Author: Ninth Eyed
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475976216
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Jake Edward Thomas is born in the New Ordera world without war. He is different from other children in school; he likes to ask why, while other children are content believing what their teachers say. Jake has too many questionsquestions that could get him in trouble. One night, the New Order Police arrive for Jakes best friend, Jos; she has been labeled an undesirable, and Jake blames himself for her disappearance. Quickly, Jake is forced to consider the horrors of the outside world. His grandfather explains the facts of the long-ago war, and Jake now realizes his own life might be in danger. He may end up like Jos. The sudden change of events in Jakes peaceful life has something to do with a mysterious man named Jack and the Book of Destiny, now in Jakes possession. On the run, Jake has trouble recognizing friend or foe, especially when there is a demon out for his soul. The Book of Destiny will guide Jakes way, but will the young man live to make his new world a better place?
Jake Thomas and the Book of Destiny
Author: Ninth Eyed
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475976216
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Jake Edward Thomas is born in the New Ordera world without war. He is different from other children in school; he likes to ask why, while other children are content believing what their teachers say. Jake has too many questionsquestions that could get him in trouble. One night, the New Order Police arrive for Jakes best friend, Jos; she has been labeled an undesirable, and Jake blames himself for her disappearance. Quickly, Jake is forced to consider the horrors of the outside world. His grandfather explains the facts of the long-ago war, and Jake now realizes his own life might be in danger. He may end up like Jos. The sudden change of events in Jakes peaceful life has something to do with a mysterious man named Jack and the Book of Destiny, now in Jakes possession. On the run, Jake has trouble recognizing friend or foe, especially when there is a demon out for his soul. The Book of Destiny will guide Jakes way, but will the young man live to make his new world a better place?
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475976216
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Jake Edward Thomas is born in the New Ordera world without war. He is different from other children in school; he likes to ask why, while other children are content believing what their teachers say. Jake has too many questionsquestions that could get him in trouble. One night, the New Order Police arrive for Jakes best friend, Jos; she has been labeled an undesirable, and Jake blames himself for her disappearance. Quickly, Jake is forced to consider the horrors of the outside world. His grandfather explains the facts of the long-ago war, and Jake now realizes his own life might be in danger. He may end up like Jos. The sudden change of events in Jakes peaceful life has something to do with a mysterious man named Jack and the Book of Destiny, now in Jakes possession. On the run, Jake has trouble recognizing friend or foe, especially when there is a demon out for his soul. The Book of Destiny will guide Jakes way, but will the young man live to make his new world a better place?
Discipline Is Destiny
Author: Ryan Holiday
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593191706
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
The instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller! In his New York Times bestselling book Courage is Calling, author Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a bold and brave life. In this much-anticipated second book of his Stoic Virtue series, Holiday celebrates the awesome power of self-discipline and those who have seized it. To master anything, one must first master themselves–one’s emotions, one’s thoughts, one’s actions. Eisenhower famously said that freedom is really the opportunity to practice self-discipline. Cicero called the virtue of temperance the polish of life. Without boundaries and restraint, we risk not only failing to meet our full potential and jeopardizing what we have achieved, but we ensure misery and shame. In a world of temptation and excess, this ancient idea is more urgent than ever. In Discipline is Destiny, Holiday draws on the stories of historical figures we can emulate as pillars of self-discipline, including Lou Gehrig, Queen Elizabeth II, boxer Floyd Patterson, Marcus Aurelius and writer Toni Morrison, as well as the cautionary tales of Napoleon, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Babe Ruth. Through these engaging examples, Holiday teaches readers the power of self-discipline and balance, and cautions against the perils of extravagance and hedonism. At the heart of Stoicism are four simple virtues: courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom. Everything else, the Stoics believed, flows from them. Discipline is Destiny will guide readers down the path to self-mastery, upon which all the other virtues depend. Discipline is predictive. You cannot succeed without it. And if you lose it, you cannot help but bring yourself failure and unhappiness.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593191706
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
The instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller! In his New York Times bestselling book Courage is Calling, author Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a bold and brave life. In this much-anticipated second book of his Stoic Virtue series, Holiday celebrates the awesome power of self-discipline and those who have seized it. To master anything, one must first master themselves–one’s emotions, one’s thoughts, one’s actions. Eisenhower famously said that freedom is really the opportunity to practice self-discipline. Cicero called the virtue of temperance the polish of life. Without boundaries and restraint, we risk not only failing to meet our full potential and jeopardizing what we have achieved, but we ensure misery and shame. In a world of temptation and excess, this ancient idea is more urgent than ever. In Discipline is Destiny, Holiday draws on the stories of historical figures we can emulate as pillars of self-discipline, including Lou Gehrig, Queen Elizabeth II, boxer Floyd Patterson, Marcus Aurelius and writer Toni Morrison, as well as the cautionary tales of Napoleon, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Babe Ruth. Through these engaging examples, Holiday teaches readers the power of self-discipline and balance, and cautions against the perils of extravagance and hedonism. At the heart of Stoicism are four simple virtues: courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom. Everything else, the Stoics believed, flows from them. Discipline is Destiny will guide readers down the path to self-mastery, upon which all the other virtues depend. Discipline is predictive. You cannot succeed without it. And if you lose it, you cannot help but bring yourself failure and unhappiness.
