Merry awoke that day with a strange sensation inside. As she planned out a cross-country trip with friends, she began to feel that she had no control over her actions. She was driven to follow the maddening voices she heard and to understand the elusive clues she had stumbled upon. They would begin this trip as four friends, but they were not alone. What really happened to Neffertiti, the famous Egyptian queen? And what did this have to do with Merry and her friends? There had been a grave injustice in the past, and someone was mirroring past events in this time. Someone was trying to make things right this time. The FBI had become involved after they found the first body. Can Merry solve this intricate puzzle before the FBI does? Or will someone make her the next casualty?
James Coughlin is haunted by his dreams. His only relief from the nightmare world comes when he meets Theresa, literally the woman of his dreams. But when he sees Theresa in his office, in the real world, he begins to question reality. What is this new product his employers are testing on people? Everywhere he turns, James feels trapped by the Men in Grey. His life becomes even more complicated when he witnesses what appears to be a murder. But when James confronts the man he feels is responsible, all evidence of the crime is gone. James questions what he actually saw. What is real and what is a lucid dream? James must take a life-altering journey to find out.
Marty Cole began his journey Sept. 17, 1953, when he was born in Santa Monica, California. At six years old, he entered military school, and from age six to eleven, he was verbally, physically, emotionally, mentally, and psychologically abused. Sometimes, he was beaten so badly, he bled. When he returned home at age fifteen, it was tough to adjust to home life after nine years away. He asked his father if he could get his own apartment. No problem, son. Ill get you your own place to live, he said. And he did. Finally, Cole started living, enjoying the sexual freedom of the late 1960s and early 1970s to the fullest. Life was amazing. But when he was sixteen and eighteen years of age, two different men raped him. Later, he was diagnosed with cancer. He sought counseling, and what he learned is that he needed to forgive and that love heals all people, places, and things if you believe it will. Whether youve suffered abuse, are trying to help someone who has, or are battling a serious disease or illness, youll be inspired by My Amazing Transformation of Love, Courage, and Wisdom.
The Philadelphia Union wasted little time creating excitement for team fans. Union players earned a Major League Soccer playoff spot in their second season. They also reached three U.S. Open Cup finals in their eight years of existence. Exciting players such as Sebastien Le Toux, C.J. Sapong, and Zac MacMath have entertained Union fans by scoring goals and saving goals. This fun book gives readers an inside look at the Philadelphia Union and its best players of all time.
The secret had been "safe" for fifty years, but after her mother's death, Angela Mitchell discovers it. What should she do with this horrible information? Keep it "safe" or reveal it, thereby damning her mother's memory forever, and maybe even costing her and her sister, Fallon, their freedom. Fallon is no help. Her heart is closing more and more each day. It's up to Angela to protect them both... or throw them to the unpredictable mercy of fate. This is a stand-alone Christian thriller murder mystery. It is not part of a series.
This is the first comprehensive history of films made in or about Iowa. It reflects some twenty years of collecting, lecturing, and talking with some of Iowa's current generation of independent filmmakers. It covers the span from 1918 to 2013 and gives important background information on dozens of high profile films such as the STATE FAIR films of 1933 and 1945, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, FIELD OF DREAMS, and many others. It is designed as a companion for the State Historical Society's blockbuster "Hollywood in the Heartland" exhibition in Des Moines that is scheduled to run at least through 2016. The book has an interpretive essay covering the entire history as well as paragraph length descriptions of each film. A user-friendly feature is the Index of Films, which makes it easy to locate discussions of individual films. Marty Knepper is a featured commentator on video screens in the "Hollywood in the Heartland" exhibition.
