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Based on perspectives, know-how, and common sense, this book talks about the rich and poor suggestions Federico's parents gave him during his teenage years. Its purpose is to be thought-provoking and to make the reader think about life, and how parents can lift their children up, but also bring them down if they are not careful. Sadly, many parents have a limited perspective on life. Having never really pushed themselves out of their comfort zones, they have never questioned their own beliefs and ideas, or taken on any real challenges or risks. Rich-Minded Mom, Poor-Minded Dad will discuss the differences between these parents. Framed around the author's personal experience, you will see one parent adopting a winning attitude, and the other demonstrating a poor one. How one encourages following one's dreams, while the other leans towards playing it safe.Endorsement:In his new book, the author explores the influence of a child's family and environment on his development as a person.How does parental failure affect a child's success? Why doesn't "for good" always mean "good?" How to meet the expectations of adults and not destroy your future?The answers to these and many other questions can be found here in this fascinating book.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿About the Author:Federico Siggillino is a young professional with a passion for self-improvement. Considering himself a very ordinary person, he firmly believes that the best gift one can possibly possess is a deep desire to change, starting from within. Being convinced that we all have great potential, sadly he sees it lying dormant in many people. However, Federico believes that if we take all the necessary steps, we can awaken this power and will have a wonderful life ahead of us.
In this incomparable book, author Ryuho Okawa offers a detailed description of the multidimensional structure of the Spirit World that exists beyond this world. Brace yourself to encounter the Eternal Truths that are revealed for the first time in human history.
Meet Cardinal Wolf, a young man trying to find meaning in a world through newfound powerful vision. Cardinal Wolf endures a traumatic event that grants him the power to see what others fail to. This power grants him the ability to see invisible, dapper dressed, androgenous, and faceless creatures he relates to as Suits. These Suits find refuge in their home the Heart of Man where they submit to the authority of their leader, while domineering their rivals, Virtues which Cardinal relates to as Hoodies. Walk through life with Cardinal as he wrestles with understanding the power he was gifted with, the purpose of the Suits and Hoodies, and preparing for the perplexing paradigm shift in the world.Endorsement:I Am Cardinal Wolf by Roderick Kenney II is a must-read for anyone seeking a candid and intimate portrayal of the struggles and challenges that come with life after sexual abuse. Kenney's raw, authentic and deeply moving storytelling takes the reader on a journey of pain, triumph and self-acceptance that is truly remarkable. The cardinal wolf serves as a poignant metaphor for the author's own journey toward recovery, adding depth and complexity to the story. Kenney's courageous and honest storytelling is a true testament to the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of literature.¿Chad Herold, Pastor at Richmond Point Church Missouri City, TxAbout the Author:Roderick Christopher Kenney II was born in Los Angeles, California and raised in Vallejo, California with his 6 siblings. Roderick was raised by both parents in a strict Christian household. Roderick attended Saint Mary's College of California, where he met his wife Aleysha Kenney, and received a degree in business marketing. After receiving his degree, he pursued his dream to become a professional golfer on the PGA tour. Roderick currently resides in Houston, Texas.
Medieval monk Brother Jacobus has devoted his life to using his beloved reason and logic to test harmful superstition. But when he tries to solve a misery in the North of England, ancient mysteries force him to rethink his assumptions about science and religion.
Wembley Speaks is a cross between oral history and grassroots sociology: an authentic picture of a London suburb based on what its residents have said to each other in online comments about issues that concern them. A valuable addition to EnvelopeBooks' "Contemporary Studies" list.
A gentle satire in which the cultural assumptions of American suburbia in 1960s are quietly pulled apart by encounters with outliers from very different backgrounds. Brilliant.
Before deciding what crime has been committed and how it needs to be punished, Lene Hansen suggests exploring what harm has been done and what remedy would be the most benign. A valuable addition to EnvelopeBooks' "Contemporary Studies" list.
When composer Luke Ottevanger lost his ability to write music, he sent himself on a series of therapeutic musical journeys, to explore how the landscapes of Britain had liberated musicians in the past. The Sound of the Place is his thoughtful account of his self-imposed quest.
