Sharing the goodness of God through her writing, author Roberta Heck has compiled a fourth volume of personal poetry with a faith-based focus. Changes of the Mind shares the author's trials and tribulations and inspirational thoughts on a variety of topics- love, family, friendships, relationships, holidays, and God. Changes of the Mind led to the trilogy, which are Heck's first three books: After the Storm Is Over, The Dawn of a New Day, and One with God. This new volume, with more than one hundred poems, entails the beginning and end of her storm. These offerings are her moment of clarity and her witness to her personal storm and the not-so-pleasant aspects of life she's witnessed. Heck's poems speak of her personal testimony and her faith in God such as in "MY FIGHT", But I know there's a God/Up above you see/I know in His time/He alone shall set me free/One way or the other/This plight shall end/I'm fighting for my life/The Lord will help me win/'AND HE DID'. Though people weather different storms, Changes of the Mind illustrates that every simple thought can and will bring changes of the mind.
Cheryls childhood is full of love. Raised on the farm and the youngest of ten siblings, she worships God every Sunday and basks under the praise of her mother. But she has a tendency to look at the other side of life and wonder what its like. The popular crowd is so glamorous and full of fun. Could their way of living be better than hers? When Cheryl moves into her first apartment, things begin to fall apart. No longer under the protection of her mother, she is independent nowand that means she is in charge of making her own decisions. She starts hanging out with old schoolmates. When she realizes they are doing drugs, she throws caution to the wind and decides to try them. But drug addiction is not a pretty thing. Cheryls life spirals out of control as she becomes not only a user, but a dealer. She thinks she can get herself out of this mess alone, yet those years of Sunday school and church worship tell her she needs to turn to the Lord. Listening to that small voice proves more difficult than she imagined, however, and her partying lifestyle may just lead her in the opposite direction.
Sharing the goodness of God through her writing, author Roberta Heck has compiled a fourth volume of personal poetry with a faith-based focus. Changes of the Mind shares the author's trials and tribulations and inspirational thoughts on a variety of topics- love, family, friendships, relationships, holidays, and God. Changes of the Mind led to the trilogy, which are Heck's first three books: After the Storm Is Over, The Dawn of a New Day, and One with God. This new volume, with more than one hundred poems, entails the beginning and end of her storm. These offerings are her moment of clarity and her witness to her personal storm and the not-so-pleasant aspects of life she's witnessed. Heck's poems speak of her personal testimony and her faith in God such as in "MY FIGHT", But I know there's a God/Up above you see/I know in His time/He alone shall set me free/One way or the other/This plight shall end/I'm fighting for my life/The Lord will help me win/'AND HE DID'. Though people weather different storms, Changes of the Mind illustrates that every simple thought can and will bring changes of the mind.
Braving the Storm Hand in Hand with God - New Book of Poetry on the Enduring Power of Faith. A collection of personal experiences expressed in poetry. A spiritual wellspring of hope and encouragement. Roberta M. Heck's After the Storm is Over traverses the Book of Genesis through the Book of Revelation, the stars and the oceans, and life's everyday difficulties in a moving collection of evangelical verse. After the Storm is Over is a powerful testimony that prayer and faith in God are one's greatest tickets for battling out life's tough times. It is an inspirational set of religious poetry that will truly bring comfort and hope at a time when they are most needed. In whatever situation war, a weakening economy, abjection this book will set your heart and mind at peace. In life, we all have our own share of storms. Heck confesses that she personally lived it. The poems in her book express a lifetime of personal experiences. "These poems are my expression of how the Lord brought me through the storm. To look at where I was and where He has brought me. All I can say is, Thank you Jesus, the storm is over.
