Download or read book Digital Disciple written by Adam Thomas and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This time in our society is unlike any other. People communicate daily without ever having to speak face to face, news breaks around the world in a matter of seconds, and favorite TV shows can be viewed at our convenience. We are, simultaneously, a people of connection and isolation. As Christians, how do we view our faith and personal ministry in this culture?Adam Thomas invites you to explore this question using his unique, personal, and often humorous insight. Thomas notes, "" The Internet] has added a new dimension to our lives; we are physical, emotional, spiritual, and now virtual people. But I believe that God continues to move through every facet of our existence, and that makes us new kinds of followers. We are digital disciples.""""I gain renewed hope for the future by looking at a new generation of emerging Christian leaders like Adam Thomas.""Brian McLaren, author of A New Kind of Christianity""Digital Disciple is a new kind of pastor's sermon to a new kind of flock. Go ahead and tweet your friends: GOT 2 READ THIS."" Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, author, speaker and new monastic""Bright, innovative, perceptive, eloquent, and imaginative -- Adam Thomas is all that and more, as you will see in the pages of his dynamic book."" James W. Moore, author of How God Takes Our Little & Makes it Much

Download or read book Back To The Center written by Veronica Valles and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A candid look at life from the lens of one woman's journey. Veronica Valles reveals the details of her mind through the musings of her day. Such is the dance of being Spirit in this human form.

Download or read book The Most Expensive Notebook in the World written by Atlantic Luxe and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE MOST EXPENSIVE NOTEBOOK IN THE WORLD* * Well, actually it might not be, but it isn't particularly cheap. WHY YOU NEED THIS: You have $250 you need to spend immediately You have more money than sense You like to stand out from the crowd You really, really need a notebook Erm... WHAT YOU GET FOR $250: 100 pages of (maybe?) recycled tree to scribble on with your ludicrously expensive pen A damn fine luxurious matte finish cover, absolutely not designed by a hipster A modern minimalist masterpiece, lovingly made by ludicrously expensive machinery The satisfaction of knowing you have contributed towards the upkeep of a three-legged dog for a 5 months WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? You know this is the perfect give for that person that has EVERYTHING!

Download or read book Help Your Child Succeed at School written by Jonathan Hancock and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2010-03-26 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining practical suggestions with the latest research and his own experience as a teacher, Jonathan Hancock reveals how to give your child the best possible start at school. Help them become able readers, confident with numbers, and give them the skills to shine both socially and academically through a series of fun games and simple exercises that all the family can enjoy. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of how to help your child succeed at school. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Download or read book The Groston Rules written by Mark Binder and published by Light Publications. This book was released on 2020-11-08 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE GROSTON RULES is an edgy book for high school readers. With suspenseful twists and turns, it is a captivating and lighthearted high school tale about teens in trouble, surviving high school through their strong friendships. Adults, young adults and mature teens won’t be able to put it down, because the story is as much about teen survival and unschooling as it is a young adult coming of age tale, rife with dark humor, teen comedy, fuck ups, and the occasional raunchy teen story. It’s a fast paced laugh out loud book that teenagers will actually read – a naughty high school teen comedy that you can’t put down. All they wanted was to get high and graduate... Isaac, Adam, Helen, Charlie, Sean, Jésus and Rover had planned on coasting through their final semester at Ashby Bryson High. Get stoned, play video games, get into college, and get the hell out of Groston. Instead, the shit kept hitting the fan – over and over and over again. Fights, floods, freezes…. And then school got shut down. So, they threw the rules out the window and made up their own. The very first novel to be serialized on Spotify! Advance Praise for THE GROSTON RULES: “A group of high schoolers deals with mishaps and disasters six months before graduation in this coming-of-age novel.... Immensely likable characters on an enthralling and entertaining journey.” – Kirkus Reviews

Download or read book Bright Minds Poor Grades written by Michael D. Whitley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-07-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For any parent who has ever been told, "your child isn't performing up to his or her potential," this book has the answer. Renowned clinical psychologist Michael Whitley, Ph.D. offers a proven ten-step program to motivate underachieving children. This easy-to follow book identifies the six types of underachievers from the procrastinator to the hidden perfectionist to the con artist, and it presents the ten steps to help children succeed in school-and ultimately, in life.