As a foreign correspondent and TV journalist David Tereshschuk has reported from many of the world's most intractable trouble spots but one question continues to elude him: who his father was. A compelling addition to EnvelopeBooks' "Media" and "Memoir" titles.
Have you ever wondered how God sees your marriage and what He would say about it? If you read the Bible carefully, you will discover how God describes a variety of marriages. There's a reason He shares these marriages in detail, including some marriages that are good, some that are dysfunctional, and some that are spiteful. Marriages in the Bible, the sixth offering from Gary H. Lovejoy, Ph.D., reveals God's perspective on biblical marriages so readers may discover the essential ingredients for happy, fulfilling, lasting unions as God intended - and how to identify ways to shipwreck them!Endorsement:Every couple needs to read this book.I've read hundreds of books on marriage, and this is one of the most memorable.Dr Gary Lovejoy reminds us that there is so much to learn from the examples of others. With the wisdom of a Bible student, the curiosity of a college professor, and the compassion of a professional counselor the author guides us through many of the most common challenges that face marriages.Rarely does a book entertain, teach, and challenge. This is such a book. Read it alone, read it with your spouse, read it with a group of other couples! Any way you read it, it will stretch you to make your marriage everything God wants it to be -- a marriage where you love, protect, honor, forgive, sacrifice for, and enjoy your spouse.Dr Lovejoy doesn't provide easy or simple steps to a happy marriage. He does something much better. He shows us time-tested principles from 17 real couples in the Bible. He brings these couples to life in such a vivid and practical way that we realize the struggles couples had thousands of years ago are no different than those we face today. From their examples we learn how to rise above our struggles to a place where God's love and grace can truly shine through us. This book is not just about marriage, it's about being faithful follower of the one who made marriage. It's about being the best and most healthy person you can be.Thank you, Dr Lovejoy, for showing us how relevant and practical God's Word is in the midst of this world's hardest challenges.¿Steve Stephens, PhD, Happy Valley, ORPresident of EveryMarriageMatters and author of Marriage: Experience the Best; 20 Rules and Tools for a Great Marriage; Blueprints for a Solid Marriage; Lost in Translation.About the Author:Gary H. Lovejoy, MA, MRE, Ph.D., a counselor for over 40 years, including extensive marriage counseling, also has taught psychology, Old Testament, New Testament, and world religions at the college level and has taught at Western Theological Seminary. Besides Marriages in the Bible, Dr. Lovejoy has authored five books on topics such as depression and anxiety. In this volume, he combines his abiding faith, deep concern, and counseling acumen to guide marriages to work as God intended.
''Inside Harare Alcatraz and Other Short Stories affords Andrew Chatora to tell his story with more urgency than before. Chatora roars into centre stage with this charmed confluence of the novella, the essay, the treatise, the short story and the vignette. Here is a collection to startle you out of your complacency.''--Memory Chirere, University of ZimbabweIn his fourth literary offering, Andrew Chatora gives us eleven stories written in a wide range of settings and painting the lives of Zimbabweans from different walks of life. From the impenetrable Harare prison to the working class Mutare and its domain of shebeen queens to suburban Harare and a politically charged United Kingdom in a post Brexit world, Chatora takes the reader on a grand tour of outrage. Notwithstanding the shifts in scene and setting, these stories have one pervasive theme in common - they capture the suffocation and desperation of Zimbabwe and her Diaspora and fully describe the precariousness of living in environments that are increasingly hostile."Inside Harare Alcatraz and Other Short Stories" transcends the grass is never greener perspective with a nuanced interrogation of the socio-political realities of its characters. Chatora fashions a diverse cast of characters whose complexities and eccentricities evoke the utmost in us. Endorsement: Chatora writes exceptionally well on Black identity and Black experience and what it means to try and walk straight in a crooked white world.¿DAVID CHASUMBA(2023) NAMA Prize winner and author of The Mad Man of First Street and Other Short StoriesAbout the Author:Andrew Chatora grew up in the dusty streets of Dangamvura, Mutare, Zimbabwe for which he has an enduring fondness. He acknowledges it is from those formative years he got his inspiration to write, and his humble upbringing engendered his groundedness and affinity for the downtrodden and ordinary folks. Andrew also equally credits his mother for being a great storyteller, who incidentally was the repository of his early story arcs. Chatora has published three novels and is currently working on his fourth novel: Born Here, But Not In My Name. Chatora's work is critically acclaimed for its depiction of migrants and the many challenges they face. He writes well on Black identity, the Black experience and what it means to try and walk straight in a crooked white world. Chatora's third book Harare Voices and Beyond was favourably received globally and selected for a Wayfarer's Intralingo book club nomination.
