gateway to hope an exploration of failure

Self-Same Songs: Autobiographical Performances and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Porter, Roger J., PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press, "Self-Same Songs" constitutes a major contribution to the growing literary study of autobiography. Using a range of authors, including Homer, Edward Gibbon, Benjamin Franklin, Somerset Maugham, Franz Kafka, and Eugene Delacroix, Roger J. Porter offers a broad-based examination of the autobiography and the varied techniques used by its practitioners over time. In a style that is both graceful and erudite, Porter focuses on the diverse motivations and rhetorical functions that the act of self-writing serves for particular writers. He reflects on the texts not only as an exploration of self-identity but also as the writers' attempts to modify the life in the act of writing about it. Then, stepping out of his critical role, Porter ends each chapter with an autobiographical discussion of his professional and personal engagement with the autobiographer under discussion, creating an intriguing and absorbing literary autobiography within the critical text.

Trespass: Living at the Edge of the Promised Land

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Irvine, Amy, PUBLISHER: North Point Press, Trespass is the story of one woman's struggle to gain footing in inhospitable territory. A wilderness activist and apostate Mormon, Amy Irvine sought respite in the desert outback of southern Utah's red-rock country after her father's suicide, only to find out just how much of an interloper she was among her own people. But more than simply an exploration of personal loss, Trespass is an elegy for a dying world, for the ruin of one of our most beloved and unique desert landscapes and for our vanishing connection to it. Fearing what her father's fate might somehow portend for her, Irvine retreated into the remote recesses of the Colorado Plateau--home not only to the world's most renowned national parks but also to a rugged brand of cowboy Mormonism that stands in defiant contrast to the world at large. Her story is one of ruin and restoration, of learning to live among people who fear the wilderness the way they fear the devil and how that fear fuels an antagonism toward environmental concerns that pervades the region. At the same time, Irvine mourns her own loss of wildness and disconnection from spirituality, while ultimately discovering that the provinces of nature and faith are not as distinct as she once might have believed.

Seismic Methods and Applications: A Guide for the Detection

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stark, Andreas, PUBLISHER: Brown Walker Press (FL), This book has been written for those who need a solid understanding of the seismic exploration method without difficult mathematics. It is presented in a format that allows one to naturally progress from the underlying physical principles to the actual seismic method. The mathematics needed for the subject is kept as simple as possible; students only need high school physics and mathematics to thoroughly grasp the principles covered. Dr. Stark has developed this text and honed its content with feedback from hundreds of students over nearly two decades of teaching seismic exploration geophysics. This textbook will teach students the principles for the detection of geologic structures, earthquake zones and hazards, resource exploration, and geotechnical engineering.

The Adventures of an Aluminum Can: A Story about Recycling

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Inches, Alison / Chambers, Mark, PUBLISHER: Little Simon, Peek into this diary of an aluminum can as it goes on a journey from inside a bauxite rock, to the manufacturing line, to the store shelf, to a display on a bookshelf, to a garbage can, and finally to a recycling plant where it emerges into its new life?as a baseball bat This 8x8 paperback storybook is told from the point of view of an enthusiastic aluminum can. The diary entries are fun and humorous, yet point out the ecological significance behind each product and the resources used to make it.

Dragon

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Eastwood, J. G., PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, Dragon is a journey taken by readers with a daring spirit for exploration and discovery. A chapter book written in verse, Dragon is the tale of an adventurous and bold little girl and her mythical, metamorphic friend. Through escapade after escapade, they discover "new and great things" about their world, about each other and about themselves. The story encourages readers to take another look at the things they see everyday, and to follow their longing to "ramble" to wherever it may lead. Whether you are young or you enjoy an adventurous spirit, Dragon is a whimsical story that captures the reader's thoughts and takes them on a soaring quest to places only the imagination can find, and right into the hearts of the characters.

