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At age thirty-two, Chris Davis had everything she was told that she wanted: a husband, two children, and a townhouse in the suburbs. The plan had been laid out for her and compliance was expected. A devout Mormon with a stellar reputation in her community, Davis spent a lifetime listening to rhetoric from church leaders that queer people were sinners and needed to repent of their wickedness. She had sworn faithfulness and obedience to God and the church but was faced with an impossible equation. How could she earn blessings from God and eternal life in heaven when she knew she was gay? She decided the only way out was a 17-year plan to raise her children and then take her own life.In Worthy: The Memoir of an Ex-Mormon Lesbian, Davis tells her story of growing up in a Mormon household in Maine. Her nostalgic and sometimes humorous childhood memories of family and friends provide life lessons that influence her during the traumatic experiences she has as a woman and as a closeted queer person in the church. It isn't until one of her children comes out that Davis is forced to choose between religion and family. She chooses love.Davis shares her brave journey from the depths of despair to hope and possibility. She shines a light on the tragedy of exclusion in our churches, in families, and in society, which takes such a toll on youth who struggle with their identities. Her inspiring account shows that it takes courage and fortitude to change one's beliefs and live an authentic life, but the rewards are immense.

An "art-o-biography" of more than 45 years of work by a noted scribe. It includes hundreds of images of her work, including lettering, calligraphy, painting, printmaking, journals and artist's books. A brief history shows her many influences.

Into the Night and Fog is the first story of a trilogy, followed by The Gypsy of Berlin and The Book Finder. In this historical mystery, it is 1941, wartime Germany, and a German official compels former crime reporter Thomas Rost to find a diary, missing since the early 1930s in Munich. But some powerful leaders in Nazi Germany don't want the lost book found. Rost has a personal reason to search for it and his only trusted ally is a young woman on the run from the Gestapo. The books do not stand alone; rather, one part leads into the next. The trilogy is also available in a one-volume edition as The Berlin Trilogy.

Погрузитесь в вдохновляющее путешествие вместе с ГабриэллойНадежда в каждом шаге - это трогательная и захватывающая книга, полная тепла, веры и любви. Она расскажет о маленькой Габриэлле, которой с раннего детства пришлось столкнуться с болью, одиночеством и болезнями. Но однажды в ее жизнь приходит чудо - добрые люди, дарящие ей не только заботу, но и светлую мечту о выздоровлении и настоящей семье.Мечты о чуде в мире испытанийГабриэлла - девочка с разбитым сердцем и хрупкими мечтами, как и многие дети, которым знакомы больничные палаты и долгие дни борьбы. Она живет в мире, где каждое мгновение наполнено надеждой на чудо. Ей близка история Вилли, мальчика из сказки, который верит в волшебство исцеляющей школы. Но, словно сама судьба, встреча с Германом и его семьей становится для Габриэллы началом новой, удивительной жизни.Любовь, дарующая крыльяНа каждой странице Надежда в каждом шаге вы почувствуете силу любви, которая помогает преодолевать самые трудные препятствия. Вместе с Германом и новыми приемными родителями Габриэлла учится снова ходить, борется с болью и открывает для себя красоту мира. Это история о том, как поддержка и теплота близких могут стать самой настоящей магией, исцеляющей раны души.Свет среди болиЭта книга полна искренних эмоций и светлых мечтаний. Габриэлла ведет читателей в мир, где переплетаются реальность медицинских процедур и волшебство детских грез. Её путешествие - это история о том, что надежда и любовь могут освещать даже самые темные дни, даря веру в исцеление и счастье.

Un personnage de roman d'André Malraux déclare, à la fin d'une réflexion profonde sur la vie des hommes: il faut plus de cinquante (50) ans pour faire un homme et quand il est fait, il meurt.Jacques Stéphen Alexis était l'une des exceptions à cette règle. Quand il est mort sous la torture, il était déjà fait comme homme et il n'avait pas encore cinquante (50) ans. Si je peux emprunter à René Depestre cette belle métaphore de son poème Face à la nuit, il n'avait pas encore cueilli quarante (40) étoiles dans le ciel de la vie .Dans son roman L'espace d'un cillement, l'un des protagonistes El Caucho retrouve une pensée analogue qui peut s'appliquer à l'auteur lui-même: Les hommes ne sont pas interchangeables, tous les cinquante (50) ans la nature ne peut produire qu'un seul Shakespeare, un seul Mozart, un Beethoven, un Goya, un Napoléon, un Marx, un Pasteur ou un Einstein, pas plus ! C'est l'équation de la vie ! On n'en a pas encore trouvé la solution... Petit problème pour le certificat d'études primaires dans cent (100) ans: En un petit pays comme Cuba, combien d'années la nature prend-elle pour produire un Jesús Menéndez ?