I loved this book. It was simultaneously challenging and comforting. I wish I'd read it in my early years as a Christian, when I was being fed a heavy diet of 'holiness' classics that left me deflated and pessimistic. But Matt Aroney has created something rare: a call to radical transformation that won't leave you feeling guilty. His emphasis on God's work in us-as the Master Builder of all the rooms of our house-dispels the gloom and points us to the bright light of Jesus Christ, into whose image we are being made. Individual Christians and church small groups would benefit enormously from reading this little gem.-Rev. John Dickson (PhD Ancient History), Jean Kvamme Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies and Public Christianity at Wheaton College, and host of Undeceptions.Renovated: How God makes us Christlike, explores how God is working in your life. It is difficult to see the presence of God in the complexities of life, and we may be unaware of it, but God is deeply, profoundly moving within us. We are a house, he has a renovation plan, our Father is showing us more of Jesus, so we can mirror Jesus. All of this is the work of his Spirit! It is not about what we do; it is how he is already transforming us, as Paul says in 2 Corinthians. Gain a larger vision of Jesus in your life, and of your life itself, as you learn and think about the "renovating" work of God.About the Author:Matt Aroney is passionate about God's work in the ordinary things of life. An Anglican pastor at South Head Anglican, he, his wife, and three children live in Sydney, Australia. Matt is completing his PhD in Søren Kierkegaard's theology at the University of Aberdeen. He has an MTh from Moore Theological College, Sydney.
The Stepping Stones of Spiritual Maturity explores our transformation when we bring our true selves before our Creator and the freedom resulting from choosing God's way. Interwoven with her own transformation story, author Angela Guy looks at how the Sermon on the Mount relates to and deepens the Beatitudes by describing them both as a cross-shaped path toward God's heart, and stepping stones to cross before we can continue along the path. Guy also explores the difference between who we are, compared to a righteous God in whom we learn to abide, and shows how our identity and worth are found in Jesus alone.Endorsement: Angie takes the richness found in God's Word and weaves a beautiful tapestry focused on the Sermon on the Mount. As she unravels these verses, she directs our attention to many valuable cross references and provides deeper understanding for the reader. I appreciate Angie's vulnerability, authentic heart, and her willingness to share the real struggles she has faced in her relationship with the Lord. She invites readers to search their own hearts. These pages have drawn me into a time of reflection, evaluation, and worship before the Lord. I urge readers to ask the Lord how to apply these vital truths in their own hearts and lives.¿Brenda McCord, Walk with God, podcast co-hostPrepare to be challenged because Angela asks the hard questions. Her direct approach cuts a path just wide enough to guide the reader to a place of understanding, with the intent to induce reflection and soul-searching depth. A self-proclaimed introvert, she masterfully bares her life to the reader for the sole purpose of facilitating growth, revealing a servant's heart. A must read for those seeking maturity in their walk with God.¿Jane Blasio, Author, Taken at Birth-Stolen Babies, Hidden Lies, and My Journey to Finding Home.About the Author:Angela Guy lives in northeast Ohio with her husband and four children. Raised in the church, but going her own way over the years, she has struggled much of her life with feeling seen and accepted. She loves sharing with others how God has provided her with purpose and has healed the deep hurts. She cherishes pondering God's Word in the quiet of the morning and listening to the wind rustling through the trees. The Stepping Stones of Spiritual Maturity is Angela's first book, and if it is God's plan, she would love to pursue writing more books.
