Download or read book Calvin Eliana written by Amy Wertz and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the heart of the cerulean abyss, where sunlight fades to inky darkness, the siblings-Calvin and Eliana-swim side by side. Their iridescent scales shimmer with curiosity as they approach the Abyssal Gate, a relic whispered about in hushed tones among merfolk. Calvin, the older brother, bears the weight of their lineage-a lineage that has guarded the gate for centuries. Eliana, the cautious little sister, is a dreamer. Her eyes hold the secrets of forgotten songs, and her voice echoes with the lullabies of ancient tides. The gate itself is a colossal arch of coral, adorned with luminescent glyphs. Its surface ripples like liquid glass, hinting at realms beyond imagination. Nereus, the reclusive merman, stands sentinel, his silver beard trailing in the currents. His eyes, as deep as the abyss, hold both wisdom and sorrow. One fateful night, the gate trembles. Eldritch energies seep through its cracks, distorting reality. The sea around it churns, and whispers echo-a language forgotten by time. Nereus grows frantic, his once-steadfast resolve crumbling. The breach threatens not only their world but all existence. Calvin and Eliana face a choice: remain passive guardians or venture into the forbidden dimensions beyond. Their bond is unbreakable, yet their paths diverge. Eliana yearns to explore, to unravel the gate's mysteries. Calvin, burdened by duty, fears the consequences. Eliana dives first, her tail propelling her through the gate's shimmering veil. She emerges in a realm of fractured mirrors-a place where memories dance like phosphorescent fish. Here, she encounters Eidra, a mermaid with fractured reflections. Eidra reveals that the gate mirrors not only worlds but souls. Meanwhile, Calvin remains behind, torn between loyalty and curiosity. He studies the glyphs, deciphering cryptic warnings. The gate's instability threatens to unravel reality itself. Desperate, he seeks counsel from Nereus, who reveals a forbidden truth: the gate was once a bridge between merfolk and the Serpent of Eternity. Calvin and Eliana reunite, their discoveries intertwining. The serpent, betrayed by its kin, seeks revenge upon both realms. It craves chaos, believing that only destruction can mend its broken heart. The siblings realize that sealing the breach requires an alliance-an unthinkable pact. Eliana, her voice resonating with forgotten melodies, confronts the serpent. She sings of unity, of shared memories, and the cosmic harmony they once safeguarded. The serpent hesitates, scales shimmering with ancient pain. Calvin, beside her, speaks of duty and sacrifice. In a moonlit chamber, beneath the gate's arch, the siblings broker peace. The serpent agrees to mend the breach, but at a cost: it will relinquish its destructive urges, becoming a guardian once more. In return, merfolk must remember their shared past-the betrayal that severed their kinship. As the gate seals, realms merge. Nereus, tears in his eyes, watches the siblings swim together-one voice, one purpose. The forbidden alliance transcends ancient enmities. The abyss holds its breath, and cosmic harmony is restored. And so, the siblings become legends-their names etched in coral, their sacrifice echoing through tides. For in sealing the gate, they forged not only an alliance but a bridge between worlds, where love and duty entwine like seaweed in the currents. And the whispers of the abyss fade, replaced by a new song-one of hope.
Download or read book Lament Driven Preaching written by Eliana Ah-Rum Ku and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2024-03-04 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book challenges Christian communities to engage in lament--a mode of existence characterized by impassioned expression, witnessing, and personal or social protest in the face of evil and injustice, reflecting a profound yearning for God's saving presence. Divine lament responds to, and expresses solidarity with, human suffering, unveiling multiple facets of God's image and demonstrating a profound sense of divine compassion. Drawing on the Book of Lamentations, Korean concepts related to suffering (han and hanpuri), the Paschal Triduum narratives, and recent homiletic discourses on suffering, the author investigates how complex issues related to grief and hope can be addressed in preaching without diminishing the harsh reality of affliction. Designed to assist preachers, this book encourages a more intentional approach to addressing suffering, specifically by advocating for lament as a transitional space between affliction and hope. Furthermore, readers are invited to contemplate the significance of the church, which, within a world in decline, embodies the body of Christ, manifesting both the demise and resurrection of God.
Download or read book The Etiquette Book written by Jodi R. R. Smith and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to manners in the real world! Is it rude to keep checking your phone during lunch with a friend? Are handwritten thank-you notes still necessary? A respected etiquette coach solves these modern dilemmas and more-including issues unique to our times, such as privacy and cyberspace, personal interaction in a diverse society, and professional protocol around the globe.
Download or read book Merchant Vessels of the United States written by and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 1294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book I Love Calvin written by Rob Cole and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-01-27 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weekly Action Planner, feature 120 pages with a matte finish cover. Perfect for note taking, diary entry, journal writing, to do list or daily schedules.
