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For Kids and Adolescents (and Parents)Lessons, observations, experience, memories, CIS debriefings and much more led to the writings found here. Written as it was over a period of four and a half years - it is succinct, frank and honest - hard-hitting and direct to the point. No flowery words or baby talk - matter-of-fact and straight-forward, as it is in the experience of the author.The idea is to share in the hope that someone will find it of value, and save themselves or another. A book of Hope and Learning for despondent kids, adolescents and parents.This book covers suicide, bullying, physical and sexual abuse, long term and short term depression, mental health, recovery, attitudes, sudden unexpected death, feelings, talking, resources, education, disorders and much more.He doesn't have all the answers. However in many cases, he can help you find your answer or path.

This book covers East Yorkshire's fascinating passenger and freight trains, railway infrastructure, stations and signalling over a 40-year period from the late 1970s. The over 180 color photos illustrate rail services have grown or declined and the infrastructure of the railways has evolved over 40 years to meet the needs of the modern railway era.

How would your life on earth be different if you thought about your reward in heaven more?Christ taught often on heaven's rewards, and the early church reveled in this treasure chest of life motivation. Throughout church history, Jesus' followers have been captivated by a coming event known as "The Judgment Seat of Christ," a place of reward and honor at life's finish line which inspired them deeply.We moderns, not so much.Why is that? Why do we brush away heaven's rewards, seeing them as possibly selfish or even unspiritual? Or maybe we don't think about them at all, surrendering them to stale stereotypes about heaven.Unearthing Heaven takes you on a journey to rediscover this lost treasure chest of life motivation. Mike O'Quin Jr. unpacks the two metaphors the Apostle Paul used to help us understand this Great Day, and looks into the four crowns of the New Testament, each one championing a different Kingdom value. You'll see how mediating on this glorious future event can even loosen the grip of common life struggles. Stir your imagination for the Day when you stand before Jesus and see a smile on His beaming face, hearing Him declare, "Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your master" (Matthew 25:23).Orienting your life toward His smile is the highest-octane way to run your own race."We, as followers of Jesus, so often lose sight of the end of the story and get wrapped up only in the present. The Body of Christ needs to be reawakened to the unshakeable HOPE we have in Jesus. Unearthing Heaven is a needed wave of grace as Mike O'Quin shares how we can live today with both the fear of God and great hope as we imagine ourselves standing before Jesus and hearing him say, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" With the hope of an expected future, we all can find strength to endure the challenges and sacrifices of today in the name of Jesus." - Jimmy Seibert, author of Passion and Purpose and president of Antioch Ministries International"The meaningful and regular consideration of one's personal evaluation by Jesus Christ is a life-changer. Other than my own personal salvation, this consideration has done more to impact my life than anything else. Mike O'Quin has done the body of Christ a huge favor in writing about the topic. Though I have considered the topic before and have read several volumes on the topic, Unearthing Heaven moved me in many new ways to strive to please my king, Jesus. I am confident you'll be blessed, as I was, in reading this book." - Dr. Bill F. Korver, President, Carolina College of Biblical StudiesMike O'Quin Jr. is the author of Java Wake and Growing Desperate, and serves in pastoral care for an international missions organization in Southeast Asia.

A collection of letters and stories that reflect memories of their childhood while growing up in Kansas City circa 1930-1950.

An illustrated explanation of the geological background to the first Industrial Revolution that originated in eighteenth-century Britain.

At Harvest Lane Honey, we have helped thousands of 'new bee' beekeepers discover their passion for beekeeping and are proud to be a supplier to the hobbyist beekeepers all over the country. We wrote Backyard Beekeeping as a resource for you to begin your new hobby. This book provides you with insights on the beekeeping process-from buying the inital supplies to harvesting your first batch of honey. You'll learn about how beekeeping came to be, what you should know before you begin, where and how to care for your bees, and tips for maintaining a hive for years to come. Beekeeping is a relaxing, safe, outdoorsy, environmentally friendly hobby that you can do in your own backyard. We invite you to discover your own passion for beekeeping and know that as you use this guide along the way, you'll be enjoying the sound of buzzing bees within your garden and spoonfuls of homemade honey in no time.

"The injunction 'Get real' usually means 'Leave your world of fantasy and return to what really is.' True Realism always and everywhere is to find out where joy resides. In the past year this magical gift got lost or mislaid in my life. Mike Mason has located it, given it voice, and helped me to recover it. Even one sip of Champagne for the Soul is a heady, exhilarating experience."-Brennan Manning, author of A Glimpse of Jesus: The Stranger to Self-HatredIf you were given the chance to be happy for the rest of your life, wouldn't you jump at it? In Champagne for the Soul, bestselling author Mike Mason explains that the Bible does makethis offer. Yet most of us hang back, reluctant and skeptical.Theologically most Christians will agree that the Bible teaches and offers a life of joy; yet deep down we're not convinced that such a life is practical-for us or any ordinary person. But, says Mason,such joy truly is ours to claim and embrace. What you now hold in your hands is a call to throw off all worries and complaints and to "come and share your master's happiness" (Matthew 25:21).Is it possible to live every day in joy? You will never know if you don't try. These pages, drawn from the author's own ninety-day experiment in actively pursuing joy, will lead you on a journeythat will help you-no matter what your circumstances-to escape the trap of worry, fear, and dullness and grab hold of the joy of the Lord.Mike Mason is the best-selling author of several books, including The Mystery of Marriage, The Mystery of Children, The Gospel According to Job, and Practicing the Presence of People. He and his wife, Karen,an M.D. in general practice, live in Langely, British Columbia, Canada, with their teenage daughter, Heather.

MEET WILLIE HALLIDAY - private eye. "A leader among the new wave of private dicks." the MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS called him. Willie doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke, and he prefers to stay in nights studying his Buddhist manuscripts, but that doesn't mean he's a pushover. As the beautiful Mrs Austin Reeves and her equally beautiful daughters find out.But then his Amazonian, young secretary, Phoebe who boxed for Roedean could have told them that! Set in Covent Garden in the Eighties, Willie's first adventure sees him caught up with the smart set - and the rough set in a story of blackmail and murder. The BUFFALO EVENING NEWS wrote, "Willie Halliday, who moves through clients and cases a la the late Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe. Tight writing and some good dialogue." www.williehalliday.com