Jim Sides draws upon a lifetime of experiences to dovetail stories taking place on opposite sides of the world. Through tragedy, misfortune, and international intrigue the participants discover the difference between head knowledge and heart knowledge. That difference is the great divide illustrated most critically in the matter of a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. The story opens with the hijacking of a Japanese airliner carrying a double agent to North Korea in 1969. Events in both Koreas become interspersed with the story of a spiritual transformation in the United States where the derelict Edwin Scruggs and the outwardly successful Reverend Reagan Ainsworth discover what it means to live true Christianity. The death of Scruggs brings into focus the priorities of Ainsworth, Daniels, the mission worker Betty Hodges, and the pompously religious Paul Johnson. Even after his death Edwin Scruggs serves as a guide to the way home. Tension between right and wrong in the arenas of leadership, sovereignty of nations, personal morality, and the need for worldwide understanding and brotherhood is evident; the importance of relationships is woven into the narrative from beginning to end. Nearly all of the events are based on fact, although they have been fictionalized for the telling. Jim Sides received the Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1965 from Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, NC, and holds the Master of Church Music (1967) and Doctor of Musical Arts (1982) from Southwestern Seminary, Fort Worth, TX. From 1967-1971 he served on active duty as an Air Force Administrative Officer, with assignments in Florida, South Korea, and Illinois. He has served churches in the southeastern United States for thirty years and was on college music faculties for seven years.
My first look at 100% Biodegradable, and one hell of an introduction. Strongly recommended." - Richard McAuliffe, 2000ad and Beyond. A bad batch of booze spells undead disaster for St. Patrick's Day revelers, mankind sinks its trigger-happy teeth into intergalactic assassination, the president of earth sells his race down the river, advances in gene-blending reveal a darker side to humanity, and two apocalypse survivors face off against the psychotic android scourge known as The Milk Machine... The second 100% Biodegradable Collection pulls together 25 of the most twisted, darkly humorous, carnage-filled strips from issues 7-10 of the long running digital comics anthology, and features the likes of John Freeman (Doctor Who, Judge Dredd Magazine), Valentin Ramon (D4VE, Zombies Vs Robots), Chris Sides (Dark Matter, British Showcase Anthology), Tony Suleri (Slumdroids, Cosmogenesis), and Alan Burrows (Transmetropolitan, Eagle)...all neatly packaged beneath the rotting remains of a zombie-tastic front cover, illustrated by award winning 2000ad artist Dan Cornwell. If you're a fan of classic anthology comics such as 2000ad, Heavy Metal, Deadline or Tales From The Crypt, then this one's for you. Praise for the 100% Biodegradable Comic Series: "A brilliant showcase of writing and artistic talent." - Jamie Brackell, Pop Culture Bandit "Something of interest for all comic fans." - Ian J Simpson, Geek Syndicate "It offers a great ensemble of talented artists and writers the chance to let loose their crazy ideas onto the pages to offer something that truly has to be read and admired." - Connor Filsell, A Place To Hang Your Cape "Every story has a bit of subtle, dry humor." - Marcus E.T., Black Ship Books "Eye-catching and distinctive." - Andy Oliver, Broken Frontier "A diverse and interesting mix of stories, all with a pulpy fun feel." - Jennifer DeRoss, Comic Crusader
Whether sprawled on barstools or preaching from pulpits, people need to make sense of their world, and in Jim Sanderson's world of West Texas, pulpits and barstools are where many of them do so. Sanderson himself stood for many years at a podium, teaching at a community college in Odessa, Texas. There, tired of academic papers and sometimes losing the distinction between fiction and nonfiction, he turned to the world around him to figure out the meaning (or meanings) of education and of culture itself. In a series of autobiographical ruminations, Sanderson develops the theme that frontier wildness is still alive, especially in West Texas, though it may be repressed by fundamentalist religion and conservative politics. West Texans, he finds, have to reconcile the two sides of their contrary natures: the farmer, best represented by the fundamental church, and the frontiersman, best represented by the sleazy bar. Through this theme of internal conflict, Sanderson weaves his experiences of art and censorship, Texas myths in film and fiction, the interaction of Hispanic culture with the culture of West Texas, contradictions posed by academic interests in vocational teaching institutions, intellectual elitism versus the real world, and West Texas women's definition and self-definition. Through the examples of his students, he shows how the quest for the West Texas myth--freedom, liberation, and fulfillment--is always transforming, whether for good or bad. In the end, he recognizes that his insights may tell more about himself than about West Texas, but by trying to make meaning out of his experience, he tells us something about the way all of us learn and think about ourselves.
If you’re a leader—in business, sports, a church, school, or military unit—you’ll want to read The Leadership Excellence Journey, daily inspiration from Pat Williams. The senior vice president of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, Pat Williams has spent decades studying the topic of leadership—and this book of daily readings combines his insights with Bible-based principles to boost your personal influence to ever-higher levels. History has shown that true leadership involves loving and serving your people—and The Leadership Excellence Journey provides 180 compelling readings to challenge you in every aspect of your leadership role.
