From sweet calypso music to yummy Key lime pie, this adorable board book invites little ones to explore all the sites, sounds, and tastes the Florida Keys has to offer, including conch shell blowing, boating, fishing and diving, Seven Mile Bridge, Bahia Honda State Park, Fort Jefferson, Key deer, Mallory Square, Duval Street, treasure hunting, sea life, and more.
Key West, a quirky little island some 166 miles south of Miami across the Overseas Highway found at the very end of Highway U.S. 1. It’s a place where all are welcome whether you’re an artist, writer, beach bum, vacationer, or just running away from the real world. Many a tourist have gone to Key West and fallen in love with the intoxicating atmosphere of this perpetually warm subtropical oasis. Such was the case when the author, Mark Lee, and his wife made their first trip to Key West in January 1999. Little did he know that some fifteen years later he would be writing a travel guide to one of his favorite places, Key West. Let The Ultimate Key West Bar Guide be your "passport to paradise" as Mark Lee takes you to some of his favorite places in Key West. He uses his personal Florida Keys travel experiences to acquaint you with some of the best places to find a cool drink and great food and in the process find out some cool history surrounding each site. Not just a bar guide, Mark gives you a resource for finding hotels, tours, and some of the top attractions in town. Whether you are a first time or an experienced traveler you’re sure to find out something that you didn’t know about the Southernmost City. It’s packed full of pictures to give you a real flavor for Key West and advice for making the most of your trip. After reading this book, you should have everything you need to get primed for your own trip to Key West and the Florida Keys.
The Leader's Guide is essential for each group leader or facilitator of the T3 Acts Bible Study. It contains everything you need to facilitate a study group. The Leader's Guide includes the contents of the T3 Acts Student Workbook, as well as detailed leader's notes, optional quizzes, discussion questions, suggested responses to the study questions, prayers for the study, and more. Each lesson should accompany the corresponding presentation from the DVD or CD series, which contains expert commentary presented by Mark Hart.
The gateway to the Americas," Miami is the third most visited city in the U.S. National Geographic Traveler: Miami & the Keys presents the astonishing diversity of the city’s ethnic neighborhoods, culture, and architecture, as well as the allure of its surrounding beaches, wetlands, and the bewitching coral isles of Key West.
Not long after the colonists landed on the uninhabited planet every human made artifact - ship communicators, tools--disappeared! Even their clothes! Here is an enthralling science alien planet puzzle from the man writer, critic and Nebula award winner Barry Maltzberg calls "One of the twelve most influential science fiction writers." When, Eden--the Earth colony eleven light years goes silent and fails to answer any communications from the mother planet, Earth's government goes into a panic. Has something tragic happened on a world already proven to have no intelligent, dangerous lifeforms? Or, are the colonists purposely disregarding the messages for some reason of their own? What could be the real explanation for the mysterious silence of a disciplined, scientific colony?
A collection of best day memories written by celebrities and other prominent Americans. Whether the birth of children, a new career, or the elation of Apollo 13 Astronaut James Lovell, upon seeing the water of the Pacific Ocean splash on the window of his space craft after landing, the memories range from the heartfelt to the comic. My Best Day offers a unique glimpse into the private moments of the people we admire. It will inspire the readers to reflect upon their own lives and special days.
Don’t let nothing get in your way or stop your pursuit nothing and no one this also includes you don’t be stopped by your doubt or your perspective or even your lack of focus keep going forward follow hard after your dreams.
In Songs in the Key of Black Life, acclaimed cultural critic Mark Anthony Neal turns his attention to Rhythm and Blues. He argues that R&B-often dismissed as just a bunch of love songs, yet the second most popular genre in terms of sales-can tell us much about the dynamic joys, apprehensions, tensions, and contradictions of contemporary black life, if we listen closely. With a voice as heartfelt and compelling as the best music, Neal guides us through the work of classic and contemporary artists ranging from Marvin Gaye to Macy Gray. In the first section of the book, Rhythm, he uses the music of Meshell N'degeocello, Patti Labelle, Jill Scott, Alicia Keys, and others as guideposts to the major concerns of contemporary black life-issues such as gender, feminist politics, political activism, black masculinity, celebrity, and the fluidity of racial and sexual identity. The second part of the book, Blues, uses the improvisational rhythms of black music as a metaphor to examine currents in black life including the public dispute between Cornel West and Harvard President Lawrence Summers and the firing of BET's talk-show host Tavis Smiley. Songs in the Key of Black Life is a remarkable contribution to the study of black popular music, and valuable reading for anyone interested in how race is lived in America.
