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Confessions of a Griever

Turning a Hot Mess into an Haute Message (Laughable Lessons for When Life Just Sucks)

By: Crystal Webster

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Confessions of a Griever

Turning a Hot Mess into an Haute Message (Laughable Lessons for When Life Just Sucks)

By: Crystal Webster

Grief sucks, but you don't have to. Part memoir, part self-help, part choose your own grief guide; this cheeky and honest book takes a hard look at society's view of grief and flips it the bird. If you've encountered a traumatic loss (of any kind) and you want to use your experiences to make yourself better (and less bitter), then the sugar-coated platitudes everyone gives you just won't cut it. In Confessions of a Griever: Turning a Hot Mess into an Haute Message, Crystal helps readers understand: * Why you should 'Go Duck Yourself' * Why 'You Don't Get to Call her Husband an @$$hole' * Why you should 'Do More Good Sh!t' * How 'You'll Set Yourself Free' This book will help you realize that grief is grief--whatever it is and however you experience it. Everyone experiences it differently and everyone feels crazy while living through it. You're NOT crazy and your feelings ARE normal. You just need to embrace the ride and 'Remember. You're not alone.' If you're a fan of It's Ok That You're Not Ok, The Hot Young Widows Club, and The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving A F*ck then Confessions of a Griever is exactly what you've been looking for!

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New Degree Press

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1641374888

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The Stories of English

By: David Crystal

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The Stories of English

By: David Crystal

A groundbreaking history of worldwide English in all its dialects, differences, and linguistic delights: “Informative . . . distinctive . . . a spirited celebration.” —The Guardian In this “well-informed and appealing” work (Publishers Weekly), David Crystal puts aside the usual focus on “standard” English, and instead provides a startlingly original view of where the richness, creativity, and diversity of the language truly lies—in the accents and dialects of nonstandard English users all over the world. Whatever their regional, social, or ethnic background, each group has a story worth telling, whether it is in Scotland or Somerset, South Africa or Singapore. He reminds us that for several hundred wonderful years, there was no such thing as “incorrect” English—and traces the evolution of the language from a few thousand Anglo-Saxons to the 1.5 billion people who speak it today. Moving from Beowulf to Chaucer to Shakespeare to Dickens and the present day, Crystal puts regional speech and writing at center stage, giving a sense of the social realities behind the development of English. This significant shift in perspective enables us to understand for the first time the importance of everyday, previously marginalized, voices in our language—and provides an argument too for the way English should be taught in the future. “A work of impeccable scholarship [that] could easily serve as a standard textbook for students of linguistics, but Mr. Crystal, reaching out to a more general audience, recognizes that even the most avid reader might flinch at the sections on Old Norse grammatical influence. Cleverly, he has sprinkled the book with little digressions, set apart in boxes, that address historical mysteries, strange loanwords, interesting etymologies and the like.” —The New York Times “Learned and often provocative . . . demonstrates repeatedly that common conceptions about language are often historically inaccurate—split infinitives bothered no one until recently (likewise sentence-ending prepositions).” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Simply the best introductory history of the English language family that we have. The plan of the book is ingenious, the writing lively, the exposition clear, and the scholarly standard uncompromisingly high.” —J.M. Coetzee, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature

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Abrams

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1468306170

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9781468306170

The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language

By: David Crystal

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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language

By: David Crystal

Now in its third edition, The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language provides the most comprehensive coverage of the history, structure and worldwide use of English. Fully updated and expanded, with a fresh redesigned layout, and over sixty audio resources to bring language extracts to life, it covers all aspects of the English language including the history of English, with new pages on Shakespeare's vocabulary and pronunciation, updated statistics on global English use that now cover all countries and the future of English in a post-Brexit Europe, regional and social variations, with fresh insights into the growing cultural identities of 'new Englishes', English in everyday use with new sections on gender identities, forensic studies, and 'big data' in corpus linguistics, and digital developments, including the emergence of new online varieties in social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp. Packed with brand new colour illustrations, photographs, maps, tables and graphs, this new edition is an essential tool for a new generation of twenty-first-century English language enthusiasts.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108423590

