An avid, near-six-foot-tall surfer, John Jude Parish cuts a striking figure on the beaches of the Outer Banks in North Carolina. When he isn’t on water, John lives on wheels, a self-described skate rat—grinding and kickflipping with his friends, and encouraged by his progressive parents. His hero is the great explorer Richard Burton, his personal prophet is Bob Dylan, and his world is wide open—to new ideas, philosophies, and religions. Through online forums and chat rooms, John meets a young woman from Brooklyn who spurs his interest in Islam and Arab literature. Deferring Brown University for a year, he moves to the idyllic New York borough to study Arabic. Like Burton, John embraces the experience heart, body, and soul—submitting to Islam, practicing the salaat, fasting and meditating, dancing with dervishes, and encountering the extraordinary. Burton lived the life of a nineteenth-century adventurer, but he also penetrated the ancient wisdom of secret worlds. John will too—with unforeseen consequences. Critically acclaimed novelist Pearl Abraham uses her gifts of psychological acuity and uncommon empathy to depict a typical upper-middle-class family snared by the forces of history, politics, and faith. In American Taliban, she imagines this young surfer/skater on a distinctly American spiritual journey that begins with Transcendentalism and countercultural impulses, enters into world mysticism, and finds its destination in Islam. Provocative, unsettling, and written in a brilliantly inventive, refreshingly original voice, American Taliban is poised to become one of the most talked-about novels of the year.
This award-winning anthology of original crime fiction exploring Brooklyn’s many enclaves features new stories by Pete Hamill, Maggie Estep and others. New York’s punchiest borough asserts its criminal legacy with this collection of stories from some of today’s best writers. Brooklyn Noir moves from Coney Island to Bedford-Stuyvesant to Bay Ridge to Red Hook to Bushwick to Sheepshead Bay to Park Slope and far deeper, into the heart of Brooklyn’s historical and criminal largesse. Each contributor offers a new story set in a distinct neighborhood. Many of the stories that first appeared in this volume have garnered critical acclaim, including Pete Hamill’s Edgar Award finalist “The Book Signing”; Ellen Miller’s Pushcart Prize finalist “Practicing”; Pearl Abraham’s Shamus Award finalist “Hasidic Noir”; Arthur Nersesian’s Anthony Award finalist “Hunter/Trapper”; and Thomas Morrissey’s Robert L. Fish Memorial Award-winner “Can’t Catch Me”. Brooklyn Noir also features brand-new stories by Nelson George, Sidney Offit, Neal Pollack, Ken Bruen, Maggie Estep, Kenji Jasper, Adam Mansbach, C.J. Sullivan, Chris Niles, Norman Kelley, Nicole Blackman, Tim McLoughlin, Lou Manfredo, Luciano Guerriero, and Robert Knightley.
At the heart of The Seventh Beggar lies a contemporary young man's obsession with the legendary 19th-century Chasidic master, Nachman of Bratslav--kabbalist, storyteller, and charismatic whose cult following persists to this day.
A huge success in its original black and white format, Good and Evil has been reprinted larger and exquisitely colorized. Good and Evil is Gods redemption plan told chronologically from Genesis to Revelation. The 324-page book written by Michael Pearl and illustrated by Danny Bulanadi, former of Marvel Comics (Incredible Hulk), resembles an oversized comic book. Good and Evil begins where God began, in the book of Genesis, with the Creator, the fall of man, the law, blood sacrifice, and the prophecies of the coming Redeemer, thus preparing the people to fully understand the gospel of Christ. Good and Evil captivates those who would not normally pick up a Bible. In addition to the color art, each page footnotes Scriptural passages for further Bible study. Young and old, teens, prisoners, military personnel, and Christian workers have testified to the incredible impact Good and Evil has made on their understanding of the Bible.
With her magical ability to tell a story, the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Good Earth, Pearl S. Buck, retells 72 stories from the Old and New Testaments in language both understandable and enjoyable to the modern reader.
How do people from 2,000 years ago relate to today? You will be amazed at how close you come to many if not all of the people and events that will be explored in this devotional. They may even be part of your life today Pearl committed her life to Jesus Christ when she was entering middle age and involved in Bible study with women who taught her the Bible. Her life seemed to be in shambles; her marriage was in shambles, and she felt in her heart there was something missing. She attended a womans conference and gave her life to Christ. The chaos began to fall away; Christ came in and gave her the desire and the heart to face what was wrong, transform a marriage that was ending, face tragic childhood issues, and turn them into testimonies for the Lord.
