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Sharing Your Life Mission Every Day (Doing Life Together)
by Various AuthorsSharing Your Life Mission Every Day just isn’t that hard. You need a few skills, a few friends for support, and a glimpse of God’s heart for those who don’t know him. These six sessions will equip you to extend love to seekers around you and talk about your experience with God in ways that people will understand. God doesn’t ask you to do it alone—discover the power that comes from teaming up! Doing Life Together is a groundbreaking study…[It’s] the first small group curriculum built completely on the purpose-driven paradigm…The greatest reason I’m excited about [it] is that I’ve seen the dramatic changes it produces in the lives of those who study it.” —From the foreword by Rick Warren Based on the five biblical purposes that form the bedrock of Saddleback Church, Doing Life Together will help your group discover what God created you for and how you can turn this dream into an everyday reality. Experience the transformation firsthand as you begin Connecting, Growing, Developing, Sharing, and Surrendering your life together for him.
The Franco-Prussian War: Turning-Points in European Experiences and Perceptions of Military Conflict (Routledge Studies in the Modern History of France)
by Karine VarleyThe Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71 has traditionally been seen as a limited conflict between French and German forces. This edited volume challenges this view and shows that it was a war of ideas, values, and perceptions, which transformed the political, diplomatic, and military culture across Europe.Based on interdisciplinary research, the book suggests that the war raised new questions about power, the nation, violence, and notions of civilization, which brought about a decisive shift in how warfare was experienced and perceived. While the Franco-Prussian War may have begun as a traditional dynastic struggle, it became a modern war and an important precursor to the First World War in its use of new weaponry and industrialized warfare. At the same time, the development of humanitarian movements and international law on the conduct of war meant that the fighting was subjected to unprecedented scrutiny, while new technologies accelerated the pace at which narratives about the war were constructed and consumed.This volume will appeal to scholars in the fields of war studies, international relations and diplomacy, and intellectual and cultural history. It will also be a useful addition to undergraduate and postgraduate courses on nineteenth-century European history and cultural studies.
Detective Sweet Pea: The Case of the Golden Bone (Detective Sweet Pea #1)
by Sara VaronCan Detective Sweet Pea sniff out the suspect and crack the case? From the creator of Robot Dreams, now an Oscar Award-nominated feature film, comes a new graphic novel series for young readers!Sweet Pea’s got a pretty sweet life. The animals in her hometown of Parkville have always gotten along with one another, and she’s free to spend her days doing what she loves best: making art, hanging out with friends, and digging through the trash for tasty treats. When two new dogs move to town, Sweet Pea is eager to show them the sights and smells of Parkville . . . especially its most famous attraction, the one-of-a-kind GOLDEN CHEW BONE! But . . . the Golden Chew Bone has VANISHED! Parkville needs a detective, and Sweet Pea’s spectacular sense of smell makes her the perfect pup to crack the case.
The Itinerary of Ludovico Di Varthema of Bologna from 1502 to 1508
by Ludovico Di VarthemaEmbark on an extraordinary journey through the early 16th century with The Itinerary of Ludovico Di Varthema of Bologna from 1502 to 1508. This captivating travelogue chronicles the adventures of Ludovico Di Varthema, an intrepid Italian explorer whose voyages took him to some of the most exotic and mysterious corners of the world, long before many of these lands were well known to Europeans.Varthema’s narrative is one of the earliest detailed European accounts of regions such as the Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and the Far East. His observations provide a rare and invaluable glimpse into the cultures, customs, and landscapes of these distant lands during the early stages of the Age of Exploration. From bustling markets and grand palaces to remote islands and desert caravans, Varthema's keen eye for detail and his adventurous spirit bring to life the vibrant tapestry of the world as it was over five centuries ago.The book offers readers a firsthand look at the challenges and marvels faced by explorers of the era. Varthema's descriptions are rich with the sights, sounds, and scents of his travels, capturing both the beauty and the strangeness of the places he visited. His encounters with diverse peoples, from merchants and sailors to sultans and priests, provide a fascinating window into the global interactions and exchanges that predated the colonial period.Join Ludovico Di Varthema on his remarkable journey and discover the wonders and complexities of the world as seen through the eyes of one of history's most adventurous travelers. This timeless account continues to inspire and inform, offering a captivating glimpse into the rich tapestry of human exploration and discovery.
Molecular Mechanisms in Nutritional Epigenetics (Epigenetics and Human Health #12)
by Luis M. VaschettoThis volume in the Epigenetics and Human Health series explores the intersection of diet and epigenetic modifications. It provides the reader with the latest research on how diet can influence our genetic and epigenetic profiles, thereby affecting our health and susceptibility to disease. In recent years, the field of nutritional epigenetics/nutri-epigenetics has expanded significantly, shedding light on how environmentally-driven epigenetic pathways can be modulated through nutrition and eating habits. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the various epigenetic mechanisms affected by dietary compounds and focuses on specific topics such as the relationship between diet and the gut microbiome, the impact of diet on cardiovascular disease and psychopathology and the role of diet in pregnancy. Written by an international team of experts, this book reveals the molecular mechanisms underlying the influence of diet on epigenetic modifications and discusses the prospect of personalized medicine using dietary strategies to promote well-being and protect against diseases. The book is aimed at researchers and students in the fields of human nutrition, genetics, and medicine.
