From the fastest American-born marathoner of all time, here is an intimate, day-by-day account of what it takes—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—to be one of the best in the world. This journal chronicles Ryan Hall’s 14-week preparation for the 2010 Boston Marathon, providing practical insights into the daily regimen of someone training at the absolute peak of human performance. It also reveals the spiritual journey of an elite athlete who is a follower of Jesus Christ. Readers will discover how Ryan deals with nagging injuries and illness, bad weather, disappointing workouts, and a slavish focus on results that can take the fun out of running. Ryan runs 140 miles a week, often at altitude and a blistering pace. Yet millions of everyday runners will identify with and appreciate his intentional return to running with joy and his lifelong goal of glorifying Christ on and off the racecourse.
Journey with Olympian and American half marathon record holder Ryan Hall as he reflects on the joys and trials of running and, along the way, shows you how he found God in every step. Ryan Hall is an Olympic athlete and American record holder in the half marathon, but as a kid, Ryan hated running. He wanted nothing to do with the sport until one day, he felt compelled to run the fifteen miles around his neighborhood lake. He was hooked. From that day forward, Ryan felt a God-given purpose in running. He knew he could, and would, race with the best runners in the world and that his talent was a gift to serve others. These two truths launched Ryan's twenty-year athletic career and guided him through epic failures and exceptional breakthroughs to competing at the highest level. Now a coach, speaker, and nonprofit partner, Ryan shares the powerful faith behind his athletic achievements and the lessons he learned that helped him push past his limits, make space for relationships that enrich his life on and off the running trails, and cultivate a positive mindset. As you learn more about Ryan and his incredible path, you'll gain the tools you need to: Focus on your purpose and say no to distractions Select and strive for the right goals--goals for the heart and the body Deal with defeat and disappointment Endure immense pain and build resilience Run like you've already won Ryan's story is one of encouragement and inspiration for readers of any age and level of running ability--or none at all. It's a story that shows that you, too, can change your outlook, see God's hand in your life, and run the race that really matters. Praise for Run the Mile You’re In: "Run the Mile You're In is not about winning races and setting running records. It's about always moving forward. Moving outward is an act of courage. The reward is living the lifestyle and embracing the dream." --Bart Yasso, newly retired chief running officer, Runner's World "Ryan's journey on and off the course is touching and a meaningful way to live by helping others. This is an uplifting book of joy and finding your sense of purpose." --Meb Keflezighi, Olympic silver medalist; Boston Marathon and NYC Marathon champion
For the better part of two centuries, between 1720 and 1877, the Blackfoot (Niitsitapi) people controlled a vast region of what is now the U.S. and Canadian Great Plains. As one of the most expansive and powerful Indigenous groups on the continent, they dominated the northern imperial borderlands of North America. The Blackfoot maintained their control even as their homeland became the site of intense competition between white fur traders, frequent warfare between Indigenous nations, and profound ecological transformation. In an era of violent and wrenching change, Blackfoot people relied on their mastery of their homelands' unique geography to maintain their way of life. With extensive archival research from both the United States and Canada, Ryan Hall shows for the first time how the Blackfoot used their borderlands position to create one of North America's most vibrant and lasting Indigenous homelands. This book sheds light on a phase of Native and settler relations that is often elided in conventional interpretations of Western history, and demonstrates how the Blackfoot exercised significant power, resiliency, and persistence in the face of colonial change.
Artists run amok at the 2006 Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival! The idyllic setting of Seville Square provides a canvas for murder and mayhem. The trouble starts when an obnoxious artist, Manolo Friedman, proves to be a pain in the palette. From there, things go consistently—and literally—down the Port-a-let: Fishermen, environmentalists and developers wrangle over a proposed resort project in Pensacola Bay. Money turns up missing in the festival account. An artist “finds” 100 grand—and turns it over to the festival treasurer. Some people aren't who they say they are.A bumbling pair of petty thieves steals a bracelet—the wrong one on the wrong day. But, worst of all, a killer's painting the park red.
As a runner, you want to accomplish your physical goals. But deep down, you long for your training to be a more meaningful experience, engaging your body, mind, soul, and spirit. Walk, Run, Soar is a 52-week devotional and training journal designed for runners who hope to experience God's presence, purpose, and glory in a deeper way as they run. Dorina Gilmore Young, and her triathlete husband, Shawn, will get you moving with a new motivation: improving your spiritual health. Along with weekly devotions to inspire you, Walk, Run, Soar includes · practical running/training tips · training schedules from a running and triathlon coach · advice on how to fuel your body well · reflection questions and action steps · space to journal and record your running progress Whether you are new to running or a longtime runner, Walk, Run, Soar will motivate you to hit your fitness goals while strengthening your faith.
