Michelle was born with a gift of instinct, a gift that only two of her best friends knew about. Michelle had never ignored her gift until she met Grayson. By ignoring her instincts she was eventually forced to go to extreme measures in order to save her own life, hide into a new identity, and relocate. What measures did she have to take? Where did she go? But most importantly, how was she finally free?
A failed plan, unexpected visitors, an act of love, a quick decision, a desperate lie. The author will show the reader that although life can take a turn without warning, something good will come out of.... the unforeseen.
After retiring from professional basketball, Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant decided to share his vast knowledge and understanding of the game to take readers on an unprecedented journey into the heart of the legendary "Mamba mentality". With an obligation and an opportunity to teach young players, hardcore fans and dedicated students of the game how to play it "the right way", The Mamba Mentality takes us into the spirit of one of the most intelligent basketballs, analytical and creative players ever. In his own words, Bryant reveals his detailed approach and the steps he has taken to prepare himself mentally and physically, not only for a successful game but also for excellence. Readers will learn how Bryant studied an opponent, how he channeled his passion for the game, how he played against injuries. They will also get fascinating grainy details if he breaks down specific games and competitions during his career. What is the book about: Summary of the Mamba mentality Biography of Kobe Bryant The Mamba Mentality The Kobe routine Time management Kobe obstacles Diversion control The Mamba Mentality Quotes About mamba mentality About winning mentality Nba career and relationship with teammate Bryant's detailed accounts are combined with beautiful photos from Andrew or Bernstein, Hall of Fame photographer. Bernstein, for many years an official photographer for the Lakers and NBA, made Bryant's first NBA photo in 1996 and his last in 2016 - and hundreds of thousands in between, the record for a unique twenty-year relationship between an athlete and photographer.
This discussion addresses effective learning practices for chemistry, general chemistry in particular. The approaches are appropriate for any physical science. The strategy is to master the subject as a means to achieving the short term goal of good grades, but more importantly, the long goals of applying the concepts and techniques in a variety of practical contexts well beyond the final examination. We discuss common approaches that do not work and lead to frustration and then suggest strategies that are both effective and satisfying.
An updated version of the bestselling, Game Testing All In One 3/E, this fourth edition serves as your comprehensive handbook to video game testing, guiding you through the essential skills needed to succeed in this exciting field. Whether you are a student seeking to enter the video game industry or a working professional aiming to refine your skills, this new edition gives you the basic skills of testing, demonstrates how game testing and testers fit into the game development process, and includes practical knowledge of tools, roles, responsibilities, and the metrics used to determine game quality and test progress. The reader is taken step-by-step through test design and other QA methods, using real game situations, and featuring interviews with veteran game developers. The book includes companion files for downloading with templates and tutorials for creating both combinatorial tables and test flow diagrams, which form the basis of a robust video game QA plan. Each chapter includes questions and exercises, making the book suitable for classroom use as well as a personal study or reference tool. FEATURES: Features test methodology tutorials based on actual games, plus examples and tools that readers can use for personal or professional development Explores documented methods and tools for tracking and managing game testing progress and game quality Provides companion files available for digital download, including classroom support files, templates, resources, and projects from the book
This is a book of Short Stories that I hope people will enjoy. I am a pilot and I love flying aircraft. I hope readers would like Maria. Maria is a down-to-earth story and this pertains to a pilot who's looking for answers; searching for the right answers in the time of need. I hope the readers have a blessed day!
“After The Sun Rose” is a collection of heartwarming stories as well as stories of unimaginable acts and selfish behavior. After the sun comes up and a new day begins, the author has his characters learning about laborers of love, scheming to get what they want no matter who it hurts, witnessing the start of unthinkable and horrific acts, being the victim of a planned murder, and being a missing and unknown individual.
Why I named the first story Ashley? There are four events in my life that set me to encounter the name Ashley in the most memorable manner. The first three events happened in EAA Sun‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland Florida, Fantasy of Flight in Auburndale Florida, and National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough Tennessee several years ago. I attended these events due to my love of flying and writing and I gave out postcards of my first four books to many people. Most of the ones who received my postcards also asked me to sign it for them and to my surprise the name Ashley kept popping up. The one that really struck me was when I was in Lavonia Speedway in Lavonia Georgia about a year ago after I completed the untitled story (that would become Ashley). Mostly, I like being there as I love dirt track racing. Now, there was a couple who was taking up money for a lady who got paralyzed from the neck down due to a car wreck on a road. They showed us an article about it on a newspaper and a photo of the young lady while she was in a hospital. There’s always a room in my heart for helping the needy so I gave a donation to this poor young lady. But when the couple was about to leave I realized that I didn’t ask for the young lady’s name so I could keep her on my prayer. And guess what... It was Ashley.
