This book is the story of Mike, a person born into a time of unquestioned white privilege in south, in Western North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains, and yet a time of innocence, hope and optimism for the future... a time of transition from the practices of centuries past, with chamber pots, outhouses, and bartering through telephone party lines, televisions with rabbit ears, and on into the realm of the cell phone and internet. It tells the story of the Whitt, Burnette, and Lowe families as they struggled to make a living, at times some of them subsisting on biscuits and molasses three meals a day. It follows Mike as he struggled through an admittedly underwhelming scholastic career marked by a period of experimentation and confusion. To break the deadlock, Mike joined the Cold War Navy in a hitch that spanned Jimmie Carter's Iran Hostage Crisis and Ronald Reagan's Beirut Peacekeeping Operation, a hitch that also exposed him to the technologies around which his professional career would later revolve, morphing into an improbable engineering career in which he became a Program and Profit Center Manager for the fifth largest electrical engineering firm in the U.S., an author of a best-selling engineering book and a multitude of technical manuals, engineering standards, and magazine articles. In short, this is the story of a life that spanned a remarkable time in human history, a time in which change became the new normal, in which the improbable (or impossible) became reality. In the end, Mike provides an inspiring perspective into how important it is to be optimistic, to never quit, and to take nothing for granted.
Held captive in a glass beaker by a scientist obsessed with studying extraterrestrial spirituality, Specimen Zero yearns to be free.Desperate to escape, but also against having to harm anyone in the process, the kind-hearted alien faces an agonising dilemma.Packed with action, suspense, and fascinating characters, this sci-fi novella offers a thought-provoking exploration into ethics, morality and spirituality.
The Resurrection is the most important event in human history. God made covenants with His people before, during and after the Resurrection. And yet, how many know what they were? In her book, The Resurrection , Minister Glendora Shan Thomas seeks to uncover these twelve covenants for all of mankind to know and understand the depth of the covenant keeping God that we serve. She does so eloquently and plainly. Gain a fresh new insight to God and His ways as you explore the covenants detailed in The Resurrection. Sadly, our dear sister in Christ, Minister Glendora Shan Thomas transitioned to her heavenly home in July of 2016. We, the family, are publishing this book in her honor.
The poems in Jeffrey L. Johnson's collection, Babylon, trace paths we travel and describe places we occupy. These poems explore aspects of our perceptions of place.
The narratives in this book span a broad range of human behavior, including ignorance, greed, revenge, death, murder, deceit, adultery, erotica, fantasy, innocence, serendipity, humor, love, and possibly a bit of the absurd.Will Wright lives, works, and plays in the Green Mountains of Vermont.
Eliot and Ada Reed (no relation), two criminals living double lives, find themselves in the middle of a mafia feud, trying to keep ahead of dangerous players. If they want to escape with their lives, they'll have to deliver the perfect hoax.
Oseas Heckert constrói seus poemas como se fossem pequenas joias, lançando mão de ferramentas análogas às usadas pelo relojoeiro para afrouxar, apertar, encaixar e engatar minúsculas peças que passam a operar em conjunto. Tem-se a impressão de que escreve com uma lupa ao olho. Ele honra o Deus da criação em seu trabalho, trazendo o olhar analítico do engenheiro para a tarefa de criar pequenas epifanias.Mark CarpenterPresidente da Mundo Cristão A Curadoria Sementes se dedica a selecionar obras breves e relevantes que inspirem a vida cristã e suscitem reflexões para a igreja brasileira.
In a world where pride and arrogance are celebrated, and everyone wants to be in the limelight, where are the humble? Those who are willing to follow and be taught? Those willing to listen and be corrected? Those who the Spirit of God is calling for? In this book you will discover some of the lessons that the Holy Spirit is teaching in these last days through Paige Williams, a prophetic teacher, proving that the Holy Spirit will speak to anyone who'll listen and obey His voice! He will discuss lessons such as: -The Principle of Remembrance-The Baptism of Suffering-Eternal Love Perspective-The GatheringThrough an eye opening series of revelatory teaching, you'll be spiritually ignited to be in tune to what God is saying in the here and now. You will receive good biblical foundations for your spiritual life. While being inspired to know and commune with the Person of The Holy Spirit in a much deeper way. Class is in session!