ONE WITH GOD These poems are my revelation of how through spiritual intervention, change and growth overcame my life, as I became One With God. There were those who prayed for me and with me. Through those prayers and my faith I grew in my personal relationship with the Father. I became one with Him through the Holy Spirit and His divine intervention. As you read these poems, should some circumstance bring back a recollection or you feel that you have been in similar situations, it is my hope that you too will come to agree that He is truly a way maker but mostly that You cant beat Gods giving. I pray that you will find the inspiration and come to the same conclusion in reading these poems as I felt when I wrote them, and that is Nobody can love me like Jesus for His goodness endureth forever. I present you now with a spiritual revelation of His goodness through poetry. God bless Mrs. Roberta M. Heck
Braving the Storm Hand in Hand with God - New Book of Poetry on the Enduring Power of Faith. A collection of personal experiences expressed in poetry. A spiritual wellspring of hope and encouragement. Roberta M. Hecks After the Storm is Over traverses the Book of Genesis through the Book of Revelation, the stars and the oceans, and lifes everyday difficulties in a moving collection of evangelical verse. After the Storm is Over is a powerful testimony that prayer and faith in God are ones greatest tickets for battling out lifes tough times. It is an inspirational set of religious poetry that will truly bring comfort and hope at a time when they are most needed. In whatever situationwar, a weakening economy, abjectionthis book will set your heart and mind at peace. In life, we all have our own share of storms. Heck confesses that she personally lived it. The poems in her book express a lifetime of personal experiences. These poems are my expression of how the Lord brought me through the storm. To look at where I was and where He has brought me. All I can say is, Thank you Jesus, the storm is over.
The Dawn Of A New Day is a collection of poems that bring insight and awareness to everyday living. These poems are shared experiences of how the world looks through the eyes of someone who got a second chance in life. I share my rebirth to a new day and all the wonders that came with it. The sharing of daily experiences from the hardship of the aged, the dreams of the young to Veterans and their story, and how time or should I say How Old Father Time waits on no one. The principles that some are judged by and the morals others live by. But through prayer and faith in the Lord He will continually bring us through to that Dawn Of A New Day. I thought this would be a befitting title to follow my previous book After The Storm Is Over, because after the storm, The Dawn Of A New Day, brings calmness and growth. All praises to God, for the same one who holds The Heavens in place - Also guides Our steps. I pray that these poems will inspire, bless and comfort you.
The Dawn Of A New Day is a collection of poems that bring insight and awareness to everyday living. These poems are shared experiences of my life, and how the world looks through the eyes of someone who got a second chance in life. The first hand lessons I experienced as I grew and matured into the
ONE WITH GOD These poems are my revelation of how through spiritual intervention, change and growth overcame my life, as I became One With God. There were those who prayed for me and with me. Through those prayers and my faith I grew in my personal relationship with the Father. I became one with Him through the Holy Spirit and His divine intervention. As you read these poems, should some circumstance bring back a recollection or you feel that you have been in similar situations, it is my hope that you too will come to agree that He is truly a way maker but mostly that You cant beat Gods giving. I pray that you will find the inspiration and come to the same conclusion in reading these poems as I felt when I wrote them, and that is Nobody can love me like Jesus for His goodness endureth forever. I present you now with a spiritual revelation of His goodness through poetry. God bless Mrs. Roberta M. Heck
Employees don’t work for companies; they work for people. The more irresistible you are as a leader, the more pull you have for employees to want to stay and for your customers to remain loyal. In The Magnetic Leader, Roberta Matuson asks us to consider that the quality of a company’s leadership is the most important factor in attracting and retaining high-quality employees. Matuson has spent 20 years helping organizations achieve both market leadership and dynamic growth by maximizing the talent they already have, in addition to creating a magnetic environment that attracts high-caliber new hires. Many are searching for a magical formula, but the fact is that the answer lies inside businesses’ organizations. Instead of offering crazy perks, companies need to focus on the one perk they can’t get anywhere else, which is the opportunity to work with a truly magnetic leader. The Magnetic Leader aids readers in transforming their leadership style from push to pull, repel to attract, dismal to good, and then good to great. They’ll become magnetic leaders who attract the cream of the crop and ultimately create legions of loyal, talented superstars eager to beat the competition.
When her ex-husband returns to win her back, Charlotte Ann Brown, vowing to transform herself into the sophisticated woman she knows he wants, asks her best friend Steve Parker to help her, but when unexpected passion flares between her and Steve, she is forced to choose between them. Original.
A lifesaving guide for any new manager!" Marshall Goldsmith As companies reorganize and reengineer, people are finding themselves tossed into management every day with little to no training or preparation. The key to success is managing effectively both up and down the line of the organization. Literally two books in one, Suddenly in Charge provides all of the tools necessary to be successful. Read it in one direction and you'll find all the advice and resources you need to manage down, establish credibility with your team, and lead in a way that builds rapport and garners respect. Flip the book over and you'll find success strategies for managing up, interacting successfully with your bosses and developing strong relationships. This third edition is fully revised and updated for the post-Covid world of work, with new chapters on difficult conversations, how to ask for a raise and actually get it, and weaving in advice and stories to guide readers who are working in a hybrid or remote environments. The new edition of Suddenly in Charge is the playbook for every new leader - both at home and in the office.
