Eden Refugee viscerally reflects the experiences of a young woman consumed by sex, drugs, rock'n'roll, unrequited love and a constant quest for spiritual enlightenment.
Girls outperform boys in educational achievement, yet women in work are less well paid, are underrepresented in positions of power and carry a disproportionate burden of care and childcare. Gender, Education and Work analyses and interprets the latest data and research in the field to offer detailed historical and sociological explanations for this continuing inequity, exploring different dimensions of inequality and how they intersect. With discussion questions and selected further reading to support reflection on your own understanding and assumptions, it covers key topics: Historical approaches to the education of girls and women Key theories and debates Patterns of achievement and intersectionality Attainment gaps and socio-economic status Ethnicity and attainment gaps Gender in the classroom and gender identity in schools Patterns of employment and the nature of work The gender pay gap Women’s experience of work Gender, Education and Work provides the arguments together with the historical evidence and research data required by serious education studies and sociology students engaged in the analysis of this urgent and complex topic.
With the help of this handbook, readers are invited to discover their power, to experience unconditional love, to know why they are here, and to live fully.
How can so many appear to be living an accomplished life but still feel empty inside? Why are some still marking time on the same spot, doing the same unfulfilling tasks and unable to break the cycle? What prevents us from taking the necessary steps towards changing our condition? Christine Titih approaches these questions with astounding simplicity and forceful conviction. Punctuated with powerful stories about her life, friends and family, including key biblical passages, she guides us eloquently on a discovery of our purpose and how to find happiness amidst the limitations, uncertainties and deprivations that encumber our lives. How I Discovered my Purpose provides precise and practical instruction with applications suitable for our times and for those stormy days when hope is rare to find.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan explores uncharted territory in the new Torpedo Ink Motorcycle Club novel. When Savin “Savage” Pajari and Seychelle Dubois first met, their connection was instant, their attraction undeniable. Their relationship has been full throttle since day one. Even though months have passed, the passion and love between them has only increased. Savage completely owns what he is: a sadist in the bedroom who can only get off on his partner’s pain. He believes he’s not a good man, but he loves Seychelle with a fierceness that shocks him. He wants all of her, but only if she gives herself freely with eyes wide open. Seychelle never imagined the lure of mixing pain with pleasure, or how much she’d crave Savage’s darkness. She’s been shaken to her core, but Seychelle is committed to Savage and their life together—even though he’s keeping a piece of himself back. And to truly make their relationship work, he has to give her everything that he is, just as she is doing for him. Savage knows that what he really needs could break his woman if she isn’t ready. She agreed to come into his world, and he’s not about to give her up. He has to find a way to let her see the monster inside without pushing her away. But the real Savage might be more than Seychelle can bear...and he knows he wouldn’t survive losing her.
The most comprehensive guide to outstanding, distinctive lodging options in Florida No fee accepted for inclusion It's a fact: travelers to Florida spend more on lodging than on any other aspect of their vacation. Many return home disappointed because their hotel was overpriced, was located across a busy highway from the beach, or was an hour's drive from Disney World. This completely revised and updated edition of BEST PLACES TO STAY IN FLORIDA provides thoughtful, detailed descriptions of a variety of accommodation options in Florida's six main regions: the Northeast Coast, the Panhandle, Central Florida and Disney World, the Southeast Coast, the Keys, and the Gulf Coast. The discerning, honest reviews in this book can help you find a lodging choice that suits your specific needs and tastes. * Beachside Hotels * Island Getaways * Victorian B&Bs * Resorts and Spas * Intimate Inns * Budget Finds
The heroine, Anna Hodan Aden, was a Somali young girl, cherished by her father, a sweet angel with big dreams. She never envisioned a life as a shepherdess for the rest of her days. However, when her father passed away, being the fourth child after her three older brothers, she felt a responsibility to change the fate that had befallen her family. Anna was keenly aware of their needs. At the age of eight, she hungered for knowledge and was already proficient in four major languages spoken in her region. Just turning 14, With her mother’s blessings she courageously took bold action and found a job in the Italian army compound. Commander in charge of the whole army was: General Riccardo Ditali, a God-fearing man, took her under his wings. He offered her a position as a housekeeper in his house, negotiating her wages with the broken Italian language which she learned from the Italian convent where they lived. The General saw something special in her - her flair in negotiation, her upfront talk, and her true and honest behaviour. He also noticed the rosary around her neck, a sign of reliability. The unfolding story will reveal more about this remarkable young woman.