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9781108423595

Journey to Heal

Seven Essential Steps of Recovery for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

By: Sutherland, Crystal

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Journey to Heal

Seven Essential Steps of Recovery for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

By: Sutherland, Crystal

A path of hope and healing for survivors of childhood sexual abuse A woman who was sexually abused as a child is confronted with many internal questions: Am I worthless? Will I get past the pain? Do I matter to God? These and similar questions can carve a deep hole in an already wounded soul. Too often, the lies of worthlessness are believed, the pain becomes too much to handle, and survivors find themselves making choices that lead to more heartbreak. With over 42 million survivors (both male and female) in the United States alone, the need for a clear path to healing is great. Crystal Sutherland—herself a survivor of CSA—knows that while the recovery process is complex, healing is possible with God’s help. For women who want to progress from simply coping to living abundantly, Journey to Heal guides readers through seven essential steps to recovery found in Scripture. Candid and open about her personal journey of healing, Crystal comes alongside her reader as a friend who understands. Infused with biblical truths, stories of hope from other survivors, and practical wisdom, this book leads women to discover the life of wholeness God has for them.

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Kregel Publications

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0825444012

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9780825444012

The English Language

A Guided Tour of the Language

By: David Crystal

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The English Language

A Guided Tour of the Language

By: David Crystal

This is the definitive survey of the English language - in all its forms. Crystal writes accessibly about the structure of the language, the uses of English throughout the world and finally he gives a brief history of English. The book has been fully revised and there is a fascinating new chapter on 'The effect of technology' on the English language. 'Illuminating guided tour of our common treasure by one of its most lucid and sensible professionals' The Times 'A splendid blend of erudition and entertainment' THES

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Penguin UK

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0141929308

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9780141929309

English as a Global Language

By: David Crystal

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English as a Global Language

By: David Crystal

Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107611806

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Problems in Contract Law

Cases and Materials

By: Charles L. Knapp,Nathan M. Crystal,Harry G. Prince

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Problems in Contract Law

Cases and Materials

By: Charles L. Knapp,Nathan M. Crystal,Harry G. Prince

In Problems in Contract Law: Cases and Materials, Ninth Edition, by Charles L. Knapp, Nathan M. Crystal, and Harry G. Prince, a balance of traditional and contemporary cases reflect the development and complexity of contract law. Explanatory notes and text place classic and contemporary cases in their larger legal context, while questions and problem exercises bridge theory and practice. Adaptable for instructors with different teaching techniques, this successful book includes various perspectives and contractual settings, and offers a highly intelligent, contemporary treatment of contract law. It can easily be used in teaching by traditional case analysis, through problem-based instruction, or using theoretical inquiry. New to the Ninth Edition: Seven new cases that reflect advances in or improved statements of contract law Two restored cases (Kirksey v. Kirksey and Hill v. Jones) that provide valuable perspectives on fundamental areas of contract law Eight new problems (including seven net additions and one replacement) to provide more review options for teachers and students and to add contemporary fact patterns A new, two-color design featuring interesting photographs illustrating people and places discussed in some of the cases Editing of note and text material to reduce length without affecting coverage Reorganization of text and comment material to focus comments primarily on historical developments, allowing professors flexibility in assigning or deleting comments Student accessibility to deleted cases from prior editions through Connected Casebook, allowing professors the further flexibility of continuing to easily assign cases for which they have a particular preference Professors and students will benefit from: Flexible application for professors with various teaching methodologies: traditional, problem, theoretical, and practical A mixture of classic and contemporary cases The authors’ emphasis on accessibility of the material—rejecting a hide-the-ball approach Review questions at the end of each chapter that are primarily designed for students to perform self-assessments of their grasp of the material. Answers with explanations are included in an appendix within the book.

