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1000 tulosta hakusanalla David-Michael Harding
Do NOT read this book if you want your passionate convictions admired or your enemy's stupidity mocked. Do NOT read this book if you have emotionally charged reactions to hot-button topics like trigger warnings, cancel culture, patriotism, fake news, internet thought police, and gun control.But if you ARE ready to think rationally and calmly about the opinions you hold as well as those held by your antagonists, it's time to read Wingnuts.Pithy, humorous, and chock-full of shockingly commonsense wisdom, David Michael Slater strikes blow after devastating blow against the unreasonable thinking that now dominates our most critical political & cultural conversations.Conservatives and liberals, righties and lefties, Democrats and Republicans, all come in for an equal-opportunity flogging in this book on political freedom. In it, Slater identifies forty vitally important social ideas and compellingly articulates how and why they've been hijacked by three types of extremists.If his clarion call for a return to compromise in "the radical center" inspires enough people, it might just save democracy itself.
Selected by Brian Evenson as winner of the Omnidawn Fabulist Fiction Prize In a future short on fossil fuels and flora, the military compels its soldiers to carry houseplants wherever they go. To allow a plant to die is treason. Hershel Boyd is by all accounts a poor soldier, a frail, overeducated believer in the fading freedoms of a dying country. The narrator, a fellow recruit, makes it his mission to protect Hershel against all dangers. From the hazings of basic training to a botched invasion of the rainforests of South America, the two men must fight for a future where hope, not savagery, still springs eternal in the human breast.
Many of us think we know what the price system is, and because of this, we do not take the time to explore it to any real depth. This one mistake is perhaps the biggest reason our economy is in such bad shape. It is the reason countries around the world have the economic hardship that they face today. You can do something to help the world dig itself out from under these problems.It is said that knowing about a problem is the first step in resolving that problem. Knowing about the price system could save your economic life, your familys future, and perhaps even the planet. These are big claims, and it is hard to believe that the price system could be threatening all of these things.This book addresses those claims in a way that is easy for the reader to follow. It is not a book about accounting, as the name might suggest. It is rather about the intrigue surrounding the diabolical system that you may have thought was harmless. For many people who read it, it will be an eye-opener. Some people with vested interest in the price system would rather you not read it. This book is not written to favor them, and they stand to lose their control should you begin to see the world from a different vantage point. This vantage point could be many times more precious to your personal freedom and sense of well-being, than you could imagine. Granted you will not like some of the things you hear, but personal growth generally demands that you face some pain first. In a way, it is a self-help book, because it presents a new worldview that puts you on the spot. This is not my attempt at hype, but it is my honest attempt to encourage you to find out just what the price system really is.
Dublin, Ireland 1917 Tommy Conlon has returned to the city he fled years before having fought in the trenches of the First World War. Now a trained killer, all Conlon wants is a quiet life. He is eager to move on from the violence, crime and lost love that forced him to leave his homeland a few years before. But in a city torn by rebellion-and filled with gunrunners, informers and dangerous men-Conlon's past will catch up to him and force him to embrace the violence he is so good at. With his best friend having disappeared, he begins an investigation which drags him into the dark heart of Dublin and into the orbit of smugglers, gangsters and gamblers. But these men underestimate Conlon at their peril. And when they push him too far, he pushes back and brings some of the violence of the Great War to the streets of his hometown in a spectacular and thrilling fashion. An atmospheric, action-packed historical crime thriller, The Requiem Bell delivers violence, tragedy, intrigue and wit, and establishes revolutionary Dublin as a great city in noir tradition, filled with shadows, guns and danger.
