A stunning inside story of a man determined to overcome issues in relationships, family life, and homelessness; told from the perspective of a summer in Atlanta.
Best Book of the Year NPR • The Washington Post • Boston Globe • TIME • USA Today • Entertainment Weekly • Real Simple • Parade • Buzzfeed • Electric Literature • LitHub • BookRiot • PopSugar • Goop • Library Journal • BookBub • KCRW • Finalist for the National Book Award • One of the New York Times Notable Books of the Year • One of the New York Times Best Historical Fiction of the Year • Instant New York Times Bestseller A singular and stunning debut novel about the forbidden union between two enslaved young men on a Deep South plantation, the refuge they find in each other, and a betrayal that threatens their existence. Isaiah was Samuel's and Samuel was Isaiah's. That was the way it was since the beginning, and the way it was to be until the end. In the barn they tended to the animals, but also to each other, transforming the hollowed-out shed into a place of human refuge, a source of intimacy and hope in a world ruled by vicious masters. But when an older man—a fellow slave—seeks to gain favor by preaching the master's gospel on the plantation, the enslaved begin to turn on their own. Isaiah and Samuel's love, which was once so simple, is seen as sinful and a clear danger to the plantation's harmony. With a lyricism reminiscent of Toni Morrison, Robert Jones, Jr., fiercely summons the voices of slaver and enslaved alike, from Isaiah and Samuel to the calculating slave master to the long line of women that surround them, women who have carried the soul of the plantation on their shoulders. As tensions build and the weight of centuries—of ancestors and future generations to come—culminates in a climactic reckoning, The Prophets fearlessly reveals the pain and suffering of inheritance, but is also shot through with hope, beauty, and truth, portraying the enormous, heroic power of love.
Amy, the Queen of the fairies, is interviewed after she has become famous. Her passion for her family is noted by Steve who is interviewing her. He does a deep detailed interview of her family. Especially her twin sisters who crush on Steve during the interview. Amber and Uncle Joe love the attention as they push each other and everyone else out of the way. Which leaves Amy to fill in the details later.
An “engrossing new biography” of the actor famed for his menacing onscreen persona—and his offscreen work for peace and civil rights (Film Quarterly). The Lives of Robert Ryan is an in-depth look at the gifted, complex, intensely private man Martin Scorsese called “one of the greatest actors in the history of American film.” The son of a Chicago construction executive with strong ties to the Democratic machine, Ryan became a star after World War II on the strength of his menacing performance as an anti-Semitic murderer in the film noir Crossfire. Over the next quarter century, he created a gallery of brooding, neurotic, and violent characters in such movies as Bad Day at Black Rock, Billy Budd, The Dirty Dozen, and The Wild Bunch. His riveting performances expose the darkest impulses of the American psyche during the Cold War. At the same time, Ryan’s marriage to a liberal Quaker and his own conscience launched him into a tireless career of peace and civil rights activism that stood in direct contrast to his screen persona. Drawing on unpublished writings and revealing interviews, film critic J.R. Jones deftly explores the many contradictory facets of Robert Ryan’s public and private lives, and how these lives intertwined in one of the most compelling actors of a generation. “Engaging . . . Jones describes a complex man who grappled publicly with the world’s demons and privately with his own, among them alcohol and depression.” —Associated Press “Jones has done a superb job . . . A masterly biography.” —Library Journal Includes photographs
Amber the fairy queen is acting under the leadership of the united dimensional worlds of the fairy kingdoms. Amber is the person who is used to remove strong holds of evil that exist on many worlds. Fairies cannot live on worlds that has a strong evil presence. Fairies have to be very careful how they interact with evil. It is Amber's job to make that interaction. Amber had to approach the evil spirit as a harmless child, she talked Jason to go with her to make it seem they were not a threat to the evil over lord. That was the only way to confront her face to face.
This book talks about the perspectives of a father and daughter as they deal with the daily struggles of diabetes after learning his only child has Type 1 Diabetes. They reveal how their daily lives change from a spiritual and natural standpoint. They encourage readers to stand on faith and know that just because you may be temporarily knocked down, you don't have to be counted out because with God you can C Your Way Through.