"Chi dai monti della Gallura o dal porto di Terranova ammira la deserta e sassosa isola di Tavolara, che sale a picco dalle acque, coronata sulla cima di una folta boscaglia che ricorda la selva del paradiso terrestre, avrà perfettamente illusione di trovarsi innanzi al Purgatorio, quale lo foggiò l'ardita fantasia di Dante". A spingere il filologo e dantista emiliano Tommaso Casini a scrivere questo documentato libro sul rapporto tra Dante e la Sardegna, fu un senso di stupore e di meraviglia nel notare come, non solo la storia, ma anche la geografia, la lingua, i costumi, gli uomini, i fatti della Sardegna nel tempo di Dante venissero rispecchiati nelle sue opere con tanta precisione e abbondanza d'informazioni e in forte contrasto col silenzio che tutti i suoi contemporanei manifestarono nei confronti dell'Isola. Ma da chi apprese Dante Alighieri tutte queste informazioni sugli avvenimenti storici, sulla lingua sarda, sui costumi del popolo, sul Gallo di Gallura e sulle antiche leggende? E quelle davvero dettagliate sui personaggi sardi, nativi o d'adozione, descritti nella Divina commedia, come Michele Zanche, fra' Gomita, Branca Doria, il nipote del Conte Ugolino, cioè il giudice Nino gentil e la sua Giovanna, solo per citarne alcuni? Leggendo il libro di Tommaso Casini scopriremo infatti che Dante fu intimo amico di importanti personaggi toscani e liguri che viaggiarono spesso tra Sardegna e Continente perché nell'Isola ci vivevano e avevano interessi politici ed economici molto radicati. È quindi possibile che Dante, in compagnia di qualche suo amico, come il giudice di Gallura Nino Visconti o ancora il celebre Corradino Malaspina, abbia visitato la Gallura, il Logudoro o il cagliaritano, in un'epoca in cui ai genovesi, ai pisani, ai lombardi ed ai toscani il viaggio di Sardegna doveva essere assai più famigliare che oggi generalmente non sia per noi italiani del continente?

Set against the backdrop of Regency-era England, "Persuasion" follows the story of the intelligent and sensitive Anne Elliot, who is forced to navigate the complexities of her family's fading fortunes, societal expectations, and her own heart.

Identificar o nascimento da filosofia contemporânea implica rever criticamente ideias largamente difundidas no início da filosofia analítica e da fenomenologia. Em ambos os casos, a historiografia rigorosa tem sido substituída por "mitos de criação" que, embora relevantes para determinar a identidade que cada uma das correntes atribui a si mesma, ignoram uma teia de complexas relações sistemáticas e históricas. O presente livro reúne trabalhos que oferecem uma amostra dessa linha de investigação (PORTA, M.).

"It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent."- Madeleine Albright This book is a collection of stories by incredible women who have faced adversity and overcome it. It is an inspiring reminder that no matter what life throws our way, we have the power to rise above it and reclaim our power. Each story is different, but they all share a common thread: the power of perseverance. In these pages, you will find stories of strength, courage, and hope. These women are proof that no challenge is too great and that no obstacle is insurmountable. They are a testament to the power of the human spirit, and their ability to persevere in the face of adversity is truly inspiring. By sharing our stories, we can change the world. The women who have written in this book are not only telling their own stories; they are also giving other women permission to tell their stories. They are showing that survivors are not alone and that they are not defined by their abuse. They are showing the world that survivors are strong, and that they can find their own power. Julie FairhurstFounder of Women Like Me

Dweedy, the ghost of a beloved cat, returns to warmly haunt her human with snuggles, purrs, and supernatural hairballs. But soon, a paranormal threat leads to adventure.

***Updated and expanded for 2023!*** Without grammar, you can't say much; but without vocabulary, you can't say anything! This book, for students of English as a second or foreign language, will help you learn vocabulary faster and better and remember it longer. Categories covered includeFinding and Learning New WordsFlashcardsPracticing and Remembering VocabularyVocabulary GamesThis book can be used by beginners and advanced students alike. You will learn 50 ways to learn, practice, and remember vocabulary in English. You do not need to be living in an English-speaking country or be currently taking an English class to use this book. However, students who are already in a class can also use this book to improve their vocabulary more quickly and easily. Learning another language is never fast, but the Fifty Ways to Practice series will speed things up by showing you how to practice more efficiently and effectively both inside and outside the classroom.