Gives you the tools to transcend life's circumstances and realize more of your higher self every day. With inspirational stories of seven saints and mystics and their individual paths to self-mastery.
Based on the highly popular and successful book, How to Hear God’s Voice, this exciting new book emphasizes the 4 Keys to Hearing God’s Voice. “When I learned to hear God’s voice after 11 years as a believer without it, every part of me was radically transformed. Thousands have told me they have had this same metamorphosis, and I believe that this will become your testimony also,” writes co-author, Mark Virkler. The keys that are examined, discussed in detail, and can be immediately applied to your life are: How to recognize God’s voice as spontaneous thoughts. Learning how to become still before the Lord. Looking for vision as you pray. Realizing the importance of two-way journaling. Filled with insights from years of hearing from God, 4 Keys to Hearing God’s Voice also includes visual aids that enhance the teaching and learning experience. Very reader-friendly, you will find that the concepts and principles are easily adapted to your personal circumstances and lifestyle. Designed to bring even more depth to your relationship with God, this book is part of an integrated package that includes a DVD and seminar guide for either individual or group study. Either as a stand-alone book or as part of a package, you are sure to gain valuable encouragement and motivation to seek intimate communication with God, your heavenly Father.
When his friend Albert died leaving him a very special key, Thomas Green realized his life was to change from the mundane trudge of a poor existence, to a complete plethora of adventures. What would it be like to have the ability to travel from one world to another? To just disappear without a trace, to live adventures beyond your imagination. Thomas Green an ordinary man can do all this and more with the help of a key he obtained purely by chance. There is a catch however, There are seven keys and if Thomas fails to find the remaining six held in amazing worlds parallel to this one. Thomas will come to the same fate that befell his dear friend Albert. Can he find the keys in time? Embroiled in the mystery of his own mortality he has to understand what it is to be mortal. The cultures, beliefs and dangers of the creatures he meets during his travels introduce him to more and more adventure. A journey beyond all that is real. The key of Enof lies through a portal that only the key Thomas holds can open. He must retrieve the key of Enof. But so many perils lay in his path. The help from a small grabbit gnome named Stalta begins to make his journey easier. But when a selfish twist of fate rears its ugly head things become so much more difficult. However a prophecy brings help from a warrior breed that have tried to fight an evil ruling their land for an age. The Seeker is their Prophecy and to them Thomas is the Seeker.
A guide to traveling in Miami and the Florida Keys that provides information on the region's historical landmarks, popular attractions, nightlife, restaurants, hotels, shops, and activities, with detailed maps and complete walking and driving tours.
The “kingdom of God” is not a place but a state of consciousness. This insightful book reveals practical steps you can take to reach a greater awareness of your divine nature and who you really are. You will learn how to use the spiritual power you have and how to reconnect with angels and “ascended masters,” those from all races, religions and walks of life who have graduated from earth’s schoolroom and now guide and teach us from higher realms. You will also discover how to access your own spiritual power and use powerful tools for self-transformation to bring harmony, peace and positive change into your life and the world around you.
A guide to traveling in Miami and the Florida Keys that provides information on the region's historical landmarks, popular attractions, nightlife, restaurants, hotels, shops, and activities, with detailed maps and complete walking and driving tours.
