Faith to Finish - by Roosevelt Douglas (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 104Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: LegalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: BookbabyAge Range: AdultAuthor: Roosevelt DouglasLanguage: English About the Book The story of one person's life. The ups and downs, the good and bad. Book Synopsis The story of the ups and downs of a person's life over 10 to 15 years. About the Author Roosevelt Douglas, a Veteran has been a Claims Adjuster, investigator and surrounded by a number legal minds. Retired for over 20 years of being around the Court system, he got the idea to write a fictional story. Faith to Finish.
Akayama Danjay - by Ted Tinker (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 494Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: Visionary & MetaphysicalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: BookbabyAge Range: AdultAuthor: Ted TinkerLanguage: English About the Book Akayama DanJay is political satire and a psychedelic sci-fi remix of Epic Christian Poetry. The book focuses on three main characters. Professor Akayama pilots her giant space-robot which wields Heaven and Earth like a buzzsaw. Dan studies manga and religion on the Islands of Sheridan, where monks worship birds and eat centipedes to visit the afterlife. Jay travelogues the relationship between the two like Carlos Castaneda visiting The Naked Lunch. Book Synopsis Akayama DanJay is political satire and a psychedelic sci-fi remix of Epic Christian Poetry. The book focuses on three main characters. Professor Akayama pilots her giant space-robot which wields Heaven and Earth like a buzzsaw. Dan studies manga and religion on the Islands of Sheridan, where monks worship birds and eat centipedes to visit the afterlife. Jay travelogues the relationship between the two like Carlos Castaneda visiting The Naked Lunch. This book is filled with fascinating concepts and ideas that reflect on religion, dystopian futures, philosophy, and science fiction. When reading this book, you will be challenged by complexities that evoke existential thought and deep moral questions. Key topics include death and life, destruction and recreation, and crises of identity and sexuality. This is a must read for anyone looking for a metaphysical novel filled with satire that commentates on life's profound concepts and abstractions. About the Author Ted Tinker is a squid. On his YouTube channel Thinkstr, he describes the relationship between fiction, religion, formal logic, machine learning, and philosophy. He's the only mathematician at UC Santa Barbara to win the literature-department's Most Excellent Prose award, and he's won it twice. He doesn't see a difference between words and numbers; to a squid, it's all just ash.
Art on the Edge of the Boreal Forest - by Lee Frelich & Gerald Niemi (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 124Genre: NatureSub-Genre: Endangered SpeciesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: BookbabyAge Range: AdultAuthor: Lee Frelich & Gerald NiemiLanguage: English About the Book Beginning in 2010, a group of Minnesota botanical artists applied their skills and knowledge to create a visual archival record of Minnesota's threatened boreal forest. This collection is important because the ecology of the boreal forest is undergoing slow and silent but significant change due to disturbances caused by fire, invasive insects and stressful climate conditions. Lee Frelich, Ph.D., director of the Center for Forest Ecology consulted with the artists to identify the trees and understory plants at risk in Minnesota's boreal forest. Frelich identified 10 trees most at risk in northeastern Minnesota are the iconic Balsam Fir, White Spruce, and Balsam Poplar followed by Red Pine, Black Spruce, Jack Pine, then Quaking Aspen, Tamarack, Paper Birch and possibly Black Ash. In 2011 two more distinguished consultants joined the project: Gerald J. Niemi, Ph.D. and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biology, University of Minnesota-Duluth, and Jana Albers, DNR Forest Health Specialist. Niemi prepared a list of boreal forest birds and birds that will migrate north, and Albers a list of native and exotic insects associated with the boreal forest, and the collection expanded to include them. This book catalogs 83 of the original renderings of trees, birds and insects. Book Synopsis Beginning in 2010, a group of Minnesota botanical artists applied their skills and knowledge to create a visual archival record of Minnesota's threatened boreal forest. This collection is important because the ecology of the boreal forest is undergoing slow and silent but significant change due to disturbances caused by fire, invasive insects and stressful climate conditions. Lee Frelich, Ph.D., director of the Center for Forest Ecology consulted with the artists to identify the trees and understory plants at risk in Minnesota's boreal forest. Frelich identified 10 trees most at risk in northeastern Minnesota are the iconic Balsam Fir, White Spruce, and Balsam Poplar followed by Red Pine, Black Spruce, Jack Pine, then Quaking Aspen, Tamarack, Paper Birch and possibly Black Ash. In 2011 two more distinguished consultants joined the project: Gerald J. Niemi, Ph.D. and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biology, University of Minnesota-Duluth, and Jana Albers, DNR Forest Health Specialist. Niemi prepared a list of boreal forest birds and birds that will migrate north, and Albers a list of native and exotic insects associated with the boreal forest, and the collection expanded to include them.The project started with artists researching their subjects in books, online and in the forests of Minnesota. The forests included the Northshore of Lake Superior, Itasca and William O'Brian State parks, the University of Minnesota's Landscape Arboretum and Sigurd Olson's Listening Point near