Download or read book Little Talks with God written by Catherine of Siena and published by Paraclete Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the time she was a young child, Catherine of Siena sought God ceaselessly in both contemplation and action. By the time she was twenty-one, she had experienced her mystical "marriage" to Jesus Christ, and had thrown herself tirelessly into ministering to the poor and the sick. Throughout her active ministry, Catherine pursued eternal Truth through prayer, reading, and ecstatic experiences.While in a trance, Catherine of Sienna dictated The Dialogues—presented here in contemporary English. In this intense and searching work, this saint offers up petitions to God, filling her conversation with instruction on discernment, true and false spiritual emotion, obedience, and truth, and revealing her famous image of Christ as the Bridge. Catherine's brilliant insights into the nature of the spiritual life and the character of the Church will motivate contemporary Christians to unite a life of faith and prayer with a life of action.
Download or read book Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen written by Michelle Icard and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourteen essential conversations to have with your tween and early teenager to prepare them for the emotional, physical, and social challenges ahead, including scripts and advice to keep the communication going and stay connected during this critical developmental window. “This book is a gift to parents and teenagers alike.”—Lisa Damour, PhD, author of Untangled and Under Pressure Trying to convince a middle schooler to listen to you can be exasperating. Indeed, it can feel like the best option is not to talk! But keeping kids safe—and prepared for all the times when you can't be the angel on their shoulder—is about having the right conversations at the right time. From a brain growth and emotional readiness perspective, there is no better time for this than their tween years, right up to when they enter high school. Distilling Michelle Icard's decades of experience working with families, Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen focuses on big, thorny topics such as friendship, sexuality, impulsivity, and technology, as well as unexpected conversations about creativity, hygiene, money, privilege, and contributing to the family. Icard outlines a simple, memorable, and family-tested formula for the best approach to these essential talks, the BRIEF Model: Begin peacefully, Relate to your child, Interview to collect information, Echo what you're hearing, and give Feedback. With wit and compassion, she also helps you get over the most common hurdles in talking to tweens, including: • What phrases invite connection and which irritate kids or scare them off • The best places, times, and situations in which to initiate talks • How to keep kids interested, open, and engaged in conversation • How to exit these chats in a way that keeps kids wanting more Like a Rosetta Stone for your tween's confounding language, Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen is an essential communication guide to helping your child through the emotional, physical, and social challenges ahead and, ultimately, toward teenage success.
Download or read book The Editor written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Essential Little Talks written by Michael Gene and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-06-20 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every family needs to have talks that empower their kids to approach sexuality thoughtfully and responsibly, contain what kids want to hear directly from their parents, and protect kids from abuse so they can grow into healthy young adults. Some of us have learned from painful trial and error about the complications and risks of sex. As parents, how can we help our kids avoid some of the same struggles? The answer rests in supporting our kids through the important milestone of becoming sexually active by starting an ongoing dialogue with our kids about human sexuality, and far earlier than you may think necessary. Sex education has been shown to not hasten sexual activity and to have a positive impact on sexual behavior. But how do you get started? When Michael Gene learned that Dutch kids benefit greatly from growing up in a culture that embraces sex education and positive human sexual relationships, he conducted further research on the subject, hoping that he could help his daughter experience the same benefit. In Essential Little Talks, he presents his findings to inspire you to provide this benefit to your own kids along with some scripts to help you get started. There is also a checklist you can go through with your child when they are old enough and feel ready for sex. Talking about a subject as complex as sex is best done using a building-block approach with lots of essential, little talks.Forgoing the opportunity to educate our kids means that their friends, online sources, and traditional media will do it for us. What they learn will not be what we hope for. Thus, it becomes increasingly imperative that parents take the initiative. We want our boys and girls to have the skills to ward off the coercion of others and be free to pursue the fulfilling, happy relationships they deserve. Let's teach our kids information they can use to stay healthy and find enjoyment in all aspects of their lives, including sexuality.
Download or read book The Editor the Journal of Information for Literary Workers written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The First 20 Hours written by Josh Kaufman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the methods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard keyboard, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the simple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Figure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcomponents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accurate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chainsaws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.