Taylor Walker, now widowed, awaits the trial of the nemesis who tried to kill her in Blood Ties. Her judgment is as flawed as ever with relationships: The one with her rescuer, former DEA agent Jeremy Briggs, hits a snag as she realizes she doesn't love him. Jeremy's involvement with his boss, Eve McGuire, further muddles matters and drives Taylor into a relationship with George Arroyo, a charismatic Cuban-American architect. There's one obstacle: George may have strangled his pregnant socialite fiancée—a dead ringer for Taylor—in Miami; his red tie was found knotted around her neck. Taylor's sheriff father cautions her about George: He's convinced George is a killer who's after Taylor's inheritance. A crime wave strikes the tiny panhandle town of Walker, Fla. Once again the crimes are somehow tied to Taylor. One murder mimics the dead socialite's: This time the murder weapon is Taylor's red bra: The work of the Miami killer or a copycat? The trauma Taylor suffered in Blood Ties, coupled with an undercurrent of menace and murder, prove toxic for Taylor: Alarmed at her weight loss and recurring nightmares, family and friends rally to place her in a Pensacola mental health facility. Is someone trying to drive Taylor over the edge to nab her money? Taylor confronts a killer and vows to take charge of her life.
Blood Ties: Under the title Blood Relations, a finalist in the Mystery Category of the Writers' League of Texas 2008 Manuscript Contest After a brutal rape and beating causes Taylor Walker Campbell to miscarry, the panhandle town of Walker, Fla., rallies around her. When her husband, Capt. Cameron Campbell, returns from Iraq, he shoots an intruder in their home, coincidentally one of Taylor's attackers. Struggling to regain control of her downwardly spiraling life, Taylor finds her retired judge father ordered the attack to "protect" her. When she recalls the day of the attack, Taylor realizes a vicious misogynist remains at large. Crime continues to stalk Walker-arson, murder, breaking and entering-all with ties to Taylor, causing Pensacola cops to cast Taylor as the "queenpin" of a drug ring. The photogenic, charismatic Cam reveals a darker side: Taylor stumbles upon evidence of a torrid affair with a military subordinate. After Cam publicly accuses Taylor of an affair with Julius Perry, her 14-year-old black neighbor, she fears felony charges. Her mother enlists an unlikely ally to thwart Cam's scheme and subvert justice. Friends and family uncover the truth about Judge Walker's first wife, who presumably died in New Orleans five decades ago. When Taylor stumbles into a cold-blooded killer's tri-state drug headquarters, she's held captive.
This book is not your usual self-help guide for teachers. It provides teachers with the essential skills necessary to bring a teaching environment to life in a way that is rewarding for both teacher and student. The approach taken by most teaching technique books is to address only the organizational and pedagogical issues of the classroom. This book examines the intent you bring into the classroom and how it can impact your overall effectiveness. By creating a home for learning the teacher creates a warm and caring environment that can nurture everyone including the teacher. Creating a Home for Learning: The Art and Science of Teaching seeks to address both the inner thought processes involved in teaching and the interpersonal and organizational skills that support a heart-centered approach to teaching. Jim Slouffman and Ryan Hall bring to this book over thirty years of classroom teaching and corporate training experiences. It contains stories and heartfelt realizations based on their past journeys in education. The book is divided into two sections, the Art of Teaching which explores the Inner-thought processes involved in effective teaching and the Science of Teaching which explores the interpersonal and organizational skills that you will need to be successful. It is in the balance of these two areas of expertise that the home for learning yields it's greatest achievements. When these critical factors are in perfect harmony the classroom can become a space that transforms lives. The possibilities are endless!
Making a new friend is a joy to experience. Friendship can be made anywhere and be with anyone. Sometimes they may even sneak up on you and catch you unaware. Be patient and ready for the chance to make as many friends as you can, even in your own backyard.
