Nicole Best-Smith has weathered a lot of storms in her life. She endured a difficult childhood which left her with low self-esteem. Having faced abuse and neglect at the hands of her father, mother, and step-father, Nicole stumbled into multiple bad relationships and developed a distrust of men. Throughout all of the turbulence, Nicole held onto her faith. She knew that even if her parents wouldn't protect her, the Lord would always be there for her. She knew that He was the only one who she could count on to help her go through the storm...and come out a CHAMPION!
Fig, a sixth grader, wants more than anything to see the world as her father does. The once-renowned pianist, who hasn’t composed a song in years and has unpredictable good and bad days, is something of a mystery to Fig. Though she’s a science and math nerd, she tries taking an art class just to be closer to him, to experience life the way an artist does. But then Fig’s dad shows up at school, disoriented and desperately searching for Fig. Not only has the class not brought Fig closer to understanding him, it has brought social services to their door. Diving into books about Van Gogh to understand the madness of artists, calling on her best friend for advice, and turning to a new neighbor for support, Fig continues to try everything she can think of to understand her father, to save him from himself, and to find space in her life to discover who she is even as the walls are falling down around her. Nicole Melleby’s Hurricane Season is a stunning debut about a girl struggling to be a kid as pressing adult concerns weigh on her. It’s also about taking risks and facing danger, about love and art, and about coming of age and coming out. And more than anything else, it is a story of the healing power of love—and the limits of that power.
Nina Richardson is an educated, single, mother of four, who assumed that if she lived her life in a textbook state, everything would be perfect...WRONG!!! Her family life: Husband John walks out on her and four children for someone twice her size, and four years older. Go figure... Her career: Farrington and Associates, a large financial firm in downtown Philadelphia, fired her because they wanted to move into a different direction. And to make matters worse, CEO Charles Farrington denied her the opportunity to receive unemployment because he wants to sleep with her. So he offers to take care of her, supplying her with a credit card with an endless limit. Soon, Nina knows she's going to have to pay him back...and not with money.... Nina's best friend Charee' introduces her to Robert Williams, a highly educated, corporate thug that knows the ins and outs of making money. Every type of scam or fraud imaginable, Robert has mastered, and he has the bank account to prove it. But Nina's past catches up with her, and she may not live to see sunset. 'Thunder Storms' is a very intense, erotic, urban tale that proves the combination of an Ivy League education and street smarts proves to be a hot and explosive combination!
An entertaining and informative look at Canada's summer weather. Using full colour photographs and easy-to-understand language, this book explains simple weather concepts as they relate to Canadian summers. Younger children will learn how rain is formed and why we have things like thunderstorms and tornadoes. Sun and Storms is a great introduction for children who are eager to learn about the weather that affects their own lives, and is perfect for home or curriculum use.
The Effervescent Frank Lloyd Wright isnat an architectural book, nor a biography, nor a serious book (though written in all seriousness). It is a lighthearted, rambling exposition, elucidated in no chronology: from the serious AIA to the more joyful music, jealousy and egotistic chapters. This talkative book is meant to be entertainingasometimes with a firm (burst of) laughter, sometimes deeply sorrowful. Storms isnat concerned about her book being too gossipy, for Wright has himself to blame. This volume is, like Wright, effervescent (bubbling, scintillating, sparkling, lively). It was hard not to idolize/idealize the brilliance of Wrighta]and Storms didnat succeed. The book also contains a bulky aCourse of Lifea that isaas a tribute to the recalcitrant architectawritten in reverse. It discusses colorful details, without aspiring to be an exhaustive biography.
Even though he had blond hair, blue eyes, and sun tanned skin, REVEREND MICHAEL GREEN understood racial discrimination better than most: he'd experienced it first hand as a child but he was able to turn a negative into a positive by turning his predominately white church into one of the biggest racially diverse churches in the south. His message was: love and unity. RITA YOUNG was a beautiful African American antique collector, who sought God's counsel after her father, Reverend William Young, died and found great solace and love in REVEREND MICHAEL GREEN. His message touched her soul. His love warmed her heart. His smile, his eyes, his whole way of being caused her body to tingle and it forced her to pray... for strength. Dear God, I promised to wait until my wedding night, so why are you tempting me... with a preacher?
