Download or read book Fifty My One Year Journey written by Eric Pirogowicz and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Come with me on this amazing one-year journey as I enter my first year of being 50. Enjoy unpredictable events as they happened, walk with me on the picket line in 'Picket Fences' and learn about family traditions in 'Can of Thanks.' These true-life stories will hit your funny bone, bring you to tears, and warm your heart. Learn historical facts about the All-American Soap Box Derby, check out the giant Goodyear Air Dock where many blimps were built, or visit Lock 3 and step back in time to the Canal Era. Enjoy this reading experience

Download or read book Reflections on the Vietnam War written by Warren Hunt and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-12-08 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""An important contribution to the literature on the war."" Gary R. Hess, Emeritus Distinguished Research Professor, Bowling Green State University. Author, --"Vietnam: Explaining America's Lost War." In his Reflections on the Vietnam War: A Fifty-Year Journey, Warren E. Hunt chronicles his long struggle to come to grips with the meaning of the Vietnam War and how it affected him before, during and after his tour in Vietnam with the U.S. First Infantry Division. Using a stylistic mix of personal anecdote, historical reflection and essay, the author weaves his experience of the war into a broad context encompassing the course of his life. Starting out as a naive and patriotic teenager drafted at age 19, he traces his path through military training, his impressions of Vietnam and its people, the absurdity of daily basecamp life, and the crucible of enemy fire. Returning to a nation torn apart by the war, he soon realizes that, even though he is no longer in the army, he cannot escape the war''s insane grasp. Catastrophic events in Vietnam and on the home front, along with the dawning awareness of suicides among his fellow veterans, prompt him to seek answers to the questions that haunt his daily life: Why did America go to war in Vietnam? How could we lose? Why did so many people have to suffer in vain? His quest leads him to the unveiling of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., where painful memories and powerful emotions merge to initiate a healing process for the author, his fellow veterans and the country at large.

Download or read book Confidence for Leadership written by Desmond Barrett and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2023-06-09 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of us sense a lack of confidence when it comes to leading a group of people to a different level of thinking that involves change. How will we get there? How can we entice followers to come along as we lead? For without followers, we cannot be leaders. Intellectual fatigue, a lack of physical vitality, and drained emotions make it nearly impossible to foster healthy change. Leading biblically, confidently, and with integrity will require the willingness and determination to apply the nine power strategies that are presented here. The concepts are reviewed with challenging questions for reflection or discussion at the end of each chapter. Take the challenge and start using these nine tools in your next assignment to lead change. These power strategies can be your best friends!

Download or read book The Way of Saint James Journey to America written by Eugene Sierras and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Way of Saint James: Journey to America is the story about a family with origins in Spain and their journey to America, including the United States of America and Los Estados Unidos Mexicanos (the United Mexican States). The story focuses on the lives of two men, Mihail Gurevich and Baltazar de la Vega. Their families’ background, history, and the lives they led in Europe under conditions that motivated both men to immigrate to America to seek a better life are told. Both men departed when they were young and overcame several obstacles with a resolve to achieve a life in which they could live in freedom and prosper with hard work and dedication toward family. Both individuals were products of not only their place of birth but also the societies in which they lived. Both left what could have been a life not confronted by danger and the unknown. Both chose to venture forth, accepting whatever challenges and risks life may present to them. Their journeys occurred against the larger history of Europe in which they lived. Their journey is similar to the mystical El Camino de Santiago, the Way of Saint James, which served as a metaphor of their quest.

Download or read book Magical Journey written by Katrina Kenison and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of The Gift of an Ordinary Day comes an intimate memoir of loss, self-discovery, and growth that will resonate deeply with any woman who has ever mourned the passage of time, questioned her own purpose, or wondered, "Do I have what it takes to create something new in my life?"​ "No longer indispensable, no longer assured of our old carefully crafted identities, no longer beautiful in the way we were at twenty or thirty or forty, we are hungry and searching nonetheless." With the candor and warmth that have endeared her to readers, Kenison reflects on the inevitable changes wrought by time: the death of a dear friend, children leaving home, recognition of her own physical vulnerability, and surprising shifts in her marriage. She finds solace in the notion that midlife is also a time of unprecedented opportunity for growth as old roles and responsibilities fall away, and unanticipated possibilities appear on the horizon. More a spiritual journey than a physical one, Kenison's beautifully crafted exploration begins and ends with a home, a life, a marriage. But this metamorphosis proves as demanding as any trek or pilgrimage to distant lands-it will guide and inspire every woman who finds herself asking: "What now?"

Download or read book Discovering John written by John Ashton and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The renowned Johannine scholar John Ashton (1931-2016) left a large number of unpublished essays at the end of his life, representing his ongoing exegetical work. Introduced here by Christopher Rowland and Catrin H. Williams, they explore important themes such as mystery and Christology arising from his ground-breaking study, Understanding the Fourth Gospel.

Download or read book Connecting to God A Journey Over 50 Years written by Taras Chubenko and published by Taras Chubenko. This book was released on 2023-06-17 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In my book "Connecting To God, A Journey over 50 Years," I describe how I came to terms with my own spiritual development and self-awareness over the course of my life. I thoroughly introduce many facets of spirituality based on more than fifty years of study and practice. There are twenty chapters in total, and each one delves into a different aspect of spiritual development. First, I provide an introduction in which I talk about who I am, why I wrote this book, and how it might help others grow spiritually.

Download or read book 50 Girls 50 written by Al Williamson and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 2013-04-06 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barely old enough to drink when he joined the EC Comics stable, Al Williamson may have been the new kid on the block, but a lifetime of studying such classic adventure cartoonists as Alex Raymond (Flash Gordon) and Hal Foster (Prince Valiant) had made him a kid to reckon with ― as he proved again and again in the stories he created for EC’s legendary “New Trend” comics, in particular Weird Science and Weird Fantasy.

