Author: D.C. Lyons
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1645441229
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
With Worn-Out Tools is the story of a fiftyish black call center executive who, at the height of his career, in one year is struck down with a series of serious health issues, a career transition, and a shift in family dynamics. Take his journey with him as he navigates through these midlife rites of passage that challenges his resolve, strains his resources, and reconfigures his paradigm. You will root for him, laugh with him, and cry with him as he works his way through his path which may be much like your path.
With Worn-Out Tools
Author: D.C. Lyons
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1645441229
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
With Worn-Out Tools is the story of a fiftyish black call center executive who, at the height of his career, in one year is struck down with a series of serious health issues, a career transition, and a shift in family dynamics. Take his journey with him as he navigates through these midlife rites of passage that challenges his resolve, strains his resources, and reconfigures his paradigm. You will root for him, laugh with him, and cry with him as he works his way through his path which may be much like your path.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1645441229
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
With Worn-Out Tools is the story of a fiftyish black call center executive who, at the height of his career, in one year is struck down with a series of serious health issues, a career transition, and a shift in family dynamics. Take his journey with him as he navigates through these midlife rites of passage that challenges his resolve, strains his resources, and reconfigures his paradigm. You will root for him, laugh with him, and cry with him as he works his way through his path which may be much like your path.
If -
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Maxims
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Maxims
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
The Ode Less Travelled
Author: Stephen Fry
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101216824
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Comedian and actor Stephen Fry's witty and practical guide, now in paperback, gives the aspiring poet or student the tools and confidence to write and understand poetry. Stephen Fry believes that if one can speak and read English, one can write poetry. In The Ode Less Travelled, he invites readers to discover the delights of writing poetry for pleasure and provides the tools and confidence to get started. Through enjoyable exercises, witty insights, and simple step-by-step advice, Fry introduces the concepts of Metre, Rhyme, Form, Diction, and Poetics. Most of us have never been taught to read or write poetry, and so it can seem mysterious and intimidating. But Fry, a wonderfully competent, engaging teacher and a writer of poetry himself, sets out to correct this problem by explaining the various elements of poetry in simple terms, without condescension. Fry's method works, and his enthusiasm is contagious as he explores different forms of poetry: the haiku, the ballad, the villanelle, and the sonnet, among many others. Along the way, he introduces us to poets we've heard of but never read. The Ode Less Travelled is not just the survey course you never took in college, it's a lively celebration of poetry that makes even the most reluctant reader want to pick up a pencil and give it a try.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101216824
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Comedian and actor Stephen Fry's witty and practical guide, now in paperback, gives the aspiring poet or student the tools and confidence to write and understand poetry. Stephen Fry believes that if one can speak and read English, one can write poetry. In The Ode Less Travelled, he invites readers to discover the delights of writing poetry for pleasure and provides the tools and confidence to get started. Through enjoyable exercises, witty insights, and simple step-by-step advice, Fry introduces the concepts of Metre, Rhyme, Form, Diction, and Poetics. Most of us have never been taught to read or write poetry, and so it can seem mysterious and intimidating. But Fry, a wonderfully competent, engaging teacher and a writer of poetry himself, sets out to correct this problem by explaining the various elements of poetry in simple terms, without condescension. Fry's method works, and his enthusiasm is contagious as he explores different forms of poetry: the haiku, the ballad, the villanelle, and the sonnet, among many others. Along the way, he introduces us to poets we've heard of but never read. The Ode Less Travelled is not just the survey course you never took in college, it's a lively celebration of poetry that makes even the most reluctant reader want to pick up a pencil and give it a try.
If You Will Lead
Author: Doug Moran
Publisher: Agate Publishing
ISBN: 193284158X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
"Management guide that uses Rudyard Kipling's poem "If--" to define leadership qualities. Uses great leaders of the past as examples of these leadership principals"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Agate Publishing
ISBN: 193284158X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
"Management guide that uses Rudyard Kipling's poem "If--" to define leadership qualities. Uses great leaders of the past as examples of these leadership principals"--Provided by publisher.