Marty Cole began his journey Sept. 17, 1953, when he was born in Santa Monica, California. At six years old, he entered military school, and from age six to eleven, he was verbally, physically, emotionally, mentally, and psychologically abused. Sometimes, he was beaten so badly, he bled. When he returned home at age fifteen, it was tough to adjust to home life after nine years away. He asked his father if he could get his own apartment. No problem, son. Ill get you your own place to live, he said. And he did. Finally, Cole started living, enjoying the sexual freedom of the late 1960s and early 1970s to the fullest. Life was amazing. But when he was sixteen and eighteen years of age, two different men raped him. Later, he was diagnosed with cancer. He sought counseling, and what he learned is that he needed to forgive and that love heals all people, places, and things if you believe it will. Whether youve suffered abuse, are trying to help someone who has, or are battling a serious disease or illness, youll be inspired by My Amazing Transformation of Love, Courage, and Wisdom.
Chuck Harmons life story symbolizes and transcends our countrys struggle for civil rights and equality. From his humble beginnings as one of the 12 children of Sherman and Rosa Harmon in Southern Indiana, to the pressure of death threats as a Cincinnati player, this gentlemen big leaguer is an example of those African American pioneers who helped make a mockery of hate and injustice with integrity, decency, and iron will. From the stories of an early meeting with Babe Ruth to rooting for his beloved Cincinnati Reds today, Chuck Harmons compelling life story symbolizes all that is good about Americas pastime and its oldest professional franchise. His great-great grandfather fought and died for freedom in the Civil War. Less than 100 years later, Chuck Harmon was still fighting for justice - not with a gun and bayonet, but with a golden glove and hot bat. Chuck Harmon is proud to be called, Cincinnatis First Black Red. This book is an important look at the parallel benchmarks in baseball and civil rights, and Chuck Harmon is one of the quiet patriots who helped make America truly a country where all men and women should expect to be treated equally.
Adjunct professor Olivia has no savings, no stability, no hope...oh, and she's still living at home with her father, the university dean. Meanwhile, sky-high tuition is wrecking her students' lives. The solution? Kidnap the out-of-touch baby boomers running the school and demand cancellation of all college loan debt. What could possibly go wrong, except for a civil war between young and old? Adjusted for inflation, millennials spend 50% more on rent, 75% more on healthcare and 150% more on college (while earning $10,000 less) than baby boomers did at the same age. Two-thirds can't afford to buy a house or save for retirement. It was only a matter of time until s**t went down... From Marty Beckerman, author of bestselling parody The Heming Way ("laugh-out-loud"—USA Today), comes a timely, uproarious and dope AF tale of the new generation gap. They killed shopping malls, chain restaurants, taxis, newspapers, bar soap, landline phones, cable TV and gluten...and now they’re coming for youuuuuuuuuuuu! Praise for Other Books by the Author: “[H]ilarious...” —Yale Daily News “[F]unny, smart, and satirical...” —Vol. 1 Brooklyn “Beckerman depicts sympathetic people who behave in hateful ways and, in doing so, manages to capture something essential about our generation.” —The Brown Daily Herald “[R]aucous...” —Booklist “It is tempting to cut and paste huge blockquotes of Beckerman brilliantly skewering...but the choosing would be too difficult.” —Decibel magazine “[Y]ou won’t be able to hold in your laughter...” —Oregon Daily Emerald “[F]unny...” —Kirkus Reviews “Beckerman carries the reader through with wit and intelligence, taking a shot at everything in his path.” —Beatdom “[H]ilarious ... while at the same time sobering and disturbing.” —StarMetro Toronto “[F]unny and gleefully provocative.” —The Boston Phoenix “Marty Beckerman [is] the Lenny Bruce of his generation.” —John Strausbaugh, author of Rock ‘Til You Drop: The Decline from Rebellion to Nostalgia
You make decisions every day. Some are small. Some are large. Wouldnt it be great to learn how to make the best decisions, no matter how important they may be? The ones that work best for you and for everyone else involved? Maybe they involve school. Or family members. Or friends. You can learn how to make decisions by yourself. And its also important for you to learn that other people are there and willing to help you.