Girl-next-door Erica Wayward gets in over her head when an accidental murder plunges her headlong into the world of the psychopathic cannibals known as 'Skinsluts' in this grindhouse-inspired splattterpunk novella.
In a city strongly prejudiced against paranormals, Jess struggles to keep her true identity hidden. When her extraordinary powers become impossible to deny, she is left with no choice but to confront them at Elemental Academy.Will Jess find her place in a world that shuns and persecutes paranormals, or will others' hatred and her own doubts consume her?Reader discretion advised. This novella is intended for a mature audience.
Discover the Perfect Guide to Become the Best QAT Tester in No Time.This guide gives you 33 specific areas of testing that will improve your testing skills. Each section can be read in 2 minutes and contains specific actions you can take to improve your testing skills.What you need are clear explanations and guidance on how to communicate the results of your testing, how to build a test team or how to get the most out of your more reticent test team members - precisely what this book has.This book is about actionable advice. You can dip in and out of specific sections to get advice and tips for areas you may already be familiar with or on areas you aren't so clear about.Jump in and use this as a guide to help you navigate the choppy waters of QAT!It doesn't matter if you are starting your journey in Quality Assurance and Testing, or you are at the midpoint of your career, or even if you are operating at a senior level - there is always room for improvement.Here are some of the things that the 2 Minute Tester can offer you: 33 specific and actionable routines that will make you a better QAT professional.Ways to blend your soft and hard skills to become a better tester.How to recruit your "Avengers" testing team.How to write bug reports that get to the heart of the issue.How to successfully manage testing projectsThe easiest and most effective ways to communicate testing outcomes.
'It's knowing what to look for. WhereAnd the fleeting when...'In Linda Saunders' new collection, wildlife and human stories illumine mysteries of time and mortality, the gifts and losses of a long life lived in rapt attention.
David had everything he wanted: a marriage to a wonderful woman, friends who would do anything for him, a wonderful house in London and a great job managing a restaurant for a Michelin star chef. Then one day he receives a text that was not meant for him and his world crumbled, his wife had been having an affair for years with his friend. How did he not know?Left broken hearted and with the inheritance from his parents David decides to move to Greengrove where his one and only true friend left lives. Opening his own restaurant was risky but this time he was living his life the way he wanted to. It was hard work but with a good team behind him and a wonderful support network he realised that this was everything he ever wanted.A chance meeting at James's engagement party changes everything and it shows him that there is more to life than working and that, maybe this time, things could be different. He wants the woman of his dreams but is she ready for him?
Although the institution of marriage has been in existence since the creation of the human race, mankind has struggled to achieve the peace and security that this institution is supposed to offer. Many books have been written and numerous seminars and conferences have been held to answer the often asked question 'What is the recipe for a blissful marriage?', and although many suggestions have been offered, the rate of divorce continues to increase. The author relentlessly pursued and researched this line of study, taking him back to the first human creation, bringing him nearer to the origin of this institution and its originator. Throughout the ages, many billions of people have followed this tradition in which the lawful reproductions of the human race have been ensured. As time elapsed and man went astray from the divine guidance that came to him, the originator sends constant reminders of the rules, as once sent to the prophets that are supposed to guide us. However, again and again we have chosen to ignore these rules that are supposed to secure that peaceful, happy, tranquil, and durable relationship between husband and wife. Cultural Perception of Marriage among Muslims is filled with advice and a recipe for success for people of all races and colours, religion and locales, of how a blissful marriage can be achieved when drawn from the divine text. So whether you are married or hope to get married one day, this book will be of great benefit and a blessing. This book is to be studied and used as a point of reference in order to avoid the pitfalls of disunity and disagreement and separation between a husband and wife, avoiding a problematic marriage.
Do you love chocolate but hate the sugar guilt? This keto chocolate cookbook has recipes that won't have you breaking your carb or sugar vows, whilst still being able to indulge in your biggest weakness. So, whether it's keto donuts, chocolate brownies, keto -'mars bars' bars or keto 'snickers' - these delicious, low carb treats are sure to satisfy.Every recipe has been personally tested by the author as an ex-chef and keto coach. Photographs of the recipes are included along with nutritional information. The 'KETO Chocolate Cookbook' is not just a cookbook but also covers the basic science behind how the ketogenic diet works to burn off the stubborn fat. It is perfect for keto beginners or experienced keto dieters looking for delicious and nutritious recipes.
