Author: Dhruv Nigam
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
"Oh tomorrow, whatever you have in store for me, I can't wait to lock horns with you!" A risky invitation. A pinch of strychnine. A plethora of secrets… Jeremy Squalor appears to have a perfect life- a thriving company, a lovely mansion and a perfect marriage. But one night an enlightening dream pricks his conscience. He decides to keep a party to make amends, but a gesture of reaching out and trying to heal old wounds takes a deadly turn, turning a pleasant afternoon into a hurricane for all the guests and changing their lives forever. Come, delve into 'The Mirror Never Lies': a tale of passion, suspense and suppressed emotions...
The Mirror Never Lies
Author: Dhruv Nigam
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
"Oh tomorrow, whatever you have in store for me, I can't wait to lock horns with you!" A risky invitation. A pinch of strychnine. A plethora of secrets… Jeremy Squalor appears to have a perfect life- a thriving company, a lovely mansion and a perfect marriage. But one night an enlightening dream pricks his conscience. He decides to keep a party to make amends, but a gesture of reaching out and trying to heal old wounds takes a deadly turn, turning a pleasant afternoon into a hurricane for all the guests and changing their lives forever. Come, delve into 'The Mirror Never Lies': a tale of passion, suspense and suppressed emotions...
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
"Oh tomorrow, whatever you have in store for me, I can't wait to lock horns with you!" A risky invitation. A pinch of strychnine. A plethora of secrets… Jeremy Squalor appears to have a perfect life- a thriving company, a lovely mansion and a perfect marriage. But one night an enlightening dream pricks his conscience. He decides to keep a party to make amends, but a gesture of reaching out and trying to heal old wounds takes a deadly turn, turning a pleasant afternoon into a hurricane for all the guests and changing their lives forever. Come, delve into 'The Mirror Never Lies': a tale of passion, suspense and suppressed emotions...
The Unsinkable Canoe
Author: Marc Tremayne
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 166983235X
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
This is a book written for you. For me. Anybody. Anywhere. For those people really wanting To move ahead and change their lives for the better. And the betterment of those around them. It takes you on a fun filled journey: Explaining step by step. In clear simple language, how to confidently take control of your life. Through the transforming powers of Self-love. Self-love. A Love exclusively focusing on your very own wellbeing and happiness. Allowing the sun within to shine without. It’s about you becoming a better you. In all areas of your life. Enabling better expression, joy, and freedom through the feelings that Self-love bring about. And goes on to explain clearly why this must take place firstly before anything else around you can change. Leading to a happier and more fulfilled and engaging life experience! As you grow through Self-love, so does the world you live in.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 166983235X
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
This is a book written for you. For me. Anybody. Anywhere. For those people really wanting To move ahead and change their lives for the better. And the betterment of those around them. It takes you on a fun filled journey: Explaining step by step. In clear simple language, how to confidently take control of your life. Through the transforming powers of Self-love. Self-love. A Love exclusively focusing on your very own wellbeing and happiness. Allowing the sun within to shine without. It’s about you becoming a better you. In all areas of your life. Enabling better expression, joy, and freedom through the feelings that Self-love bring about. And goes on to explain clearly why this must take place firstly before anything else around you can change. Leading to a happier and more fulfilled and engaging life experience! As you grow through Self-love, so does the world you live in.
A Variation of Inspiration
Author: Reginald Barnes
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
A variation of inspiration is exactly what Reginald Barnes hopes and prays that the reader will find in this book. There are many great books available to readers, but there are also too many books that are not healthy reading material. Speaking for myself, I can confirm this to be true, for many books can have adverse effects on us. A Variation of Inspiration consists of true-to-life Bible-related material. Some are based on personal experience, some on family experience, but all are related to the true Scripture. Each poem has a story to explain what inspired the writing of each poem. Each story has a Bible verse related to the story. Each poem, story, and verse has a picture that relates to the topic of the poem. It is the author's hope and prayer that you will find something in this book that will be an inspiration to you.
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
A variation of inspiration is exactly what Reginald Barnes hopes and prays that the reader will find in this book. There are many great books available to readers, but there are also too many books that are not healthy reading material. Speaking for myself, I can confirm this to be true, for many books can have adverse effects on us. A Variation of Inspiration consists of true-to-life Bible-related material. Some are based on personal experience, some on family experience, but all are related to the true Scripture. Each poem has a story to explain what inspired the writing of each poem. Each story has a Bible verse related to the story. Each poem, story, and verse has a picture that relates to the topic of the poem. It is the author's hope and prayer that you will find something in this book that will be an inspiration to you.
