Travel along with our main character as he ponders delicate questions searches for answers, and discovers things that are hidden yet right in front of him. In the book, he is alone in his quest and has no name. Not unlike all of us, alone in our personal intimate reasoning of the purpose of life and the world to come. In the book, as in real life, the character has no name in relation to these questions; the character is, in reality, any of us, male or female, young or old, and from any country, ethnic group, or religious sect. Although fictional in some parts, many of the experiences are true and many facts cited are also true. Correlations and conclusions made by the character belong exclusively to the fictional character, and as such are not intended to insinuate anything other than personal reflection; you will enjoy the experience as you ride along with him through the book. The ending is not predictable, so buckle your seat belt and have a great trip
If you like philosophical reading this book is full of historical, contemporary, and religious principles demonstrated through the character's thoughts, questions, and experiences. If you feel like things happen for a reason and wonder about the meaning behind the messages we receive, walking with the character in this book will help connect messages and feelings with spiritual essence and human reality. It is the author's hope that the words in this book find meaning in your heart and helps bring you closer to peace and joy in life in spite of the difficulty and suffering that you may face. The author understands devastation and pain in our earthly existence. The author also understands the beauty of salvation and grace. Through the course of the year as you walk with the character in this book, you can't help but join in the character's mind and spirit. The words will speak to you in ways that are meant specifically for you. The author is confident that you will pick up a few gems that are lying on the ground in front of you, left there just for you, to assist you, and to help you see the world in a different way when you are done reading. When you get to the end of the last chapter you will understand more clearly what the character sees and how it "Speaks" to you too.
This book is written to help people who are suffering from a loss, whether it is a loss of a loved one, or the loss that comes from a traumatic or tragic event in life. It is a reflection of the thoughts and messages that have been revealed to me in the years following the tragic loss of my son. The book guides us to a deeper understanding of the Spirit of God that is inside us. It provides answers to the most complex and difficult questions concerning life and death, why we are here and what we are supposed to be doing. The book uses research and references from a wide variety of authors. Some are fictional in nature and speak to human feelings and thoughts about life. Many references are factual and historical and range from all parts of the world and from a wide variety of cultures and religions. The book also speaks to us about Heaven, the ending of life on earth and the beginning of our eternal existence, and how we are able to follow others to this glorious place that God has provided for us. The numerous messages in this book all lead us to the point of Christ's birth. It is at this point that we realize our own true birth or re-birth and the point at which the Spirit inside us truly finds its way home. Amazingly simple and right in front of us, the messages we have been provided tell us what to do and what to expect. It is the author's hope that you too will see messages in your life as you read this book and that those messages will bring you closer to the Spirit inside of you.
In order for a professional manager to drive improvement, there must be problems that he/she can turn into profits. All companies have problems so the professional manager, in tune with the need for driving change through improvements in the company, will look for and dig out problems and leverage them to get the organization to a better place. How the professional manager deals with a problem and how he/she leverages the situation to drive improvement in the organization is critical to a company's continued existence, growth, and success. It is the author's hope that you will identify the problems in your department or organization and apply the basic management principles in this playbook to help you get to a new level. The techniques in this book have been proven to be successful. By embracing and understanding these keys to success you will be in a position to move yourself and your company to a professional level of management and ensure that in the future problems will beget profits.
If you like stories about past civilizations, mystical powers, battles against evil forces and the quest to save people from destruction you will like this book. The original author has provided a collection of adventurous stories about a make-believe land and the people who fight to protect their civilization against the evil armies that encroach from the east. The people receive intervention from a powerful figure who keeps his face hidden within the hood of his robe. The main character of the book shares the fictional stories from his ancient book and maintains a unique vantage point in the manuscript. You may never find a book like this one It is the author's hope that the message behind the Robe, the Stone, and the Sacred Lance will leave you with a different perspective about life and the power that is not easily visible, but always present and with us.