This animal coloring book for ages 5+ contains 30 adorable and unusual animals to color. Kids and teens can learn about uncommon animals from the amazing axolotl to the wonderful wombat!
Balthazar's Casket is a magical mystery thriller recounting the tale of the ancient gold casket gifted to baby Jesus - the course it takes over 2000 years - and the modern-day treasure hunt to find it and wield its extraordinary power!Imagine an arcane golden casket - already ancient when the mage Balthazar crosses continents to bring it - as the fabled gift of gold - to the baby Jesus.Re-gifted to English King Richard the Lionheart by Sultan Saladin during the Middle Ages Crusades; secretly protected in the murderous era of King Richard III and latterly the pride of a British aristocratic household - now this priceless artifact has mysteriously vanished.Desired for its religious and historic value, its beauty and its gold content, but most importantly of all for the world-changing power it is believed to contain.The hunt for Balthazar's casket is on!Which, if any, of the treasure seekers will succeed in finding this priceless artifact and wielding The Power it contains?Is humanity ready for the 'Day of Judgement'?
The Reign of the Occult is a shuddering, thrilling, urban fantasy for Young Adults. Filled with hair raising chases through shadowy streets, frightening fights and mind-blowing magic, it's sure to keep many a different genre loving reader happy. - S.A The battle between the Underworld, full of darkness, and the Overworld, full of light, has been evenly balanced for millennia. Caught between them is the mortal world, where humans have become so afraid of a magic they cannot understand or control that they allow the Occult to rule them. After the Occult joins forces with the Underworld, the balance shifts and the Overworld is decimated. But still, in the mortal world, the magic won't die. It appears when a supernatural being and a human have a child, like Prue. This is the first volume in an epic new fantasy series that spans the three richly detailed worlds as Prue, her non-magical half-brother Everett, and all Magic Users, fight to survive. They are being hunted by the Occult, who turn the Magic Users they capture into tools to eliminate their own kind and, eventually, to destroy all traces of magic.
When professional thief Dirk Davis and his experienced team are hired to steal a pair of priceless Terracotta Warrior statues from the Chicago Museum, their long-held dreams of wealthy retirement seem just weeks away.But what appeared to be a lucrative and straightforward job soon takes a dark and dangerous turn.As events grow ever stranger, the crew are drawn into the ensnaring web of the paranormal and are faced with their toughest challenge yet. They may be experts at not getting caught, but how do you escape a powerful, unseen enemy?
This compilation of poetry spans several decades and reflects some events and people who have inspired the written word. The collection also includes imagined soliloquies of some historical movers. Often the poems are of personal nature and touch on love, life, and observations. In some cases, the author has created poems that celebrate family members and friends. It is hoped that readers will enjoy and share the emotional content of the poems.
Ready to learn about some of the most gorgeous plants on every plant parent's wishlist?If you're a plant parent who has mastered the basics of the more common houseplants, perhaps you are ready for some new, unique and special plants? Coloring is a great way for seasoned plant-lovers to learn more about plants they may want to add to their collection as well as for newcomers to expand their knowledge base. In this creative book you will find thirty illustrations of plants in decorative pots labeled with helpful information such as recommended light, how often to water and fertilize, place of origin and more. Easy-to-color but detailed illustrations are set against simple backgrounds (check interior pages or back of book for examples).Plants include: Alocasia Regal Shield, Calathea Rattlesnake, Mini Monstera, Neon Pothos, Philodendron Florida Ghost, Polka Dot Begonia, Purple Shamrock, Ric Rac Cactus, Scindapsus Treubii Moonlight, Staghorn Fern, Starfish Snake Plant, Strawberry Cream Syngonium, Stromathe Triostar, Sweetheart Hoya, Swiss Cheese Plant, Velvet Cardboard Anthurium, Watermelon Peperomia and more!Pair this book with a houseplant for a unique and thoughtful gift.Perfect for: housewarming giftnew plant parentsplant loversminimalistshomeschoollearning about plantsurban gardenersdecorating with plantsLook for the companion book, The Plant Parent Coloring Book.
Learn the borders and national symbols of all the nations that make up Europe in this comprehensive coloring book.
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