again." — Outreach\n"Lively and accessible to techies and non-techies alike." — World

From the Garden to the City: The Place of Technology in the Story of God

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Kregel Publications

Poems By John Dyer (1761)

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Literary

The Poetical Works Of John Dyer: With The Life Of The Author (1779)

Teen & Young Adult

Poetry

Kessinger Publishing, LLC

The poetical works of John Dyer. With the life of the author.

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

Gale ECCO, Print Editions

A collection from Dyers letters, concerning the elections of the present Parliament: with an appendix, relating to some other publick matters.

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