What do you do when your God-given dream comes to life, but doesn’t last your lifetime? Elder Paige Morganson has made her choice in who to pursue a romantic relationship with but it isn't all smooth sailing. Unbeknownst to her, secrets long since buried are being uncovered that will rock not only her life, but everyone she has interacted with in the last few months. Their reactions are key. My Oil of Joy For Your Mourning, the continuation of My Beauty For Your Ashes will take you to another level of emotion with its gripping storyline that won’t let you go until the characters say so. Elder Paige Morganson has come a long way from the angry, abused child who was saddled with too much too soon. With God’s help she has come to love herself and assist others in finding the same peace she treasures. Due to the new people in her life she has decisions to make about her future, but whatever way she chooses, the path will be filled with twists and turns that will rock the very foundation of her faith, causing her to question her ability to listen to God. The very God that Victoria Branchett would curse if she could. Victoria’s plans to gain sole custody of her granddaughter, Vivian, are overshadowed by the need to save her marriage and keep her husband, Richard, the only man she has ever truly loved, next to her, but the secret he’s been keeping may bring her to her knees. Elder Brandon Tatum is fighting for his life, which isn’t anything he hasn’t gone through before, but Paige is something else. Will he have the courage to put all his cards on the table and do what it takes to keep Paige in his life? After his wife died Mason Jenson was overcome with grief and spent two years just going through the motions, but a near fatal car accident causes him to realize he still has a lot to live for. Now Mason is working hard to be the father, his daughter, Vivian, deserves and the man he believes Paige could love, but will his best be enough?
This fast-paced thriller is a late night run for the head, heart and spirit. Ken Bailey, Publisher, The InterActive Christian Plagued by his dreams. Ripped from his home. Danny isnt your average sixteen-year-old boy. God gives him dreams but doesnt tell him how to escape his fate. Will he ever find his way home, or will Gods gift really turn out to be a curse? Whatever the case, Danny does the only thing he knows to do: run.
Danny craves normal. He yearns for the opportunity to sleep without visions and live life without forfeiting his own belief system. Yet, here he is, trapped in a tiny crate, lying cramped in the dark. The cult will use any discipline they feel is necessary to coerce him into accepting his fate at least the fate theyve determined for him. Danny loathes their torment, and he longs to escape their grasp with the girl he loves. Will he be forced to spend his life mediating between the cult and their demons, or will God ever choose to set him free?
Due to the increase in transgender characters in scripted television and film in the 2010s, trans visibility has been presented as a relatively new phenomenon that has positively shifted the cis society’s acceptance of the trans community. This book counters this claim to assert that such representations actually present limited and harmful characterizations, as they have for decades. To do so, this book analyzes transgender narratives in scripted visual media from the 1960s to 2010s across a variety of genres, including independent and mainstream films and television dramatic series and sitcoms, judging not the veracity of such representations per se but dissecting their transphobia as a constant despite relevant shifts that have improved their veracity and variety. Already ingrained with their own ideological expectations, genres shift the framing of the trans character, particularly the relevance of their gender difference for cisgender characters and society. The popularity of trans characters within certain genres also provides a historical lineage that is examined against the progression of transgender rights activism and corresponding transphobic falsehoods, concluding that this popular medium continues to offer a limited and narrow conception of gender, the variability of the transgender experience, and the range of transgender identities.
Due to the increase in transgender characters in scripted television and film in the 2010s, trans visibility has been presented as a relatively new phenomenon that has positively shifted the cis society’s acceptance of the trans community. This book counters this claim to assert that such representations actually present limited and harmful characterizations, as they have for decades. To do so, this book analyzes transgender narratives in scripted visual media from the 1960s to 2010s across a variety of genres, including independent and mainstream films and television dramatic series and sitcoms, judging not the veracity of such representations per se but dissecting their transphobia as a constant despite relevant shifts that have improved their veracity and variety. Already ingrained with their own ideological expectations, genres shift the framing of the trans character, particularly the relevance of their gender difference for cisgender characters and society. The popularity of trans characters within certain genres also provides a historical lineage that is examined against the progression of transgender rights activism and corresponding transphobic falsehoods, concluding that this popular medium continues to offer a limited and narrow conception of gender, the variability of the transgender experience, and the range of transgender identities.