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Aspen Publishing

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1543811027

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9781543811025

The Teacher's Lunchbox

Learning to Enjoy the Home School Journey

By: Crystal Vance

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The Teacher's Lunchbox

Learning to Enjoy the Home School Journey

By: Crystal Vance

The homeschooling journey can be quite daunting. With so many teaching methods, curricula providers, and learning styles, it can be overwhelming to figure out how everything fits together. No one knows this better than homeschooling mom Crystal Vance. For the last eleven years, through trial and error Crystal has worked through the gamut of choices and come away with some great insights into making the homeschooling journey one that is both incredibly rewarding and surprisingly enjoyable. With a down-to-earth style, she provides practical suggestions for overcoming many of the obstacles that you face as a homeschooling parent. She offers an inside look at the homeschooling struggles she personally experienced while teaching her four children. Whether you're just getting started or are a veteran homeschooler, Crystal's advice is sure to provide a framework for a successful homeschooling journey.

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WestBow Press

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1449722687

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Optimistic Wisdom

By: Srisuda Dhamwichukorn,Crystal Boon

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Optimistic Wisdom

By: Srisuda Dhamwichukorn,Crystal Boon

Wisdom requires clear vision-the ability to see the things that matter, to pass over the things that don't, and the discernment to know the difference. In a fast-paced world, wisdom is also sometimes not equated with optimism. But is this pessimism about the future wise? Not according to the new book, Optimistic Wisdom: Living in Peace without Worry, by Dr. Srisuda Dhamwichukorn. The waves of wisdom that travel from East to West have a peaceful swell; the ocean of Pacific is peaceful. The tradition of wisdom taught from the Far East has much to do with discernment. While Western traditions often examine one's place in the world by looking outside first, the Eastern traditions teach the opposite: look first inside, then prepare for whatever adventures the outside may offer. Dr. Dhamwichukorn hints at this complementary view of the two traditions, along with the places where they peacefully interact. A native of Thailand, she grew up in a land of contrasts: sprawling, urban Bangkok has its islands of peace, the havens of shelter from worry that have traditionally housed the most clear-eyed of monks and buddhas. So how do these teachings find wisdom without worry? A fundamental tenet that often raises questions is the realization that life is suffering. If the future is a path away from worry and towards peace, then many teachers have taught what amounts to a startling starting point. As Dr. Dhamwichukorn writes in easily understandable affirmations, the first shore relieving this ocean of suffering is the knowledge that the path exists in the first place. The path, the discipline, the peaceful mind-these are the refuges of those free from worry. Therein lies the excitement of peace: freedom. Even as adventures present what may appear to be evidence of selfishness, a shortage of love and compassion, and the unforgiving failure to forget those things that don't matter, the freedom of peace persists. That is this book's discerning quality-to balance selfishness with sharing, to meet hate with love, to find peace without worry. Written in a modern, but simple style, the beautiful book Optimistic Wisdom: Living in Peace Without Worry offers rest and reflection in a troubled ocean. This is a guide filled with optimism. The author, having flown across the Pacific from Thailand to America, refreshingly describes why that ocean between East and West is named for peace itself. Reviewed by David Noever Dr. David Noever serves as the executive vice-president and chief technology officer and is responsible for overall development and implementation of the Mobular Technologies' technology. Dr. Noever received his Ph.D. from Oxford University, as a Rhodes Scholar, in theoretical physics and B.Sc. from Princeton University, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He was named 1998 Discover Magazine's "Inventor of the Year," for novel development of computational biology software and internet-search robots, culminating in co-founding the startup company cited by Nature Biotechnology[v. 15, October 1997, p. 1035] as first in its technology class. He has authored more than 80 scientific research articles and book chapters. He also received the Silver Medal of the Royal Society, London, UK and is a former Chevron Scholar, San Francisco. ___________________________________________ OTHER READER COMMENTS "I really like the good peaceful energy that the book spreads. As soon as I opened the book, I felt its peaceful energy spreading A book that spreads positive vibrations Hope it could help to develop peace in the whole world. My best regards," By Carlotta Segre, UN-Geneva "Today, when many values are relative and vague,Optimistic Wisdom gives a thoughtful, universal guide to discerning good from evil. Although I liked many things about the book, two ideas especially caught my eye. The idea in chapter 7

