Author: Brian N. Duchaney Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 1476619824 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 215
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The horror genre is continually being reinvented as societal fears evolve. As technology has developed and become ubiquitous in modern life, horror films have effectively played upon our increasing reliance on technology as a source of anxiety. Focusing on advancements from the advent of electricity to the Internet, this book explores how technology--ostensibly humanity's means of conquering fear and the unknown--has become a compelling and abundant source of dread in horror films.
Author: Tom Sniegoski Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 054514101X Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 226
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As the evil Nacht spreads his darkness across the valley, Tom and his friends, the Bone family, desperately try to find the Spark that will heal the Dreaming and save the world.
Author: Jeff Meyer Publisher: ISBN: 9781647469023 Category : Languages : en Pages : 344
Book Description
DON'T HAVE A DREAM?HAVE A DREAM BUT FACE TOO MANY OBSTACLES? Overcome the self-inflicting wounds that have kept you from pursuing your dream. Break free from others' expectations & discover YOUR dream. Efficiently execute using very practical productivity strategies. MOST DREAMS DIE BEFORE THEY EVER BEGINGET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAYSTEP INTO A NEW DAY. Fear Not Dream BIG & Execute: Tools to Spark Your Dream and Ignite Your Follow-Through by Jeff Meyer will ignite the spark to unleash your dream. Help yourself and ignite a bold dream. And then, lead boldly. Packed with life lessons and tools, Jeff Meyer invites you to linger where you will. More like a weekly dose of encouragement than a novel, you can pick and choose the lessons that hit home. Sit with them until they stick. As they shout at Camp Randall in Madison, WI where Jeff resides with his wife Amy, "Jump Around." Cue music... In this book you will... ◆ Find new courage to be yourself ◆ See you're not alone ◆ Try practical exercises to unlock your own dream realization strategy ◆ Stoke a smoldering dream ◆ Deepen your insight into your own resistance to pursuing your dream ◆ Strengthen your resolve to stay the course ◆ Discover new ideas that stir your own creativity Get out of your own way. Step into a new day.
Author: Jodi Picoult Publisher: Ballantine Books ISBN: 0345544994 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 400
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of Small Great Things returns with a powerful and provocative new novel about ordinary lives that intersect during a heart-stopping crisis. “Picoult at her fearless best . . . Timely, balanced and certain to inspire debate.”—The Washington Post The warm fall day starts like any other at the Center—a women’s reproductive health services clinic—its staff offering care to anyone who passes through its doors. Then, in late morning, a desperate and distraught gunman bursts in and opens fire, taking all inside hostage. After rushing to the scene, Hugh McElroy, a police hostage negotiator, sets up a perimeter and begins making a plan to communicate with the gunman. As his phone vibrates with incoming text messages he glances at it and, to his horror, finds out that his fifteen-year-old daughter, Wren, is inside the clinic. But Wren is not alone. She will share the next and tensest few hours of her young life with a cast of unforgettable characters: A nurse who calms her own panic in order to save the life of a wounded woman. A doctor who does his work not in spite of his faith but because of it, and who will find that faith tested as never before. A pro-life protester, disguised as a patient, who now stands in the crosshairs of the same rage she herself has felt. A young woman who has come to terminate her pregnancy. And the disturbed individual himself, vowing to be heard. Told in a daring and enthralling narrative structure that counts backward through the hours of the standoff, this is a story that traces its way back to what brought each of these very different individuals to the same place on this fateful day. One of the most fearless writers of our time, Jodi Picoult tackles a complicated issue in this gripping and nuanced novel. How do we balance the rights of pregnant women with the rights of the unborn they carry? What does it mean to be a good parent? A Spark of Light will inspire debate, conversation . . . and, hopefully, understanding. Praise for A Spark of Light “This is Jodi Picoult at her best: tackling an emotional hot-button issue and putting a human face on it.”—People “Told backward and hour by hour, Jodi Picoult’s compelling narrative deftly explores controversial social issues.”—Us Weekly
Author: Kristine Barnett Publisher: Random House Canada ISBN: 0307362779 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 283
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The extraordinary memoir of a mother's love, commitment and nurturing, which allowed her son, originally diagnosed with severe autism, to flourish into a universally recognized genius--and how any parent can help their child find their spark. Today, at 13, Jacob is a paid researcher in quantum physics, working on extending Einstein's theory of relativity. Diagnosed at 1 with severe autism, at 3 he was assigned to life-skills classes and his parents were told to adjust their expectations. The goal: tying his own shoes at 16. Kristine's belief in the power of hope and the dazzling possibilities that can occur when we keep our minds open and learn to fuel a child's true potential changed everything.
Author: Lance H. K. Secretan Publisher: Secretan Center Incorporated ISBN: 9780986565403 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 234
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The Spark, the Flame, and the Torch teaches us how to become a more inspired person and leader and how to be the change the world needs for a brighter future. It is a brilliant work that helps leaders overhaul stale concepts such as mission, vision and values statements, personal leadership, coaching practices, and rethink our entire model of leadership by focusing on inspiration.
