Author: D. W. Fisher
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Welcome to the inspiring world of Calvin Wilson Mateer, a dedicated missionary whose lifelong journey in Shantung, China, unfolds with profound impact and enduring legacy. As you delve into this compelling biography, prepare to be moved by Mateer's unwavering commitment and the transformative power of his mission. Follow Calvin Wilson Mateer's remarkable life as he navigates the challenges and triumphs of spreading the gospel in China for over four decades. From the early struggles to the establishment of lasting educational and cultural contributions, witness Mateer's dedication to service and his deep connection to the people of Shantung. This biography explores themes of faith, resilience, and cultural exchange, offering profound insights into Mateer's character and the historical context of missionary work in 19th and early 20th-century China. Through meticulous research and personal anecdotes, D. W. Fisher brings to life the vibrant world of Mateer's missionary efforts. With its blend of history, faith, and cultural exploration, "Calvin Wilson Mateer, Forty-Five Years a Missionary in Shantung, China" provides a captivating narrative that will resonate with readers interested in missionary history, Chinese culture, and the power of faith in action. Since its publication, Fisher's biography has received acclaim for its depth of research, compelling storytelling, and its portrayal of Mateer's enduring impact on the region. Its timeless themes and historical significance make it a valuable addition to any reader's collection. Join us on a journey through history and faith with Calvin Wilson Mateer. Discover how one man's mission became a testament to the power of belief, dedication, and the enduring spirit of humanity. Grab your copy now and experience the legacy of Calvin Wilson Mateer. Don't miss this chance to explore the life and legacy of Calvin Wilson Mateer. Let "Calvin Wilson Mateer, Forty-Five Years a Missionary in Shantung, China" inspire you with its rich narrative and profound insights. Order your copy today and embark on a journey of faith and cultural exploration.
My Misspent Youth
Author: Meghan Daum
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250067693
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The cult classic essay collection from “one of the most emotionally exacting, mercilessly candid, deeply funny . . . writers of our time” (Cheryl Strayed, The New York Times Book Review). First published in 2001, My Misspent Youthcaptured a generation’s uneasy coming of age as the world made its chaotic way into a new millennium. It also established Meghan Daum as a leading literary voice, widely celebrated for her fresh, provocative approach to the hidden fault lines of America’s cultural landscape. From her New Yorker essays about the financial demands of big-city ambition and the ethereal, strangely old-fashioned allure of cyber-relationships to her dazzlingly hilarious riff about musical passions that give way to middle-brow paraphernalia, Daum delves into the center of things while closely examining the detritus that spills out along the way. With precision and well-balanced irony, Daum implicates herself as readily as she does the targets that fascinate and horrify her.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250067693
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The cult classic essay collection from “one of the most emotionally exacting, mercilessly candid, deeply funny . . . writers of our time” (Cheryl Strayed, The New York Times Book Review). First published in 2001, My Misspent Youthcaptured a generation’s uneasy coming of age as the world made its chaotic way into a new millennium. It also established Meghan Daum as a leading literary voice, widely celebrated for her fresh, provocative approach to the hidden fault lines of America’s cultural landscape. From her New Yorker essays about the financial demands of big-city ambition and the ethereal, strangely old-fashioned allure of cyber-relationships to her dazzlingly hilarious riff about musical passions that give way to middle-brow paraphernalia, Daum delves into the center of things while closely examining the detritus that spills out along the way. With precision and well-balanced irony, Daum implicates herself as readily as she does the targets that fascinate and horrify her.
Colleges That Change Lives
Author: Loren Pope
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101221348
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Prospective college students and their parents have been relying on Loren Pope's expertise since 1995, when he published the first edition of this indispensable guide. This new edition profiles 41 colleges—all of which outdo the Ivies and research universities in producing performers, not only among A students but also among those who get Bs and Cs. Contents include: Evaluations of each school's program and "personality" Candid assessments by students, professors, and deans Information on the progress of graduates This new edition not only revisits schools listed in previous volumes to give readers a comprehensive assessment, it also addresses such issues as homeschooling, learning disabilities, and single-sex education.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101221348
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Prospective college students and their parents have been relying on Loren Pope's expertise since 1995, when he published the first edition of this indispensable guide. This new edition profiles 41 colleges—all of which outdo the Ivies and research universities in producing performers, not only among A students but also among those who get Bs and Cs. Contents include: Evaluations of each school's program and "personality" Candid assessments by students, professors, and deans Information on the progress of graduates This new edition not only revisits schools listed in previous volumes to give readers a comprehensive assessment, it also addresses such issues as homeschooling, learning disabilities, and single-sex education.
