Sterling's Sojourn is a young adult adventure. Sterling Burke, a fifteen-year-old genius, had expected to spend his summer working on yard jobs with his twin brother, hanging out with friends, and building a computer-controlled robot. However, his father's crooked business partner, a mysterious dove, and a beautiful girl who tells him about transformation and the need to look beyond all conspired to change his course. With an unsteady faith, Sterling reluctantly followed the dove on a spiritual quest to a life beyond.
The reordering of France into a new hierarchy of administrative and judicial regions in 1791 unleashed an intense rivalry among small towns for seats of authority, while raising vital issues for the vast majority of the French population. Here Ted Margadant tells a lively story of the process of politicization: magistrates, lawyers, merchants, and other townspeople who petitioned the National Assembly not only boasted of their own communities and denigrated rival towns, but also adopted revolutionary slogans and disseminated new political ideas and practices throughout the countryside. The history of this movement offers a unique vantage point for analyzing the regional context of town life and the political dynamics of bourgeois leadership during the French Revolution. Margadant explores the institutional crisis of the old regime that brought about the reordering, considers the rhetoric and politics of space in the first year of the Revolution, and examines the fate of small towns whose districts and law courts were suppressed. Combining descriptive narrative with statistical analysis and computer mapping, he reveals the important consequences of the new hierarchy for the urban development of France in the post-Revolutionary era.
In this World War II classic, Captain Ted W. Lawson tells the story of America's legendary strike back on the Japanese Empire in one of the most daring missions in military aviation history: the legendary Doolittle Raid. After Pearl Harbor, America seemed to have lost the war before it had begun. Allied forces were being beaten across the Pacific by the Japanese military juggernaut, and morale was at the breaking point. America desperately needed to strike back at the enemy. For this, a corps of heroic volunteer fliers led by Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle began training to attack the very heart of the Japanese Empire--Tokyo. To succeed, the "Tokyo Raiders" would have to launch sixteen fully loaded B-25 twin-engine medium bombers off the deck of the aircraft carrier Hornet--something never done before--and land at airfields in China. Through courage and luck, the raid itself went flawlessly. But bad weather, lack of fuel, and darkness worked against many of the pilots and, for many, escaping China proved even more perilous than the mission.... This gripping eyewitness account is hailed as "the most stirring story of individual heroism that the war] has so far produced" (The New York Times), featuring never-before-seen historical photos.
A personal account of working as a Bell Captain and Bellhop at Colorado's Grand Lake Lodge in Rocky Mountain National Park from 1924 to 1926, written by Ted Coover when he was 96 years old.Also included are rare never-before-seen photographs taken at work and at play plus images from historic postcards.If you've been fortunate enough to have worked at the Lodge as a young student, or had the pleasure of sitting in the old-time rocking chairs around the Lodge's large circular fireplace, or enjoyed the swings on the front porch overlooking Grand Lake hundreds of feet below, then this book is for you.
This book is a 30-day devotional that follows the recurrent theme in the Bible of "all things". It is an excellent study guide to help the reader see how complete God accomplishes His purposes. At the end of the devotional the reader will understand thoroughly that God is indeed the God of all things
Direct Selling is unknown area for 99% of all people. This book gives you in a nutshell the information you need to get well informed on Direct Selling, based on facts and not on hype. Lack of information is the main reason why people unnecessary fail in any business. About 20,000 people worldwide are earning more than $5,000] a month and outperforming the earnings in the "corporate world". About 3 million people earn $50 - $5,000 a month. Not bad for a business you can set up part time from your home... There are as many different reasons for joining Direct Selling businesses as there are individual stories. You can build your business the way you want, creating your schedule to fit your lifestyle.
Life's pleasant discoveries include examples of people whose compassion, energy, and conviction bring about significant change. They merit the description of 'catalysts.'The men and women profiled here are representative of a large band of individuals seeking to improve prison conditions and treatment of inmates. This selection underscores the significant number of women who made, or are making, a difference, and the influence of religion, especially the Quakers, in prison reform efforts.