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Trafford Publishing

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1412008255

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9781412008259

Making a Point

The Persnickety Story of English Punctuation

By: David Crystal

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Making a Point

The Persnickety Story of English Punctuation

By: David Crystal

David Crystal ends his triumphant trilogy about the English language by looking at the way we punctuate and why.

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Macmillan

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1250060419

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9781250060419

Think on my Words

Exploring Shakespeare's Language

By: David Crystal

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Think on my Words

Exploring Shakespeare's Language

By: David Crystal

For decades, people have been studying Shakespeare's life and times and in recent years there has been a renewed surge of interest in aspects of his language. So how can we better understand Shakespeare? David Crystal provides a lively and original introduction to Shakespeare's language, making his plays easily accessible to modern-day audiences. Covering the five main dimensions of language structure - writing system, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and conversational style - this book demonstrates how examining these linguistic 'nuts and bolts' can help us achieve a greater appreciation of Shakespeare's linguistic creativity.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107394619

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BECOME A WARRIOR Discovering Your Abilities In Christ

By: Crystal Olko

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BECOME A WARRIOR Discovering Your Abilities In Christ

By: Crystal Olko

Discover who you are and what you have and how to fight the good fight of faith by knowing the Word of God which is the only way to truly have victory over all devils and every lofty thing that sets itself up against the true knowledge of God. Spiritual growth is an important ingredient of being part of the body of Christ. Studying in areas where you need to grow and learn how to walk in righteousness is essential to living out the life Christ died for us to have.

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Lulu.com

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0359141951

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Crystal's Journey

By: Crystal L. Shank

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Crystal's Journey

By: Crystal L. Shank

This book is an autobiography of my life story. It entails my early birth, and introduction into my family. It gives details of my childhood, and overcoming milestones. Its the story of my struggles in school with bullies, and my self-image. Its a story of my lifes trails, and triumphs. It leads you down the road of my Brain Tumor, and overcoming the odds. From dealing with the loss of loved ones, and friends, to fi nding my new found faith. It takes you on the journey of my life. This book teaches you many life lessons along this powering journey.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1462876986

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Internet Linguistics

A Student Guide

By: David Crystal

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Internet Linguistics

A Student Guide

By: David Crystal

The Internet is now an integral part of contemporary life, and linguists are increasingly studying its influence on language. In this student-friendly guidebook, leading language authority Professor David Crystal follows on from his landmark bestseller Language and the Internet and presents the area as a new field: Internet linguistics. In his engaging trademark style, Crystal addresses the online linguistic issues that affect us on a daily basis, incorporating real-life examples drawn from his own studies and personal involvement with Internet companies. He provides new linguistic analyses of Twitter, Internet security, and online advertising, explores the evolving multilingual character of the Internet, and offers illuminating observations about a wide range of online behaviour, from spam to exclamation marks. Including many activities and suggestions for further research, this is the essential introduction to a critical new field for students of all levels of English language, linguistics and new media.

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Routledge

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1136825584

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Words Words Words

By: David Crystal

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Words Words Words

By: David Crystal

Words, Words, Words is all about the wonder of words. Drawing on a lifetime's experience, David Crystal explores language in all its rich varieties through words: the very building blocks of our communication. Language has no life of its own: it only exists in the mouths and ears, hands, eyes and brains of its users. As we are guided expertly and passionately through the mysteries and delights of word origins, histories, spellings, regional and social variations, taboo words, jargon, and wordplay, the contribution we all play in shaping the linguistic world around us becomes evident. Words, Words, Words is a celebration of what we say and how we say it. It invites us to engage linguistically with who we are: to understand what words tell us about where we come from and what we do. And as they continually shape our lives, it suggests ways that we can look at words anew and get involved with collecting and coining words ourselves.