Calvin Wilson Mateer, Forty-Five Years A Missionary in Shantung, China : A Biography
Author: D. W. Fisher
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Welcome to the inspiring world of Calvin Wilson Mateer, a dedicated missionary whose lifelong journey in Shantung, China, unfolds with profound impact and enduring legacy. As you delve into this compelling biography, prepare to be moved by Mateer's unwavering commitment and the transformative power of his mission. Follow Calvin Wilson Mateer's remarkable life as he navigates the challenges and triumphs of spreading the gospel in China for over four decades. From the early struggles to the establishment of lasting educational and cultural contributions, witness Mateer's dedication to service and his deep connection to the people of Shantung. This biography explores themes of faith, resilience, and cultural exchange, offering profound insights into Mateer's character and the historical context of missionary work in 19th and early 20th-century China. Through meticulous research and personal anecdotes, D. W. Fisher brings to life the vibrant world of Mateer's missionary efforts. With its blend of history, faith, and cultural exploration, "Calvin Wilson Mateer, Forty-Five Years a Missionary in Shantung, China" provides a captivating narrative that will resonate with readers interested in missionary history, Chinese culture, and the power of faith in action. Since its publication, Fisher's biography has received acclaim for its depth of research, compelling storytelling, and its portrayal of Mateer's enduring impact on the region. Its timeless themes and historical significance make it a valuable addition to any reader's collection. Join us on a journey through history and faith with Calvin Wilson Mateer. Discover how one man's mission became a testament to the power of belief, dedication, and the enduring spirit of humanity. Grab your copy now and experience the legacy of Calvin Wilson Mateer. Don't miss this chance to explore the life and legacy of Calvin Wilson Mateer. Let "Calvin Wilson Mateer, Forty-Five Years a Missionary in Shantung, China" inspire you with its rich narrative and profound insights. Order your copy today and embark on a journey of faith and cultural exploration.
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Welcome to the inspiring world of Calvin Wilson Mateer, a dedicated missionary whose lifelong journey in Shantung, China, unfolds with profound impact and enduring legacy. As you delve into this compelling biography, prepare to be moved by Mateer's unwavering commitment and the transformative power of his mission. Follow Calvin Wilson Mateer's remarkable life as he navigates the challenges and triumphs of spreading the gospel in China for over four decades. From the early struggles to the establishment of lasting educational and cultural contributions, witness Mateer's dedication to service and his deep connection to the people of Shantung. This biography explores themes of faith, resilience, and cultural exchange, offering profound insights into Mateer's character and the historical context of missionary work in 19th and early 20th-century China. Through meticulous research and personal anecdotes, D. W. Fisher brings to life the vibrant world of Mateer's missionary efforts. With its blend of history, faith, and cultural exploration, "Calvin Wilson Mateer, Forty-Five Years a Missionary in Shantung, China" provides a captivating narrative that will resonate with readers interested in missionary history, Chinese culture, and the power of faith in action. Since its publication, Fisher's biography has received acclaim for its depth of research, compelling storytelling, and its portrayal of Mateer's enduring impact on the region. Its timeless themes and historical significance make it a valuable addition to any reader's collection. Join us on a journey through history and faith with Calvin Wilson Mateer. Discover how one man's mission became a testament to the power of belief, dedication, and the enduring spirit of humanity. Grab your copy now and experience the legacy of Calvin Wilson Mateer. Don't miss this chance to explore the life and legacy of Calvin Wilson Mateer. Let "Calvin Wilson Mateer, Forty-Five Years a Missionary in Shantung, China" inspire you with its rich narrative and profound insights. Order your copy today and embark on a journey of faith and cultural exploration.