This remarkable collection of papers is divided into three sections: clinical issues; psychoanalysis and the life cycle; and underlying theories of practice. The papers span the years 1951 to 2004, recording five decades of British psychoanalysis, through various angles. The papers in the clinical part include a unique, lengthy case study of the psychoanalysis of a four-year-old boy, and a follow-up of his life over five decades later. After reading the paper at the age of 54, the patient agreed to write his own version of his life, which is included in the book. The second part of the book, on psychoanalysis and the life cycle, includes renowned chapters on ageing. The author looks at the ageing psychoanalyst as well as the characteristics of analysis with older patients. The third part discusses the theories underlying the author's practice and puts forward her views on such concepts as alienation, transference, and the importance of time in psychoanalytic work with patients.
This book is a practical, powerful and propelling guide for you who aspire to be a person of influence creating a lasting impact on your world. This is not for the faint of heart. It is for those who are committed and passionate about making your life count today and tomorrow. It offers actionable advice on how to leave a legacy that is consistent with your values, purpose, and passion. With 31 principles to follow – one per day across a month, readers are encouraged to Reflect on the principle, Respond to the challenge and Raise actions to implement in their lives. Readers will learn how to make a difference in their personal and professional spheres, and how to craft a legacy that will stand the test of time. A must read!
A huge success in its original black and white format, Good and Evil has been reprinted larger and exquisitely colorized. Good and Evil is Gods redemption plan told chronologically from Genesis to Revelation. The 324-page book written by Michael Pearl and illustrated by Danny Bulanadi, former of Marvel Comics (Incredible Hulk), resembles an oversized comic book. Good and Evil begins where God began, in the book of Genesis, with the Creator, the fall of man, the law, blood sacrifice, and the prophecies of the coming Redeemer, thus preparing the people to fully understand the gospel of Christ. Good and Evil captivates those who would not normally pick up a Bible. In addition to the color art, each page footnotes Scriptural passages for further Bible study. Young and old, teens, prisoners, military personnel, and Christian workers have testified to the incredible impact Good and Evil has made on their understanding of the Bible.
Pearl Hall-Ragin (President/Founder Pearls Joy and Kingdom Builders Outreach Ministries Formally Unified-N-Christ Outreach Ministries) this outreach serves as a networking tool to connect the Body of Christ (Pastors and Layman alike) to the community using all networking, teambuilding, and marketing resources that serve the Phila and Tri-State area best. Pearl is a member of the Transforming Life Christian Center where Apostle Dr. Theresa Settles is pastor located in Lansdowne Pa. Pearl begins her Christian journey at the tender age of nine years old. She served as a junior counselor at 14 and a counselor from 16 to 23 yrs.' of age with Teen Haven Camp (Teen haven Christian Youth Services under the late Rev Bill Drury) now known to be a part of the Water Street Ministries located in Philadelphia New York and Lancaster Pa. Pearl, also served at her childhood church, Rome Emmanuel Baptist Church under Pastor Rev Wright, Miller and participated in many youth organizations of the church. After entering her teens, she felt a need to move on in ministry and was led to the Crusaders for Christ Evangelistic Church of Philadelphia under the pastorship of the Late Rev Thelma R Malone where she worked in the young adult ministry, daycare, and Christian elementary school, and it was also here she received her evangelistic training at the CFC Bible Institute. And a former member of Victory Christian Center under the pastoral ship of Dr. Jimmy A. Ellis III in Philadelphia, Pa(Known as the Bedrock of Southwest Philly), where she has worked as a member of the Conquerors Community Development Corporation, Member Resources, The Parenting Committee, and the Apostolic College of Ministry (formally School of the Word Bible Institute) She also serves on the Board of Theresa Settles Ministry Inc a not-for-profit, faith-based organization committed to improving the quality of life for underprivileged children as well as spreading the gospel locally and abroad. AHARI(A Home is a Right) Which offers different support for Veterans. C.A.P.S. (Concerned Advocates Parent Services) advocates for parents and caretakers of Verbally Disabled Children and Adults. The Alumni Initiative (TAI) The Alumni Initiative is a nonprofit dedicated to providing underprivileged PK-12th grade students with scholarships to pursue higher education. A member of Sistahs in Transformation which serves women of color in there process of unity and wholeness. (Publicity, social media, Events, Sponsorship Committees) After joining the military in 1986 she served an additional duty assignment as a Chaplain Assistant in various units in both the Active and Reserves Army for more than 16 yrs. She has attended the University of Pa (Community Wharton Education Program) & Veterans Upward Bound), Delaware Community College and Community College of Philadelphia, Army Recruiting, Management , Marketing, Administration, Training, Equal Opportunity, Family Deployment Liaison and Warrant Officers Schools. She is currently a continuing degree student at the Dallas Christian University. Pearl has won numerous awards and accommodations for her service in the Dept. of the Army and current employment as Coordinator for the Combined Federal Campaign. But the reward she cherished the most can be found in 2 Timothy 4:8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day-and not only me, but to all who have longed for his appearing"2 Timothy 4:8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will award to me on that day-and not only me but to all who have longed for his appearing
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