Download or read book The Herstories Project written by Jessica Smock and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bonds of women's friendship can be more intimate than marriage, and just as essential to emotional health. From the childhood friend who broke your heart to the college roommate who witnessed you at your highest and lowest, from the lost friendship that ended bitterly to the devoted companion who is still in your life, from the bond that was forged due to shared grief to the shaky connection born with new motherhood, all women have stories to tell about their friendships. The HerStories Project: Women Explore the Joy, Pain, and Power of Female Friendship is a collection of essays from over 50 women writers, encompassing tales of friendship from the sandbox to the inbox. The book includes a foreword from Jill Smokler of Scary Mommy and several chapters on understanding friendship from friendship experts Shasta Nelson and Carlin Flora. In this book, you will read stories of childhood friendship, relationships between sisters, mothers, and daughters, grown-up friendships--both real life and online-- friendships during motherhood, and stories of friendship break-ups and losses. Whether you identify with the new mother who struggles with loneliness, the woman who looks forward to her social media notifications, the challenging and complex relationship of sisters, or the stories of friends that have drifted apart, you will recognize yourself somewhere in the pages of this book.

Download or read book Unfriending My Ex written by Kim Stolz and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author presents a humourous look at her obsession with the Internet and her cellular phone, arguing that her dependence is a sign of how social media has made it difficult for her and her peers to have meaningful connections to others.

Download or read book Unfriend Yourself written by Kyle Tennant and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three days. No Facebook. No Twitter. No social media. Just time to detox, discern, and decide. Take a three-day social media fast with Unfriend Yourself and learn to examine your use of social media from a Christian perspective. This book will guide you in evaluating your fast by asking challenging questions such as: What happens when I broadcast myself on the Internet? Do I see a difference between my interactions on social media and my interactions face-to-face? Do I rule my media, or do my media rule me? While reading Unfriend Yourself, you will learn to think critically, biblically, and practically about social media. Whether you choose to leave the social media scene, engage in it less, or engage in it more after your social media fast, your perspective on social media will never be the same. “Without throwing the baby out with the bathwater, Kyle challenges the Christian to a God-honoring approach to social media involvement. Well researched and thought through, Unfriend Yourself avoids the emotional arguments and instead presents a provocative ‘must read’ for any students, young adults, and generations beyond who want to be responsible in approaching social media from a biblical worldview.” – Dr. Bob MacRae, Professor of Youth Ministry at Moody Bible Institute

Download or read book Hellrazed written by Kevin Miller and published by Millstone Press. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In September 2012, the feature-length documentary Hellbound? was released in theaters across North America. Joining a growing chorus of voices that were questioning the traditional view of hell as a place of eternal conscious torment, the film asked a handful of “burning” questions. Does hell exist? If so, who goes there, and why? More importantly, what do our views about hell say about us and our understanding of God? And how do our beliefs about these issues affect the kind of world we create, the kind of people we become? Five years later, the debate over hell is far from settled, but the landscape in which such questions are being asked has changed radically. Hence, filmmaker Kevin Miller decided it was time to go back to some of the people who appear in Hellbound? and others he met along the way to get their input on how the debate has shifted and how it’s remained the same. The result is a plethora of voices offering all sorts of perspectives, some highly academic, some polemic, some intensely personal, and all bound to impact how readers think and feel about this issue.

Download or read book Never Unfriended written by Lisa-Jo Baker and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by Lisa-Jo Baker of the (in)courage women's community, Never Unfriended, is a step-by-step guide to friendships you can trust with personal stories and practical tips to help you make the friends, and be the friend, that lasts.

Download or read book Unfriend Me written by Adam Kessler and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-23 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adam Kessler's fourth joke book. On social media he often ends his one liners, puns, and "dad jokes" with a two word request; Unfriend me. It started as an invite to stop reading his jokes if you don't like them but he ended up getting more friends because of it. You'll find some jokes worth sharing, some worth rolling your eyes at, and some jokes worth losing friends over. Enjoy the jokes folks!