Child of the Journey

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Berliner, Janet / Guthridge, George, PUBLISHER: White Wolf Games Studio, As the Nazi tide washes over Germany, Jewish visionary Solomon Freund desperately seeks to rejoin his beloved Miriam. His quest leads him from the precarious refuge of Holland back into the deathtrap of Berlin, to the horrors of Sachsenhausen concentration camp, and finally to the tropical island of Madagascar. But how can Solomon hope to regain his love when Miriam has pledged herself to Erich Weisser -- now a leader in the Nazi army.

Winter of the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Anderson, Poul, PUBLISHER: Tor Books, Thousands of years from now, after a new Ice Age has reduced our world to frozen ruins, new civilizations and cultures arise from the Ice. But as the people of tomorrow slowly uncover the lost technology of the past, they also rediscover war, conquest, diplomacy...and betrayal. While the might Rahidain-Barammian Empire expands across the globe, Josserek Derrain, uncover agent for the freedom-loving Seafolk, must find a way to save his people from the Empire's grasp. His best hope is an alliance with the Rogaviki, a wild and nomadic race whose women are rumored to cast an unbreakable spell on any man who dares seek them out. Between barbarians and aristocrats, spied and soldiers, the battle lines are drawn in the ultimate conflict to determine who will rule over..,"The Winter of the World."

Writing With, Through, and Beyond the Text: An Ecology of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Luce-Kapler, Rebecca / Luce-Kapler, PUBLISHER: Routledge, "Writing With, Through, and Beyond the Text: An Ecology of Language" elaborates an understanding of writing, its influences on our interpretations of experience and identity, and its potential for enabling individuals to learn about and connect to the world beyond themselves. Rather than considering writing a process, the author describes it as a system, an ecology that engages the individual in a variety of socially constituted and interacting systems. The book examines the pedagogical and curricular implications of this approach to writing, considering what it means to write and teach writing in ways that understand and acknowledge the ecological character of writing. This is an illuminating text for a wide audience of faculty, professionals, and graduate students in English, writing, education, and women's studies/feminist theory.

Conquering the Fear of Failure: Lessons from the Life of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lutzer, Erwin W., PUBLISHER: Kregel Publications, The fear of failure afflicts us all. It erodes faith, deflates courage, and prevents victorious living. But fear doesn't have to haunt us anymore. In this newly repackaged edition of his popular book, best-selling author and beloved pastor Erwin W. Lutzer offers a healing alternative that releases Christians from attitudes of defeat. Using lessons from the life of Joshua, Lutzer teaches what Christians can do every day to see the promises of God fulfilled in their lives. From learning to listen to the right voice to living with a bad decision, from embracing the power of prayer to overcoming obstacles, this handbook will guide readers through the pitfalls of spiritual growth. "My prayer is that through studying Joshua we all will take one more giant step toward spiritual maturity," writes Lutzer. "In the process we shall discover that God is all-powerful and worthy of our trust." Written in the tone that made Lutzer a best-selling author of more than twenty books, "Conquering the Fear of Failure" shows readers how to focus on God and His promises, not upon circumstances or setbacks, so we may live a faith-filled, victorious life.

Lily Pond

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ryden, Hope / Goodall, Dr Jane, PUBLISHER: Lyons Press, A dramatic account of the ways of beavers by a noted naturalist. Naturalist Hope Ryden braved all seasons and weather over a four-year period to document the comings and goings of a pair of beavers -- Lily and Inspector General -- and their offspring in a New York State park. Her patience and fortitude paid off: She won acceptance and was able to move among the animals she describes as "gnomes, who work magic and transform their surroundings during the dark of night".