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Oxford University Press

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0191607290

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9780191607295

Walking English

A Journey in Search of Language

By: David Crystal

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Walking English

A Journey in Search of Language

By: David Crystal

From an acclaimed linguist, “part travelogue, part memoir, and part meditation on the intellectual and emotional underpinnings of language. . . . Priceless.” (Booklist) In this discursive jaunt through the groves and thickets of the English language, David Crystal creates an entertaining narrative account of his encounters with the language and its speakers. Woven from personal reflections, historical allusions, and observations of travelers, this fascinating journey through the language we use every day will have readers thinking twice about each word they speak. Starting in Wales and moving from England to San Francisco by way of, yes, Poland, Crystal encounters numerous linguistic side roads that he cannot resist exploring, from pubs to trains to Tolkien. Walking English is a captivating exploration of language by “one of England’s greatest living language commentators.” (The New Statesman) “In a conversational style that includes plenty of quirky facts, Crystal captures the exploratory, seductive, teasing, quirky, tantalizing nature of language study, and in doing so illuminates the fascinating world of words in which we live.” —Publishers Weekly “An informative, transformative trip into the mysterious, mutating, magical thicket of English.” (Kirkus Reviews) “Like passing the afternoon with a knowledgeable uncle.” —The Wall Street Journal “The Dr. Johnson of our age.” —The Sunday Herald “The book reads like a donnish Bill Bryson, a Bryson possessed with a maniacal passion for the Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language! . . . [A] compelling guide.” —Independent “Crystal proves an entertaining companion! It is pleasant to ramble with him along the byways of language.” —The Tablet

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Abrams

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1468306251

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Apostolic Based Bible Studies from L.R.C. (Life Restoration Center) Apostolic Church

Compiled by John A. Vasquez Jr.

By: Dora Crystal Solis

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Apostolic Based Bible Studies from L.R.C. (Life Restoration Center) Apostolic Church

Compiled by John A. Vasquez Jr.

By: Dora Crystal Solis

Dora Crystal Solis is collaborating with her Pastor on getting the message of the Word of God out to the public statewide and hopefully nationwide as well. They are not trying to convert anybody but to inform everyone reading the book that there is hope and guidance found in the word of God and it will help them find peace, joy and understanding about the Bible itself.

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1456736256

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The Relationship

By: Crystal Evans

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The Relationship

By: Crystal Evans

The story begins with the daily routine of a woman who is discovering who she really is. During her uncertain state of being, she just goes back in time and shares with the reader about every intimate moment in her life. Even more amazing, she takes you on this journey with her and God while revealing his presence in your life as well. She bluntly asks, "God, what did I do wrong?" She goes on to describe the ways that God speaks to her and the importance of having a relationship with God. Each chapter and each section within chapters offer a new experience, which might feel a bit like a reality show, yet this book is clearly about the presence of God. You will never read another Christian-based book such as this. The author demonstrates a very humanlike experience as a Christian. This book offers a realistic view of being a follower of Christ. The author's story is welcoming and thought-provoking. This book and the following six connectors to "The Relationship" was written with the hope that others become open and willing to be honest about their life journey and, ultimately, develop a relationship with God.

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Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

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1639615148

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Guys

10 Fearless, Faith-Focused Sessions on Issues That Matter to Guys

By: Dan Jessup,Helen Musick,Crystal Kirgiss

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10 Fearless, Faith-Focused Sessions on Issues That Matter to Guys

By: Dan Jessup,Helen Musick,Crystal Kirgiss

Targeted for high school freshmen and sophomores, Guys presents 10 lessons dealing with what it means to be a young man in Christ. In a non-prescriptive way, this curriculum will give guys a chance to explore the concept of a being a godly man in the midst of an image-driven society.

