You can't get by in life without time. It slips by unnoticed, yet each second can last an eternity. It's the universal common thread and the most valuable commodity. From love and fate to time travel, from countdowns to moments in life, It's About Time is a collection of stories, each involving time and its various aspects. The Charlotte Writers Group offers this cross-genre collection of short stories direct from the twisted and beautiful minds of a diverse group of up-and-coming authors.
Sam is a lonely squirrel who lives in the forest. Though he has a nice tree home, he always feels alone. One day, Sam puts aside his fears and ventures into the forest to meet new friends. As his adventure unfolds, Sam encounters a variety of fun-loving animals. What surprises will Sam and his new friends discover? Has Sam found the lifelong friendships he has always longed for?
Young girl growing up felling sad and unhappy because they were born in the wrong body.Read along as they find their true identity and becomes the boy he was intended to be. Accepting and loving your children for who they are lowers the 47% Transgender suicide rate.
When Reagan and Gorbachev sat down in Reykjavik in 1986, George Shultz said that it was “the poker game with the highest stakes ever played.” It was the last time the world had a chance to do away entirely with nuclear weapons. This is the behind-the-scenes story of this remarkable summit conference. An Impossible Dream is the first exploration of recently-available archives of both sides—top-secret archives of the Kremlin, the personal papers of Gorbachev, as well as Reagan's archives. These chronicles, personal diaries and previously classified memoranda are deeply enriched by the personal reminiscences of many of the key players at this era. But above all, the stage is set with a personal and exclusive preface from Gorbachev himself. An Impossible Dream is the deeply important examination of the present and the future. The hazards of the nuclear age are legion, from aging weapons to new software that is vulnerable to terrorist attacks. With elements of the Trump administration considering a unilateral abrogation of the intermediate range nuclear missile (INF) treaty, the roots of which were laid at Reykjavik. Serina lays out this pivotal moment in history clearly and dramatically in this landmark work, as the world stands poised on the edge of a potential new arms race.
Social stories are short stories designed to teach social and developmental skills to pre-school children and those with Autism or other Developmental Disabilities. This book, Greeting Others is a social story designed to helpyour childindependently greet others throughout the day. Children acquire skills from social stories best when the child (or children) is part of the story. Thus, this book is written in the first person so the child can feel like the story is about him or her. Each story can be personalized by using your own photos of the child and others that interact with the child daily. The use of real photos makes the story more realistic to the child and also help the child realize that he or she can actuallydo the behaviorsparents want to see. Use of photos (versus illustrations) also allows for updating the story as people in the childs life changes, such as a teacher or new friend. Skills are acquired and maintained over time best when the book is read regularly. Daily reading of the social story will remind the child of the behaviors that are expected throughout the day or doing critical times in the day.
For the first time, astrologer Serina Cappucci shares more than three decades of practical experience in Basic Astrology: Direct and to the Point. This wonderful introduction to astrology delivers what it promises. The subject is treated in a clear, concise, and readily accessible format. Basic Astrology Direct and to the Point provides the novice with immediate understanding, with the core of astrological concepts that can instantly be used to construct and interpret charts.
The first thorough study in English of the multi-faceted system of Mou Zongsan, this book examines key influences on the New Confucian thinker and introduces his Kantian- and Mah?y?na Fo-inflected moral metaphysical reading of the Lu-Wang Learning of the Mind.
The author provides a step-by-step approach on how to get your first job or even carry out a successful career shift by following powerful and smart strategies. It inspires and supports readers to achieve their greatest dreams, talents and ambitions in a culturally diverse work environment. The book focuses on the important question of employer's expectations from a potential employee. It leaves the reader with an understanding of how to face complex challenges and succeed at all costs. This book covers: Valuable and practical advice on job interviews. Practical and effective strategies to handle salary negotiations. Challenging interview questions and how to respond to them. Detailed instructions on business-oriented verbal and written skills. Guidelines to improve your corporate image. Develop networking opportunities through mutually beneficial professional groups. Powerful tools to build the best teams and foster performance efficiency. The importance of ethical behavior in individual and business practices. Decode complex body language through drawings and illustrations.
“Phil gets the emotional foundations of his poetry from his varied life experiences as an educator, contractor, entrepreneur, and businessman through the disappointments and joys of everyday life, including of course, love.” “....True and high regard for his words, his sentiments and very direct, original voice.” —Bree, Editor, Green Panda Press “ Sometimes saintly, sometimes naughty, Phil describes what we all have felt at one time or another.” —Ola, President, G & O Inc. “The language of Phil’s poetry tumbles over itself like a pebbly mountain stream, both playful and refreshing.” —Phyllis B., Cleveland
Would you like to pay your mortgage off faster and have more money to enjoy your life? The &‘ average' Australian mortgage is $601,797 over 30 years. Not only is this large &– more than half a million dollars &– but it' s grown 36% over the past five years.This is daunting. For many people, it can feel like paying it off is impossible. But here' s the good news: it is entirely possible to ditch your mortgage in ten years, and this book shows you how. In How to Pay Your Mortgage Off in 10 Years, bestselling finance author, money coach and podcaster Serina Bird presents practical strategies, calculates the savings and shares the steps she has used &– and anyone can use &– to become mortgage-free. In this life-changing book you' ll learn how to:• Hit your mortgage hard &– and early• Negotiate a lower interest rate• Use micro-habits to make repayments faster• Cut down your spending with frugalista shopping habits• Use your home to generate an income stream• Keep motivated when the going gets tough.Not only that, but you' ll also read about people who are actively smashing their mortgage and achieving their dream goals, showing you just how achievable it is.