Jim Street learned early in his career that fairness and accuracy were two of the most important words of his profession. From the beginning to the end of his forty-year career as a sportswriter covering major league baseball and professional football on the West Coast, Street strived to listen to both sides of each story and print the truth. Street chronicles his intriguing sportswriting career beginning in high school when he discovered his passion for writing while covering beats for the local newspaper, the Butte Valley Star. As he moves through his career, Street details his experiences working alongside iconic athletes and coaches that included O.J. Simpson, Randy Johnson, Joe Montana, Bill Walsh, John Madden, and Ichiro Suzuki while sharing fascinating insight into what it was like to cover the Oakland Athletics famed Mustache Gang in 1972 featuring future Hall of Fame legends Catfish Hunter, Reggie Jackson, and Rollie Fingers, several World Series and All-Star games, the first World Baseball Classic, two Super Bowls, four Rose Bowls, the Kentucky Derby, and the mens and womens US Open golf tournaments. Life from the Press Box shares memories from the forty-year career of a former MLB.com beat reporter and long-time baseball writer who played a significant role during a bygone era.
When China opened its doors to the West in the late 1970s, Western businesses jumped at the chance to sell their products to the most populous nation in the world. Boardrooms everywhere buzzed with excitement?a Coke for every citizen, a television for every family, a personal computer for every office. At no other time have the institutions of Western capitalism tried to do business with a communist state to the extent that they did in China under Deng Xiaoping. Yet, over the decade leading up to the bloody events in and around Tiananmen Square, that experiment produced growing disappointment on both sides, and a vision of capturing the world's largest market faded.Picked as one of Fortune Magazine's "75 Smartest Books We Know," this updated version of Beijing Jeep, traces the history of the stormy romance between American business and Chinese communism through the experiences of American Motors and its operation in China, Beijing Jeep, a closely watched joint venture often visited by American politicians and Chinese leaders. Jim Mann explains how some of the world's savviest executives completely misjudged the business climate and recounts how the Chinese, who acquired valuable new technology at virtually no expense to themselves, ultimately outcapitalized the capitalists. And, in a new epilogue, Mann revisits and updates the events which constituted the main issues of the first edition.Elegantly written, brilliantly reported, Beijing Jeep is a cautionary tale about the West's age-old quest to do business in the Middle Kingdom.
Code Billy III is the third book of CODE BILLY meditations. The origin of this title comes from the time our daughter, age 26, was released from a rehab hospital after suffering a debilitating stroke. As we were preparing to take her home from the hospital, signing release forms and gathering up her personal belongings, an announcement came over the communication system saying "CODE BILLY, first floor." We ignored the announcement not knowing its meaning. As we came out of the elevator to the first floor and rounded the corner, all the doctors, nurses and techs who had treated our daughter were lined up on both sides of the hallway clapping as her wheelchair was pushed through the phalanx of well-wishers. Many were visibly crying along with patient and family. CODE BILLY is a protocol practiced by the hospital personnel when a long-term patient is finally released. Billy was a man no one thought would ever get out but he did and the so the ritual continues. --------- Jim Marshall has been in Christian ministry for over 50 years, serving as pastor, missionary, gospel singer and missions executive. He has pastored in Ohio, Indiana, Georgia, Oregon, Canada and Nairobi, Kenya. He has led churches from small to large. Jim is a graduate of Ohio Christian University and George Fox University Seminary. He and his musically gifted wife, Marg, have four children (the oldest now in heaven). His meditations are very relevant and to the point.
This is almost-but not quite-a true story. Captain Stanley Lord and most of the principal characters in this book did exist and were damned for eternity. So what connection was there between the captain and the golden corpse on an English beach?
ALL-ENCOMPASSING and EXPANDED, now covering the WHOLE BODY (lower quadrant PLUS upper quadrant and spine) – The Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Biomechanics (formerly Biomechanics in Clinic and Research) presents the latest research in a form which is accessible, practical, thorough and up-to-the minute. • Starts from basic principles and builds up to complex concepts • Highly practical with a constant clinical emphasis • Written for all health care professionals including physiotherapists and podiatrists • Addition of upper quadrant and spine • Title has changed to truly reflect the resource’s expanded and comprehensive approach • Case studies and additional clinical examples • New methods in EMG analysis • Updated elearning course which is compatible with tablet and mobile devices • A global team of writers
Jims Two Books on Faith in One Volume. We like faith, we believe in faith, but what is it and how does it work. In A Place of Faith, When There is Nowhere Else to Go, Jim defines and explores the progression of faith from a measure, a step, a leap, the promise and the problem with faith. In Living on the Dark Side of Faith, he explores the very real likihood we will all spend time in the dark, but it is there our faith is perfected. The key word is Living, not suffering or enduring but Living on the Dark Side of Faith.
This volume presents the results of archaeological investigations undertaken at a building site in Northampton in 2014. The location was of interest as it lay opposite the former medieval hospital of St. John, which influenced the development of this area of the town.
Compiled from the literary estate of the singer who brought a wildly lyrical poetry of the damned to the world of rock 'n' roll. Includes unpublished poems, drawings, photos, and a candid self-interview.
Maths for the Building Trades provides students of all ages with an easy-to-understand guide to the fundamental mathematics that is required in their area of study and beyond. It can be used as a learning programme on its own or in conjunction with the textbooks associated with their chosen trade. The book assumes only a minimum level of mathematical knowledge and thoroughly covers the basic rules. It then goes on to fully explain some of the more complex areas in which the student will be required to demonstrate competence.
Archaeological work on land at Upton Park south of Weedon Road, Northampton, uncovered, among other evidence, two Bronze Age/early Iron Age sinuous pit alignments. The extensive work and examination of the two pit alignments at Upton has allowed a typology of the variable areas of pits (and related ditches) to be postulated.
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