The Journey to Inspire
Author: Anshal Marquis
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1469189038
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
If it were not for the hard times that we face, we would never know how good it feels to live comfortable. The past helps us appreciate our future, for in our experiences we are made strong to face the challenges life gives. These challenges will shape you into the person you want to become and you will be proud of who you are tomorrow. I hope this book has helped you shoulder lifes difficult times and has been a source of encouragement when needed. Its not the difficult times that hold us down; its not having faith thats what keeps you in the dirt.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1469189038
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
If it were not for the hard times that we face, we would never know how good it feels to live comfortable. The past helps us appreciate our future, for in our experiences we are made strong to face the challenges life gives. These challenges will shape you into the person you want to become and you will be proud of who you are tomorrow. I hope this book has helped you shoulder lifes difficult times and has been a source of encouragement when needed. Its not the difficult times that hold us down; its not having faith thats what keeps you in the dirt.
Journey Through the Mirror
Author: T. R. Williams
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476713421
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Following Journey Into the Flame—“a spiritual adventure of the first order” (New York Times bestselling author Felix Palma)—comes the second part in a post-apocalyptic trilogy about a set of ancient books that hold the key to humanity’s survival. In 2030, after the Great Disruption brought humanity to the brink of a second dark age, the Chronicles of Satraya were discovered, restoring hope in the world. But the secret powers in their pages remained largely unknown. There were some, however, who understood them. The Reges Hominum, the Kings of Men, a clandestine group influencing history from the shadows, sought to use their hidden gifts to regain world control. But their plans were foiled by an unlikely group: Alain Perrot, an eccentric old man and former member of the Council of Satraya; Special Agent Valerie Perrot, his daughter; and Logan Ford, a young painter who discovered he was the son of one of the Chronicles’ original finders, long since murdered in an effort to protect them. Soon, seemingly unrelated global events pull Logan and his allies into another contest with those enemies determined to bring a rising world back down. The earth’s still-recovering energy supply is put at risk. Illnesses spread. Earthquakes without epicenters shatter the land. And the only things holding the world together are the Chronicles, connected to a series of scattered, hidden mirrors around the globe. With T.R. Williams’s trademark excitement, mystery, magic, and deep wisdom, the second book in the Rising World trilogy ensures that you will never look at your reflection the same way again.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476713421
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Following Journey Into the Flame—“a spiritual adventure of the first order” (New York Times bestselling author Felix Palma)—comes the second part in a post-apocalyptic trilogy about a set of ancient books that hold the key to humanity’s survival. In 2030, after the Great Disruption brought humanity to the brink of a second dark age, the Chronicles of Satraya were discovered, restoring hope in the world. But the secret powers in their pages remained largely unknown. There were some, however, who understood them. The Reges Hominum, the Kings of Men, a clandestine group influencing history from the shadows, sought to use their hidden gifts to regain world control. But their plans were foiled by an unlikely group: Alain Perrot, an eccentric old man and former member of the Council of Satraya; Special Agent Valerie Perrot, his daughter; and Logan Ford, a young painter who discovered he was the son of one of the Chronicles’ original finders, long since murdered in an effort to protect them. Soon, seemingly unrelated global events pull Logan and his allies into another contest with those enemies determined to bring a rising world back down. The earth’s still-recovering energy supply is put at risk. Illnesses spread. Earthquakes without epicenters shatter the land. And the only things holding the world together are the Chronicles, connected to a series of scattered, hidden mirrors around the globe. With T.R. Williams’s trademark excitement, mystery, magic, and deep wisdom, the second book in the Rising World trilogy ensures that you will never look at your reflection the same way again.
Just Like February
Author: Deborah Batterman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1943006490
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
To Rachel, there’s no one in the world like her uncle Jake. Handsome and mysterious, he fills her with stories, sends postcards and gifts from exotic places. And he’s so much more fun to be with than her parents, who are always fighting. When she learns he’s gay, she keeps it under wraps. And when he gets sick, she doesn’t even tell her best friends. Until she realizes that secrecy does more harm than good. Framed by the passions of the ’60s and the AIDS crisis of the ’80s, Just Like February begins with the wedding of Rachel’s parents when she’s five and ends with her sexual awakening as Jake is dying. As this poignant coming-of-age story unfolds, Rachel is forced to reckon with a home broken by the stormy love between her mother (a social worker) and her father (a Vietnam veteran) and a heart broken by the realities of homophobia and AIDS.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1943006490
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
To Rachel, there’s no one in the world like her uncle Jake. Handsome and mysterious, he fills her with stories, sends postcards and gifts from exotic places. And he’s so much more fun to be with than her parents, who are always fighting. When she learns he’s gay, she keeps it under wraps. And when he gets sick, she doesn’t even tell her best friends. Until she realizes that secrecy does more harm than good. Framed by the passions of the ’60s and the AIDS crisis of the ’80s, Just Like February begins with the wedding of Rachel’s parents when she’s five and ends with her sexual awakening as Jake is dying. As this poignant coming-of-age story unfolds, Rachel is forced to reckon with a home broken by the stormy love between her mother (a social worker) and her father (a Vietnam veteran) and a heart broken by the realities of homophobia and AIDS.
