In Daaa ... SnowBiz!, the third and final installment of B-movie maestro Boone Weller's madcap cinematic epic Margarito and the Snowman, the Snowman rises from humble street vendor to Emperor of Ice Cream thanks to an ancient Mayan magic potion. A Texas-size tale of rampant entrepreneurship gone awry, featuring a packed cast of characters including women warriors and femme fatales, an elegant but ruthless drug cartel boss and a William Burroughs-like mad scientist, a wildly popular Black female TV personality, an invisible pixie-like creature and a curmudgeonly feline spirit animal, a former drug dealer and war vet turned street preacher, and his son, a brilliant young Harvard law grad who morphs overnight into a manipulative, gaslighting Iago.
Due to a quirky family history, two cousins are raised hand-in-hand like sisters--twin sisters, in fact--but who can ever really know a heart? And sometimes, we have to discover and accept some very hard truths, especially when the Lord is shining a bright light on trauma and betrayal that we either did not know--or did not want to see. But on the other side of this great divide is newfound freedom if we're willing to traverse the treacherous terrain of truth to reach the higher ground of this new and uncharted territory. The Twin Cousins lead us on just such a merry chase as they grapple with their past, their present, and their oh-so, unsuspecting future that is entwined in mystery, intrigue, and suspense to the very end.
This is a 12,000 word short story set in the world of The Song of the Burning Heart. Jezebel is the star of the The Flame, the controversial play at the Three Dragons Inn. The play depicts the death of King Reuel I and his family by dragon flame thirty years prior. When the reigning Queen of Ragar Or--the deceased king's sister--decides to attend the play, Jezebel and the other actors worry that their lives may be in danger. But the mysterious proprietress of the Inn, Shayla Long Eyes, contends that all will be fine. Taking Jezebel aside, Shayla hatches a plan to make the Queen's show an unforgettable one. Jezebel goes along with it, but as the show draws near, Jezebel begins to suspect that there is larger plot at play, one directed by the proprietress she has long failed to properly understand.
A feel-good story about marriage, making up, and miraclesMARRIAGENot even a bridal-veil-stealing dog can ruin Haley and Ben's wedding day. And when Haley's beloved Aunt Nan gives them a gift that's not to be opened "until your first big disagreement," Haley is sure the box will sit gathering dust for a lifetime. After all, she and Ben are the perfect couple. Aren't they?MAKING UPBut life comes with stresses. Architect Ben's career dreams are rooted in losses from his past, while bakery owner Haley has her own firmly-set - and conflicting - plans for how to get to a happy future. Each time they decide to open the gift, though, something stops them, pushing them to solve the issue themselves, and before long, the mysterious box takes on almost mythic proportions. They can't imagine what's inside that could fix every marital woe, but they want to save it as long as possible.MIRACLESWhat happens when a problem comes along that can't be solved and no gift could ever fix? This one might just take believing in miracles.
A few words cannot contain the breadth and depth of these deeply moving poems. They capture the long shadow that the Holocaust has cast over so many lives. This slim volume reminds us that we must never forget. -Bradley R. Strahan, author, professor, director of Visions International Arts and publisher of Visions InternationalHow much heartbreak can one volume of poetry hold? These beautifully written, compelling poems chronicle the losses inflicted on families, first by the horrors of the Holocaust and then by totalitarian oppression. Ana Doina shows how survivors carry their ancestors' pain from one country to another, and how their memories are lost to later generations. These poems are written with hope that we never forget, to counter those who pretend these events never happened, these people never lived and loved. You'll want to read this book all the way through.-Pat Valdata, author of Where No Man Can Touch and Eve's DaughtersThe Holocaust is so embedded in our culture and so tragic that it's hard to imagine a new book of poetry on this subject that is fresh and delightful to read, while fully measuring up to the profundity of its theme. But then, that's a hallmark of true poetry: the reader and even the author can't imagine what it will say until it arises and is revealed. Doina's writing is true poetry that demands "looking at yourself in the mirror, / dark pupil to dark pupil" and offers a refuge where "you feel safe to confess your grief to the wilderness."-Yana Kane, poet and translator