The competition wants your customers AND your best people. Learn the new rules for attracting top talent and getting them to stick around. Talent Magnetism offers straightforward, easy-to-apply techniques that help managers navigate the challenges of attracting and keeping talent to foster innovation and fuel growth. Roberta Matuson, bestselling author of Suddenly in Charge and award-winning management consultant, shows you how with: * Fresh techniques and creative ways to build an organization with talent magnetism, where top talent is pulled in with minimal effort on the employer's part. * Proven methods which focus on what today's post-recession workers value most. Hint: It isn't what you think! * Case studies of organizations that have achieved "magnetic" status without Toyotasized budgets. * Rules of Attraction: recommendations to propel you forward at warp speed. Drawing on real-life case studies and examples, Matuson demonstrates the new rules of workplace attraction and retention, helping you and your organization develop irresistible talent magnetism.
WINNER: Independent Press Award 2022 - Career Are you avoiding an uncomfortable conversation at work? If you're an executive or a team leader, strengthening your organization's ability to have difficult conversations is necessary and worth the discomfort. The key to successful dialogue starts and ends with changing the conversation. Recognizing that it takes two people to engage in meaningful outcomes, Can We Talk? outlines what each contributor needs to do to achieve the best possible result. Using examples from everyday work situations, this book offers guidance on how to create the right conditions for a meaningful discussion. The author identifies the seven key principles that enable both parties to gain a deeper understanding of what the other person may be thinking and will help establish their point of view more clearly: confidence, clarity, compassion, curiosity, compromise, credibility, courage. Can We Talk? includes examples and advice from those who have been there and thrived, as well as lessons learned from conversation failures and example scripts of productive conversations. Readers will learn how to prepare, start and manage the potentially challenging exchange of words that typically occur at work, and come away with an understanding that for any conversation to take place, both parties must be engaged.
Find, nurture, and keep the employees who deliver year after year: “Filled with practical ideas and tips to win the war for talent.” —Sandy Rezendes, Head of Strategic Onboarding, Citizens Bank Finding the right talent is hard. Finding the right talent that will stay is even harder. No matter what the current labor market may be, Evergreen Talent shows you how to attract, find, and keep employees for the long term. What many leaders fail to understand is that you can’t simply transplant a competitor’s talent strategy and achieve the same results—just as you can’t take plants suited to a warm climate and expect them to thrive in chillier locales. But a company that takes the time to examine its own environment, select talent accordingly, and nurture its people will stand tall, regardless of economic conditions. In Evergreen Talent, Roberta Matuson, aka the Talent Maximizer, challenges leaders to think differently about their approach to growing a sustainable workforce—one that will regenerate regularly, with minimal maintenance. The book is filled with pragmatic advice, case studies, and best practices from companies that have done this successfully. Also included are tools to help assess your workplace environment—and populate your organization with talent that will continue to grow, thrive, and enrich the company with the fruits of their labor year after year.
Dr. Rebecca Butterman, a psychologist and advice columnist, must put her stellar analytical skills to good use when a church member and the leader of a search committee charged with finding a new assistant pastor is murdered. Original.
Are you ready for some Christmas magic? Or holiday romance? Or both? Grab your hot chocolate (or wine) and snuggle up with a cozy blanket for this collection of holiday romance stories. Nineteen authors worldwide link arms to bring you nineteen short holiday romance stories to get you in the mood for holiday cheer and romance. You will be swept away with the timeless tales of men and women who found love in others, themselves, and the holiday spirit. Co-Authors: Athena Law, Rev. Libbii Armstrong, Beth Walker, Jen Taylor, Kerri-Ann Sheppard, Emily M. David, Zachary Shiloh Watts, Alicia Thorp, Roberta A. Pellant, Magnolia Tiberii, Lisa Stamey, Paula Eberling, Pallavee Yovana Periapayen, M. LaRae, M.Sc., Mayuko Fukino, Kim Pierre, Kathryn Denhof, Heidi Plumberg, and Blair Hayse.
