Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read At the age of eighteen, Mary Shelley, while staying in the Swiss Alps with her lover Percy Shelley, Lord Byron, and others, conceived the tale of Dr. Victor Frankenstein and the monster he brings to life. The resulting book, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, is a dark parable warning against the risks of scientific and creative endeavor, the corrupting influence of technology and progress, and the dangers of knowledge without understanding. Frankenstein was an instant bestseller on publication in 1818 and has long been regarded as a masterpiece of suspense, a classic of nineteenth-century Romanticism and Gothic horror, and the prototype of the science fiction novel. Though it has spawned countless imitations and adaptations, it remains the most powerful story of its kind.
In the late 20th century, the German-based chemical company Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik (BASF), used as its marketing tagline: "We don't make a lot of the products you buy; we make a lot of the products you buy better." This is a resounding truth to the life of Dr. Mary J. Goodwin-Clinkscale, who has always recognized a need to do better, to make better, to live better; not only for herself, but for anyone or anything that needed improvement. Her story is one of development-of advancement-of betterment. Dr. C is always looking for ways to improve. The seven life skills described in this book were employed in the church environment and later implemented with the launch of the GBT (Growing and Building Together) visual and performing Arts Academy, a nonprofit, community-based organization. These skills include administration, organization, leadership, listening, communication, presentations, and teamwork. Although these skills were primarily used in a church setting, they can be applied to any area of life or type of organization.
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The "Lost" Marriage Secrets Most Will Never Know... About 50% of marriages in the United States will end in divorce. Many couples that don't get divorced end up unhappy. You know what I mean, because you've seen it. People with every intention of having a happy marriage and staying together for better, for worse-- they just weren't able to make it happen and walked away defeated. It wasn't always this way. It used to be, when people got married, they would stay together for life. Sure, it wasn't always easy, but they would get through the hard times. Unfortunately, over the years, the secrets to a happy marriage have been forgotten. And thanks to poor role models, many people never learned those secrets in the first place The results have been devastating. Families have been torn apart and lives have been ruined. But there's good news... Your Marriage Can Beat the Odds This book is your "shortcut" to marriage success and will eliminate years of trial and error. It's what your grandparents learned the hard way and exactly what you need to have a happy marriage of your own. Don't be scared of "doom and gloom" statistics. It's still possible to have a happy marriage and these time-tested relationship techniques will help you do just that. Mary Emily & Ben Goodwin have dedicated their lives to helping couples have better relationships. This is an updated version of their classic marriage manual.
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