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The No-State Solution: A Jewish Manifesto
by Daniel BoyarinA provocative manifesto, arguing for a new understanding of the Jews’ peoplehood “A self-consciously radical statement that is both astute and joyous.”—Kirkus Reviews Today there are two seemingly mutually exclusive notions of what “the Jews” are: either a religion or a nation/ethnicity. The widespread conception is that the Jews were formerly either a religious community in exile or a nation based on Jewish ethnicity. The latter position is commonly known as Zionism, and all articulations of a political theory of Zionism are taken to be variations of that view. In this provocative book, based on his decades of study of the history of the Jews, Daniel Boyarin lays out the problematic aspects of this binary opposition and offers the outlines of a different—and very old—answer to the question of the identity of a diaspora nation. He aims to drive a wedge between the “nation” and the “state,” only very recently conjoined, and recover a robust sense of nationalism that does not involve sovereignty.
No Stones: Women Redeemed from Sexual Addiction
by Marnie C. Ferree Mark LaaserIn this book Marnie C. Ferree offers a unique resource for women struggling with sexual addiction. Taking her book's title from the parable where Jesus extends grace to the woman caught in adultery, Ferree bravely shares her own story of sexual addiction, recalling her years of shame from living a double life and the moment when she ultimately had to tell the truth. But more than just offering her story as a hopeful example of God's transforming power, Ferree distills her clinical expertise on female sexual addiction accessibly and gently, providing a much-needed resource for women struggling with any degree of relational or sexual addiction. Ferree details the roots of addiction in family trauma and offers clear-eyed advice as both a counselor and a "grateful recovering sex addict" on how to achieve sobriety and healing. Written by a counselor who understands the condition from the inside out, No Stones offers practical help for those battling sexual addiction. It also includes a specific chapter for anyone in close relationship with an addict, whether a spouse, family member, or friend, who wants to come alongside women as they seek help. Important for pastors and church leaders, this book will also be a much sought-after resource for Christian counselors and therapists counseling women who grapple with this type of addiction.
No Such Thing as Can't: A Triumphant Story of Faith and Perseverance
by Lisa Sexton Tyler SextonThere are many books about overcoming obstacles, but this quintessential story of victory over limitations is unique. How many doctors have cerebral palsy? Not many. Yet this disability was part of the Great Physician’s plan for Tyler Sexton. Because of it, Tyler has become a role model for others facing adversity, including his patients. He has also become a humble healer who uses his heart and faith along with his intellect and training to help kids and give them hope. Tyler’s story has been featured on ABC’s 20/20 and was the basis for many episodes of ABC’s new show The Good Doctor. This is a story of a man who says, “I’d rather walk with a limp in Christ than with a strut in the world”; who wears superhero T-shirts and tells his little patients they’re “super” too, despite their physical problems; and whose stint at a medical school in the Caribbean completely erased the islanders’ negative view of disability. Through this inspiring true story, people will be encouraged to face adversity with hope, determination, and the strength of Christ.
No Sympathy for the Devil: Christian Pop Music and the Transformation of American Evangelicalism
by David W. StoweIn this cultural history of evangelical Christianity and popular music, David Stowe demonstrates how mainstream rock of the 1960s and 1970s has influenced conservative evangelical Christianity through the development of Christian pop music. For an earlier generation, the idea of combining conservative Christianity with rock--and its connotations of nonreligious, if not anti-religious, attitudes--may have seemed impossible. Today, however, Christian rock and pop comprises the music of worship for millions of Christians in the United States, with recordings outselling classical, jazz, and New Age music combined. Shining a light on many of the artists and businesspeople key to the development of Christian rock, Stowe shows how evangelicals adapted rock and pop in ways that have significantly affected their religion's identity and practices. The chart-topping, spiritually inflected music created a space in popular culture for talk of Jesus, God, and Christianity, thus lessening for baby boomers and their children the stigma associated with religion while helping to fill churches and create new modes of worship. Stowe argues that, in the four decades since the Rolling Stones first unleashed their hit song, "Sympathy for the Devil," the increasing acceptance of Christian pop music by evangelicals ultimately has reinforced a variety of conservative cultural, economic, theological, and political messages.
