Download or read book A Beautiful Choice written by Gabriela Pattison and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-05-13 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a parent, when our child gets diagnosed with an illness, we turn to the child within us for help without realizing or recognizing it. What we are really trying to accomplish is to find answers to guide ourselves and our children through the journey of a life-threatening illness. A Beautiful Choice provides you with the necessary recognitions, tools, and guidance to find your way during these challenging times. It compassionately shows you the road through self discovery, and starts to open your mind to a new way of life. Life where you recognize the power within you, find courage to take actions and live life fully in the present moment with all your imperfections, incomplete information as well as with what might seem as unorganized order of events.

Download or read book The Evolution of Beauty written by Richard O. Prum and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2017-05-09 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A FINALIST FOR THE PULITZER PRIZE NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW, SMITHSONIAN, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL A major reimagining of how evolutionary forces work, revealing how mating preferences—what Darwin termed "the taste for the beautiful"—create the extraordinary range of ornament in the animal world. In the great halls of science, dogma holds that Darwin's theory of natural selection explains every branch on the tree of life: which species thrive, which wither away to extinction, and what features each evolves. But can adaptation by natural selection really account for everything we see in nature? Yale University ornithologist Richard Prum—reviving Darwin's own views—thinks not. Deep in tropical jungles around the world are birds with a dizzying array of appearances and mating displays: Club-winged Manakins who sing with their wings, Great Argus Pheasants who dazzle prospective mates with a four-foot-wide cone of feathers covered in golden 3D spheres, Red-capped Manakins who moonwalk. In thirty years of fieldwork, Prum has seen numerous display traits that seem disconnected from, if not outright contrary to, selection for individual survival. To explain this, he dusts off Darwin's long-neglected theory of sexual selection in which the act of choosing a mate for purely aesthetic reasons—for the mere pleasure of it—is an independent engine of evolutionary change. Mate choice can drive ornamental traits from the constraints of adaptive evolution, allowing them to grow ever more elaborate. It also sets the stakes for sexual conflict, in which the sexual autonomy of the female evolves in response to male sexual control. Most crucially, this framework provides important insights into the evolution of human sexuality, particularly the ways in which female preferences have changed male bodies, and even maleness itself, through evolutionary time. The Evolution of Beauty presents a unique scientific vision for how nature's splendor contributes to a more complete understanding of evolution and of ourselves.

Download or read book The Choice written by Edith Eva Eger and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Bestseller “I’ll be forever changed by Dr. Eger’s story…The Choice is a reminder of what courage looks like in the worst of times and that we all have the ability to pay attention to what we’ve lost, or to pay attention to what we still have.”—Oprah “Dr. Eger’s life reveals our capacity to transcend even the greatest of horrors and to use that suffering for the benefit of others. She has found true freedom and forgiveness and shows us how we can as well.” —Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate “Dr. Edith Eva Eger is my kind of hero. She survived unspeakable horrors and brutality; but rather than let her painful past destroy her, she chose to transform it into a powerful gift—one she uses to help others heal.” —Jeannette Walls, New York Times bestselling author of The Glass Castle Winner of the National Jewish Book Award and Christopher Award At the age of sixteen, Edith Eger was sent to Auschwitz. Hours after her parents were killed, Nazi officer Dr. Josef Mengele, forced Edie to dance for his amusement and her survival. Edie was pulled from a pile of corpses when the American troops liberated the camps in 1945. Edie spent decades struggling with flashbacks and survivor’s guilt, determined to stay silent and hide from the past. Thirty-five years after the war ended, she returned to Auschwitz and was finally able to fully heal and forgive the one person she’d been unable to forgive—herself. Edie weaves her remarkable personal journey with the moving stories of those she has helped heal. She explores how we can be imprisoned in our own minds and shows us how to find the key to freedom. The Choice is a life-changing book that will provide hope and comfort to generations of readers.