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Zondervan

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0310241383

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Just A Phrase I'm Going Through

My Life in Language

By: David Crystal

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Just A Phrase I'm Going Through

My Life in Language

By: David Crystal

A cross between an autobiography and an introductory to linguistics which will serve multiple purposes and appeal to both students and the general reader alike. Crystal's engaging writing style makes this both entertaining and informative, a valuable combination Answers the all important question 'What is linguistics?' and 'What do linguistics do?' through the personal story of this hugely successul and popular linguist. Includes an 8-page colour plate section with over 60 photos.

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1134011865

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Words in Time and Place

Exploring Language Through the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary

By: David Crystal

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Words in Time and Place

Exploring Language Through the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary

By: David Crystal

Did you know that the English language has over 150 words for the adjective 'drunk' developed over 1,000 years? Be prepared to learn words you have never heard before, find out fascinating facts behind everyday words, and be surprised at how lively and varied the English language can be. Published to critical acclaim in 2009, the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary is the first comprehensive thesaurus in the world to arrange words by meaning in order of first recorded use. Using its unique perspective on how the English language has developed, Words in Time and Place takes 15 themes and explores the language in these areas over time - explaining when new words appeared, where they came from, and what such changes say about times in which they emerged. The themes chosen are varied, universal topics and show the semantic range of the thesaurus and what it can tell us about the words used in areas of everyday life. Learn about the different words for dying and money, or types of pop music, as well as words for a privy, oaths, and words for being drunk. Written by the world's leading expert on the English language, David Crystal, the book carries his trademark style of engaging yet authoritative writing. Each chapter features an introduction to the language of that topic, followed by a timeline of vocabulary taken from the historical thesaurus showing all the synonyms arranged in chronological order. The timelines are annotated with additional quotations, facts, and social and historical context to give a clear sense of how words entered the English language, when, and in which context they were used. Words in Time and Place showcases the unique and excellent resource that is the Historical Thesaurus and reveals the linguistic treasures to be found within. This fascinating book will appeal to anyone with an interest in words and in the development of the English language.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199680477

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9780199680474

Palliative Practices

An Interdisciplinary Approach

By: Kim K. Kuebler,Mellar P. Davis,Crystal Dea Moore

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Palliative Practices

An Interdisciplinary Approach

By: Kim K. Kuebler,Mellar P. Davis,Crystal Dea Moore

The first book of its kind, this must-have resource examines the integration of palliative interventions from a disease-specific approach, providing practical guidance on caring for patients who follow a progressive, chronic disease trajectory prior to death. This uniquely practical book addresses all aspects of palliative care, going beyond theoretical information to advise practitioners on the most effective management of common symptoms and providing physical, psychological, and spiritual comfort to patients and families. The multidisciplinary focus of care is reflected by collaborative contributors and diverse authorship of an oncology/palliative care nurse practitioner, a physician, and a social worker. Expert authors in the field of palliative care - an oncology/palliative care nurse practitioner, an MD, and a social worker - represent the collaborative nature of caring for chronically ill patients. The most common illnesses that cause death in the United States are addressed in separate chapters on specific disease states: Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Nephrology, Oncology, and Neurology. Case studies at the conclusion of each chapter illustrate important patient scenarios in the context of clinical practice. Comprehensive drug information for symptom management and comfort measures is provided in an appendix, as well as palliative care assessment tools and helpful website resources. An entire chapter is devoted to cancer pain. Objectives at the beginning of each chapter introduce the reader to concepts that will be addressed in that chapter. Each chapter ends with multiple-choice objective questions to test the reader's comprehension, with answers and rationales provided in the back of book. Prognostic tables demonstrate precisely how and when to integrate palliative interventions into the course of an advanced illness, identifying prognostic indicators where appropriate. Other important topics are covered with chapters on sleep, ethics, cultural and spiritual issues, and the dying process.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323028217