Download or read book My Promise to Emily written by Calvin Dudley and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2023-03-23 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compelling story “My Promise to Emily” will touch your Heart in ways only you can Imagine. Each of my readers can Reflect back to a time in their life, when someone gave their Word, are made a Promise. Your Foundation is built upon these two Principles. As I reflect back my life and the times people told me that they will do something. Instantly, I look forward to them coming through, Firstly because they gave their Word, Secondly because they Promise. Now let’s reflect back in the Story, when Emily asked can she have my next catch. My reaction was yes, you can have my next catch “You got my word”. Emily was so excited and over flooded with Joy because her trust was in my word. My next catch was my largest, “Something happen” instead of following through on my word I wanted to keep it. Emily looked into my Eyes with Compassion instead of Disappointment. These were her words, I understand Mr. Calvin that’s your largest catch and you want to keep it. WOW! She Compromise with me, afterward I made a Promise and came through with flying colors since my next catch was even larger and I gave it to her. God truly came through, I asked for forgiveness and learned a valuable lesson. In Closing, I hope this Story will touch your Heart in ways only you can Imagine.... Plus Encourage and Inspire you to share your story. Mr. Dudley as a teacher, was instrumental with the melody of love, rhythm of encouragement and the harmony of motivation. His method and style, was like that of a conductor of an symphony orchestra. Each instrument had to perform at their highest level, a challenge they readily embraced. Mr. Dudley truly made a unique difference in their lives.
Download or read book The Way Home written by Eliana West and published by Second Press. This book was released on 2024-07-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taylor Colton always loved the crumbling plantation house passed down through his family for generations. Now he's bringing his popular renovation reality show to the small town of Colton, so he can bring the plantation house back to life for the cameras. A hidden letter reveals a family secret that leads Josephine Riley to Colton to honor a promise made before the Civil War...to protect a house she didn't know was hers.
Download or read book Who Are You Calvin Bledsoe written by Brock Clarke and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A story in which anything and everything can happen, and mostly does. This is a book of many trips—across oceans, back to the past, and, most profoundly, into the infinite deep space of the human heart. Brock Clarke has given us a wonderful novel that bursts with all the meaty stuff of real life.” —Ben Fountain, author of Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk Calvin Bledsoe’s journey begins with the death of his mother. An internationally known theologian and an expert on all things John Calvin, she had been the dominant force in her son’s existence, so much so that he never left home—even when he married—and, as a result, never grew up. At his mother’s funeral, Calvin is introduced to his aunt Beatrice, a woman he had not even known existed. Beatrice immediately makes it clear to Calvin that she is now in charge of his life, and the first thing she is going to do is whisk him off to Europe with her for a grand adventure. As Calvin and his aunt traverse the continent, it becomes apparent that her clandestine behavior is leading him into danger. Facing a menagerie of antiquities thieves, secret agents, religious fanatics, and an ex-wife who is stalking him, Calvin begins to suspect there might be some meaning behind the madness. Maybe he’s not the person he thought he was? Perhaps no one is ever who they appear to be? But there’s little time for soul-searching, as Calvin first has to figure out why he has been kidnapped, why his aunt has disappeared, and who the hell burned down his house in Maine. Powered by pitch-perfect dialogue, lovable characters, and surprising optimism, Who Are You, Calvin Bledsoe? is a modern-day take on Graham Greene’s classic Travels with My Aunt, a novel about grabbing life, and holding on—wherever it may take you.
Download or read book Tree written by Calvin Denson and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-30 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Torrance Wingate Jr. aka Tree, is a man after Audumn's heart. Tree loves Audumn but his poor decision making has always tested their love throughout the years. It isn't until he receives a letter from Audumn in the Texas Department of Criminal Justices (TDCJ) that he realizes he is about to lose the one person that has always put a smile on his face. Change is evident as he sits behind bars examining his short comings from the time he started to stray o the path in which his parents have laid out for him. Along his journey to nd himself, Tree encounters people from all backgrounds who speak positive words over his life. Even though he is his own man, the people on the negative side of the fence seem to always attract him. His time is running short and Tree feels with the help of prayer and God on his side he can make it in a working society when released. Something he is not accustomed too by far. Will he make it or will the love for the streets cause him to return to hustling when faced with adversity? Whatever his choice may be; Tree knows he must make the right decisions or lose his freedom and what matters most to him, Audumn.
