Download or read book Stuff Keeps Happening written by Dennis Doph and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2004-08-10 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is not Percy Dovetonsilis. This is Dennis Doph and this is the most roughedged seriously male SPLATTER thats been thrown on a printed page. This is two volumes (far too much material for one) covering such diverse subjects as: the fetishism of Jesus, the career arc of John Gielgud, sperm, sperm, sperm, sperm, how I got a Bristish fag fired from Macys because he told me I should be shot at sunrise, George W. Bush and his boy and girlfriends as nauseam, one memorable enema, an alternate take on THE WIZARD OF OZ, and Jimmy Stewarts Dick. Enjoy, recover, enjoy, recover, enjoy. Sort of like sex (rough sex) but with a book in your hand rather than the usual thing.
Download or read book When Bad Things Happen to Good People written by Harold S. Kushner and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers an inspirational and compassionate approach to understanding the problems of life, and argues that we should continue to believe in God's fairness.
Download or read book The Last Lecture written by Randy Pausch and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Download or read book Everything Happens for a Reason written by Kate Bowler and published by Random House. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A meditation on sense-making when there’s no sense to be made, on letting go when we can’t hold on, and on being unafraid even when we’re terrified.”—Lucy Kalanithi “Belongs on the shelf alongside other terrific books about this difficult subject, like Paul Kalanithi’s When Breath Becomes Air and Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal.”—Bill Gates NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY REAL SIMPLE Kate Bowler is a professor at Duke Divinity School with a modest Christian upbringing, but she specializes in the study of the prosperity gospel, a creed that sees fortune as a blessing from God and misfortune as a mark of God’s disapproval. At thirty-five, everything in her life seems to point toward “blessing.” She is thriving in her job, married to her high school sweetheart, and loves life with her newborn son. Then she is diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. The prospect of her own mortality forces Kate to realize that she has been tacitly subscribing to the prosperity gospel, living with the conviction that she can control the shape of her life with “a surge of determination.” Even as this type of Christianity celebrates the American can-do spirit, it implies that if you “can’t do” and succumb to illness or misfortune, you are a failure. Kate is very sick, and no amount of positive thinking will shrink her tumors. What does it mean to die, she wonders, in a society that insists everything happens for a reason? Kate is stripped of this certainty only to discover that without it, life is hard but beautiful in a way it never has been before. Frank and funny, dark and wise, Kate Bowler pulls the reader deeply into her life in an account she populates affectionately with a colorful, often hilarious retinue of friends, mega-church preachers, relatives, and doctors. Everything Happens for a Reason tells her story, offering up her irreverent, hard-won observations on dying and the ways it has taught her to live. Praise for Everything Happens for a Reason “I fell hard and fast for Kate Bowler. Her writing is naked, elegant, and gripping—she’s like a Christian Joan Didion. I left Kate’s story feeling more present, more grateful, and a hell of a lot less alone. And what else is art for?”—Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Love Warrior and president of Together Rising
Download or read book Breaking Through Towards Spiritual Maturity written by Paris Davis and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2004-07 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you wondering what God is driving you towards, how to move towards that God has for you, or how to align yourself with God's divine order for your life? If so, this book is definitely for you!
Download or read book Everything Interesting Keeps Happening to Ethan Fairmont written by Nick Brooks and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2024-11-05 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nick Brooks, award-winning filmmaker and acclaimed author of Promise Boys, presents the thrilling conclusion to the Ethan Fairmont trilogy in which Cheese the alien returns to Earth to warn Ethan and his friends of an impending alien invasion. Before last summer, Ethan’s life was rather uninteresting. Now, Ethan can’t stop interesting things from happening . . . After a small, six-eyed alien crash landed into his life, Ethan made a new otherworldly best friend. Now Cheese has returned to Earth, bringing his family and a warning of the Light Thieves’ plans to invade. Ethan is already reeling from the kidnapping of his beloved guinea pig, Nugget, and a dangerous reality sets in after one bold Light Thief sheds its disguise to attack Ethan on his front lawn. Ethan needs his friends now more than ever, but as he and RJ continue to clash, tensions continue to rise within the group. On top of all that, he still hasn’t figured out how to deal with his feelings for Di. With an alien invasion on the horizon, and The Bureau for Weird Happenings indisposed, can Ethan and his friends work together to save Earth once and for all? E.T. meets Stranger Things in the final chapter of this remarkable middle grade sci-fi adventure series, perfect for readers ages 8 to 12.