Ted W. Lawson’s classic Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo appears in an enhanced reprint edition on the sixtieth anniversary of the Doolittle Raid on Japan. “One of the worst feelings about that time,” Ted W. Lawson writes, “was that there was no tangible enemy. It was like being slugged with a single punch in a dark room, and having no way of knowing where to slug back.” He added, “And, too, there was a helpless, filled-up, want-to-do-something feeling that [the Japanese] weren’t coming-that we’d have to go all the way over there to punch back and get even.” Lawson gives a vivid eyewitness account of the unorthodox assignment that eighty five intrepid volunteer airmen-the “Tokyo Raiders”-under the command of celebrated flier James H. Doolittle executed in April 1942.The plan called for sixteen B-25 twin-engine medium bombers of the Army Air Corps to take off from the aircraft carrier Hornet, bomb industrial targets in Japan, and land at airfields in China. While the raid came off flawlessly, completely surprising the enemy, a shortage of fuel caused by an early departure, bad weather, and darkness took a heavy toll of the raiders. For many, the escape from China proved a greater ordeal. Peter B. Mersky provides new information on the genesis of the raid, places it in the context of the early operations against Japan, and updates Ted Lawson’s biography.
Who has been the most influential person in your life? Was it a school teacher? An uncle? A parent? A grandmother? A minister? An employer? A coach? Whoever it was, your reason for choosing this person probably had more to do with who they 'were' and how they 'lived', than how they looked or what they owned. What you experienced was the result of this significant person's ability to model inspiring qualities and communicate those qualities to you. How did they do it? What were the ingredients that enabled them to teach so effectively? Down through the centuries, students have learned through careful observation from those more experienced. Apprentices have learned from craftsmen who took them by the hand. Amateurs emulated professionals. Disciples studied masters. As one who has been profoundly influenced by skilled leaders and who has, in turn, motivated many others, Ted Engstrom could be aptly described as a mentor's mentor. In this book, Ted Engstrom will introduce to you the idea of mentoring. As a leader, you'll learn that mentoring represents the difference between talking and doing as a student, you'll learn from the master's performance as well as his prose. Mentoring used to be the chief learning method in society, where an apprentice spent years at the side of the craftsman, learning not only the mechanics of a function, but the way of life which surrounded it. The good news is that more than a few are waking up to the fact that we have lost something precious in our culture because the mentoring function has been permitted to lapse into semi-obsolescence. There is a renewal of reference to mentoring in the business literature, the world of education, and in social work. And that new alertness has been in evidence, of course, in the Christ-following community also. It's fitting for Ted Engstrom to write this book because of at least two things. First, he has done the mentoring he writes about. Men and women all over the world will gladly and thankfully attest to that. And secondly, he writes from the perspective of a generation which is in the process of handing its work over to its successors. The mentoring leader (and that is what Ted Engstrom has been) is a scarce human commodity. So I commend to you the thoughts of one of those wonderful rarities: a Christ-like man who has produced Christ-like proteges. From the foreword by Gordon MacDonald As a former president and chief executive officer of World Vision (and now President Emeritus) and a active on a number of evangelical boards, Ted W. Engstrom is one of the most influential leaders in American religion and social service. He has been the recipient of six honorary doctorates (L.H.D., Taylor University; LL.D., John Brown University, Litt.D., Seattle Pacific University, Sterling College, Bellhaven College and Azusa Pacific University.) Before joining World Vision, Engstrom was for six years president of Youth for Christ International. He has been a sought-after management consultant and has conducted the nationwide Managing Your Time seminars with his former colleague (deceased) Ed Dayton for more than fourteen years. A prolific editor and author, Engstrom has and published more than fifty books and hundreds of magazine articles. Among his best selling books are The Pursuit of Excellence (Zondervan), The Fine Art of Friendship (Nelson), and Integrity (Word). As President Emeritus of World Vision, Dr.Engstrom continues with a limited load of speaking, writing, and leadership training.
