Author: Richard Wright
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781449030261
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Angels On Our Shoulders is a book about a young (age18) combat infantryman's up-close and personal experiences in the Viet Nam war as it raged on in 1969-1970. The book is filled with personal accounts of combat fire-fights in the jungle and countless night ambush patrols that often ended up in very close-quarter shoot-outs in the darkness of open rice-paddies. It goes on to detail actual combat insertions of troops via helicopter that, on at least one occassion, resulted in a vicious combat fire-fight that began as the troops alit from the helicopters. In military "parlance," this was known as a "Hot LZ." The book also offers occassional insights into the extreme mental and physical toll that war takes on combat infantrymen.
Angels on Our Shoulders
Author: Richard Wright
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781449030261
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Angels On Our Shoulders is a book about a young (age18) combat infantryman's up-close and personal experiences in the Viet Nam war as it raged on in 1969-1970. The book is filled with personal accounts of combat fire-fights in the jungle and countless night ambush patrols that often ended up in very close-quarter shoot-outs in the darkness of open rice-paddies. It goes on to detail actual combat insertions of troops via helicopter that, on at least one occassion, resulted in a vicious combat fire-fight that began as the troops alit from the helicopters. In military "parlance," this was known as a "Hot LZ." The book also offers occassional insights into the extreme mental and physical toll that war takes on combat infantrymen.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781449030261
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Angels On Our Shoulders is a book about a young (age18) combat infantryman's up-close and personal experiences in the Viet Nam war as it raged on in 1969-1970. The book is filled with personal accounts of combat fire-fights in the jungle and countless night ambush patrols that often ended up in very close-quarter shoot-outs in the darkness of open rice-paddies. It goes on to detail actual combat insertions of troops via helicopter that, on at least one occassion, resulted in a vicious combat fire-fight that began as the troops alit from the helicopters. In military "parlance," this was known as a "Hot LZ." The book also offers occassional insights into the extreme mental and physical toll that war takes on combat infantrymen.
My Special Angels
Author: Razana Noor
Publisher: Islamic Foundation
ISBN: 9780860376453
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Beside every person's shoulder there are two angels. They are known as the Kiraman Katibin (the noble scribes). They write down every deed from a person's first day to their last. Inside this book you will find out all about them"--Page 4 of cover
Publisher: Islamic Foundation
ISBN: 9780860376453
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Beside every person's shoulder there are two angels. They are known as the Kiraman Katibin (the noble scribes). They write down every deed from a person's first day to their last. Inside this book you will find out all about them"--Page 4 of cover
We Must Not Be Enemies
Author: Michael Austin
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538121263
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
At the end of his first inaugural address, delivered to a nation deeply divided and on the brink of civil war, Abraham Lincoln concluded, “We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies.” Lincoln’s words ring true today, especially for a new generation raised on political discourse that consists of vitriolic social media and the echo chambers of polarized news media. In We Must Not Be Enemies, Michael Austin combines American history, classical theories of democracy, and cognitive psychology to argue that the health of our democracy depends on our ability to disagree about important things while remaining friends. He argues that individual citizens can dramatically improve the quality of our democracy by changing the way that we interact with one another. Each of his main chapters advances a single argument, supported by contemporary evidence and drawing on lessons from American history. The seven arguments at the heart of the book are: 1. We need to learn how to be better friends with people we disagree with. 2. We should disagree more with people we already consider our friends. 3. We should argue for things and not just against things. 4. We have a moral responsibility to try to persuade other people to adopt positions that we consider morally important. 5. We have to understand what constitutes a good argument if we want to do more than shout at people and call them names. 6. We must realize that we are wrong about a lot of things that we think we are right about. 7. We should treat people with charity and kindness, not out of a sense of moral duty (though that’s OK too), but because these are good rhetorical strategies in a democratic society. For anyone disturbed by the increasingly coarse and confrontational tone of too much of our political dialogue, We Must Not Be Enemies provides an essential starting point to restore the values that have provided the foundation for America’s tradition of democratic persuasion.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538121263
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
At the end of his first inaugural address, delivered to a nation deeply divided and on the brink of civil war, Abraham Lincoln concluded, “We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies.” Lincoln’s words ring true today, especially for a new generation raised on political discourse that consists of vitriolic social media and the echo chambers of polarized news media. In We Must Not Be Enemies, Michael Austin combines American history, classical theories of democracy, and cognitive psychology to argue that the health of our democracy depends on our ability to disagree about important things while remaining friends. He argues that individual citizens can dramatically improve the quality of our democracy by changing the way that we interact with one another. Each of his main chapters advances a single argument, supported by contemporary evidence and drawing on lessons from American history. The seven arguments at the heart of the book are: 1. We need to learn how to be better friends with people we disagree with. 2. We should disagree more with people we already consider our friends. 3. We should argue for things and not just against things. 4. We have a moral responsibility to try to persuade other people to adopt positions that we consider morally important. 5. We have to understand what constitutes a good argument if we want to do more than shout at people and call them names. 6. We must realize that we are wrong about a lot of things that we think we are right about. 7. We should treat people with charity and kindness, not out of a sense of moral duty (though that’s OK too), but because these are good rhetorical strategies in a democratic society. For anyone disturbed by the increasingly coarse and confrontational tone of too much of our political dialogue, We Must Not Be Enemies provides an essential starting point to restore the values that have provided the foundation for America’s tradition of democratic persuasion.
