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Book Arena

    Book Details:
  • Author : Holly Jennings
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Release : 2016-04-05
  • ISBN : 0698406931
  • Pages : 338 pages

Download or read book Arena written by Holly Jennings and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fast-paced and gripping near-future science fiction debut about the gritty world of competitive gaming... Every week, Kali Ling fights to the death on national TV. She’s died hundreds of times. And it never gets easier... The RAGE tournaments—the Virtual Gaming League’s elite competition where the best gamers in the world compete in a no-holds-barred fight to the digital death. Every bloody kill is broadcast to millions. Every player is a modern gladiator—leading a life of ultimate fame, responsible only for entertaining the masses. And though their weapons and armor are digital, the pain is real. Chosen to be the first female captain in RAGE tournament history, Kali Ling is at the top of the world—until one of her teammates overdoses. Now, she must confront the truth about the tournament. Because it is much more than a game—and even in the real world, not everything is as it seems. The VGL hides dark secrets. And the only way to change the rules is to fight from the inside...

Book Because I Said So

Download or read book Because I Said So written by Ken Jennings and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draws on medical case histories, scientific findings, and personal research by the author to separate myth from fact and debunk a vast array of parental edicts.

Book The Christian Imagination

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  • Author : Willie James Jennings
  • Publisher : Yale University Press
  • Release : 2010-05-25
  • ISBN : 0300163088
  • Pages : 580 pages

Download or read book The Christian Imagination written by Willie James Jennings and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2010-05-25 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why has Christianity, a religion premised upon neighborly love, failed in its attempts to heal social divisions? In this ambitious and wide-ranging work, Willie James Jennings delves deep into the late medieval soil in which the modern Christian imagination grew, to reveal how Christianity's highly refined process of socialization has inadvertently created and maintained segregated societies. A probing study of the cultural fragmentation-social, spatial, and racial-that took root in the Western mind, this book shows how Christianity has consistently forged Christian nations rather than encouraging genuine communion between disparate groups and individuals. Weaving together the stories of Zurara, the royal chronicler of Prince Henry, the Jesuit theologian Jose de Acosta, the famed Anglican Bishop John William Colenso, and the former slave writer Olaudah Equiano, Jennings narrates a tale of loss, forgetfulness, and missed opportunities for the transformation of Christian communities. Touching on issues of slavery, geography, Native American history, Jewish-Christian relations, literacy, and translation, he brilliantly exposes how the loss of land and the supersessionist ideas behind the Christian missionary movement are both deeply implicated in the invention of race. Using his bold, creative, and courageous critique to imagine a truly cosmopolitan citizenship that transcends geopolitical, nationalist, ethnic, and racial boundaries, Jennings charts, with great vision, new ways of imagining ourselves, our communities, and the landscapes we inhabit.

Book Jennings Goes to School

Download or read book Jennings Goes to School written by Anthony Buckeridge and published by House of Stratus. This book was released on 2001-08-05 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in an English preparatory school, recounts the comical adventures of Jennings.

Book Jennings and Darbishire

Download or read book Jennings and Darbishire written by Anthony Buckeridge and published by House of Stratus. This book was released on 2008-01-12 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jennings turns journalist when he receives a printing kit for his birthday, and dubs himself editor of the Form Three Times.

Book New Suns 2  Original Speculative Fiction by People of Color

Download or read book New Suns 2 Original Speculative Fiction by People of Color written by Tananarive Due and published by Rebellion Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2023-03-14 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Octavia E. Butler said, “There’s nothing new under the sun, but there are new suns.” New Suns 2 brings you fresh visions of the strange, the unexpected, the shocking—breakthrough stories, stories shining with emerging truths, stories that pierce stale preconceptions with their beauty and bravery. Like the first New Suns anthology (winner of the World Fantasy, Locus, IGNYTE, and British Fantasy awards), this book liberates writers of many races to tell us tales no one has ever told. Many things come in twos: dualities, binaries, halves, and alternates. Twos are found throughout New Suns 2, in eighteen science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories revealing daring futures, hidden pasts, and present-day worlds filled with unmapped wonders. Including stories by Daniel H. Wilson, K. Tempest Bradford, Darcie Little Badger, Geetanjali Vandemark, John Chu, Nghi Vo, Tananarive Due, Alex Jennings, Karin Lowachee, Saad Hossain, Hiromi Goto, Minsoo Kang, Tlotlo Tsamaase, Rochita Loenen-Ruiz, Malka Older, Kathleen Alcalá, Christopher Caldwell and Jaymee Goh with a foreword by Walter Mosley and an afterword by Dr. Grace Dillon.