Recordando el pasado, me di cuenta de que haber sido una persona con determinación, esforzada y persistente me ayudó a cambiar mi vida.Existen muchos libros de motivación y quizás lo que leerás aquí ya lo sabes, pero soy de las que piensan que nos pueden decir lo mismo muchas veces sin que lo entendamos, y de repente, un día cualquiera, nos lo repiten una vez más y es hasta ese día que hacemos consciencia de lo que nos está pasando: es ahí cuando decidimos hacer algo por nosotros mismos.>Reseña LiterariaRecordar el pasado no siempre tiene que ser doloroso, se puede encontrar fuerza en el recuerdo, en la persona que eres a causa de este. Mary Morales es una mujer que asume su pasado y quiere encontrar sentido en su recorrido.Con reflexiones llenas de humor y autoconsciencia, Al fin me encontré, descubriendo mi fuerza interior relata una vida llena de experiencias, de dolores, confusiones, alegrías. Este es un libro honesto, su autora está consciente del cliché de los libros de autoayuda, pero sabia, entiende también que a todos nos puede cambiar la vida una sola frase cuando la leemos en el momento correcto, en el libro correcto. - Amado Contreras, Crítico Literario
Inmarcesible es una obra que proporciona una entrada a la vida de todo lector al sumergirte en la reflexión y autoanálisis de aquello que es inminente en la vida de todo ser humano: las relaciones sentimentales. Marchitarse después de una separación no es una opción para el autor y, por ello, nos revela, desde un enfoque empírico, las etapas de vinculación afectiva y las posibles maneras de resurgir de los vacíos y caídas. Reseña LiterariaCon una honestidad llena de afirmaciones duras, el autor Alejandro J. Murguía retrata una manera de concebir el amor y el desamor, basándose en fundamentos empíricos. Inmarcesible habla tanto del dolor de una despedida como de la euforia de un encuentro, es un mapa de la psique del autor, de sus propios anhelos, deseos, teorías y conceptos.Murguía pinta, con un ritmo particular, el mundo del romance como él entiende que comúnmente se vive. Este es un libro de opiniones fuertes que pretende servir de acompañamiento para un lector que está pasando por el tumultuoso trecho del corazón roto. - Amado Contreras, Crítico Literario
Spared is the gripping story of a young girl's harrowing escape from one of the worst genocides in human history. It recounts the author's direct experiences during the Rwandan tragedy that resulted in the deaths of over one million people. Deeply rooted in her unflagging faith in God, Clementine Msengi's memoir offers readers a rare glimpse into the life and culture of pre-genocide Rwanda. The book details how she eluded marauding killers with the help of unlikely allies, and it recounts her unsettling experiences as a frightened refugee. In the end, Spared highlights Msengi's ultimate victory through becoming an American citizen, an award-winning community leader, and a respected academic. The book is a remarkable, one-of-a-kind adventure told in the author's own voice. "From the moment she first stepped foot on US soil, Dr. Msengi's resilience has represented the spirit of America. For those guiding newcomers along their journey in the land of opportunity, Spared delivers a gritty, resourceful road map to help them overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams. As a fellow alumnus of the University of Northern Iowa, I'm proud to see Dr. Msengi continue to blaze trails of hope for those seeking to follow in her footsteps."US Senator Chuck Grassley Clementine M. Msengi is on the faculty of the Center for Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership at Lamar Universityin Beaumont, Texas. In 2003, she received a fellowship from the Echoing Green Foundation and founded a nonprofit organization designed to help refugees and immigrants adjust to American culture and contribute to the well-being of the local community. Dr. Msengi has garnered a number of awards, including the Outstanding American by Choice Award from the Department of Homeland Security.
This alphabet children's book is for children aged 3-8. It is suitable as a learning tool, read-aloud for preschoolers, and self-read for beginners. The book also contains action words representing each alphabet letter to keep your child learning and entertained.