Jay L. Batongbacal; Elliot Brennan; Tetsuo Kotani; Evan A. Laksmana; Joseph Chinyong Liow; Hunter Marston; Rory Medcalf; Sylvia Mishra; C. Raja Mohan; Prashanth Parameswaran; Tran Truong Thuy; Ha Anh Tuan
In recent years the narrative surrounding China’s “peaceful rise” has given way to a more ominous story of friction, ambition, and great-power rivalry. As Chinese foreign policy has grown more nationalist and assertive, its intensifying competition with the U.S. has assumed center stage. The impact on China's neighbors, by contrast, and their evolving responses, have received comparatively less attention. The Realist theory of international relations suggests the rapid accumulation of power by one nation-state will prompt its neighbors and peers to adopt Balancing strategies. They will strive enhance their internal defense capabilities and forge new external security partnerships to hedge against this potential new threat. Have these predictions rung true? Are key Indo-Pacific capitals Balancing, and drawing closer to the U.S. as insurance against Chinese aggression? Or is China a new breed of rising power, challenging traditional theories of international relations in a newly-globalized, economically interdependent world? In Asia’s Quest for Balance: China’s Rise and Balancing in the Indo-Pacific leading author-experts from Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam explore these questions and more, decoding China’s complex and evolving relationships with its neighbors and exploring how their responses are altering the security landscape of the region. Contributions by Jay L. Batongbacal, Elliot Brennan, Tetsuo Kotani, Evan A. Laksmana, Joseph Chinyong Liow, Hunter Marston, Rory Medcalf, Sylvia Mishra, C. Raja Mohan, Prashanth Parameswaran, Jeff M. Smith, Tran Truong Thuy, and Ha Anh Tuan
Cursed within an inch of his existence, Rory Benedict hides behind the thick walls of Aingealag Castle, away from prying eyes and away from the hell bound witch who vies for his heart. Although, when a silver haired lass plunges from the sky like a discarded angel, his life takes a turn - some say for the better. But Rory has his doubts.When Hannah Boyd wins an old, musty red bound book in a raffle, she is drawn into its pages and transported from her impersonal world of 2071 back to 1488 where she meets Rory Benedict, Laird of Aingealag. However, Rory is far from the knight in shining armor promised to her. In fact, Rory is not like any man she has ever met.Determined to break Rory's curse, Hannah must delve deep inside herself to find the courage needed to love a man doomed by the very fabric of time. Only her love will save him, and his family, from an eternity of evil that looms over them.
Book Description: Agent Rory Dennison is every woman's dream. Tall, dark and Hollywood handsome, the ex-Marine scout sniper maintains a private life none of his teammates suspect. The TEAM is just a job. He intends to keep it that way-until assassins murder the father of Nima Dawa, the tiny Tibetan girl in his charge.Rory finds himself pulled into a world of mystery and intrigue when he and his companion agent, Ember Davis, are forced to flee. Too late he discovers Nima is not only destined to become the next Dalai Lama, but she has an unearthly gift of sight. She can see right through him. And she does.His carefully guarded private life is suddenly at risk. He doesn't know what to trust or who to believe. He isn't the only one with secrets....
A chance encounter on the London Underground brings Sky Vaughn face to face with her stepbrother, Rory Rattigan, the guy she had a passionate teen crush on back home in Wales. Sky's vowed to stay out of trouble. She's already been thrown out of one college and she's desperate for a second chance to study art in London-but she never could resist sparring with Rory Rattigan. Rory is trying to break with his computer hacker past. His sexy stepsister turns up just when he needs to hide his hacker kit, and she's more than willing to help him out. But Rory soon realizes the desire he's always had for Sky is going to complicate his plans to play life by the rules. He left home because he couldn't have her, and now here she is.The chemistry between Rory and Sky is about to change their lives forever-because trouble and danger can't keep them apart, and they attract both, in spades.
Meet RORY BRANAGAN â?? he eats bad guys for breakfast. Well, not ACTUALLY. But he IS the best detective in town. First in a hilarious illustrated comedy-crime series for kids.
Rory loves to act in advertisements. Previously, he has been chosen to do small parts, but this is his chance to play a leading role. All goes well, until the day before filming, when Rory breaks his ankle!
Meet Rory, the dinosaur. He loves spending time with his dad, but today he want to go on his own adventure and explore his island home. He can't wait to tell his dad all about the things he can do all by himself, from crossing rivers to finding shelter from the rain. Little does Rory know, his ftehr is never far behind. There's nothing Rory's dad won't do for his interpid son - he'll even let him think eh's made the journey all by himself.Comic artist Liz Climo celebrates the bond between father and child with her adorable, deceptively simple illustrations and her timeless story of a child's quest for independence.