A book about the memoirs of United States Air Force Colonel Stan Jones, an exciting book where he tells the story from his passion for the Air Force and for his family, with 5,000 flying hours and 999 of them in combat. from a man who managed to make his dream come true, serve in the USAF and fly in various destinations, in Europe, the United States, South America, Vietnam ... An essential book for anyone passionate about aviation and military history.
This beautifully illustrated catalogue highlights 101 works of art from the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art at the University of Oklahoma. Combining full-color reproductions with explanatory text, the catalogue presents significant examples of Asian, European, American, American Indian, and contemporary art from the museum’s permanent collection. For visitors to the museum and art aficionados, these pages offer a tour of the museum’s exceptional paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and photographs. Arranged in chronological and thematic sequence, the catalogue entries focus on single works, each by a different artist. Authors Eric McCauley Lee and Rima Canaan discuss the artists’ backgrounds and analyze the featured works. Where appropriate, related objects in the collection appear as accompanying illustrations. The celebrated artists represented in the catalogue include Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, Allan Houser, and members of the Taos Society of Artists. Published to coincide with the opening of the museum’s new wing, designed by renowned architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen and named in honor of Mary and Howard Lester, this catalogue celebrates the extraordinary development of the museum’s collections over nearly three-quarters of a century.
The American workplace exhibits a growing imbalance when it comes to human identity. Leaders are frequently defined in the absence of their critical social identifiers, but the exclusion of these identifiers is a mistake and ignores essential physical, cultural, and spiritual realities. Their exclusion is especially problematic for leaders of the Black identity and the Christian faith. Color-blind ideology harms people of color, while religion-blind systems damage people of faith, and both are especially problematic for individuals who reckon with both realities. Rather than abandoning an individual's social identities, the ones we choose and the ones we do not, Leading While Black draws on the lived experiences of executive-level leaders of the Christian faith and Black identity, and offers a testament to the power of a living God in the social fabric of public life. Instead of ignoring the narrative arc of social identities and the weight they carry when considering an individual's conception of leadership, Torrance Jones leans into the value of those identities and asserts their integral importance for Black leaders and for those who work with and for Black voices. The reality of those who live with the experience of being Black and Christian in the workplace matters for the grand narrative of leadership in the United States. Through conversations and deep attention to the lived experience of leaders, Torrance Jones explores the intersectionality of these two worlds--Black and Christian--and inspires readers to lead from the context of all that they are.
We human beings all have one thing in common: we all face giants in our lives that threaten our safety and well-being. Every day we face some type of challenge that troubles our minds. No matter how huge your giant is, you can beat it by faith in God through Jesus Christ. Look at the size of God! He is bigger than all your giants. God can do anything. The question Can God? can emphatically be changed to an exclamatory statement: God can! After reading and practicing the principles of this book, you will see giants falling at your feet through your faith in God.
The Bible states in John 8:32 "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." What is the truth about Christmas? Is it nothing more than a pagan (non-Christian) ritual and too commercialized (exploited for profit)? Should we celebrate it? Does the Bible say anything at all about this holiday? In his book The Truth About Christmas, Clarence answers these and other questions such as Was Jesus born on December 25th? Why was he born in a smelly stable and not some place else? Were there really three wise men that came to the stable to worship the baby Jesus? Were these men actually led by a star to Bethlehem or were they led by some other sign? Is it wrong to give gifts? Should we have decorated trees in our homes? What about outdoor decorations? and so on.
In 1888, Charles Colcock Jones Jr. published the first collection of folk narratives from the Gullah-speaking people of the South Atlantic coast, tales he heard black servants exchange on his family's rice and cotton plantation. It has been out of print and largely unavailable until now. Jones saw the stories as a coastal variation of Joel Chandler Harris's inland dialect tales and sought to preserve their unique language and character. Through Jones' rendering of the sound and syntax of nineteenth-century Gullah, the lively stories describe the adventures and mishaps of such characters as "Buh Rabbit," "Buh Ban-Yad Rooster," and other animals. The tales range from the humorous to the instructional and include stories of the "sperits," Daddy Jupiter's "vision," a dying bullfrog's last wish, and others about how "buh rabbit gained sense" and "why the turkey buzzard won't eat crabs.