A Guest Among Stars collects recent essays by one of the most respected poet-critics of our time. Mark Ford discusses poets and their work, exploring context and settings behind some of the most prominent figures and works of poetry. The figures considered here range from Guillaume Apollinaire to Ezra Pound, from Derek Walcott to Joni Mitchell. The book's title is drawn from a poem by Douglas Crase, whose oeuvre is assessed in its final essay. An appendix present an enchanting selection of letters received by Ford from John Ashbery, whose work Ford has edited for the Library of America. These letters date from 1986, when Ford was at work on a PhD thesis on Ashbery, to the final missive Ford received in late 2017.
---No importa cuántas veces caigas, siempre procura levantarte---Las experiencias de la vida son las que nos forman día tras día. Es momento de entender que cada tropiezo, fracaso o pérdida, es el medio para acercarte al cumplimiento del plan específico que Dios diseñó para ti. ¡No es tu final!La decisión de querer superar cualquier crisis es tuya, esta es una gran oportunidad. NO FUE SU FINAL Carlos Rossi es un célebre artista internacional, su música se destaca por el mensaje del amor y la libertad. Goza de una exitosa carrera musical, siempre acompañado de su prodigiosa orquesta y con el apoyo incondicional de su esposa e hijas. En la cúspide de la fama, luego de una sacrificada trayectoria, Carlos debe decidir entre su actual estilo de vida o encaminarse hacia un nuevo destino repleto de incógnitas. En el último concierto de su gira, se presenta delante de un público que le tiene suma admiración. Allí, mientras interpreta sus grandes hits con su esplendoroso piano de cola, Carlos se sumerge en un torbellino de recuerdos, momentos de agraviantes heridas. En plena sala de conciertos, reviven en su memoria escenas de un trágico pasado. Sin embargo, también evoca los magníficos acontecimientos que fueron cruciales en su vida. No fue su final es un relato que acumula valiosas enseñanzas y consejos prácticos. Ricky del Río ilustra con claridad y realismo, cómo los sufrimientos de la vida pueden llegar a convertirse en importantes escalones para descubrir, alcanzar y vivir la plenitud de los propósitos divinos. Prepárate para sumergirte en lo profundo y secreto de una historia única, las vivencias de un músico apasionado, sus anhelos, sus múltiples caídas y sus indelebles victorias.Consciente de tu necesidad y proceso actual, confío que tu corazón será restaurado.En la lectura de esta obra encontrarás principios que te ayudarán en tu recorrido a la grandeza.El poder de los pensamientosLa restauración emocional y físicaLas oportunidades de la vidaLa sanidad mediante el perdónLos beneficios tras los obstáculos Estos y muchos otros principios serán tu guía a lo largo de la lectura de esta impresionante novela. No saldrás de este libro siendo del mismo tamaño. Sin duda saldrás habiendo crecido. -José Luis Navajo
Double dutch, braided scalps, tender-heads, tears shed, bologna and white bread, childhood apparitions, buried dead, petal's phenomenon: these are the images Games's first collection of poetry leaves you with. With reverence for the confessional poems she wrote through the years, Games invites you to radically tell the truth through a lyrical reverie of remembering: "Do not forget the soil you grew in." Somebody's Daughter, the first full-length collection by Jasmine Games, is a necessary read for all those who seek to reckon with the facts of their life.
Lagos, Life and Sexual Distraction is a collection of 12 short stories, mostly focused on the distinct character of life in Lagos--the commercial capital of Nigeria--but with two stories dedicated to the very different plight of people living in northern Nigeria, which suffers attacks from the Islamist insurgency Boko Haram. The book attempts to teleport the reader to Africa, to experience what an average Nigerian does to keep his or her dreams, hopes and aspirations alive. It also shows the tensions that exist between the generations, between the sexes and between different social classes and ethnicities.
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