Download or read book On Traigh Lar Beach written by Dianne Ebertt Beeaff and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-10-09 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Erica Winchat, a young writer overwhelmed by the stress of her first book contract, discovers thirteen curious items tangled in the flotsam on the Scottish beach of Tràigh Lar. Erica tells the intriguing story of the owner of each of these items, uncovering a series of dramatic events—from a Chicago widow’s inspiring visit to Quebec City to a shrimper’s daughter facing Tropical Storm Ruby in North Carolina. The thirteenth item, a concert laminate badge, inspires Erica’s novella Fan Girls, in which the separate stories of four fans of the Scottish rock band Datha unfold in first person, culminating in their reunion at a concert in Chicago—a show where a shooting takes place.

Download or read book first Youth Study Edition written by Rev. Dr. Mike Slaughter and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when we truly put God first in all aspects of our lives? In a culture guided chiefly by shiny, life-promising distractions, “enough” seems elusive and keeps us indebted to that next source of satisfaction. What if the Giver of Life offered freedom from this downward spiral—would you take it? In First: Putting God First in Living and Giving, pastor and author Mike Slaughter conducts a four-week all-church stewardship program to help participants reassess priorities and create a culture and a lifestyle of faithful living and giving and make a meaningful contribution to the world. Sessions include: Naming Our Idols; Money, Work, and Debt; Earn—Save—Give; and Heart Giving. The Youth Study Edition help teens understand and experience generosity and includes group session materials for leaders.

Download or read book Simple Abundance written by Sarah Ban Breathnach and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 888 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In times of crisis, countless women have turned to Simple Abundance for comfort and joy -- and now this mega-bestselling guide is updated and expanded for everyone who loved the original book, as well as a new generation that needs it now more than ever. First published in 1995, Simple Abundancetopped the New York Times Bestseller list for over two years and is responsible for introducing two hugely popular concepts -- the "Gratitude Journal" and the term "Authentic Self." With daily inspirational meditations and reflections, the Simple Abundance phenomenon became a touchstone for a generation of women, helping them to reclaim their true selves, find balance during life's busiest moments, and rediscover what makes them truly happy. Simple Abundance's powerful messages are needed now more than ever, as we navigate the discord and stress instigated by a constant stream of "breaking news" cycles, and our 24/7 social media culture. Sarah Ban Breathnach has refreshed her bestselling phenomenon to address the needs of a new generation, with her signature candor, wit, and wisdom that made her a trusted and compassionate confidant for millions of women. A perennial classic whose time has come again, Sarah's work celebrates quiet joys, simple pleasures, and well-spent moments and reminds us how to find the beauty in the everyday.

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Download or read book Too Hot to Handle written by Barbara Butterfield and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-09-20 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Firefighters and best buddies Kerwin Utley and Cody Garding have their hands full with challenging careers and also in managing their relationships. When Kerwin is injured, his buddies go incognito as shaky sleuths to discover who is trying to destroy his life. The firefighters of Station 101 band together to discover who has Kerwin in their sights and why they’re gunning not only for his wife but now for his life as well. Along the way, Kerwin discovers that it’s not just your friends who will stand by you but also God, who will make sure he sees you through the storms of life.

Download or read book The Florentine Deception written by Carey Nachenberg and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this action-packed techno-thriller, a routine computer cleanup sets off an electrifying quest for an enigmatic—and deadly—treasure. After selling his dorm-room startup for millions and effectively retiring at the age of twenty-five, Alex Fife is eager for a new challenge. When he agrees to clean up an old PC as a favor, he never expects to find the adventure of a lifetime waiting for him inside the machine. But as he rummages through old emails, Alex stumbles upon a startling discovery: The previous owner, a shady antiques smuggler, had been trying to unload a mysterious object known as the Florentine on the black market. And with the dealer’s untimely passing, the Florentine is now unaccounted for and ripe for the taking. Alex dives headfirst into a hunt for the priceless object. What starts out as a seemingly innocuous pursuit quickly devolves into a nightmare when Alex discovers the true technological nature of the Florentine. Not just a lost treasure, it’s something far more insidious: a weapon that could bring the developed world to its knees. Alex races through subterranean grottos, freezing morgues, and hidden cellars in the dark underbelly of Los Angeles, desperate to find the Florentine before it falls into the wrong hands. Because if nefarious forces find it first, there’ll be nothing Alex—or anyone else—can do to prevent a catastrophic attack. Leading security specialist Carey Nachenberg delivers expert technical details in this gripping, highly entertaining cyber thrill ride—perfect for fans of Neal Stephenson and William Gibson.

Download or read book Brother I m Dying written by Edwidge Danticat and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2007 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a personal memoir, the author describes her relationships with the two men closest to her--her father and his brother, Joseph, a charismatic pastor with whom she lived after her parents emigrated from Haiti to the United States.

