This book examines scholastic conceptions of final causality through the methods and concerns of historical theology. It argues the history of final causality is most profitably understood according to the interplay of regularity, order, and intentionality as interpretive categories. Within this analytic framework, the author explores the history and theological implications of final causality from Aristotle to Nicole Oresme, utilizing shifts in the dominant interpretive category to clarify how final causality could change from one of four co-equal explanatory strategies in Aristotle to the cause of causes in Avicenna to a merely metaphorical cause in Walter Chatton. Theological debates – ranging from questions of creation, the relationship of primary and secondary causality and of the ultimate good to secondary goods, the autonomy or instrumentality of nature, and the compatibility of chance with providence – motivated many of these changes. The chapters examine final causality in Aristotle and the commentorial tradition from late antiquity to medieval Arabic sources and then consider in detail various scholastic understandings and uses of final causality. The book will be of particular interest to scholars of historical theology, systematic theology, scholastic thought, and medieval philosophy.
What happens when one day you walk through the doors of your life and without any warning you are blindsided, left hurting and wounded? Emotional scars so deep that the idea of moving forward seems impossible. What can take away this pain that makes every breath so difficult? As the vibrance of each day loses its color, you have to find the strength to make it to tomorrow. Your children, job and family are depending on you to carry on. Each day becomes more and more tiresome until finally your strength gives way and you fall to your knees crying out for answers. Then, like a sudden powerful wind you are blindsided--again, but this time it is by something more powerful covering you from head to toe... Blindsided, finding joy through tragedy, is the true story of a man whose wife walks away from their eleven year marriage leaving him emotionally, physically, and spiritually broken. As he struggles to understand why, he ends up finding himself through a process of surrendering to God. Ultimately, his journey leads him to joy, forgiveness and healing. This book also contains forty daily prayers that were written during his journey. The prayers helped him find peace and comfort as he struggled with rejection, loss, and disappointment. In addition to the prayers, the author provides personal stories that deal with the constant struggles of separation, divorce, and co-parenting. This story demonstrates how God's love can heal even the most broken hearted and will inspire all who read it to seek forgiveness and healing in their own hearts.
This sweet little book has received four independent publishing awards, and was named by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group as one of the best indie books of 2020. It's a short tale packed with powerful messages, such as learn to forgive so you can continue to grow, always have faith in yourself, for everything you need to become great is already within, and you can guide future generations, so they can awaken the greatness inside of them.
Judged, before he has a chance to speak. Passed over for promotions, even though he is more than qualified. Many times he is turned away from a better opportunity because of who he was born to be. Judged just by the color of his skin, the black man has been facing adversity for more than a century. In Ebony Chronicles of elevation the reader will experience in-depth tales of the black man's journey and fight for something greater. From the minds of black men who has loved, lost, fought, and educated themselves comes a powerful piece that allows their stories to be told from their voice. Brought to you by NCM Publishing and New York Times best selling author Omar Tyree comes a timeless novel that will embrace your heart, educate your mind, and elevated your spirit. featuring stories by Moses Miller, Q. B. Wells, Corey J. Barnes, and a host of others; Ebony Chronicles of Elevation will entice the readers of stories of the Ebony Man elevating out of any situation no matter how great.
Move over, Hanson! Here is an up-close-and-personal look at Aaron Carter, the newest--and youngest--pop music sensation to steal preteen hearts. Readers can follow Aaron's meteoric rise to the top--from a tiny kid tagging after his heartthrob brother, Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, to his first world tour to the release of his very first album. Now fans can get the inside scoop on embarrassing moments, favorite things to do, and big brother Nick! Complete with an eight-page color insert--girls will be screaming their braces off!