The Psalms remain one of the most priceless treasures that God offers to man in his word. These poems not only express the deepest longing of the human heart, they are a source of instruction for the wise, as well as a stern warning for the fool: God will judge between the righteous and the wicked. And as God speaks to us through the mysteries of poetic language, he points forward to the one who will come: his Anointed King and the Righteous Judge-the only-begotten Son of God who will make a way for wicked men to be reconciled to him. The New Testament quotes from the book of Psalms more than any other Old Testament book. In this way, the Psalms form a bridge which demonstrates the perfection and continuity of God's word from beginning to end-and shows forth the harmony of God's Law with the offer of God's unmerited grace toward all who trust in Christ for salvation. The Music of the Gospel is a sampling of thirteen Psalms from #2 to #146-as well as a few inspired songs from the book of Luke that accompany the Advent of the King of Israel, Immanuel.
"Top 3 Fix, co-authored by Robert Schrupp, PT [of Bob & Brad YouTube fame], and Rick Olderman, MSPT features the top three exercises and habit changes needed to solve pain from head to toe. This is based on the author's combined clinical experience of over 55 years solving difficult pain cases. The authors cover: Neck pain/Headaches -- Neck hump [Dowager's hump] -- Shoulder pain -- Elbow pain -- Two-sided [central] back pain -- One-sided back pain -- Sciatica -- Spondylolisthesis -- Stenosis -- SI joint pain -- Piriformis pain -- Hip pain -- Knee pain -- Plantar fasciitis. If you have pain anywhere in your body, this book will likely help you fix it."--
Many construction projects fail today, not because of poor project planning, but because of poor project management and inefficient risk monitoring and control. Successful construction project managers efficiently manage the numerous environmental, financial, socio-economic and technical risks that impede the work flow of the construction project, its scope, and its time and cost planning. This book explores the factors that lead to efficient and inefficient risk management in the construction sector: It identifies the key risks associated with construction projects, the role and significance of risk management, the causes of project failure, and the strategies and approaches to risk management that minimize failure. Its information is based on a review of the risks and risk management practices in the UK construction sector and a 2022 survey of 100 UK project managers' views on factors that contribute to the failure of projects, such as scheduling-oriented challenges, resource scarcities and technological malfunctions, as well as methodologies and tools that contribute to the success of projects, such as the critical path method and Gantt chart technique, artificial intelligence and agile methodologies, including the scrum technology.
This book is based on my journey, the roller coaster I call life, my thought patterns my experiences. Of how I overcome, many turmoil's, and how it changed my perception. It led me to a destination that gave me tension. Where I felt I had no freedom or free or the will all I had was failure, added with faith, and the hope to overcome another fall. Feeding off the concept as I rise above it all! I lived with fear all my life I had too many frenemies, I was cheated with each stepping stone. I had so many challenges to overcome it was overwhelming. I could not face my dreams my demons took over I had too many night terrors. No freedom to condition or evaluate my passion to cover up and shut another gate.>Just exercise and shed a tear a day, because every day was a damn bad day, added with another abreaction. Competing with myself, delaying a destination to keep myself from losing another day. What a waste, looking back at it all now I wish I could state another fact, curse those who had it in for me to, somehow, where the assumption of attacking me backfired. Every time I gave up, I would have that thought in the back of my mind, not to give in and just keep fighting back from within. I would set a goal pass or fail, either way, I was just passing through. learning my lesson, now I am certain I was kept hostage by those who knew and assumed they could cave in on me right through.>I had too many enemies who wanted to become frenemies in the midst, of all evil. Trying their hardest to harvest in my realm, convincing me otherwise. I gave in, in the hope I had the spirit to fight back. For there was more power in numbers, I was the only person fighting a group. What can I say the knowledge and wisdom took over, I lost my thought pattern. As they say, time is of essence, I was gambling it every day. I needed to learn my lesson to keep up with the programmed and survive a whole lot of lies. I gave in, I knew if I did not, they would win and keep pestering me. Where I was stuck hovering a dark cloud over my head. Trying to prevent the corrupt from re-entering again. Hopefully, I can inspire others who read my book to overcome their challenges to for humanity, has lost its ethnicity and perception of reality.>No one really cares unless they have something to show for it. Faith and hope have lost their true value instead of looking from within to get the answers you need. For people go out of their way to feed off others to succeed! They look for victims by reading and entertaining themselves with their thoughts. Bribing deceiving then leading them on a wild goose chase all by getting their hopes up and then throwing them off the raider. I'm so tired of always building a shield around my spirit just so I can breathe.Having said that I am done pretending; I have had my fair share of referendums!>Prepare me for the next destination, because I'm a fossil in a divas body here, lock it in !!>Mind reading is a guessing game and those who create a second time around rarely have a chance to repeat it but if you do go back and delete it. Call it the melody of my life!
