Download or read book Beyond Perfect written by Kathryn Shay and published by Ocean View Books. This book was released on 2024-09-17 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He’ll never forget the things he did in a gang—and the things done to him. There’s no way to make up for them. Jackson Kane is trying to atone for his past. By setting up several organizations that help gang kids, he’s hoping to alleviate the guilt he feels. But the one thing he won’t allow himself to do is love again, especially the feisty Maisy Shepherd who works for him.
Download or read book Pursuing Perfection written by Margo Maine and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-06-03 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Pursuing Perfection, authors Margo Maine and Joe Kelly explore the emotional, social and cultural factors behind the ongoing epidemic of disordered eating and body image despair in adult women at midlife and beyond. Written from a biopsychosocial and feminist perspective, Pursuing Perfection describes the many issues women encounter as they navigate a rapidly changing culture that promotes unhealthy standards for beauty and appearance. This updated and expanded edition (originally published as The Body Myth: Adult Women and the Pressure to Be Perfect) is a unique guide for anyone seeking practical tools and strategies for adult women looking to establish health and body acceptance.
Download or read book Jo Spence written by Jo Spence and published by Actar D. This book was released on 2005 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Retrospective on the work of Jospence. Jo Spence [London, 1934-1992] began her artistic career during the critical re-thinking of modern photography and body art in the mid 70s. This is a wide-ranging selection of Spence's texts with the most significant photographic works of her career.
Download or read book Beyond Perfect written by Jennifer Peterson and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Debrah Shaughnessy is a young woman on the run. She is running from God, from life, and from herself--afraid to commit to anything that doesn't seem "perfect. " But her emotions are stirred when she starts working at McCullough's Gym and crossing paths with the owner. Aidan McCullough is a strong-willed man accustomed to controlling his environment. He knows what he wants out of life, and he's not afraid to pursue it. But, when Debrah enters his life, Aidan finds his world turned upside down. Can this woman, who refuses to see God as a loving Father, learn to let go of her preconceived notions and fall in love--with both her Savior and a godly man?
Download or read book Beyond the Point written by Claire Gibson and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three women enter the demanding West Point military academy in this “inspiring tribute to female friendship and female courage” (Kate Quinn, New York Times–bestselling author of The Alice Network). Duty. Honor. Country. That’s West Point’s motto, and every cadet who passes through its stone gates vows to live it. But on the eve of 9/11, as Dani, Hannah and Avery face four grueling years ahead, they realize they’ll only survive if they do it together. With athletic talent and a brilliant mind, Dani navigates West Point’s predominantly male environment with wit and confidence, breaking stereotypes and embracing new friends. Hannah’s grandfather, a legendary Army general, warns her about the dangers ahead, but she’s determined to let faith guide her path—and when that path leads to her soul mate, the future looks perfect. Wild child Avery doesn’t mind breaking a few rules (or hearts) along the way. But she can’t outpace her self-doubt, and the harder she tries, the further it leads her down a treacherous path. These three women know that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. But soon, that adage no longer rings true—for their future, or their friendship. As they’re pulled in different directions, will their hard-forged bond prevail or shatter?
Download or read book The Way of the Imperfect Fool written by Mark David Gerson and published by MDG Media International. This book was released on 2019-01-22 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smash the Biggest Roadblocks to Your Success and Live the Life You Deserve! A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Total Success • Master the secrets of the highly successful • Discover how easy it can be to banish doubt, drive out judgment and bust past fear • Learn to trust your intuition, take chances and never give up Your Dreams Can Come True! Be the Success You Were Meant to Be! “The ultimate roadmap to success. An absolute life-changer!” – Estelle Blackburn, author of Broken Lives
Download or read book Writer s Block Unblocked written by Mark David Gerson and published by MDG Media International. This book was released on 2022-07-04 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unblock Your Writer's Block! You don’t have to experience writer’s block. Ever. You don’t have to sweat over the blank page. You don’t have to chew your pencil (or fingernails) to the nub. You don’t have to wonder where your next word is coming from. With Writer’s Block Unblocked, you’ll never feel stuck again. • Learn how to free your words onto the page more easily than you ever imagined possible! • Experience the secret to effortless creative flow that no other book talks about! • Banish all stuckness and hesitation! It doesn't matter what you write or how long you've been writing: Writer's Block Unblocked will get you started and keep you going – from first word to final draft. Unleash your creative flow with Writer’s Block Unblocked today. "Whatever brought you to this page, chances are that you're not writing, that you're not writing what you want to be writing, or that you're not writing with the discipline and commitment that leads to completion. It's time to change all that. It's time to journey into the heart of your passion and creativity. It's time write naturally, effortlessly and flowingly." You'll never feel the same about writing again! "Makes writer's block obsolete!" – Dr. Brent Potter, author of Elements of Self-Destruction "Working with Mark David was amazing. It broke my writer’s block!" – Michele Quinn, Marlton, NJ "I can’t believe how easy Mark David has made it. No more writer’s block!" – Azurel Efron, Sedona, AZ
