Author: Catherine Gray-Taylor
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479795542
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Immigrant among Thorns The first complete intimate story of a struggling woman walks out of poverty into the Promised Land with courage strength and triumph. This beloved writer is an Immigrant among Thorns-Catherine Gray Taylor.
Immigrant Among Thorns
Author: Catherine Gray-Taylor
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479795542
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Immigrant among Thorns The first complete intimate story of a struggling woman walks out of poverty into the Promised Land with courage strength and triumph. This beloved writer is an Immigrant among Thorns-Catherine Gray Taylor.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479795542
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Immigrant among Thorns The first complete intimate story of a struggling woman walks out of poverty into the Promised Land with courage strength and triumph. This beloved writer is an Immigrant among Thorns-Catherine Gray Taylor.
City of Thorns
Author: Ben Rawlence
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250067634
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
"Originally published in Great Britain by Portobello Books."
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250067634
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
"Originally published in Great Britain by Portobello Books."
Like a Lily Among Thorns
Author: Inno Chukuma Onwueme
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1491869089
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
* Awarded RECOMMENDED status by US Review of Books * Awarded FIVE STARS by Readers Favorite Reviews Imagine yourself having one foot planted on one continent while the other foot is on another continent. A huge transformational step, isnt it? Thats precisely what Inno Onwuemes early-life story does. One foot is planted firmly in the traditional African village where age-old customs mingle with poverty, disease, ignorance, and deprivation. The other foot pivots tantalizingly in 1960s California, at the cutting edge of western civilization. Here, searing social and political upheavals of global significance were shaking the very foundations of modern America and the world. Add to the mix, a second dimension where your journey starts with a decade of colonial rule, and extends through the first decade of post-colonial independence, straddling both eras. And did we mention a civil war, and his becoming a refugee? It was a time of great fomentation personally, nationally and globally. Read this engaging story and enjoy it as a thrilling novel, richly spiced with African proverbs. Then pinch yourself and recall that this is not fiction. It all truly happened. This was a real life being lived in exciting times. Challenge yourself to explore how the changes of the political transition intertwined with Professor Innos transformation from an African village boy to a cosmopolitan man in America. Marvel at how the history of an era was acted out in microcosm by this village boy. LIKE A LILY AMONG THORNS takes global and national metamorphosis down to the personal level. It invites you to see history in a new light.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1491869089
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
* Awarded RECOMMENDED status by US Review of Books * Awarded FIVE STARS by Readers Favorite Reviews Imagine yourself having one foot planted on one continent while the other foot is on another continent. A huge transformational step, isnt it? Thats precisely what Inno Onwuemes early-life story does. One foot is planted firmly in the traditional African village where age-old customs mingle with poverty, disease, ignorance, and deprivation. The other foot pivots tantalizingly in 1960s California, at the cutting edge of western civilization. Here, searing social and political upheavals of global significance were shaking the very foundations of modern America and the world. Add to the mix, a second dimension where your journey starts with a decade of colonial rule, and extends through the first decade of post-colonial independence, straddling both eras. And did we mention a civil war, and his becoming a refugee? It was a time of great fomentation personally, nationally and globally. Read this engaging story and enjoy it as a thrilling novel, richly spiced with African proverbs. Then pinch yourself and recall that this is not fiction. It all truly happened. This was a real life being lived in exciting times. Challenge yourself to explore how the changes of the political transition intertwined with Professor Innos transformation from an African village boy to a cosmopolitan man in America. Marvel at how the history of an era was acted out in microcosm by this village boy. LIKE A LILY AMONG THORNS takes global and national metamorphosis down to the personal level. It invites you to see history in a new light.
Lily Amongst Thorns
Author: Dr. Joan Miller
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1645159094
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
A pregnancy! A birth! A child! What's next? Do you ever stop to think of what that line means in between the date of birth and date of death on a tombstone? How that little dash encompasses all the wonderful miracles, hardships, trials, and blessings a child would go through before he or she returns to the dust. Life is full of unexplained, unforeseen events that can cause an influx of various emotions, making you feel like you're on a rollercoaster of highs and lows. These emotions however can help shape your character either negatively or positively depending on how you handle each situation. Sometimes, we have heartaches and pains that plunge us into a valley of doubt and fear filled with deep depression. The days we spend in sorrow and despair may seem never ending; however, there are days filled with laughter and hope that cultivate the feeling of love, like the warm embrace of the sunshine that brings joy after the summer rain. Yes, it is true that life right now may seem chaotic, difficult, or painful at times, but even through this tumultuous life span, there is an inner strength and powerful force that guides and manoeuvres every decision you will make. With all that is happening around you, if you have that persistent will to survive, you can be this child, A Lily Amongst Thorns.
