Download or read book Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning written by Carl Patton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-08-26 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated in its 3rd edition, Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning presents quickly applied methods for analyzing and resolving planning and policy issues at state, regional, and urban levels. Divided into two parts, Methods which presents quick methods in nine chapters and is organized around the steps in the policy analysis process, and Cases which presents seven policy cases, ranging in degree of complexity, the text provides readers with the resources they need for effective policy planning and analysis. Quantitative and qualitative methods are systematically combined to address policy dilemmas and urban planning problems. Readers and analysts utilizing this text gain comprehensive skills and background needed to impact public policy.

Download or read book Fly Fishing Idaho s Secret Waters written by Chris Hunt and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Idaho's clear flowing rivers are world famous for fly fishing, but finding that elusive perfect spot to land a trophy in the vast wilderness requires a lot of time and knowledge. Fortunately, writer, angler and conservationist Chris Hunt has traveled to some of the state's most idyllic areas to find the best fishing the Gem State has to offer. Adventurous anglers can follow his directions off the beaten path to enjoy excellent scenery and even better fishing. Brimming with expert tips and seasonal strategies for each location, this handy guide will find its place in a dry pocket for every successful excursion.

Download or read book Crushing written by T. D. Jakes and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow God's process for growth and learn how you can benefit from life's challenging experiences with this book by bestselling inspirational author T.D. Jakes. In this insightful book, #1 New York Times bestselling author T.D. Jakes wrestles with the age-old questions: Why do the righteous suffer? Where is God in all the injustice? In his most personal offering yet, Bishop Jakes tells crushing stories from his own journey-the painful experience of learning his young teenage daughter was pregnant, the agony of watching his mother succumb to Alzheimer's, and the shock and helplessness he felt when his son had a heart attack. Bishop Jakes wants to encourage you that God uses difficult, crushing experiences to prepare you for unexpected blessings. If you are faithful through suffering, you will be surprised by God's joy, comforted by His peace, and fulfilled with His purpose. Crushing will inspire you to have hope, even in your most difficult moments. If you trust in God and lean on Him during setbacks, He will lead you through.

Download or read book The Longest Silence written by Thomas McGuane and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2001 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a compilation of thirty-three essays, the author reflects on the world of angling as he shares his observations on his quarry, great fishing spots around the world, and fishing equipment.

Download or read book Harlequin Heartwarming March 2019 Box Set written by Patricia Johns and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 997 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships imbued with the traditional values so important to you: home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: FALLING FOR THE COWBOY DAD Home to Eagle’s Rest by Patricia Johns Grace Beverly is finally over her hopeless crush on Billy Austin…until he returns to Eagle’s Rest, Colorado, with his adorable daughter. Can Grace help Billy adjust to being a dad? Or will she lose her heart—again? A PROMISE REMEMBERED by Elizabeth Mowers He’s a man on the run. She’s the one he left behind. When fate reunites Annie Curtis and William Kauffman on the Lake Superior shoreline, it’s the second chance at love they’ve always wanted. IN THE DOCTOR’S ARMS Seasons of Alaska by Carol Ross Iris James is over her past,or will be once she departs the town that’s left her romantically scarred. Dr. Flynn Ramsey will do anything to convince his secret crush to stay, even winning over Iris’s huge family one member at a time! TENNESSEE REUNION Williamston Wildlife Rescue by Carolyn McSparren Anne MacDonald knew her job as a mini-horse trainer would be hard. But the hardest part isn’t the minis—it’s the stubborn vet, Vince Peterson! Can Anne get Vince to believe in the minis…and in her? Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!

Download or read book The Best American Travel Writing 2019 written by Alexandra Fuller and published by Mariner Books. This book was released on 2019 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of the best travel writing published in 2019, selected by Alexandra Fuller.