Everybody's Favorite
Author: Maureen Holohan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743427238
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Sweet P. The Real Deal. Big Time. Some kids told me they'd pay cold cash just to have one of my nicknames. Even the big-talking boys begged me for games of one-on-one. Audiences crowded the courts as I smiled politely, racked up my points, and took care of my basketball business. The fans always rooted for me, which was cool, but I needed a break from the hoops spotlight. I thought going to soccer camp with the ballplayers would give me a chance to live in someone else's shadow for once. But when we arrived, the coaches pegged me as the superstar the second I stepped out of the car. Soon I found myself running with a few campers who bent the rules.... Meet the Ballplayers -- a fearless five with a passion for sports, hanging with friends, and life on Broadway Avenue.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743427238
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Sweet P. The Real Deal. Big Time. Some kids told me they'd pay cold cash just to have one of my nicknames. Even the big-talking boys begged me for games of one-on-one. Audiences crowded the courts as I smiled politely, racked up my points, and took care of my basketball business. The fans always rooted for me, which was cool, but I needed a break from the hoops spotlight. I thought going to soccer camp with the ballplayers would give me a chance to live in someone else's shadow for once. But when we arrived, the coaches pegged me as the superstar the second I stepped out of the car. Soon I found myself running with a few campers who bent the rules.... Meet the Ballplayers -- a fearless five with a passion for sports, hanging with friends, and life on Broadway Avenue.
The London Trilogy
Author: Edward St. Boniface
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1783061251
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
This is a trilogy about three young men finding the fulfillment of their youthful ambitions, from the late 1980s onwards, in rock music and journalism, up to the present day and middle age. As middle age comes on, each must accept a wider responsibility for their past sins. Having either emigrated to or been born in London, all of them become caught up in tantalising opportunities in the capital to fulfill their ambitions of success and fame. Each of them also finds that success comes with an immense price for them personally, and private failures that unmercifully torment them. Their hopeful idealism and dreams become tainted by ruthlessness, opportunism and betrayal of their principles. As each character grows older, he realises he wants to redeem himself and somehow resolve the worst things he has perpetrated in his life – but true redemption requires genuine sacrifice; one even more intense and difficult than their hard-won successes of the past. It may be more than any of them can endure. All of this happens against the background of London’s fantastic, fabulous variety and wealth and exoticism, opportunity and glamour, corruption and poverty and loneliness and harshness. Its pitfalls, rewards and insatiable demands as a fast-moving cultural and media capital are a significant part of the novel’s tone, with an intensified sense of time and place. Edward St. Boniface takes inspiration from a wide range of authors, including Ray Bradbury, Mark Z. Danielewski and David Foster Wallace. The London Trilogy is a work of adult contemporary fiction that will appeal to fans of highbrow and literary novels, bildungsromans and satire.
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1783061251
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
This is a trilogy about three young men finding the fulfillment of their youthful ambitions, from the late 1980s onwards, in rock music and journalism, up to the present day and middle age. As middle age comes on, each must accept a wider responsibility for their past sins. Having either emigrated to or been born in London, all of them become caught up in tantalising opportunities in the capital to fulfill their ambitions of success and fame. Each of them also finds that success comes with an immense price for them personally, and private failures that unmercifully torment them. Their hopeful idealism and dreams become tainted by ruthlessness, opportunism and betrayal of their principles. As each character grows older, he realises he wants to redeem himself and somehow resolve the worst things he has perpetrated in his life – but true redemption requires genuine sacrifice; one even more intense and difficult than their hard-won successes of the past. It may be more than any of them can endure. All of this happens against the background of London’s fantastic, fabulous variety and wealth and exoticism, opportunity and glamour, corruption and poverty and loneliness and harshness. Its pitfalls, rewards and insatiable demands as a fast-moving cultural and media capital are a significant part of the novel’s tone, with an intensified sense of time and place. Edward St. Boniface takes inspiration from a wide range of authors, including Ray Bradbury, Mark Z. Danielewski and David Foster Wallace. The London Trilogy is a work of adult contemporary fiction that will appeal to fans of highbrow and literary novels, bildungsromans and satire.