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1645159094
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
A pregnancy! A birth! A child! What's next? Do you ever stop to think of what that line means in between the date of birth and date of death on a tombstone? How that little dash encompasses all the wonderful miracles, hardships, trials, and blessings a child would go through before he or she returns to the dust. Life is full of unexplained, unforeseen events that can cause an influx of various emotions, making you feel like you're on a rollercoaster of highs and lows. These emotions however can help shape your character either negatively or positively depending on how you handle each situation. Sometimes, we have heartaches and pains that plunge us into a valley of doubt and fear filled with deep depression. The days we spend in sorrow and despair may seem never ending; however, there are days filled with laughter and hope that cultivate the feeling of love, like the warm embrace of the sunshine that brings joy after the summer rain. Yes, it is true that life right now may seem chaotic, difficult, or painful at times, but even through this tumultuous life span, there is an inner strength and powerful force that guides and manoeuvres every decision you will make. With all that is happening around you, if you have that persistent will to survive, you can be this child, A Lily Amongst Thorns.
British Moths: Second Edition
Author: Chris Manley
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472925300
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Packed with the stunning photography, this photographic guide is the perfect single-volume guide to Britain's moths. Its coverage is broad, including 871 macro-moths and 1276 species of micros. The concise text provides important information on identification, size and larval food plant for each species and, for the first time, maps are included. Introductory sections cover habitats, life cycles, conservation, and trapping and photographic techniques. The new edition is far more comprehensive than the original edition, and the main changes are as follows: Covers 800 additional species Many of the photographs have been replaced and the total number of images is now over 3200. The photos are presented in a uniform alignment for ease of comparison between species. Size bars are added below each image showing average forewing length. Taxonomy and nomenclature conform to the latest checklist (but old Bradley numbers are still included) Maps included for every species for the first time. Covers all of the British Isles (Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man) plus the Channel Islands. Excludes butterflies and caterpillars to make room for much greater coverage of true moths. With many people now setting up their own backyard moth traps, and many others who are simply curious to know which species are fluttering around their light bulbs, this book provides a superb introduction to this fascinating insect group.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472925300
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Packed with the stunning photography, this photographic guide is the perfect single-volume guide to Britain's moths. Its coverage is broad, including 871 macro-moths and 1276 species of micros. The concise text provides important information on identification, size and larval food plant for each species and, for the first time, maps are included. Introductory sections cover habitats, life cycles, conservation, and trapping and photographic techniques. The new edition is far more comprehensive than the original edition, and the main changes are as follows: Covers 800 additional species Many of the photographs have been replaced and the total number of images is now over 3200. The photos are presented in a uniform alignment for ease of comparison between species. Size bars are added below each image showing average forewing length. Taxonomy and nomenclature conform to the latest checklist (but old Bradley numbers are still included) Maps included for every species for the first time. Covers all of the British Isles (Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man) plus the Channel Islands. Excludes butterflies and caterpillars to make room for much greater coverage of true moths. With many people now setting up their own backyard moth traps, and many others who are simply curious to know which species are fluttering around their light bulbs, this book provides a superb introduction to this fascinating insect group.
Thorn in the Starfish: The Immune System and How It Works
Author: Robert S. Desowitz
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393292363
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
“Gives the reader the feeling of being granted a ringside seat to an exciting series of events. . . .This eminent scientist and writer conveys his enthusiasm for the subject. . . .He has managed to entertain, educate, and enthuse without either trivializing the complexity of the subject or underestimating the intelligence of the reader.” —British Medical Journal Dr. Desowitz describes the revolutionary discoveries made by Jenner, Pasteur, Metchnikoff, and Ehrlich and what we know about immunology today. His topics include the role of nutrition, the challenge of developing an AIDS vaccine, and the potential of genetic-engineering techniques.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393292363
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
“Gives the reader the feeling of being granted a ringside seat to an exciting series of events. . . .This eminent scientist and writer conveys his enthusiasm for the subject. . . .He has managed to entertain, educate, and enthuse without either trivializing the complexity of the subject or underestimating the intelligence of the reader.” —British Medical Journal Dr. Desowitz describes the revolutionary discoveries made by Jenner, Pasteur, Metchnikoff, and Ehrlich and what we know about immunology today. His topics include the role of nutrition, the challenge of developing an AIDS vaccine, and the potential of genetic-engineering techniques.
The New Testament in Color
Author: Esau McCaulley
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830818294
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 803
Book Description
In this one-volume commentary, a multiethnic team of scholars holding orthodox Christian beliefs brings exegetical expertise coupled with a unique interpretive lens to illuminate the ways social location and biblical interpretation work together. These diverse scholars offer a better vantage point for both the academy and the church.
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830818294
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 803
Book Description
In this one-volume commentary, a multiethnic team of scholars holding orthodox Christian beliefs brings exegetical expertise coupled with a unique interpretive lens to illuminate the ways social location and biblical interpretation work together. These diverse scholars offer a better vantage point for both the academy and the church.
