Wrestling is as much a part of winter in Iowa as is snow and cold. Dreams of state championships begin in elementary school and, since 1972, come to fruition-or heartbreakingly fall short-at an arena in Des Moines in February or March. The tournament finals sell out, and individuals and teams carve their names on the sport's history tree each year. Some champions were deaf, some were amputees, but all earn the respect of thousands for their work ethic-a hallmark of the state's populace. Is this heaven? No, it's better than that. It's high school wrestling in Iowa!
Are you living with terrible habits in your life that just wont go away? Are you struggling in your marriage or relationships? Are you ready to live a life that is more meaningful, more peaceful, and gives you something to look forward to? If so, you have picked up the book that is for you. In these pages, you will find the way to having great relationships with your friends and family, because you will find the way to a great relationship with your Creator.
Daniel McCool chronicles the surging grassroots movement to bring America's rivers back to life and ensure they remain pristine for future generations. This book confirms the surprising news that America's rivers are indeed returning to a healthier, free-flowing condition. Through passion and dedication, ordinary people are reclaiming the American landscape, forming a nation-wide "river republic" of concerned citizens from all backgrounds and sectors of society. McCool profiles the individuals he calls "instigators," who initiated the fight for these waterways and have succeeded in the near-impossible task of challenging and changing the status quo. He ties the history, culture, and fate of America to its rivers and presents their restoration as a microcosm mirroring American beliefs, livelihoods, and an increasing awareness of our shared environmental fate.
Much has been written about legal questions surrounding Indian water rights; this book now places them in the political framework that also includes water development. McCool analyzes the two conflicting doctrines relating to water use—one based on federal case law governing the rights of Indians on reservations, the other sanctioned by legislation and applied to non-Indians—based on the "iron triangles" of bureaucrats, legislators, and interest groups that dominate policy issues. He examines the way federal and BIA water development programs have reacted to conflict, competition, and opportunity from the turn of the century to the 1980s and updates the situation in an introduction written for this edition.
Since the beginning of the reservation era, the bitter conflict between Indians and non-Indians over water rights was largely confined to the courtroom. But in the 1980s the federal government began to emphasize negotiated settlements over lawsuits, and the settlements are changing water rights in fundamental waysÑnot only for tribes but also for non-Indian communities that share scarce water resources with Indians. In Native Waters, Daniel McCool describes the dramatic impact these settlements are having both on Indian country and on the American West as a whole. Viewing the settlements as a second treaty era, he considers whether they will guarantee the water future of reservationsÑor, like treaties of old, will require tribes to surrender vast resources in order to retain a small part of their traditional homelands. As one tribal official observed, "It's like your neighbors have been stealing your horses for many years, and now we have to sit down and decide how many of those horses they get to keep." Unlike technical studies of water policy, McCool's book is a readable account that shows us real people attempting to end real disputes that have been going on for decades. He discusses specific water settlements using a combination of approachesÑfrom personal testimony to traditional social science methodologyÑto capture the richness, complexity, and human texture of the water rights conflict. By explaining the processes and outcomes in plain language and grounding his presentation in relevant explanations of Indian culture, he conveys the complexity of the settlements for readers from a wide range of disciplines. Native Waters illustrates how America is coming to grips with an issue that has long been characterized by injustice and conflict, seeking to enhance our understanding of the settlements in the hope that this understanding will lead to better settlements for all parties. As one of the first assessments of a policy that will have a pervasive impact for centuries to come, it shows that how we resolve Indian water claims tells us a great deal about who we are as a nation and how we confront difficult issues involving race, culture, and the environment.
This book examines the centrality of personality in political discourse since the Enlightenment. It considers the theory known as the “politics of authenticity,” its counter-discourses, and the ways in which it has degraded or enriched our collective political life. Using three models of politics to understand our current political predicaments—the politics of authenticity, politics of theatricality, and institutional politics—this volume argues that we need to envision a politics based on the best parts of each model: one that incorporates the ability for the oppressed to speak outside the institutional mechanisms of government. With the continuing erosion of public faith in political institutions, we have instead been left with the most troubling aspects of both authentic and theatrical politics. By exploring recent events and trends in American politics, this book ultimately makes a normative case that we need to balance demands for authenticity in our political actors with the equally necessary political values of deliberative institutions, processes, and decorum.
This book is a collection of 91 fundamental quotes and aphorisms of Jose Marti: "Others go to bed with their mistresses; I with my ideas." "A selfish man is a thief." "Peoples are made of hate and of love, and more of hate than love. But love, like the sun that it is, sets afire and melts everything." "Liberty is the essence of life. Whatever is done without it is imperfect." "Life on earth is a hand-to-hand mortal combat... between the law of love and the law of hate.
Not all mysteries have to be about a crime. In Finding Richman the search is for someone who is giving away lots of money to needy everyday folks. The interaction between searchers ranges from dictatorial to romantic. The rich man knows he is being pursued, but still continues to give funds taken from a surprising source. The reason for his giving is inspiring, as is his testimony. Throughout the search, God makes his presence known. As the searchers get closer to their prey, God gets closer to impacting their lives as well.