Are you looking for an immersive Irish romance that will keep you guessing to the end?Escape to the enchanting land of Ireland, where love at first site is anything but a myth.A chance encounter on a stormy Galway night leads to a timeless romance between Bridget and Conor that transcends the ages. As they explore the rugged beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way, an ancient stone circle becomes a symbol of their unbreakable bond. But their love is not without its trials. From the captivating battlefields of 1014 to the mystical standing stones, follow the journey of two souls, bounded by fate, time and destiny. Lose yourself in an immersive tale of romance, passion and eternal love.
The Divine Couple, the God Adonai and Goddess Ashura that reign over all from the heavens beyond the mortal world, granted their people the power of their Light. Each of the four frequencies, the "Pillars" that come together to create the "True Light" held by the Divine Couple, choose a child of either day or night when they are born to impart their hue upon. The Verdant Tauriel, the Blue Aeliun, the Golden Aurelia, and the Crimson Aeldredus; each comprising a facet of reality, allowing the chosen people to thrive in the reality around them, diversely contributing to their society. With the sudden and mysterious split of the Divine Couple, the church has been divided into the House of Adonai and the Church of Ashura; two now warring factions of the former peaceful religion now blaming the other for the sudden turbulence of their once perfect world. Karine Faust, born "unchosen" by any of the Pillars, navigates her life as a child of the Church of Ashura's eternal night, discovering the truth of her power and the atrocities committed by the formidable House of Adonai. Follow the story of clashing morals, magical war, and religious dichotomy within the world of "Sparrow," Book One of the Paragon Trilogy.
Playing Bigger Than You Are: A Life In Organizing is the fascinating and compelling story of a man's determination to empower everyday Americans in their communities and workplaces. We meet people from all walks of life--working people, fellow organizers, politicians, clergy, protesters, union folks, the disenfranchised. We even fear for his safety as he participates as a UN observer during the first democratic election in war-torn Sierra Leone.Stewart Acuff developed his skills as a grassroots organizer in Texas, Tennessee, and New Hampshire. From there he went on to union organizing and founded Georgia SEIU Local Union 1985, later becoming president of the Atlanta chapter of the AFL-CIO. As president, he organized and led the historic campaign to unionize the 1996 Summer Olympics, labor's biggest victory ever in the South. During his tenure as organizing director of the national AFL-CIO in Washington, D.C., from 2001 to 2008, the labor movement grew more than it had in a generation. He also developed the policy and legislation that became known as the Employee Free Choice Act and led the campaign for its passage.In this book we get a rare and readable glimpse into the life of an organizer. Acuff's story is one of stress, frustration, and disappointment being overcome by enduring hope and a belief in a righteous cause. No wonder Playing Bigger Than You Are: A Life In Organizing has been called "amazing and inspiring."
Discover Peace of Mind with Our BoHo Modern Art Coloring Book for Adults Unique Features: Relaxing Designs: Immerse yourself in a world of mindfulness and relaxation with our carefully selected abstract, floral, and landscape patterns. Perfect for anyone seeking a moment of peace in everyday life.For All Skill Levels: From beginners to advanced, this coloring book offers something unique for everyone.Bring Color to Your Life: This coloring book not only helps you relax but also inspires you to create your own works of art. Each page offers the opportunity to express creativity and create something truly unique.The Perfect Gift: Looking for the perfect gift for a friend, family member, or for yourself? Our coloring book is an excellent choice for anyone who appreciates art and peace of mind.
The book of The Revelation Of Jesus Christ is the only book in the Bible that mentions that there is a special blessing to those who read it. In the very first chapter, verse 3, we read, "Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand." The reason for this is because Revelation reveals the past, present and future events, especially the future events. Most Bible scholars agree that the Revelation is a necessary book to read if you want to know about future events. The events happening today in the news are beginning to line up with what the Bible says about future events. Much of the events I describe in my book are considered prophecies. Prophecy is history pre-written. I urge you to learn more by reading Revealing The Revelation Of Jesus Christ.
