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What Can You Say?: America's National Conversation on Race - PDF
What Can You Say?: America's National Conversation on Race - PDF
نویسندگان: John Hartigan Jr. خلاصه: We are in a transitional moment in our national conversation on race. "Despite optimistic predictions that Barack Obama's election would signal the end of race as an issue in America, the race-related news stories just keep coming. Race remains a political and polarizing issue, and the sprawling, unwieldy, and often maddening means we have developed to discuss and evaluate what counts as "racial" can be frustrating. In What Can You Say?, John Hartigan Jr. examines a watershed year of news stories, taking these events as a way to understand American culture and challenge our existing notions of what is racial—or not.The book follows race stories that have made news headlines—including Don Imus's remarks about the Rutgers women's basketball team, protests in Jena, Louisiana, and Barack Obama's presidential campaign—to trace the shifting contours of mainstream U.S. public discussions of race as they incorporate new voices, words, and images. Focused on the underlying dynamics of American culture that shape this conversation, this book aims to make us more fluent in assessing the stories we consume about race. Advancing our conversation on race hinges on recognizing and challenging the cultural conventions governing the ways we speak about and recognize race. In drawing attention to this curious cultural artifact, our national conversation on race, Hartigan ultimately offers a way to to understand race in the totality of American culture, as a constantly evolving debate. As this book demonstrates, the conversation is far from over.
What God Can Do for You Now: For Seekers Who Want to Believe - PDF
What God Can Do for You Now: For Seekers Who Want to Believe - PDF
نویسندگان: Robert Levine خلاصه: It is easy to believe God has abandoned us. In atrocities from Hitler's Germany to today's Darfur, the meek and the poor are left to fend for themselves. In the United States, we are menaced by violent terrorists who claim to act in God's name. Our own neighbors threaten us with an absolute choice between faith and a fiery path to hell. Robert Levine steps into the fray with What God Can Do For You Now. A leading American clergyman, he asks us to commit to a relationship with a loving God. We can create a trusting partnership with the Almighty, give time to prayer, and strive to repair the world. In a time when genocide and terrorism wreak their terrible toll, he convinces us that the potential for tragedy exists alongside the potential for miracles, every day and every where. When we rekindle our faith in God, we rekindle our belief in our own goodness, and start the change we need to repair ourselves and the world. Praise for What God Can Do For You Now "Rabbi Robert Levine understands that there are lots of reasons 'to harbor supreme doubts' about God - he's honest enough to admit to the struggles he's had. Jews and Christians will encounter the joy of this scholarly and down-to-earth Rabbi. As we act godly and find God, miracles happen again." - The Very Reverend Dr. James A. Kowalski, Dean, The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine "Perhaps there is no more painful question than, 'How could God let this happen to me?' Rabbi Robert Levine presents us with critical tools in facing this mystery of life. He brings meaning to a life that oft en appears meaningless." - Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, New York Board of Rabbis "This book helps one reconnect if hope and faith is ever lost in our God, spiritually and naturally. Rabbi Levine shares his connection and faith in our God. All things are possible if you only believe." - Rev. Dr. Renee F. Washington Gardner, Senior Pastor of Memorial Pastor Church in Harlem "Rabbi Robert Levine allows the longings for a connection to God of those whom he has served to be heard and he does not hesitate to reveal his own struggles. This book is a precious and ultimately comforting contribution to all who engage in the eternal and perplexing quest for nearness to God." - Rabbi David Ellenson, President, Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion "An important book for people of all faiths who look for the reality of God in their lives. It comes at a critical time in interfaith dialogue. Rabbi Robert Levine is a major religious leader in New York City who has been an advocate for the poor, social justice, and civil rights. His faith and compassion shows." - The Ven. Michael S. Kendall, Archdeacon for Mission, The Episcopal Diocese of New York, Former President of the Council of Churches of the City of New York
The Comic Toolbox: How to Be Funny Even If You're Not - PDF
The Comic Toolbox: How to Be Funny Even If You're Not - PDF
نویسندگان: John Vorhaus خلاصه: This is a straightforward, often humorous workbook approach to comedy writing as creative problem-solving. In it, veteran Hollywood comedy writer John Vorhaus offers his tools of the trade to writers, comics, and anyone else who wants to be funny. Among these indispensable tools are Clash of Context, Tension and Release, The Law of Comic Opposites, The Wildly Inappropriate Response, and The Myth of the Last Great Idea. Readers will learn that comedy = truth and pain (the essence of the comic situation), that fear is the biggest roadblock to comedy (kill the ferocious editor within and rich, useful comic ideas will flow), and much more.
You Know You Love Me - PDF
You Know You Love Me - PDF
نویسندگان: Cecily von Ziegesar خلاصه: This book sets out to discover the truth behind the stereotypical image of the pirate. Examining the rich literary and cultural legacy of piratical icons from Blackbeard to Captain Hook, the author compares the legends with their historical counterparts and comes up with some surprising conclusions. In a wider overview of the piracy myth, he explores its enduring and extraordinary appeal and assesses the reality behind the romance, answering in the process questions such as: why did men become pirates? Were there any women pirates? How much money did they make from their plundering and looting? What effect did their activities have on trade in the Caribbean and elsewhere? And were pirates really dashing highwaymen of the seven seas or just vicious cutthroats and robbers? From Long John Silver to Henry Morgan, Robert Louis Stevenson to J.M. Barrie, this book examines all the heavyweights of history and literature and presents a survey of this phenomenon.
