This book is the first in Western literature to focus on the poetry of Li Yu and Feng Yen-ssu. It contains nearly one hundred translations of Chinese poems written during the brief and turbulent Southern T'ang Dynasty (907- 960 A.D.). Bryant describes and evaluates the major contribution of Li Yu and Feng Yen-ssu to the evolution of the poetry form known as 'tz'u' -- a form which reflects the highly developed cultural milieu of the period.
A better way of looking at how to handle your problems. No one likes problems. We all face them of varying types, degrees and at different times. This book offers a perspective that will enable anyone to face their problems in a new way.
A postal worker confronts the supernatural after he is assigned a cursed route near an abandoned tannery. An attempted robbery goes awry when dimwitted thieves decide to knock off a coffee joint ... before it opens for business. Touring musicians experience uncomfortably close encounters while on the road in Northern Ontario. Serial killers and shape shifters are the least of their problems. Bad song writing—that’s the real elephant in the room. These and other stories form a linked narrative in which the mysterious Benny Tak appears and disappears. Is he a cipher? Some insidious background performer who shows up in everyone’s personal narrative? Either way, he is ready for his close-up—with lines. Eerie and at times otherworldly, the darkly comic tales in Rerouted take unexpected detours, exploring what happens when plans change, things get weird, and fate gets rerouted.
The poetry of the Ming dynasty has been relatively neglected in scholarship of the past century, and the 'Archaist' poets of the middle Ming especially so. This book attempts to redress this neglect by presenting by far the most detailed treatment available in any language of the life, milieu, and work of Ho Ching-ming (1483-1521). While Ho's participation in the Archaist circle of Li Meng-yang in his youth is confirmed, the later development of his ideas is shown to move toward a stance usually thought more representative of the following century. The book also argues that 'May Fourth' accounts of the pre-modern literary tradition are seriously flawed and require replacement.
Life can seem boring and repititious at times. We all need a reason for living, and we need for our life to have purpose. I think, that with the proper perspective, we can find meaning and purpose in the most basic, seemingly ordinary, day to day things that most of us take for granted.
In the middle of the most pitiful hell I have ever known, God broke the chains of sin and set me free while sitting in Arizona State Prison for a terrible crime. Jesus made a way for me. I was without hope, recently divorced, and facing eight years in prison when I was set free from a lifetime of pain. I was broken, thirsty, and lost; and this is where I was blessed with salvation in a New International Version (NIV) Bible with plenty of time to read. I was blessed to learn about the new life that I had heard so many "Jesus freaks" talk about. This is the very real testimony of the Lord's power to change a heart from evil to righteousness, from damnation to salvation, and from hopelessness to infinite hope. My testimony is of our God's awesome power to save. He is reaching into the darkest prisons and the bleakest of places with a message of forgiveness and love. No one has walked in my shoes, but the Lord has numbered my steps for his glory. If being saved from hell is too hard for you to believe, then maybe this book will change your mind. I once was sure I would certainly die and go to hell, until God showed me his Son, Jesus Christ! I sing a constant song of gratitude from the heart, and now I am a "Jesus Freak" born again, child of God too! Many blessings to you.
This is a book that addresses a question that we all ask a some point in our lives..... Why does evil exist in the world, if there is a God, why doesn't He do something about it.
A study in decision making Life is a series of choices. Every day we are faced with many situations in which we need to decide how we are going to respond. Essentially, we get our information about how we choose from either one of two sources, we either choose to believe the lies we are constantly bombarded with, or we choose truth.
The ocean is the most powerful force on the planet. It can either be force for creation and beauty, or it can be a force for destruction. Let's take a look at what that means...
Autobiography of the life of Pastor/Presiding Elder Carrie Bryant, Founder & Pastor of Tabernacle Churches in certain Regions of the State of Florida & of other churches birth from the ministry."--Title page verso.
Continuous delivery adds enormous value to the business and the entire software delivery lifecycle, but adopting this practice means mastering new skills typically outside of a developer’s comfort zone. In this practical book, Daniel Bryant and Abraham Marín-Pérez provide guidance to help experienced Java developers master skills such as architectural design, automated quality assurance, and application packaging and deployment on a variety of platforms. Not only will you learn how to create a comprehensive build pipeline for continually delivering effective software, but you’ll also explore how Java application architecture and deployment platforms have affected the way we rapidly and safely deliver new software to production environments. Get advice for beginning or completing your migration to continuous delivery Design architecture to enable the continuous delivery of Java applications Build application artifacts including fat JARs, virtual machine images, and operating system container (Docker) images Use continuous integration tooling like Jenkins, PMD, and find-sec-bugs to automate code quality checks Create a comprehensive build pipeline and design software to separate the deploy and release processes Explore why functional and system quality attribute testing is vital from development to delivery Learn how to effectively build and test applications locally and observe your system while it runs in production
Everythihng that mankind creates originates with an idea conceived within a mind. It seems reasonable to consider as we look at the complexity of our cosmos that it is the result of a mind.
