Author: Reiner Decher Publisher: Schiffer Military History ISBN: 9780764363559 Category : Languages : en Pages : 192
Book Description
This untold story of early jet development, surviving the collapse of the Reich, and starting over in America is recounted by Reiner Decher, who's father Siegfried was an engineer on the team that designed the engine for the Me 262.
Author: Swetha Amit Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 226
Book Description
Sometimes in life, you are hit by an unexpected wave of change. A change that will forcibly stir you out of your cocooned comfort zone. You may face despair, loneliness and depression. This is not a dead end but just a test to rediscover yourself and unleash your inner potential. I wasn't ready to put myself through a gruelling training regime. At the same time I had to conquer my fear of swimming in open water and lay those inner demons to rest. When I completed my first Sprint distance Triathlon, I was elated. It motivated me to pursue this sport called Triathlon for which I developed passion over time. Ultimately, I followed my dream of crossing the finish line of the Ironman 70.3, to consider myself worthy of something. For those of you who are thinking about getting into this sport, this bookwill motivate you to take that plunge. And for the rest of us triathletes, you will find a part of yourself in the chapters of this book. Happy reading and keep 'Tri'-ing!
Author: Thom S. Rainer Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM ISBN: 0310542871 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 212
Book Description
Following Jesus is a journey none of the people in this book ever expected to take. Why did they?What difference did it make?The book you’re holding is dangerous. If you read it, you’ll see that God is still active in saving even the most unexpected people: An atheist woman who viewed Christians as “idiots.” A married couple high in the leadership ranks of the Mormon church. An African-American man who became a Black Muslim out of hatred for white Christians. You’ll be amazed, moved, and encouraged as you read their compelling stories and the stories of nine others who made The Unexpected Journey from non-Christian beliefs to faith in Jesus Christ. You’ll rediscover the power of the gospel. You might even be emboldened to tell others about Christ yourself.Unexpected journeys beyond• Mormonism• Judaism• Hinduism• Atheism• Jehovah’s Witness• Agnosticism• Wiccan Paganism• Buddhism• Unitarianism• Astrology• Islam• Satanism
Author: Zalmay Khalilzad Publisher: St. Martin's Press ISBN: 125008301X Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 365
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Zalmay Khalilzad grew up in a traditional family in the ancient city of Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. As a teenager, Khalilzad spent a year as an exchange student in California, where after some initial culture shocks he began to see the merits of America's very different way of life. He believed the ideals that make American culture work, like personal initiative, community action, and respect for women, could make a transformative difference to his home country, the Muslim world and beyond. Of course, 17-year-old Khalilzad never imagined that he would one day be in a position to advance such ideas. With 9/11, he found himself uniquely placed to try to shape mutually beneficial relationships between his two worlds. As U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan and Iraq, he helped craft two constitutions and forge governing coalitions. As U.S. Ambassador to the UN, he used his unique personal diplomacy to advance U.S. interests and values. In The Envoy, Khalilzad details his experiences under three presidential administrations with candid behind-the-scenes insights. He argues that America needs an intelligent, effective foreign policy informed by long-term thinking and supported by bipartisan commitment. Part memoir, part record of a political insider, and part incisive analysis of the current Middle East, The Envoy arrives in time for foreign policy discussions leading up to the 2016 election.
Author: Edmund Metatawabin Publisher: Vintage Canada ISBN: 0307399885 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 353
Book Description
A powerful, raw and eloquent memoir about the abuse former First Nations chief Edmund Metatawabin endured in residential school in the 1960s, the resulting trauma, and the spirit he rediscovered within himself and his community through traditional spirituality and knowledge. After being separated from his family at age 7, Metatawabin was assigned a number and stripped of his Indigenous identity. At his residential school--one of the worst in Canada--he was physically and emotionally abused, and was sexually abused by one of the staff. Leaving high school, he turned to alcohol to forget the trauma. He later left behind his wife and family, and fled to Edmonton, where he joined a First Nations support group that helped him come to terms with his addiction and face his PTSD. By listening to elders' wisdom, he learned how to live an authentic First Nations life within a modern context, thereby restoring what had been taken from him years earlier. Metatawabin has worked tirelessly to bring traditional knowledge to the next generation of Indigenous youth and leaders, as a counsellor at the University of Alberta, Chief in his Fort Albany community, and today as a youth worker, First Nations spiritual leader and activist. His work championing Indigenous knowledge, sovereignty and rights spans several decades and has won him awards and national recognition. His story gives a personal face to the problems that beset First Nations communities and fresh solutions, and untangles the complex dynamics that sparked the Idle No More movement. Haunting and brave, Up Ghost River is a necessary step toward our collective healing.