Download or read book Housebroken written by Laurie Notaro and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “If Laurie Notaro’s books don’t inspire pants-wetting fits of laughter, then please consult your physician, because, clearly, your funny bone is broken.”—Jen Lancaster, author of I Regret Nothing #1 New York Times bestselling author Laurie Notaro isn’t exactly a domestic goddess—unless that means she fully embraces her genetic hoarding predisposition, sneaks peeks at her husband’s daily journal, or has made a list of the people she wants on her Apocalypse Survival team (her husband’s not on it). Notaro chronicles her chronic misfortune in the domestic arts, including cooking, cleaning, and putting on Spanx while sweaty (which should technically qualify as an Olympic sport). Housebroken is a rollicking new collection of essays showcasing her irreverent wit and inability to feel shame. From defying nature in the quest to make her own Twinkies, to begging her new neighbors not to become urban livestock keepers, to teaching her eight-year-old nephew about hoboes, Notaro recounts her best efforts—and hilarious failures—in keeping a household inches away from being condemned. After all, home wasn’t built in a day. Praise for Laurie Notaro “Notaro is a scream, the freak-magnet of a girlfriend you can’t wait to meet for a drink to hear her latest story.”—The Plain Dealer “Hilarious, fabulously improper, and completely relatable, Notaro is the queen of funny.”—Celia Rivenbark, author of Rude Bitches Make Me Tired “Notaro is direct and self-deprecating, and her disastrous attempts to sew a dress and make jerky treats for her dog are relatable and funny.”—Library Journal

Download or read book Unfriended written by Joe Battaglia and published by BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in a hyperconnected world, and yet we’re more disconnected than ever. We spend more time scrolling through Instagram than we do talking with our families. We’ve never had more “friends”, but we have no one to meet for coffee. Joe Battaglia understands that we are wired to have community, and that smartphones cannot meet our needs for love, acceptance, touch, and connection. In Unfriended, Battaglia uses research, personal insight, and biblical truths to help you:leave behind the anonymity of the Internet and get face-to-face with people.go beyond the “like” button and establish meaningful relationships.get out from behind your screen and enjoy God’s creation.avoid toxic social media debates and become a vehicle of change.Unfriended will help you shake off your digital fatigue and get back to real-life, real-world relationships with real people. Additional guest chapters by Iris C. O’Brien, Michael Guillen, Donna Rice Hughes, and Delilah.

Download or read book The Living written by Anna Starobinets and published by Hesperus Press. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science Fiction. After a global catastrophe called the Great Reduction, the number of people living on Earth has become fixed, remaining a constant three billion. The concept of death no longer exists. Instead people are reborn anywhere on the planet with an in-code that keeps track of information about all their previous incarnations. Humankind is no longer made up of individuals--people are only particles making up one composite organism called The Living. These particles live happily and die happily, according to a government-determined schedule. All of society is connected directly from the brain to the social network (Socio) and family and country are now of no importance. Society is global, and attachment to parents and children is denounced as a deviation. Yet--there is one man born without an in-code--a spare human being. His birth increases the number of The Living by one, which threatens global harmony. Who is the man known as 'Zero' and how will The Living survive? Anna Starobinets has created a truly enthralling, disturbing and unique anti-utopian fantasy novel that will have the reader gripped from page one.

Download or read book Melodies of the Heart written by Lena Kovadlo and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-12-21 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Melodies of the Heart - Lena Kovadlo's third book of lyrics - will take you on an emotional journey through the ups and downs of love, loss, heartbreak, relationships, personal struggles and more. It will inspire you, connect with you, and move you in many ways.

Download or read book Aren t You Forgetting Someone written by Kari Lizer and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From award-winning TV comedy writer Kari Lizer (The New Adventures of Old Christine) comes a collection of hilarious essays about the challenges of being a woman of a certain age and all that comes with it: empty nest, post #MeToo dating, aging parents, menopausal rage, unrealistic expectations, and eternal optimism. What does it feel like to have your kids leave the house at the same time your parents might need to move in? With self-deprecating humor, sharp wit, and Ephron-esque aplomb, Kari Lizer gives an honest account of finding herself in the middle of growing up, growing old, and still figuring it all out. She finds the wry, bittersweet humor in (almost) all situations--whether it's becoming radioactive during a thyroid cancer treatment, getting fired from her volunteer work, or struggling to find her identity outside of motherhood. Aren't You Forgetting Someone? speaks to those of us who lament the invisibility of the middle-aged woman, but also revel in the unexpected delights of newfound freedom to do whatever the hell we want while no one is looking.

