Year three of syndicated columnist Scott "Q" Marcus's series of Inspirational Playful Columns on Diet, Weight Loss, Living Well, Changing Habits, and Other Acts of Faith. An easy read guaranteed to inspire, uplift, and even generate a few laughs.
&Quot;Designing Wide Area Networks and Internetworks clarifies this complex task by outlining a top-down, step-by-step process for constructing a WAN or internetwork that is effective for your organization. This book will guide you through the steps of determining requirements, designing the network structure, choosing appropriate technologies, and evaluating results. The author's practical approach distills exactly what you need to know about networking theory and technological background in order to accomplish a given task."--BOOK JACKET.
Teaching History with Film provides a fresh, engaging, and clear overview of teaching with film to effectively enhance social studies instruction. Using cases of experienced teachers to illustrate accomplished history teaching through movies, this text provides pre- and in-service teachers with ideas for implementing film-based lessons in their own classrooms and offers a deeper understanding of the thorny issues involved in using film to teach history. The second edition is completely revised and updated including: two entirely new case studies; a new chapter focusing on using international film and incorporating a more global view in the classroom; and additional material on using film to tackle difficult and controversial issues; as well as updates to all of the cases. Each section of the book focuses on how teachers can effectively support the development of students’ historical film literacy through topics such as using film to develop interpretive skills, to explore controversial issues, and to develop historical empathy. By developing the skills students need to think critically about the past or what they think they know about history, the lessons in this book illustrate how to harness the pedagogical power of film to provide the tools necessary for rigorous inquiry and democratic citizenship. Special features include: "Reflection on the Case," following each chapter, analyzing and discussing the strengths and limitations of the teacher’s approach as well as providing strategies for using and choosing films specific to the educational outcome Sample unit outlines, descriptions of class texts and films, worksheets, essay questions, viewer guides, and exercises for the classroom throughout Discussion of the practical considerations facing classroom teachers, including juggling time restraints, issues of parental permission, and meeting standards
ESTJ are organized and dedicated; they know that the path of good is difficult to follow and are willing to help others in this task. In this book you will find seven short stories specially selected to please the tastes of the ESTJ. These are stories by renowned authors that will surely bring reflections, insights and fun to people with this kind of personality. This book contains: - The Colonel's Ideas by Guy de Maupassant. - Ivy Day in the Committee Room by James Joyce. - Too Dear! by Leo Tolstoy. - A Retrieved Reformation by O.Henry. - Meditations: Book Six by Marcus Aurelius. - The Romance of a Busy Broker by O. Henry. - Winter Dreams by F. Scott Fitzgerald.For more books that will suit you, be sure to check out our Two Classic Novels your Myers-Briggs Type Will Love collection! *** Cover image: Paul the Apostle, one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age and ESTJ.
Year six of syndicated columnist Scott "Q" Marcus's series of Inspirational Playful Columns on Diet, Weight Loss, Living Well, Changing Habits, and Other Acts of Faith. An easy read guaranteed to inspire, uplift, and even generate a few laughs.
For generations, the science fiction genre and literary fiction have been perceived as irreconcilable. Startling Sci-Fi: New Tales of the Beyond attempts to prove otherwise. These 13 stories are boldly literary while employing unmistakable characteristics of the sci-fi genre. Jhon Sanchez’s “The Japanese Rice Cooker” and Daniel Gooding’s “Crow Magnum Xix” toy with readers’ expectations by defying traditional storytelling techniques while Eve Fisher’s “Embraced” and David W. Landrum’s “The Priestesses of Light” are intricately constructed character studies. Rob Hartzell’s “The Dead and Eternal” raises profound concerns about modern technology though Adam Sass’s “98% Graves” takes an optimistic view of the future. Every story is accompanied by Stefanie Masciandaro’s vibrant, hypnotic illustrations which simultaneously evoke the days of sci-fi pulp paperbacks yet remain firmly grounded in 21st century digital techniques. This anthology will take you beyond what you thought possible in science fiction.
ISTP has a rational and calm facade, but they can be very enthusiastic and spontaneous; people around them may find it difficult to predict their behaviour. In this book you will find seven short stories specially selected to please the tastes of the ISTP. These are stories by renowned authors that will surely bring reflections, insights and fun to people with this kind of personality. This book contains: - To Build a Fire by Jack London. - Life of Ma Parker by Katherine Mansfield. - Meditations: Book Twelve By Marcus Aurelius. - The Reward of Virtue by Henry van Dyke. - The Young King by Oscar Wilde. - God Sees the Truth, But Waits by Leo Tolstoy. - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald.For more books that will suit you, be sure to check out our Two Classic Novels your Myers-Briggs Type Will Love collection! *** Cover image: Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), Mexican painter and ISTP.