Dublin, Ireland 1918 In the years between the bloody 1916 Rising and the start of the War of Independence against the occupying British forces, WWI veteran Tommy Conlon is making a living tracking down missing children and trying to avoid trouble. But when he accepts a case from two nuns who believe somebody is abducting street kids from the inner city, he finds himself digging into the darkness of the second city of the British Empire-its poverty, the corruption of the Church and the warring gangs who control its vice. Eventually, Conlon's investigation uncovers an organization seemingly intent on dominating the criminal landscape of the entire country-an organization manned by American veterans who ship young girls across the Atlantic Ocean like cattle-and he reacts the only way he knows how. He goes to war. Suddenly, Conlon's life and the lives of everyone he loves are in danger as he finds himself in the crosshairs of an opponent more dangerous than any he has ever faced. And even with formidable training and the help of his friends, Conlon seems to be outnumbered and outgunned by a ruthless and supremely organized foe. Set against the backdrop of a Dublin ravaged by the Spanish flu and simmering with the tension of the brewing War of Independence, Fighting Stock is a crime thriller filled with action, intrigue and atmosphere.
Dublin, Ireland 1918When WWI veteran-and part-time private detective-Tommy Conlon is hired to find the troubled daughter of a wealthy Irish businessman, he uncovers a mysterious cult whose army of followers are willing to do anything to keep their activities secret.On a collision course to find the girl, Conlon faces several armed men in a harsh pursuit of destroying him and his intel. Conlon, though, is not deterred. In fact, he's hellbent on destroying the intrepid cult funded by wealthy and powerful men-even if they are determined to kill him.But when Conlon turns the tables and brings his own style of combat to their back doors, the results are bloody...and explosive.A vivid and gripping historical crime thriller, Red Beam of Day brings exhilarating action scenes, well-developed characters, and riveting storylines to a revolutionary Dublin in intriguing noir tradition.
Strategies to Overcome Stress: Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Manage and Fight Anger, Anxiety, Negativity. Methods to Feel Relief and Get a Stress Fre
David Michael King
Independently Published
2019
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Do you often feel exhausted, depressed, angry, and/or anxious about your life and expectations? Is self-care merely a trendy buzzword for you? Do you always put others first?If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be allowing stress to run, and almost ruin your life.This book is going to dive into the various ways in which human beings experience and express stress throughout their lives. Ineffective thinking patterns that you don't even realize you are engaging in will be introduced, as well as several practical techniques you can instantly utilize to help alter them will be presented. Everyone can relate to feeling stressed. Perhaps it was the traffic jam this morning or receiving the wrong order of your morning coffee or even the inconvenience of the weather forecast. Or maybe your employee or friend doesn't ever show up on time, or there has been a sudden medical emergency in your family. Whatever the stress may be, acute or chronic, it could be interfering with your life and relationships. More complex experiences of extreme stress show up in the form of mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and anger issues. These will be discussed in detail through practical exercises, along with breathing techniques, the importance of self-care, mindfulness, meditation.Here's just a taste of topics you will learn and find in this book: the common triggers and symptoms of stress;how stress develops into mental health disorders and how to overcome them (depression, anxiety, and anger issues);treating stress and addictions;cognitive-behavioral techniques and strategies;proven techniques to develop a rational mind;how to manage negative thinking within relationships;how to acquire habits that relieve stress;self-care and relaxation;preparing for sudden stress and prioritizing yourself.Some techniques and processes to change and improve yourself will be hard to applicate and few people have what it takes to do what is necessary, but don't worry because this book will equip you techniques and strategies to overcome stress and will bring you closer to self-accomplishment and happiness.There will be many roadblocks and there is no magic pill, but you have the potential to defeat any problem and you mustn't continue living your life in this uncomfortable and unhappy way.Do you want to overcome stress and build the type of life that you desire and deserve?Scroll up and click the "BUY NOW" button
What has the Soviet Satellite been doing to us? A fired weatherman is asked to debug an old abandoned satellite left over from the collapse of the Soviet Union. Considered a dead-end project, Aber Trendel is thrown on the project with a team of rejects from the University of Ohio. When they discover the satellite's metaphysical properties and a mysterious signal that showers down on humans below, they find themselves in a race against other world governments who try to hack into it for control. This well-researched novel pieces together information that asks: Does this technology already exist?
