Every life experience you have ever faced—no matter how traumatic—was necessary for your growth, physically, spiritually and mentally. Every encounter you have had and every decision you have made up to this moment has already been accounted for in the script of your life. Where you are at this exact moment in time is where you are supposed to be. What you are doing or have done leading to this moment in time is exactly what you were supposed to do. Predestined in My Purpose explores the idea that every encounter we have leads us one step closer to our greater cause or purpose. When faced with the negative energy floating around in the universe, how do we replace the negative with the good? How do we cope with our traumatic life experiences? How do we as a society begin the healing process? Asking forgiveness of others, forgiving others, and forgiving ourselves can change our perspective. It can lead to healing not only in ourselves but also in the world as a whole. Adversity builds our character, strengthens us, and brings us to our expected endings, the ones written from before our birth. No matter what issues we face in life, we are all predestined to WIN. Uplifting and encouraging, this guide demonstrates the way in which all our experiences contribute to helping us grow and bringing us to our destined purpose.
Ripe, sensuous, irresistible: the cherry tree and its stunning blossoms conjure up many literal, metaphorical, and visceral sensations. We enjoy cherry picking, a cherry on top, and even, on occasion, losing one’s cherry. Cherries have been consumed since prehistoric times, reaching great popularity among the ancient Romans. They have come to symbolize such divergent concepts as fertility, innocence, and seductiveness, inspiring Dutch still-life paintings, Freudian theory, contemporary pop artists, and one of the first food emojis. In Japan and other Asian cultures, the short-lived but beautiful cherry blossoms are important elements throughout art and literature. In this intriguing natural and cultural history, Constance L. Kirker and Mary Newman recount the origins, legends, celebrations, production, and health benefits of this beloved tree.
From smoothies to folklore, a global history of the many incarnations of the mango. This beautifully illustrated book takes us on a tour through the rich world of mangoes, which inspire fervent devotion across the world. In South Asia, mangoes boast a history steeped in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, even earning a mention in the Kama Sutra. Beyond myth, the authors show us that mangoes hold literary significance as a potent metaphor. While mango-flavored smoothies grace Western grocery shelves, the true essence of sweet, juicy mangoes or tangy, unripe varieties is a rarity: supermarket offerings often prioritize shelf-life over taste. This book offers an accessible introduction to the world of true mango aficionados and the thousand varieties they cherish.
Most of us like to look at them, but why on earth would anyone want to eat them? As Constance L. Kirker and Mary Newman show in this book, however, flowers have a long history as a tasty ingredient in a variety of cuisines. The Greeks, Romans, Persians, Ottomans, Mayans, Chinese, and Indians all knew how to cook with them for centuries, and today contemporary chefs use them to add something special to their dishes. Edible Flowers is the fascinating history of how flowers have been used in cooking, from ancient Greek dishes to the today’s molecular gastronomy and farm-to-table restaurants. Looking at flowers’ natural qualities: their unique and beautiful appearance, their pungent fragrance, and their surprisingly good taste, Kirker and Newman proffer a bouquet of dishes—from soups to stews to desserts to beverages—that use them in interesting ways. Tying this culinary history into a larger cultural one, they show how flowers’ cultural, symbolic, and religious connotations have added value and meaning to dishes in daily life and special occasions. From fried squash blossoms to marigold dressings, this book rediscovers the flower not just as something beautiful but as something absolutely delicious.
Every life experience you have ever faced--no matter how traumatic--was necessary for your growth, physically, spiritually and mentally. Every encounter you have had and every decision you have made up to this moment has already been accounted for in the script of your life. Where you are at this exact moment in time is where you are supposed to be. What you are doing or have done leading to this moment in time is exactly what you were supposed to do. Predestined in My Purpose explores the idea that every encounter we have leads us one step closer to our greater cause or purpose. When faced with the negative energy floating around in the universe, how do we replace the negative with the good? How do we cope with our traumatic life experiences? How do we as a society begin the healing process? Asking forgiveness of others, forgiving others, and forgiving ourselves can change our perspective. It can lead to healing not only in ourselves but also in the world as a whole. Adversity builds our character, strengthens us, and brings us to our expected endings, the ones written from before our birth. No matter what issues we face in life, we are all predestined to WIN. Uplifting and encouraging, this guide demonstrates the way in which all our experiences contribute to helping us grow and bringing us to our destined purpose.
From curries to creamy piña coladas, a delectable global history of the many culinary incarnations of the coconut. The flavor and image of the coconut are universally recognizable, conjuring up sweet, exotic pleasures. Called the “Swiss army knife” of the plant world, the versatile coconut can be an essential ingredient in savory curries, or a sacred element in Hindu rituals or Polynesian kava ceremonies. Coconut’s culinary credentials extend far beyond a sprinkling on a fabulous layer cake or cream pie to include products such as coconut vinegar, coconut sugar, coconut flour, and coconut oil. Complete with recipes, this book explores the global history of coconut from its ancient origins to its recent elevation to super-food status.
As part of the Penguin Academics series, American Literature Volume 2, offers a wide range of selections (with minimal editorial apparatus) at an affordable price. This new edition of American Literature presents an exciting opportunity for readers. Many of the pieces will be familiar to readers of American literature, but we have also taken steps to include selections that are not as well known and just as compelling. Making this new edition even more attractive are six thematic clusters of excerpts from documents illustrating key trends in American social and literary history; a richer selection of images; and a new page design to enhance the reading experience.
The snake appeared to be a python and stretched for miles and miles. The snake traveled at the speed of a tornado or hurricane. It wrapped itself around the church and rapidly engulfed the church. As the snake claimed its hold on the church, you could not see any sign of the church other than its figure or shape shown through the snake. As the snake made its way to the top of the church's steeple, it sat up as if it were a cobra moving its head from side to side, watching for anyone who dared to enter into the sanctuary. I saw visions of leaders falling off their thrones to their death, while others fell down to their deaths while standing in the pulpit preaching the Word of God. These were they who were defiling the very essence of God. God wants to deal with His leaders harshly, but because he is a sovereign, all-loving, all-merciful God, he sends us a warning first. God is getting ready to pass judgment on the leaders of the church. God is going to remove all the leaders that he cannot use in this season.
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