If you have ever been frustrated trying to lose weight, get fit, or just change a bad habit, this book is exactly what is needed. It's year #7 of Scott "Q" Marcus's collection of fun, upbeat, playful, inspiring and humorous columns on the thoughts, feelings beliefs involved in dropping a bad habit.As a professional speaker and syndicated columnist, Scott brings a quick wit and a light touch to to what is normally a difficult subject. Unlike others who deal with losing weight or aging well, he takes the approach that we already know what to do, we just don't do it.Why? As Scott says, "We never grow up, we just become wrinkled kids." And the wrinkle kid who lives inside each of us doesn't want to focus on carbs, calories, or calisthenics. She would rather have fun. So, Scott's approach is to talk to the inner dialog that's causing the habits that hold us back, rather than to repeat the same old threadbare, over worn advice that any dieter has heard - and ignored - a million times. More importantly, he does it with warmth, compassion, and a playful warm humor. Scott's style has been described as a "cross between Nutrition 101, Group Therapy, and a Southern Revival." This book - as well as the others in this series - will inspire you, educate you, make you think - and even bring a smile to your lips, even if you're dietingHere's a sample...Fret not; that thumping, rhythmic, heavy pulsing sound behind you is not the noise of Heaven and Earth colliding. Rather, 'tis the pounding of my sneakers as they hit the pavement while I jog. Yes, you read that correctly. I am now jogging. (Well, not this minute of course; it's difficult to type while running.)I had more excuses than a double bacon cheeseburger has calories to avoid huffing and puffing down the street. They ran the gamut from “I might pass out,” to “I'll look silly.” (Of course the latter pre-supposes that I don't naturally look “silly,” which might be up for debate.) Yet, recently, my walks have — at times — become my jogs.What pray tell, you might ask, has caused this transformation on par with the changing of the earth's axis? I am the recipient of a neat-o, boss, whiz-bang, plaything that plugs into my computer called an accelerometer. As I understand, an accelerometer “knows” where it is in space. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't know which city, but it is able to discern when it moves from one location to another, and at what velocity. Therefore, while it is on my person; should I go to and fro, hither and yon, nigh and far, or up and down; it measures that movement and speed. After an initial multi-day “assessment,” it computes my baseline activity level and sets up a 12-week challenge, gradually increasing my activity level. The result is I become more active, and hence, healthier — and hopefully thinner.Each evening (as well as an obsessive number of times per day), I place it still on a flat surface to watch the ring of green LEDs glow. Should at least four of the six do so, I'm at 100% of my daily goal. Oh happy day! On the contrary, should I receive less than four, I better get moving.At day's end, I realized I forgot to check my progress. Placing it still, I sadly counted three lights. Refusing to let a small white inanimate device tell me I'm subpar, I grabbed my dog's leash (with dog attached), slapped a headlamp on my forehead, and proceeded into the darkness, determined to achieve today's goal. To fend off the night's chill, I opted to move at a quicker pace. Before one could say, “You look silly,” I was jogging, my headlamp flapping up and down, making for an annoying strobe effect on the sidewalk ahead. To be honest, a jogging aficionado would look at what I call “jogging” the same way a chef would look at a TV dinner as “fine cuisine.” I am clumsy; I breathe heavy, and since my dog is in tow, a more accurate description of this activity would be "jog and pee." ... More
Communicating the Gospel—To All People, By All Means Communication has always been the heartbeat of God’s interaction with humankind, and without thoughtful communication, mission is not fully effective. With the rise of technology and social media, the church faces a unique set of opportunities. At the same time, our shrinking world presents challenges and requires an increased sensitivity to social, cultural, and geopolitical triggers. With case studies that span the globe from Australia and Asia to the Black church and Muslim youth diaspora in the United States, this book closely considers what is working in the twenty-first century and what isn’t. From post-colonial contexts to creative-access countries, this collection doesn’t shy away from today’s complex issues. Communication in Mission pulls together diverse voices—some seem like shouts and others like gentle whispers—but each has an important contribution for all who will listen and learn. This synthesis of personal experiences from field practitioners and theoretical concepts from scholars lays a foundation for application, calling for careful and intentional communication in the ongoing work of missions. Full of hope, this book looks forward to the gospel being received as Good News around the globe.