How Lucifer Hijacked Humanity's Eternal Destiny is a whimsical poetic tale that tackles some of humanity's most enduring enigmas such as the unnerving inevitability of death, as the beginning of one's own eternal destiny--and the disturbing existence of evil in the world. But what might eternity be, if life is the only testing ground that precedes forever? And why has humankind been assigned such a wonderous, but grave responsibility--as everyone contemplates eternity with concepts of heaven, hell--and even nothingness? These ageless ideas continue to cause everyone to hope for the very best in terms of an afterlife for themselves, and for their loved ones. Eternity remains as relevant a consideration now as it was in ancient times when the greatest civilizations labored to entomb their kings and queens with enough care as to ensure their safe arrival to the hereafter. Thus, the onus of eternity has always haunted humanity like the strange curse of death itself. And as humanity still reckons with that inexplicably egregious entity called evil--does anyone actually know what it is, or who it is?
Widely considered one of the greatest works produced in Europe during the Middle Ages, Dante's La Divina Commedia (The Divine Comedy) has influenced countless generations of readers, yet surprisingly few books have attempted to explain the philosophical relevance of this great epic. Dante's Hermeneutics of Salvation takes on this ambitious project. Turning to Heidegger to provide a theoretical framework for her study, Christine O'Connell Baur illustrates how Dante's poem invites its readers to undertake their own existential-hermeneutic journey to freedom. As the pilgrim progresses in his journey, she argues, he moves beyond a merely literal, 'infernal' self-interpretation that is grounded on present attachments to things in the world. If we readers accompany the pilgrim in this hermeneutic conversion, we will see that our own existential commitments can help disclose the meaning of our world and our own finite freedom. A work of considerable importance both for and teachers and students of Dante studies, Dante's Hermeneutics of Salvation will also prove useful to scholars working in medieval studies, philosophy, and literary theory.
Der Prix Ars Electronica ist der traditionsreichste Medienkunstwettbewerb der Welt. Seit 1987 alljährlich ausgeschrieben, gilt er wegen seiner Kontinuität, der hohen Anzahl sowie Qualität der Einreichungen als Trendbarometer der weltweiten Medienkunst. Mit vielen Bildern, Texten und Statements der Jury bündelt das Buch jene Arbeiten, die 2020 in den Kategorien Computer Animation, Digital Musics & Sound Art, Artificial Intelligence & Life Art und u19 – Create Your World ausgezeichnet wurden. Ebenfalls im Buch enthalten ist wieder ein Best-of des im Auftrag der Europäischen Kommission ausgeschriebenen STARTS-Prize. Im Fokus dieses hoch dotierten Wettbewerbs standen innovative Projekte an der Schnittstelle von Wissenschaft, Technologie und Kunst (= Science, Technology and ARTS).
An all- new guide to the famous vacation destination The Empire State is home to some of the nation’s most astounding natural and cultural wonders. From beautiful Lake Erie to the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains mountains to historically rich Buffalo, this region has the makings for a world-class destination for any traveler. Native New Yorker and veteran travel author Christine Smyczynski shows readers the best ways to enjoy not just the awe-inspiring power and vistas of Niagara Falls, but all the attractions and lesser-known treasures of western New York as well. As with every Explorer’s Guide, you’ll get the latest, most thoroughly researched recommendations for everything from eating, sleeping, exploring, local festivals, transportation options, and much more. Full color photographs bring the destination alive, while color maps and clear, concise directions guide you in your travels. Brand new in its first edition, this guide is unparalleled in its coverage of this beautiful area.