Youth's Companion
The End of Autumn
Author: Michael Oriard
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0252056086
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Much of Michael Oriard's education took place outside the schoolroom of his native Spokane, Washington, during "slaughter practices" on high school football fields. He was taught to "punish" and "dominate," to rouse his school spirit with religion, and to "tough it" through injuries, even serious ones. At the age of eighteen he entered Notre Dame and walked onto the football team, where studying hard was never harder. By his senior year, playing for Ara Parseghian's Fighting Irish, he was the starting center and co-captain of the team. After graduating, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and head coach Hank Stram. There he learned what it meant to be "owned." He rediscovered the game as it was played by grown men with families who were still treated like children and who dreaded nothing more than the end of their football careers. And without their fully realizing the consequences, every hard tackle inflicted its injury, some gradually growing into chronic conditions, some suddenly cutting a player's career short and ushering him off the field to be soon forgotten. In this thoughtful narrative, Oriard describes the dreams of glory, the game day anxieties, the brutal training camps and harsh practices, his starry-eyed experience at Notre Dame, and the cold-blooded business of professional football. Told from the inside, the book leaves aside the hype and the pathos of the game to present a direct and honest account of the personal rewards but also the costs players paid to make others rich and entertained. Originally published in 1982, The End of Autumn recounts the experiences of an ordinary player in a bygone era--before ESPN, before the Bowl Championship Series, before free agency and million-dollar salaries for NFL players. In a new afterword, Oriard reflects on the process of writing the book and how the game has changed in the thirty years since his "retirement" from football at the age of twenty-six.
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0252056086
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Much of Michael Oriard's education took place outside the schoolroom of his native Spokane, Washington, during "slaughter practices" on high school football fields. He was taught to "punish" and "dominate," to rouse his school spirit with religion, and to "tough it" through injuries, even serious ones. At the age of eighteen he entered Notre Dame and walked onto the football team, where studying hard was never harder. By his senior year, playing for Ara Parseghian's Fighting Irish, he was the starting center and co-captain of the team. After graduating, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and head coach Hank Stram. There he learned what it meant to be "owned." He rediscovered the game as it was played by grown men with families who were still treated like children and who dreaded nothing more than the end of their football careers. And without their fully realizing the consequences, every hard tackle inflicted its injury, some gradually growing into chronic conditions, some suddenly cutting a player's career short and ushering him off the field to be soon forgotten. In this thoughtful narrative, Oriard describes the dreams of glory, the game day anxieties, the brutal training camps and harsh practices, his starry-eyed experience at Notre Dame, and the cold-blooded business of professional football. Told from the inside, the book leaves aside the hype and the pathos of the game to present a direct and honest account of the personal rewards but also the costs players paid to make others rich and entertained. Originally published in 1982, The End of Autumn recounts the experiences of an ordinary player in a bygone era--before ESPN, before the Bowl Championship Series, before free agency and million-dollar salaries for NFL players. In a new afterword, Oriard reflects on the process of writing the book and how the game has changed in the thirty years since his "retirement" from football at the age of twenty-six.
Color Your Future
Author: Taylor Hartman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684865718
Category : Character
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684865718
Category : Character
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Pharmaceutical Journal;
Single at Heart
Author: Bella DePaulo
Publisher: Souvenir Press
ISBN: 180522400X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
'America's foremost thinker and writer on the single experience ' Atlantic 'Bella DePaulo isn't just a powerhouse, she's a lighthouse ... We need more luminaries like her' Catherine Gray, author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Single All too often, society issues dire warnings about the risks of single living. But is finding a romantic partner really a requirement for a full life? World-leading expert on single life Dr Bella DePaulo argues that a healthy, happy life is possible not in spite of being single - but because of it. DePaulo draws on her research expertise, as well as her own experience as a single woman, to demonstrate how choosing to be single can provide confidence, strength and deep fulfilment. With advice on topics including solitude, freedom, intimacy, children and societal pressure, Single at Heart addresses misconceptions about single life and gives you the tools and self-knowledge to stand up for what is right for you.
Publisher: Souvenir Press
ISBN: 180522400X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
'America's foremost thinker and writer on the single experience ' Atlantic 'Bella DePaulo isn't just a powerhouse, she's a lighthouse ... We need more luminaries like her' Catherine Gray, author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Single All too often, society issues dire warnings about the risks of single living. But is finding a romantic partner really a requirement for a full life? World-leading expert on single life Dr Bella DePaulo argues that a healthy, happy life is possible not in spite of being single - but because of it. DePaulo draws on her research expertise, as well as her own experience as a single woman, to demonstrate how choosing to be single can provide confidence, strength and deep fulfilment. With advice on topics including solitude, freedom, intimacy, children and societal pressure, Single at Heart addresses misconceptions about single life and gives you the tools and self-knowledge to stand up for what is right for you.