Download or read book The Bed I Made written by Robert Lynch and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-28 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hope is not something that you conjure up in your own mind. Hope is an inspiration you get from the people you are around. Hope has to be shown and seen. Hope is something that is developed, that's learned. You must see the opportunity for hope." Ravenell Williams, IV The rekindled hope that Joe Lynch found as a young Marine when he ran away from his Brooklyn, NY home at the age of sixteen was short-lived. Over time, all hope was dashed and replaced by fear, uncertainty, and self-doubt. Joe's destiny was to fight the gruesome Korean War battles of Pusan, Inchon, Seoul, and the storied Chosin Reservoir for more than fifty years after the cannons of his beloved 11th Marines fell silent in Korea. Hope faded into a distant memory until, in his golden years, a glimmer on the horizon caught his weary eye. Joe only needed to seize that shimmering vision and muster the last vestiges of human spirit deep within him in order to survive. The Bed I Made is the true story of this Old Marine with one last fight left in him.

Download or read book Mastering the Craft of Writing written by Stephen Wilbers and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make Every Word Memorable! To be remembered for your words, you need to write with skill and style. Whether you're crafting a novel, composing an e-mail, or creating a technical report, Mastering the Craft of Writing presents 52 practical techniques to improve your prose. Spend a week with each technique, or use this book as a go-to reference. Either way, you'll have the tools to enliven your writing and delight your readers. • Write with economy: Eliminate wordiness, use strong verbs to drive your sentences, and don't trust modifiers. • Write with emphasis: Use punctuation for effect, structure sentences and paragraphs for coherency and flow, and employ repetition to make your point. • Write with distinction: Use your imagination to create the unexpected, add a light-hearted touch to your writing, and go beyond clarity to eloquence and grace. With exercises, entertaining asides, and a wealth of useful information, Mastering the Craft of Writing is an invaluable resource for any writer. Once you master these techniques, you'll want to use them in everything you write.

Download or read book Last Words written by C. Bernard Ruffin and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-10-14 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last words of the dying often provide insight into their feelings about life. Some are peaceful ("It is very beautiful over there"--Thomas Alva Edison); many are spiritual ("Don't ask the Lord to keep me here. Ask him to have mercy"--Walker Percy); others are angry ("God-damn the whole frigging world and everybody in it--except you Carlotta"--W.C. Fields); still others reflect the weary fight against death ("I'm bored of it all"--Sir Winston Churchill). Nearly 2,000 deathbed quotations from saints, popes, statesmen, scientists, soldiers, musicians, athletes, artists, entertainers, writers, criminals and others are included in this reference work. Each entry includes a brief biographical sketch of the person and sets the quotation in context. The sources for the quotes include biographies, newspaper and magazine accounts, and, in a few instances, firsthand accounts.

Download or read book The Kite written by Pamela Hill Sharp and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2015-08-27 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shaped by God and Blessed by His Grace Did you know that God’s grace is sufficient? He has shaped and created you for His purpose. Perhaps you are you the kite or maybe you are the string. Regardless of your shape, you are fearfully and wonderfully made. Everyone has a story. The Kite, is a collection of my personal stories which illustrate how I have allowed God to shape me. We all experience extreme ups and significant downs in our daily lives. Through God’s grace and with humble hearts, we can learn to love, to forgive, and sometimes to simply move on. An open heart creates a more loving attitude toward your family, your friends and even yourself. The conclusion is--nothing is by chance. Every day is a gift. God gives you your circumstances for your betterment. Why not chose to use the good and the bad for your ultimate good. You will get a glimpse at God’s grace, love, and His promises in the everyday through my eyes. Each chapter is a snapshot at how I strive to use my circumstances not only to survive, but to thrive: • Running the race with perseverance • Magnifying the good • Feeding the Spirit • Loving unconditionally • Conquering mountains • Flying into the wind • Minding the gaps • Bending and not breaking • Thriving with “what’s left” … and more

Download or read book Indian Fairy Tales written by Various and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-04 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Indian Fairy Tales" by Various. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Download or read book Decades of Discovery Free to Be Me written by Margaret Maund and published by Y Lolfa. This book was released on 2013-04-22 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells the story of south Wales valleys born Margaret Maund who experienced a remarkable life as a nurse and midwife in central Africa in the late 1960s. Margaret was later ordained as an Anglican priest; indeed she was amongst the first group of women to be ordained in Wales. Her autobiography charts the highs and lows of a life spent breaking new ground.

Download or read book What If You Could Unscramble an Egg written by Robert Ehrlich and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A whimsical construction of an imaginary dialogue between two people intent on understanding esoteric topics that range from human sexuality to physics. Ehrlich (physics, George Mason U.) is dedicated to making the sciences fun and interesting, and though the conceit is "cute," the information it contains is dynamic and scientifically sound, posing interesting questions and speculations on life in the universe, human behavior, perception, gravity, material properties, physics, time, space, and a sample list of "What ifs?" to pursue on one's own. The answer to the title's question (we were dying to know) is that, in part, it's all a matter of probabilities. The promotional material says the cartoons are humorous. Not. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Download or read book One American Woman Fifty Italian Men A Journey of Cycling Love and Will written by Lynne Ashdown and published by Wheatmark, Inc.. This book was released on with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Disrupt Aging written by Jo Ann Jenkins and published by Public Affairs. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book "sets out to change the current conversation about what it means to get older. In it, Jenkins chronicles her own journey, as well as those of others who are making their mark as disrupters, to show readers how we can all be active, financially unburdened, and happy as we get older. It's [a] ... narrative that touches on all the important issues facing people 50+ today, from caregiving and mindful living to building age-friendly communities and attaining financial freedom"--