Download or read book Beyond written by Fred M. Frohock and published by University Press of Kansas. This book was released on 2010-03-03 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is death the final event in human life, or does another existence follow? What are the signs and possible proofs of such continuity? Such questions have sparked speculation in philosophy, religion, art, and science throughout human history and remain a familiar concern for even the most casual observer of the human condition. In his provocative new book, Fred Frohock explores the possibility that our existence is neither defined by nor limited to the purely physical-nor is it terminated at death. Fearlessly pursuing such a sensitive subject, Frohock suggests that death's domain may not be quite the "undiscovered country" lamented by Hamlet. He wades boldly into the debates between hardcore materialists and devout spiritualists; provides glimpses of recent findings in brain research, the so-called mind-body problem, and consciousness studies; and in general offers an idiosyncratic introduction to some of the most provocative and least understood aspects of what we call "conscious" life. In the process, he provides fresh insights into the narratives, claims, and conundrums associated with life after death, near-death and out-of-body experiences, reincarnation, and a host of psychic phenomena that continue to puzzle the experts. Demonstrating a keen grasp of subjects ranging from neurochemistry to popular culture, Frohock is a sure-footed tour guide through a richly diverse field of research. He considers what past life regression therapy suggests about reincarnation, assessing the credibility of pioneering research by Brian Weiss and Ian Stevenson. He introduces readers to the work of the University of Virginia's Near Death Experience Project, with reports stretching back 35 years, and the Human Consciousness Project's study of 1,500 survivors of cardiac arrest. And he contemplates whether people in permanent vegetative states, like Terri Schiavo and Sunny von Blow, are alive or not-and what these transitional states tell us about death. Leavened with humor and a Renaissance-style intellect that draws in Tolstoy and Hemingway along with films like Solaris and Blade Runner, Frohock's deep meditations are deftly interposed with brief fictional interludes that humanize his book's more abstract dimensions while exploring claims about the supernatural. Approaching the world's most baffling subjects with a critical eye, an open mind, and an agnostic's heart, Beyond looks beyond the last threshold and points the way toward a better understanding of human existence.
Download or read book The Case against Perfection written by Michael J Sandel and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breakthroughs in genetics present us with a promise and a predicament. The promise is that we will soon be able to treat and prevent a host of debilitating diseases. The predicament is that our newfound genetic knowledge may enable us to manipulate our nature—to enhance our genetic traits and those of our children. Although most people find at least some forms of genetic engineering disquieting, it is not easy to articulate why. What is wrong with re-engineering our nature? The Case against Perfection explores these and other moral quandaries connected with the quest to perfect ourselves and our children. Michael Sandel argues that the pursuit of perfection is flawed for reasons that go beyond safety and fairness. The drive to enhance human nature through genetic technologies is objectionable because it represents a bid for mastery and dominion that fails to appreciate the gifted character of human powers and achievements. Carrying us beyond familiar terms of political discourse, this book contends that the genetic revolution will change the way philosophers discuss ethics and will force spiritual questions back onto the political agenda. In order to grapple with the ethics of enhancement, we need to confront questions largely lost from view in the modern world. Since these questions verge on theology, modern philosophers and political theorists tend to shrink from them. But our new powers of biotechnology make these questions unavoidable. Addressing them is the task of this book, by one of America’s preeminent moral and political thinkers.
Download or read book Diagonal Advance written by Anthony D. Baker and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2013-01-25 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reveals how the divorce of divine perfection from human perfection undergirds the divorce of theology and philosophy. This work shows how these discourses were originally joined by the Church Fathers, to how they were separated in the Middle Ages and modern Anglicanism, to how they can be rejoined.
Download or read book The Gospel of Jesus written by John Davidson and published by Clear Press Ltd. This book was released on 2005 with total page 1096 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An uplifting study of Jesus, his times and his teaching
Download or read book The Six Perfections written by Dale Stuart Wright and published by Oxford University Press on Demand. This book was released on 2009 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a guide to the six perfections, a set of Buddhist teachings designed to transform human character.