When his friend Albert died leaving him a very special key, Thomas Green realized his life was to change from the mundane trudge of a poor existence, to a complete plethora of adventures. What would it be like to have the ability to travel from one world to another? To just disappear without a trace, to live adventures beyond your imagination. Thomas Green an ordinary man can do all this and more with the help of a key he obtained purely by chance. There is a catch however, There are seven keys and if Thomas fails to find the remaining six held in amazing worlds parallel to this one. Thomas will come to the same fate that befell his dear friend Albert. Can he find the keys in time? Embroiled in the mystery of his own mortality he has to understand what it is to be mortal. The cultures, beliefs and dangers of the creatures he meets during his travels introduce him to more and more adventure. A journey beyond all that is real. The key of Enof lies through a portal that only the key Thomas holds can open. He must retrieve the key of Enof. But so many perils lay in his path. The help from a small grabbit gnome named Stalta begins to make his journey easier. But when a selfish twist of fate rears its ugly head things become so much more difficult. However a prophecy brings help from a warrior breed that have tried to fight an evil ruling their land for an age. The Seeker is their Prophecy and to them Thomas is the Seeker.
I spent two weeks in a straitjacket. Set a world record at eighteen years old. Raised over $15,000. And donated the entire sum to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. But why did I strap myself into an antiquated medical restraint for fourteen days? How is that even physically possible? Why write a book about it? Well, from heat stroke, to crashing morning television shows, to getting thrown out of amusement parks . . . I have a lot to say. We’ve all felt restrained by circumstances outside our control—physically or emotionally. We’ve all been trapped or stuck in cities, relationships, or even our very own minds. What do we do when freedom and acceptance both seem out of the question? How do we succeed when our hands are tied? This book is about how I did just that and how, in turn, you can too.
A guide to traveling in Miami and the Florida Keys that provides information on the region's historical landmarks, popular attractions, nightlife, restaurants, hotels, shops, and activities, with detailed maps and complete walking and driving tours.
The gateway to the Americas," Miami is the third most visited city in the U.S. National Geographic Traveler: Miami & the Keys presents the astonishing diversity of the city’s ethnic neighborhoods, culture, and architecture, as well as the allure of its surrounding beaches, wetlands, and the bewitching coral isles of Key West.
In the midst of unprecedented material wealth and technological advancement, a paradoxical crisis looms large – the crisis of meaning. Lost and Found, by Dr. Mark D’Souza, ventures deep into this quandary, addressing the poignant disconnects of our modern era. As workplaces remain trapped in a cacophony of disagreements, the world witnesses an opioid crisis showing no signs of remission. Drawing upon his extensive experience in medical practice and rich insights from philosophy, psychology, and literature, Dr. D’Souza traces this descent into chaos, marking Nietzsche’s assertion of the “death of God” as a pivotal moment in the annals of philosophical and societal thought. As the world grapples with the void left behind, emergent replacement religions—from climate alarmism to victimhood—attempt to fill the chasm, often adding to the turmoil. However, Lost and Found is not merely an analysis of our past mistakes and present predicaments. It is a guiding light, illuminating a path forward. With compelling arguments for the embrace of free speech, a return to the grounding principles of traditional religions, and an appeal for personal responsibility, Dr. D’Souza provides actionable solutions for the individual and society at large. For those weary of today’s cultural malaise and eager to mend our world, this book is an essential compass, guiding its readers toward a more cohesive and meaningful tomorrow.
You didn't choose your disability, but you can choose how you live with it - this is the message of Mark E. Smith in Making the Most of It: The 11 Keys to Mastering Disability and Life. In this first of its kind inspirational guidebook to living to our fullest with disability, Mark spells out the eleven keys that move us from merely surviving with disability to truly thriving: Through anecdotes of his own experience, the shared remarkable stories of others, and a clear wisdom, Mark takes you hand-in-hand on an empowered journey, where living is less about what's happened to you, and more about the fulfilling life that you can achieve, truly making the most of it, disability and all. Born with severe cerebral palsy, Mark began turning tragedy into triumph at an early age. Today he is a true disability icon as the most recognized writer in the disability genre, and a true legend within the wheelchair industry, with his website, WheelchairJunkie.com, receiving over three million views per year.