The essential guide to the history, current trends, and the future of meteorology This comprehensive review explores the evolution of the field of meteorology, from its infancy in 3000 bc, through the birth of fresh ideas and the naming of the field as a science, to the technology boom, to today. The Evolution of Meteorology reveals the full story of where meteorology was then to where it is now, where the field is heading, and what needs to be done to get the field to levels never before imagined. Authored by experts of the topic, this book includes information on forecasting technologies, organizations, governmental agencies, and world cooperative projects. The authors explore the ancient history of the first attempts to understand and predict weather and examine the influence of the very early birth of television, computers, and technologies that are useful to meteorology. This modern-day examination of meteorology is filled with compelling research, statistics, future paths, ideas, and suggestions. This vital resource: Examines current information on climate change and recent extreme weather events Starts with the Ancient Babylonians and ends with the largest global agreement of any kind with the Paris Agreement Includes current information on the most authoritative research in the field of meteorology Contains data on climate change theories and understanding, as well as extreme weather statistics and histories This enlightening text explores in full the history of the study of meteorology in order to bring awareness to the overall path and future prospects of meteorology.
Sometimes the life you planned isn't the one you get to live. Sometimes the pain of the past overshadows the future. And sometimes to start over you have to go back to where it all began. That's how it was for Joe Masters. That's how he ended up back in New Hope. And that's why he was in his thirties and had nothing to show for his life. He needed a complete overhaul, just like his father's old house. Instead of a fast track, he had slowed down and was on a ten year plan. These days that was more his speed. And as much as he tried to fight the inevitable, he was learning to accept and surrender.Martha had weathered her fair share of storms in Vermont, was accustomed to the cold, both the chill in the air and the cold shoulder in her marriage, but after the miscarriage she felt like she would never get warm again. So she did the research from the laptop while sitting in front of the fireplace. She knew what she needed when she Googled 'hope,' she just never imagined that it would bring her to New Hope, South Carolina. She never imagined that her husband would trick her into leaving and never follow. She never imagined that a southern storm with all its force and fury could be so destructive. But after the storm, the land is washed clean. It's perfect for a fresh start, a clean slate, and a new love.
she was the storm in a world that didn’t enjoy the wind the storm is a collection of poetry about stepping into one’s power when becoming true to themselves and their nature
Like all Winners titles this book combines literacy with high-interest science content, and provides a variety of text types and all the features needed to support kids struggling with reading. If focuses on hurricanes and what causes weather.Contents:Horrendous Hurricanes of 2005 (Text Type: Feature Article)What Makes a Hurricane? (Text Type: Explanation)Hurricane Power (Text Type: Comic Strip)The Dangers of Hurricanes (Text Type: Cause and Effect Chart)Multimedia InformationQuick 8
It's time to stand confidently in your created identity and become the woman you were created to be. Have you ever felt like you're living a subpar version of yourself? Have you given God your yes, but still struggle to step into your full potential? If so, it's time to tap into your God-given potential, embrace your unique identity, and live a purpose-filled life. In Courage and Confidence, Nicole Salmon provides the tools you need to evict yourself from your curated comforts, which have resulted in silence, compliance, and dumbing down your capabilities. You'll discover how to stand confidently in your created identity--affirmed, decisive, and clear about your purpose. Discover how to Reclaim your voice and become reacquainted with the voice of Holy Spirit Interrupt the cycle of second guessing who you are so you can operate more confidently in your purpose Replace old thought patterns and habits with a thought life that leads to overcoming guilt and achieving more results Embrace your unique identity, operate confidently in your purpose, and be the best version of yourself according to God's design.