Book Gift of the Shaper

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  • Author : D. L. Jennings
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2018-02-07
  • ISBN : 1948080540
  • Pages : 535 pages

Download or read book Gift of the Shaper written by D. L. Jennings and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-02-07 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this epic fantasy series opener, humans and other beings must halt the release of an imprisoned god who could destroy the world. For thousands of years, the Breaker of the Dawn has been locked away in the ethereal plane of the Otherworld. Now, a young blacksmith’s apprentice finds himself trapped in a war between the noble Athrani, a subset of humanity gifted with the ability to transmute matter, and the malevolent and powerful Khyth, who seek to free the ancient god from his prison. Gift of the Shaper chronicles the epic struggle between the existing forces of good and evil, with both sides vying for control of the key that unlocks the Otherworld. The very powers of creation and destruction hang in the balance, and only a heroic effort can possibly stop the Khyth from unleashing ruin upon their world. Praise for Gift of the Shaper: “An exceptional series opener with memorable characters and simple but enticing worldbuilding.” —Kirkus Reviews “A rollicking good read that is for the fantasy fiction lover in all of us. . . . Packed full of adventure, action, suspense, and horror. . . . Akin to the classics of fantasy fiction from Tolkien and modern-day George RR Martin.” —Seattle Book Review “Jennings uses seamless world-building like [Robert] Jordan and [Brandon] Sanderson. The language elements are beautiful and consistent and the Otherworld is much greater and larger than the slice that we are treated to.” —Christopher D. Schmitz, author

Book I Am Jazz

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  • Author : Jessica Herthel
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Release : 2014-09-04
  • ISBN : 0698176731
  • Pages : 28 pages

Download or read book I Am Jazz written by Jessica Herthel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-09-04 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, who has become a spokesperson for transkids everywhere "This is an essential tool for parents and teachers to share with children whether those kids identify as trans or not. I wish I had had a book like this when I was a kid struggling with gender identity questions. I found it deeply moving in its simplicity and honesty."—Laverne Cox (who plays Sophia in “Orange Is the New Black”) From the time she was two years old, Jazz knew that she had a girl's brain in a boy's body. She loved pink and dressing up as a mermaid and didn't feel like herself in boys' clothing. This confused her family, until they took her to a doctor who said that Jazz was transgender and that she was born that way. Jazz's story is based on her real-life experience and she tells it in a simple, clear way that will be appreciated by picture book readers, their parents, and teachers.

Book After Whiteness

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  • Author : Willie James Jennings
  • Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
  • Release : 2020-09-01
  • ISBN : 1467459763
  • Pages : 183 pages

Download or read book After Whiteness written by Willie James Jennings and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On forming people who form communion Theological education has always been about formation: first of people, then of communities, then of the world. If we continue to promote whiteness and its related ideas of masculinity and individualism in our educational work, it will remain diseased and thwart our efforts to heal the church and the world. But if theological education aims to form people who can gather others together through border-crossing pluralism and God-drenched communion, we can begin to cultivate the radical belonging that is at the heart of God’s transformative work. In this inaugural volume of the Theological Education between the Times series, Willie James Jennings shares the insights gained from his extensive experience in theological education, most notably as the dean of a major university’s divinity school—where he remains one of the only African Americans to have ever served in that role. He reflects on the distortions hidden in plain sight within the world of education but holds onto abundant hope for what theological education can be and how it can position itself at the front of a massive cultural shift away from white, Western cultural hegemony. This must happen through the formation of what Jennings calls erotic souls within ourselves—erotic in the sense that denotes the power and energy of authentic connection with God and our fellow human beings. After Whiteness is for anyone who has ever questioned why theological education still matters. It is a call for Christian intellectuals to exchange isolation for intimacy and embrace their place in the crowd—just like the crowd that followed Jesus and experienced his miracles. It is part memoir, part decolonial analysis, and part poetry—a multimodal discourse that deliberately transgresses boundaries, as Jennings hopes theological education will do, too.