Ely to study and sketch the trees and understory plants. This book catalogs 83 of the original renderings of trees, birds and insects. About the Author Director of the University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology. Hereceived a Ph.D. in Forest Ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1986.Frelich has authored more than 188 publications with 265 coauthors from 23 countries, including major works for Cambridge University Press and Oxford University Press. Heis listed among the top 1% of all scientists in the world in the Ecology and Environmentcategory by the Web of Science. His research has been featured in the news media 500 times, including such venues as The New York Times, Newsweek and Washington Post. Frelich hasprovided consulting services on forest management for the U.S. Army, Air Force, NationalForest Service, and National Park Service. Current research interests include large-scale fireand wind, earthworm invasion, and climate change in temperate and boreal forests. A retired Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota-Duluth(UM-D). He was formerly Professor of Biology and Director of the Center for Water andthe Environment at the Natural Resources Research Institute at UM-D. He received hisPh.D. in Biology at Florida State University in 1983 and was a Fulbright scholar in Finlandin 1981. He has published over 160 peer-reviewed papers and over 130 technical reports andpopular articles. His research has focused on birds, Great Lakes ecosystems, conservation, climate change, ecotoxicology, and the sustainability in the use of natural resources. Vicki Barth, Wendy Brockman, Marj Davis, Kathleen Franzen, Nancy Gehrig, Debra Greenblatt, Julie Martinez, Mary Anne O'Malley, Kathi Reeves, Bruce Wils
Vermeer. the Complete Works. 40th Ed. - by Karl Sch"utz (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 434Genre: ArtSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: HardcoverPublisher: TaschenAge Range: AdultAuthor: Karl SchützLanguage: English About the Book Discover one of the most admired artists in history: Johannes Vermeer. Complete with crisp reproductions, details, and insightful essays, this monograph spans his entire repertoire, illuminating the artist's outstanding ability not only to bear witness to the spirit of the Dutch Golden Age, but also to encapsulate an entire story in just one... Book Synopsis Despite numbering at just 35, his works have prompted a New York Times best seller; a film starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth; record visitor numbers at art institutions from Amsterdam to Washington, DC; and special crowd-control measures at the Mauritshuis, The Hague, where thousands flock to catch a glimpse of the enigmatic and enchanting Girl with a Pearl Earring, also known as the "Dutch Mona Lisa".In his lifetime, however, the fame of Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) barely extended beyond his native Delft and a small circle of patrons. After his death, his name was largely forgotten, except by a few Dutch art collectors and dealers. Outside of Holland, his works were even misattributed to other artists. It was not until the mid-19th century that Vermeer came to the attention of the international art world, which suddenly looked upon his narrative minutiae, meticulous textural detail, and majestic planes of light, spotted a genius, and never looked back.This 40th anniversary edition showcases the complete catalog of Vermeer's work, presenting the calm yet compelling scenes so treasured in galleries across Europe and the United States into one monograph of utmost reproduction quality. Crisp details and essays tracing Vermeer's career illuminate his remarkable ability not only to bear witness to the trends and trimmings of the Dutch Golden Age but also to encapsulate an entire story in just one transient gesture, expression, or look.About the seriesTASCHEN turns 40! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing, helping bookworms around the world curate their own library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. Today we celebrate 40 years of incredible books by staying true to our company credo. The 40 series presents new editions of some of the stars of our program--now more compact, friendly in price, and still realized with the same commitment to impeccable production. Review Quotes "A beautiful volume!"-- "The Financial Times"
Giraffes - (Zoo Animal Friends) by Amy Culliford (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 16Genre: Juvenile NonfictionSub-Genre: AnimalsSeries Title: Zoo Animal FriendsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Crabtree RootsAge Range: 9-12 YearsBook theme: GiraffesAuthor: Amy CullifordLanguage: English About the Book "In this book, early readers will enjoy being introduced to giraffes! Using engaging and colorful photographs, simple text to build confidence, and exciting sight words, young readers will enjoy learning about giraffes in nature while practicing their reading skills. Each book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggest guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension"-- Book Synopsis In this book, early readers are introduced to giraffes! Using engaging and colorful photographs, simple text to build confidence, and exciting sight words, young readers will enjoy learning about giraffes in nature while practicing their reading skills. Each book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