This work looks at state involvement in education and education policy. It explains the role of education policy in the context of the general direction of government policy, politics and the economy.
Keeping the Sabbath is the only commandment God called holy and said to remember. The moment the women light the Sabbath candle, we glimpse the boundless realm of the world to come as all work is put down and we meet with the Lord. The flame reveals our distinctions and makes known our gifts, a flame that spoke from Mount Sinai, led the Israelites through the desert, consumed offerings, and annointed the new church. Jesus said, “Come.” Let anyone who hears this say, “Come.” He opens his kingdom with generous hospitality, an invitation to a place at the table for anyone called to reconcile the wild and natural branches of the olive tree. Under the shared commandment to know God, the radiance is drawing together a family at his table in an unprecedented movement bringing Jew and Gentile into the one new humanity Jesus prayed for us to be. Sabbath is the only ritual listed in the ten commandments. In it he has set a table before us in the presence of the enemy who tried to divide the wholeness of the body of Christ, the feminine importance in bringing light, and the sacredness of heritage.
Christine started out life running. Active in softball, cheerleading and any other sport she could find time to fit in her schedule, she trusted her young, lean body to carry her through exciting and wonderful adventures. But when her body turned on her, it would force her to make a critical decision: give up or else. Christine chose "or else," and shares her story of a journey into Multiple Sclerosis and her daily decision to survive. Giving up was always a temptation, because living with MS is a battle that never ends; and a body just gets tired. Christine shares some very raw and personal moments throughout this book and how she manages to work through them, all the while keeping her focus on God's plan for her life and the hope and peace that can be found in Him. Walk of Hope reveals the mind and heart of a Multiple Sclerosis survivor, and how hope can make the mind and heart overcome the physical body for anyone experiencing similar physical disabilities.
Lieut.-Col. Laurence Austine Waddell (1854 1938) was a British Army officer with an established reputation mainly due to a work on the 'Buddhism' of Tibet, his explorations of the Himalayas, and a biography which included records of the 1903-4 military expedition to Lhasa (Lhasa and its Mysteries). Waddell was also in the limelight due to his acquisition of Tibetan manuscripts which he donated to the British Museum. His overriding interest was in 'Aryan origins'. After learning Sanskrit and Tibetan, and in between military expeditions and gathering intelligence from the borders of Tibet in the Great Game, Waddell researched Lamaïsm. He extended his activities to Archaeology, Philology and Ethnology, and was credited with discoveries in relation to Buddha. His personal ambition was to locate records of ancient civilisation in Tibetan lamaseries. Waddell is little known as an archaeologist and scholar, in contrast with his fame in the Oriental field, due to the controversial nature of his published works dealing with 'Aryan themes'. Waddell studied Sumerian and presented evidence that an Aryan migration fleeing Sargon II carried Sumerian records to India. He interrupted his comparative studies of Sumerian and Indian king-lists to publish a work on Phoenician origins and decipherment of Indus Valley seals, the inscriptions of which he claimed were similar to Sumerian pictogram signs cited from G. A. Barton's plates, which are reproduced in this volume. Waddell's life is reconstructed from primary sources, such as letters from Marc Aurel Stein at the British Museum and Theophilus G Pinches, held in the Special Collections at the University of Glasgow Library. Special attention is paid to the contemporary reception of his theories, with the objective of re-evaluating his contribution; they are contrasted to past and present academic views, in addition to an overview of relevant discoveries in Archaeology.