Download or read book How to Raise the Perfect Dog written by Cesar Millan and published by Crown. This book was released on 2010-09-14 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer, the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, "Yes, you can raise the perfect dog!" It all starts with the proper foundation in the early years. Here, Cesar tells you everything you need to know to create the best environment for a well-balanced dog in order to avoid behavior issues in the future, and shows you how to correct the most common behavior issues for young dogs. Based on Cesar’s own detailed experiences raising individual puppies from some of the most popular breeds, How to Raise the Perfect Dog is like having Cesar right beside you, as your own personal expert, coaching you and your dog from the first day of your life together. Packed with new information aimed specifically at the particular needs of puppies and adolescents, and written in Cesar's friendly, accessible style, How to Raise the Perfect Dog answers all the most commonly asked questions and guides you towards a loving, satisfying life-long relationship with your best friend. #1 New York Times bestselling author, Cesar Millan shows you how to raise the perfect dog and prevent behavior issues before they start, including: • what to expect from each stage of your puppy's development • quick and easy housebreaking • the essentials of proper nutrition • the importance of vaccinating–and of not over-vaccinating • creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership • how to avoid the most common mistakes owners make raising puppies and young dogs • how to correct any issue before it becomes a problem • unique exercises and play to bring out the best in every breed
Download or read book The Body Myth written by Margo Maine and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-07-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical psychologist Margo Maine has been successfully helping adult women overcome eating disorders and body image problems for over twenty years. In The Body Myth, she explains the toll these problems can take on women’s lives and provides healing insights and proven techniques for reclaiming readers’ lives from the debilitating belief that a woman’s self-worth and her worth to others are derived from how she looks, how much she weighs, and what she eats–the Body Myth. Using poignant real-life stories, Dr. Maine explores the complex emotional, social, and cultural forces that perpetuate the Body Myth. A unique and invaluable source of information and inspiration, this breakthrough guide equips readers with the knowledge and tools to escape the clutches of the Body Myth and live a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Download or read book Seeing What Others Don t written by Gary Klein and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2013-06-25 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insights -- like Darwin's understanding of the way evolution actually works, and Watson and Crick's breakthrough discoveries about the structure of DNA -- can change the world. We also need insights into the everyday things that frustrate and confuse us so that we can more effectively solve problems and get things done. Yet we know very little about when, why, or how insights are formed -- or what blocks them. In Seeing What Others Don't, renowned cognitive psychologist Gary Klein unravels the mystery. Klein is a keen observer of people in their natural settings -- scientists, businesspeople, firefighters, police officers, soldiers, family members, friends, himself -- and uses a marvelous variety of stories to illuminate his research into what insights are and how they happen. What, for example, enabled Harry Markopolos to put the finger on Bernie Madoff? How did Dr. Michael Gottlieb make the connections between different patients that allowed him to publish the first announcement of the AIDS epidemic? What did Admiral Yamamoto see (and what did the Americans miss) in a 1940 British attack on the Italian fleet that enabled him to develop the strategy of attack at Pearl Harbor? How did a "smokejumper" see that setting another fire would save his life, while those who ignored his insight perished? How did Martin Chalfie come up with a million-dollar idea (and a Nobel Prize) for a natural flashlight that enabled researchers to look inside living organisms to watch biological processes in action? Klein also dissects impediments to insight, such as when organizations claim to value employee creativity and to encourage breakthroughs but in reality block disruptive ideas and prioritize avoidance of mistakes. Or when information technology systems are "dumb by design" and block potential discoveries. Both scientifically sophisticated and fun to read, Seeing What Others Don't shows that insight is not just a "eureka!" moment but a whole new way of understanding.
Download or read book Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land written by Ruth Everhart and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2012-12-31 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Ruth Everhart was given the opportunity to travel to the Holy Land as one of several ministers taking part in a documentary about pilgrimage, she jumped at the opportunity. Little did she know just how demanding -- yet ultimately rewarding -- her transformation from Presbyterian minister, wife, and mom to pilgrim would be. Candid, down-to-earth, and delightful, Ruth recounts her experiences in Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land, inviting readers to journey alongside her on an unforgettable Holy Land pilgrimage. Watch the trailer:
Download or read book Past Perfect written by Stephen Mitchell and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-28 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We seem to be obsessed with perfection. It's everywhere, permeating our conversations, our language, our advertising, our films and our religion. It's not only widespread across our culture; it has roots deep in the beginning of our civilization. For the sake of our well-being and our faith we need to be liberated from this pre-occupation. Past Perfect unravels some of the confusion surrounding our use of the word in many different contexts, and shapes an understanding of God that is free of this notion.