The Poet X
Author: Elizabeth Acevedo
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062662821
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
Winner of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, and the Pura Belpré Award! Fans of Jacqueline Woodson, Meg Medina, and Jason Reynolds will fall hard for this astonishing New York Times-bestselling novel-in-verse by an award-winning slam poet, about an Afro-Latina heroine who tells her story with blazing words and powerful truth. Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion onto the pages of a leather notebook, reciting the words to herself like prayers—especially after she catches feelings for a boy in her bio class named Aman, who her family can never know about. With Mami’s determination to force her daughter to obey the laws of the church, Xiomara understands that her thoughts are best kept to herself. So when she is invited to join her school’s slam poetry club, she doesn’t know how she could ever attend without her mami finding out. But she still can’t stop thinking about performing her poems. Because in the face of a world that may not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to be silent. “Crackles with energy and snaps with authenticity and voice.” —Justina Ireland, author of Dread Nation “An incredibly potent debut.” —Jason Reynolds, author of the National Book Award Finalist Ghost “Acevedo has amplified the voices of girls en el barrio who are equal parts goddess, saint, warrior, and hero.” —Ibi Zoboi, author of American Street This young adult novel, a selection of the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List, is an excellent choice for accelerated tween readers in grades 6 to 8. Plus don't miss Elizabeth Acevedo's With the Fire on High and Clap When You Land!
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062662821
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
Winner of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, and the Pura Belpré Award! Fans of Jacqueline Woodson, Meg Medina, and Jason Reynolds will fall hard for this astonishing New York Times-bestselling novel-in-verse by an award-winning slam poet, about an Afro-Latina heroine who tells her story with blazing words and powerful truth. Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion onto the pages of a leather notebook, reciting the words to herself like prayers—especially after she catches feelings for a boy in her bio class named Aman, who her family can never know about. With Mami’s determination to force her daughter to obey the laws of the church, Xiomara understands that her thoughts are best kept to herself. So when she is invited to join her school’s slam poetry club, she doesn’t know how she could ever attend without her mami finding out. But she still can’t stop thinking about performing her poems. Because in the face of a world that may not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to be silent. “Crackles with energy and snaps with authenticity and voice.” —Justina Ireland, author of Dread Nation “An incredibly potent debut.” —Jason Reynolds, author of the National Book Award Finalist Ghost “Acevedo has amplified the voices of girls en el barrio who are equal parts goddess, saint, warrior, and hero.” —Ibi Zoboi, author of American Street This young adult novel, a selection of the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List, is an excellent choice for accelerated tween readers in grades 6 to 8. Plus don't miss Elizabeth Acevedo's With the Fire on High and Clap When You Land!
The Worn Out Woman
Author: Dr. Steve Stephens
Publisher: Multnomah
ISBN: 030756407X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
For the growing number of women who want to drop out because they are stressed out, this easy read provides practical solutions. Women can immediately apply these tools and strategies for limiting commitments, identifying gifts, dealing with emotions, nurturing the spirit, burying anxieties, facing the past, celebrating accomplishments, developing a support network, and protecting dreams. The Worn-Out Woman will help the reader trade in a life of running on empty for a life that is meaningful and fulfilling. She will find and recapture her passion, finally realizing the great potential God gave her. You’ve come a long way...maybe. “Most days I feel overwhelmed.” “I want to run away and start over.” “The joy and excitement are gone.” There are more than 60 million worn-out women in the U.S. today. If you’re among them, this book will be like a retreat for your soul. One short chapter at a time, you’ll find simple steps to bring back the joy and energy of a rich life. What’s more, you’ll finally understand and learn to manage the sources of your exhaustion—perfectionism, guilt, unrealistic expectations, and difficult people—in a healthy way. Story Behind the Book We have written this book because it will provide the worn out women of today’s society with practical solutions to those who want to drop out because they are stressed out. Although some of you will look for quick checklists… wanting to jump to the “just let me unclutter my life” sections… we know the value of uncluttering you heart first. For that reason, we’ve included chapters for all areas of your life—emotional, mental, social, physical and spiritual. Most other books focus on learning to say no, simplifying your lifestyle, organization, and nurturing your spirit. Our book is unique because it includes all of these but also covers solutions for the root causes of why women do too much.