Alain Locke is most known for his involvement in the Harlem Renaissance. However, he received his PhD in philosophy from Harvard University in 1918, and produced a very large corpus of philosophical work. His work shows him to have been a sophisticated philosopher who thought through practical and theoretical problems regarding the nature of cosmopolitanism, democracy, race, value, religion, art, and education. Although Locke’s philosophical work has been discussed in parts, there has been no theorizing about how his different philosophical commitments fit together. In this book Corey L. Barnes begins to systematize Locke’s philosophical thought, showing how his democratic theory, philosophy of race, and value theory are connected to and undergirded by a commitment to cosmopolitanism. In so doing, Barnes unearths aspects of Locke’s thought—for example, his economic thinking—that have not been accorded attention and reimagines parts of his work about which have been theorized, all while bringing Locke into current debates about each subject.
FEATURES 165 PROTEIN-PACKED, ENERGY-BOOSTING SMOOTHIES THAT TAKE EVERYDAY WORKOUTS AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCES TO THE NEXT LEVEL. Power up your workouts with natural smoothies made from the best superfoods on the planet. Offering vitamin-, mineral- and protein-rich recipes for before, during and after you exercise, the fruit and green smoothies in this book not only help you build muscle but also properly nourish your entire body: Boost your metabolism with green tea–infused Almond Up; Burn fat with the macronutrient-balanced Skinny Avocado; Hydrate with the thirst-quenching Coconut-Orange Refresher; Carb-Load with the superfoods in Sweet Potato Pie; Build Muscle & Recover with the protein-packed Red Bean Reviver; Wake up, caffeine free, with the Berry Bean Blast
... Corey D. James presents an unvarnished look at urban life... which immediately captures readers' attention with horrific stories of children being ruthlessly gunned down and the notorious school to prison pipeline... but "Painting Pictures" is no sob story..." Cheryl Wills, Nationally recognized award-winning television personality and author, "The Emancipation of Grandpa Sandy Wills" & "Die Free: A Heroic Family Tale" "If you have ever felt hopeful but helpless, driven yet misguided, ready to take on the world except unsure of your purpose; Corey's story can help your picture emerge..." Aramis Gutierrez, Director of Rutgers Future Scholars "Corey James' experiences... demonstrate how neighborhood people with credentials of smart street sense and caring make the most solid contribution to helping young people who are otherwise forgotten..." Jeff Fleischer, CEO of Youth Advocate Programs
NOOK For Dummies provides readers with all the information they need in order to get the most out of their NOOK e-reader. Key topics covered include: Introducing the ebook and e-reader concept Navigating the technical aspects of The NOOK including touchscreen technology, wireless access, software updates Downloading and shopping for e-books Listening to music on your NOOK Powering the NOOK Formats Reading an e-book on an e-reader, including lighting, font adjustments, and so on Using the Android-based applications that come with the NOOK Listening to audio books on the NOOK Creating your own ebooks Personalizing the NOOK, including accessories (B&N expects a strong revenue stream from what they call the "NOOK Eco-System," which will include the accessories, personalizations, applications, and more) Sharing books on The NOOK Internet Resources 10 Things Other Than A Book to Keep on Your NOOK
When a boy is murdered, the resurrected, he learns that he gains enhanced physical and mental abilities. A man comes to town to tell him that he is a demon slayer, and must stop an evil organization from releasing the demon king. But things take a turn for the worse when his friend is kidnapped by the organization. He must stop the organization at any cost- even his own life.