Think only master chefs can create the savory, succulent barbecue masterpieces you love to eat? Nonsense! BBQ Sauces, Rubs & Marinades For Dummies shows you everything you need to dig in, get your apron dirty, and start stirring up scrumptious sauces, magical marinades, and rubs to remember. Featuring 100 bold new recipes, along with lots of savvy tips for spicing up your backyard barbecue, this get-the-flavor guide a healthy dose of barbecue passion as it delivers practical advice and great recipes from some of America's best competition barbecue cooks. You get formulas for spicing up chicken, beef, pork, and even seafood, plus plenty of suggestions on equipment, side dishes, and much more. Discover how to: Choose the right types of meat Build a BBQ tool set Craft your own sauces Smoke and grill like a pro Marinate like a master Choose the perfect time to add sauce Rub your meat the right way Whip up fantastic sides Add flavor with the right fuel Plan hours (and hours) ahead Cook low and slow for the best results Avoid flavoring pitfalls Turn BBQ leftovers into ambrosia Complete with helpful lists of dos and don’ts, as well as major barbecue events and associations, BBQ Sauces, Rubs & Marinades For Dummies is the secret ingredient that will have your family, friends, and neighborhoods begging for more.
Harlequin Medical Romance brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! Enjoy these stories packed with pulse-racing romance and heart-racing medical drama. This Harlequin Medical Romance box set includes: FALLING FOR THE SECRET PRINCE Christmas at Seattle General By Alison Roberts Dr Dom’s world literally crashes through the ER doors when his father — a King! — is involved in an accident. Now, Emilia finds herself keeper of his royal secret — and his heart! NEUROSURGEON’S CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER Christmas at Seattle General By Traci Douglass When Max is brought in to operate on a King, PR director Ayanna must help him keep it secret. But spending Christmas together, ignites an unforgettable attraction! THE SINGLE DAD’S HOLIDAY WISH By Susan Carlisle For Dr. Carter, Christmas only holds painful memories. But Dr Liz offers a safe harbor, and the promise of a future Carter thought lost to him…
A groundbreaking exploration of how race in America is being redefined The American racial order—the beliefs, institutions, and practices that organize relationships among the nation's races and ethnicities—is undergoing its greatest transformation since the 1960s. Creating a New Racial Order takes a groundbreaking look at the reasons behind this dramatic change, and considers how different groups of Americans are being affected. Through revealing narrative and striking research, the authors show that the personal and political choices of Americans will be critical to how, and how much, racial hierarchy is redefined in decades to come. The authors outline the components that make up a racial order and examine the specific mechanisms influencing group dynamics in the United States: immigration, multiracialism, genomic science, and generational change. Cumulatively, these mechanisms increase heterogeneity within each racial or ethnic group, and decrease the distance separating groups from each other. The authors show that individuals are moving across group boundaries, that genomic science is challenging the whole concept of race, and that economic variation within groups is increasing. Above all, young adults understand and practice race differently from their elders: their formative memories are 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and Obama's election—not civil rights marches, riots, or the early stages of immigration. Blockages could stymie or distort these changes, however, so the authors point to essential policy and political choices. Portraying a vision, not of a postracial America, but of a different racial America, Creating a New Racial Order examines how the structures of race and ethnicity are altering a nation.