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9780323028219

The Emotional Edge

Discover Your Inner Age, Ignite Your Hidden Strengths, and Reroute Misdirected Fear to Live Your Fullest

By: Crystal Andrus Morissette

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The Emotional Edge

Discover Your Inner Age, Ignite Your Hidden Strengths, and Reroute Misdirected Fear to Live Your Fullest

By: Crystal Andrus Morissette

Ever Feel Like Your Inner Age Doesn’t Match Your Outer One? The Emotional Edge empowers you to stop reacting in knee-jerk ways that hurt and instead start expanding your life to become the greatest expression of you possible. Once you know your Emotional Age, you can take any needed steps to become an authentic adult so you stop giving your power away. You’ll learn: You’ll learn: --Whether you’re a Parent, Child, or Adult ‘archetype’—take the Emotional Age Quiz and find out --When you’re inadvertently sabotaging yourself and why --How to channel fear and anger into courage and willingness --How to change your communication scale and style from passive or aggressive to assertive, accepting, and ultimately peaceful --Methods for fine-tuning into your unique needs mentally, emotionally, and physically --Ways to live your best life without guilt, shame, or blame --And lastly, how to rewrite and re-route your relationship, work, and bliss paths Never feel like a victim of circumstance, genetics, or your past again. Instead of letting your emotions get the best of you, now it’s time to get the best of them!

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Harmony

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0553418432

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The Fight for English

How language pundits ate, shot, and left

By: David Crystal

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The Fight for English

How language pundits ate, shot, and left

By: David Crystal

Lynne Truss's 'Eats, Shoots and Leaves' injected new life into the long-standing arguments over rights and wrongs in English usage. Now David Crystal brings together his own distinctive style and unique expertise to provide the first thorough-going assessment of the ongoing debate. With a lively, humorous, and accessible approach, Crystal charts the battles past and present, illustrating the characters and attitudes involved from a wide range of written sources. He combines a chronological survey of key influences in the area of usage with discussion of particular themes such as punctuation, spelling, and pronunciation. And he looks ahead to the future in the context of recent education policy shifts. A positive and compelling case is made for variation in usage of English based on appropriateness of situation, arguing that 'zero tolerance' in relation to language is a profoundly flawed approach. Crystal offers an original and authoritative counter-argument to the prescriptivist agenda that has been expounded in many accounts of English usage over the years. The Fight for English is the book that everyone concerned with English usage has been eagerly awaiting.

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OUP Oxford

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0191650528

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9780191650529

Island Splashes

By: Crystal G. Reece

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Island Splashes

By: Crystal G. Reece

What is important is the circles of influence that have helped me to become who I am today. God has used each splash to divinely order every step to ripple through every part of my life, ministry, and story. I pray to continually make splashes with those impacts from here to the uttermost parts of the earth, by living out each lesson learned. Never forget that regardless of the size of the splash, each one of them continues to ripple across the ocean of life. Crystal Reece, Author Her story is our story. Its the life of contrasts the writer of Ecclesiastes told us about. Sadness and joy, tears and victory, grief and dancing, crawling and flying its all there. But, unlike so many, the fragile segments of Crystals life are held together by the God-thread of unwavering trust. It is this very thread that reaches out and weaves you into the amazing tale of a life of selfless devotion to the God of the universe. More than a memoir, this is a story that can become yours if you let it. Melani Shock, Pentecostals of Alexandria, and author of Eat This Book If you expect this book to be about a young womans call to do missions work, it is. Do you perceive it to be about prayer? You are correct. Do you view this as a how-to book on finding Gods will and experiencing His provision? Right again; its all this and more! This book illustrates how God strategically places influencers in our lives to splash us, as Crystal so ably states, causing ripple effects. As you read, may your heart be stirred, causing you to splash others with the all-encompassing love of Jesus Christ! David and Kathy Brott, missionary envoys; Global Missions UPCI