Close/ Non-close Family members in Islam, and related rulings. Topics chosen varies from importance and spotlight in case of Family, Women, and Divorce, Well-being, and Health/Healing, Iman, Patience, No taking/giving Interest.
A série Megan Psíquica é composta por vinte e três contos sobre a percepção crescente de uma jovem garota de que ela é capaz de fazer coisas que ninguém de sua família consegue. No primeiro volume, Megan tem doze anos de idade. Ela tem dois problemas aparentemente intransponíveis. Sua mãe tem medo das habilidades latentes da filha e não só não a ajuda como a desencoraja ativamente; e ela não consegue encontrar um professor que a ajude a desenvolver seus poderes sobrenaturais e psíquicos. Ela não quer apenas saber o que é possível fazer e como fazê-lo, mas também em que finalidade deve aplicar suas habilidades especiais. Megan é uma boa garota, portanto, parece óbvio que ela tenderia a usar seus poderes para o bem, mas nem sempre é fácil fazer a coisa certa, mesmo quando se sabe o que é isso. Essas histórias sobre Megan agradarão a qualquer pessoa que tenha interesse em poderes psíquicos, sobrenaturais e paranormais e que tenha entre dez e cem anos de idade. Em Megan e a Velha Senhora, Megan está se protegendo de uma tempestade quando vê uma velha senhora subindo a rua com duas grandes sacolas de compras. A nossa adolescente psíquica corre para ajudá-la a se abrigar e elas começam a conversar, o que se transforma em uma amizade duradoura, com efeitos de longo alcance na vida de Megan. Megan passa a ver o mundo de uma perspectiva completamente diferente por meio dos olhos do primeiro estrangeiro que ela conhece.
Chiusi nel proprio guscio, nella solitudine, nei luoghi comuni, attratti delle amicizie virtuali, bloccati dalla paura del prossimo, di essere delusi da un amico, dalla paura che il vicino chieda un favore, chiusi in un egoismo malato che impedisce di guardare e cogliere palpiti di vita, emozioni, colori e profumi della natura. Paura di sentire il pianto o le risate.Qualcuno vorrebbe decidere al posto nostro, persino chi amare, almeno, così ci vorrebbero. Chi è questo nascosto consigliere? Non si è presentato, non ha un volto, però è nascosto in ogni frammento della nostra vita sociale, affettiva, ci scruta, trova le soluzioni a ogni problema. Aleggia nell'aria questa inquietudine che pensare, sentire, ragionare sia inutile, ci pensa IA, l'intelligenza artificiale. Il nostro nuovo "amico" che come l'aria che respiriamo non si vede, ma si sente, riesce inesorabilmente a prendersi, parte dopo parte, il possesso del nostro essere.È impossibile ribellarci, impossibile rompere questa presenza?Guardo, mi immergo, sebbene discretamente, nei volti dei passanti, ascolto le parole degli amici e conoscenti, mi calo nelle situazioni, cerco di percepire ogni palpito che mi sfiora o mi viene incontro con prepotenza. Alle volte, mi travolgono i sentimenti altrui, oltre ai miei. Ne soffro spesso, condivido, offro la mia prossimità, dimentico di guardare l'orologio, l'indifferenza mi fa orrore. Luoghi e situazioni che una volta ci rassicuravano, persino la famiglia, hanno assunto uno strano ruolo di spettatore silente, quasi inerme.Rilego i miei racconti, appunti, intuizioni, realtà e sogni. Puntualmente riprovo le sensazioni della prima vota, quando diverse vicende umane hanno attraversato la mia vita portandomi un impagabile arricchimento, ispirando questi racconti e spero che condividendoli con i miei lettori, possano ispirare quella vicinanza, quell'entusiasmo, quella tristezza o quel sorriso che la prossimità affettiva offre.>
LA FILOSOFÃA PARA DESARROLLAR EL PENSAMIENTO Y CONOCER LAS DISTINTAS CULTURAS El presente texto corresponde al conocimiento de la filosofÃa como un saber general y sus aspectos particulares. Los interesados pueden utilizar este libro para conocer sobre la filosofÃa, desarrollar el pensamiento como ser humano y aplicar este saber en la vida cotidiana del hombre, tanto en lo individual como en lo social o colectivo. Además, sirve de guÃa para maestros en el desarrollo de programas de estudios a nivel académico de las escuelas, institutos y universidades. El lector del presente texto tendrá en sus manos temas de relevancia para su formación personal y académica, sobre los orÃgenes de la filosofÃa, diferentes conceptos de filosofÃa en las distintas culturas y épocas de la historia; resaltando algunos filósofos de importancia desde sus orÃgenes hasta nuestros dÃas. También encontrará sobre los aportes de la filosofÃa en las tecnologÃas, asà como en el pensamiento del hombre en la postmodernidad.