Steps to Improve Your Self Esteem: Self Improvement, Mindfulness and Knowledge Are Strategic Skills for Anyone. Get Started with a Practical Guide for
David Michael King
Independently Published
2019
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Why do I need the feeling of approval to feel better about myself? Why am I so shy? Why don't I like myself? Why don't I talk around people much? Am I weird or am I just normal like the rest?These are the normal questions that befall on us every day of my life. We wonder why we were born. We also look at ourselves in each and every perspective the world throws at us. Every day we wonder whether we are good enough or whether we fit into the society we live in. We are always trying to fit in and seek the approval of others to feel better about ourselves.This book has the answers and useful tips to understand about self-esteem.So what is self-esteem? What makes up the self-esteem? Is everyone's self-esteem the same? These are some of the questions that go hand in hand with this topic. Everyone is different thus even our personalities are very different and that means everyone's self-esteem is at a different level. Everything runs differently for everyone.The question to ask yourself is: "are you fully satisfied with yourself or would you change yourself if given a chance?"The answer to this question is the very root of understanding your self-esteem. Also one can challenge themselves by asking: Do I love myself? Do I love my body? Do I love my personality? These are some of your guide to understanding your self-esteem and your personality in general.Some techniques and processes to change and improve your personality will be hard to applicate, but don't worry: challenges help us grow Look within the book for exclusive tips and tricks. Here's just a taste of topics you will learn: self-esteem through visualization;the disadvantages of toxic comparison;the art of being oneself;how to become more self-forgiving;how to be a positive thinker and talker;how to avoid being negative;how to move on from failure;ways to make yourself loveable to yourself;techniques to change your attitudes towards life and all its aspects;powerful strategies to help boost your self-esteem.There is no magic pill, but you have the potential to improve your self-esteem and there are certain habits and methods that you can use to change your ways and increase your confidence and sense of self.This book has many other aspects and it is like a manual guide to self-esteem discovery: it helps you boost and keep your self-esteem in check;it helps you to find and be yourself no matter what comes to you;if you do not know your standing in terms of self-esteem then this is the right book for you.Self-esteem is a very important aspect of life and you need to nurture it every day.Would you like to know more about self-esteem and ways to improve yours?Scroll up and click the "BUY NOW" button
The First Act of Creation lyrically and contemplatively explores the mystery of our existence and the beauty of humanity in light of the incarnation. It traces a path through salvation history in expectation of the Messiah, viewing creation and revelation through God's plan that the Word should become flesh out of love for us and for the greater glory of God. Similar to Lenten Stations of the Cross, these Advent Stations can be used for communal prayer and private reflection.
The First Act of Creation lyrically and contemplatively explores the mystery of our existence and the beauty of humanity in light of the incarnation. It traces a path through salvation history in expectation of the Messiah, viewing creation and revelation through God's plan that the Word should become flesh out of love for us and for the greater glory of God. Similar to Lenten Stations of the Cross, these Advent Stations can be used for communal prayer and private reflection.
A detective pulls almost everyone beyond all the steps it takes to prove a trust between fiction, fake, and fact when a murder effect goes haywire. In part 2, a young teenager, new in high school, is being stalked by a classmate who is obsessed with the cadaver of his dead mother.
Even good girls have secrets. When straight-laced Allison sleeps, the rebellious goddess Syn wakes. Having a fling in the dreamscape may seem like harmless fun, but when a sadistic predator learns her true identity, the fantasy begins to bleed into real life.
A hacker-for-hire who blurs the line between hero and villain...A guardian angel struggling with a deceptively simple assignment...A cunning grifter whose easy mark is much more than she seems...Encompassing a diverse array of speculative fiction-including sci-fi, fantasy, dreampunk, and paranormal-this collection of short stories celebrates the supernatural while exploring exactly what it means to be human.Ghost Mode & Other Strange Stories contains 13 extraordinary tales that showcase the bold, the broken, and the bizarre.