3 breakthrough guides to building, revitalizing, and sustaining great brands — and profiting from them! In three indispensable books, you’ll discover powerful new ways to build, rebuild, and sustain any brand — and leverage branding to supercharge profits and growth. In Six Rules for Brand Revitalization, Larry Light and Joan Kiddon teach the invaluable lessons of one of history’s most successful brand revitalizations: the reinvigoration of McDonald’s®. Drawing on that experience, the authors introduce a systematic blueprint for resurrecting any brand, and driving it to unprecedented success. Learn how to refocus your entire organization around common goals and a common brand promise...restore brand relevance based on profound knowledge of your customers... leverage innovation to reinvent your total brand experience… create a “plan to win,” and execute on it. The Truth About Creating Brands People Love reveals 51 bite-size, easy-to-use techniques for building great brands, and keeping them great. Learn powerful truths about positioning brands and developing brand meaning; using brands to drive corporate profits; managing advertising, pricing, and segmentation, and much more. Finally, What’s Your Story?: Storytelling to Move Markets, Audiences, People and Brands shows how to leverage the universal human activity of storytelling: your most powerful, most underutilized tool for competitive advantage. Legendary business thinkers Ryan Mathews and Watts Wacker help you take control of the stories your business tells, make them believable and unforgettable, make them move your customers to act! From world-renowned leaders and experts, including Larry Light, Joan Kiddon, Brian D. Till, Donna D. Heckler, Ryan Mathews, and Watts Wacker
Imagine understanding the most crucial development in finance in over five hundred years. Part history and part manual, Stablecoin Evolution builds upon the enthusiastic reception enjoyed by its first and second editions. In this book, you will learn how stablecoins work, where they fit into the history of money, and why they are helpful. You will also find overviews of the major players, the latest innovations, and insights into future trends. Stablecoin Evolution is a robust text that poetically leads readers from an inquisitive entry-level financial technology ponderer to a vastly knowledgable and confident entity. Beginning with the history of barter, fiat, blockchain, Bitcoin, and cryptocurrency, one quickly obtains a general understanding of the history of finance and technology. By chapter 2, book acquirers gain a solid grasp on fungibility vs. non-fungibility, opening the doors to understanding the difference between stablecoins and other digital assets. This thoughtful 7-year guide is overflowing with information on over 200 stablecoins. It breaks down the overall history of industry pioneers, providing direct quotes from leaders as Alyze Sam has worked in stablecoins since inception. "Alyze Sam published her Stablecoin research with us at Blockchain Research Institute; it is a solid work that has been helpful in making sustainable investments and safeguarding those assets." -Don Tapscott, bestselling author of 18 books. Most recently, Platform Revolution: Blockchain Technology as the Operating System of the Digital Age. "Absolutely phenomenal writing, Alyze! It's beautiful! I'm getting the same enjoyment from reading it as I do the most vivacious works of poetry and prose." -Ryan Hall, Editor. "Alyze Sam's book, 'Stablecoin Economy' was released May 14, 2020, and set the tone for her future work in the space. So much so that whenever I think of stablecoins, I think of her. With the ability to dig deep into the sector and make it clear to all levels of reader, her work on understanding and explaining the stablecoin marketplace is valuable and priceless." - Stewart Rogers, Editor-in-Chief at Dataconomy, Managing Editor at Grit Daily, speaker on emerging technologies such as blockchain, AI, AR, and more, and co-founder at Badass Bureau. "Mz Stability has done it again! Alyze has made herself a fixture in Stablecoin education. She's led unbiased technical copy for several years, and I'm excited for my friend's next book and blockchain project." -Joel Comm, Author of 14 books, New York Times bestselling author. Co-founder of several leading blockchain initiatives, including; Bad Crypto Podcast, The Nifty Show, Blockchain Heroes Bad Coin, and many more. [Alyze Sam's 2020 Complete Stablecoin Guide] "Unbiased, great guides, complex charts broken down, easy to understand information for beginners to investment and crypto veterans." -John McAfee, Privacy expert, world-renowned computer programmer, investor, anti-human trafficking advocate, and two-time presidential candidate. #1 Best New Digital Currency eBook of 2020 BookAuthority: 2020 Complete Stablecoin Guide #1 Best Selling Book Amazon's Business and Money, 2020 Amazon: Stablecoin Economy "5.0 out of 5 stars. Shockingly, impressive and extremely valuable for any crypto or fiat owner. This is an incredibly comprehensive book where complex issues are broken down so anyone can understand. You can easily see 1000's of hours went into this." -Elizabeth Joan Hildebrand, Stablecoin Economy Rating on Amazon
Who in the world would eat a cricket? I thought I saw someone once, but would I enjoy it? Lets put our cricket cooking ideas together and see if we can figure it out. We just might find out the best cricket dish in the world? Ready set chirp!
The 2010 Midterm Elections were momentous in the history of U.S. campaigns. Readers of this book will follow the path of seven House and six Senate races from inception to election postmortem. The chapters are both narrative and provide analysis of an array of interesting and diverse contests from throughout the country. Each entry was written by one or more experts living in the state or region of the race. The authors provide succinct and highly readable chapters meant to illustrate the distinctive nature of the campaigns they are examining. Readers will see individual campaigns and elections "up close" and be able to compare and contrast one from another because of the common format employed throughout the book. Taken together, the chapters reveal that the roads to Congress, while similar in so many ways, each follow a unique route to Capitol Hill.
A local detective moves to the suburban police force to get away from the brutal crime scene seen by him as a Philadelphia homicide detective. Shortly after his arrival, there are a series of seemingly unrelated murders in the quiet middle-class township. Unbeknownst to the detective, there is a serial murderer afoot, who is both clever and brutal in his attacks. Four murders go unsolved followed by the death of an earlier victim who survived the attack initially. As the detective believes he is closing in, he is badly injured when a truck, laying in wait for him, crashed into his car on his way home from work. A clever scheme by the detective and local law enforcement to catch the murderer in a trap backfires.
Bob Ryan, coauthor of Larry Bird's bestselling book, "Drive", and longtime "Boston Globe" sports columnist, takes readers on a journey through four pivotal seasons in the history of New England's four major-league professional sports franchises: the Celtics (basketball); the Red Sox (baseball); the Bruins (hockey); and the Patriots (football). Photos.
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