Finally, a fun wedding organizer for gay grooms! This planner covers every aspect of the event so the big day goes off without a hitch—focusing on the details of the celebration and steering away from the politics of gay marriage, Getting Groomed offers a refreshing approach to readers planning a wedding or commitment ceremony. Couples will learn how to set a budget, organize the guest list, design invitations, dress and style for the big day, and much more. This elegant planner is the resource—and perfect gift—for stylish grooms-to-be.
2018 Christian Book Award finalist (New Author category) "Too many Christians I know have grown bored and frustrated with just 'believing' in Jesus. They've settled for salvation someday, not realizing they can experience a fuller life today." Many Christians share a secret. Few of us dare to speak it out loud, because doing so would feel like taking a slap at God--and it wouldn't make us look good either. Yet this secret is affecting us painfully on the inside every single day. Here it is: Believing in Jesus has left us disappointed. At one point we were thrilled and hopeful about living a life of trusting in Christ. But over time our experience has failed to live up to our expectations or make the difference we thought it would. So we've begun to think: "This can't be all there is to being a Christian." If that's what you've been thinking . . . you're right. No Easy Jesus holds the key to moving forward when you're bored, disillusioned, and beaten down by faith-as-usual. It's a clarion challenge to wake up each day and choose Jesus all over again; to make the tough, gritty choices that align your way with His and lead to true fullness of life. Because when you decided to follow Jesus, you didn't sign up for what was easiest--you signed up for what was best.
Award winner: “Hearing about Down syndrome directly from these young men has a good deal more impact than reading any guide from a professional.” —Booklist This book is in Mitchell and Jason’s own words. . . . We wanted readers to have a true-to-life sense of their charm, their directness, their humor and warmth, and, yes, their intelligence. At ages nineteen and twenty-two, respectively, Jason Kingsley and Mitchell Levitz shared their innermost thoughts, feelings, hopes, dreams―and their experiences growing up with Down syndrome. Their frank discussion of what mattered most in their lives―careers, friendships, school, sex, marriage, finances, politics, and independence―earned Count Us In numerous national awards, including the EDI Award from the National Easter Seal Society. More important, their wit, intelligence, candor, and charm made for a powerful and inspirational statement about the full potential of people with developmental disabilities, challenging prevailing stereotypes. In this edition, with a new afterword, the authors also discuss their lives since then: milestones and challenges, and changes both expected and unexpected. “Their parents were told to expect nothing. But Jason Kingsley and Mitchell Levitz were lucky, because their parents didn’t listen. They gave their sons that chance to show how far they could go—and they’ve astounded everyone!” —Jane Pauley “This single volume will do more to change stereotypes about Down syndrome than any book I have read. These two young men steal our hearts and wash away generations of misconceptions.” —Mary L. Coleman, MD, Emeritus, Georgetown University “An excellent illustration of what it’s like to have Down syndrome . . . Most moving here are the portrayals of strong family relationships.” —Publishers Weekly “Will open eyes and touch the heart.” —Library Journal
Learn how the pros trade and invest to win in the stock market game. Don't make the same mistakes. In fact, the easiest way to mastery is to learn from other masters and that is what you can do here. You will get the insights and edge you need to begin making money in the stock market today. Learn why Peter Lynch, George Soros, John Templeton, Warren Buffet, and others became the stuff legends are made of.
Perhaps you're lucky enough to have recently met someone. You may be attracted to her. She may seem sweet. But do not, I repeat, do not be caught off guard. Are you prepared to recognize a Stage 5 Clinger when you see one -- before it's too late? How can you tell if you've encountered one of these specimens? Know the warning signs. Has your date ever: -Curled up in your back seat instead of exiting the vehicle when you attempt to drop her off? -Caused you to exceed your text message limit for the month -- in a matter of days? -Tricked you into meeting her mother? -Invited herself over during the game to give you a surprise? -Frightened other women just for speaking with you? If this sounds familiar, you need to run, not walk, to the nearest safe location. You are in danger and should take immediate shelter. That is, unless you're Jason Mitchell. Realizing the benefit that firsthand knowledge of this species could bring to his fellow man, and finding himself in a unique position to gather that knowledge, Jason has valiantly decided to "take one for the team." Without reservations, he has crossed over to the other side. He has boldly gone where very few men have gone before and, luckily for the entire dating population, he has lived to tell the tale. No longer will the male population find themselves in this perilous situation without suitable mental armament. This invaluable field guide will take you deeper into Stage 5 Clinger country than any researcher has ever come -- until now. "Chronicles of a Stage 5 Clinger" is as valuable a resource as you will ever find. Arm yourself with the Chronicles, a beer, and a trusty wingman; you just might save yourself a lot of unnecessary grief.Jason: we salute you.
Contains a collection of brief biographical sketches on the young drivers of NASCAR, including Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kurt Busch, Jimmie Johnson, Ryan Newman, Matt Kenseth, and Tony Stewart.