Download or read book Audumn written by Calvin Denson and published by . This book was released on 2010-06-06 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life has its ups and downs for Audumn on the North side of Houston, Texas. Everything is going her way outside her home, but inside her home, her boyfriend Tree is running her through the wringer. Everybody knows Tree is a bad influence in her life but love continually blinds her from the truth. After her mother becomes ill with cancer, she has to choose between her love for Tree or the love for her mother whom she hasn't seen in over seven years. A big fight after her graduation in Beaumont, Texas is what caused the separation. Can she make the right choice or will the life of living in the fast lane deprive her of it? No matter what she decides, Audumn knows deep down inside it's time for a change. Hopefully, before all fails, God will make Himself known to her before it's too late. But will Tree let her go?
Download or read book Meg Jo Beth Amy The Story of Little Women and Why It Still Matters written by Anne Boyd Rioux and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On its 150th anniversary, discover the story of the beloved classic that has captured the imaginations of generations. Soon after publication on September 30, 1868, Little Women became an enormous bestseller and one of America’s favorite novels. Its popularity quickly spread throughout the world, and the book has become an international classic. When Anne Boyd Rioux read the novel in her twenties, she had a powerful reaction to the story. Through teaching the book, she has seen the same effect on many others. In Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy, Rioux recounts how Louisa May Alcott came to write Little Women, drawing inspiration for it from her own life. Rioux also examines why this tale of family and community ties, set while the Civil War tore America apart, has resonated through later wars, the Depression, and times of changing opportunities for women. Alcott’s novel has moved generations of women, many of them writers: Simone de Beauvoir, J. K. Rowling, bell hooks, Cynthia Ozick, Jane Smiley, Margo Jefferson, and Ursula K. Le Guin were inspired by Little Women, particularly its portrait of the iconoclastic young writer, Jo. Many have felt, as Anna Quindlen has declared, “Little Women changed my life.” Today, Rioux sees the novel’s beating heart in Alcott’s portrayal of family resilience and her honest look at the struggles of girls growing into women. In gauging its current status, Rioux shows why Little Women remains a book with such power that people carry its characters and spirit throughout their lives.
Download or read book Tepper Isn t Going Out written by Calvin Trillin and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2003-01-14 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murray Tepper would say that he is an ordinary New Yorker who is simply trying to read the newspaper in peace. But he reads while sitting behind the wheel of his parked car, and his car always seems to be in a particularly desirable parking spot. Not surprisingly, he is regularly interrupted by drivers who want to know if he is going out. Tepper isn’t going out. Why not? His explanations tend to be rather literal: the indisputable fact, for instance, that he has twenty minutes left on the meter. Tepper’s behavior sometimes irritates the people who want his spot. (“Is that where you live? Is that car rent-controlled?”) It also irritates the mayor—Frank Ducavelli, known in tabloid headlines as Il Duce—who sees Murray Tepper as a harbinger of what His Honor always calls “the forces of disorder.” But once New Yorkers become aware of Tepper, some of them begin to suspect that he knows something they don’t know. And an ever-increasing number of them are willing to line up for the opportunity to sit in his car with him and find out. Tepper Isn’t Going Out is a wise and witty story of an ordinary man who, perhaps innocently, changes the world around him. BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Calvin Trillin's Quite Enough of Calvin Trillin.
Download or read book Idelette written by Edna Gerstner and published by Soli Deo Gloria Ministries. This book was released on 1992 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biographical novel on Idelette Calvin, the wife of the great Reformer, John Calvin.
Download or read book The New England Historical and Genealogical Register written by and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning in 1924, Proceedings are incorporated into the Apr. number.
Download or read book A Catalogue of Books for the Library written by Sotheran, Henry and Co and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Social Computing and Social Media Design User Experience and Impact written by Gabriele Meiselwitz and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-06-16 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-volume set LNCS 13315 and 13316 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Social Computing and Social Media, SCSM 2022, held as part of the 24rd International Conference, HCI International 2022, which took place in June-July 2022. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held virtually. The total of 1276 papers and 275 posters included in the 40 HCII 2022 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 5583 submissions. The papers of SCSM 2022, Part I, are organized in topical sections named: design and user experience in social media and social live streaming; text analysis and AI in social media; social media impact on society and business.
Download or read book Playful Awakening written by Dianne Gammage and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Playfulness has the power to reconnect us with our sense of self, and help us achieve growth and self-fulfilment. The author of this wide-ranging book explores the universal significance of play in the pursuit of happiness and authenticity. Providing a brief overview of the role of play in social, spiritual and intellectual endeavours throughout history, she discusses the harmful consequences of taking things too seriously, and reveals playfulness as a necessity for both the psyche and soul. Informed by the Core Process psychotherapy model, Buddhist philosophy and personal testimonies, the book illustrates how the lighter side of life enables us to re-examine the makeup of our identity and recover from negative experiences. Much more than an insight into the therapeutic properties of play, it is an eloquent ode to the importance of simply "en-joying" ourselves.