Lectures in Meteorology is a comprehensive reference book for meteorologists and environmental scientists to look up material on the thermodynamics, dynamics and chemistry of the troposphere. The lectures demonstrate how to derive/develop equations – an essential tool for model development. All chapters present applications of the material including numerical models. The lectures are written in modular form, i.e. they can be used at the undergraduate level for classes covered by the chapters or at the graduate level as a comprehensive, intensive course. The student/instructor can address chapters 2 (thermodynamics) and 4 (radiation) in any order. They can also switch the order of chapter 5 (chemistry) and 6 (dynamics). Chapter 7 (climatology and climate) requires an understanding of all chapters. Chapter 3 (cloud physics) needs basics from chapter 2 to understand the cloud microphysical processes. The governing conservation equations for trace constituents, dry air, water substances, total mass, energy, entropy and momentum are presented, including simplifications and their application in models. A brief introduction to atmospheric boundary layer processes is presented as well. Basic principles of climatology discussed include analysis methods, atmospheric waves and their analytical solutions, tropical and extra-tropical cyclones, classical and non-classical mesoscale circulations, and the global circulation. The atmospheric chemistry section encompasses photolytic and gas-phase processes, aqueous chemistry, aerosol processes, fundamentals of biogeochemical cycles and the ozone layer. Solar and terrestrial radiation; major absorber; radiation balance; radiative equilibrium; radiative-convective equilibrium; and basics of molecular, aerosol and cloud adsorption and scattering and their use in remote sensing are also presented.
A Journey From Brokenness To Wholeness A Restored Vessel reveals the underlying issues of sexual abuse and domestic violence through an in-depth and candid perspective. The author invites the reader to witness the restoration process of an individual who was immobilized by trauma. This book will equip you with skills and provide you with a personal testament on how to cope with trauma related events. Learn how to: recognize the role of emotional addiction in abuse identify the grief process of individuals confronted with trauma break the emotional addictive cycle stop living under false misconceptions and beliefs acknowledge the warning signs of a dysfunctional relationship discover your purpose, your talents and your gifts reprogram your negative thinking into positive thinking construct therapeutic, practical and spiritual goals Nicole Barber, MA, CAS, LCPC, NCC has over 16 years of experience working with individuals confronted with mental health, familial and spiritual dilemmas. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor who provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults and their families. Moreover, she is an ordained minister. These positions allow her to provide counseling to individuals who have encountered abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, prostitution, incest, and emotional addiction. Currently, she holds the professional positions as the East Regional Director of the Black African American Christian Counselors and the Program Director of a Christian counseling facility.
Still Have Joy is a powerful anthology that tells the testimonies of 8 women of God and how they maintained their faith and Joy in the midst of the storms of their lives.These testimonies will encourage you and bring you to have a closer walk with Christ. The devil wants you to think that you are the only one experiencing trials. He wants you to turn your back on God and not trust in the Joy of your Salvation. "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings." - 1 Peter 5:8-9As a Christian, you are either heading into a storm, in a storm, or just coming out of a storm; and your refuge is God.The storms of life will only make you stronger. It will strengthen your faith. And like the women in this book, you will go through life singing "Still have joy, still have joy; after all that I've been through, still have joy!
Secret are not meant to be kept unknown by others. Could you use some practical insight for your relationship? Do you have family members who could use an encouraging word on trust, confidence, patience, fear, faith, and love? Or perhaps you know of a neighbor or a coworker who struggles with secrets, loneliness, health issues, or discouragements as it relates to a couple’s passion and quest to love? You have never read a couple’s book like this before. Victorious Secrets is intended to be a source of encouragement, covering a vast number of topics with empowering quotes, insightful messages, and secret reminders for a couple’s day and evening, along with interactive reflective journaling activities. These victorious secrets have been specifically crafted for couples in mind and will provide couples with a wealth of secret information. I am excited because you will embark on a journey where you will be able to share each other’s confidential secrets. These victorious secrets will be the right message just for you at just the right time! You are more than a conqueror; you are victorious. Enjoy these hidden secrets as they have been designed to challenge the way couples think, confront one’s doubts, and push back cynicism and pessimism in your relationship. You will continue to be educated, elevated, empowered, and to flourish in love as you make your way victoriously through the secret minefields of life together. Enjoy your victorious secrets!
Everyone will encounter some issues in life. We can not escape them. How you embrace them and how you overcome those storms that arises is what makes you. Here you will find the many life issues I had to get through. But it only made me Stronger and wiser. I trust that you will gain strength from this book and find your purpose in life.