Download or read book One Wrong Choice written by Terri Laine and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02-25 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are cordially invited to witness the union of Jenna and Kenneth... Isn't it every woman's dream to marry the perfect guy? Mr. Tall, Dark, Rich, and Handsome, the one who waits for me at the altar, is that man. It's what my family wants. For a long time, it was what I thought I wanted, too. Then I met Brandon, a ruggedly handsome guy with inked up sleeves, who turns my dreams into flames of heat. What kind of person am I-an engaged woman constantly fantasizing and lusting over her best friend? When Kenneth is away, Brandon fills all my dangerous desires, even though we haven't so much as kissed. I'm torn between doing the right thing and following my heart. If I make one wrong choice, I risk losing it all.

Download or read book Color It Beautiful Afghans written by Vanna White and published by Leisure Arts. This book was released on 2007 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vanna's Choice: Color It Beautiful Afghans 15 simple, colorful throws, all crocheted in Vanna's Choice yarn from Lion Brand® Yarn; plus 14 mix-and-match pattern stitch blocks.

Download or read book Abortion written by The New York Times Editorial Staff and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although abortion was officially decriminalized in the United States by the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, perspectives on abortion have always been, and remain today, radically different from state to state and person to person. Religion, access to birth control, the development of women's health care, and institutions such as Planned Parenthood are all at play in the public understanding of abortion. With recent changes in the Supreme Court causing uncertainty for the future of abortion access, the debate between pro-choice and pro-life advocates blazes on. Through this collection of articles, readers will discover stories of women's individual experiences, public protests, and groundbreaking U.S. legislation.

Download or read book Hovey Co s Illustrated Seed Catalogue for 1883 written by Anonymous and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Download or read book The Works written by Edward Dayes and published by . This book was released on 1805 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Entering Jewish Prayer written by Reuven Hammer and published by Schocken. This book was released on 1995-01-03 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging and informative book provides an introduction to the liturgy of the Siddur--the Jewish prayerbook. More than a "how-to" guide, this resource deals with basic issues for the modern worshiper, the historial compilation of the Siddur, and much more.

Download or read book The Public Life of the Fetal Sonogram written by Janelle S. Taylor and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2008-09-09 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Public Life of the Fetal Sonogram, medical anthropologist Janelle S. Taylor analyzes the full sociocultural context of ultrasound technology and imagery. Drawing upon ethnographic research both within and beyond the medical setting, Taylor shows how ultrasound has entered into public consumer culture in the United States. The book documents and critically analyzes societal uses for ultrasound such as nondiagnostic "keepsake" ultrasound businesses that foster a new consumer market for these blurry, monochromatic images of eagerly awaited babies, and anti-abortion clinics that use ultrasound in an attempt to make women bond with the fetuses they carry, inciting a pro-life state of mind. This book offers much-needed critical awareness of the less easily recognized ways in which ultrasound technology is profoundly social and political in the United States today.

Download or read book Bible Story Puzzle n Learn Grades 3 4 written by Linda Standke and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2008-12-19 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “God is good and He loves us” is the major theme found in Bible Story Puzzle ’n’ Learn! This book contains more than 160 reproducible puzzles with mini-lessons and Scripture verses sure to captivate kids while they learn major Bible stories and concepts. Compiled from our best-selling Fun Faith-Builders series, these coloring pages, dot-to-dots, and more are perfect supplements to any home, church, or school curriculum and will reinforce God’s Word in a way kids will always remember.

Download or read book Guns in America written by Jan E. Dizard and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 1999-04 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Should you own a gun? -- Americans losing trust in each other and institutions -- Arms and the woman : a feminist reappraisal -- Guns are the tools by which we forge our liberty -- Gun control in American : a history of discimination against the poor and minorities -- Talk at Temple Beth Shir Shalom : Friday, April 30, 1993 -- Apocalypse now? -- They've had enough -- Author's call to arms gets answer -- The anti-enviro connection -- America's only realistic option : promoting responsible gun ownership -- What are the alternative? -- Lawsuit aims at gun industry -- Crime fighting's about-face -- Second thoughts on the Second Amendment -- Ten essential observations on guns in America.