Representing Texas
Author: Ben R. Guttery
Publisher: Ben Guttery
ISBN: 1419678841
Category : Legislators
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
Representing Texas is a compendium of biographies of the men and women who have represented the state in the United States and Confederate Congresses. These biographies include information about the representative's birth, education, marriages, family, experiences, profession, elections, congressional record, and death records including burial site. In addition to the biographies there are lists of U.S. Senators by succession, U.S. Representatives by district, Representatives and Senators to the Confederate Congresses, Confederate Congressional Districts by county, Confederate Congress session dates, U.S. Congress session dates, and U.S. Congressional Districts by county. A complete set of U.S. Senator election returns and U.S. Representative election returns from Texas completes the work. Also included is a bibliography. The work was completed following interviews with living ex-members of Congress and current, sitting members of Congress from Texas. The work is the only one to address the topic specific to Texas and is a valuable reference for any Texas library and any history or political researcher.
Publisher: Ben Guttery
ISBN: 1419678841
Category : Legislators
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
Representing Texas is a compendium of biographies of the men and women who have represented the state in the United States and Confederate Congresses. These biographies include information about the representative's birth, education, marriages, family, experiences, profession, elections, congressional record, and death records including burial site. In addition to the biographies there are lists of U.S. Senators by succession, U.S. Representatives by district, Representatives and Senators to the Confederate Congresses, Confederate Congressional Districts by county, Confederate Congress session dates, U.S. Congress session dates, and U.S. Congressional Districts by county. A complete set of U.S. Senator election returns and U.S. Representative election returns from Texas completes the work. Also included is a bibliography. The work was completed following interviews with living ex-members of Congress and current, sitting members of Congress from Texas. The work is the only one to address the topic specific to Texas and is a valuable reference for any Texas library and any history or political researcher.
Instinct
Author: T. D. Jakes
Publisher: FaithWords
ISBN: 1455554014
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Tap into your God-given intuition and start achieving ultimate success with this inspiring #1 New York Times bestseller from Bishop T.D. Jakes. If you have ever felt misaligned, this book is for you. If you have lost the rhythm, the passion, or the thrill of living in alignment, then keep reading. As He did with the very cells that comprise our bodies and the dry bones that were joined together for new life, God has given us deeper instincts to be attracted to those things that fit a higher and better purpose. Never settle for less than God's best for your life. Some people have the courage to move beyond the ordinary, from the methodical mediocre into the revolutionary realization of where they belong. You can have this sense of belonging only when you connect to your core calling. The calling to creativity, the calling to teach, to give, to build, are all part of allowing your instinct to guide you to the "something more" that you suspect is out there. If you are ready to break through the confines of where you are and discover where you are meant to be, then Instinct is your key!!--EndFragment--
Publisher: FaithWords
ISBN: 1455554014
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Tap into your God-given intuition and start achieving ultimate success with this inspiring #1 New York Times bestseller from Bishop T.D. Jakes. If you have ever felt misaligned, this book is for you. If you have lost the rhythm, the passion, or the thrill of living in alignment, then keep reading. As He did with the very cells that comprise our bodies and the dry bones that were joined together for new life, God has given us deeper instincts to be attracted to those things that fit a higher and better purpose. Never settle for less than God's best for your life. Some people have the courage to move beyond the ordinary, from the methodical mediocre into the revolutionary realization of where they belong. You can have this sense of belonging only when you connect to your core calling. The calling to creativity, the calling to teach, to give, to build, are all part of allowing your instinct to guide you to the "something more" that you suspect is out there. If you are ready to break through the confines of where you are and discover where you are meant to be, then Instinct is your key!!--EndFragment--
Open Your Eyes
Author: Jake Olson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400205824
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
