Download or read book PICKIN UP THE PIECES OF YOUR LIFE written by James W. Johnson Ph.D. and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I was involved in a project called Start> Becoming a Good Samaritan. As the author of the book and curriculum, I had the honor and privilege of working with some of today's foremost Christian thinkers, authors, and pastors on the subject of what it takes to live out your faith as a modern day Good Samaritan. Imagine spending time with Philip Yancey, Chuck Colson, Desmond Tutu, John Ortberg, Eugene Peterson, Joni Eareckson Tada, Rich Stearns, and Kay Warren--just to name a few--talking about practical, real ways to live like a Good Samaritan. It was insightful, instructive and inspiring. But most of all it was approachable and real! What does my experience working with these very prominent Christians have to do with writing the forward for Jim's book? I'll use those words again--"approachable and real..." --Michael Seaton; Author--Start> Becoming a Good Samaritan (excerpt from foreword)
Download or read book Pickin Up the Pieces written by Richie Furay and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2012-06-20 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a young Richie Furay moved to New York hoping to make it big in folk music, God wasn’t one of his concerns. But destiny was. Later, when he started Buffalo Springfield with Neil Young and Stephen Stills, it seemed Furay’s destiny had finally arrived. Although the band recorded only three albums, it remains a touchstone of sixties rock music–with all five band members now enshrined in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Furay remained a musical pioneer, forming Poco and recording some of the first–and best–country rock music of the sixties and seventies. His work was a major influence on the Eagles and innumerable other bands. But he still had not found his destiny. It wasn’t until his marriage almost disintegrated that Furay confronted his need for God. After co-founding two legendary bands and recording with a rock super-group, Richie Furay finally found his destiny. The long journey took him from sold-out arena concerts to the pulpit of a Colorado church, from rock royalty to the Rock of Ages. Destiny is often found in the places where we’re not looking. As you follow the twists and turns in Richie Furay’s inspiring journey, you’ll gain fresh insight into your own.
Download or read book Street Woman written by Eleanor M. Miller and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 1987-04 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this rich, well-written study, Eleanor Miller analyzes the social organization of street hustling and the lives of the women involved in it. Miller views hustling as "illegal work": prostitution, fraud, forgery, embezzlement, and larceny. Using information garnered from life histories and interviews with 64 female street hustlers in Milwaukee, she vividly describes a female underclass recruited to the world of the street for a substantial period of their lives.Street Woman offers a challenging alternative to recent sociological studies that view the "women's movement" as directly linked to the increasing participation of women in property crime. Miller shows that this increase in crime is a response to sustained poverty. Thus, many sociologists are out of touch with the typical female criminal in this country on both a demographic and personal level. "Typical" female hustlers, as their own words poignantly reveal, are young, poor minority women who have limited education and skills and who also have several children of their own. They adopt characteristic interpersonal relationships and familial forms that insure their survival but which leave the youngsters at greater risk of being recruited to street life.Street Woman is a work of great importance to sociologists and criminologists alike, both in its ramifications for public policy and its explicit implications for further research. Most important, Miller's desire to render a more personal portrait, to enable us to "at least recognize the individual in the picture painted of the group," leaves the reader with haunting portrayals of the women who struggle to survive in the violent, desperate, drug-ridden world of the street. Author note: Eleanor M. Miller is Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Download or read book All the Boys and Girls written by Larry Russell and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-04 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the Boys and Girls: A Series of Vignettes Concerning the Southwest, the Great Depression, and the Coming of Age of a Boy Named Adam. By: Larry Russell
Download or read book Pick Up Stix written by Jacqueline Lorraine Conwell and published by . This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Things were going well for Alora—with the exception of her stagnant relationship with Jordan. She was hoping that her usual beach ritual would bring something to fruition and save her from her current situation. But with their junior year of college approaching, her hope was starting to feel like a pipe dream. Little did she know, her beach ritual wasn't in vain ... For what felt like an eternity, James had waited patiently for Alora's toxic relationship to dissipate as he kept a safe distance. He didn't know how much longer he'd be able to stand idly by, when without warning, his patience paid off. Alora's situation took a turn for the better from his perspective, which finally gave him the chance to step in and help Alora start fresh. But soon after James was introduced to her, he realized that swooping in to save the day isn't always as easy as it seems.
Download or read book Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon Vol 4 light novel written by Fujino Omori and published by Yen Press LLC. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MORE LEVELS, MORE PROBLEMS! Following his defeat of the Minotaur, Bell has reached Level Two--and is the new record holder for the fastest to do so. Suddenly everyone in Orario wants to form a party with him and go adventuring! But with sudden popularity comes many a complication. How will Bell and Hestia know whom to trust? The Familia myth--written by the goddess and lived by the boy--continues!