The Jube Dog Never Lies
Author: Ramin Zahed
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595129323
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
This unusual coming of age story is set in Tehran, right before and after the 1979 revolution, which replaced the Shah’s westernized regime with the rule of Moslem fundamentalists. The story’s narrator is a 12-year-old boy with an overactive imagination, who is in love with all things American and is surrounded by tight-knit web of eccentric relatives. In his chaotic world, street dogs give profound advice; otherworldly jins co-exist with humans; and an ancient culture lives side by side with the daily rhythms of American pop songs and sitcoms. Despite its exotic milieu, the characters and events of the book will seem strangely familiar to all of us who have lived through the difficult process of growing up. This may be an Iranian family, but readers everywhere will be able to identify with the narrator's rivalries with his brother, the summertimecar trips, the painful pangs of first love, disastrous dinner parties at home, and the dark shadows that death casts on daily life. The book also gives readers a colorful account of living through a difficult political climate through the eyes of a young boy; a perspective beyond what appears on TV news and daily headlines, and an interesting comment on the role of American pop culture in a Third World country.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595129323
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
This unusual coming of age story is set in Tehran, right before and after the 1979 revolution, which replaced the Shah’s westernized regime with the rule of Moslem fundamentalists. The story’s narrator is a 12-year-old boy with an overactive imagination, who is in love with all things American and is surrounded by tight-knit web of eccentric relatives. In his chaotic world, street dogs give profound advice; otherworldly jins co-exist with humans; and an ancient culture lives side by side with the daily rhythms of American pop songs and sitcoms. Despite its exotic milieu, the characters and events of the book will seem strangely familiar to all of us who have lived through the difficult process of growing up. This may be an Iranian family, but readers everywhere will be able to identify with the narrator's rivalries with his brother, the summertimecar trips, the painful pangs of first love, disastrous dinner parties at home, and the dark shadows that death casts on daily life. The book also gives readers a colorful account of living through a difficult political climate through the eyes of a young boy; a perspective beyond what appears on TV news and daily headlines, and an interesting comment on the role of American pop culture in a Third World country.
Plato in L.A.
Author: Donatien Grau
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 1606065742
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
No thinker in the West has had a wider and more sustained influence than the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. From philosophy to drama, religion to politics, it is difficult to find a current cultural or social phenomenon that is not in some aspect indebted to the famous philosopher and the Platonic tradition. It should come as no surprise that contemporary artists continue to engage with and respond to the ideas of Plato. Accompanying an exhibition at the Getty Villa, this book brings together eleven renowned artists working in a variety of media—Paul Chan, Rachel Harrison, Huang Yong Ping, Mike Kelley, Jeff Koons, Joseph Kosuth, Paul McCarthy, Whitney McVeigh, Raymond Pettibon, Adrian Piper, and Michelangelo Pistoletto—all of whom have acknowledged the role of Plato in their artistic process. Featuring candid interviews with the artists, this volume begins with an essay by the critic and curator Donatien Grau that contextualizes Plato in antiquity and in the present day. Contemporary art, Grau demonstrates, is Platonism stripped bare, and it allows us to reconsider Plato’s philosophy as a deeply human construct, one that remains highly relevant today.
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 1606065742
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
No thinker in the West has had a wider and more sustained influence than the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. From philosophy to drama, religion to politics, it is difficult to find a current cultural or social phenomenon that is not in some aspect indebted to the famous philosopher and the Platonic tradition. It should come as no surprise that contemporary artists continue to engage with and respond to the ideas of Plato. Accompanying an exhibition at the Getty Villa, this book brings together eleven renowned artists working in a variety of media—Paul Chan, Rachel Harrison, Huang Yong Ping, Mike Kelley, Jeff Koons, Joseph Kosuth, Paul McCarthy, Whitney McVeigh, Raymond Pettibon, Adrian Piper, and Michelangelo Pistoletto—all of whom have acknowledged the role of Plato in their artistic process. Featuring candid interviews with the artists, this volume begins with an essay by the critic and curator Donatien Grau that contextualizes Plato in antiquity and in the present day. Contemporary art, Grau demonstrates, is Platonism stripped bare, and it allows us to reconsider Plato’s philosophy as a deeply human construct, one that remains highly relevant today.