Awake Where You Are - by Martin Aylward (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 232Genre: Self ImprovementSub-Genre: Personal GrowthFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Wisdom PublicationsAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Martin AylwardLanguage: English Book Synopsis The body is of course integral to meditation, but there are only a few books that focus this specifically on the body and the meditative experience. Awake Where You Are addresses that need, and additionally integrates psychological concepts, which provides a more familiar entry point for people less familiar with Buddhism. "Embodied awareness is the way back home--intimacy with where and how we are right now, with what is happening and how we are meeting it. My intention is to lead you into the heart of your life. Inside your body, where everything happens--within a quality of listening rather than knowledge, of feeling rather than reaction. This meditative practice is radically transformative." --Martin Aylward Pulled around by desires and distractions, we're so easily disconnected from ourselves. Life is happening right in front of us, and within us--but still, we manage to miss so much of it. Awake Where You Are provides the antidote, inviting us to go deep into our own bodies, to inhabit our sensory experience carefully; to learn the art of living from the inside out, and in the process to find ease, clarity, and an authentic, unshakeable freedom. The practices in the book literally bring us back into our skin, where we can reconnect with a more rich, meaningful, and peaceful life. Aylward writes with sophisticated subtlety, as well as the heart-opening simplicity and clarity born of deep experience. And this book is more than a meditation guide--it's a guide to living an embodied life. You'll learn about the following areas and practices: - Understanding and liberating our primal human drives. Aylward explains how the three primary drives--survival, sexual, and social--function within us, and how we can engage their energy to explore, understand, and liberate them. - Integrating psychological understanding with meditative practice. Awake Where You Are goes beyond the broad brushstrokes of Buddhist psychology, inviting the reader into an exploration of their own particular psychological history and conditioning. - Investigating the nuances of love. Readers will learn to see the classical Buddhist heart qualities, or brahmaviharas (loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity) as distinct flavors of love, and as the natural resting places of a free heart. "Martin is a marvelous teacher and offers us the refreshing wisdom of an embodied life." --Jack Kornfield, author of No Time Like the Present Review Quotes "Fresh, original, and insightful, Martin's writing, both clear and incisive, will help any reader discover how to live a free, awake, embodied life. It is both a delightful and refreshing study on embodied awareness and an invaluable contribution to the field of mindfulness. If you were to have only one book on the body, I highly recommend you read this one."--Mark Coleman, author of Make Peace with Your Mind"Martin is a marvelous teacher and offers us the refreshing wisdom of an embodied life."--Jack Kornfield, author of No Time Like the Present"Martin Aylward goes straight to the heart, giving us a multitude of useful ways to explore a deeply embodied meditative practice."--Martine Batchelor, author of Let Go: A Buddhist Guide to Breaking Free of Habits"Without pressure or dogma, and with a gentle and wise approach, Martin Aylward guides us through a deep and expansive practice which, far from being removed from the world, shows us how to move through our lives with more clarity and presence."--Emilie Veyretout "Le Figaro" About the Author After experiencing strong intimations of the spiritual as a teenager, Martin Aylward traveled to India at the age of nineteen to explore meditation. He spent most of the next five years in monasteries, ashrams, and meditation centers in India and Thailand, including two years in a hermitage in the Himalayas with one of his teachers. As well as having the good fortune to learn from and practice with many different teachers, both Asian and Western, Martin has spent much time in solitude with his real guru, Nature--and his teaching often emphasizes contact with Nature as a resource for Awakening. In 1995 he co-founded the Tapovan Dharma Community in the French Pyrenees with his wife Gail. Gradually, the number of visitors increased beyond the capacity of the place, and in 2005--just ten years after opening--they relocated to Le Moulin (Moulin de Chaves), a former Zen monastery in the Dordogne, Southwest France, where Martin and Gail continue to live with their two children. In addition to guiding Dharma practice at Le Moulin as resident teacher, Martin has been invited to teach Dharma around the world since 1999. His approach draws on extensive practice in the Buddhist Theravada tradition, as well as the influence of Non-dual teachings and the Diamond Approach
Found - (House of Night Other World) by P C Cast & Kristin Cast (Paperback)
Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: RomanceSeries Title: House of Night Other WorldFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Blackstone PublishingAge Range: TeenBook theme: ParanormalAuthor: P C Cast & Kristin CastLanguage: English Book Synopsis Fog rolls into Tulsa, and with it comes Darkness. Zoey knows something is up, and that the something involves Neferet, but Neferet can't possibly be freed, right?Other Neferet and her companion, Lynette, arrive in Woodward Park to set this world's Neferet free from her grotto prison, and discover there may be those who sympathize with their cause. Meanwhile, Other Kevin and Other Stark are hot on their trail, but how can the new friends travel to this world without invoking Old Magick and paying a costly, perhaps deadly, price?In Found, the culmination of the House of Night Other World series, a surprisingly talented fledgling, an immortal, and the unlikeliest of allies will band together with Zoey and the Nerd Herd. Will they be powerful enough to defeat her old nemesis, or will two worlds be destroyed and claimed by Darkness? Find out in the thrilling conclusion to the House of Night Other World series!