Download or read book Viewpoint Level 1 Teacher s Edition with Assessment Audio CD CD ROM written by Michael McCarthy and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-06-29 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Viewpoint is an innovative course that's based on extensive research into the Cambridge English Corpus, taking students from a high intermediate to advanced level of proficiency (CEFR: B2 - C1). Viewpoint Level 1 Teacher's Edition with Assessment CD-ROM, features page-by-page teaching notes, with step-by-step lesson plans, audio scripts, and answer key for the Level 1 Student's Book and Workbook. It also includes fully customizable quizzes for each unit, as well as mid-terms and end-of-book tests.

Download or read book HOPE written by Ron Thomas and published by Ron Thomas. This book was released on 2023-06-22 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hope… what is Hope? Hope is something we rely on to get us through the toughest times in life, especially when we think there is no hope at all. Unfortunately, life can be that way, especially when there is no help to support us in our time of need. With that said, we have to remember that there is always hope, no matter what life can throw at us. Sometimes the circumstances can be awful, that is for sure, but the lack of support is what really makes it all so much worse than it should ever be. With all this said, no matter how bad things can get, there is always hope, no matter what. This book is a testimony about my life, and it is just one of many that can always show us hope, no matter what life can throw at us. Unfortunately, to understand hope, we sometimes have to understand hopelessness. For us to understand hope, we sometimes need to understand what it is really like to weather the storm. If we are really ready to get to know what hope really is, then please proceed with reading this book. Above all else, no matter what happens, please remember that hope is always there… always. No matter what, let there be Hope.

Download or read book My Everyday Life written by Ruth Nunez and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This story is almost like a biography. In reality, its about the author's life and her hardships in her life. The way she struggles to comprehend her family. And how living in poverty affects her and her family. Its like a diary of everything that goes on her life everyday and thats why its called My Everyday Life/

Download or read book The Society written by Monika Rai and published by Let's Write Publication. This book was released on 2024-06-07 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Society" is a powerful anthology of poems exploring identity, conformity, and resistance in a complex world. Through diverse voices and perspectives, the collection delves into the human experience, from personal growth to societal critique. Each poem illuminates the struggle for individuality and the enduring spirit of resilience. This anthology invites readers to reflect on their place within the social fabric, inspiring deeper understanding and introspection.

Download or read book Talk Under Water written by Kathryn Lomer and published by University of Queensland Press. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A page-turning and inspirational story which celebrates and embraces difference, courage and friendship. Will and Summer meet online and strike up a friendship based on coincidence. Summer lives in Will’s old hometown, Kettering, a small Tasmanian coastal community. Summer isn’t telling the whole truth about herself, but figures it doesn’t matter if they never see each other in person, right? When Will returns to Kettering, the two finally meet and Summer can no longer hide her secret – she is deaf. Can Summer and Will find a way to be friends in person even though they speak a completely different language?

Download or read book Preacher Spurs written by Lamont H. Fuchs Ed.D. and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiration of God to teach daily or preach weekly is a blessing and a burden. It is a blessing to have the week-after-week encouragement to preach your sermons with your original topics. However, for some, it is a burden because there is a Sunday morning sermon expected, and the inspiration to provide a message to preach God's Word must be roused, researched, and gathered into a logical presentation. Tag. You're it. Sometimes, it's just not there. You know Sunday is coming, and sometimes the stimulus or impetus is not. I empathize. These are the reasons I authored this book. The truth is, some preachers are good enough to not only preach on Sunday morning, but also follow that sermon with another on Sunday night and Wednesday night or another day of the week. They are always, always ready in season or out of season to preach the Gospel. But there are times in the career of every pastor when they struggle when the inspiration to create sermons fades after months and years of multiple weekly presentations. Especially during periods of life when events and tribulations require time and dedication to other pressing matters. Others might say, "It's their job. That is what they do." They get paid to read and study and make a forty-minute sermon each time they stand behind the pulpit. Not true. You and I know that. Most pastors/preachers do so much more than preach. They have families, a flock to attend to, and administrative duties that take much of their week. Some of you--bless your heart--are bi-vocational and work a forty-hour week as well. Not an easy job even for the called who are in love to do all they can in Jesus's name and for His glory. This book of Preacher Spurs is for them.