Download or read book The Best Goodbye written by Abbi Glines and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-12 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From #1 New York Times bestselling author Abbi Glines comes the next sizzling novel in the Rosemary Beach series, featuring well-known playboy and Blaire’s half brother, Captain. The look on Rose’s face had screamed that she was hiding something. Hell, she’d practically run away from me. There was something to that. I knew there was... After ten years in the employ of a mysterious crime boss, River “Captain” Kipling is ready to leave his sordid past—and his cover occupation as an upscale restaurateur—behind him. The only thing standing in the way of his “retirement” is his commitment to launch a new restaurant in the resort town of Rosemary Beach. With his sister, Blaire, nearby, Captain can delay his dream of running a humble bar on the waterfront, but the unwanted attentions of his head server, Elle, have him itching to get out. Until he notices Rose Henderson, the new server at the restaurant. All he knows about the pretty redhead with the cute glasses is that she’s a hardworking single mom from Oklahoma. But there’s something overly familiar about her laugh...something strange about the way she looks at Captain...
Download or read book Big Little Talks written by Michael Gene and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine a book that makes it easy to have "the talk" with your kids about sex. Inside are scripts to help you get started, word definitions, a pre-sex checklist and the three keys everyone needs to know before having sex. The stress of covering this sensitive subject in one big talk is eliminated. Author Michael Gene has taken the important aspects of sex education from his first book, Essential Little Talks, and streamlined them into an easy-to-digest format. Every family needs to have talks that empower their kids to approach sexuality responsibly. Having sex can present many complications and risks, but good information and communication can do much to delay sexual activity and help kids make good choices. As parents, how can we ensure that our kids have a healthy, well-informed perspective about sex and all that it entails? The answer rests in starting an ongoing dialogue with them about human sexuality, and much earlier than you may think necessary. But how do you get started? Simply open Big Little Talks and start reading to your child. The scripts cover reproduction, our bodies, and puberty before addressing relationships and consent. The pre-sex checklist is for you to go through with your kids when they are old enough and feel ready for sex. Followed by that are the three keys that everyone needs to know before beginning sexual activity. Talking about a subject as complex as sex is best done with lots of little talks. Forgoing the opportunity to educate our kids means that they will learn about it elsewhere. What they learn may not be what we hope for. Thus, it becomes increasingly imperative that parents take the initiative. We want our boys and girls to have the skills to ward off the coercion of others and be free to pursue the fulfilling, happy relationships they deserve. Let's teach our kids information they can use to stay healthy and find enjoyment in all aspects of their lives, including sexuality.
Download or read book The Best in Children s Books written by Zena Sutherland and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1973 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews 1,400 books for children chosen as the best published during the years 1966-1972.
Download or read book The Essential Works of Grace Livingston Hill written by Grace Livingston Hill and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 8709 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essential Works of Grace Livingston Hill offers readers a collection of heartwarming and uplifting stories that capture the essence of Christian romance fiction. Hill's literary style is characterized by its simple yet profound storytelling, centered around themes of faith, love, and morality. Set in the early 20th century, her works provide a glimpse into a bygone era while exploring timeless themes that resonate with readers of all ages. Each story is filled with endearing characters, moral dilemmas, and ultimately, messages of hope and redemption. Hill's writing is both engaging and thought-provoking, making her a beloved author in the genre of inspirational fiction. Grace Livingston Hill's Christian faith and desire to share uplifting messages through her writing served as the driving force behind The Essential Works of Grace Livingston Hill. Born into a family of Christian missionaries, Hill's stories reflect her deep-rooted values and beliefs, offering readers a sense of comfort and inspiration. Her dedication to creating wholesome and spiritually enriching content has earned her a lasting legacy in the world of Christian literature. I highly recommend The Essential Works of Grace Livingston Hill to readers seeking heartwarming tales of faith, love, and redemption. Hill's stories are perfect for those looking for engaging narratives that emphasize the power of faith and the triumph of goodness in the face of adversity. This collection is a must-read for fans of Christian romance fiction and anyone in search of wholesome and uplifting reads.
Download or read book A Diary Of My Little Talks written by Kate and published by DeepMisti Publication. This book was released on 2023-07-24 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once heard someone comparing Human mind with a wind that blows in the direction as it like. People tend to have wandering thoughts lingering in their mind consciously or subconsciously. But, There are moments when we think and analyse our thoughts, especially when we are alone. These thoughts, more often are thought provoking and have the potential to teach us life lessons; Some helps us to improve our self; Some helps in grooming us; Some helps us decide who and what we want to be and are some which philanthropic enough to change our life. And there are some non sensual self talks which we won’t bother much about. I wonder whether you guys, my dear beautiful readers too have such thoughts. Because I always have a little monologue with my self. I don’t know how they origin, what their purpose are and will I remember these thoughts for a long time. But these little monologues sure does have the magic of pulling me away from my hard times. And I thought of sharing some of them with you guys through this book, A compilation of those little monologues that I had all along the journey of finding who I am; while grooming me to be my best version, and sometimes when I get some random thoughts.