Download or read book The Noble Profession of Leaf Chasing written by Mitchell J. Rycus and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-01-19 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late nineteenth century Austro-Hungarian Empire, two Jewish astronomy professors work tirelessly to unearth new academic research for their chosen field. But their participation in adultery, deception, and murder will follow them throughout time, weaving a complicated web into future generations, and setting the stage for the age-old question, Are the sins of the fathers visited upon the sons? Years later, the professors families having immigrated to Cleveland, Ohio, the old axiom comes to a strange and chilling climax. The grandsons of the astronomers supposedly influenced by ancient Jewish mysticism are murderedone allegedly at the hands of the other. Detective Sergeant Marty Kowalski investigates the murders, with the assistance of an astronomy professor and two of her students from the University of Michigan. Spending considerable time and meticulous effort, Kowalski slowly unravels the complicated past behind the two victims and unearths a shattering truth that will leave both families reeling. A fascinating blend of philosophy, history, and religion, The Noble Profession of Leaf Chasing delivers a compelling read.

Download or read book Ussa the Past Is Another Country written by Peter Wludyka and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-07-20 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USSA: The Past is Another Country is about what might have been as seen through the eyes of 17 year old Alex Nurov, son of a prominent Russian father and a beautiful American mother. Growing up on a barrier island near Charleston, S.C., Alex has to deal with his dual ancestry in a world in which Russian snobbery views Americans as lazy and parasitic. Alexs unquestioning view of the world gradually unravels when he discovers something he calls The Book. He soon realizes this is not one of the mysteries he loves to readit is the lunatic ravings of Father Piotr Babulieski who presents an entirely different and dangerous history of the Great Uprising that produced socialist America. And who is this Jesus Christ? A general? USSA: The Past is Another Country takes place in vividly described locales in coastal South Carolina and the mountains of North Carolina. Near Charleston, the Nurov family lives on a barrier island on which Alex and his beautiful, enigmatic mother swim and share long walks. On the islands northern end is a huge dunethe tops of giant oaks rise from it like the green plume from an extinct volcanowhich is 17 year old Alexs secret place where he reads his mysteries and daydreams far from the prying eyes of student block commander Gregorov. Alex attends school in the old city of Charleston which is used by Alexs history teacher Brownsky as the example of pre Great Uprising America in which the decadent rich exploited the workers and slaves whose toil was converted into luxurious homes for a handful of capitalists. Near the Nurovs mountain house Alexs discovers what he calls The Book. Alexs knows he should turn The Book over to his father. Or at least destroy it. Instead this discovery turns Alex into one of the detectives he admires, drawing him into a dangerous quest to prove that The Book is full of liesor that everything he has been taught is a lie. There are three women in Alexs life Alexs American mother envisions a great future for her son and expects him to pursue the destiny she has earned for him through marriage. She is willing to use her beauty and almost mystical charm to make sure her hopes cometo fruition. Alex is infatuated with a fellow student, the athletic and gorgeous Martina Antipova, a true Russian and the epitome of socialist womanhood. Dedicated, unquestioning and intelligent she is certainly the right choice. While Alexs curiosity about The Book grows, he encounters Celeste, a wispy young American woman. Easy and indifferent to the strict morality that governs Martina Antipova, she introduces Alex to the seamy underbelly of old Charleston and more

Download or read book Spiral written by Maxine Horton Bringenberg and published by Khaled A. Talib. This book was released on 2023-01-23 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laurence Turner, a pharmacist from Sydney, is wracked with guilt after his fiancé dies on a sailing trip. The tragedy is followed by yet another fatal incident when he dispenses the wrong medication to a customer. Laurence moves to the Clare Valley in South Australia for a fresh start, but when he stumbles across the dead body of a visiting American reporter, things take a turn for the worst. The case explodes into far more than Laurence could ever expect with the arrival of a beautiful American woman, Skyler Hawthorne. Her troubles put Laurence in the path of both domestic and foreign agents, including a dangerous Russian spy who believes Laurence is hiding a secret.

Download or read book Out of North Korea written by Alana Terry and published by Alana Terry. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An atheist journalist. A North Korean prison camp. An inspiring novel you won't soon forget. "My favorite Christian fiction book of all time ... and I’ve read many." ~ L.D. *** A single photograph could cost his life ... Ian has searched the world over, hunting for a perfect photograph. He finds it in North Korea when he stumbles upon a young street kid foraging for roots. Unaware that this single act will cost his freedom, Ian takes the shot. Now he must pay the penalty. A true-to-life novel about an American imprisoned behind North Korea's closed borders. A gripping tale of courage, faith, and hope. Read Out of North Korea and be inspired today.