The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) pitted conservative forces including the army, the Church, the Falange (fascist party), landowners, and industrial capitalists against the Republic, installed in 1931 and supported by intellectuals, the petite bourgeoisie, many campesinos (farm laborers), and the urban proletariat. Provoking heated passions on both sides, the Civil War soon became an international phenomenon that inspired a number of literary works reflecting the impact of the war on foreign and national writers. While the literature of the period has been the subject of scholarship, women's literary production has not been studied as a body of work in the same way that literature by men has been, and its unique features have not been examined. Addressing this lacuna in literary studies, this volume provides fresh perspectives on well-known women writers, as well as less studied ones, whose works take the Spanish Civil War as a theme. The authors represented in this collection reflect a wide range of political positions. Writers such as Maria Zambrano, Mercè Rodoreda, and Josefina Aldecoa were clearly aligned with the Republic, whereas others, including Mercedes Salisachs and Liberata Masoliver, sympathized with the Nationalists. Most, however, are situated in a more ambiguous political space, although the ethics and character portraits that emerge in their works might suggest Republican sympathies. Taken together, the essays are an important contribution to scholarship on literature inspired by this pivotal point in Spanish history.
A detailed look at the formation of the colony of Delaware, its government, and its overall history, plus a prologue on world events in 1638 and an epilogue on Delaware today.
When she inherits her Great Aunt Becky's house in Richlandtown, Pennsylvania during Christmas, linguist Maddie Davis turns to her husband Warner Davis for help and soon finds their marriage of convenience turning into something more, forcing them both to take stock of their current situation. Original.
The Politics of Verdi's Cantica treats a singular case study of the use of music to resist oppression, combat evil, and fight injustice. Cantica, better known as Inno delle nazioni / Hymn of the Nations, commissioned from Italy's foremost composer to represent the newly independent nation at the 1862 London International Exhibition, served as a national voice of pride and of protest for Italy across two centuries and in two very different political situations. The book unpacks, for the first time, the full history of Verdi's composition from its creation, performance, and publication in the 1860s through its appropriation as purposeful social and political commentary and its perception by American broadcast media as a 'weapon of art' in the mid twentieth century. Based on largely untapped primary archival and other documentary sources, journalistic writings, and radio and film scripts, the project discusses the changing meanings of the composition over time. It not only unravels the complex history of the work in the nineteenth century, of greater significance it offers the first fully documented study of the performances, radio broadcast, and filming of the work by the renowned Italian conductor Arturo Toscanini during World War II. In presenting new evidence about ways in which Verdi's music was appropriated by expatriate Italians and the US government for cross-cultural propaganda in America and Italy, it addresses the intertwining of Italian and American culture with regard to art, politics, and history; and investigates the ways in which the press and broadcast media helped construct a musical weapon that traversed ethnic, aesthetic, and temporal boundaries to make a strong political statement.
Rowan Grace Brown age 34 moves to her father’s native Scotland to begin a new life. Divorced and needing a change she has always loved her father’s country and had planned to move before but didn’t have the courage to do so. Knowing that her Dad’s twin sister Grace would love for her to live with her Rowan takes a huge leap of faith and does just that. Plus there is Alex Corbett, a childhood friend in Rowan Tree, the town where she is going. She has said her prayers that she and Alex will become more than friends, packs her bags and moves to Scotland.
Anyone can make a short film, right? Just grab some friends and your handheld and you can do it in a weekend or two before being accepted to a slew of film festivals, right? Wrong. Roberta Munroe screened short film submissions at Sundance for five years, and is an award-winning short filmmaker in her own right. So she knows a thing or two about how not to make a short film. From the first draft of your script to casting, production, editing, and distribution, this is your one-stop primer for breaking into the business. Featuring interviews with many of today's most talented writers, producers, and directors, as well as revealing stories (e.g., what to do when the skinhead crack addict next door begins screaming obscenities as soon as you call "action") from the sets of her own short films, Roberta walks you through the minefield of mistakes that an aspiring filmmaker can make--so that you don't have to make them yourself.