Daniel Misses Someone - (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 24Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Social ThemesSeries Title: Daniel Tiger's NeighborhoodFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Simon SpotlightAge Range: 4-8 YearsBook theme: Emotions & FeelingsLanguage: English Book Synopsis A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! This tender and timely Daniel Tiger 8x8 storybook will strike a chord for all little tigers who miss their friends, grandparents, and other loved ones. When I miss you, there are things I can do. Daniel's Grandpere lives far away, which means that Daniel can't see him as often as he'd like to. But there are many things Daniel can do when he misses him, like drawing a picture, sending a care package, and looking at photos! (c) 2021 The Fred Rogers Company
Desperate - by Kris Maher (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 352Genre: Freedom + Security / Law EnforcementSub-Genre: EnvironmentalFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Scribner Book CompanyAge Range: AdultAuthor: Kris MaherLanguage: English Book Synopsis Erin Brockovich meets Dark Waters in this propulsive and heart-wrenching legal drama set in Appalachian coal country, as one determined lawyer confronts a coal industry giant in a battle over clean drinking water for a West Virginia community--from Wall Street Journal reporter Kris Maher. For two decades, the water in the taps and wells of Mingo County didn't look, smell, or taste right. Could it be the root of the health problems--from kidney stones to cancer--in this Appalachian community? Environmental lawyer Kevin Thompson certainly thought so. For seven years, he waged an epic legal battle against Massey Energy, West Virginia's most powerful coal company, helmed by CEO Don Blankenship. While Massey's lawyers worked out of a gray glass office tower in Charleston known as "the Death Star," Thompson set up shop in a ramshackle hotel in the fading coal town of Williamson. Working with fellow lawyers and a crew of young activists, Thompson would eventually uncover the ruthless shortcuts that put the community's drinking water at risk. A respected preacher and his brother, retired coal miners, and women whose families had lived in the area's coal camps for generations, all put their trust in Thompson when they had nowhere else to turn. As he dug deeper into the mystery of the water along a stretch of road where the violence from the legendary Hatfield-McCoy feud still echoes, he was pulled into the darkest corners of Mingo County, risking his finances, his marriage, his career, and even his safety. Bringing to life a rich cast of characters and the legacy of coal mining in an essential yet often misunderstood part of America, On Desperate Ground is a masterful work of investigative reporting about greed and denial, a revealing portrait of a town besieged by hardship and heartbreak, and an inspiring account of one tenacious environmental lawyer's mission to expose the truth and demand justice. Review Quotes "Kris Maher's real-life legal thriller about an Appalachian community's fight for the right to clean drinking water will grip you from start to finish. It's an astonishing tale that pits a tenacious, environmental lawyer against one America's most infamous coal companies. Maher uncovers a trail of corporate greed and corruption on a monumental scale." --Eric Eyre, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of Death In Mud Lick: A Coal Country Fight Against the Drug Companies That Delivered the Opioid Epidemic "Desperate is an exhilarating chronicle of what it takes to build a better world. Kris Maher's brilliant reporting is the fuel behind this propulsive story of brass-tacks Appalachian justice, closely following a troubling case that forces us to face the hardest questions of public health and power. Its call for long-haul environmental accountability will resonate in every community that has been at the mercy of those who never seem to stop taking." --Anna Clark, author of The Poisoned City: Flint's Water and the American Urban Tragedy "Kris Maher has written a deft, illuminating and often riveting account of a modern-day David and Goliath legal battle, expertly revealing the devastating consequences of regulatory disregard and corporate greed behind our energy policies. Timely as ever, Desperate gives us reasons to believe in the still small possibility of justice--and the unsung heroes fighting to defend our right to a glass of clean drinking water." --Jeff Biggers, author of Reckoning at Eagle Creek: The Secret Legacy of Coal in the Heartland About the Author Kris Maher is a journalist who writes for The Wall Street Journal on environmental issues, coal mining, politics, regional economics, and other topics. Since 2005, he has reported on the Flint water crisis, the PFAS drinking water contamination, and the Upper Big Branch mine disaster and covered the trials of Jerry Sandusky, Bill Cosby, and Don Blankenship. He lives in Pittsburgh with his son and daughter. Follow him on Twitter: @Kris_Maher.