Key West is a tropical island at the end of the Florida Keys. Quiet, quaint and completely bizarre. The authors of True Secrets of Key West Revealed! went to great lengths to research the hidden truths about this island paradise. In a lively question and answer format you will learn what restaurant has a graveyard in it, what has protected Key West from hurricanes since 1918 and about the crazy count who lived and slept with his dead "wife's" body...for seven years! Indexed for easy reference. You won't find a funnier or more accurate place for information about the odder side of Key West.
As young graduates face a changing economic landscape in today's tough labor market. This newly updated edition includes the most up-to-date materials, techniques, and perspectives on today's job market, as well as startling advise on what works--and what doesn't--so you can concentrate your efforts on approaches that work. Job seekers will have all the skills they need to find--and land--their dream job thanks to the unique and authoritative coaching.
In Sparse Black Whimsy, MSW is sliding confidently -- excuse me, bonfidently -- through the stylistic door unlocked by Junot Diaz. Equal parts George Saunders & Young Thug, the short is as sensitive in its poetic examinations of the rollercoaster millennial condition as it is playful in its trappish pig-latin. Take a moment to spark one to the tune of this literary mixtape dedicated to the feeling of the sun on your skin, & maybe prep a genius.com tab. Energetic & fresh, Sparse Black Whimsey is sure to leave you waiting for Williams' next album to drop. " - Will Meier
Western society has essentially reduced Jesus to being an otherworldly spiritual rescuer who points the path to paradise. But the messiah was considerably more than that. Jesus was known to ancient followers as the one who came to rescue humanity physically, psychologically, spiritually, and culturally. In our holistic, diverse, ecological, and peace-seeking society, Live in the Wholeness of Jesus has a startling voice. And the message of transformed individuals altering their environment is both radical and liberating. Discover how a new understanding of the holistic Redeemer gives a road map to the wholeness that so many people desire, one that brings your mind, body, and spirit into harmony with the entire message of love, in this book.
Needlepoint is a simple craft that is done one stitch at a time on even-weave canvas. If you're new to needlepoint, this book will teach you the fundamentals you'll need to get started on your first project. In just a few hours, you'll be able to make simple needlepoint pieces that you'll be happy to show or wear. This flexible collection has just stitches that sufficiently cover the canvas. .Because no warp threads are permitted to show through, why would canvas show through in needlepoint? Expert advice on a variety of exquisite stitches is available to help you improve and personalize your needlepoint projects, including rep stitch, fancy cross stitch, Renaissance stitch, cross stitch, Herringbone stitch, shaded stripe stitch, double stitch, mosaic stitch, French stitch, Greek stitch, velvet stitch, closed cat stitch, and more. Where applicable, patterns contain detail shots and how-to images, as well as photos of the final garment. A instructional part covering stitches used throughout the book is also included, replete with step-by-step how-to pictures.
Ocean Animal Crochet includes instructions for making a whale, shark, and sea horse, as well as other aquatic friends from across the world. As you crochet delightfully, you'll discover their individual personalities and learn intriguing facts about underwater species. Crochet a loving crew of sea creatures for everyone, in every room. These fanciful, colorful designs are delightfully fin-tastic as cuddling pals for your favorite little one, lovely decorations on the guest bed, or cute friends to place wherever. Color photos to successfully instruct and inspire you at all levels of complexity, as well as a complete techniques part to teach beginners.
One of the great things about sock knitting is that you can make it as easy or as difficult as you like. Once you've learned a regular pattern, you repeat it endlessly. Knitting simple socks with colorful yarns is really soothing for me. If you're looking for a challenge, there are a plethora of patterns and variants to choose from.Sock knitters all have preferences: which needles to use, which yarn to use, which construction method works best for them, and which heel and toe variants fit them best. After you've tried your first sock design, you'll be ready to test others and develop your own thoughts! Good luck with your sock knitting! This book contains the following chapters: Sock Knitting Knitting Scraft
This indispensable book provides all the information you'll ever need, whether you're a beginner crocheter or simply want to try out new techniques. It's also now available in paperback! Step by step, from fundamental to sophisticated techniques. With over 1,000 close-up images of real hands handling real yarn, you can learn the easy way. Errors may be fixed, clothing can be shaped, and practically any crochet query can be answered.
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