"Hal Foster dedica questo studio ai primi anni della pop art e a cinque artisti che più di altri hanno forzato i limiti della pittura riuscendo a combinare la rivoluzione pop di un'immagine immediata con temi culturali e identitari, da quì il sottotitolo "pittura e soggettività". In questo gioco tra arte bassa e alta, la pop art rimane in contatto con "la pittura della vita moderna" definita un secolo prima da Baudelaire come quell'arte che si sforza di distillare l'eterno dal quotidiano, dal transitorio. Si tratta tuttavia di una pittura "strategica" ("una sorta di meta-medium" la definisce Hal Foster), pronta ad accoppiarsi con la fotografia o le arti grafiche, ad accostare privacy e forme pubblicitarie, l'iconico e l'evanescente, con un atteggiamento ambiguo nei confronti della grande arte e della cultura di massa. Tutto ciò consente agli artisti pop di non essere né critici né rigorosamente complici ma, infine, proprio tale ambiguità, permette alle proprie opere di non limitarsi a riprodurre le proprie fonti ma di reinventarle, di poter comunque coltivare una consapevolezza critica delle contraddizioni culturali in atto. Per i lettori interessati a collocare la pop art nell'ambito del postmoderno e delle teorie postrutturaliste sulla soggettività, il libro di Foster è destinato a diventare un importante lavoro di riferimento, resoconto magistrale di uno dei periodi più importanti dell'arte del XX secolo, ma anche un libro che getta nuova luce sul presente dell'arte e sul nostro complesso rapporto con le immagini.Concentro le mie riflessioni su cinque artisti - Richard Hamilton, Roy Lichtenstein, Gerhard Richter, Ed Ruscha e Andy Warhol -perché rimandano, in maniera più evidente di altri, alle mutate condizioni della pittura e dello spettatore nel primo periodo della pop art, che faccio risalire alla metà degli anni Cinquanta. Ridotta alla sua essenza, la mia tesi è che in questo periodo cambia sia lo status dell'immagine che quello della soggettività e i lavori di questi artisti lo dimostrano nel modo più suggestivo".(Hal Foster)
En este volumen de la Colección Arquitectura yHumanidades, los autores nos acercan areflexionar no sólo en la génesis y cualidades de lacasa, sino también nos hablan de las numerosasatrocidades que cometen los propios espaciosdomésticos contemporáneos a sus ocupantesporque no se miró por el ser humano en suesencia, en su necesidad de cobijo, de resguardo, de intimidad, de privacía, sino que, en nuestracreciente e imparable cultura urbana, el principalinterés es el económico.
The Power of Prophetic Parenting is a comprehensive guide that catapults parents of all backgrounds and life experiences into a more robust, dynamic, and effective approach to parenting. One that helps their children fulfill their unique purpose and destiny. The book provides practical tools and strategies with biblical principles, prophetic insights, and the personal parenting experience of the author. It also allows parents to partner with God in raising their children. By partnering with God and tapping into prophetic insights, these parents can also guide their children toward fulfilling their divine calling despite the challenges and obstacles within the culture.
Paul Kidd\'9291s second collection of true-life stories detailing the most heinous crimes and their perpetrators. He combines new cases of those recommended ver to be releasedߡnd revisits a couple of subjects from his previous book for whom the recommendation holds firm.
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