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WestBow Press

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1490800654

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Words on Words

Quotations about Language and Languages

By: David Crystal,Hilary Crystal

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Words on Words

Quotations about Language and Languages

By: David Crystal,Hilary Crystal

From Homer ("winged words") to Robert Burns ("Beware a tongue that's smoothly hung") to Rudyard Kipling ("Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind"), writers from all over the world have put pen to paper on the inexhaustible topic of language. Yet surprisingly, their writings on the subject have never been gathered in a single volume. In Words on Words, David and Hilary Crystal have collected nearly 5,000 quotations about language and all its intriguing aspects: speaking, reading, writing, translation, verbosity, usage, slang, and more. As the stock-in-trade of so many professions—orators, media personalities, writers, and countless others—language's appeal as a subject is extraordinarily relevant and wide-ranging. The quotations are grouped thematically under 65 different headings, from "The Nature of Language" through the "Language of Politics" to "Quoting and Misquoting." This arrangement enables the reader to explore a topic through a variety of lenses, ancient and modern, domestic and foreign, scientific and casual, ironic and playful. Three thorough indexes—to authors, sources, and key words—provide different entry points into the collection. A valuable resource for professional writers and scholars, Words on Words is for anyone who loves language and all things linguistic.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226122018

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9780226122014

Spell It Out

The Curious, Enthralling and Extraordinary Story of English Spelling

By: David Crystal

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Spell It Out

The Curious, Enthralling and Extraordinary Story of English Spelling

By: David Crystal

Presents a history of English spelling through chapters that cover such topics as the introduction of the Roman alphabet, each letter's origins, and the development of long and short vowels.

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Macmillan

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1250003474

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9781250003478

Introduction to Language Pathology

By: David Crystal,Rosemary Varley

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Introduction to Language Pathology

By: David Crystal,Rosemary Varley

This new edition includes the introduction of the WHO distinctions between impairment, disability and handicap; an increased focus on information processing approaches to language disorders, and the introduction of revision questions as well as tutorial activities at the end of every chapter to support student learning.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118713974

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9781118713976

Refined

Through the Furnace of Affliction

By: Crystal Harris

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Through the Furnace of Affliction

By: Crystal Harris

Have You Ever Been So Low That You Thought You Couldn't Get Back Up? Crystal Harris has.

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Charisma Media

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1629992445

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9781629992440

Learning to Follow the Leader When the Leader Is You!

A Biblical Guide to Effective and Practical Leadership

By: Dr. Crystal L. Williams

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Learning to Follow the Leader When the Leader Is You!

A Biblical Guide to Effective and Practical Leadership

By: Dr. Crystal L. Williams

Are you a ministry leader who needs to reignite your fire and passion for leading God’s people? Author Crystal L. Williams seeks to help you light your flame and discover what godly leadership should look like. Learning to Follow the Leader When the Leader Is You offers a journey through the Word, citing the many examples of leadership—beginning with God himself, who is the ultimate leader. Leaders of all kinds can gain insight and practical knowledge from this easy-to-read guide, which combines experience, education in leadership, and the revelation of Word through the Spirit of God. This collision of theories and the Living Word presents a framework that not only will promote effective leadership in the church but can also be applied to leadership of any kind for a believer. Examining leadership from a biblical standpoint, this guide uses scripture to address the many areas of struggle that leaders often face, and offers assistance to those who want lead by following God.

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WestBow Press

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1664256229

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Burn

By: Crystal Hubbard

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Burn

By: Crystal Hubbard

Cinder Wyatt wants only one thing—a chance to start over. A new life seems pos- sible when she moves across the country to the quiet town of Webster Groves, Missouri. Cinder finds an ally in Giancarlo Piassanti, an ex-Marine turned martial arts instructor whose private lessons teach Cinder more than simply how to defend herself. But just when Cinder thinks she no longer has to look over her shoulder, her past nightmare returns and threatens her new life. . .her very life.

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Genesis Press, Inc.

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1585715069

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9781585715060

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