Download or read book Fishing Through the Apocalypse written by Matthew L. Miller and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does the future hold for fish and the people who pursue them? Fishing Through the Apocalypse explores that question through a series of fishing stories about the reality of the sport in the 21st century. Matthew Miller (director of science communications for The Nature Conservancy) explores fishing that might be considered dystopian: joining anglers as they stick their lines into trash-filled urban canals, or visiting farm ponds where you can catch giant, endangered fish for a fee. But it isn’t all bleak. When it comes to fishing, the other part of the story is this: a cadre of anglers is looking to right past wrongs, to return native species, to remove dams, to appreciate the unappreciated fish, to clean our waters and protect public lands. As an angler and conservationist, Matt removes any and all preconceived notions about what it means to fish in the 21st century in order to see the different visions of the future that exist right here, right now. Fishing Through the Apocalypse offers one of the widest-ranging looks at fish conservation in the United States, and also includes some of the more unusual adventures ever featured in a fishing book. Features fishing adventures in: Idaho Colorado Wyoming New Mexico Utah Texas Florida Iowa Minnesota Illinois Washington DC Virginia Pennsylvania

Download or read book Running Out of Time B W Interior written by Robert Prah, Jr. and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2022-06-15 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Running Out of Time: Chasing Red, White, and Blue (B&W Interior) By: Robert Prah, Jr. Originally created for his daughter to detail his run for public office, Running Out of Time: Chasing Red, White, and Blue chronicles this pursuit by Robert Prah, Jr. during a very challenging time in a district that has been historically “blue” forever. It details his personal story of running for the Pennsylvania state legislature and all of the challenges that he faced, especially from previous relationships and social media. It talks about being the “underdog” running against a lifelong Democrat-turned-Republican, where, according to many polls, Prah was favored to win the special election. The author also highlights how several committee members, past candidates and elected officials have changed their political affiliation in recent years. This story is interesting in the sense that Prah ran in three elections (Special Election in March 2020, Primary in June 2020, General in November 2020) all during a global pandemic. It shares the ups and downs of running for office and how the pandemic and social media impacted the outcome of many races in November 2020. The author hopes that readers take away that social media has had an impact on our lives, both positive and negative, and especially in politics and elections. We tend to not look at candidates individually, but rather as a “D” or an “R.” We need to do a better job of evaluating candidates and asking questions rather than what we see on social media.

Download or read book Sourcebook for Sundays Seasons and Weekdays 2019 written by Compilation and published by LiturgyTrainingPublications. This book was released on with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the essential pastoral resource to help you prepare the liturgy each day of the liturgical year! If you are a priest or deacon, liturgist, music director, worship team member, religious educator, or simply interested in more information about Catholic liturgy, this publication will be an invaluable tool. This year's edition includes quotations for reflection from Laudato si'.

Download or read book The Crane Wife written by CJ Hauser and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A memoir in essays that expands on the viral sensation “The Crane Wife” with a frank and funny look at love, intimacy, and self in the twenty-first century. From friends and lovers to blood family and chosen family, this “elegant masterpiece” (Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author of Hunger) asks what more expansive definitions of love might offer ​us all. A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: TIME, THE GUARDIAN, GARDEN & GUN "Hauser builds their life's inventory out of deconstructed personal narratives, resulting in a reading experience that's rich like a complicated dessert—not for wolfing down but for savoring in small bites." —The New York Times “Clever, heartfelt, and wrenching.” —Time “Brilliant.” —Oprah Daily Ten days after calling off their wedding, CJ Hauser went on an expedition to Texas to study the whooping crane. After a week wading through the gulf, they realized they'd almost signed up to live someone else's life. What if you released yourself from traditional narratives of happiness? What if you looked for ways to leave room for the unexpected? In Hauser’s case, this meant dissecting pop culture touchstone, from The Philadelphia Story to The X Files, to learn how not to lose yourself in a relationship. They attended a robot convention, contemplated grief at John Belushi’s gravesite, and officiated a wedding. Most importantly, they mapped the difference between the stories we’re asked to hold versus those we choose to carry. Told with the late-night barstool directness of your wisest, most bighearted friend, The Crane Wife is a book for everyone whose path doesn't look the way they thought it would; for everyone learning to find joy in the not-knowing and to build a new sort of life story, a new sort of family, a new sort of home to live in.