BE THE COUPLE THAT THRIVES DURING & AFTER LOCKDOWN How can your relationship last during these strange and uncertain times? What are some ways you can have fun together even in the face of a global pandemic? Do you want to keep your relationship healthy, strong, and fulfilling? Pandemic-proof your relationship with this guide. Couples around the world have struggled to stay together as the global pandemic continues to rock the foundations of everyday life...and some couples won't survive the stress. Divorce rates have surged. Even now, anxiety, fear, and pressure continue to create rifts in couples, families, and homes. Use this book to learn together, to listen to each other, and to grow in self-awareness and have fun during this surreal period of our lives. Find comfort in inspirational true stories from ordinary couples that survived some extraordinary circumstances in lockdown. They learned together. They made it through. We've got to be creative. We've got to be inventive. We've got to keep our relationships healthy. The wisdom in these pages, tried-and-true methods as well as innovative experimentation, can help you and your partner navigate not just current circumstances... ...it can help you to be stronger in the unknown that is yet to come. In this book, you'll get more than 40 insights, ideas, and activities for you and your loved one to try on your own and together, covering topics like: What's happening in your brain during stressful times Understanding your triggers so that you can manage them better Communicating in the languages of love that your partner understands Dealing with 'Hot Potato' topics that could derail your relationship Finding and keeping yourself happy And many more! This pandemic doesn't have to break you up. In fact, it can strengthen your bond. Let this book offer you ideas and activities to do just that. Buy Love In and Out of Lockdown today, for you, your partner, friends, and family.
The rise of proxy wars, the Space Race, and cybernetics during the Cold War marked science and technology as vital sites of social and political power. Women artists, historically excluded from these domains, responded critically, while simultaneously redeploying the products of "Technological Society" into works that promoted ideals of progress and alternative concepts of human community. In this innovative book, author Christine Filippone offers the first focused examination of the conceptual use of science and technology by women artists during and just after the women?s movement. She argues that artists Alice Aycock, Agnes Denes, Martha Rosler and Carolee Schneemann used science and technology to mount a critique on Cold War American society as they saw it?conservative and constricting. Motivated by the contemporary American Women?s Movement, these artists transformed science and technology into new modes of artmaking that transgressed modernist, heroic, painterly styles and subverted the traditional economic structures of the gallery, the museum and the dealer. At the same time, the artists also embraced these domains of knowledge and practice as expressions of hope for a better future. Many found inspiration in the scientific theory of open systems, which investigated "problems of wholeness, dynamic interaction and organization", enabling consideration of the porous boundaries between human bodies and their social, political and nonhuman environments. Filippone also establishes that the theory of open systems not only informed feminist art, but also continued to influence women artists? practice of reclamation and ecological art through the twenty-first century.
Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury Avant-Garde traces the dynamic emergence of Woolf's art and thought against Bloomsbury's public thinking about Europe's future in a period marked by two world wars and rising threats of totalitarianism. Educated informally in her father's library and in Bloomsbury's London extension of Cambridge, Virginia Woolf came of age in the prewar decades, when progressive political and social movements gave hope that Europe "might really be on the brink of becoming civilized," as Leonard Woolf put it. For pacifist Bloomsbury, heir to Europe's unfinished Enlightenment project of human rights, democratic self-governance, and world peace—and, in E. M. Forster's words, "the only genuine movement in English civilization"— the 1914 "civil war" exposed barbarities within Europe: belligerent nationalisms, rapacious racialized economic imperialism, oppressive class and sex/gender systems, a tragic and unnecessary war that mobilized sixty-five million and left thirty-seven million casualties. An avant-garde in the twentieth-century struggle against the violence within European civilization, Bloomsbury and Woolf contributed richly to interwar debates on Europe's future at a moment when democracy's triumph over fascism and communism was by no means assured. Woolf honed her public voice in dialogue with contemporaries in and beyond Bloomsbury— John Maynard Keynes and Roger Fry to Sigmund Freud (published by the Woolfs'Hogarth Press), Bertrand Russell, T. S. Eliot, E. M. Forster, Katherine Mansfield, and many others—and her works embody and illuminate the convergence of aesthetics and politics in post-Enlightenment thought. An ambitious history of her writings in relation to important currents in British intellectual life in the first half of the twentieth century, this book explores Virginia Woolf's narrative journey from her first novel, The Voyage Out, through her last, Between the Acts.