Diversity in America
Author: Vincent N Parrillo
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317261062
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
The updated and expanded fourth edition of Diversity in America addresses key controversial topics generating debate in US society today. The book answers these and many other questions by using history and sociology to shed light on socially constructed myths. Vincent N. Parrillo takes the reader through different American eras, beginning with the indigenous populations and continuing through colonial times, the industrial age, the information age and today. The book uses intergenerational comparisons and extrapolation of present trends into future probabilities to offer the reader a holistic analytic commentary to provide additional helpful insights and understanding.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317261062
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
The updated and expanded fourth edition of Diversity in America addresses key controversial topics generating debate in US society today. The book answers these and many other questions by using history and sociology to shed light on socially constructed myths. Vincent N. Parrillo takes the reader through different American eras, beginning with the indigenous populations and continuing through colonial times, the industrial age, the information age and today. The book uses intergenerational comparisons and extrapolation of present trends into future probabilities to offer the reader a holistic analytic commentary to provide additional helpful insights and understanding.
An Epidemiological Odyssey
Author: George Pollock
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400739982
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
This book attempts to set communicable diseases and the efforts to control them in a social and historical context. The primary focus is on England with its particular history, culture and traditions. The timescale covered is extensive and ambitious, and the many strands that came together in the nineteenth century to form the English public health service are clearly highlighted. However the main emphasis of the narrative is on developments from the Second World War onwards, in some of which the author has had a degree of personal involvement as a schoolchild, medical student, hospital doctor, Army doctor and public health physician. The work as a whole reveals the persisting nature of communicable diseases throughout history and strongly argues that, although the relevant importance of individual infections may vary over time, man’s struggle against the microbiological world can never be relaxed. How England has been affected is described in detail and evidence is put forward to suggest that complacency (or at least misjudgement) concerning the ever-present risks of emerging and re-emerging infections, led unwisely to the dismantling in 1974 of its established arrangements for their control, along with the subsequent need, frequently repeated, to create new structures for this purpose. This book will appeal strongly to all students and practitioners of public health along with those interested in English social history.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400739982
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
This book attempts to set communicable diseases and the efforts to control them in a social and historical context. The primary focus is on England with its particular history, culture and traditions. The timescale covered is extensive and ambitious, and the many strands that came together in the nineteenth century to form the English public health service are clearly highlighted. However the main emphasis of the narrative is on developments from the Second World War onwards, in some of which the author has had a degree of personal involvement as a schoolchild, medical student, hospital doctor, Army doctor and public health physician. The work as a whole reveals the persisting nature of communicable diseases throughout history and strongly argues that, although the relevant importance of individual infections may vary over time, man’s struggle against the microbiological world can never be relaxed. How England has been affected is described in detail and evidence is put forward to suggest that complacency (or at least misjudgement) concerning the ever-present risks of emerging and re-emerging infections, led unwisely to the dismantling in 1974 of its established arrangements for their control, along with the subsequent need, frequently repeated, to create new structures for this purpose. This book will appeal strongly to all students and practitioners of public health along with those interested in English social history.
I Am Your Dust
Author: Gali Drucker Bar-Am
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253071534
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Israel's cultural space is frequently studied as if it were synonymous with the Hebrew-Israeli one. But within the borders of Israel, a fascinating culture was (and continues to be) created in many languages other than Hebrew, reflecting its reality from angles that the makers of Hebrew-Israeli culture did not know and all too often lacked the tools to express. I Am Your Dust: Representations of the Israeli Experience in Yiddish Prose, 1948–1967 expands the boundaries of current studies of Israel's cultural history by presenting and analyzing Yiddish-Israeli prose written during the country's first two decades as an independent state. It offers a comprehensive study of that unique, and hitherto little understood, literature, a detailed historical documentation of the contexts of its production, and an eye-opening comparison of its themes to the more familiar outputs of Hebrew-Israeli prose. I Am Your Dust is the first socioliterary investigation of Yiddish-Israeli culture, and it explores how Yiddish-Israeli writers played a vital role in shaping the country's cultural identity in its early years.
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253071534
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Israel's cultural space is frequently studied as if it were synonymous with the Hebrew-Israeli one. But within the borders of Israel, a fascinating culture was (and continues to be) created in many languages other than Hebrew, reflecting its reality from angles that the makers of Hebrew-Israeli culture did not know and all too often lacked the tools to express. I Am Your Dust: Representations of the Israeli Experience in Yiddish Prose, 1948–1967 expands the boundaries of current studies of Israel's cultural history by presenting and analyzing Yiddish-Israeli prose written during the country's first two decades as an independent state. It offers a comprehensive study of that unique, and hitherto little understood, literature, a detailed historical documentation of the contexts of its production, and an eye-opening comparison of its themes to the more familiar outputs of Hebrew-Israeli prose. I Am Your Dust is the first socioliterary investigation of Yiddish-Israeli culture, and it explores how Yiddish-Israeli writers played a vital role in shaping the country's cultural identity in its early years.