Author: Susan Jeffers Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0063291304 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 232
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The classic bestseller that has inspired millions to face their fears once and for all is newly revised with an updated version. Are you afraid of making decisions . . . asking your boss for a raise . . . leaving a relationship . . . facing the future? The world is a scary place right now—day to day stress and worry is at an all-time high—but the hard truth is that fear won’t just go away on its own. The only way to get rid of fear is to approach it, and this book is your essential guide to connecting with your inner power in order to do just that. In this enduring work of self-empowerment, now updated for the post-pandemic new normal, Dr. Susan Jeffers shares dynamic techniques and profound concepts that have helped countless people grab hold of their fears and move forward with their lives. You’ll discover: · How to raise your self-esteem · How to become more assertive · How to connect to the powerhouse within · How to create more meaning in your life · How to experience more enjoyment With warmth, insight and humor, Dr. Jeffers shows you how to become powerful in the face of your fears—and enjoy the elation of living a creative, joyous, loving life. Whatever your fear, here is your chance to push through it and find true and lasting fulfillment on the other side.
Author: Karen Higgs-Faretta Publisher: ArchwayPublishing ISBN: 1480802174 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 66
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Though author Karen Higgs-Faretta has lived through some dark and traumatic times, she was never left without a spark—a glimmer of hope. In this memoir, she shares the story of her life against the backdrop of those dark moments, revealing how the spark was always there and how it helped form the person she is today—a person who has peace and joy within herself. A Spark in the Darkness narrates the difficult times in Higgs-Faretta’s life: the death of her oldest daughter, a divorce, a brain aneurysm, and subsequent paralysis on her left side. The dark experiences led her to a dark path that was filled with light. She encourages the reader to look and to ask for their own sparks during dark experiences. Full of hope and inspiration, A Spark in the Darkness delivers the messages that there is a purpose and a reason for every life and that life is truly good.
Author: Julia Gabriel Publisher: Serif Books ISBN: 0999654888 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 333
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Return to the small town and Chesapeake shores of St. Caroline in this heartwarming story about finding one’s way back to love when life throws you a curveball ... Deputy fire chief Oliver Wolfe had everything he ever wanted. A beautiful wife, two adorable (if rambunctious) sons, a job he loved, a comfortable home, and family and friends in his hometown of St. Caroline, Maryland ... … until the day he has to stand by helplessly and watch his wife’s unconscious body get cut from the mangled wreckage of her car. Serena Wolfe was a blissfully happy newlywed with a tall, dark, and handsome firefighter for a husband and a honeymoon baby on the way … … until the day she wakes up from a coma to discover that she’s actually thirty years old and has two adorable (if rambunctious) boys, a house, and friends … none of which she can remember. That’s alarming enough. But Serena might have had a secret former life … which she also can’t remember … Come to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in Julia Gabriel’s new series about love, family, and second chances ... The 300-year-old town of St. Caroline, Maryland, is part fishing village and part summer playground for the wealthy and powerful. Meet the Trevor women—Michelle, Becca, Charlotte, Natalie, Cassidy and Lauren—and their popular quilt shop, Quilt Therapy. Across town, the men of the Wolfe family have been the backbone of the St. Caroline fire department for generations—and Tim, Jack, Matt and Oliver are continuing the tradition. Read the entire series: Book 1: Hearts on Fire Book 2 Two of Hearts Book 3: This Reminds Me of Us Book 4: The Holiday Movie (coming 2023) *** Read what others are saying about This Reminds Me of Us: "In this series, Gabriel has created a realistic world in the seaside town of St. Caroline. The Wolfes and the Trevors are some of my favourite book people. The storytelling was vivid - so much so that I actually felt like I was sitting in a corner, watching the drama unfold in the characters' home.I haven't enjoyed a "slice of life" novel so thoroughly as this one in a very long time. I highly, highly, highly recommend this very excellent novel. You can bet I will be purchasing her other novels in this series. Enjoy!"-- Reedsy Discovery "If you like small town romance, hot firefighters, and second chances, this is your book." "Warm, sweet, beautifully written." "This book gave me ALL the feels. It is an extremely emotional story that deals with heartbreak and loss in an extremely honest and heartfelt way." "I expected a typical "romance" with a predictable outline resulting in a HEA. I wouldn't say that this book lived up to those expectations, as it didn't feel like a mass market romance. It was so much more. It was raw and gritty and so honest. There is an HEA but it is wrestled out of life circumstances that would defeat many." "This is one of those books where you need more than 5 stars! The story line is so captivating and so realistic. The characters are so real and so easy to fall in love with. The author has done a fantastic job writing the story line so the reader feels like they are right there with the characters. As you read along you find yourself getting lost in the pages and just want to escape your every day routines for a little while." "I was looking forward to this book and it didn't disappoint." "Wow this was the first novel I have read by this author but it won't be the last. This novel grabbed me from the very first page and would not let me go until the very last."
Author: Brian N. Duchaney
Author: Tom Sniegoski
Author: Jeff Meyer
Author: Monica Berg
Author: Jodi Picoult
Author: Kristine Barnett
Author: Lance H. K. Secretan
Author: Susan Jeffers
Author: Karen Higgs-Faretta
Author: Julia Gabriel