The apocalypse has come and gone. The seals have been broken, the horns sounded, and the bowls emptied. God has passed judgment and created a new world for His faithful: Eterni. Settling the supervision of Zion in Archangel Mikael's loyal hands, God leaves with a third of the angelic hosts to create some other reality, universe, world, beings. A thousand years pass in harmonic serenity, but suddenly odd occurrences begin adding up, producing an uneasiness in heaven. An angel falls ill for the first time in eternity, sinister sightings appear on Eterni, and a new and unknowable prophecy is announced. What had begun as the age of peace is quickly becoming anything but; as unfolding events herald the return of the Morning Star.
It's time. It's time to build a personal relationship with the Lord and savior Jesus Christ. In All Call, author Arthur William Jones Jr. discusses the importance of entering into this relationship and how it can be achieved. Establishing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is one step on the path to spending an eternity in heaven. But while on earth, God has a purpose for your life, and as you draw closer to the Lord, your purpose will be revealed. The first step in the process is to repent your sins as an expression of love for Him. Then, grow in your faith by reading the Bible, attending church, and gathering with others in prayer. Supported by scriptural examples, All Call invites all to join in the quest for everlasting life. Jones, who has accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and savior, urges all to accept Jesus so he can forgive your sins, come into your heart, and change your life. AUTHOR BIO Arthur William Jones Jr. is retired from a career in the army. He has been a care deacon for more than ten years and has preached at the Light House Men's Center of Clarksville for two years. He and his wife, Juanita, have five children and seven grandchildren.
Georgia native and former mayor of Savannah provides an insightful look into the history of Georgia through a detailed examination of towns that flourished and then faded away. With specific emphasis on the colonial period, the work explores the role Georgia's settlers played in conflicts with Spanish and British colonial powers, as well as the economic and social factors that caused these towns to thrive, but ultimately not to survive. A fascinating resource for anyone interested in the history of the South, or in what makes a town survive and thrive, or what makes people move elsewhere.
Frozen Tears of Heaven is about living and surviving in a world that can be so cold and lonely sometimes. I talk about my loneliness and my conversations with God that bring me true peace and understanding. I also talk about my past and my future as one day I will become an angel of God. A beautiful rainbow has been found at the end of this journey. Frozen Tears of Heaven fall down on my face and I become immortal. I am eternally blessed. A memoir of survival and freedom.
For more than 30 years, soil testing has been widely used as a basis for determining lime and fertilizer needs. Today, a number of procedures are used for determining everything from soil pH and lime requirement, to the level of extractable nutrient elements. And as the number of cropped fields being tested increases, more and more farmers and growers will come to rely on soil test results. But if soil testing is to be an effective means of evaluating the fertility status of soils, standardization of methodology is essential. No single test is appropriate for all soils. Soil Analysis Handbook of Reference Methods is a standard laboratory technique manual for the most commonly used soil analysis procedures. First published in 1974, this Handbook has changed over the years to reflect evolving needs. New test methods and modifications have been added, as well as new sections on nitrate, heavy metals, and quality assurance plans for agricultural testing laboratories. Compiled by the Soil and Plant Analysis Council, this latest edition of Soil Analysis Handbook of Reference Methods also addresses the major methods for managing plant nutrition currently in use in the United States and other parts of the world. For soil scientists, farmers, growers, or anyone with an interest in the environment, this reference will prove an invaluable guide to standard methods for soil testing well into the future. Features
Soon in the not too distant future, Christians are scheduled to take an exciting and quick flight to Heaven. Jesus the Pilot of the flight is going to descend to earth in the middle of the air with a host of angels and saints of old and take us out of this world of suffering and sorrow to a home of perfect peace, joy, and safety. This flight is called, “the rapture.” The Rapture is described in greater detail in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 1 Corinthians 15:50-56. This book, The Rapture: Don’t Miss This Flight will tell you what to expect and how to make reservations for the flight, so you too can take the flight with the countless others from around the world.
Ion Association in Proton Transfer Reactions: Use of ESR for the Quantitative Determination of Gas Phase Atom and Radical Concentrations summarizes the basic information essential for the measurement of both gas phase atoms and free radicals concentration by electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy. Organized into two chapters, this book first explains the ion association in proton transfer reactions, and then characterizes the ion pairs. The second chapter focuses on the specific use of the ESR spectroscopy. This book also details the gas phase species detected by ESR spectroscopy, including each of the spectra, and the intensities of the spectral lines of the various atoms and radicals. The actual measurements made by this instrument are also shown.
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