Doctors removed Jake Olson’s left eye at ten months old. When he was twelve, after years of radiation and chemotherapy, the cancer took his right eye as well. That’s when Jake’s story really began. When ESPN met Jake Olson, he was a twelve-year-old boy who wanted to spend his final weeks of sight with the USC football team. Jake’s story became one of the most recognized pieces in the network’s history, earning an award, instantly viewed by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. But Jake’s story didn’t end with his final surgery or with ESPN—not by a long shot. Now sixteen, Jake Olson dreams of becoming the first blind golfer in the PGA. How is such a thing even possible? How does that level of perseverance endure in someone with so many reasons to give up? In Open Your Eyes, Jake Olson tells more than his story. He reveals the ways of thinking, living, and praying that have kept him and his family triumphant in the face of their tribulations. Told with sincerity and humor in tandem with leadership coach McKay Christensen, Open Your Eyes is not just a heartwarming chronicle of the Olson family’s struggle. Jake’s story is a step-by-step lesson in perseverance and motivation from a young man who knows how to put the past in the past. From the USC locker room to the fairways of Pebble Beach, Jake Olson will inspire you, your family, and your team with bravery, ability, and faith. It is time to learn from this remarkable young man and open your eyes to a happier life.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400205824
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
Doctors removed Jake Olson’s left eye at ten months old. When he was twelve, after years of radiation and chemotherapy, the cancer took his right eye as well. That’s when Jake’s story really began. When ESPN met Jake Olson, he was a twelve-year-old boy who wanted to spend his final weeks of sight with the USC football team. Jake’s story became one of the most recognized pieces in the network’s history, earning an award, instantly viewed by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. But Jake’s story didn’t end with his final surgery or with ESPN—not by a long shot. Now sixteen, Jake Olson dreams of becoming the first blind golfer in the PGA. How is such a thing even possible? How does that level of perseverance endure in someone with so many reasons to give up? In Open Your Eyes, Jake Olson tells more than his story. He reveals the ways of thinking, living, and praying that have kept him and his family triumphant in the face of their tribulations. Told with sincerity and humor in tandem with leadership coach McKay Christensen, Open Your Eyes is not just a heartwarming chronicle of the Olson family’s struggle. Jake’s story is a step-by-step lesson in perseverance and motivation from a young man who knows how to put the past in the past. From the USC locker room to the fairways of Pebble Beach, Jake Olson will inspire you, your family, and your team with bravery, ability, and faith. It is time to learn from this remarkable young man and open your eyes to a happier life.
The World Book Encyclopedia
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.
Distraction
Author: Nicole Edwards
Publisher: Nicole Edwards Limited
ISBN: 1939786762
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Publisher: Nicole Edwards Limited
ISBN: 1939786762
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Creating Your Own Destiny
Author: Patrick Snow
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470582022
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Put your own fate exactly where it belongs-in your hands It is one of the great questions of life. Its a simple question, really, but it seems impossible for many to answer: Do we control our own destinies? 90 percent of people think and act as if their destiny is foreordained, while only about 10 percent believe in the capacity to change and act on it. Creating Your Own Destiny explains and demonstrates to the majority how to dream, plan, and execute a better future-despite the challenges of the economy and life circumstances. Based on time-honored principles, theories, and case studies Provides a Success Road Map for all those people who are seeking to achieve success but who aren't satisfied with their careers. Written in an easy and accessible tone by Patrick Snow, who has been dubbed "the Dean of Destiny" With the powerful and practical tools featured in this essential guide, you'll find yourself newly empowered and energized to achieve extraordinary results.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470582022
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Put your own fate exactly where it belongs-in your hands It is one of the great questions of life. Its a simple question, really, but it seems impossible for many to answer: Do we control our own destinies? 90 percent of people think and act as if their destiny is foreordained, while only about 10 percent believe in the capacity to change and act on it. Creating Your Own Destiny explains and demonstrates to the majority how to dream, plan, and execute a better future-despite the challenges of the economy and life circumstances. Based on time-honored principles, theories, and case studies Provides a Success Road Map for all those people who are seeking to achieve success but who aren't satisfied with their careers. Written in an easy and accessible tone by Patrick Snow, who has been dubbed "the Dean of Destiny" With the powerful and practical tools featured in this essential guide, you'll find yourself newly empowered and energized to achieve extraordinary results.