Bearhouse: A Special Place is an autobiographical book about the life, love, and faith shared by a family on a small farm in southeast Arkansas. It shares both the good times and bad, the laughs and the cries, and how a common love for Jesus and his creation led a family through life in the wilderness.
Jesus Got His Hands Dirty. What About You? Jesus did not share the gospel with the poor, profane, and rebellious where they lived just so that we would share it only with the prim and proper, in churches. He did not suffer the agony of the cross so that we would live safely within the church walls, untouched by the hurting world around us. He was not raised from the dead to new life so that we would keep ourselves, His message, and His power out of reach of the people who need it. Jesus got His hands dirty, interacting with a messy world to reach those He loves. Today, our church services, music, look, attitudes, and actions are all are so clean and proper, it’s hard for anyone to be touched by them. In trying to be clean, we have forgotten how messy life can be. To be effective for Him, we must start serving as He did, where life is messy. Dirty Christians is a call for the people of Christ to... • Leave the safety of the church to venture out into the messiness of the real world of people with deep hurts, serious issues, and torn apart lives, and love them as He did • Chase after the life of service and love—the standard to which He has called us • Discover in the messiness of serving God why being Christlike cannot be an option, but must be a necessity • Experience the power of God as never before as we do what Jesus did and love as He loved Dirty Christians is not a “let’s feel good about ourselves” kind of book. If you’re up for the challenge to live Jesus out to this world, read it...and see what God can do through you when you dare to live out a messy faith. A native of southeastern Michigan, Daniel Brown lives in South Alabama where he and his wife, Debbie, pastor Anchor Assembly of God in Bayou La Batre. The father of two, and grandfather of five (so far), Daniel encourages Christians to get a little dirty while serving. He is currently working on his next book, Crude Church. www.dirtychristians.org Follow us on Twitter @dirtychristians Like us on Facebook at dirtychristiansministries
34 Days In... By: Dr. Daniel T. Hines 34 Days In… details Dr. Daniel T. Hines personal experience during his 34 days in jail and the revelations and encouragement from God that accompanied this experience. Comprised of daily reflections and revelations, each entry offers a personal take away that will encourage the reader. Inspired of the Lord Jesus Christ, 34 Days In… reaches toward a multitude of people, whether they are within or without the religious sect.
Daniels second new and exciting book The New Day Experience Part II Using The Shield Of Protection has a major impact on knowing what God did for us in His Son Jesus Christ. The Book has major doctrines that will build the reader who wants to advance in their spiritual and natural life. Daniel explains in his book the need to come out of ignorance by applying the doctrine that is learned by presenting the Word of God back to God through prayer because God honors His Word which is above His name [Psalms 138:2]. Daniel uses his past not to boast but to let the reader know that anything that they may go through in life they can still experience joy and forgiveness, and continual blessings from God.
Ever felt like you just weren't cut out to live a life that is pleasing to God? Have you ever wondered how to overcome your temptations and mistakes? This book helps you understand how to wage spiritual warfare against the devil and how to avoid mistakes that cause Christians to give up their walk with Christ. It is a look at Christianity from a modern and practical viewpoint.
The Secret Rebellionis written to confront and challenge the reader, regarding the areas of their lives that they have not fully surrendered to God. It also delves into exploring the meaning of this hidden rebellion against God and its effects. It begins with an idyllic story of a young gentleman who seems like a good man. But he ends up losing everything because he left his master's house. The remainder of the book follows this pattern, exploring how we might appear right even when we are in rebellion against God. The book finishes up by revealing the cure that can be found in God, and God's desire for us.
We all desire to live victorious lives, following the example imparted by Jesus's life and guided by the Holy Spirit to fulfill God's plan for our lives. However, when facing life's storms, it is easy to become overwhelmed and start to believe in the devil's lies. Take it from author Sylvia Daniel; battling the devil for your soul is not an easy conquest. It is achievable though, and her new, nonfiction book, The Mouth of God, testifies to the importance of speaking the word of God into life. A difficult childhood due to an unloving mother led Sylvia to believe the devil's lies of her unworthiness, until she began reading the Bible and found His loving plan for her. The Mouth of God instructs readers about the need to use the Bible as a shield against the devil's tricks and to recognize God's good work created in each of us.
Succeeding in today's corporate and not-for-profit boardrooms is tougher than ever before, with new and established board directors facing myriad new and rapidly globalizing governance challenges. Directors and aspiring board candidates need a survival guide to beat the odds and avoid crises—the best credentials and the best of intentions aren't enough. This book is that guide. Board Games: Straight Talk for New Directors and Good Governance is an essential resource for any current or aspiring board director. It identifies the issues directors are most likely to face in today's rapidly changing, potentially hazardous business environments, offering candid, well-informed insights that address emerging issues, potential conflicts, and real-board situations. Readers will learn how to be more effective, more informed, and more diligent directors committed to the shareholders' best interests—even if that mindset challenges the interests of current management. This book shows new directors on any board how the current systems of financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and crisis management work, serving as a playbook that can help them serve the corporate good while protecting themselves—and do the right thing for shareholders, employees, customers, and communities they serve. The authors apply their extensive experience at the top of various corporations and nonprofit organizations to identify the behind-the-scenes, boardroom-culture issues that can trip up any director and demonstrate the critical importance of committing to the right governance, due diligence, and independent oversight.