The preliminary round of the Rokudo Tournament, the Worm Crushing Hell, has begun. The rules are simple: Whoever defeats the most foes will make through the gruesome life-or-death battle. Out of the 30,000 participants, only the top 10% will qualify to move on to the main event, so it's time for En to show off what he's learned these past two years. However, a man named Zeku is in the ring, and he's commanding the crowd's attention with the insane number of kills he's racked up. He's even murdered one of the previous champions! Fixated only on the strong, Zeku sneers at the participants' dreams as he cruelly slaughters them. This spurs En to challenge him to a death match!
Round one of the Rokudo Tournament, “The Plummeting Hell” begins! The stage: The Fall Garden, an island suspended in midair by Miroku’s powers. Swallowed up in the island’s collapse, En unleashes a full-power Black Lightning to keep his promise to Joe! Meanwhile, an opponent promising trouble for En takes the stage: Iko, a girl he met after the preliminaries. She’s been brainwashed and entered into the fray by her father, who possesses an abnormal fixation with the tournament. En discovers the doll-like, lifeless girl on the crumbling island, and decides then and there to save her from her father!
This study was carried out in Johor and Kedah through a combination of focus groups, formal and informal interviews and long-term ethnographic participant observation. Johor was selected for this study because it is the birthplace and long-time bastion of UMNO while Kedah was of interest because of the Mahathir family legacy in the state. The study shows that the rural vote is not homogeneous; views and perceptions that could lead to electoral action differs between regions, ages and genders. Daily survival and rising costs of living are the key common issues that were raised across all regions. The importance of Malay rights and the priority of Islam are also important to the rural voter. Another common problem mentioned is that of the middleman who prevents allocated funds or financial assistance from reaching the average rural resident. Malay cultural norms, traditional obligations of loyalty and patronage politics are major factors that affect the decisions of older rural voters. Younger voters might be open to the idea of a new government, but they need to overcome community and family pressure to break away from generational practices of voting for Barisan Nasional. Some rural voters feel that they gain no benefits from having either side of the political divide in power. While these voters generally do not see the point of voting, a last-minute decision to vote may go the way of the party that provides them with immediate gains.
Scholarship has recognized fifteenth-century speculative thinker Nicholas of Cusa for his early contributions to conciliar theory, but not his later ecclesiastical career as cardinal, residential bishop, preacher, and reformer. Richard Serina shows that, as bishop in the Tyrolese diocese of Brixen from 1452 to 1458, and later as resident cardinal in Rome, Nicolas of Cusa left a testament to his view of reform in the sermons he preached to monks, clergy, and laity. These 171 sermons, in addition to his Reformatio generalis of 1459, reflect an intellectual coming to terms with the challenge of reform in the late medieval church, and in response creatively incorporating metaphysics, mystical theology, ecclesiology, and personal renewal into his preaching of reform.
Malaysia was initially lauded for its ability to combat the first few waves of COVID-19 but infection spikes since the Sabah state elections in September 2020 and subsequent exponential increases in both infections and deaths in 2021 left the nation reeling. Nationwide vaccination is seen as the only way out of the pandemic. Malaysia’s COVID-19 communication strategy was hampered by political machinations and myriad changes in government. The need to shore up favour among the electorate resulted in inconsistent messaging and regular U-turns whenever there was public outrage at arbitrary restrictions. This resulted in confusion on the ground, preventing successful COVID-19 management and containment. Under the current regime, claims to more accessible data have been disputed and doubts have surfaced over data transparency and accuracy. There is an urgent need to ensure convincingly reliable information, as well as to use more engaging messaging on more suitable media. A holistic and effective COVID-19 communication strategy should adopt principles from several communication approaches, resulting in messages that are clear, simple and accessible as well as consistent and credible. Audiences should be segmented so that messages can be better tailored to their needs, with adequate information on the necessary steps to prevent infection and spread. Fake news, misinformation, and disinformation should be constantly tackled and debunked. The Gerai OA and OA Lindungi Komuniti Facebook pages are outstanding examples of grassroots information dissemination channels that effectively provide fact-checked, coherent and accessible information to local communities in languages and on media best-suited to their audiences.
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