An elite pass rusher who was in the prime of his career, Charles Haley was traded from the San Francisco 49ers to an NFC rival, the Dallas Cowboys. Why would they make such a trade? The 49ers did so because Haley had become so difficult for teammates and coaches alike. It turns out that he acted this way because he had bipolar disorder. Haley, a Hall of Famer and the only NFL player who earned five Super Bowl rings, documents what it was like suffering from that condition and how he overcame it. He details what it was like to play for two championship organizations and the fights, transgression, and squabbles that marked his career.
The defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys--the only player to win five Super Bowl rings--discusses the NFL, the teams he has played on, and his fellow players.
Charles Haley explores not only the rigorous demand but also the monumental privilege of dying to live. Every chapter challenges the enormous pull of our egocentric desires. You will discover why our lives are * a quantity - to be measured * an invaluable entity - only saved when lost * a commodity - to be expended for a priceless purpose "'Did Charles write this book just for me?' Dying to Live is a wonderful perspective builder when hopes and dreams are shattered or we are faced with the need to sacrifice our vision for something bigger - to be that grain of wheat that has to die if the greater harvest is to come." Doug Hunter, president and CEO, Fellowship of Companies for Christ International / Christ@Work "Dying to Live is an authentic, transparent, and visceral look at what it means to really follow Christ. If you are feeling weary and not sure if you can make the final mile, or even the very next step, Dying to Live will free your spirit and ignite your heart to move forward and finish well. I am making it a must-read for all the business leaders and CEOs I work with." John Wright, chairman, Convene Group "As a father of a son who I hope will be a 'prodigal, ' I found Charles' perspective on 'The Prodigal: Dying to Become a Father' incredibly applicable. I believe this entire book is an important read for individuals as well as small discussion groups." Ray Carmichael, chairman, Vivid Ascent
In his groundbreaking new book Charles Pete Banner-Haley explores the history of African American intellectualism and reveals the efforts of black intellectuals in the ongoing struggle against racism, showing how they have responded to Jim Crow segregation, violence against black Americans, and the more subtle racism of the postintegration age. Banner-Haley asserts that African American intellectuals—including academicians, social critics, activists, and writers—serve to generate debate, policy, and change, acting as a moral force to persuade Americans to acknowledge their history of slavery and racism, become more inclusive and accepting of humanity, and take responsibility for social justice. Other topics addressed in this insightful study include the disconnection over time between black intellectuals and the masses for which they speak; the ways African American intellectuals identify themselves in relation to the larger black community, America as a whole, and the rest of the world; how black intellectuals have gained legitimacy in American society and have accrued moral capital, especially in the area of civil rights; and how that moral capital has been expended. Among the influential figures covered in the book are W. E. B. Du Bois, Ralph Ellison, Richard Wright, James Weldon Johnson, E. Franklin Frazier, Ralph Bunche, Oliver C. Cox, George S. Schuyler, Zora Neale Hurston, Martin Luther King, Jr., Jesse Jackson, Cornel West, Toni Morrison, bell hooks, Charles Johnson, and Barack Obama. African American intellectuals, as Banner-Haley makes clear, run the political gamut from liberal to conservative. He discusses the emergence of black conservatism, with its accompanying questions about affirmative action, government intervention on behalf of African Americans, and the notion of a color-blind society. He also looks at how popular music—particularly rap and hip-hop—television, movies, cartoons, and other media have functioned as arenas for investigating questions of identity, exploring whether African American intellectuals can also be authentically black. A concluding discussion of the so-called browning of America, and the subsequent rise in visibility and influence of black intellectuals culminates with the historic election of President Barack Obama, an African American intellectual who has made significant contributions to American society through his books, articles, and speeches. Banner-Haley ponders what Obama’s election will mean for the future of race relations and black intellectualism in America.
Dongsheng Shenzhou, Nanfan Buzhou, Xiniu Hezhou, and Beiju Luzhou are the four major continents of the immortal world. However, it is said that they were actually a continent in ancient times, because at that time there were two Taoist schools---Hanjiao and Jiejiao. It was a great war that caused the continent to be divided into four parts. What is the reason for the two branches of the same line to fight in the same room? In the end, why did Jiejiao fail so badly and even the inheritance was destroyed? Why did the brothers of Yuanshi Tianzun, the leader of the evangelistic religion, and the brothers of the leader of the Jiejiao Tongtian meet in battle, and eventually lead to a situation of endless death?
In 2052 AD, the earth lingering under the high temperature suddenly thick clouds over the sun, and the tower of the sky that shouldn't exist suddenly appeared on the earth, majestically unfolding before the eyes of the world. On this day, Xin Tu embarked on the arduous road of climbing the tower to the sky... He couldn't stop at all!
Managers from seven federally sponsored libraries in the United States describe in detail their roles and responsibilities. Each librarian writes about the management of his or her own facility and highlights significant features about its collection and services. Management of Federally Sponsored Libraries brings together in one place detailed descriptions of the scope and strengths of federal libraries, the kinds of services they provide, and the manner in which they function. The book provides readers with a unique opportunity to learn about such libraries from the manager's point of view and shows how these facilities are organized, how they use their resources, what equipment and services exist for interlibrary loans and for reference services, and what databases they use to serve patrons. Management of Federally Sponsored Libraries provides a record of the variety of information services being offered by federal libraries in the U.S. and contains insight into how federal managers view their roles and carry out their duties. Distinguished librarians present down-to-earth discussions of what actually happens in the course of business in their libraries. They discuss principles of management, but more importantly, show how these principles apply to the operation of their libraries. A final chapter summarizes the responsibilities of federal librarians and provides an insightful overview of ways to meet the goals and requirements of such organizations. The in-depth coverage of this book provides readers in the general public, as well as librarians, with an exceptional source of information on library services and management. Chapters view a cross-section of various types of libraries, discussing the: National Library of Medicine National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Research Library of the Federal Reserve System Sixth Circuit Library for the United States Courts U.S. Senate Library Pentagon Library Redstone Scientific Information Center Management of Federally Sponsored Libraries is useful to librarians and information professionals in a wide sphere of disciplines, for those readers with much experience in their profession as well as for students just starting to get acquainted with the broad spectrum of libraries and information centers in existence. Among readers who will find this book a valuable and timely source of information are federal librarians, information resource managers, government researchers, special librarians, and graduate students in library science.
In late twentieth-century America, the black middle class has occupied a unique position. It greatly influenced the way African Americans were perceived and presented to the greater society, and it set roles and guidelines for the nation's black masses. Though historically a small group, it has attempted to be a model for inspiration and uplift. As a key force in the "Africanizing" of American culture, the black middle class has been both a shaper and a mirror during the past three decades. This study of that era shows that the fruits of integration have been at once sweet and bitter. This history of a pivotal group in American society will cause reflection, discussion, and debate.
Originally Published in 1923 by the California State Mining Bureau, as Bulletin no. 92 this rare classic book is full of useful and valid information on the gold placer deposits in the state of California. Along with descriptive geology and information of various Ancient River Channels throughout the state that have long been the source of California's great gold riches this book floats some theory's on the mystery of how and where these great deposits formed that perplex prospector's, geologists and miners to this day.
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