Download or read book Behind Bella written by Tim Drake and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives a behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning movie, Bella, with stories from both those who participated in its production and those in its audiences, who were impacted by its message.

Download or read book The 5 Love Languages of Children The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers Set written by Gary Chapman and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2010-04-21 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This set includes The 5 Love Languages of Children and The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers. In The 5 Love Languages of Children, the author examines the different languages your children speak. Sometimes they wager for your attention, and other times they ignore you completely. Sometimes they are filled with gratitude and affection, and other times they seem totally indifferent. Attitude. Behavior. Development. Everything depends on the love relationship between you and your child. When children feel loved, they do their best. But how can you make sure your child feels loved? Since 1992, Dr. Gary Chapman's best-selling book The Five Love Languages has helped more than 300,000 couples develop stronger, more fulfilling relationships by teaching them to speak each others love language. Each child, too, expresses and receives love through one of five different communication styles. And your love language may be totally different from that of your child. While you are doing all you can to show your child love, he may be hearing it as something completely opposite.Discover your child's primary language and learn what you can do to effectively convey unconditional feelings of respect, affection, and commitment that will resonate in your child's emotions and behavior. In The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers, Dr. Gary Chapman explores the world in which teenagers live; explains the developmental changes; and give tools to help you identify and appropriately communicate in your teens love language. Socially, mentally, and spiritually teenagers face a variety of pressures and stresses each day. Despite these peer pressures; it is still parents who can influence teens the most. Are you equipped to love your teenager effectively? Get practical tips on loving your teen effectively and explore key issues in your teen’s life including anger and independence. Finally learn how to set boundaries that are enforced with discipline and consequences, and discover useful ways for the difficult task of loving when your teen fails. Get ready to discover how the principles of the five love languages can really work in the lives of your teens and family. Over 400,000 copies sold!

Download or read book The Place of Dance written by Andrea Olsen and published by Wesleyan University Press. This book was released on 2014-01-30 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Place of Dance is written for the general reader as well as for dancers. It reminds us that dancing is our nature, available to all as well as refined for the stage. Andrea Olsen is an internationally known choreographer and educator who combines the science of body with creative practice. This workbook integrates experiential anatomy with the process of moving and dancing, with a particular focus on the creative journey involved in choreographing, improvising, and performing for the stage. Each of the chapters, or "days," introduces a particular theme and features a dance photograph, information on the topic, movement and writing investigations, personal anecdotes, and studio notes from professional artists and educators for further insight. The third in a trilogy of works about the body, including Bodystories: A Guide to Experiential Anatomy and Body and Earth: An Experiential Guide, The Place of Dance will help each reader understand his/her dancing body through somatic work, create a dance, and have a full journal clarifying aesthetic views on his or her practice. It is well suited for anyone interested in engaging embodied intelligence and living more consciously. Publication of this book is funded by the Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

Download or read book My Magical Choices written by Becky Cummings and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Children s Stories A Journey called Life written by Daria Kathleen Sherman PhD and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-08 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of stories from published children's books written by Daria Kathleen Sherman PhD are featured in these pages.Each story addresses life situations that most children will encounter. Guidance and comfort is provided in topics such as divorce, death, bullying, connecting with nature, second child, and managing feelings. Many stories are magical, inspirational, and empower the child by reminding them how beautiful and powerful they are. Children are reminded to connect with the inner light that knows. The Rylie Girl series includes the original writings from my daughter Erika at the age of 12. Zebra Tales was inspired from the musings of my son Paul when he was 8 years old.The messages in each story empowers a child to self-love, and acceptance. Tools are given to assist a child in dealing with their emotions, and life challenges. A deeper context is revealed regarding the nature of Divinity yet described using simple words, and ideas.