Download or read book Little Talks to Little People written by James M. Farrar and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sunday evenings with Sophia or Little talks on great subjects written by Leonora G. BELL and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Drink That Made Wisconsin Famous written by Doug Hoverson and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From grain to glass--a complete illustrated history of brewing and breweries in the state more famous for beer than any other Few places on Earth are as identified with beer as Wisconsin, with good reason. Since its first commercial brewery was established in 1835, the state has seen more than 800 open and more than 650 close--sometimes after mere months, sometimes after thriving for as long as a century and a half. The Drink That Made Wisconsin Famous explores this rich history, from the first territorial pioneers to the most recent craft brewers, and from barley to barstool. From the global breweries that developed in Milwaukee in the 1870s to the "wildcat" breweries of Prohibition and the upstart craft brewers of today, Doug Hoverson tells the stories of Wisconsin's rich brewing history. The lavishly illustrated book goes beyond the giants like Miller, Schlitz, Pabst, and Heileman that loom large in the state's brewing renown. Of equal interest are the hundreds of small breweries across the state started by immigrants and entrepreneurs to serve local or regional markets. Many proved remarkably resistant to the consolidation and contraction that changed the industry--giving the impression that nearly every town in the Badger State had its own brewery. Even before beer tourism became popular, hunters, anglers, and travelers found their favorite brews in small Wisconsin cities like Rice Lake, Stevens Point, and Chippewa Falls. Hoverson describes these breweries in all their diversity, from the earliest enterprises to the few surviving stalwarts to the modern breweries reviving Wisconsin's reputation as the place to find not just the most beer but the best. Within the larger history, every brewery has its story, and Hoverson gives each its due, investigating the circumstances that meant success or failure and describing in engaging detail the people, the technology, the marketing, and the government relations that delivered Wisconsin's beer from grain to glass.
Download or read book Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High Second Edition written by Kerry Patterson and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times and Washington Post bestseller that changed the way millions communicate “[Crucial Conversations] draws our attention to those defining moments that literally shape our lives, our relationships, and our world. . . . This book deserves to take its place as one of the key thought leadership contributions of our time.” —from the Foreword by Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People “The quality of your life comes out of the quality of your dialogues and conversations. Here’s how to instantly uplift your crucial conversations.” —Mark Victor Hansen, cocreator of the #1 New York Times bestselling series Chicken Soup for the Soul® The first edition of Crucial Conversations exploded onto the scene and revolutionized the way millions of people communicate when stakes are high. This new edition gives you the tools to: Prepare for high-stakes situations Transform anger and hurt feelings into powerful dialogue Make it safe to talk about almost anything Be persuasive, not abrasive
Download or read book The Creators written by Daniel J. Boorstin and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2012-04-11 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By piecing the lives of selected individuals into a grand mosaic, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Daniel J. Boorstin explores the development of artistic innovation over 3,000 years. A hugely ambitious chronicle of the arts that Boorstin delivers with the scope that made his Discoverers a national bestseller. Even as he tells the stories of such individual creators as Homer, Joyce, Giotto, Picasso, Handel, Wagner, and Virginia Woolf, Boorstin assembles them into a grand mosaic of aesthetic and intellectual invention. In the process he tells us not only how great art (and great architecture and philosophy) is created, but where it comes from and how it has shaped and mirrored societies from Vedic India to the twentieth-century United States.
Download or read book How to Talk About Books You Haven t Read written by Pierre Bayard and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-08-10 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this delightfully witty, provocative book, literature professor and psychoanalyst Pierre Bayard argues that not having read a book need not be an impediment to having an interesting conversation about it. (In fact, he says, in certain situations reading the book is the worst thing you could do.) Using examples from such writers as Graham Greene, Oscar Wilde, Montaigne, and Umberto Eco, he describes the varieties of "non-reading"-from books that you've never heard of to books that you've read and forgotten-and offers advice on how to turn a sticky social situation into an occasion for creative brilliance. Practical, funny, and thought-provoking, How to Talk About Books You Haven't Read-which became a favorite of readers everywhere in the hardcover edition-is in the end a love letter to books, offering a whole new perspective on how we read and absorb them.