Tips and strategies for parents of kids who are “different” than all the rest. A quirky child experiences difficulty fitting in and connecting with others usually due to an interpersonal style or behavior that stands out from the other kids. Maybe they are obsessed with a topic of interest or spend excessive hours a day reading, playing video games, or playing with just one toy. These kids are not so far afield as to fall on the autism spectrum, but they are unique, and their behaviors are not addressed in typical parenting books. This book defines quirky markers and offers strategies for parents to understand their children’s brains and behaviors; to know what is developmentally appropriate, and what isn’t; to understand how to reach their kids; and to help facilitate their social functioning in the world. It will calm the hearts and minds of parents who worry that their child doesn’t fit in and offer hope to parents who need strategies to support their quirky child’s overall development.
As it currently operates, the commercial real estate construction industry is a disaster full of built-in waste. Seventy-percent of all projects end over budget and late. The buildingSMART Alliance estimates that up to fifty-percent of the process is consumed in waste. Almost every project includes massive hidden taxes in the form of delays, cost overruns, poor quality, and work that has to be redone. Building new structures is a fragmented, adversarial process that commonly results in dissatisfied customers and frequently ends in disappointment, bitterness, and even litigation. The industry must change—for its own good and that of its customers. But while the industry has tried to reform itself, it can’t do it alone. Real change can only come from business owners and executives who refuse to continue paying for a dysfunctional system and demand a new way of doing business. The Commercial Real Estate Revolution is a bold manifesto for change from the Mindshift consortium—a group of top commercial real estate industry leaders who are fed up with a system that simply doesn’t work. The book explains how business leaders can implement nine principles for any project that will dramatically cut costs, end delays, create better buildings, and force the industry into real reform. The Commercial Real Estate Revolution offers a radically new way of doing business—a beginning-to-end, trust-based methodology that transforms the building process from top to bottom. Based on unifying principles and a common framework that meets the needs of all stakeholders, this new system can reform and remake commercial construction into an industry we’re proud to be a part of. If you’re one of the millions of hardcore cynics who work in commercial construction, you probably think this sounds like pie in the sky. But this is no magic bullet; it’s a call for real reform. If you’re an industry professional who’s sick of letting down clients or an owner who’s sick of cost overruns and endless delays, The Commercial Real Estate Revolution offers a blueprint for fixing a broken industry.
From 1998 to 2018, people who managed their own investments yielded a paltry 1.9 percent return. Why do so many think they can strike investment gold but wind up with such disappointing results? In Tilting the Odds, Mark Tepper, CFP® and president and CEO of Strategic Wealth Partners, shows you how to avoid the pitfalls common to many do-it-yourself investors. You'll learn the investment edge process, which is rooted in a well-balanced risk-reward profile. Rather than strike it rich or make money fast, the goal of the investment edge process is to create long-term success. By following the investment edge process, you'll increase your ability to control your reactions to the ups and downs of the stock market. Instead of succumbing to the failures that lead to poor investment results, you'll learn to skillfully manage risk. If you're ready to improve the investment decisions that affect your financial life most, Tilting the Odds is your essential guide.
Want to play beautiful Hawaiian melodies on your 'ukulele? Now you can! Learn to Play Slack Key Style 'Ukulele is a comprehensive instruction into the art of playing great solo 'ukulele…slack key style. Slack Key–Ho `alu–is a melodic, finger-picked guitar style created by Hawaiian paniolo in the mid-19th century, known as “Hawaiian soul music”. It is only natural that some 'ukulele players in Hawaii would re-tune their instruments and play slack key style. Nothing sounds so sweet. No matter if you are a dedicated beginner wanting to expand your playing or an advanced uke-a-banger looking for a new challenge, you will find music to delight your fingers and stimulate your ear. Learn to Play Slack Key Style 'Ukulele is both a course of study and a collection of great solo arrangements that start out easy and increase in difficulty. Includes access to online audio. • Tablature and standard notation • Notes on the tunings, reading music and reading TAB • Guided lessons help you develop your style • Graded arrangements from easy to advanced • Over 30 great arrangements • Learn how to create your own slack key style arrangements of classic Hawaiian songs • Playable on any ‘ukulele with a low G string • Downloadable musical examples of all songs
The Student Workbook is essential for each participant in the T3 Acts Bible study. It contains everything teens need as they begin to discover the heroic moments, powerful testimonies, and daring adventures in the Acts of the Apostles. Its eight lessons provide an overview of Acts in a way that teens can relate to and understand. Each lesson should accompany the corresponding presentation from the DVD or CD series, which contains expert commentary presented by Mark Hart.