Download or read book Picking Up the Crumbs written by Hugh Walters and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2024-06-05 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He survived his father’s suicide, brother’s murder, two divorces, alcoholism and upheavals in employment. He took communion with Bill and Hillary Clinton, shook hands with Muhammad Ali, met and married his life’s love and best friend, and has three beautiful children. He went snorkeling in the Caribbean, Barbados, the Bahamas and freshwater springs of Florida, cruised throughout the Virgin Islands and attended 30 major rock concerts. He details stories of modern swashbuckling adventures which have moments that will leave you in shock and awe. But there is so much more in Picking Up the Crumbs, a book bursting with tales of love and heartbreak, success and disappointment, tragedy and wonder, evil and beauty all told vividly with humor, emotion and insight. The author states simply, “I’ve done many things in my life. This is my story.” About the Author Hugh Walters is a retired and unrenowned philosopher, poet, and historian with a BS in Philosophy from Frostburg State. A wanderer, an adventurer. A husband and father. A former track star and certified optimist. A consistent loser of speed-thinking games. His current hobbies include cooking, gardening, reading, and spending time with his family watching movies. He attends the United Methodist Church, makes a mean chocolate cake, walks daily and is re-engaging in bike riding. All things interest him as you’ll find out in his book.
Download or read book Surviving Justice written by Voice of Witness and published by Verso Books. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surviving Justice: America's Wrongfully Convicted and Exonerated presents oral histories of thirteen people from all walks of life, who, through a combination of all-too-common factors-overzealous prosecutors, inept defense lawyers, coercive interrogation tactics, eyewitness misidentification-found themselves imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. The stories these exonerated men and women tell are spellbinding, heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring.
Download or read book Selected Stories of George W Ogden written by George W. Ogden and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2018-08-19 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected Stories of George W. Ogden by George W. Ogden: This collection brings together the captivating and thought-provoking short stories of George W. Ogden. With tales that span various genres and themes, Ogden's stories delve into the complexities of human emotions, the mysteries of the supernatural, and the beauty of life's everyday moments. From thrilling adventures to introspective reflections, each story leaves a lasting impression, inviting readers to explore the depth of the human experience. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Stories of George W. Ogden": Diverse Themes and Genres: George W. Ogden's stories cover a wide range of themes and genres, offering readers a rich and diverse reading experience. Exploration of Human Nature: Through his characters and narratives, Ogden delves into the intricacies of human nature, providing profound insights and reflections on the human condition. Mastery of Short Fiction: The collection showcases Ogden's skill as a masterful short story writer, captivating readers with his ability to craft compelling narratives in a limited space. Little is known about the elusive author George W. Ogden, whose stories have left a lasting impact on readers. He was a prolific writer, contributing to various publications and anthologies. His ability to weave engaging narratives and explore the complexities of the human experience made him a respected figure in the world of short fiction.
Download or read book Turning Over My Soul written by Steffin McNeill and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-12 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Then she leaned over and whispered, "Pearlie, I had to kill him, that's the reason I'm here. I'm running from the law and need to stay here for awhile until things cool down." I looked up at her and stepped back because I couldn't believe this woman don killed somebody. Forgiveness is the key to the recovery of the soul, but Hattie Mae Wilson has to learn this the hard way. From the moment of her birth, she grows up fighting-for life, for air, and for survival. Love eludes her, even as a child, and love is the only thing she desperately wants and needs. The Lord said, "Be patient and stand still," but Hattie was moving a little too fast to listen. She goes through life lying, cheating, and killing, until she meets the man who will love her unconditionally. Hattie tries to turn her soul over for him, but her past just won't stay in the past. Even though she changes, her sins haven't, and they've gone unforgiven for too long. How can she make things right after committing such horrendous acts? Hattie has to find out how to turn over her soul before she loses it all.
Download or read book Keep on Believin written by Thomas M. Kitts and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2023-07-25 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of America’s great rock and roll pioneers, Richie Furay played alongside Neil Young and Stephen Stills in Buffalo Springfield, producing some of the signature sounds of American folk rock. He went on to form Poco, one of the bands that founded California country rock, and then Souther-Hillman-Furay. After declaring himself a Christian in 1974, Furay released four solo albums before taking up the ministry in 1983. He began recording again in 1997, and over the next twenty-five years he released two Christian and five secular albums. In this biography of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Richie Furay, Thomas Kitts provides an intimate look at Furay’s life and music. Kitts chronicles the musician’s upbringing, his musical career, and his Christianity, drawing on interviews with Furay and others close to him. In documenting Furay’s extraordinary talent as a songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist, Kitts argues that although he never attained the level of stardom of many of his bandmates, Furay is a pivotal figure in American popular music. Fans of Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and country-rock music will enjoy this quintessentially American story of a young man on a quest to fulfill his rock-and-roll dreams.