Publisher: Multnomah
ISBN: 030756407X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
For the growing number of women who want to drop out because they are stressed out, this easy read provides practical solutions. Women can immediately apply these tools and strategies for limiting commitments, identifying gifts, dealing with emotions, nurturing the spirit, burying anxieties, facing the past, celebrating accomplishments, developing a support network, and protecting dreams. The Worn-Out Woman will help the reader trade in a life of running on empty for a life that is meaningful and fulfilling. She will find and recapture her passion, finally realizing the great potential God gave her. You’ve come a long way...maybe. “Most days I feel overwhelmed.” “I want to run away and start over.” “The joy and excitement are gone.” There are more than 60 million worn-out women in the U.S. today. If you’re among them, this book will be like a retreat for your soul. One short chapter at a time, you’ll find simple steps to bring back the joy and energy of a rich life. What’s more, you’ll finally understand and learn to manage the sources of your exhaustion—perfectionism, guilt, unrealistic expectations, and difficult people—in a healthy way. Story Behind the Book We have written this book because it will provide the worn out women of today’s society with practical solutions to those who want to drop out because they are stressed out. Although some of you will look for quick checklists… wanting to jump to the “just let me unclutter my life” sections… we know the value of uncluttering you heart first. For that reason, we’ve included chapters for all areas of your life—emotional, mental, social, physical and spiritual. Most other books focus on learning to say no, simplifying your lifestyle, organization, and nurturing your spirit. Our book is unique because it includes all of these but also covers solutions for the root causes of why women do too much.
A Guide to Stoicism
Author: St. George Stock
Publisher: The Floating Press
ISBN: 1775418448
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
One of the most influential schools of classical philosophy, stoicism emerged in the third century BCE and later grew in popularity through the work of proponents such as Seneca and Epictetus. This informative introductory volume provides an overview and brief history of the stoicism movement.
Publisher: The Floating Press
ISBN: 1775418448
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
One of the most influential schools of classical philosophy, stoicism emerged in the third century BCE and later grew in popularity through the work of proponents such as Seneca and Epictetus. This informative introductory volume provides an overview and brief history of the stoicism movement.
The Book of Prayer
Author: Renuka N. Khandekar
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780670911462
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
The Book Of Prayer Is A Multi-Faith Collection Of Prayers, Sayings And Devotional Poems, Brought Together As Inspirations And Reflections For Each Day Of The Year. Represented Here Are All The World Major Faiths And Traditions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism And Zoroastrianism. Prophets, Saints, And Ordinary Seekers, Some Known, Many Anonymous, Show Us The Way To A Celebration Of The Divine And A Sacred Connection With All Life. Contained In These Pages Is The Wisdom Of The Great Religious Texts, Among Them The Upanishads, The Bible, The Quran, The Dhammapada And The Adi Granth. There Are Verses By Mystics And Saints-Poets Like Kabir, Bulle Shah, Lal Ded, Meera Bai, Jnaneshwar, Aandal, Mahadeviakka And St. Francis Of Assisi, And Poems By Famous Literary Figures Like John Donne, Christina Rossetti And Gerard Manley Hopkins. Also Included Are Songs Of Hope Composed By People Coping With The Compulsions Of Everyday Life?Farmers, Sailors, Doctors And Students.
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780670911462
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
The Book Of Prayer Is A Multi-Faith Collection Of Prayers, Sayings And Devotional Poems, Brought Together As Inspirations And Reflections For Each Day Of The Year. Represented Here Are All The World Major Faiths And Traditions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism And Zoroastrianism. Prophets, Saints, And Ordinary Seekers, Some Known, Many Anonymous, Show Us The Way To A Celebration Of The Divine And A Sacred Connection With All Life. Contained In These Pages Is The Wisdom Of The Great Religious Texts, Among Them The Upanishads, The Bible, The Quran, The Dhammapada And The Adi Granth. There Are Verses By Mystics And Saints-Poets Like Kabir, Bulle Shah, Lal Ded, Meera Bai, Jnaneshwar, Aandal, Mahadeviakka And St. Francis Of Assisi, And Poems By Famous Literary Figures Like John Donne, Christina Rossetti And Gerard Manley Hopkins. Also Included Are Songs Of Hope Composed By People Coping With The Compulsions Of Everyday Life?Farmers, Sailors, Doctors And Students.
Harlem Shadows
Author: Claude McKay
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
My Little Red Toolbox
Author: Stephen Johnson
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152021542
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Open the book to find the tools such as the hammer, the wrench, and the screwdriver; and to find the shapes such as circle, triangle, and square; and to use the tools to pretend making things.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152021542
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Open the book to find the tools such as the hammer, the wrench, and the screwdriver; and to find the shapes such as circle, triangle, and square; and to use the tools to pretend making things.