As you read this book, keep this IMPAX Maxim in mind: It's not enough to understand your customer's need. You have to understand your customer's business. This requires a combination of art and science. Art is experience and skill, and science is process and tools. The IMPAX Process focuses on key elements of the research effort: gathering and utilizing data; obtaining information; determining the fit; developing coach relationships and networks; and conducting effective research meetings. Together, art and science help us do efficient and effective research, which allows us to: determine the right solution, solution fit and business fit; identify the key players, the decision maker and the decision process; and optimize our chances for success.
What does it take to be a champion? Do you have what it takes? Author Mark Bowser says without a doubt an absolute “Yes!” Mark Bowser says, “You and I were created by God to succeed. We were created to reach goals and achieve high objectives. We were created with the seeds of greatness. In a nutshell, we were created to live lives as champions.” Mark Bowser is right and in his book Unlocking the Champion Within, he shows you the keys to successful living. It is a self-help, how to book for people who want more out of life. It doesn’t matter how successful you are today...tomorrow you can be better. Improvement is the name of the game. Do you want to succeed more? Do you need more vision for an empowering life? Do you want to set high objectives and reach those goals? If so, Unlocking the Champion Within by Mark Bowser is the book for you. Here are some of the success principles you will discover when you turn the key and unlock the champion inside of you: A Champion...Captures the Power of Vision A Champion...Harnesses the Power of Questions A Champion...Understands that Relationships are the Power to Focus Your Life A Champion...Uses the Good Thought Habit A Champion...Has the ‘Yes’ Face A Champion...Lives Rapport – The Power To Connect A Champion...Has An Arm Under the Head; A Hand Over the Heart A Champion...Tames the Beast A Champion...Turns the Impossible into a Possibility A Champion...Lives Courageously Though Afraid A Champion...Listens to “Let them go...Let them go!” A Champion...Cherishes That Old Saw A Champion...Lives the Seed of Impact ...and much, much more! So, let me ask you again. Do you want to succeed more? Do you know that there is more in you that is crying to get out? Let the champion out! Turn the key...and unlock the champion inside of you. Get your copy of Unlocking the Champion Within today...and begin being more tomorrow!
Lords of the Seven Rays tells the stories of seven masters who reached for and accomplished the goal of self-transcendence on each of the seven paths, or ""rays,"" of spiritual growth. The seven rainbow rays of spiritual light correspond to the seven major energy centers, or chakras, in the body. Each ray has a unique color frequency and quality, and each one represents a different path to self-mastery. In this profound and meaningful work, you will enter vignettes of the lives of these seven masters—some taken from forgotten ages on legendary continents and civilizations. By exploring their unique paths to spiritual mastery, you will find invaluable keys for your own life’s journey.
Want to experience the satisfying sensation of picking locks open with ease? We all know the dreadful feeling of closing the door behind us and realizing we forgot our keys inside... We might already run late to an appointment or left something important inside... What if the kids come home when its still locked and you're not at there? So you're forced to stay there miss work and appointments and call a locksmith to open it- which usually is quite expensive... But what if you could open the lock yourself and get in with no issues? How would you feel? And this is what this book is all about Learn how to open locked doors yourself with ease Understand all legal guidelines for opening locks and doors so you'll never run into trouble DIY lockpicking: How to make your own tools ( if you don't have them yet) What locks to get for training so you can improve your skill faster Different types of locks so you can open doors, old locks you lost the keys for and more! And much, much more... This book is a great fit for you even if: You're not a locksmith You don't have the right tools at home (we'll tell you what you need or how to make them) Have new locks at home (we'll teach you principles that you can always apply, plus we'll cover new models, too) You're worried about the legal terms ( we'll explain them to you) So no matter if you want to learn lock picking for fun, profit or to cover yourself in case you lose or forget a key- this book is for you. Get it now and open any lock you need!
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