Author: Peter A. Davidson Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 1139502042 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 451
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Turbulence is widely recognized as one of the outstanding problems of the physical sciences, but it still remains only partially understood despite having attracted the sustained efforts of many leading scientists for well over a century. In A Voyage Through Turbulence we are transported through a crucial period of the history of the subject via biographies of twelve of its great personalities, starting with Osborne Reynolds and his pioneering work of the 1880s. This book will provide absorbing reading for every scientist, mathematician and engineer interested in the history and culture of turbulence, as background to the intense challenges that this universal phenomenon still presents.
Author: James Ellis Publisher: Aeon Books ISBN: 1801521069 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 222
Book Description
An invitation to reassess personal relationships with Christianity through spiritual practice James Ellis’ carefully considered book encourages spirit to be placed at the forefront of religious practice, rather than any dogma, in order to encourage true depth of belief. Ellis’ approach reverses what has been most widely taught in Christianity: the Holy Trinity, which places the Father first, the Son second and the Holy Spirit third. Following Ellis’ own turbulent entanglement with religion, A Call to God provides a guiding framework for a spiritual approach to Christianity. A Call to God embodies a journey, allowing readers to embark on their own exploration of Christianity. The book initially focuses on Ellis’ own religious journey, especially in relation to the modern mindset of the 21st century which has resulted in a decrease of religious spirituality. It unpicks the often closed and complex language of Christianity in a clear and practical prose, providing examples of simple places for readers to consider beginning their own journeys. Ellis illuminates and investigates various motifs found in Christianity — such as grace, humility, the afterlife — and suggests examples on how to connect them with daily use. The book also includes ten basic exercises readers can use to get in touch with the spirit on a deeper level. A Call to God is a powerful message to consider one’s place in the modern, materialist world through reassessment of our own individual spiritual belief.
Author: J. Jackson Publisher: Springer ISBN: 023027708X Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 265
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Focusing on the actual experiences of L2 students who travelled from their homes to foreign lands as part of a faculty-led, short-term SA program, the author explores the linkage between intercultural awareness and sensitivity, language development (e.g., sociopragmatic awareness), and identity reconstruction in young adult L2 learners.
Author: Chinmoy Sarkar Publisher: Notion Press ISBN: 1948147440 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 196
Book Description
A book is a great source of education and value as it opens up a whole new world in front of the readers. Individually, this book allows the readers to think and feel differently. It helps them to slip into the depths of life to extract new experiences. Some can taste the book as a step by step movement into the domain of happiness. Others can look at it like a stranger who is guiding them through an exhilarating journey of the heart towards happiness. This book uses various filters to portray the various stages of the journey towards happiness. The readers should keep in mind that they should align themselves with their own thoughts and feelings in order to receive the wisdom this book holds. Life is always wonderful and if you don’t observe carefully, you will not be able to capture the beauty of life. You have to stir yourself vigorously to become innovative in the journey of life; it requires dedicated passion to adapt to the flow for deeper comprehension of the timeless nature of human power.
Author: Shelly Culbertson Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 1250067049 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 385
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"The "Arab Spring" all started when a young Tunisian fruit-seller set himself on fire in protest of a government official confiscating his apples without cause and slapping his face. The aftermath of that one personal protest grew to become the Middle East movement known as the Arab Spring -- a wave of disparate events that included revolutions, protests, government overthrows, hopeful reform movements, and bloody civil wars. This book will be the first to bring the post Arab Spring world to light in a holistic context. It is a narrative of the author Shelly Culbertson's journey through six countries of the Middle East, describing countries, historical perspective, and interviews with revolution and government figures. Culbertson, RAND Middle East analyst and former U.S. State Department officer who has been involved with the Middle East for two decades, is uniquely equipped to analyze the current social, political, economic, and cultural effects of the movement. With honesty, empathy, and expert historical accuracy, Culbertson strives to answer the questions "what led to the Arab Spring, " "what is it like there now, " and "what trends after the Arab Spring are shaping the future of the Middle East?" The Fires of Spring tells the story by weaving together a sense of place, history, insight about key issues of our time, and personal stories and adventures. It navigates street life and peers into ministries, mosques, and women's worlds. It delves into what Arab Spring optimism was about, and at the same time sheds light on the pain and dysfunction that continues to plague some parts of the region."--
Author: Reiner Decher
Author: Swetha Amit
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Author: Zalmay Khalilzad
Author: Edmund Metatawabin
Author: Peter A. Davidson
Author: James Ellis
Author: J. Jackson
Author: Chinmoy Sarkar
Author: Shelly Culbertson