Russia's Fate Through Russian Eyes: Perspectives of a New

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Isham, Heyward / Shklyar, Natan M. / Matlock, Jack F., Jr., PUBLISHER: Westview Press, Blowing the cobwebs from antiquated notions of Russia as an enigmatic nation doomed to tragic failure, twenty-eight articulate and entrepreneurial young Russian men and women--representatives of a new generation who came of age during and after the fall of the Soviet Union--record the hopes, fears, and triumphs of recent years. These trailblazers share stories of the very specific actions they and others like them have taken to move Russia toward a more civilized, responsible, and vibrant society. They describe their efforts to reshape the Russian state, cope with the new economic rules, strive toward a rule of law, build a civil society, and preserve Russian culture while modernizing its educational system. They paint a picture of a society borne up in its many travails by a stubborn will to survive and by a capacity to adapt ingeniously and swiftly to changes, both welcome and unwelcome.

The House of Thirty Cats

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Calhoun, Mary, PUBLISHER: Hyperion Books, Sarah liked to think of Miss Tabitha Henshaw's house of thirty cats as "almost an enchanted place." Soon Sarah and the older woman become friends, and Sarah also gets to know each of the cats' personalities. But when an angry neighbor complains to the town council, they tell Miss Tabitha the cats must go. Then Sarah has an idea: if she can match cats with people, perhaps she can find all her feline friends new homes.

Cicero Pro Archia

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Allcroft, A. H. / Plaistowe, F. G., PUBLISHER: BiblioLife, This book an EXACT reproduction of the original book published before . This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Yours for the Giving: Spiritual Gifts

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Joiner, Barbara, PUBLISHER: New Hope Publishers (AL), POINTS OF INTEREST- Includes a spiritual gifts inventory you can complete in 30 minutes or less- Spiritual gifts studied are prophecy, service, teaching, exhorting, sharing, leading, mercy, love, enthusiasm, hope, prayer, and hospitality- Purpose of the book is to describe the spiritual gifts, help readers discover their particular gifts, and encourage them to use their gifts- Written in a lively style, full of practical helps

An OT and SLP Team Approach: Sensory and Communication

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kashman, Nancy / Mora, Janet, PUBLISHER: Sensory Resources, A speech/language pathologist and an occupational therapist combine years of experience to bring practical advice and workable strategies to treat dysfunction in sensory integration and communication disorders. Their team approach offers an impressive set of activities for social, motor, learning and living skills.

Creative gardens

Sophie Barbaux An exploration of contemporary ideas on garden and landscape design, as seen through leading projects submitted during the 17 years of the International Garden Festival at Chaumont-sur Loire. (cod. I_)

God Knows Your Name: In a World of Rejection, He Accepts You

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Campbell, Catherine, PUBLISHER: Monarch Books, Contemporary and biblical stories offer hope to those struggling with rejection For many people the idea that God likes us as individuals, just as we are, is often an unfamiliar concept, while rejection--by a partner, one's parents, an employer, or friends--is a fact of life. This book encourages readers to embrace the truth of a personal God with whom we do not need to struggle to gain recognition, a God who intervenes and acts on our behalf, a God who knows our names Each of the six chapters contains two stories dealing with situations of rejection. The first story concerns an individual from the Bible, explaining how God stepped in to change his or her situation, thus revealing how important the individual was to him. The second, connecting story tells of a present day individual in similar circumstances and how God again positively intervened. These are true stories, using carefully researched material for authenticity and accuracy, and told with remarkable power and conviction.

Answers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fitzgerald, Brenna, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, ANSWERS was written in hopes of causing reactions. And once beyond the reaction, I hope, if youare a Christian, you will pause to reflect, then read and study your Bible and pray, and that will start a journey that will lead you closer to God and His answers. I hope that it will give you an awareness that your Christian walk may not be going anywhere because youare not walking but merely sitting. And if youare a non-believer, I hope the answers you find will lead you to the Lord Jesus Christ. Donat read this book if you donat want your life changed. Pick it up expecting changes in your life.