Download or read book Crow Jesus written by Mark Clatterbuck and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2017-02-10 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crow Christianity speaks in many voices, and in the pages of Crow Jesus, these voices tell a complex story of Christian faith and Native tradition combining and reshaping each other to create a new and richly varied religious identity. In this collection of narratives, fifteen members of the Apsáalooke (Crow) Nation in southeastern Montana and three non-Native missionaries to the reservation describe how Christianity has shaped their lives, their families, and their community through the years. Among the speakers are elders and young people, women and men, pastors and laypeople, devout traditionalists and skeptics of the indigenous cultural way. Taken together, the narratives reveal the startling variety and sharp contradictions that exist in Native Christian devotion among Crows today, from Pentecostal Peyotists to Sun-Dancing Catholics to tongues-speaking Baptists in the sweat lodge. Editor Mark Clatterbuck also offers a historical overview of Christianity’s arrival, growth, and ongoing influence in Crow Country, with special attention to Christianity’s relationship to traditional ceremonies and indigenous ways of seeing the world. In Crow Jesus, Clatterbuck explores contemporary Native Christianity by listening as indigenous voices narrate their own stories on their own terms. His collection tells the larger story of a tribe that has adopted Christian beliefs and practices in such a way that simple, unqualified designations of religious belonging—whether “Christian” or “Sun Dancer” or “Peyotist”—are seldom, if ever, adequate.
Download or read book Starchild written by Jim G Styles and published by Jim G Styles. This book was released on 2007-08-14 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's now the year of our Lord, 2915. Human civilization having attained near perfection... and Womankind's very first starship, the S.E.A.S.S. StarChild, is about to disembark on its bachelor voyage to the stars. There it will encounter absolute Hell. A Hell that changed Human herstory for the very worst nearly 7,000 years before-threatening to do that very same thing YET AGAIN!!! Yet even so "StarChild" is more than just science fiction, just as much an adventure romance novel set in the future, a strong element of mystery added. Mostly a love story in the truest sense, the main focus of "StarChild" is on people and the Human element versus mere gadgetry and futuristic jargon. And with its powerful depiction of a better society "StarChild" could even be looked upon as a mistress blueprint for a much better society than that we know today, hope for a brighter future known as the "New Matriarchate"-the Tammyite Matriarchy. Depicted in a more intelligent, realistic, sophisticated, and sensitive manner than normally experienced in works of fiction involving matriarchal civilizations it is a time in which "history" has been replaced by "herstory," delving as well into our past as well as the future.
Download or read book Trail s End written by George W. Ogden and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trail's End by George W. Ogden: "Trail's End" by George W. Ogden is a thrilling Western novel that follows the journey of Jim Bostwick, a man seeking vengeance for the murder of his brother. As he embarks on a perilous quest to track down the killers, Jim must confront the harsh realities of the frontier and the moral dilemmas of seeking justice. George W. Ogden's novel offers a gripping tale of adventure, redemption, and the challenges of life in the Wild West. Key Aspects of the Novel "Trail's End by George W. Ogden": Revenge and Redemption: The novel explores the themes of revenge and the complexities of finding redemption in a lawless land. Frontier Life: George W. Ogden vividly portrays the hardships and dangers of life on the frontier, capturing the essence of the Wild West. Character Development: "Trail's End" delves into the growth and transformation of the protagonist as he confronts his inner demons and seeks justice for his brother's death. George W. Ogden was a notable American writer known for his contributions to Western literature. Born in the late 19th century, he drew from his experiences of the Western frontier to craft authentic and compelling narratives. "Trail's End" exemplifies his skill in portraying the trials and triumphs of individuals navigating the challenges of the Old West.
Download or read book The George W Ogden Western MEGAPACK TM 8 Classic Novels and Stories written by George W. Ogden and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2015-07-02 with total page 1453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Washington Ogden (1871-1966) was a newspaperman who worked as an editor for the Kansas City Star, the Chicago Tribune, and various Munsey publications. He was also a prolific writer of western novels. Born in Kansas, Ogden left home at 17 and never looked back. His adventures and experiences in the western states and territories gave him the background he needed to write authentic tales of the Old West. Included here are: TRAIL'S END CLAIM NUMBER ONE THE RUSTLER OF WIND RIVER THE DUKE OF CHIMNEY BUTTE EVA EMMA JANE THE BONDBOY THE MAN FROM OMAHA THE FLOCKMASTER OF POISON CREEK If you enjoy this volume of classic westerns, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the 200+ other entries in this series, covering classic and historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, horror, mysteries -- and much, much more!
Download or read book The Hustler s Handbook written by Cory Austin and published by Imperial Media. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even with the finest degree and the best laid out business plans, there are some things in the music industry that you can only learn from experience or those who have been there and done that. But when you're a newbie music entrepreneur or an independent musician, you do not have time for costly mistakes. From "Decoding the Corporate Game" Author and Music Media Specialist, Cory Austin, comes The Hustler's Handbook - a collection of music industry interviews with Hip Hop, R&B and Pop artists containing priceless business tips such as: how to transition into an informed, driven business owner, how to stay independent and establish your music business and tools on leadership.
Download or read book Teaching Malcolm X written by Theresa Perry and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-02 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volume brings together a dazzling array of perspectives on Malcolm X to discuss the importance of X as a cultural hero and provide guidelines for teaching Malcolm-related material at elementary, high school and university levels.