Lola and Lupe's House - (Helpful Habits (Pull Ahead Readers People Smarts -- Fiction)) by Megan Borgert-Spaniol (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 16Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: ReadersSeries Title: Helpful Habits (Pull Ahead Readers People Smarts -- Fiction)Format: HardcoverPublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Age Range: 4-8 YearsBook theme: BeginnerAuthor: Megan Borgert-SpaniolLanguage: English Book Synopsis Should Lola and Lupe's House be yellow or green? At first they can't agree, so they have to work together to find a compromise. Pairs with the nonfiction title Working with Others.
The New Craft Beer World - 2nd Edition by Mark Dredge (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 224Genre: Cooking + Food + WineSub-Genre: BeveragesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Dog N BoneAge Range: AdultBook theme: Alcoholic, BeerAuthor: Mark DredgeLanguage: English Book Synopsis The New Craft Beer World cracks open over 400 of the finest, most innovative brews on the planet, making it a must-have for any beer lover. With more amazing beers available than ever before, it's hard to know which ones to choose. That's where The New Craft Beer World comes in. Gathering together over 400 of the most innovative and tastiest beers you need to try, and divided into 50 different categories, you will find the best of the best each style has to offer. Every category comes with an explanation of the key characteristics of the style--whether it's an American IPA bursting with citrusy C-hops or an Imperial Stout full of dark roasted malts--along with an example of a classic brew and a selection of cutting edge versions that are certain to become instant favorites. So whether you're looking for bitter beers or balanced flavors, a hit of hops or a hint of coffee, the reviews will point you in the right direction to find the perfect beer to suit your tastebuds. Also included are interesting nuggets of beer information, covering everything from the catalyst that has caused the astonishing growth in craft beer through to matching beer with food and how to serve your drinks. About the Author Mark Dredge is an award-winning beer, food, and travel writer from London, England. In 2011, 2013, and 2014, he was awarded Beer and Food Writer of the Year from the British Guild of Beer Writers for the work on his blog Pencil and Spoon and then his first two books, Craft Beer World and Beer and Food, which also won an award from the North American Guild of Beer Writers. Mark has also written The Best Beer In The World and Cooking with Beer for Dog 'n' Bone, and his writing has featured in leading publications across the globe; he's also an international beer judge. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram: @MarkDredge. Mark lives in Eastbourne, UK.
The Off Center Fed Antenna - by Jackson R Richter (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 160Genre: Crafts + HobbiesSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Jackson R RichterAge Range: AdultAuthor: Jackson R RichterLanguage: English Book Synopsis The OFF Center Fed Antenna is the simplest antenna that anyone can install. It will allow you to operate on 7 to 8 different bands depending on the leg lengths. This antenna will outperform the standard center fed dipole when operating on its harmonics. You'll be amazed how well this antenna will work for you. This book explains the advantage of using this type antenna using a single wire and a balun transformer. This book also explains how to optimize your transmitting location.
Living with Integrity - by Dennis R Borg (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 360Genre: Business + Money ManagementSub-Genre: MotivationalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: BookbabyAge Range: AdultAuthor: Dennis R BorgLanguage: English About the Book Being in the world, but not of the world, (to use Jesus' words), is probably the greatest challenge any Christian man faces as he goes about his daily life. For the business or professional man, who is both looked up and responsible for others, this is particularly demanding - especially in a society that is increasingly less sympathetic toward his Christian values and convictions. Living with Integrity is addressed to this group of men, examining the key areas in their life and providing both insights and practical suggestions for applying Christian principles each day. Areas covered include: Shared family leadership with one's wife; functioning as an effective husband and father; maintaining a healthy and moral sex life; bringing balance, proper motives, good character, and people skills to work; and much more... Designed as a handbook, each chapter stands on its own and is divided into sections, with questions for personal reflection and/or group discussion after each section. Book Synopsis Christian business and professional men face extra challenges as they attempt to live out their values and convictions in a world that is less-than-sympathetic to their views. Businessmen not only carry the responsibility to provide financially for their own families, but also to supply income and a work-friendly environment for those they employ. In addition to the above, professional men feel an extra burden for the well-being of the clients, patients or parishioners they serve. And the extra demands on their time and energy, combined with mental stress of their work, leaves these men with special, and often unrecognized, needs. Living with Integrity was written to address this need by an author who has been a mentor to these men for 26 years. He uses his training and experience, both as a pastor and a family counselor, to focus on the key areas of the business and professional man's life with insights and practical suggestions for application, all from a Christian perspective. For instance, this book contains a chapter on maintaining one's spiritual life on a busy schedule. Another chapter discusses using common business practices for more effective family leadership. Two chapters address the art of fathering and being a husband that his wife can both love and respect. All men (including Christians) have to deal with their sex lives and so the author has included a separate chapter on this subject, looking at it from several different angles. Four chapters deal directly with the Christian man's professional life; balancing work and leisure, having proper motives, using good people skills, and showing exemplary character in the way he conducts his affairs. Additional chapters speak to issues like attitudes and emotions, handling times of adversity, and preparing for retirement. Written in handbook form, each chapter stands on its own so the reader can pick and choose areas of personal interest to peruse. The chapters are also divided into sections, with questions for personal reflection and/or group discussion at the end of each section. Thus, the book is useful for both an individual or a group. About the Author Dennis R. Borg is co-founder and director of Integrity Ministries, an organization with the goal of assisting business and professional men to integrate their faith into every area of their lives. He is a former pastor and seminary professor, and a licensed marriage and family therapist. He is married to his wife, Charlotte, and together they are the proud parents of four children, fifteen grandchildren and one great-grandson.