Side Stories" is an anthology of short stories by game developers. Authors come from both digital and analog game development, computer games to paper games. Contributors include Greg Costikyan (veteran game designer of "Paranoia" and "Star Wars: The Role-Playing Game"), Christopher Mitchell (WGA award nominee for game writing, "Deathspank", "Simpsons Hit and Run"), and Rees Savidis (writer and award winning filmmaker, "SSX", "Driver: San Francisco"), and others. A share of proceeds will be donated to the Child’s Play charity. Included stories: “Sheepdog” by Bren Lynne An armed student defends his classroom from a shooter. “Spaceship and Bicycle” by Greg Costikyan Asteroid prospectors undertake innovative repairs after their spaceship is crippled. “Fizzy Piss Grape Shit” by Rees Savidis The end of the world, from the other perspective. “And The Heart Goes Tick Tick Tick” by Chris Dahlen A matchmaker finds adventure and romance when and where she least expects it. “Buried Legends” by David Dubord Unearthing buried treasure releases unexpected riches. “Paper Cuts” by Peter Walsh A software developer has problems after he reveals the weaknesses in government surveillance systems. “Cultists” by Christopher Mitchell Members of an apocalypse cult, frustrated with the lack of results, take matters into their own hands. “Lucky Malloy and the Cuban Zombie Crisis” by Jason Dozois A washed-up football player turned zombie hunter faces trouble when his cat becomes a zombie boss monster. “The Christmas Trolls” by Andrew Laing A game developer stands trial for creating a game that turns users into Trolls.
In 2005, while researching the implications of the Civil Partnerships Act, HM Treasury and the Department of Trade and Industry concluded that 6%% of the population of the United Kingdom should be classed as gay; one in every 16.6 people and an estimated 3.5 million people in total. As of 2012, there are over 4,000 professional footballers currently playing the game in England alone. Despite this, there are currently no openly gay professional footballers in the country. However, to suggest that this issue is exclusive to English football would be drastically wide of the mark. In actual fact, this complete lack of openly gay professional players can be observed throughout all of the top professional football leagues across the world. 'A Culture of Silence' tells the story of football's problematic relationship with homosexuality and of the homophobia that, unquestionably, still plagues the sport.
Learn the stock picking secrets of the best investors in the world. Learn how greats such as Warren Buffet, George Soros, and Peter lynch among others have made their money for years, beating out the market and competition consistently. Value investing, growth investing, CAN SLIM, technical analysis, and others are found within these pages. You can find a strategy to meet your investing goals and risk tolerance.
CBT Made Simple - The Complete Guide To Overcoming Depression, Anxiety, Fear, Intrusive Thoughts And Managing Anger - Learn How To Master Your Emotions
CBT Made Simple - The Complete Guide To Overcoming Depression, Anxiety, Fear, Intrusive Thoughts And Managing Anger - Learn How To Master Your Emotions
Are You Ready to Learn Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Change Your Life? Are you... ✓ Suffering from anxiety, depression, or obsessive thoughts? ✓ Struggling with controlling your emotions? ✓ Overwhelmed and unable to cope with certain situations? Don't just sit there and hope you'll feel better tomorrow! Mental health issues don't go away on their own and can't be cured by taking a nap or walking in a forest. You should stick to scientifically proven methods that actually work. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a well-developed and well-studied method that's used to help people overcome depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, and many other mental health issues. To put it simply, CBT is about uncovering and changing thoughts and beliefs that make you unhappy. They are like weirdly shaped lenses that distort your vision of reality. CBT removes these distortions and makes you see the world clearly. Here is the good news: You can practice many CBT techniques at home! All you need is a high-quality beginner-friendly handbook such as this one. This book will: Explain the basic concepts of CBT with easy-to-understand examples Teach you to identify problems and come up with actionable solutions Provide step-by-step guides to CBT techniques that you can try at home Help you regain control of your feelings, thoughts, and motivation Provide a glimpse of other therapeutic techniques like Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and others If you've had negative experiences with other self-help books promising to improve your mental health, this CBT book is still worth trying. CBT is not an empty promise, not a set of "inspirational quotes", not an esoteric theory of questionable quality. It's a scientifically designed toolkit that will empower you to be the best version of yourself. Sounds interesting? Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-Click", and Get Your Copy Now!
As a man, I'm flesh and blood, I can be ignored, I can be destroyed; but as a symbol... as a symbol I can be incorruptible, I can be everlasting". In the 2005 reboot of the then dormant Batman film franchise, Batman Begins, Bruce Wayne articulates how the figure of the superhero can serve as a transcendent icon. It is hard to imagine a time when superheroes have been more pervasive in our culture. Today, superheroes are intellectual property jealously guarded by media conglomerates, icons co-opted by grassroots groups as a four-color rebuttal to social inequities, masks people wear to more confidently walk convention floors and city streets, and bulletproof banners that embody regional and national identities. From activism to cosplay, understanding how these different groups and interests have made use of this powerful icon is essential to unmasking the appeal of superheroes and their wider impact. To address this interest, The Superhero Symbol brings together scholars from a range of disciplines, alongside key industry figures. Collectively, these contributions provide fresh perspectives on how these costume-clad heroes have engaged with media, culture, and politics, thereby becoming the "everlasting" symbols to which a wayward Bruce Wayne once aspired"--
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