No te cruces en tu camino
by Osho OshoLas personas que se acercaban a Osho tenían una oportunidad única de pedirle su opinión sobre ellos mismos, sobre su desarrollo personal y espiritual. En este volumen, la variedad de las preguntas refleja la belleza y las diferentes dimensiones de quienes las formulan y Osho, como siempre, ofrece respuesta no solo a la cuestión sino también a la personalidad e idiosincrasia de quien le formula sus dudas, ayudándolo a disiparlas más que ofrecerle soluciones.Con su famoso estilo expositivo, claro y con humor, Osho nos ayuda a ver que, en cualquier problema creado por nuestra mente el sexo, las relaciones, los miedos, la inestabilidad emocional, los asuntos morales y políticos, es ella misma la que interfiere. Esta es una guía sutil pero poderosa que nos animará a no cruzarnos en nuestro camino, pues nos ayuda a conectar con el silencio, que es nuestro verdadero ser, el silencio que a todos nos conecta en el centro, el silencio desde el que habla Osho.
¡No teman!
by Gabriel AgboDescripción del libro El miedo es lo contrario de la fe. El miedo atormenta. Dios quiere que tengamos fe en Él, en sus palabras y promesas. Esa es su voluntad para con nosotros, pero hay muchas cosas, situaciones, adversarios luchando en contra de esto. Ahora, este pequeño pero poderoso libro te elevará y te hará estar de pie en las promesas de Dios aunque te encuentres enfrentando las flechas más feroces del enemigo o la peor de las situaciones. ¡No temas! ¡Sigue adelante porque el SEÑOR tu Dios te dará la victoria!
No tienes por qué saber los secretos de los Judíos
by Linda Jennifer Lopez Bernard Levine¿Sabías que a los Judíos no se les permite coratar papel de baño en los Sabbat? ¿Qué tienen de diferente las relaciones sexuales Judías? ¿Por qué las mujeres Judías no deben leer la biblia? ¿Es verdad que no existen las groserías en Hebreo? ¿Habías escuchado que existe una Coca Cola especial hecha particularmente para Judíos? ¿Cuál es el apellido de Jesús? ¿Qué letra del alfabeto está escrita al revés en la biblia? Este es el libro del cual muchas personas están hablando y no quieren que leas. Nunca antes se habían revelado los SECRETOS DE LOS JUDÍOS hasta ahora. Esta nueva edición especial (Incluye Volumen 1- 3 ) está repleto de muchos de los SECRETOS DE LOS JUDÍOS únicos y e inusuales que te sorpenderán, tal vez hasta te impacte cuando descubras los misterios ocultos de los Judíos y lo que realmente pasa en el mundo Judío.
No Time For Sex
by Claudia Arp David ArpToday most married couples live in a perpetual frenzy of criss-crossing schedules, meals on the run, continual drop-offs and pick-ups, feedings, meetings, and events. Something has to give, and often it is sex. But according to marriage experts David and Claudia Arp, it does not have to be this way. They offer help for energy-zapped, sleep-challenged, and sex-deprived couples longing to put interest back in intimacy, readiness back in romance, and sizzle back in marital sex. Using an easy, fun, but realistic and biblically based approach, the Arps share five secrets to help time-deprived lovers recapture a five-star love life, including tips for boosting energy and finding time away from the kids. Intimate, frank, and down-to-earth practical, this book is a must for today's harried marrieds.
No Time for Tears: A Novel
by Cynthia FreemanThis &“ambitious&” New York Times bestseller tells the multigenerational saga of a Russian-Jewish family who emigrates to America and eventually Israel (Los Angeles Times Book Review). Chavala Rabinsky is sixteen when her mother dies and she becomes the caretaker of her five siblings. Beautiful and wise beyond her years, Chavala catches the eye of Dovid Landau, a poor cobbler whose dreams transform her life when he marries her. But Odessa, Russia, is a dangerous place in 1905. The Landaus flee the pogroms of their homeland for Ottoman-ruled Palestine—until escalating violence forces the family to become wanderers again. Rich in passion and scope, No Time for Tears sounds a call of love and liberation that will ring out for generations to come.