Conscious
Author: Bob Rosen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119508460
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Conscious is a deeply human approach to personal change Our world is changing faster than our ability to adapt. Ambushed by speed, complexity, and uncertainty, many of us are unprepared for this acceleration. We act on autopilot as new challenges confront us. We are too reactive to problems and miss out on opportunities. We get hijacked by conflicting values and polarizing relationships. We face uncertainty with fear and mistrust. Stress and burnout are pervasive as many of us do not perform up to our potential. Organizations are not adapting well either. Seventy percent of change efforts fail. Slow execution, unrealized growth, unhealthy cultures, and obsession with short-term results undermine long-term success. Inside communities, there is more tension, diminishing trust in our institutions, and a growing inability to solve our most complex social problems. The primary culprit for these maladies is our lack of awareness. Let’s face it: Our current approach to change is running out of steam. And the cost of unaware people is too high to pay. In this age of acceleration, we need a fresh approach to living and leading. CONSCIOUS is our wake-up call – to be aware, awake, and accountable. Nothing is more important than understanding ourselves, our relationships, and our surroundings. Being conscious helps us think deeper, learn faster, and collaborate better. The more conscious we are, the faster we adapt, and the higher performing we become. Conscious is the new smart. As one of the premier global experts on leadership and transformation, Bob Rosen and Healthy Companies have revealed a profound truth about modern-day change: the most successful people, at all levels of society, follow four powerful practices of being conscious: Go Deep – Discover your inner self Think Big – See a world of possibilities Get Real – Be honest and intentional Step Up – Act boldly and responsibly Conscious is your personal roadmap through transformation – helping you adapt and accelerate into the future. To create sustainable change for yourself and your business. Why not be the one with your head lights on while others are driving in the dark?
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119508460
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Conscious is a deeply human approach to personal change Our world is changing faster than our ability to adapt. Ambushed by speed, complexity, and uncertainty, many of us are unprepared for this acceleration. We act on autopilot as new challenges confront us. We are too reactive to problems and miss out on opportunities. We get hijacked by conflicting values and polarizing relationships. We face uncertainty with fear and mistrust. Stress and burnout are pervasive as many of us do not perform up to our potential. Organizations are not adapting well either. Seventy percent of change efforts fail. Slow execution, unrealized growth, unhealthy cultures, and obsession with short-term results undermine long-term success. Inside communities, there is more tension, diminishing trust in our institutions, and a growing inability to solve our most complex social problems. The primary culprit for these maladies is our lack of awareness. Let’s face it: Our current approach to change is running out of steam. And the cost of unaware people is too high to pay. In this age of acceleration, we need a fresh approach to living and leading. CONSCIOUS is our wake-up call – to be aware, awake, and accountable. Nothing is more important than understanding ourselves, our relationships, and our surroundings. Being conscious helps us think deeper, learn faster, and collaborate better. The more conscious we are, the faster we adapt, and the higher performing we become. Conscious is the new smart. As one of the premier global experts on leadership and transformation, Bob Rosen and Healthy Companies have revealed a profound truth about modern-day change: the most successful people, at all levels of society, follow four powerful practices of being conscious: Go Deep – Discover your inner self Think Big – See a world of possibilities Get Real – Be honest and intentional Step Up – Act boldly and responsibly Conscious is your personal roadmap through transformation – helping you adapt and accelerate into the future. To create sustainable change for yourself and your business. Why not be the one with your head lights on while others are driving in the dark?
Stop & Listen, Volume One, Selected Poems 2011 - 2013
Author: Georgios Andritsos
Publisher: Literary Works
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
This debut collection of free verse poetry is bold and honest and strikes a chord about certain truths of human existence. The poems have tremendous energy and clarity of perception, often creating vivid and complex pictures of lively, complicated scenes very much in the manner of great writers such as Frank O’Hara and Charles Bukowski. It is social, lyrical, and narrative poetry all at once. Technically, they combine the fluidity of free verse while feeling controlled and precise. The author’s love of jazz music and other American writers shines through the text, adding another layer of depth. The poems will surprise you in terms of form or subject matter, and the strong sense that emerges from the relationships, a crowded vivid world with all the senses on board.
Publisher: Literary Works
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
This debut collection of free verse poetry is bold and honest and strikes a chord about certain truths of human existence. The poems have tremendous energy and clarity of perception, often creating vivid and complex pictures of lively, complicated scenes very much in the manner of great writers such as Frank O’Hara and Charles Bukowski. It is social, lyrical, and narrative poetry all at once. Technically, they combine the fluidity of free verse while feeling controlled and precise. The author’s love of jazz music and other American writers shines through the text, adding another layer of depth. The poems will surprise you in terms of form or subject matter, and the strong sense that emerges from the relationships, a crowded vivid world with all the senses on board.