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Author: Bill Tammeus Publisher: University of Missouri Press ISBN: 0826263402 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 264
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Because of the peculiar momentary nature of journalism, not every column can stand the test of time. But many--even those about events nearly gone from the public consciousness--contain lasting truths. A Gift of Meaning is a collection of those lasting truths from Bill Tammeus, a columnist for the Kansas City Star. Each piece reveals Tammeus's attempt to wrestle eternal meaning from the events and experiences that sweep us along day by day. I stopped by a homeless shelter the other day to see someone I know. As I waited, I felt rather conspicuous in my suit and tie. In fact, the friendly man at the information desk asked me if I was a pastor. I chuckled. But as I sat in the lobby waiting to see the man I came to check on, I was struck again by what may be the most difficult of all human tasks: empathy. That is, the challenge of really putting ourselves in the shoes of others. In the end, A Gift of Meaning is not just a presentation of found meaning, but also a call to readers to stop and think for themselves. This book is an invitation to breathe deeply and seek out the meaning of what the world heaves at us each day. It is an offering of insights that will provide fresh ways of comprehending things readers thought they already understood.
Author: Genevieve Vaughan Publisher: Mimesis ISBN: 9788869770128 Category : Gifts Languages : en Pages : 0
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The author offers a paradigm-shifting view of the structure of material and verbal communication, based on the mother-child experience and confirmed by recent research in infant psychology. This view justifies a relational epistemology that informs the material gift economy, as well as the structure of language itself. Provisioning economies give value to the receivers, and the circulation of gifts consolidates community. Understanding language as verbal gifting unites other orientations with reason, to liberate us from biopathic, patriarchal conceptions of humanity. Sketched against this background, Vaughan introduces a conception of monetized exchange as a gift-denying and expropriating psychological mechanism, which is an unintended collective by product of verbal communication.
Author: O. Henry Publisher: Amila Jay ISBN: 3986779213 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 11
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"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time.
Author: Marcia Cannon Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com ISBN: 1459624238 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 266
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The Gift of Anger shows you how to discover the deeper meaning behind your anger, and change the relationships and situations in your life that frustrate you. In seven simple and effective steps, this book guides you past any level of anger, from mild irritation to rage, and toward a balanced approach to using anger for greater understanding and well-being. By learning to see anger as a gift, you'll be able to: Regain emotional balance after becoming angry; Identify and name the unmet needs at the root of your anger; Create an action plan for ensuring your needs are met; and Understand and forgive others and have compassion for yourself.
Author: Gary Chapman Publisher: Moody Publishers ISBN: 1575678853 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 209
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Marriage should be based on love, right? But does it seem as though you and your spouse are speaking two different languages? #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman guides couples in identifying, understanding, and speaking their spouse's primary love language-quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, or physical touch. By learning the five love languages, you and your spouse will discover your unique love languages and learn practical steps in truly loving each other. Chapters are categorized by love language for easy reference, and each one ends with simple steps to express a specific language to your spouse and guide your marriage in the right direction. A newly designed love languages assessment will help you understand and strengthen your relationship. You can build a lasting, loving marriage together. Gary Chapman hosts a nationally syndicated daily radio program called A Love Language Minute that can be heard on more than 150 radio stations as well as the weekly syndicated program Building Relationships with Gary Chapman, which can both be heard on fivelovelanguages.com. The Five Love Languages is a consistent New York Times bestseller - with over 5 million copies sold and translated into 38 languages. This book is a sales phenomenon, with each year outselling the prior for 16 years running!
Author: Bill Tammeus Publisher: ISBN: Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 268
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Because of the peculiar momentary nature of journalism, not every column can stand the test of time. But many--even those about events nearly gone from the public consciousness--contain lasting truths. A Gift of Meaning is a collection of those lasting truths from Bill Tammeus, a columnist for the Kansas City Star. Each piece reveals Tammeus's attempt to wrestle eternal meaning from the events and experiences that sweep us along day by day. I stopped by a homeless shelter the other day to see someone I know. As I waited, I felt rather conspicuous in my suit and tie. In fact, the friendly man at the information desk asked me if I was a pastor. I chuckled. But as I sat in the lobby waiting to see the man I came to check on, I was struck again by what may be the most difficult of all human tasks: empathy. That is, the challenge of really putting ourselves in the shoes of others. In the end, A Gift of Meaning is not just a presentation of found meaning, but also a call to readers to stop and think for themselves. This book is an invitation to breathe deeply and seek out the meaning of what the world heaves at us each day. It is an offering of insights that will provide fresh ways of comprehending things readers thought they already understood.
Author: M. H. Clark Publisher: Compendium Publishing & Communications ISBN: 9781943200979 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 0
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There are friends who simply make life better. They fill your life with laughter and turn ordinary days into lasting memories. Ive Been Meaning to Tell You honors those treasured friendships you cant imagine life without. Narrated by a delightful lightning bug and bumblebee pair, this gift book tells the joyful story of friendship through playful illustrations and heartfelt sentiments.
Author: Garret Garrels Publisher: ISBN: 9781633189744 Category : Languages : en Pages : 101
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In our hurried lives of deadlines and destinations, what would it be like to move through the day knowing that every stranger might carry a transformative story? What if we knew that everyone carried a unique and available gift? How would you approach them? What would you say? Follow Garret Garrels on a unique experiment that changed the way he sees almost everything.