No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are
by Jack KornfieldIn this landmark work, internationally beloved teacher of meditation and &“one of the great spiritual teachers of our time&” (Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple) Jack Kornfield reveals that you can be instantly happy with the keys to inner freedom.Through his signature warmhearted, poignant, often funny stories, with their a-ha moments and O. Henry-like outcomes, Jack Kornfield shows how we can free ourselves, wherever we are and whatever our circumstances. Renowned for his mindfulness practices and meditations, Jack provides keys for opening gateways to immediate shifts in perspective and clarity of vision, allowing us to &“grapple with difficult emotions&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) and know how to change course, take action, or—when we shouldn&’t act—just relax and trust. Each chapter presents a path to a different kind of freedom—freedom from fear, freedom to start over, to love, to be yourself, and to be happy—and guides you into an active process that engages your mind and heart, awakens your spirit, and brings real joy, over and over again. Drawing from his own life as a son, brother, father, and partner, and on his forty years of face-to-face teaching of thousands of people across the country, Jack presents &“a consommé of goodness, heart, laughter, tears, and breath, nourishing and delicious&” (Anne Lamott, author of Bird by Bird). His keys to life will help us find hope, clarity, relief from past disappointments and guilt, and the courage to go forward.
No Time to Lose: A Timely Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva
by Pema ChodronOver the years, Pema Chödrön's books have offered readers an exciting new way of living: developing fearlessness, generosity, and compassion in all aspects of their lives. In this new book, she invites readers to venture further along the path of the "bodhisattva warrior," explaining in depth how we can awaken the softness of our hearts and develop true confidence amid the challenges of daily living. In No Time to Lose Chödrön reveals the traditional Buddhist teachings that guide her own life: those of The Way of the Bodhisattva ( Bodhicharyavatara), a text written by the eighth-century sage Shantideva. This treasured Buddhist work is remarkably relevant for our times, describing the steps we can take to cultivate courage, caring, and joy--the key to healing ourselves and our troubled world. Chödrön offers us a highly practical and engaging commentary on this essential text, explaining how its profound teachings can be applied to our daily lives. Full of illuminating stories and practical exercises, this fresh and accessible guide shows us that the path of the bodhisattva is open to each and every one of us. Pema Chödrön urges us to embark on this transformative path today, writing, "There is no time to lose--but not to worry, we can do it."
No Time to Say Goodbye: When A Loved One, Dies Especially A Child
by Paul ArnottThis book offers solace and practical help to those who have suddenly lost a loved one and all who assist them in their grief. This revised and expanded edition has a new chapter on men, women and grief, discussing some of the different ways people grieve.
No tires el micrófono: El poder de tus palabras puede cambiar el mundo
by T. D. JakesCommunicate boldly and effectively like never before with #1 New York Times bestselling author Bishop T.D. Jakes!In Don't Drop the Mic, Bishop Jakes speaks to readers about communication and how the ways we speak and interact with others can be part of our everyday ministries. He helps readers understand: Why the way we speak and the words we use matterHow speaking well, no matter your topic or audience, improves your chances of getting the result you wantHow to craft your message, whether it's a simple email or a speech under the spotlights, to connect with listenersWhy good communication is important for building connection and communityHow sharing God's Word produces abundant fruitDrawing lessons from Scripture and his own life, Jakes gives career advice for those who have or want to grow into a speaking career, but he also provides clear direction and insight for everyone who gives presentations, writes emails, or talks to other people in their job or home life.There will be practical advice about how to craft insightful and meaningful communications, but the heart of this book is really about how we can communicate more clearly to build community and share the hope of Christ in our everyday lives. The more adept we become at using all available resources to convey our message, the greater our impact. From lovers to litigators, entrepreneurs to entertainers, and bloggers to board members, we all want to communicate more effectively, intimately, and efficiently. Whether you're interviewing for a new position, proposing a new business plan, auditioning for a performance, delivering a report for your committee, teaching Sunday school, or sharing your heart with a loved one, this book will help.
No Truth Without Beauty: God, the Qur’an, and Women's Rights (Sustainable Development Goals Series)
by Leena El-AliIn this comprehensive open access book, written for readers from any or no religious background, Leena El-Ali does something remarkable. Never before has anyone taken on every last claim relating to Islam and women and countered it not just with Qur’anic evidence to the contrary, but with easy-to-use tools available to all. How can a woman’s testimony be worth half of a man’s? How can men divorce their wives unilaterally by uttering three words? And what’s with the obsession with virgins in Paradise? Find the chapter on any of the seventeen topics in this book, and you will quickly learn a) where the myth came from and b) how to bust it. The methodology pursued is simple. First, the Qur’an is given priority over all other literary or “scriptural” sources. Second, the meaning of its verses in the original Arabic is highlighted, in contrast to English translations and/or widespread misunderstanding or misinterpretation.