Download or read book The Stone War written by Madeleine E. Robins and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2000-06-15 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Tietjen loves New York City like life itself. But while he's out of town at a conference, confused reports come out of the city. Millions of refugees are streaming out, each bearing contradictory tales of fire, earthquake, explosions, collapse. Making his perilous way back, he gathers a few survivors and establishes a shelter. But the full nature of the catastrophe is still unclear. "[Robins] writes with rare conviction."--The New York Times At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book Celestial Inventories written by Steve Rasnic Tem and published by Crossroad Press. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the transforming events in these twenty-two genre-bending stories: an office worker and his wife fade into a literal invisibility; a photographer discovers the unexpected in the faces of dead children; a girl moves onto a strange street when she fails to return from trick-or-treating; an artist devotes his career to contracting diseases; a plague of head explosions becomes a new form of terrorism; a couple's aging dismantles reality; and a seemingly pointless life finds final expression in bits of folded paper. Steve Rasnic Tem's other works include Deadfall Hotel, Onion Songs, Ugly Behavior, and The Man on the Ceiling. Celestial Inventories may be the World Fantasy Award-winning author's finest collection to date. Stories included in this collection: The World Recalled The Disease Artist Halloween Street When We Moved On The Woodcarver’s Son Invisible Head Explosions Chain Reaction The Secret Flesh Origami Bird In These Final Days of Sales Little Poucet The Bereavement Photographer Firestorm The Mouse’s Bedtime Story Last Dragon The Monster in the Field The High Chair Dinosaur Giant Killers The Company You Keep Celestial Inventory
Download or read book Stuff You Should Know written by Josh Clark and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the duo behind the massively successful and award-winning podcast Stuff You Should Know comes an unexpected look at things you thought you knew. Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant started the podcast Stuff You Should Know back in 2008 because they were curious—curious about the world around them, curious about what they might have missed in their formal educations, and curious to dig deeper on stuff they thought they understood. As it turns out, they aren't the only curious ones. They've since amassed a rabid fan base, making Stuff You Should Know one of the most popular podcasts in the world. Armed with their inquisitive natures and a passion for sharing, they uncover the weird, fascinating, delightful, or unexpected elements of a wide variety of topics. The pair have now taken their near-boundless "whys" and "hows" from your earbuds to the pages of a book for the first time—featuring a completely new array of subjects that they’ve long wondered about and wanted to explore. Each chapter is further embellished with snappy visual material to allow for rabbit-hole tangents and digressions—including charts, illustrations, sidebars, and footnotes. Follow along as the two dig into the underlying stories of everything from the origin of Murphy beds, to the history of facial hair, to the psychology of being lost. Have you ever wondered about the world around you, and wished to see the magic in everyday things? Come get curious with Stuff You Should Know. With Josh and Chuck as your guide, there’s something interesting about everything (...except maybe jackhammers).
Download or read book Science and Revolution written by Ardea Skybreak and published by Insight Press, Inc. This book was released on 2015-07-27 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wide-ranging interview with Ardea Skybreak, a scientist with professional training in ecology and evolutionary biology, spans from inquiries on science to her thoughts on the new synthesis of communism brought forward by Bob Avakian. The question and answer session provides insights into understanding the world through the lens of science and how to implement change through this knowledge. The book is broken up into sections such as "A Scientific Approach to Society, and Changing the World," "Bob Avakian--A True Scientific Visionary," and "Getting Clearer on the Need for Revolution--Breaking with Wrong Ideas and Illusions."
Download or read book Going to the Crowd written by Marcus Dean and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why didn't somebody tell me all of this stuff, before? My Parents have been married for over 30 years, my siblings have all been married for a while, and people have been getting married left and right. Why couldn't any of them let me know some of what I was getting in to? Is it really that difficult? Is it really that hard to sit down with me for 20 minutes to tell me some of what is in store and what I should be doing to get prepared for this "joyous" occasion? I wrote this book just for you, the reader, to let you know some of what your marriage will entail. Don't forget, it is not all of what you will be dealing with, but it is a great start to what you have to look forward to. You have probably heard about how difficult marriage can be and I am going to line out some of those difficulties. Until I went through some of this stuff myself, I had no idea what was going to be included in my marriage. It really is like walking in a dark room without a flashlight. Well, my friend, here's your flashlight.