Book The Journeyer

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  • Author : Gary Jennings
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1985
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 1084 pages

Download or read book The Journeyer written by Gary Jennings and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 1084 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the "New York Times" bestselling author of the Aztec series comes a recreated epic account of the greatest real-life adventurer in human history: Marco Polo.

Book The IF in Life

Download or read book The IF in Life written by Rashad Jennings and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his first ever book, The IF in Life: How to Get Off Life’s Sidelines and Become Your Best Self, NFL running back and Dancing with the Stars champion Rashad Jennings shares his inspiring story and experiences, imparts practical advice, and encourages readers to follow their dreams. As a kid, Rashad Jennings dreamed of one day playing in the NFL, but the odds were stacked against him—he was an overweight kid with glasses, asthma, and a 0.6 GPA. Today, Rashad is a record-setting running back who has played with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Oakland Raiders, and the New York Giants. In The IF in Life, Rashad writes about the decisions that shaped his life. From overcoming injuries and setbacks to reaching goals and everything in between, Rashad’s transparency about his journey will encourage readers to hold on to faith in the midst of uncertainty and win big in life. Perfect for football fans of all ages, this book also features photos from Rashad’s childhood, college years, and professional career.

Book Waylon

    Book Details:
  • Author : Waylon Jennings
  • Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
  • Release : 2009-06-27
  • ISBN : 0446562378
  • Pages : 226 pages

Download or read book Waylon written by Waylon Jennings and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Waylon Jennings relates the story of his life as a country music star. His beginnings were poor but he became Buddy Holly's protege before sinking into drug abuse and 3 failed marriages. His success came when he met his present wife, Jessi Colter.

Book Jennings Again

Download or read book Jennings Again written by Anthony Buckeridge and published by House of Stratus. This book was released on 2008-01-12 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Linbury goes green, and Jennings and Darbishire offer to do their bit distributing leaflets. Darbishire's shoelace refuses to stay tied and Jennings removes the rubber band holding the leaflets. All seems fine until a gust of wind hurls them over Marina Gardens. It's poor Mr Wilkins who's going to get the blame. 'Addle-pated eyewash!'

Book The STEAM Chasers

    Book Details:
  • Author : Doresa Jennings
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2021-02-15
  • ISBN : 9781951054090
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book The STEAM Chasers written by Doresa Jennings and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shar, Terrence, Ebony, Akiya, Marcus and Chase go on an adventure around town finding the ways Black American inventors have impacted our everyday lives.

Book Waylon

    Book Details:
  • Author : Terry Jennings
  • Publisher : Hachette Books
  • Release : 2016-04-19
  • ISBN : 0316390097
  • Pages : 240 pages

Download or read book Waylon written by Terry Jennings and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is a terrific tribute, from a son to his father."---Willie Nelson "I'm so excited about Terry's new book."---Dolly Parton From the Foreword by Ken Mansfield "There are many stories about Waylon . . . the family man, the creative genius man, the quiet man, the king-of-the-six-day-roar-man, the uncommon man, the legendary man, the bad-ass man . . . they are all in this book." In a signed copy of his autobiography, Texas-born country "Outlaw" icon Waylon Jennings penned a personal note to his son Terry: "I did my best. Now it's your turn." Two decades later, Terry Jennings finally completes the true story of his father's remarkable, unvarnished life with Waylon: Tales of My Outlaw Dad. Born when Waylon was only nineteen, Terry came of age just as Waylon's career hit the stratosphere with hits like "I've Always Been Crazy" and "Good Hearted Woman," one of his famous Willie Nelson duets. Terry dropped out of high school and joined his dad on tour, and the two became more like brothers than father and son. On the road, they toured with legends like Nelson, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, and Jessi Colter, Waylon's fourth and final wife. Together father and son led a hard-partying lifestyle centered around music, women, and drugs. Waylon's success--critical acclaim, bestselling albums, sold-out tours, and even TV stardom on The Dukes of Hazzard--was at times eclipsed by his demons, three divorces, crippling debt, and a depression that Terry traces to the premature death of Buddy Holly. (Waylon was supposed to be on Holly and Ritchie Valens's doomed flight.) Through it all, Terry worked on the touring crew, helped manage Waylon's career, and became one of his father's closest confidantes. Debunking myths and sharing incredible never-before-told stories, this book is a son's loving and strikingly honest portrait of his father, "the greatest Outlaw country musician to grace this earth" and an unlikely but devoted family man. Waylon: Tales of My Outlaw Dad will resonate for generations of fans.