No Turning Back: Life, Loss, and Hope in Wartime Syria
by Rania AbouzeidNew York Times Notable Books of 2018 Financial Times Book of the Year Award-winning journalist Rania Abouzeid presents reportage of unprecedented scope in this engaging, character-driven investigation that exposes the secret dealings that armed and betrayed an uprising. Taking readers deep into Assad&’s prisons, to clandestine meetings and to the highest levels of Islamic militancy, Abouzeid dissects the tangle of ideologies and allegiances that make up the Syrian conflict, and lays bare the tragedy of the Syrian War through the stories of those seeking safety and freedom in a shattered country. Based on more than five years of frontline reporting, No Turning Back is an utterly engrossing human drama that shows how hope can flourish even amid one of the twenty-first century&’s greatest humanitarian disasters.
No Turning Back, Regardless: How God Rescued Me, Redeemed Me, and Restored My Heart with a Song
by Lisa DaggsIn the midst of heartbreak and struggle, how can you remain committed to God regardless of your circumstances? In No Turning Back, Regardless, award-winning Christian country singer Lisa Daggs shares her story of addiction, conviction, and triumph about learning to trust the God Who loved her regardless of her circumstances. In 1989, Daggs sat, hopeless, in a jail cell as the women around her picked scabs and spat on the floor. She was facing three to five years of incarceration after a felony charge for cocaine possession with intent to sell. Rather than surrendering to her circumstances, Daggs made a decision: She would follow God regardless.
No Vacancy
by Tziporah CohenWith the help of her Catholic friend, an eleven-year-old Jewish girl creates a provocative local tourist attraction to save her family’s failing motel. Buying and moving into the run-down Jewel Motor Inn in upstate New York wasn’t eleven-year-old Miriam Brockman’s dream, but at least it’s an adventure. Miriam befriends Kate, whose grandmother owns the diner next door, and finds comfort in the company of Maria, the motel’s housekeeper, and her Uncle Mordy, who comes to help out for the summer. She spends her free time helping Kate’s grandmother make her famous grape pies and begins to face her fears by taking swimming lessons in the motel’s pool. But when it becomes clear that only a miracle is going to save the Jewel from bankruptcy, Jewish Miriam and Catholic Kate decide to create their own. Otherwise, the No Vacancy sign will come down for good, and Miriam will lose the life she’s worked so hard to build. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.6 Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3 Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.6 Describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influences how events are described. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3 Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6 Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
No Way Out: A PI Protector Romantic Suspense
by Susan SleemanEnjoy this exciting story from Susan Sleeman’s The Justice Agency series!The Justice Agency: Family and law enforcement go hand in hand.Alyssa Wells has uncovered evidence that her police officer husband was murdered by his partner, a dangerous claim in a small town. After two tours in Iraq, protecting Alyssa and her children shouldn’t be a problem for private investigator Cole Justice. Alyssa feels drawn to him, but how can she trust anyone after everything? Cole’s sure his heart is closed off to love but Alyssa and her children seem to have found a way in. As the killer draws closer, Alyssa realizes she’s trusting Cole with more than her safety. Originally published in 2013
No Way Out: A Thrilling Suspense Novel (The Justice Agency)
by Susan SleemanA killer on the loose and a target on her back in this thrilling suspense about a single mother... and the former US Marshal who swears to protect her...Overhearing that her police officer husband was murdered by his partner—who&’s involved in drug smuggling—propels Alyssa Wells into a world of danger. Not believing anyone will trust her word against a respected officer, Alyssa and her twins go on the run…only to find former US Marshal Cole Justice. She has no choice but to trust the broody private investigator to keep her and her children safe. But when danger tracks them to a deserted beach hideout, could survival be beyond their reach?Previously publishedFamily and law enforcement go hand in hand in The Justice Agency. Don&’t miss the rest of the series: Double Exposure Dead Wrong Thread of Suspicion Dark Tide
No Way Out
by Susan SleemanWho can she trust?Alyssa Wells has uncovered evidence that her police officer husband was murdered by his partner-a dangerous claim in a small town. After two tours in Iraq, protecting Alyssa and her children shouldn't be a problem for private investigator Cole Justice. Alyssa feels drawn to him, but how can she trust anyone after everything she's been through? Cole's sure his heart is closed off to love, but Alyssa and her children seem to have found a way in. As the killer draws closer, Alyssa realizes she's trusting Cole with more than her safety.