Download or read book A Dark Shade of Justice written by Jo Mitchell and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2003-05-14 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scottie Farley: A sensitive, withdrawn child connected to painted sunsets and make-believe. He lives with too much fearand must work up the courage to change that. Sharon Farley: His motheroverwhelmed by denial and dead dreams, she loves her children, but is blind to the one truth she needs. Steve Farley: Father, lover, husband . . . monster. Jessie Sandler: Hired by the District Attorney to uphold victims rights, she is both haunted and driven by a terrifying secret. She will do anything to banish her ghosts. Then she meets the Farleysand discovers the haunting has just begun. THEY WILL ALL COME TOGETHER in the maze of the court systemand will finally comprehend Justice: . . . no gray or violet or yellow, or any shade in-between . . . just black or white . . . all or nothing . . . alive or dead . . . As A DARK SHADE OF JUSTICE marches uncompromisingly toward its provocative conclusion, Jo Mitchell delivers an insiders glimpse of one aspect of the Criminal Justice System. You will be drawn into the lives of the characters. You will feel their heartache, frustration, anticipation and dread. And, like them, you will not rest until you know.
Download or read book Inspired Workbook written by Dyan Diamond and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy to read and understand adventure in self-discovery. Colorful and thought provoking. Discover what gives you peace. Discover what stirs your spirit. Dare to live an inspired life!
Download or read book Why Good Things Happen to Good People written by Stephen Post, Ph.D. and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A longer life. A happier life. A healthier life. Above all, a life that matters—so that when you leave this world, you’ll have changed it for the better. If science said you could have all this just by altering one behavior, would you? Dr. Stephen Post has been making headlines by funding studies at the nation’s top universities to prove once and for all the life-enhancing benefits of caring, kindness, and compassion. The exciting new research shows that when we give of ourselves, especially if we start young, everything from life-satisfaction to self-realization and physical health is significantly affected. Mortality is delayed. Depression is reduced. Well-being and good fortune are increased. In their life-changing new book, Why Good Things Happen to Good People, Dr. Post and journalist Jill Neimark weave the growing new science of love and giving with profoundly moving real-life stories to show exactly how giving unlocks the doors to health, happiness, and a longer life. The astounding new research includes a fifty-year study showing that people who are giving during their high school years have better physical and mental health throughout their lives. Other studies show that older people who give live longer than those who don’t. Helping others has been shown to bring health benefits to those with chronic illness, including HIV, multiple sclerosis, and heart problems. And studies show that people of all ages who help others on a regular basis, even in small ways, feel happiest. Why Good Things Happen to Good People offers ten ways to give of yourself, in four areas of life, all proven by science to improve your health and even add to your life expectancy. (And not one requires you to write a check.) The one-of-a-kind “Love and Longevity Scale” scores you on all ten ways, from volunteering to listening, loyalty to forgiveness, celebration to standing up for what you believe in. Using the lessons and guidelines in each chapter, you can create a personalized plan for a more generous life, finding the style of giving that suits you best. The astonishing connection between generosity and health is so convincing that it will inspire readers to change their lives in ways big and small. Get started today. A longer, healthier, happier life awaits you.
Download or read book Espresso for Your Spirit written by Pam Vredevelt and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 1999 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serving up cup after cup of energizing "espresso" wisdom and advice to encourage the spirits of pooped-out parent, this book is the perfect antidote to the daily grind of dirty diapers, soccer games, fund-raisers, and bloody knees.
Download or read book December 5th written by Linda Kennedy and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-11-05 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story of one woman's love for her family, while she attempts to make sense of right and wrong. The final domino fell that fateful morning for her when her husband walked back into the house. Now everything in the life she had known had changed and was forever gone. Here is the story of pain, frustration, and complete helplessness she endured in the midst of uncertainty and where her life was going next. The housing crisis of 2008 was the domino that tipped the United States economy
Download or read book Fierce Love written by Susan Scott and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Susan Scott guides couples through eight must-have conversations to create a fierce love that stands the test of time and grows stronger over the years. Often in our romantic relationships, we long for deep connection, but we don't know how to communicate well and sometimes withhold what we're really thinking and feeling. This can lead to fighting, resentment, or, worse, complacency--where you are just going through the motions, more like roommates than two people in love. As Susan writes, "It's as if we've pulled off our own wings." As couples, we don't stop to think how important our conversations are. And we certainly don't understand that what we talk about and how we talk about it determine whether our relationships will thrive, flatline, or fail. In Fierce Love, New York Times bestselling author Susan Scott guides couples through eight must-have conversations that lead to deep connection and lasting commitment. Through the use of true stories and hands-on exercises, Susan helps us understand that the conversation is the relationship; identify and dispel five relationship myths that mislead and derail us; learn eight conversations that are critical to enriching relationships; and stop fighting or ignoring issues and start connecting in a deep and meaningful way. After a season where many relationships were tested and tried, where some relationships thrived and others have exposed cracks couples didn't even realize were there, or realized but didn't acknowledge, now is the best time to learn to communicate well. By having honest, compelling conversations with our partners, we can foster true connection and a fierce love that will withstand the test of time and grow stronger over the years.
