Author: Zee Mbuluma - The Layman
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1543485022
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Man has been known to be a creature naturally resistant to change. He will resist change of anything that to him constitutes a comfort zone, a niche, a power base, or a strongholdbe it environmental, social, physiological, cultural, spiritual, or whatever else. This resistance can stem from a myriad of causes, but we will discuss one of the major onespride, as equated to arrogance, stubbornness, self-centeredness. This study will be centred on highlighting the causes and effects of this particular vice, and how Romans 12:2, which is an imperative personal prerequisite for any Christian before they can begin to contemplate espousing the great commission or the greatest commandments or even attaining the kingdom of eternal life, is not possible for as long as this pride is present in any man. The importance and relevance of embracing and effecting change as pointed out in Romans 12:2 cannot be overemphasised. And pride is the major stumbling block.
Unbound, yet Bound
Author: Zee Mbuluma - The Layman
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1543485022
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Man has been known to be a creature naturally resistant to change. He will resist change of anything that to him constitutes a comfort zone, a niche, a power base, or a strongholdbe it environmental, social, physiological, cultural, spiritual, or whatever else. This resistance can stem from a myriad of causes, but we will discuss one of the major onespride, as equated to arrogance, stubbornness, self-centeredness. This study will be centred on highlighting the causes and effects of this particular vice, and how Romans 12:2, which is an imperative personal prerequisite for any Christian before they can begin to contemplate espousing the great commission or the greatest commandments or even attaining the kingdom of eternal life, is not possible for as long as this pride is present in any man. The importance and relevance of embracing and effecting change as pointed out in Romans 12:2 cannot be overemphasised. And pride is the major stumbling block.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1543485022
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Man has been known to be a creature naturally resistant to change. He will resist change of anything that to him constitutes a comfort zone, a niche, a power base, or a strongholdbe it environmental, social, physiological, cultural, spiritual, or whatever else. This resistance can stem from a myriad of causes, but we will discuss one of the major onespride, as equated to arrogance, stubbornness, self-centeredness. This study will be centred on highlighting the causes and effects of this particular vice, and how Romans 12:2, which is an imperative personal prerequisite for any Christian before they can begin to contemplate espousing the great commission or the greatest commandments or even attaining the kingdom of eternal life, is not possible for as long as this pride is present in any man. The importance and relevance of embracing and effecting change as pointed out in Romans 12:2 cannot be overemphasised. And pride is the major stumbling block.
Houdini Unbound
Author: David Saltman
Publisher: Hudson River Books
ISBN: 9780998532943
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
HOUDINI UNBOUND is a novel set in Imperial Russia. Based on true events, it tells of Houdini's assignment by President Theodore Roosevelt to spy for the USA. This story has never been told before.
Publisher: Hudson River Books
ISBN: 9780998532943
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
HOUDINI UNBOUND is a novel set in Imperial Russia. Based on true events, it tells of Houdini's assignment by President Theodore Roosevelt to spy for the USA. This story has never been told before.
The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini
Author: Joe Posnanski
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501137255
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Joe Posnanski enters the colorful world of Harry Houdini and his legions of devoted fans to explore the illusionist’s impact on global culture—and why his legacy endures to this day. Nearly a century after Harry Houdini died on Halloween in 1926, he feels as modern and alive as ever. The name Houdini still leaps to mind whenever we witness a daring escape. The baby who frees herself from her crib? Houdini. The dog who vanishes and reappears in the neighbor’s garden? Houdini. Every generation produces new disciples of the magician, from household names in magic like David Copperfield and David Blaine to countless other followers whose lives have been transformed by the power of Houdini. In rural Pennsylvania, a thirteen-year-old girl finds the courage to leave a violent home after learning that Houdini ran away to join the circus; she eventually becomes the first female magician to saw a man in half on television. In Australia, an eight-year-old boy with a learning impediment feels worthless until he sees an old poster of Houdini advertising “Nothing on earth can hold Houdini prisoner,” and begins his path to becoming that nation’s most popular magician. In California, an actor and Vietnam War veteran finds purpose in his life by uncovering the secrets of his hero. But the unique phenomenon of Houdini was always more than his death-defying stunts or his ability to escape handcuffs and straitjackets. It is also about the power of imagination and self-invention. His incredible transformation from Ehrich Weiss, humble Hungarian immigrant and rabbi’s son, into the self-named Harry Houdini has won him a slice of immortality. No one has withstood the test of time quite like Houdini. Fueled by Posnanski’s personal obsession with the magician—and magic itself—The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini is a poignant odyssey of discovery, blending biography, memoir, and first-person reporting to trace Houdini’s metamorphosis into an iconic figure who has inspired millions.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501137255