Get the complete story of the Yankees, from Babe Ruth to Derek Jeter—with twenty-seven World Championships in between—in this “enormous home run” (Kirkus Reviews) of a middle grade adaptation of Pinstripe Empire, a celebrated keepsake for every baseball fan full of black and white photos from author and former Yankees PR director Marty Appel. The New York Yankees are the team of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Mickey Mantle, Don Mattingly, Reggie Jackson, Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, and Carlos Beltran; the team of forty American League pennants, twenty-seven World Championships, and nearly forty Hall of Famers. With more than a century’s worth of great stories, anecdotes, and photos, plus an introduction by Yankee television broadcaster Michael Kay, Marty Appel—who Bob Costas calls “a fine storyteller with a keen eye for detail”—tells the complete story of the Yankees from their humble beginnings, with no stadium to call their own, to today, when the team’s billion-dollar franchise presides over a rebuilt Yankee Stadium. Middle grade sports lovers, baseball fans, and Yankee acolytes will find a treasure trove of facts, tales, and insider details in Pinstripe Pride.
Executive Stamina combines the wisdom and methodology of the best executive coaching with the cutting-edge training techniques of world-class athletes to help busy, stressed-out executives achieve peak performance. This holistic approach to executive performance uses practical tips and tools to help you maximize your career potential, maintain your physical health, and stay aligned with your personal values. Executive Stamina is all you need to learn how to optimize your time, energy, and productivity to achieve more and live better.
Not Recommended for College is a story of a young man who dreamed he could be the best he could be, but wasnt sure of the conveyance to get him there. Basketball gave him that carriage! DribblecutpivotshootScore! The rhythm of basketball surged through his veins, but learning the basics of an education were the farthest from his thoughts. The rigor of the classroom was not an easy task to achieve, but without eligibility, basketball could not happen. Through the quarters of his life, author Marty Urands experiences and tenacity moved him steadily up the court and his approach to coaching/teaching developed. He shares his story in this wonderfully stimulating autobiography, Not Recommended for College. Joel A. Bloom, Ph.D. MSE University of Houston Professor Emeritus
The goal of this book is to examine three major theories and their approach to psychotherapypsychodynamic, affective, and behavioralwhich are defined as specific skills that a clinician or student can readily understand. In this book, these theories of psychotherapy are broken down into three phases or levels: beginning (Level I) intermediate (Level II) and action (Level III). Theories that are Level I will be appropriate for establishing a counseling relationship. Level II counseling skills further enhance this initial counseling relationship. Level III theories are action-oriented theories.
For 350 years, Protestantism was the dominant religion in America--and its influence spilled over in many directions into the wider culture. Religious historian Martin E. Marty looks at the factors behind both the long period of Protestant ascendancy in America and the comparatively recent diffusion and diminution of its authority. Marty ranges across time, covering such things as the establishment of the Jamestown settlement in 1607, the 1955 publication of Will Herberg's landmark book Protestant-Catholic-Jew, and the current period of American ethnic and religious pluralism. For centuries, American Protestantism dominated in three main ways, says Marty: in the sheer numbers of its committed practitioners (spread across some two hundred denominations), in the Protestant leanings of nonadherents, and in the influence of the Protestant ethic in activities as diverse as business and art. To discover what is particularly “American” about Protestantism in this country, Marty looks at Protestant creencias, or beliefs, that complement or supplement pure doctrine. These include the notion of God as an agent of America’s destiny and the impact of the biblical credos of mission, stewardship, and vocation on innumerable nonreligious matters of daily life. Marty also discusses the vigencias, or binding (though unwritten) customs, of Protestantism. They include the tendencies to interpret matters of faith in market terms and to conflate biblical and enlightenment ideology into “civic faith.” Challenges to Protestant hegemony came and went over the centuries, says Marty, but never in such force and to such effect as in the twentieth century. Among other factors contributing to the rise of pluralism and to schisms between mainstreamers and Fundamentalists, Marty lists changes in immigration laws, U.S. Supreme Court decisions on school prayer, the women's movement, and Vatican II. Today, our Protean spirituality is the topic of everything from sermons to bumper stickers. All in all, this is good, reassures Marty, for to debate our spirituality is to sustain the life of a functioning, thinking, believing republic. Those who pine for some golden age of Protestantism are misled by nostalgia or resentment. The real work to be done by Protestants now is to serve, partner, and cooperate where they once managed, controlled, and directed.
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