Angels on Assignment
Author: Roland Buck
Publisher: Whitaker House
ISBN: 1603743812
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Sent by God In this intriguing book, Roland Buck describes his personal encounters with angels and what the Bible tells us about these messengers of God. You’ll find out how God’s messengers impact your own life and how God is using angels to help usher in the great end-times harvest of souls before the return of Jesus. Read how God uses angels to... Protect believers Wage spiritual warfare Comfort and encourage Bring blessings Bring strength during trials Assist in bringing people to Christ Disclose God’s will Bring answers to prayer Glorify God’s name As you become aware of the remarkable role of these messengers of God, you’ll gain increased faith and confidence in God’s plan for your life, for the ministry of believers, and for the salvation of multitudes of people leading to the second coming of Christ.
Publisher: Whitaker House
ISBN: 1603743812
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Sent by God In this intriguing book, Roland Buck describes his personal encounters with angels and what the Bible tells us about these messengers of God. You’ll find out how God’s messengers impact your own life and how God is using angels to help usher in the great end-times harvest of souls before the return of Jesus. Read how God uses angels to... Protect believers Wage spiritual warfare Comfort and encourage Bring blessings Bring strength during trials Assist in bringing people to Christ Disclose God’s will Bring answers to prayer Glorify God’s name As you become aware of the remarkable role of these messengers of God, you’ll gain increased faith and confidence in God’s plan for your life, for the ministry of believers, and for the salvation of multitudes of people leading to the second coming of Christ.
Nothing in Particular, Everything in General
Author: Cindy Daniels
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1598587072
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
"Nothing In Particular, Everything In General" is a lifetime collection of poems, prose, spiritual writings, gospel and country song lyrics that are peppered with addiction, alcoholism, depression, love, relationships, dedications, gratitude, and spirituality. Some of these writings have won Literary Awards. It is basically a book layered with writings about living life on life's terms, and how that has been accomplished amidst a numerous amount of highs and lows that the author has experienced throughout her life. She touches on the solution, which was given to her and is available to anyone; an answer to some of the problems she has faced with alcoholism, depression and the seemingly unending misery of these common maladies. CINDY DANIELS holds an Associates Degree in Commercial Advertising and Graphic Design. She currently resides In Smithfield, North Carolina, where she has lived for the past 25 years. She has two children. Several of her poems have won Literary Awards and have been published on the Internet. Cindy currently writes a weekly column called "Cooking wiht Cindy" for the Robeson Journal in Lumberton, North Carolina. She hand paints hand carved Mahogany items shipped in from Indonesia for a company that is located on the east side of I-95 between exits 14 and 17, in Lumberton, North Carolina. Her hobbies include cooking, gardening, ceramics and reading. You can visit her website, where her art work is available, at: www.cindywdaniels.com.
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1598587072
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
"Nothing In Particular, Everything In General" is a lifetime collection of poems, prose, spiritual writings, gospel and country song lyrics that are peppered with addiction, alcoholism, depression, love, relationships, dedications, gratitude, and spirituality. Some of these writings have won Literary Awards. It is basically a book layered with writings about living life on life's terms, and how that has been accomplished amidst a numerous amount of highs and lows that the author has experienced throughout her life. She touches on the solution, which was given to her and is available to anyone; an answer to some of the problems she has faced with alcoholism, depression and the seemingly unending misery of these common maladies. CINDY DANIELS holds an Associates Degree in Commercial Advertising and Graphic Design. She currently resides In Smithfield, North Carolina, where she has lived for the past 25 years. She has two children. Several of her poems have won Literary Awards and have been published on the Internet. Cindy currently writes a weekly column called "Cooking wiht Cindy" for the Robeson Journal in Lumberton, North Carolina. She hand paints hand carved Mahogany items shipped in from Indonesia for a company that is located on the east side of I-95 between exits 14 and 17, in Lumberton, North Carolina. Her hobbies include cooking, gardening, ceramics and reading. You can visit her website, where her art work is available, at: www.cindywdaniels.com.