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Joe Posnanski enters the colorful world of Harry Houdini and his legions of devoted fans to explore the illusionist’s impact on global culture—and why his legacy endures to this day. Nearly a century after Harry Houdini died on Halloween in 1926, he feels as modern and alive as ever. The name Houdini still leaps to mind whenever we witness a daring escape. The baby who frees herself from her crib? Houdini. The dog who vanishes and reappears in the neighbor’s garden? Houdini. Every generation produces new disciples of the magician, from household names in magic like David Copperfield and David Blaine to countless other followers whose lives have been transformed by the power of Houdini. In rural Pennsylvania, a thirteen-year-old girl finds the courage to leave a violent home after learning that Houdini ran away to join the circus; she eventually becomes the first female magician to saw a man in half on television. In Australia, an eight-year-old boy with a learning impediment feels worthless until he sees an old poster of Houdini advertising “Nothing on earth can hold Houdini prisoner,” and begins his path to becoming that nation’s most popular magician. In California, an actor and Vietnam War veteran finds purpose in his life by uncovering the secrets of his hero. But the unique phenomenon of Houdini was always more than his death-defying stunts or his ability to escape handcuffs and straitjackets. It is also about the power of imagination and self-invention. His incredible transformation from Ehrich Weiss, humble Hungarian immigrant and rabbi’s son, into the self-named Harry Houdini has won him a slice of immortality. No one has withstood the test of time quite like Houdini. Fueled by Posnanski’s personal obsession with the magician—and magic itself—The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini is a poignant odyssey of discovery, blending biography, memoir, and first-person reporting to trace Houdini’s metamorphosis into an iconic figure who has inspired millions.
Sherlock Holmes and the Escape Artist
Author: Fred Thursfield
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1780925948
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Do Spirits Return? Sherlock Holmes, Mary Watson, and Harry Houdini say ‘No' and prove it.
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1780925948
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Do Spirits Return? Sherlock Holmes, Mary Watson, and Harry Houdini say ‘No' and prove it.
Unbound
Author: Kirsten Weiss
Publisher: misterio press
ISBN: 1944767657
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
Three Witches and a Metaphysical Detective… Riga just wants to mentor three young witches and go home. Doyle witch Jayce wouldn’t take help if it landed on her. But when a man is murdered in front of their eyes, these two must learn to work together. Because a dead man is the least of their worries… Jayce Bonheim loves magic and Doyle, California. But she and her small town have been paying a deadly price for the fairy gate she and her sisters can’t close. Now, a society of dark magicians has returned to town, a deadly winged monster has come through the gate, and an old friend has been murdered. And the new mentor who’s supposed to help Jayce and her sisters seems to have an agenda of her own… It was supposed to be a simple training gig for Riga Hayworth, not a murder investigation. Still reeling from a tragic mistake in her past, she’s determined to stay retired. But the murder and the town’s magic seem tied together. Can Riga resist the lure of an investigation? A thrilling and funny paranormal mystery, packed with magic, mystery, and murder. Perfect for fans of Mercy Thompson, Supernatural, and Charlaine Harris. Buy Unbound and start reading this page-turning witch mystery today.
Publisher: misterio press
ISBN: 1944767657
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
Three Witches and a Metaphysical Detective… Riga just wants to mentor three young witches and go home. Doyle witch Jayce wouldn’t take help if it landed on her. But when a man is murdered in front of their eyes, these two must learn to work together. Because a dead man is the least of their worries… Jayce Bonheim loves magic and Doyle, California. But she and her small town have been paying a deadly price for the fairy gate she and her sisters can’t close. Now, a society of dark magicians has returned to town, a deadly winged monster has come through the gate, and an old friend has been murdered. And the new mentor who’s supposed to help Jayce and her sisters seems to have an agenda of her own… It was supposed to be a simple training gig for Riga Hayworth, not a murder investigation. Still reeling from a tragic mistake in her past, she’s determined to stay retired. But the murder and the town’s magic seem tied together. Can Riga resist the lure of an investigation? A thrilling and funny paranormal mystery, packed with magic, mystery, and murder. Perfect for fans of Mercy Thompson, Supernatural, and Charlaine Harris. Buy Unbound and start reading this page-turning witch mystery today.