This is a study in how we are made in the image of God, and how that affects our interaction with one another. Since we are made in the image of God, the way we respond and treat other people is a reflection on how we relate to God.
Some of the laws in the Old Testament seem a bit strange to us. Let's look at a few and see what they mean for us now. First I look at what they meant then, and how they apply to us now.
Most organizations with a web presence build and operate APIs; the doorway for customers to interact with the company's services. Designing, building, and managing these critical programs affect everyone in the organization, from engineers and product owners to C-suite executives. But the real challenge for developers and solution architects is creating an API platform from the ground up. With this practical book, you'll learn strategies for building and testing REST APIs that use API gateways to combine offerings at the microservice level. Authors James Gough, Daniel Bryant, and Matthew Auburn demonstrate how simple additions to this infrastructure can help engineers and organizations migrate to the cloud; and open the opportunity to connect internal services using technologies like a service mesh. Learn API fundamentals and architectural patterns for building an API platform Use practical examples to understand how to design, build, and test API-based systems Deploy, operate, and configure key components of an API platform Use API gateways and service meshes appropriately, based on case studies Understand core security and common vulnerabilities in API architecture Secure data and APIs using threat modeling and technologies like OAuth2 and TLS Learn how to evolve existing systems toward API- and cloud-based architectures
This book studies the New Testament texts to determine what faith is all about. As a lay author, he inspects with the conviction that if a relationship with God is not accessible to all persons, then the idea of religion makes little sense. The chapters invite readers to examine what they believe or determine the impact of no belief on their life’s direction. While the author discloses much of his views, it is not an attempt to convert any reader to believe as he does. Whether Christianity is true or not, there is no denying its impact on civilization. Each chapter looks at events in the life of Jesus. Each episode fosters questions about the meaning of life. As Socrates suggested, the reader’s answers will serve to make that life worth living.
One of the most important foundations for a person's life, and many times, one of the most neglected, it their worldview. I invite you to join me in an examination of my perspective on worldview. This can also be referred to as your life paradigm, the filter through which you interpret reality.
This book is a parody and is not meant to reflect my real worldview or beliefs about life. It is not meant to be taken seriously. However, I do hope it serves to make people think about the way we just take what we are taught for granted, as if it is always the truth, which, often, it is not.
Everyone faces trials of many kinds in their lives. It is not a matter of "if", but "when". Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world. How do you face your trials?
A study on modern concepts of space and their fallacies. This is an in-depth look at current ideas and beliefs about the cosmos, the age of earth, and an examination of the possibilities of life in outer space.
Get to know Congress with Citizen Baby! How does Congress work? A house divided against itself cannot stand, and neither can Citizen Baby (yet!). Come along as Citizen Baby cuts through the partisan rancor to reveal the inner workings of the legislative branch. Children and adults alike will enjoy learning about Congress in this adorable, informative board book.
Get to know the Supreme Court with Citizen Baby! What makes the Supreme Court so supreme? Citizen Baby will consider the evidence and rule on what many consider to be the most powerful branch of government. Children and adults alike will enjoy learning about the highest court in the land in this adorable, informative board book.
Get to know what the president does with Citizen Baby! What does the president do all day? Citizen Baby knows! Learn all about the most powerful person in the world from the most powerful person in the household. Children and adults alike will enjoy learning about the presidency in this adorable, informative board book.
Crunch Time relates the story of a couple of teenagers who undergo a practical process of repentance and pacification in regard to God. This title refers to a phrase one might use at a rather crucial moment in a competition, while also suggesting a potentially important chapter of human experience. Combining a conception of certain Christian principles with a sense of diverse challenges that may be part of life in a modern society, the narrative imparts a message about belief. Crunch Time was written in the form of a script. The author, a lover of Shakespearean plays, was inspired to articulate the story as if anyone could associate with the characters. The main purpose of this novel is to articulate and illustrate the love of Jesus Christ. It makes no difference who you are. God loves you and He desires a relationship. Although Jesus cares, one must make a crucial decision for oneself. The next breath of one's body is not guaranteed; it is "Crunch Time." Time is running out on many; however, one must choose Christ to experience love, peace, and happiness. Within many communities, the young black males are under attack. Seventy percent of them are dropping out of school to attend the "Corner University." Drugs, violence, and premarital sex are among the pinnacle of problems. Many youth are throwing their hands up from the different experiences life gives. Sadly, when some of these young men throw their hands up, they will be staring down the barrel of a gun! The novel, Crunch Time, is written for all races. There is a message for all to hear. The characters in this novel represent the entire human race.
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