Download or read book Epiphanies Serendipities Sacred Spaces written by John Hershey and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These stories aren’t about fly fishing. They describe what happened as a result of it. You won’t read about trophy catches or be overwhelmed with arcane technical jargon. You’ll read about the writer’s relationship to the activity wherein he chronicles lessons learned, weaknesses exposed, human truths revealed; pleasant serendipities, senses of place. Not everything you’ll read is true. After all, a “true fishing story” is an oxymoron and why spoil a good story with the truth? What’s true and what’s not? For you to decide. Most of it is.

Download or read book I Love Jesus But I Want to Die written by Sarah J. Robinson and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.

Download or read book Her Best Friend s Secret written by Anna Mansell and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your best friend deserves the truth. But it will ruin her life. What would you do? It’s been over twenty years since four very different teenage girls sat on that beach at Goran Haven, and swore to be best friends forever. Their lives went different ways after Emily left. But each remembered that promise. And none truly found friendship like it again. Now, Emily’s back, with a secret she can’t face. She tries to hide away, take time to heal and make some difficult choices, but she runs into one of her old friends, and soon the four are reunited. Lolly, warm as ever, is a successful physiotherapist, married with kids. Yet smart, strong Amanda, who cherishes her teenage daughter, is alone and seemingly stuck in a dead-end job. And creative Jess is so much quieter than Emily remembers. The bond is still there, and Emily realises their friendship might keep her together, but there are reasons why the women fell out of touch. Secrets that have lain dormant for decades start to surface, and then one of the women discovers a betrayal so big, it could turn each of their lives upside down. It’s always those we’re closest to who have the power to tear us apart. Can friendship give Emily and her friends the strength to survive a devastating shock, or are some things unforgivable? Full of truths about friendship, marriage, and the relationships that define us, Her Best Friend’s Secret is a powerful, relatable and emotionally gripping novel for fans of Jojo Moyes, Diane Chamberlain, and The Silent Wife. Readers are loving Her Best Friend’s Secret: ‘Totally loved it! The intricate storyline, the beautiful settings and the fascinating yet flawed characters. I could not stop reading… A truly amazing piece of escapism, dramatic and insightful.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Should be on your must-read list for the summer… heartbreaking and gripping! It is also thought-provoking and eye-opening, and you will find yourself having a favorite character as I did. And if you are also like me, you will get swept up in the beautiful writing and outstanding story.’ Cara’s Book Boudoir, 5 stars ‘I'm a huge fan of books that celebrate strong, independent women and this is definitely one of those… There was a brilliant OMG moment midway through the book which had me reeling,.. A warm, funny, enjoyable read.’ Mrs Roadley Reads ‘A superb read… I was taken on an emotional rollercoaster ride… Lots of twists and turns and the storyline certainly got my heart beating faster several times… A fantastic book which if it’s going to teach you anything it’ll be that secrets never stay secret forever! Full of suspense and thrill, this is one highly recommended book!!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars ‘I was captivated with this story and the fierce bond the women had… You can’t put it down.’ Shelley’s Book Nook ‘An engaging and beautifully told story with four story threads and narrators that are each equally absorbing… The strong storylines involve relationships, betrayal, friendship, mutual support, love and loss, trust and forgiveness…Thought provoking and relatable.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘FABULOUS heart warming story… A must-read… Highly recommend this.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘An emotional, pulling-at-the-heart-strings novel about friendship, love, secrets and the bonds that tie us together… Read it. It will inspire you to accept and love yourself and the women around you!’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Amazing… So beautifully written… I finished this book with a tear in my eye… Please read this book.’ StefLoz Book Blog, 5 stars