Unbound Heart
Author: Cameron Garriepy
Publisher: Bannerwing Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Samantha Ellis is looking for a fresh start. What she finds is a second chance. After escaping a nightmare marriage, Samantha followed her heart home to Blueberry Hill, Vermont. When she accepted an offer to babysit her young cousins for a week, she never dreamed she’d be bunking with the long-lost– unrequited–love of her life. Will Dryer never stopped thinking about Sam Ellis, even after they both left their hometown behind. Finding her again in Blueberry Hill after all these years just feels right, but Sam is hurting, and her old life in New Orleans still holds her captive. Her ex-mother-in-law’s arrival in town awakens strange feelings in Sam–something that feels a lot like magic. Something she must embrace before she can give Will her unbound heart. UNBOUND HEART is a contemporary romance novella which contains references to witches and supernatural powers, references to physical and sexual violence in a main character’s past, abduction, references to the death of a friend, strong language, alcohol use, and open-door sexual situations.
Publisher: Bannerwing Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Samantha Ellis is looking for a fresh start. What she finds is a second chance. After escaping a nightmare marriage, Samantha followed her heart home to Blueberry Hill, Vermont. When she accepted an offer to babysit her young cousins for a week, she never dreamed she’d be bunking with the long-lost– unrequited–love of her life. Will Dryer never stopped thinking about Sam Ellis, even after they both left their hometown behind. Finding her again in Blueberry Hill after all these years just feels right, but Sam is hurting, and her old life in New Orleans still holds her captive. Her ex-mother-in-law’s arrival in town awakens strange feelings in Sam–something that feels a lot like magic. Something she must embrace before she can give Will her unbound heart. UNBOUND HEART is a contemporary romance novella which contains references to witches and supernatural powers, references to physical and sexual violence in a main character’s past, abduction, references to the death of a friend, strong language, alcohol use, and open-door sexual situations.
Amazon Unbound
Author: Brad Stone
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982132620
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Portrait of the growth of tech company Amazon and the evolution of its billionaire founder, Jeff Bezos.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982132620
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Portrait of the growth of tech company Amazon and the evolution of its billionaire founder, Jeff Bezos.
Zuckerman Unbound
Author: Philip Roth
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1466846453
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Philip Roth's fictional alter-ego returns in Zuckerman Unbound, "...masterful, sure in every touch." (The New York Times) The sensationalizing sixties are coming to an end, and even writing a novel can make you a star. The writer Nathan Zuckerman publishes his fourth book, an aggressive, abrasive, and comically erotic novel entitled Carnovsky, and all at once he is on the cover of Life, one of the decade's most notorious celebrities. This is the same Nathan Zuckerman who in Philip Roth's much praised The Ghost Writer was the dedicated young apprentice drawing sustenance from the great books and the integrity of their authors. Now in his mid-thirties, Zuckerman, a would-be recluse despite his fame, ventures out on the streets of Manhattan, and not only is he assumed to be his own fictional satyr, Gilbert Carnovsky ("Hey, you do all that stuff in that book?"), but he also finds himself the target of admirers, admonishers, advisers, and would-be literary critics. The recent murders of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr., lead an unsettled Nathan Zuckerman to wonder if "target" may be more than a figure of speech. Yet, streetcorner recognition and media notoriety are the least disturbing consequences of writing Carnovsky. Against his best interests, the newly renowned novelist retreats from his oldest friends, breaks his marriage to a virtuous woman, and damages, perhaps irreparably, his affectionate connection to his younger brother and his family. Even when finally he lives out the fantasies of his fans and enjoys an exhilarating night with the beautiful and worldly film star Caesara O'Shea (a rather more capable celebrity), he is dismayed the following morning by the caliber of the competition up in the erotic big leagues. In some of Zuckerman Unbound's funniest episodes Zuckerman endures the blandishments of another New Jersey boy who has briefly achieved his own moment of stardom. He is the broken and resentful fan Alvin Pepler, in the fifties a national celebrity on the TV quiz show "Smart Money." Thrust back into obscurity when headlined scandals forced the quiz show off the air, Pepler now attaches himself to Zuckerman and won't let go--an "Angel of Manic Delights" to the amused novelist (who momentarily sees him as his "pop self"), and yet also the likely source of a demonic threat. But the surprise that fate finally delivers is more devilish than any cooked up by Alvin Pepler, or even by Zuckerman's imagination. In the coronary-care unit of a Miami Hospital, Nathan's father bestows upon his older son not a blessing but what seems to be a curse. And, in an astonishingly bitter final turn, a confrontation with his brother opens the way for the novelist's deep and painful understanding of the deathblow that Carnovsky has dealt to his own past.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1466846453