The Last Day
Author: James David Landis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781586421656
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Returning to his New Hampshire home after a traumatic tour of duty in Iraq, young Army sniper Warren Harlan Pease experiences a religious transformation that enables his better understanding and appreciation for those he fought.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781586421656
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Returning to his New Hampshire home after a traumatic tour of duty in Iraq, young Army sniper Warren Harlan Pease experiences a religious transformation that enables his better understanding and appreciation for those he fought.
Poetry for the Soul
Author: Que-t'ness
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1514424274
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Poetry for the Soul is an inspirational and motivational piece directed toward enlightening the reader about the power of the souls ability to reach higher spiritual aspirations. The writings are real. She said, Poetry to me is never fictional, because life is not, it is something heard, seen, smelled, tasted, and touched, as we live, so it is. It is as real as the five senses we possess, for some its six. It is the culmination of the events of a persons spiritual enlightenment in hopes of bringing joy to the readers heart and soul. This uniquely designed poetry book is about love, faith, hope, and determination. The peaceful images will allow the reader to pause to see the still beauty of God. The soul is the essence of the heart of a person, the inner being of man or woman. Whatever we possess in our heart, whether it is beauty or beast, will radiate from within our being to the world we see. Life is real, and it is better to find the good in the leftovers instead of complaining about the food you get. This book is about embracing life while holding on and not letting go. Inspired by the life of the author as she strived to live beyond the challenges filled with disappointment, joy, despair, triumph, withdrawal, shame, and much more. She never lost hope or her desire to write, always knowing that there had to be something greater, better to life than what she had. She was blessed by God to put her feelings on paper and to share them with the world. Being a spontaneous writer, these writings are very unique and were written to bless your soul.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1514424274
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Poetry for the Soul is an inspirational and motivational piece directed toward enlightening the reader about the power of the souls ability to reach higher spiritual aspirations. The writings are real. She said, Poetry to me is never fictional, because life is not, it is something heard, seen, smelled, tasted, and touched, as we live, so it is. It is as real as the five senses we possess, for some its six. It is the culmination of the events of a persons spiritual enlightenment in hopes of bringing joy to the readers heart and soul. This uniquely designed poetry book is about love, faith, hope, and determination. The peaceful images will allow the reader to pause to see the still beauty of God. The soul is the essence of the heart of a person, the inner being of man or woman. Whatever we possess in our heart, whether it is beauty or beast, will radiate from within our being to the world we see. Life is real, and it is better to find the good in the leftovers instead of complaining about the food you get. This book is about embracing life while holding on and not letting go. Inspired by the life of the author as she strived to live beyond the challenges filled with disappointment, joy, despair, triumph, withdrawal, shame, and much more. She never lost hope or her desire to write, always knowing that there had to be something greater, better to life than what she had. She was blessed by God to put her feelings on paper and to share them with the world. Being a spontaneous writer, these writings are very unique and were written to bless your soul.
Drawing Closer to Allah and His Prophet: A Practical Guide
Author: Dr Abdul Qader Ismail
Publisher: Abdul Qader Ismail
ISBN: 1739670531
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
In the busy lives we live as modern-day Muslims in mostly secular countries, how can we stop our religion becoming a ritualistic hobby? This book provides the means by which thoughts and behaviours relating to the following, fundamental aspects of religion can be changed: · Purity of self: avoiding sins · Reciting the Qur’an and praying Salah · Following the Sunnah, and sending peace and blessings upon the Prophet (peace be upon him) · Fasting and giving charity · Accepting the Divine Decree Each chapter introduces the topic using Qur’anic verses and Prophetic Hadith followed by practical advice on how to act upon these, with space to record your progress. Sincere engagement with this process will help you develop lifelong habits of practicing your faith understanding why you are doing what you are doing. The final goal? Drawing closer to Allah and His Prophet (peace be upon him).
Publisher: Abdul Qader Ismail
ISBN: 1739670531
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
In the busy lives we live as modern-day Muslims in mostly secular countries, how can we stop our religion becoming a ritualistic hobby? This book provides the means by which thoughts and behaviours relating to the following, fundamental aspects of religion can be changed: · Purity of self: avoiding sins · Reciting the Qur’an and praying Salah · Following the Sunnah, and sending peace and blessings upon the Prophet (peace be upon him) · Fasting and giving charity · Accepting the Divine Decree Each chapter introduces the topic using Qur’anic verses and Prophetic Hadith followed by practical advice on how to act upon these, with space to record your progress. Sincere engagement with this process will help you develop lifelong habits of practicing your faith understanding why you are doing what you are doing. The final goal? Drawing closer to Allah and His Prophet (peace be upon him).