No Way Out But Through: One Man's Journey from Mental Illness to Clarity and Strength of Soul
by Graham AitchisonAfter spending years oppressed by mental illness, Graham Aitchison was miraculously delivered. Today, he wants others to know that they, too, can enjoy relief and peace in Jesus Christ. In No Way Out but Through, Graham exposes the wounds of his past to testify of God’s faithfulness. He offers a glimpse into a mind in turmoil, exploring both the physical and spiritual aspects of mental illness and providing insight into the chaos that lies beneath the surface. Whether you are struggling with mental illness or find yourself overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life, be encouraged--there is hope! No Way Out but Through will inspire you to seek God for the true restoration that only He can provide.
No Woman Left Behind Guided Journal: A Journey to Breaking Up with Your Fears and Revolutionizing Your Life (A Woman Evolve Experience)
by Sarah Jakes RobertsBreak up with your insecurities and grow into your purpose in life.Are you plagued by regrets and past fears? Are you searching for a breakthrough or trying to find your true purpose? New York Times bestselling author Sarah Jakes Roberts reveals through life lessons and new insights from the story of Eve, how past disappointments, struggles, and even mistakes can be used today to help you become the woman God intended.Who would imagine being friends with Eve--the woman who's been held responsible for the fall of humanity (and cramps) for thousands of years? Certainly not Sarah Jakes Roberts. That is, not until Sarah discovered she is more like Eve than she cares to admit.Making her mistake in Eden, Eve became the first woman to deal with rebuilding her life in the aftermath of her past. Eve knew better, but she didn't do better. With a blend of scriptural lessons, Eve as the framework, and Sarah as your guide, you will discover and work through:Past issues and insecurities that haunt youSeeing yourself as God sees you and trusting Him with who you really areHow to come out of darkness and pursue a real relationship with GodWhy it's important to truly care for yourselfSetting in motion the beautiful seed that God planted in you Everyone faces trials, and everyone will mess up. But failure shouldn't be the focus. Your focus should be not on who you were but rather on the pursuit of who you can become. In No Woman Left Behind Guided Journal, Sarah takes you deeper to help you understand that your purpose in life does not change; it evolves. This companion guided journal includes:Thought-provoking quotes from Sarah to inspire you to go deeperGuided prompts and exercises as you take steps toward discovering your evolving purposeSpace to write your thoughts and reflectionsA beautiful foil-embellished cover and high-design interior with photography Whether a gift for a woman you love or a self-purchase as you more deeply explore God's purpose for you, this guided journal will inspire, motivate, and offer practical steps to revolutionize your life. Your fears and insecurities may have altered your view of God, others, and yourself, but as you work through No Woman Left Behind Guided Journal, you can break through and use past mistakes to revolutionize your life. Like Eve, you don't have to live your future defined by your past.
No Woman So Fair (Lions Of Judah, Book #2)
by Gilbert MorrisFor the love of a simple shepherd, the beautiful Sarai abandons her urban life of riches and idols for a nomadic existence in the desert. Trusting in her husband's God, she follows Abram to a land of promise. The journey is filled with difficulty. When drought forces them to seek respite, they settle in Egypt, where Pharaoh is so taken by Sarai's beauty he claims her for his own ... and where Sarai discovers God for herself. When God's repeated promise to give them a child appears forgotten, Sarai and Abram battle with doubt. Is their faith strong enough to resist the temptation to fulfill God's plans in their own way?
No Wonder They Call Him the Savior: Discover Hope in the Unlikeliest Place?Upon the Cross (The\bestseller Collection #4)
by Max LucadoThe cross. It rests on the time line of history. Like a compelling diamond ... Its tragedy summons all the sufferers ... Its absurdity attracts all cynics ... Its hope lures all searchers. Far more than a gold-plated symbol of religious belief, the cross is the centerpiece of the Christian faith -- the meeting place of time and eternity. Where God and man encounter each other. Max Lucado takes you through the drama of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ -- bringing to life Peter's denial, Pilate's hesitancy, and John's loyalty. Relive the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion, from the foggy garden of Gethsemane to the incandescent room of the resurrection. No Wonder They Call Him the Savior leads you up the hill of mankind's highest hope and reminds you why he deserves to be called our Savior.