50 writers share their memories of growing up in Mill Creek Park in Youngstown, Ohio during the last half of the 20th century. This collection of stories and photos may trigger your own memories of growing up without a strict schedule; when kids could spend the day dreaming, playing, exploring. If you are lucky enough to live near Mill Creek Park or any park, these stories may help you to reconnect with nature and your early years. If you love parks, you will love this book.
This balanced and encouraging book shows how the adult single can embrace and maintain chastity as an important contribution to the church's witness and mission.
The renowned author of eight books and abbess of the online retreat center Abbey of the Arts, Christine Valters Paintner takes readers on a new kind of pilgrimage: an inner journey to discover the heart of God. Eight stages of the pilgrim's way--from hearing the call to coming home--are accompanied by scripture stories of great biblical journeys and the author's unique and creative practices of prayer, writing, and photography. As she did in The Artist's Rule and Eyes of the Heart, Christine Valters Paintner once again helps readers travel to the frontiers of their souls to discover the hidden presence of God. In The Soul of a Pilgrim, Paintner identifies eight stages of the pilgrim's way and shows how to follow these steps to make an intentional, transformative journey to the reader's inner "wild edges." Each phase of the exploration requires a distinct practice such as packing lightly, being uncomfortable, or embracing the unknown. Paintner shows how to cultivate attentiveness to the divine through deep listening, patience, and opening oneself to the gifts that arise in the midst of discomfort. Each of the eight chapters offers reflections on the themes, a scripture story, an invitation to the practice of lectio divina, and a creative exploration through photography and writing.
The Glorious Appearing is about the calling of God on the believers life; overcoming adversity when all hell breaks loose around you; committing to God in our personal relationship with him; the fall and the redemption of mankind; the power of the Holy Spirit and his manifesting presence in the life of true believers in prophetic revelations, dreams, and visions; and of his coming return for his bride, the church, to set up his earthly kingdom in the new heaven and new earth in the coming kingdom. This book is also an encouragement to all believers to focus on why we are living the faithful life, what our goals are as believers, and the grace of God on a dying world. Its about the supernatural power of the blood of Jesus in defeating our powerful enemySatan, the deviland to live in anticipation of the hope of his glorious appearing, which is the expectation of all believers, to inherit eternal life and to reign with him forever and ever in the new heaven and earth. This book was dictated by the Holy Spirit to encourage all believers to seek God earnestly in praise and worship and prayer and fasting. Worship is the key. When we seek God with all our heart, we will find him. Worship takes us into the presence of God. It is there that we experience the manifesting presence of God in signs and wonders and Spiritual revelations. When you have entered the holy of holies, He takes what is of his Spirit and releases it into your spirit. God is very, very real to me, and his Word says, They that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. This is a spirit fi lled book easy to read, and full of the powerful works of the Holy Spirit in dreams and vision, revelations and spiritual manifestation.
Describes points of interest in each state, recommends restaurants and hotels, and includes information on shopping, transportation, entertainment, and historical sites.
When Jesus died on Passover, He became the sacrificial lamb for the salvation of the world. Since He died as the sacrificial lamb, He also had to begin His life on earth as the Lamb, the Lamb of God. Jesus was the Lamb of God from the foundation of the world (Revelation 13:8). Jesus was the Lamb of God even before His appearance on earth as the babe in the manger. John the Baptist revealed Jesus to the world as the Lamb of God. He lived and died as the Lamb. He is the Lamb to come in the Book of Revelation. Jesus was, is, and always will be the Lamb of God. May this book take you on a journey to learn more about the birth, life, death, and eternal nature of our Lord Jesus Christthe Lamb of God.Your understanding of what Jesus did for us on Calvary will be enriched.
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