The Ultimate RPG Quest Keeper - by Jef Aldrich & Jon Taylor (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 256Genre: GamesSub-Genre: Role Playing & FantasyFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Adams Media CorporationAge Range: AdultAuthor: Jef Aldrich & Jon TaylorLanguage: English Book Synopsis Chronicle every step of your RPG and record details about your characters, party, quest, and more with this customizable gaming journal for all your adventures. The Ultimate RPG Quest Keeper is an essential tool for all tabletop RPG players to record their characters and adventures, with easy-to-use templates for keeping track of all vital details. From your characters' personality traits and history to important clues and characters for ongoing quests, this comprehensive journal will keep you organized no matter what the adventure. Featuring space to record character information, including their background and abilities, party details, notable NPCs, money and resources, loot and belongings, useful gear, spells, weapons, skills and proficiencies, quests and mysteries, and more, this journal is the only RPG notebook you'll ever need. Now you can spend more time playing the games you love! About the Author Jef Aldrich is a professional podcaster from San Diego. Along with Jon Taylor, he has been building a podcast brand outside of the big network channels. Jef started entertaining people as a Sea World tour guide and eventually just started being funny for a living on his own. Jef is coauthor to Düngeonmeister. He is also a cocreator and cohost of the System Mastery podcast with Jon where they review and comment on odd classic RPGs, poking fun at obscure stories and systems while taking the game for a spin. Jon Taylor is also a professional podcaster from San Diego. He has a degree in English Literature from UC Santa Cruz. He spent several years as a stand-up comic on the East Coast before moving back to Southern California. Jon is coauthor to Düngeonmeister. Jon is also a cocreator and cohost of the System Mastery podcast with Jef Aldrich where they review and comment on odd classic RPGs, poking fun at obscure stories and systems while taking the game for a spin.
The Sugar Skull Tarot Deck and Guidebook - by David A Ross (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 332Genre: Body + Mind + SpiritSub-Genre: DivinationSeries Title: Sugar Skull TarotFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Tiller PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: TarotAuthor: David A RossLanguage: English About the Book "Whether it's the Magician shooting the sugar skull bullseye each time, the High Priestess seeing her reflection in the water (thus revealing her inner truth in the form of a sugar skull), or the Fool feeling confident that he will create and manifest the perfect sugar skull by the time he finishes his journey, we all have an unrealized version of our true potential lying in wait. Let the light-hearted illustrations and color palettes of The Sugar Skull Tarot Deck offer you all the inspiration you need to be the best person you can truly be. So when you are finally reflecting on the outside how you've been feeling on the inside, you will be presented to the world as you've always seen yourself-confident, magical, and ready to give and receive love"-- Book Synopsis This light-hearted, beautifully illustrated deck and guidebook brings the spiritual mysticism of sugar skulls to a fresh interpretation of each of the major and minor arcana to help you hone your intuition. Sugar skulls, or calaveras, are traditionally made by hand to celebrate the Mexican celebration of Day of the Dead, or Dia de Muertos. Colorful and lovingly crafted, they are offerings for loved ones who have passed into the spirit realm. The sugar skulls depicted throughout this deck are there to remind us of our spiritual journey and help us reach our full potential. Just as the Fool progresses throughout the entirety of the Major Arcana, we all have our own personal journeys that are represented through the tarot. Whether it's the Magician shooting the sugar skull bullseye, the High Priestess seeing her reflection in the water (thus revealing her inner truth in the form of a sugar skull), or the Fool feeling confident that he will create and manifest the perfect sugar skull by the time he finishes his journey, we all have an unrealized version of our true potential. The Sugar Skull Tarot Deck and Guidebook offers a refreshing new take on a timeless tradition and is the perfect tool to recognize the inner potential inside each of us. Let the brightly colored illustrations offer you all the inspiration you need to be the best person you can truly be so you can present a more accurate representation of yourself--confident, magical, and ready to give and receive love--to the world. About the Author David Ross is a medical sales representative by day and a band player/tarot card reader by night. He created a business called Tarot and Tequila, where he reads cards for people in restaurants and bars, or any place that serves tequila. His spiritual journey started twenty-five years ago when he was a tourist perusing a toy store in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where on a lark he bought a tiny tarot deck. He quickly decided that he was going to learn about tarot and form connections with other people to help them progress spiritually. Ross lives on the Jersey Shore with his wife and two children. He is the author of Tarot & Tequila. Carolina Marti´nez is a freelance illustrator and 2D animator from Mexico City. As a freelance illustrator for the past three years, she has tried to pursue projects that reflect who she is, what she likes, and what she cares about so that people can get to know her a little bit better through her art. Plants, women, and esotericism are never missing in what she does.