Mary Ann Mitchell, world-renown fashion model, is at the top of her game. Her money, status, and fame have provided her with everything money can buy-everything except true happiness. The Model, a second book by pilot and author Robert E. Bryant, takes readers on her emotional journey from revenge to loneliness to fulfillment. Set close to scenic Asheville, North Carolina, the story takes an interesting look at the blessing of unexpected love. As is the case with all of the author's works, the story of The Model was first presented orally and recorded by Bob and Sharon Underwood, supportive friends of the author. Later, The Model was transcribed and put in novel form by L. Caroline Martin, author of Proven Guilty.
One character, from each story in Two Decisions, was faced with making a split-second decision, each involving different situations, but their reason was the same. Each character’s decision was based on the love they have for someone special in their life. The result of these two decisions created chains of events that changed the lives of characters in both stories.
Human Communication Theory and Research introduces students to the growing body of theory and research in communication, demonstrating the integration between the communication efforts of interpersonal, organizational, and mediated settings. This second edition builds from the foundation of the original volume to demonstrate the rich array of theories, theoretical connections, and research findings that drive the communication discipline. Robert L. Heath and Jennings Bryant have added a chapter on new communication technologies and have increased depth throughout the volume, particularly in the areas of social meaning, critical theory and cultural studies, and organizational communication. The chapters herein are arranged to provide insight into the breadth of studies unique to communication, acknowledging along the way the contributions of researchers from psychology, political science, and sociology. Heath and Bryant chart developments and linkages within and between ways of looking at communication. The volume establishes an orientation for the social scientific study of communication, discussing principles of research, and outlining the requirements for the development and evaluation of theories. Appropriate for use in communication theory courses at the advanced undergraduate and graduate level, this text offers students insights to understanding the issues and possible answers to the question of what communication is in all forms and contexts.
When schemes, murder, and greed attack an unsuspecting newlywed and threaten his family, he must take action. What action does avenging his father's murder mandate? Even his young bride does not know every thought that enters his mind, but, In time, he will reveal the Plan. South Carolina storyteller, Robert E. Bryant (with the assistance of L. Caroline Martin, author of Proven Guilty and "The Healer"), brings another of his God-given stories to life in this enthralling novella. Also in print are Bryant's first two novels: Choices (a collection of three short stories inspired by mothers who "make and live with difficult choices everyday") And The Model which takes a close look "at the blessing of unexpected love.
Texas is a solid red state. Or trending purple. Or soon to be blue. One thing is certain: as Texas looms ever larger in national politics, the makeup of its electorate increasingly matters. At a critical moment, as migration, immigration, and a maturing populace alter the state’s political landscape, this book presents a deeply researched, data-rich look at who Texas voters are, what they want, and what it might mean for the future of the Republican and Democratic parties, the state, and the nation. Battle for the Heart of Texas goes beyond the pronouncements of leaders and pundits to reveal voters’ nuanced opinions—about the 2020 Democratic primary candidates, state and national Republicans’ responses to the Covid-19 pandemic, and issues such as immigration and gun policy. Working with an unprecedented cache of polling figures and qualitative data from surveys and focus groups—the product of a cooperative effort between the Dallas Morning News and The University of Texas at Tyler—Mark Owens, Kenneth A. Wink, and Kenneth Bryant Jr. provide an in-depth examination of what is reshaping voter preferences across Texas, including the partisan impact of the urbanization and nationalization of state politics. Their analyses pinpoint the influence of race, media exposure, ideological diversity within the parties, and geographic variation across the state, detailing how Texas politics has changed over time. Race may not have typically defined Texas politics, for instance, but the authors find that rhetoric on policies related to race are now shaping the electorate. The diversity in civic engagement among the Latino community also emerges from the data, compounded and complicated by the growth of the Latino population of voting age. The largest red state in the country, with the second-largest population, Texas is crucial to the way we think about political change in America—and this book amply and precisely equips us to understand the bellwether state’s changing politics.
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