When Someone Loves You - Original PDF
When Someone Loves You - Original PDF
نویسندگان: Susan Johnson خلاصه: It was common gossip that "Duff" D'Abernon, Marquis of Darley, had returned from Waterloo a changed man. Gone was the reckless youth and in his place was a sullen recluse more interested in tending his horses than attending balls. But now the Marquis was entering the game again, openly flirting with the beautiful, witty, and thoroughly disreputable Annabelle Foster. Annabelle's no stranger to scandal. The actress-playwright is rumoured to have had liaisons with any number of powerful men, with an illegitimate daughter to show for it. She won't chance heartache again, even for a man as tempting as Duff D'Abernon. What she offers instead is a compromise: a true friendship between equals. Each agrees to the terms. A bargain is struck. And an idyllic summer begins. But what starts as friendship soon blossoms into searing passion. And the only thing worse than risking their hearts is not risking them at all...
What Have You Changed Your Mind About?: Today's Leading Minds Rethink Everything - PDF
What Have You Changed Your Mind About?: Today's Leading Minds Rethink Everything - PDF
نویسندگان: John Brockman خلاصه: Even geniuses change their minds sometimes. Edge (www.edge.org), the influential online intellectual salon, recently asked 150 high-powered thinkers to discuss their most telling missteps and reconsiderations: What have you changed your mind about? The answers were brilliant, eye-opening, fascinating, sometimes shocking, and certain to kick-start countless passionate debates. Read Steven Pinker on the future of human evolution • Richard Dawkins on the mysteries of courtship • Sam Harris on the indifference of Mother Nature • Nassim Nicholas Taleb on the irrelevance of probability • Chris Anderson on the reality of global warming • Alan Alda on the existence of God • Lisa Randall on the secrets of the Sun • Ray Kurzweil on the possibility of extraterrestrial life • Brian Eno on what it means to be a "revolutionary" • Helen Fisher on love, fidelity, and the viability of marriage • Irene Pepperberg on learning from parrots. . . and many others.
Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods: Twelve Ways You Can Unlock God's Word - PDF
Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods: Twelve Ways You Can Unlock God's Word - PDF
نویسندگان: Rick Warren خلاصه: For many years every time I heard a good sermon or some in-depth Bible teaching,I would leave the meeting frustrated, wondering to myself, How.did.he.find.all.of.that.in.his.text? I wanted to be able to discover those truths on my own. In addition,I often felt guilty because people were always telling me I ought to study the Bible,but when I tried to study it, I didn’t know what to do. So I would get discouragedand give up.Since those days of frustration, I have discovered that most Christians sin-cerely want to study their Bibles on their own, but they just don’t know how. Theydon’t need more exhortation (“You ought to study your Bible!”); they just needsome instruction on how to study the Word of God. And that is the purpose of thisbook — it is a “how-to” manual on Bible study. It assumes that you already knowthe importance of personal Bible study, that you have been exhorted many times tothis Christian duty, and that you have been waiting for someone to show you howto do it.The Bible teaches us that we cannot be disciples of Jesus Christ if we do nothave a regular intake of the Word of God. On one occasion Jesus said to his fol-lowers, “If you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed; and youshall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:31 – 32 KJV). Aswe look back through the history of the Christian church, we find that the commondenominator of every great man and woman of God is that they knew the Scrip-tures and spent consistent, regular time with the Lord in his Word.Never before in history has the Bible been more available to the Western world.Yet never before has there been such a famine of God’s Word. We have Bibles inhotels, motels, doctors’ offices, libraries, and most homes in America, yet mostpeople are ignorant of what the Scriptures have to say. We live in a day of biblicalilliteracy, even among many people of God.
If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat - PDF
If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat - PDF
نویسندگان: John Ortberg خلاصه: Winner of the 2002 Christianity Today Book Award! You're One Step Away from the Adventure of Your Life Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, 'Come'? John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone. Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It's thrilling beyond belief. It's everything you'd expect of someone worthy to be called Lord. The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God's purpose for your life in the process. There's just one requirement: If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat.
What to Eat if You Have Cancer - Original PDF
What to Eat if You Have Cancer - Original PDF
نویسندگان: Daniella Chace, Maureen Keane, John A. Lung خلاصه: Information on choosing the best foods to help combat the disease as well as the side effects of chemical, surgical, and radiation treatments.
Fee-Only Financial Planning: How to Make It Work for You - PDF
Fee-Only Financial Planning: How to Make It Work for You - PDF
نویسندگان: John E. Sestina خلاصه: J.K. Lasser Pro(TM) Before You Plan, Consult J.K.LasserInnovative Planning That Benefits Professionals and ClientsWhat does it take to be a successful fee-only financial planner? According to John Sestina, acclaimed "father of fee-only financial planning," the only special qualifications are a genuine desire to help people, an ability to listen, and a commitment to lifelong learning.Fee-Only Financial Planning introduces financial planners to the newest, fastest-growing niche in the financial planning field-fee for service rather than commission-based planning. Fee-only planning is attractive to the growing number of clients who want to avoid the long-term payments, lack of objectivity, limited choices, or conflict of interest that can occur with a commission-based payment structure.In his comprehensive how-to guide and easy-to-use reference, John Sestina provides in-depth coverage of the financial planning field. He covers such topics as:* The advantages and disadvantages of fee-only planning for both client and planner* Making the transition from commission-based to fee-based planning* Building a profitable practice with varied client bases* Tailoring to your own work style the system Sestina developed over 35 years of successful private practice* Developing and maintaining productive client relationshipsFor professionals wondering whether fee-only financial planning is in their future, or for anyone in financial services who wants to stay current, Fee-Only Financial Planning is an eye-opening introduction to one of the financial world's freshest, richest entrepreneurial careers.

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