Covenant - by Daniel I Block (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 704Genre: Religion + BeliefsSub-Genre: Biblical Criticism & InterpretationFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Baker AcademicAge Range: AdultBook theme: Old TestamentAuthor: Daniel I BlockLanguage: English About the Book A leading scholar helps readers understand the big picture of the Bible through the lens of God's covenants with humanity as they play out in both the First and the New Testaments. Book Synopsis Leading scholar Daniel Block helps students of the Bible understand the big picture of God's covenants with humanity as they play out in both the First and the New Testaments.After fifty years of teaching and preaching experience around the globe, Block brings a lifetime of study and reflection on the First Testament and relationship with God to this comprehensive volume. The book focuses on God's covenants as the means by which God has reached out to a fallen humanity. It examines the heart and history of God's redemptive plan and shows why the covenants are essential for our understanding of the Bible. From the Back Cover Understand the Bible through the Lens of God's CovenantsThis volume helps students of the Bible understand the big picture of God's covenants with humanity as they play out in both the First and the New Testaments."This is one of the most nourishing books of biblical theology that I have read. The accumulated fruit of a half century of faithful and scholarly Bible study and teaching is evident on every page. With courageous exposure of the damaging ways by which different Christian tribes--including evangelical ones--have relegated, negated, or simply ignored the First Testament, Block showcases the glorious redemptive coherence and missional hope of the grand covenantal narrative structure of Scripture. Every chapter is enriching, with illuminating exegesis from all over Scripture."--Christopher J. H. Wright, Langham Partnership; author of The Mission of God"A creative and exhaustive study of covenant and covenant-making in the Bible that draws attention to the underlying logic and remarkable continuity of the biblical covenants. Block makes a compelling case for adopting new categories to describe this central aspect of God's redemptive project. Consideration of Block's proposal is imperative for anyone attempting to understand the biblical notion of covenant in the years to come."--Michelle Knight, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School"This book, the fruit of a lifetime of careful study of the Bible, expresses Block's understanding of the way the entire Bible fits together. Regretting the tragic division between the First Testament and the New Testament that has come to characterize much of evangelical Protestantism's biblical interpretation and proclamation, he uses the theme of covenant to show how the Bible is telling one story in five acts. In a tour de force of biblical exegesis, he demonstrates that God's goal from creation onward has been for humans, sharing God's righteous character, to live in harmony with God and the cosmos. He then shows how, when that goal seemed out of reach due to human sin, YHWH devised a scheme of covenants that culminated in the Davidic covenant, by which the original goal will be achieved. Anyone who loves the Bible will be richly satisfied by this banquet Block has set before us."--John N. Oswalt, Asbury Theological Seminary"A rich, detailed, and accessible exposition of covenant in the First and New Testaments. We receive not only an overview of how covenant factors into every phase of biblical history but also a grand picture of how the entire Bible coheres marvelously under the hand of God. If you struggle to see how seemingly disparate First Testament themes like creation, sin, law, and exile are interwoven with covenantal ideas and have deep relevance for Christians today, this is the book for you!"--Jerry Hwang, Singapore Bible College"This fascinating and beautifully written study of biblical covenants from First Testament to New Testament will be valuable to a wide range of readers. Everyone interested in the Bible will benefit from Block's wise reflection on the theological unity of the Bible's diverse texts. Students, pastors, and scholars will find in this book a treasure trove of insight from years of study and meticulous research."--Frank Thielman, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University"At last, Block has written his magnum opus! With characteristic rigor and boldness, Block sweeps aside false dichotomies and stale debates to invite fresh reflection on the 'one continuous story of divine redemption.' His book does a tremendous service to Christians struggling to see continuity between the Testaments. Students and scholars alike will appreciate his exegetical insight and synthesis of the Bible's teaching on covenant."--Carmen Joy Imes, Prairie College"In Covenant, Dan Block has done a great service for scholars, pastors, teachers, and everyone interested in the structure and logic of the Bible. This is a comprehensive survey of the Bible's message organized around a concept critical to properly appreciating the meaning and significance of the most-read book in human history. Throughout, the reader will find a treasure trove of information, framed and communicated through Dan's characteristic combination of humility, warmth, clarity, thorough research, openness to critical discussion, and personal devotion to the God who speaks and brings us to himself through covenant."