Book An Island

    Book Details:
  • Author : Karen Jennings
  • Publisher : Hogarth
  • Release : 2022-05-17
  • ISBN : 0593446526
  • Pages : 225 pages

Download or read book An Island written by Karen Jennings and published by Hogarth. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE • A “beautifully and sparingly constructed” (The New York Times) novel about a lighthouse keeper with a mysterious past, and the stranger who washes up on his shores—An Island is the American debut of a major voice in world literature. “An Island by Karen Jennings is quite simply a revelation—a ferocious, swift chess game of a novel.”—Paul Yoon, author of Run Me to Earth Samuel has lived alone on an island off the coast of an unnamed African country for more than two decades. He tends to his garden, his lighthouse, and his chickens, content with a solitary life. Routinely, the nameless bodies of refugees wash ashore, but Samuel—who understands that the government only values certain lives, certain deaths—always buries them himself. One day, though, he finds that one of these bodies is still breathing. As he nurses the stranger back to life, Samuel—feeling strangely threatened—is soon swept up in memories of his former life as a political prisoner on the mainland. This was a life that saw his country exploited under colonial rule, followed by a period of revolution and a brief, hard-won independence—only for the cycle of suffering to continue under a cruel dictator. And he can’t help but recall his own shameful role in that history. In this stranger’s presence, he begins to consider, as he did in his youth: What does it mean to own land, or to belong to it? And what does it cost to have, and lose, a home? A timeless and gripping portrait of regret, terror, and the extraordinary stakes of companionship, An Island is a story as page-turning as it is profound.

Book The Basketball Chronicles of Mister Jennings

Download or read book The Basketball Chronicles of Mister Jennings written by Keith Jennings and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-16 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My story is different, but I'm sure every small player that wanted to become a professional basketball player can relate to what I had to go through. I'm 5'7" and there are so many small basketball players that get overlooked because of their size. I want to be the voice for those players. I was blessed by God with the talent and love to be a basketball player. Through God's grace and timing, basketball has shown me parts of the world that I would've never visited and the great support that I received from my family and friends will never be forgotten or taken for granted...dream big, work for it and see what happens! Growing up in the Jennings' household during basketball season was something I loved and respected. Basketball in the morning, basketball in the evening, basketball at night, basketball in the house, basketball in the gyms, basketball at the dunk courts, basketball on television, basketball movies, basketball without a basketball, I just couldn't get enough and then it turned into a memory bank. Memories of family basketball, memories of high school basketball, memories of college basketball, memories of the NBA, memories of European basketball, memories of good games, bad games, great games, and injuries. If the good outweighs the bad you'll be happy to share your story with anyone that asks. You have to understand that a lot of people never gave me a chance. My family believed in me and I believed in myself, and I worked so hard I get chills just thinking about it. The memories don't stop until you stop. I found out very quickly that short basketball players need to be special. Looking back on it, I realized that the short players that I liked were special. Mugsy Boges was 5'3," Spud Webb was 5'7" and could dunk (he won the NBA dunk contest back in the day), Calvin Murphy was a flat out scorer, and the list goes on and on. At this present time there are only 10 basketball players under 6' that have played 3 years or more in the NBA. I felt like I was special because I played basketball on all major levels: high school, college, NBA and European professional basketball. I'm going to take you through a series of events that I believe gave me the opportunity to not only have my basketball dreams come true, but to also be able to make money doing something I love. Have you ever been to a place where you feel at peace with yourself? If you haven't, I hope you find it before your time on this earth is done. My peace is basketball. It doesn't matter what is going on in my life, I can grab a basketball, find a rim and the rim doesn't even have to have nets. I'll forget everything and just play. It's a great feeling. I believe dreams come true. Mine did and yours can too. You just need to be patient, work hard, don't listen to the negative people (haters), and believe in your own abilities. I did. I had to deal with all of those things and it shaped me to be the man that I am today.