Good sales relationships don’t just happen.They must be nurtured and developed. From ancient trade routes to modern Internet platforms sales is one of the world’s oldest professions.. Throughout the ages, there have been as many ways to sell as there are customers who want to buy. But whether you’re a novice or seasoned sales person, no matter what your product or service there is one truth that crosses all boundaries in selling. Selling depends on a relationship. That relationship might last only a few minutes, or extend through an entire lifetime, but in order to conduct a sales transaction, there must be a relationship. The Power of Charisma authors Dan Strutzel and Traci Shoblom will show you the way. In The Power of Positive Selling, you will: Learn to create and maintain a true connection with your customers Understand the sales person’s, the buyer’s, and the relationship perspective Determine how to really listen to your buyer Identify the most effective planning methods Discover how to handle rejection Develop your customer avatar Perfect what to say to price objections Create an automated follow up system Recognize the important things to know about your product Recognize opportunities to grow your relationships by solving the real problem Every profession must change in order to keep up with the times. There’s an old saying that even if your company makes the best buggy whip, your sales people still won’t be able to sell them because no one has horse buggies anymore. We have cars. Times change. Products change. Sales is changing too. Now, more than ever, we must learn to harness The Power of Positive Selling.
Christmastime with a stranger— A lifetime together?Neurosurgeon Maxwell is determined to atone for the one life he couldn’t save…his late wife’s. Set to perform delicate surgery on a king, Max finds himself shadowed by PR director Ayanna. They must work together to keep the king’s case a secret. But when Ayanna temporarily moves in to Max’s apartment, they face a very different type of tension—their undeniable attraction! From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine. Royal Christmas at Seattle General Book 1: Falling for the Secret Prince by Alison Roberts Book 2: Neurosurgeon’s Christmas to Remember by Traci Douglass Book 3: The Bodyguard’s Christmas Proposal by Charlotte Hawkes Book 4: The Princess’s Christmas Baby by Louisa George
Educate students in mind and body—and optimize their success. Technology offers exciting new opportunities and challenges to you and your students; movement is essential to their learning. But screen time often comes at the expense of physical activity. Enter a blended instructional approach that combines kinesthetic teaching methodologies with technological resources to meet content standards, increase achievement and test scores, and enrich the learning process, promoting students’ social, physical, mental, emotional, and cognitive growth. Here you’ll find: A neuroscientific overview of the powerful brain-body connection Step-by-step instructions for balancing movement and the use of technology in the classroom Practical tools, templates, and vignettes to ensure successful implementation Classroom management tactics and useful remedies for common problems
This unique reader presents a broad approach to the study of American Indians through the voices and viewpoints of the Native Peoples themselves. Multi-disciplinary and hemispheric in approach, it draws on ethnography, biography, journalism, art, and poetry to familiarize students with the historical and present day experiences of native peoples and nations throughout North and South America–all with a focus on themes and issues that are crucial within Indian Country today. For courses in Introduction to American Indians in departments of Native American Studies/American Indian Studies, Anthropology, American Studies, Sociology, History, Women's Studies.
Salem, Massachusetts, B&B owner Charlene Morris will need the luck of the Irish—and the help of a ghost—to unveil a hooded killer . . . Charlene has hired a van to ferry her B&B guests to an all-you-can-eat corned beef and cabbage dinner hosted by Salem’s Irish community at the Ancient Order of Hibernians club—but she should have booked a hearse. It’s never a good sign when the family black sheep drunkenly crashes a party by punching the guy dressed as a leprechaun. But things go from troublesome to fatal when Charlene stumbles upon a second brawl in an upper room—and this fight Connor Gallagher loses, his anonymous assailant rushing past Charlene, hidden by a hoodie. Now Detective Sam Holden has another homicide on his hands, with Charlene as the only eyewitness. Even if she can’t give the police sketch artist much to go on, Charlene is determined to ID the murderer, with the help of Dr. Jack Strathmore, the charming ghost who haunts her B&B. The answer lies in the motive, and to uncover that sleuth and spook will need to shine a light on Connor’s shady past—before the killer pulls another Irish goodbye . . .
Considers health of the body, mind, and spirit, offering advice on how to make sense of contradictory media information, understand the link between mental and physical health, and recruit support during illness.
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