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Philip Roth's fictional alter-ego returns in Zuckerman Unbound, "...masterful, sure in every touch." (The New York Times) The sensationalizing sixties are coming to an end, and even writing a novel can make you a star. The writer Nathan Zuckerman publishes his fourth book, an aggressive, abrasive, and comically erotic novel entitled Carnovsky, and all at once he is on the cover of Life, one of the decade's most notorious celebrities. This is the same Nathan Zuckerman who in Philip Roth's much praised The Ghost Writer was the dedicated young apprentice drawing sustenance from the great books and the integrity of their authors. Now in his mid-thirties, Zuckerman, a would-be recluse despite his fame, ventures out on the streets of Manhattan, and not only is he assumed to be his own fictional satyr, Gilbert Carnovsky ("Hey, you do all that stuff in that book?"), but he also finds himself the target of admirers, admonishers, advisers, and would-be literary critics. The recent murders of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr., lead an unsettled Nathan Zuckerman to wonder if "target" may be more than a figure of speech. Yet, streetcorner recognition and media notoriety are the least disturbing consequences of writing Carnovsky. Against his best interests, the newly renowned novelist retreats from his oldest friends, breaks his marriage to a virtuous woman, and damages, perhaps irreparably, his affectionate connection to his younger brother and his family. Even when finally he lives out the fantasies of his fans and enjoys an exhilarating night with the beautiful and worldly film star Caesara O'Shea (a rather more capable celebrity), he is dismayed the following morning by the caliber of the competition up in the erotic big leagues. In some of Zuckerman Unbound's funniest episodes Zuckerman endures the blandishments of another New Jersey boy who has briefly achieved his own moment of stardom. He is the broken and resentful fan Alvin Pepler, in the fifties a national celebrity on the TV quiz show "Smart Money." Thrust back into obscurity when headlined scandals forced the quiz show off the air, Pepler now attaches himself to Zuckerman and won't let go--an "Angel of Manic Delights" to the amused novelist (who momentarily sees him as his "pop self"), and yet also the likely source of a demonic threat. But the surprise that fate finally delivers is more devilish than any cooked up by Alvin Pepler, or even by Zuckerman's imagination. In the coronary-care unit of a Miami Hospital, Nathan's father bestows upon his older son not a blessing but what seems to be a curse. And, in an astonishingly bitter final turn, a confrontation with his brother opens the way for the novelist's deep and painful understanding of the deathblow that Carnovsky has dealt to his own past.
Gotham Unbound
Author: Theodore Steinberg
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476741247
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Presents the history of New York City as it was transformed over a four-hundred-year period by politicians and developers from a Hudson River estuary with rolling hills, rivers, and forests into the concrete flatland that exists today.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476741247
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Presents the history of New York City as it was transformed over a four-hundred-year period by politicians and developers from a Hudson River estuary with rolling hills, rivers, and forests into the concrete flatland that exists today.
The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Ectoplasmic Man
Author: Daniel Stashower
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
ISBN: 1848569041
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
When Harry Houdini is framed and jailed for espionage, Sherlock Holmes vows to clear his name, with the two joining forces to take on blackmailers who have targeted the Prince of Wales. It’s a case that requires all of their skills — both mental and physical. Can the daring duo solve what people are calling “The Crime of the Century”? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s timeless creation returns in a new series of handsomely designed detective stories. From the earliest days of Holmes’ career to his astonishing encounters with Martian invaders, the Further Adventures series encapsulates the most varied and thrilling cases of the worlds’ greatest detective.
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
ISBN: 1848569041
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
When Harry Houdini is framed and jailed for espionage, Sherlock Holmes vows to clear his name, with the two joining forces to take on blackmailers who have targeted the Prince of Wales. It’s a case that requires all of their skills — both mental and physical. Can the daring duo solve what people are calling “The Crime of the Century”? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s timeless creation returns in a new series of handsomely designed detective stories. From the earliest days of Holmes’ career to his astonishing encounters with Martian invaders, the Further Adventures series encapsulates the most varied and thrilling cases of the worlds’ greatest detective.