--Dan Wu, Moore Theological College"Block's Covenant guides readers through the cosmic story of God's plan of redemption through the framework of covenant. Block charts the covenantal story, which begins in Genesis and comes to its dramatic climax as Jesus Christ appears in the New Testament, fulfilling the divine plan. It's a journey that uncovers the heart of God in profound ways, draws the reader into Scripture's great drama and God's great mission, and culminates with the resounding sound of worship. An inspiring and valuable read!"--Beth Stovell, Ambrose University"Block has written a masterful survey of his approach to a coherent structure and framework for understanding the Bible. This book is the fruit of decades of research, and Block is the model of a godly and excellent scholar."--Josh Moody, senior pastor of College Church, Wheaton, Illinois; president and founder, God Centered Life Ministries About the Author Daniel I. Block (DPhil, University of Liverpool) is Gunther H. Knoedler Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He lectures and preaches around the world and is the author of numerous books, including For the Glory of God and commentaries on Deuteronomy, Judges-Ruth, and Ezekiel. Block has also been involved in the production of the New Living Translation of the Bible.
Dave Chappelle and Philosophy - (Paperback)
Genre: PhilosophySub-Genre: EssaysFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Open UniverseAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
The Real Meaning of Doctor Who - (Paperback)
Genre: PhilosophySub-Genre: EssaysFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Open UniverseAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Planning Theory and Decision Making - by Carlos B Graizbord (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 232Genre: ArchitectureSub-Genre: Urban & Land Use PlanningFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Liberty Hill PublishingAge Range: AdultAuthor: Carlos B GraizbordLanguage: English Book Synopsis This textbook presents as positive procedural planning theory, it deals with the various methods available to help planners in decision making with urban problems. The texts gives a definition of physical planning and how urban land use planning should integrate with urban design so the final configuration of the city be envisioned. In real life, in various decision making situations there are obstacles for succesful planning efforts and their implementation. Those obstacles, originated mainly from our political and work culture are presented in this book, as well as ways to overcome them.Most texts are about sustantive and procedural normative planning theory. Few texts discuss these issues in the US and also underdeveloped countries as this textbook.The text defines the main goals and objectives of physical planning and describes them as systems. The text presents the necessary profile of the skills that students and professionals have to command to address the problems found in physical planning. It also covers interdisciplinary linkages necessary in the planning practice. The textbook presents the reader with several planning and design methods with their advantages and disadvantages in terms of their applicability in a decision or political situation in real life.
Your Life of Personal Power - by Anna M Williams (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 142Genre: Body + Mind + SpiritSub-Genre: Inspiration & Personal GrowthFormat: PaperbackPublisher: That Guys HouseAge Range: AdultAuthor: Anna M WilliamsLanguage: English Book Synopsis Every one of us is born with innate personal power, the sovereignty and right to live our livesas we please. And yet so many of us give that power away, whether it be to people in ourlives or the influence and rules of society.But what if you could reclaim that power? What if you could live the life you want, on yourterms?In her debut book, Your Life of Personal Power, Anna Williams shares twenty insightfullessons on how to reclaim control of your path and live your truth. With journal questions, personal stories, and heaps of love and laughter, this book will help you to take back the reinsand follow your own heart.This book is for those who often feel restricted or unable to do the things they truly desirebecause of the circumstances and restrictions of our modern-day society and/or their culture.It is for those who have been told that they are not able or worthy enough to do or be whothey really desire or aspire to be or do. My hope is this book will help others to recognize not only their own ambitions, desires and dreams but also to achieve them. They have the personal power to change their lives and to accomplish the things they truly want in life, rather than to allow their life to be dictated by others.
The Off Center Fed Antenna - by Jackson Ross Richter (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 160Genre: ReferenceSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Jackson R RichterAge Range: AdultAuthor: Jackson Ross RichterLanguage: English Book Synopsis The Off Center Fed Antenna book shows you how to design and build a multi-band antenna, simply using a single wire. This book offers construction techniques to better improve your stations performance. Many charts and graphs are easily read explaining what's important when constructing your own amateur radio station. This book is written on an elementary pre-engineering level to show how we can make our antenna systems more efficient by following a few rules of basic communications.