In Milton Lumky Territory

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dick, Philip K., PUBLISHER: Tor Books, In "The Novels of Philip K. Dick," Kim Stanley Robinson says that ""In Milton Lumky Territory"... is probably the best of Dick's realist novels aside from "Confessions of a Crap Artist,"" and calls it a "bitter indictment of the effects of capitalism." Dick, on the other hand, in his forward, says "This is actually a very funny book, and a good one, too." Milton Lumky territory is both an area of the western USA and a psychic terrain: the world and world-view of the traveling salesman. The story takes place in Boise, Idaho, with some extraordinary long-distance driving sequences in which our hero (young Bruce Stevens) drives from Boise to San Francisco, to Reno, to Pocatello, to Seattle, and back to Boise in search of a good deal on some wholesale typewriters. He falls under the spell of an attractive older woman, and of Milton Lumky, a middle-aged paper salesman whose territory is the Northwest. And then Bruce and the others slowly sink into the whirlpool of Bruce's immature personal obsessions and misperceptions. A compassionate and ironic portrayal of three characters enmeshed in a sticky web of everyday events, who have a basic failure to communicate, "In Milton Lumky Territory" stands out among Dick's early works.

Bacterial Responses to PH - No. 221

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chadwick, Derek / Cardew, Gail / Gardew, Gail, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, Microbial responses to acidic and alkaline pH are important in many areas of bacteriology. For example, the mechanisms of resistance to acidic pH are important in the understanding of the passage of human pathogens through the acid of the stomach; and an understanding of microbial degradation of alkaline industrial waste is important for the environment. Bringing together contributions from an international and interdisciplinary group of experts working on the many aspects of bacterial cellular responses to pH, this stimulating volume draws together new and innovative work in this area. It delineates both similarities and differences between mechanisms of tolerance and response, providing readers with an invaluable resource on the subject.

Wisdom and Wonderment: Thirty-One Feasts to Nourish Your

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bozarth, Alla Renee, PUBLISHER: Sheed & Ward, This book is an invitation to awareness and to life. It is offered in the hope that the reflections it contains will help you feel welcome at the feast of life. May they serve to remind you that Grace come in many flavors. And nay you leave this book hungry, lonely, and empty no longer.

Asian Art: India China Japan

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Geoffrey-Schneiter, Berenice, PUBLISHER: Assouline, A visually stunning tour of the artistic achievements of Asian civilization, Asian Art highlights the greatest works of the Orient. Spanning an eclectic range of imagery, from the aesthetically classic to the intrinsically modern, Asian Art introduces the reader to the subtle beauty of Japanese screen painting, the elegance of Chinese calligraphy and the sensuality of Indian goddesses. The author, an archaeologist, historian and writer, has studied and traveled throughout the Far East. Her choice is an instructive and useful lesson in the finest of those arts, providing us with clear and simple ways to identify them. Sumptuously illustrated, Asian Art deserves a place in every art lover and collector's library.

An introduction to the basics of reliability

Vendo libro universitario: Titolo: An introduction to the basics of reliability and risk analysis Autore: E. Zio Copertina rigida: 222 pagine Editore: World Scientific Pub Co Inc Collana: Series on Quality, Reliability and Engineering Statistics Lingua: Inglese ISBN-10:

Achieving Economic Development in the Era of Globalization

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sharma, Shalendra D., PUBLISHER: Routledge, Challenging assumptions about the benefits of specific development practices, this book provides readers with overview of how competing frameworks have developed and the ways that specific development practices reflect specific understandings of the main debates, as well as offering a comprehensive historical overview of attempts to achieve economic development. It: offers a historical overview of the main debates and how they have evolved over time undertakes an examination (or rather re-examination) of the relationship between agriculture and poverty alleviation presents an exploration of recent international development negotiations from the perspective of OECD countries. Drawing on the lessons of some six decades of development experiences and illuminating theoretical insights and accumulated empirical knowledge, this book is a key resource for all students of development studies and development economics.

Bavarian Drinking Games

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mayer, Dirk, PUBLISHER: Books on Demand, Bavaria is a very special region in which traditions are still adhered to and passed down through generations. The language, traditional costumes and way of life is distinct and a point of pride for our people. Drinking good beer is part of that way of life and I hope with this book to impart some of that tradition to you.

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