Synopsis Society has changed faster in the past hundred years than in any other period of human history. This change has profound spiritual implications that most of us are completely unaware of. In a unique way, Conditioned exposes a conspiracy that starts from the beginning of time to the end of the world. It tells how Satan has slowly but surely groomed society to become what it is today, and how he has prepared it for the leadership of the Antichrist in the future. The speed at which human society has been changing in the last hundred years is not only the result of us being an intelligent dynamic species, but also the result of a complex machinery engineered to move society in a direction that benefits Satan's agenda. Conditioned describes this machinery and exposes its: roadmap strategies milestones progression through time and space. For those believers who are having a hard time navigating an increasingly dark world, Conditioned equips you with spiritual "high-tech night-vision goggles." It helps you understand a world with a growing antichurch, antiChristian, and antiIsrael spirit while demonstrating how believers still triumph in the end by the power of the Holy Spirit. Author's BIO: Daniel Senga carries a special message for not only the body of Christ but also for everyone in the current generation. He is an international preacher of the Gospel with over 15 years in ministry. God has touched thousands of people in his gospel meetings and conferences around the world. His message is often accompanied by an exceptional prophetic anointing manifested both in his spiritual gifts and biblical teachings. He is the president and founder of Meditation Garden, a missionary organization dedicated to preparing believers for the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.
An original approach to the study of bureaucratic behavior that formulates a model of agency power supported by analysis of seven federal natural resource agencies.
This book is a continuation of the first text entitled “Pyrrhic Victory The Cost of Integration”. This text focuses on identifying solutions to the issues that were addressed in the previous book and it takes a cohesive and empathic approach to deal with Black issues and issues affecting all minorities. This provocative text brings to life the quote “Before You Remove The Knife” and it closely examines the knife, the person or group who placed the knife in the wound, and the person or group that is responsible for removing it and healing the damaged and infected area. The text allows readers to travel back in time to reevaluate slavery, Jim Crow, and other significant moments that have created the current movement in the Black community. This book uses theoretical concepts to solve some of the problems in society, but most importantly this book brings awareness to our youth. It also supplies readers alternatives if their request for equity is not met and the peace and pieces are not provided to complete their historical puzzle. “There is not a typical response when it comes to addressing the injustice in America, just as there is no typical response to addressing the loss of an unarmed human by the hands of the police. The Black community is only asking for an Andy Griffith, not a Bull Conner.” -Daniel F. Upchurch.
An original approach to the study of bureaucratic behavior that formulates a model of agency power supported by analysis of seven federal natural resource agencies.
The violence, confl icts, senseless wars, divorces and many other evil activities against each other globally is the lack of patience. The world is facing such atrocities and wickedness because of selfishness, greed, then also people are not ready to understand each other. This small book exposes some of the weaknesses that fi ght against our patience and some strengths which can enhance our patience. It is a book for all who are ready to notice how our impatience can destroy good intentions and also how we can build a society who are ready to embrace each other regardless of colour, religion, age, or sex. Even though the book targets Christians, I should think that politicians, statesmen, married couples, legal institutions and other stakeholders can largely benefi t from reading it.
David takes a deep breath as he stoops down to retrieve 5 smooth stones from a nearby brook. In that brief moment David faces the inevitable, he is confronted by the brooks and streams that he has often passed in days gone by. It was no coincidence that David found himself kneeling to retrieve the 5 smooth stones. Peering into the water David catches a glimpse of his own reflection. In his own face he sees his ancestors and those who would come after him, but how could he bridge the gap between his past and his future? Could the secret be found in the 5 smooth stones? What would it take to confront the mighty Goliath? Today we are faced with the many of the same challenges and realities that David would face that day out on the battlefield. Today we confront the giants of discouragement, destruction, harassment and flawed humanity and today we too can be Giant Slayers! We too have the tools necessary to bring into submission the things that would seek to destroy us. Awaken & Embrace the Giant Slayer within!!! Desmon R. Daniel, PhD. Is best noted for his ability to deliver a timely and whit filled message to audiences of all ages. As a retired Superintendent of Schools he is also the CEO of Motivating Factor an organization designed to help empower others to reach their full potential. A graduate of the Vanderbilt University School of Divinity Desmon utilizes biblical principles as a powerful means of changing the lives of those he encounters.
Every choice reveals character, worldview, morality, belief and hope. This book focuses the reader's attention on these choices. Its stories are about cars and faith, and invite the curious to discover the connection between the two. Than Jesus is Savior and Lord is the other contention of this work. Given the political climate, many do not wish to be labeled "intolerant; " it is deemed scandalously exclusionary to insist Christ is the only Redeemer. Some see Jesus' claim to be "the way, the truth, and the life" as inappropriate. This book makes it plain that just as "without faith it is impossible to please God." Without faith is Christ Jesus it is impossible to have either forgiveness or peace.
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