The Wicked Witch of the North, inspired by family reading and story time, is a heartwarming illustrated chapter book of modern-day fables filled with fantasy, magic, and holiday childhood characters.It's an adventurous book of literature about a little boy and his courageous acts against an evil witch causing havoc in his town. Author David Hall has written a children's book with a child's reading in mind. Dolch sight words are strategically repeated throughout the book, along with higher leveled vocabulary words for advanced readers and adults. The Wicked Witch of the North is a legacy for Mr. Hall as he told them to his children when they were young, and due to his love for storytelling, he has made them available for generations to come.
There's a fine line between "normal" and "crazy". Most of us try our best to seem "normal" to the outside world. Why? So that we'll be accepted. But in my experience it's the ones who choose to defy the norms, and challenge the status quo, who end up leaving a footprint of their lives on the world.In this book I will show myself. Share embarrassing and vulnerable moments, thoughts, and actions. Demonstrating there is very little difference between normal and crazy... as to be human is to be crazy and normal. There is nothing to be embarrassed about.I find that those who are preoccupied with presenting a fa ade of "normality" to the world, who are trapped in a cycle of constant comparison to others, are the very ones who are fraught with health issues -- both physical and mental.Wouldn't it be so much better and healthier if we could share what we see as crazy thoughts, and be accepted by everyone we shared them with, without receiving judgement? Wouldn't it be a relief to be accepted fully for all our thoughts? Life could be so much more freeing and relaxing. We are not solely who we are by our own choice. There are many factors that contribute to who we are. We need to find out what works best for ourselves, whether others see it as crazy or not. The only limitation I put on this is if your thoughts cross over into hurting others or yourself, it would be best to seek professional help.I devoted a chapter about the Holocaust. It has been a formidable force in my life, although none of my direct family was involved. I felt it was my duty to keep the horror of the Holocaust alive so that people would not forget that there needs to be a voice throughout the world when an injustice is being acted out. When one person hurts another. It is also our duty to take it upon ourselves to seek help when we feel hate festering inside us. Is it abnormal for a human to hate? No... but intend to do something constructive to work through it. Hopefully my book will give you the courage to accept your own craziness, remove some of the fear of sharing it with others, let go of those ingrained limitations placed on you by society's expectations - and be true to, and love yourself at the end of it all.
The Choral Foundation of the Chapel Royal, Dublin Castle
David Michael O’Shea
BOYDELL BREWER LTD
2023
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The first investigation into the choral foundation of the Chapel Royal, Dublin Castle. The Chapel Royal, Dublin Castle, was the place of worship of the British monarch's representative in Ireland from 1814 until the inception of the Irish Free State in 1922. It was founded and maintained by the joint efforts of church and state, and thus its history provides valuable insights into how the relationship between religion and politics shaped Irish society and identity. The Dublin Chapel was established in imitation of the Chapel Royal of St James's Palace, London, and was served by a staff of clergy and musicians. Its musical foundation was a formal and independent entity, with its own personnel and performance traditions. Its distinctive repertoire included music from the English and Irish cathedral traditions, as well as works written by composers associated directly with the Chapel. This study investigates the Chapel's constitution, liturgy and music through an examination of previously unexplored primary material. Discussion of the circumstances of the Chapel's founding and its governance structures situates the institution in the context of the church-state relationship that existed following the Union of 1800. Further, by exploring architecture, churchmanship and musical style, O'Shea demonstrates how the Chapel was part of a wider aesthetic and liturgical tradition. The choral foundation is brought to life with accounts of the Chapel's clergy, organists, boy choristers and gentleman singers, which provide insights into Dublin's social history during a period of significant change. This book reflects on the Dublin Chapel Royal's legacy a century after its closure and offers a new perspective into a forgotten corner of Irish cultural, religious and political history.
Be the Best Supervisor you Ever Met: 11 Days To Become A Great Supervisor
David Michael Waggoner
Independently Published
2019
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Leaders are born, managers of people are trained. 10 easy to read lessons. Booklet size is small and easy to read. 11 days to help you become a great supervisor. How do you perform corrective action and not make someone angry? Use the sandwich method This technique can be used with almost anyone. Your children for example. The sandwich method will leave people smiling after they have been corrected