Download or read book The Runaround written by Sylvie Stewart and published by Rolling Hearts Press. This book was released on 2019-10-28 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Men are good for two things: orgasms and reaching the wine glasses on the top shelf. ARI: I’ve always said boyfriends are like martinis; they’re lots of fun at first, but the longer you indulge the bigger headache they’ll give you. With career goals to crush and more than a few balls in the air, there’s no place in my life for the messy complications of love. Jax Crosby thinks he can tempt me to lose control and he’s using his daughter to reel me in. He’d be dangerously easy to fall for, but there are more important things in life than love, aren’t there? JAX: I like to stay two steps ahead; that way, I’m never surprised. But even I didn’t see this one coming. Congratulations to me—I’m a freakin’ dad. Now I’ve got a teenage daughter who hates me, an ex who wants to cut things off my body I’m not ready to part with, and an attraction to a curvy songbird that couldn’t have come at a worse time. But I’ve never met a situation I couldn’t handle, and I’ve never let a female get the best of me. So why do I have the feeling Ariana Amante might be one more thing I never saw coming? Grab THE RUNAROUND and get your hot single dad fix tonight!

Download or read book Irreplaceable written by Julian Hoffman and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lose yourself in the beauty of nature this winter... A ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 For readers of George Monbiot, Isabella Tree and Robert Macfarlane - an urgent and lyrical account of endangered places around the globe and the people fighting to save them. 'Powerful, timely, beautifully written and wonderfully hopeful' Rob Cowen, author of Common Ground All across the world, irreplaceable habitats are under threat. Unique ecosystems of plants and animals are being destroyed by human intervention. From the tiny to the vast, from marshland to meadow, and from Kent to Glasgow to India to America, they are disappearing. Irreplaceable is a love letter to the haunting beauty of these landscapes and their wild species. Exploring coral reefs and remote mountains, tropical jungle, ancient woodland and urban allotments, it traces the stories of threatened places through local communities, grassroots campaigners, ecologists and academics. Julian Hoffman's rigorous, impassioned account is a timely reminder of the vital connections between humans and nature - and all that we stand to lose. It is a powerful call to arms in the face of unconscionable natural destruction. ***** 'A terrific book, prescient, serious and urgent' Amy Liptrot, author of The Outrun 'Unforgettable. At a time when the Earth often seems broken beyond repair, this courageous and hopeful book offers life-changing encounters with the more-than-human world' Nancy Campbell, author of The Library of Ice 'Wonderful, tender and subtle, beautifully written and filled with a calm authority' Adam Nicolson, author of The Seabird's Cry *Highly Commended Finalist for the Wainwright Prize for Writing on Global Conservation 2020*

Download or read book One Unforgettable Year written by Aaron McDougall and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2019-02-25 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s a novel that can be best described as a fantasy and love story woven around colonial American history and the twenty-first century. The main character, Jim Arnot, is a computer programmer who works for a company in the state of Maine. After running into some health issues, he decides to take a vacation to Salem, Massachusetts. There, he has an unexpected heart attack and he dreams that he travels back in time to the Salem witch trials of 1692. Shortly thereafter, he realizes Leila was nothing more than the spectra of his imagination, so he turns his attention to Dee Ann Nicewell, the nurse who saves his life. Anyway, as fate would have it, after being smitten by her absolutely stunning beauty, he lives one of the most memorable years of his life until tragedy strikes. An automobile accident takes her life, and when that happens, Jim turns to her sister, Sarah, for support in his time of grief. From there, a deep, everlasting bond is made between them, and that paves the way for a brand new chapter in his life.

Download or read book 26 North Latitude written by Karl Gloeckner and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2019-06-14 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain Kyle is a native Florida cracker with a natural talent for fishing. His high school job as a mate on a local charter drift fishing boat made him a familiar face on the docks. He gets his first shot at a captain's position on a sportfish boat through a friend's recommendation. Now he must prove his worth among the old salty captains and the crusty old boat owner as they enter a billfish tournament in Bimini. Boating the first fish on the board has everyone wondering who the new kid on the block is. Just another day on the docks with colorful characters, line-dragging fishing adventures and dock smack talk.