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HOW LONG IS NOW began as a travelogue composed in the now-distant year of 2013-2014, when I was doing a fair bit of traveling in Europe, plus a jaunt to Morocco for the first time; the tales of my travels, only slightly exaggerated (okay: some persons and events were entirely made up) were juxtaposed by an attempt to imagine my parents' courtship in 1960s New York City. I put the project through extensive revisions (Evan Lavender-Smith offered me detailed and useful notes at one point), but the book wasn't quite catching fire for me, so I shelved it. Then calamity intervened: in the summer of 2017 my 73-year-old dad, while visiting my sister in Mill Valley, California, accidentally drove her car over a cliff. A tortuous year followed as he tried to recover from the paralysis that had struck--he made a brave effort but it proved to be too much for him, and he died a little more than a year later, the day after Independence Day"--
Corey Michaels wanted nothing more than to publish her history book on an old, poor farm. It was something she had worked hard to complete, the story of 150 years on a county poor farm in her town. It all began with a tombstone unlike the others in the cemetery. Once the book was published, Michaels began to have sinister dreams of events yet to come. The dreams were about loved ones being harmed and of others she never knew. After accepting an invitation to speak to the dead, a dark evil that remained buried for more than 125 years awakened. Her life spiraled downward and as a result she experienced an “awakening” of her own. This unearthed a secret within herself that was buried long, long ago, and now jeopardized the lives of those around her. Lost Souls shares the story of Corey Michaels in the form of journal entries and recorded therapy sessions. This book, inspired by actual events, demonstrates how the mind and soul can affect ourselves and those around us in every aspect of life.
In his sequel to the sizzling debut novel "What Is This Love Thing All About," Barnes examines if time really does cure all. Can you ever really stop loving someone once you have done so?
This is a story of the trials and tribulations young adults go through on a day to day basis. Often, young boys and girls are tempted and led in the wrong direction, due to the misguidance of their peers. This book is based on a true story. It is about a young man determined to find his purpose, while growing up in a rough environment. Through the book, you'll understand how the young boy did not let adversity stop him and how he made a change in order to better his life. This book embodies many of the stages we encounter during our lives. There are life lessons shared that I hope we all learn from - especially the 90's Babies.
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Portable guide to NOOK Simple Touch and NOOK Color NOOK e-readers are hotter than ever. Now you can get even more out of your NOOK Simple Touch and NOOK Color e-readers with this easy-access guide. Crammed with everything from how to personalize your NOOK or download books from a library of over two million choices to how to use the free Android apps or listen to audio books, this book covers everything you need to know and then some. It's fun, practical, portable, and packed with content, just like your new NOOK. So, get this great guide and get going. Covers everything you need to know to get the most out of your NOOK Simple Touch or NOOK Color e-reader Explains essential technical details on wireless access, software updates, and touchscreen technology Walks you through how to download and shop for e-books, listen to music, adjust lighting and fonts to optimize your reading experience, or listen to audio books Explores how to use Android-based apps that come with NOOK, ways to create your own e-books, how to personalize your NOOK with accessories, how to share books with friends, and much more NOOK eReaders For Dummies, Portable Edition is the perfect accessory for your new NOOK!
Never leave home without a good book in hand again – it’s easy with an eReader! No more packing a suitcase full of books to read on your beach vacation or lugging a heavy bag of magazines with you to visit the grandkids – your eReader holds them all. Lightweight and ultraportable, eReaders have become one of the most popular gadgets in your technology toolbox, and this one-of-a-kind For Dummies guide is filled with the know-how you need to become savvy with your eReader. From changing preferences and navigating to downloading books and magazines, you’ll be ready to enjoy your eReader in no time. Decisions, decisions – discover common eReader features, learn different ways to navigate your device, and sync all your gadgets Start shopping – download your old favorites, find new eBooks to explore, and get fantastic free books to read Mine all mine – customize your eReader settings, change fonts and type sizes, and adjust the lighting Spread your knowledge – share your eBooks with family and friends, and rate and review your recent reads Wait, there’s more – go beyond the world of eBooks and subscribe to a newspaper or fill your eReader with your own files Open the book and find: Explanations of different eBook file formats Tips for using touchscreen devices Advice on powering up your eReader and managing battery life How to connect through WiFi Accessories that are worth having Websites to visit for more eBook information Ten differences between a paper book and eBook
Ubuntu is a complete, free operating system that emphasizes community, support, and ease of use without compromising speed, power, or flexibility. It's Linux for human beings....Ubuntu 9.04 is the latest release."--cover
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