The human-animal relationship has always been characterized by a wide net of interactions and exchanges. By providing an overview of the concept of animality – and of the several meanings attached to it – this book aims at rethinking the real nature of this notion, towards a new definition of both the human and the animal. The authors highlight the need to overcome the traditional tendency to read the animal merely as a symbol, a metaphor or an allegory, whose only purpose is that of representing and negotiating human power relations of race, class, and gender. Within this context, the edited collection Bestiarium intends to contribute to the present debate on Animal Studies, by focusing on literary texts and discursive practices, which reveal the epistemological and cultural dynamics that structure the very representation of the animal.
Eastham, known as the land of the first light, is an ever-changing place. Although Europeans began visiting these shores early in the 1600s, the area's first inhabitants lived here over seven thousand years ago. In 1620, Mayflower passengers and crew had their first encounter with the Nawsett Indians over the theft of corn. From the mid-1800s to the 1960s, sails were replaced by engines. The discovery of oil ended the whaling industry for Eastham captains, and wide-scale farming and tourism became the backbone of Eastham's economy. Eastham chronicles the challenges, successes, and personal strengths of the town of Eastham as it evolved with time.
A humorous biography of the legendary D'Oyly Carte baritone, Kenneth Sandford, which includes a detailed examination of his famous 'Pooh-Bah' roles and a selection of amusing press reviews.
Heritage of Talkeetna focus is on the people. From its beginning, Talkeetna seems to have been a lure for people noted for their character, individualism, sense of independence, and humor. This pattern remains true today, and in a thoughtful sense might almost be identified as an ongoing legacy. Despite tough, often harsh lives certain people remained for many years, providing durable threads that strengthened and maintained the fabric of the village. These people, their perseverance, and the manner in which they conducted their lives, shaped the character of what has become Talkeetna's special heritage. The reader will find that a substantial amount of activity in these pages occurs in the Yentna River and Cache Creek areas, which contributed no small amount to Talkeetna's past. People that trapped, prospected and mined in those areas relied on Talkeetna as a supply and service point, but perhaps more importantly, Talkeetna relied on the trade these activities provided. It was a symbiotic relationship, inseparable from the story of Talkeetna.
Several years have passed since the terrible bus crash that took the lives of so many young people from Bedford. Pastor and Mrs. Warren are still dealing with the loss of their precious daughter, and the unexpected arrival of twins. Jeff Warren is also busily dealing with a wayward young woman, the breakup of a pastor friend and his fiance, the discovery that a member of his church staff is a pervert, and the knowledge that he is losing his zeal for the ministry. He is reaching out for something that will help him to once again be on fire for the Lord.
A detailed look at the formation of the colony of New York, its government, and its overall history, plus a prologue on world events in 1624 and an epilogue on New York today.
Learn about key moments in New York City's development, starting with the history of the J.M. Kaplan Fund and its role in shaping the city from World War II to the present. The J.M. Kaplan Fund was established in 1945 by Jacob M. Kaplan, and would go on to play a critical role in New York City's cultural and urban life. Kaplan's long leadership of the Fund (1945-1977) was marked by determined advocacy, including the effort to save Carnegie Hall from destruction, support for institutions like The New School for Social Research and the South Street Seaport Museum, as well as to bolster the cause of union democracy, the arts, and the co-operative movement. Since the 1970s, the Fund has been led by Kaplan's daughter, Joan K. Davidson, who has led the Fund to its current place as a forceful presence in New York City's civic life, supporting the Westbeth Artists Housing, Greenmarkets, and more.
Roberta Piazza's book is a linguistic investigation of the dialogue of Italian cinema covering a selection of films from the 1950s to the present day. It looks at how speech is dealt with in studies of the cinema and tackles the lack of engagement with dialogue in film studies. It explores the representation of discourse in cinema -- the way particular manifestations of verbal interaction are reproduced in film. Whereas 'representation' generally refers to the language used in texts to assign meaning to a group and its social practices, here discourse representation more directly refers to the relationship between real-life and cinematic discourse. Piazza analyses how fictional dialogue reinterprets authentic interaction in order to construe particular meanings. Beginning by exploring the relationship between discourse and genre, the second half of the book takes a topic-based approach and reflects on the themes of narrative and identity. The analysis carried out takes on board the multi-semiotic and multimodal components of film discourse. The book uses also uses concepts and methodologies from pragmatics, conversation analysis and discourse analysis.
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