An Incredible Journey of Determination and Recovery. In 2005, Ted W. Baxter was at the top of his game. He was a successful, globe-trotting businessman with a resume that would impress the best of the best. In peak physical condition, Ted worked out nearly every day of the week. And then, on April 15, 2005, all that came to an end. He had a massive ischemic stroke. Doctors feared he wouldn’t make it. But that’s not what happened . . . In Relentless, Ted W. Baxter describes his remarkable recovery from a massive stroke. He’s walking again. He’s talking again. He moves through life almost as easily as he did before the stroke, only now, his life is better. He’s learned that having a successful career is maybe not the most important thing. He’s learned to appreciate life more and that he wants to help people, and that’s what he does. He gives back. Readers of Relentless will be inspired by Ted’s incredible journey of determination and recovery. This is a wonderful resource for stroke survivors, caregivers, and their loved ones, but it is also an inspiring and motivating read for anyone who is facing struggles in their own life
Many people who are married feel they love their spouse but can't seem to get along with them creating frustration, distance, and sometimes, divorce. The problem often lies in a universal tendency to react to each other's reactions. It may be my spouses words, facial expressions, or tone of voice that completely derails a well-meaning conversation. At other times, worries about a miserable future spousal relationship or getting stuck in past hurts destroys the emotional closeness they desire. Mindfulness, the gift of your full presence, is a powerful antidote to these common stumbling blocks. In practicing the skills contained in this easy-to-read book, you will gain greater mastery of mindfulness. Learning to be more mindful in your marriage will empower you to become more responsive rather than reactive and more emotionally available rather than checked-out. Not only will mindfulness enable you to communicate more effectively, it will help you learn how to love your spouse as he or she deserves to be loved. I commend you for answering God's call to love one another. Your willingness to "make a mindful marriage" will decrease conflict, improve intimacy and foster closeness and resilience that will be a blessing to you and your family for years to come
Some people are naturally generous. For the rest of us in this increasingly individualistic, selfish society, generosity seems like a worthy but impractical aspiration. Generosity is a skill that can be practiced and learned. This book shows you how to do it through: REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES; RELEVANT BIBLE PASSAGES and PRACTICAL ACTION POINTS. St. Paul encouraged everyone to "be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God" (2 CORINTHIANS 9:11 NIV). These 31 bite-size devotions, plus 5 reflections for special occasions, take you on a journey of generosity. They are suitable for personal study, small groups, and church worship services."These talks are filled with insight, wisdom, and life perspectives, accompanied by a touch of gentle humor." Dr. Edmund Janzen, former President of Fresno Pacific University
A former R.A.F. pilot tells the true story of air-to-ground combat in World War II. Before his eighteenth birthday E.A.W. "Ted" Smith was in the British Royal Air Force where he served five years on over thirty RAF bases in South Africa, Southern Rhodesia, England, Scotland, France, Belgium, and Holland. Joining the RAF 127 Squadron after D-Day as a fighter and bomber pilot, he flew Spitfire aircraft on ninety missions, a third of which were bombing attacks while the land forces were beating back the German army beyond the Rhine. Following the war in 1946, he became one of the world's first jet pilots, flying Gloucester Meteors on 74 Squadron.Smith kept a diary of his exploits in World War II, and this was the basis for Spitfire Diaries. Smith immigrated to the United States in 1948 and eventually became the general manager of Lady Bird Johnson's radio stations, KLBJ-AM and KLBJ-FM in December of 1980 in Austin, Texas.
Ted Cruz, a freshman Republican Senator from Texas, acquired a 2016 candidate status which is disproportional to his congressional experience; his actions have become more closely scrutinized than any other possible contender. Why such attention to a man who is, without the slightest question, a natural born Canadian, and therefore might not be eligible to hold office? The basis for a good con is to tell the mark exactly what is going to befall them, and then credit someone else with being the cause and allow the mark to do the work. Having done that, you then tell them you are going to deliver exactly what they want, or desire to have. If you do it correctly, they will not examine what you are actually doing. Of course this is not new, following Hebrew tradition, rules are given at least twice, and so it is with Matthew 7 & 12. We know people, not by their words, but by their deeds; in the same way that we know a tree by its fruit. If the tree is good, then the fruit will be also; you don't get good fruit from thorn-bushes, or figs from thistles? In the Pirates movie, Johnny Depp had a great line, one which sums up the basis of any good political conspiracy, or Con; it is the essence of the idea popularized in the 1939 WC Fields movie, "You Can't Cheat an Honest Man." Every good prosecutor knows that you can sway a jury by telling them the truth and allow them to distort it. It is the rule which governs a 'lawyer's lie': "You lied to me, you told me the truth." Both the 2014, and 2016, elections will be determined by those who accept bad fruit, and denounce demonstrative truth to be a lie. To be President, you need to fight the winnable To be President, if you wish to wage war, need to wage wars which can be won.From the first December, up to and including that date of publication of this book, The Affordable Care Act (known as Obamacare) was successfully enrolling 100,000 applications a day - some with reported monthly premiums lower than the cost of a single gallon of gasoline. This book is the first to truly examine the possibility of a Ted Cruz becoming President, and what it would take for the Tea Party to become a continuing force in American politics.