In Souls under Siege, Nicole Archambeau explores how the inhabitants of southern France made sense of the ravages of successive waves of plague, the depredations of mercenary warfare, and the violence of royal succession during the fourteenth century. Many people, she finds, understood both plague and war as the symptoms of spiritual sicknesses caused by excessive sin, and they sought cures in confession. Archambeau draws on a rich evidentiary base of sixty-eight narrative testimonials from the canonization inquest for Countess Delphine de Puimichel, which was held in the market town of Apt in 1363. Each witness in the proceedings had lived through the outbreaks of plague in 1348 and 1361, as well as the violence inflicted by mercenaries unemployed during truces in the Hundred Years' War. Consequently, their testimonies unexpectedly reveal the importance of faith and the role of affect in the healing of body and soul alike. Faced with an unprecedented cascade of crises, the inhabitants of Provence relied on saints and healers, their worldview connecting earthly disease and disaster to the struggle for their eternal souls. Souls under Siege illustrates how medieval people approached sickness and uncertainty by using a variety of remedies, making clear that "healing" had multiple overlapping meanings in this historical moment.
The Sugarspear Chronicles, the incredible twenty-six-novella saga that started with a little girl and her willow tree, is finally available in one complete collection. The Sugarspear Chronicles: The Complete Collection is the story of young Sadie Sugarspear, a girl who endures intolerable abuse by reading about a fantasy world filled with incredible sights and outlandish people—a place she’s only ever encountered through her real father’s storybook. One day, when the cruelty becomes too much to bear, Sadie runs away and hides inside her beloved willow tree. To her surprise, the tree opens, sending Sadie down into the abyss, into a land she’s only ever read about—where she must being a long, terrifying, and heartbreaking journey home. Readers can now enjoy the entirety of author Nicole Arlyn’s dark fantasy saga in one complete book. This complete collection also includes a note from the author detailing the inspiration and events that led to The Sugarspear Chronicles. This book is intended for mature audiences and contains disturbing content that may cause the reader to delve into his or her own land of fantasy…just like Sadie.
Always remember this: Regardless of what goes on in the world or our lives, we can have hope! In this dynamic collection of 60 straight-to-the-heart devotions, the Women of Faith speaker team shares how hope kept them afloat when life threatened to pull them under. Give the gift of hope - or keep yours alive - with this 60-day devotional.
At the dawn of the twentieth century, Galveston was a beacon of opportunity on the Texas Gulf Coast. Dubbed the "Wall Street of the Southwest," its laissez-faire reputation called those hungry for success to its shores. Led by brothers Salvatore and Rosario at the height of Prohibition, the Maceo family answered that call and changed the Oleander City forever. They built an island empire of gambling, smuggling and prostitution that lasted three decades. Housed in their nightclubs frequented by stars like Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra and Duke Ellington, they endeared themselves to their Galveston neighbors by sharing their profits, imitating crime syndicates in their native Sicily. Though certainly no saints, the Maceos helped bring prosperity to a community weary from a century of turmoil. Discover the history of Galveston's famous crime family with authors Nicole Boatman, Dr. Scott Belshaw and Texas historian Richard McCaslin.
Everyone will encounter some issues in life. We can not escape them. How you embrace them and how you overcome those storms that arises is what makes you. Here you will find the many life issues I had to get through. But it only made me Stronger and wiser. I trust that you will gain strength from this book and find your purpose in life.
This book encourages Christians to recognize that the trials and challenges we face are not for our detriment or discouragement but for Gods glory, so that His Son may be glorified through them. Often when we face crisis and trials, we focus on issues that can distort our perception of ourselves, the situation, and Gods ability to work on our behalf. A negative perception coupled with our experiences can create barriers against the power of God in our lives. This book encourages individuals to stand strong and trust God through the process and to overcome fears, anxieties, and unbelief. This is your greater year! is a roadmap of hope for hope and faith. It highlights guiding principles and positive prayers that can help us navigate the storms of life to avoid being shipwrecked or consumed. It suggests an alternative understanding of journeying, of waiting on the Lord, and attests that delayed is not denied. The book also highlights the pivotal nature of prayer and praise with the knowledge that God is faithful to that which He has promised. A key guiding principle is to remain persistent toward purpose, trusting God to birth a new thing in your life and bless you with an abundant harvest, changing your season. It encourages Christians to be expectant, awaiting change with the understanding that staying strong and trusting in the Lord will produce dividends and move the Master to work on our behalf to turn things around. Get ready to live your greater year and life now!
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