Destiny Daily Readings
Author: T. D. Jakes
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1455563013
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Break distracting habits and realize your destiny with this portable volume of uplifting daily affirmations and devotionals from #1 New York Times bestselling author T.D. Jakes. In this eye-opening book, Bishop T.D. Jakes shares short, powerful messages that will inspire you to discover and enjoy God's design for your life every day. His message will inspire you to pay close attention to the structure of your life -- and to achieve your highest God-given aspirations. Destiny Daily Readings will help you maintain a biblical sense of focus and show you how destiny guides us all through life's many ups and downs. This valuable devotional will help you learn to play the lead role in your own life and stay determined, one day at a time.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1455563013
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Break distracting habits and realize your destiny with this portable volume of uplifting daily affirmations and devotionals from #1 New York Times bestselling author T.D. Jakes. In this eye-opening book, Bishop T.D. Jakes shares short, powerful messages that will inspire you to discover and enjoy God's design for your life every day. His message will inspire you to pay close attention to the structure of your life -- and to achieve your highest God-given aspirations. Destiny Daily Readings will help you maintain a biblical sense of focus and show you how destiny guides us all through life's many ups and downs. This valuable devotional will help you learn to play the lead role in your own life and stay determined, one day at a time.
Dreaming of the Wolf
Author: Terry Spear
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402245572
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
A hot paranormal shifter romance full of action, adventure, mystery, and passion from USA Today bestselling author Terry Spear. Perfect for readers of Christine Feehan, Patricia Briggs, and Nalini Singh: Jake Silver has gotten himself into some trouble, and to appease the Silver Town pack leaders, he needs the money he can make selling his photography to local art galleries. When he spies a woman in town sneaking around and taking surreptitious photographs, his intrigue turns into wolfish protectiveness... Alicia Greiston is in a rut. She's determined to turn the town's notorious mobsters over to the police. This kind of work comes with a price—and not just the bounty money. But Jake is just too persuasive to stay away from, and against both their better judgments, she allows herself to be swept under his spell. He's sexy, alpha, and totally irresistible... Praise for the Silver Town Wolf series: "Sensual, passionate and very well written... Terry Spear's writing is pure entertainment."—The Long and Short of It Reviews for Wolf Fever "With non-stop action, thrilling suspense, danger, a beautiful setting, well-drawn characters, this story will keep readers guessing right up to the very satisfying ending."—Romance Junkies for Silence of the Wolf "Terry Spear weaves paranormal, suspense, and romance together in one non-stop rollercoaster of passion and adventure."—Love Romance Passion for Destiny of the Wolf
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402245572
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
A hot paranormal shifter romance full of action, adventure, mystery, and passion from USA Today bestselling author Terry Spear. Perfect for readers of Christine Feehan, Patricia Briggs, and Nalini Singh: Jake Silver has gotten himself into some trouble, and to appease the Silver Town pack leaders, he needs the money he can make selling his photography to local art galleries. When he spies a woman in town sneaking around and taking surreptitious photographs, his intrigue turns into wolfish protectiveness... Alicia Greiston is in a rut. She's determined to turn the town's notorious mobsters over to the police. This kind of work comes with a price—and not just the bounty money. But Jake is just too persuasive to stay away from, and against both their better judgments, she allows herself to be swept under his spell. He's sexy, alpha, and totally irresistible... Praise for the Silver Town Wolf series: "Sensual, passionate and very well written... Terry Spear's writing is pure entertainment."—The Long and Short of It Reviews for Wolf Fever "With non-stop action, thrilling suspense, danger, a beautiful setting, well-drawn characters, this story will keep readers guessing right up to the very satisfying ending."—Romance Junkies for Silence of the Wolf "Terry Spear weaves paranormal, suspense, and romance together in one non-stop rollercoaster of passion and adventure."—Love Romance Passion for Destiny of the Wolf