Strangers, Neighbors, Friends
Author: Kelly James Clark
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1498246125
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
From 9/11 to Israel-Palestine to ISIS, the fear of the religious stranger is palpable. Conservative talk show hosts and liberal public intellectuals are united in blaming religion, usually Islam, for the world's instability. If religion is part of the problem, it can and should be part of the solution. Strangers, Neighbors, Friends--co-authored by a Muslim, a Christian, and a Jew--aims to inform and inspire Abraham's children that God calls us to extend our love beyond family and fellow believer to the stranger.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1498246125
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
From 9/11 to Israel-Palestine to ISIS, the fear of the religious stranger is palpable. Conservative talk show hosts and liberal public intellectuals are united in blaming religion, usually Islam, for the world's instability. If religion is part of the problem, it can and should be part of the solution. Strangers, Neighbors, Friends--co-authored by a Muslim, a Christian, and a Jew--aims to inform and inspire Abraham's children that God calls us to extend our love beyond family and fellow believer to the stranger.
We Band of Angels
Author: Elizabeth Norman
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN: 0812984846
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
In the fall of 1941, the Philippines was a gardenia-scented paradise for the American Army and Navy nurses stationed there. War was a distant rumor, life a routine of easy shifts and dinners under the stars. On December 8 all that changed, as Japanese bombs began raining down on American bases in Luzon, and this paradise became a fiery hell. Caught in the raging battle, the nurses set up field hospitals in the jungles of Bataan and the tunnels of Corregidor, where they tended to the most devastating injuries of war, and suffered the terrors of shells and shrapnel. But the worst was yet to come. After Bataan and Corregidor fell, the nurses were herded into internment camps where they would endure three years of fear, brutality, and starvation. Once liberated, they returned to an America that at first celebrated them, but later refused to honor their leaders with the medals they clearly deserved. Here, in letters, diaries, and riveting firsthand accounts, is the story of what really happened during those dark days, woven together in a deeply affecting saga of women in war. Praise for We Band of Angels “Gripping . . . a war story in which the main characters never kill one of the enemy, or even shoot at him, but are nevertheless heroes . . . Americans today should thank God we had such women.”—Stephen E. Ambrose “Remarkable and uplifting.”—USA Today “[Elizabeth M. Norman] brings a quiet, scholarly voice to this narrative. . . . In just a little over six months these women had turned from plucky young girls on a mild adventure to authentic heroes. . . . Every page of this history is fascinating.”—Carolyn See, The Washington Post “Riveting . . . poignant and powerful.”—The Dallas Morning News Winner of the Lavinia Dock Award for historical scholarship, the American Academy of Nursing National Media Award, and the Agnes Dillon Randolph Award
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN: 0812984846
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
In the fall of 1941, the Philippines was a gardenia-scented paradise for the American Army and Navy nurses stationed there. War was a distant rumor, life a routine of easy shifts and dinners under the stars. On December 8 all that changed, as Japanese bombs began raining down on American bases in Luzon, and this paradise became a fiery hell. Caught in the raging battle, the nurses set up field hospitals in the jungles of Bataan and the tunnels of Corregidor, where they tended to the most devastating injuries of war, and suffered the terrors of shells and shrapnel. But the worst was yet to come. After Bataan and Corregidor fell, the nurses were herded into internment camps where they would endure three years of fear, brutality, and starvation. Once liberated, they returned to an America that at first celebrated them, but later refused to honor their leaders with the medals they clearly deserved. Here, in letters, diaries, and riveting firsthand accounts, is the story of what really happened during those dark days, woven together in a deeply affecting saga of women in war. Praise for We Band of Angels “Gripping . . . a war story in which the main characters never kill one of the enemy, or even shoot at him, but are nevertheless heroes . . . Americans today should thank God we had such women.”—Stephen E. Ambrose “Remarkable and uplifting.”—USA Today “[Elizabeth M. Norman] brings a quiet, scholarly voice to this narrative. . . . In just a little over six months these women had turned from plucky young girls on a mild adventure to authentic heroes. . . . Every page of this history is fascinating.”—Carolyn See, The Washington Post “Riveting . . . poignant and powerful.”—The Dallas Morning News Winner of the Lavinia Dock Award for historical scholarship, the American Academy of Nursing National Media Award, and the Agnes Dillon Randolph Award