Reclaiming the Cultural Politics of Teaching and Learning: Skooled in Punk (Elements in Critical Issues in Teacher Education)
by null Greg VassDespite often being associated with anti-establishment, irreverent, and a do-it yourself (DIY) rejection of dominant culture, less considered may the collaborative, communal and curative threads of punk thinking, being and doing. From the outset, punk offered critiques and alternative ways of conceptualizing a world and ways of worlding, that aren't as harmful and constraining as those encountered by many in the dominant milieu of life. This monograph is focused on how and why punk can productively contribute to efforts that are responding to the influences of dominant culture in education, such as the effects of standardization, heightened accountabilities, and 'gap talk'. For this Element, punk can be thought of as social practices that generate cultural resources that can be utilized to critique dominant culture. Hence, this Element aims to make the case that punk sensibilities offer educators opportunities to reclaim the cultural politics of teaching and learning.
Towards a Feminist Translator Studies: Intersectional Activism in Translation and Publishing (ISSN)
by Helen VassalloThis pioneering work advocates for a shift toward inclusivity in the UK translated literature landscape, investigating and challenging unconscious bias around women in translation and building on existing research highlighting the role of translators as activists and agents and the possibilities for these new theoretical models to contribute to meaningful industry change.The book sets out the context for the new subdiscipline of feminist translator studies, positing this as an essential mechanism to work towards diversity in the translated literature sector of the publishing industry. In a series of five case studies that each exemplify a key component of the feminist translator studies "toolkit", Vassallo draws on exclusive interviews with a range of activist translators and publishers, setting these in dialogue with contemporary perspectives on feminism and translation to propose a new agent-based model of feminist translation practice. In synthesising these perspectives, Vassallo makes a powerful argument for questioning existing structures in the translated literature publishing system which perpetuate bias and connects these conversations to wider social movements towards promoting demonstrable change in the industry.This book will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of translation studies and publishing, as well as for the various agents involved in promoting translated literature in the UK and beyond.
The Prenatal Prescription
by Christopher Vaughan Peter NathanielszDid you know that your actions during pregnancy impact your child's health after birth and into adulthood? That what you eat, how much you exercise, your stress level, and your immediate environment are all key factors in determining your baby's predisposition to such conditions as heart disease, obesity, diabetes, stroke, cancer, even depression? Based on more than thirty years of rigorous scientific research, Dr. Nathanielsz's The Prenatal Prescription explains why this is so and what you can do about it.Focusing on the main factors that directly affect the unborn child -- nutrition, stress, toxins, and exercise -- Dr. Nathanielsz lays out a clear and easy-to-follow program for "prenatal programming." He explains the science behind the fetal origins of adult disease, and offers tools that you can use to make your prenatal interaction with your baby memorable and beneficial.Starting before conception, this simple prescription will change forever the way you think about preparing yourself for pregnancy. All parents want a long and healthy life for their child. The Prenatal Prescription explains how to make this a reality.
The Little Book of Herefordshire (Little Book Of)
by David VaughanThe Little Book of Herefordshire is a compendium full of information which will make you say, ‘I never knew that!’ Contained within is a plethora of entertaining facts about Herefordshire’s famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its literary, artistic and sporting achievements, customs ancient and modern, transport, battles and ghostly appearances. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.
Dead Reckoning: Air Traffic Control, System Effects, and Risk
by Diane VaughanVaughan unveils the complicated and high-pressure world of air traffic controllers as they navigate technology and political and public climates, and shows how they keep the skies so safe. When two airplanes were flown into the World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001, Americans watched in uncomprehending shock as first responders struggled to react to the situation on the ground. Congruently, another remarkable and heroic feat was taking place in the air: more than six hundred and fifty air traffic control facilities across the country coordinated their efforts to ground four thousand flights in just two hours—an achievement all the more impressive considering the unprecedented nature of the task. In Dead Reckoning, Diane Vaughan explores the complex work of air traffic controllers, work that is built upon a close relationship between human organizational systems and technology and is remarkably safe given the high level of risk. Vaughan observed the distinct skill sets of air traffic controllers and the ways their workplaces changed to adapt to technological developments and public and political pressures. She chronicles the ways these forces affected their jobs, from their relationships with one another and the layouts of their workspace to their understanding of their job and its place in society. The result is a nuanced and engaging look at an essential role that demands great coordination, collaboration, and focus—a role that technology will likely never be able to replace. Even as the book conveys warnings about complex systems and the liabilities of technological and organizational innovation, it shows the kinds of problem-solving solutions that evolved over time and the importance of people.
Romancing Miss Stone: A Romantic Comedy (Belize Dreams #1)
by M.C. VaughanHis perfectly planned life is about to go wild.By-the-numbers Bo Ferguson has his future all planned. Then his archaeologist fiancée dumps him. Via text. From Belize. Navigating the rainforest to win her back is way out of Bo&’s comfort zone, but so is the idea of starting over. Fortunately, he&’s secured a tour guide willing to lead him into the unmapped jungle. Unfortunately, she&’s annoying, impulsive—and attractive as hell.Jungle expert Alexandra Stone is in no position to turn down a job after her regrettable ex stole everything from her family business and ran. Sure, Bo might be frustratingly uptight, but Alex needs the money. And besides, there&’s something…fun about pushing the guy&’s adorably rigid buttons, especially when it clearly gets a rise out of him.But the close confines of their shared camp make it hard to ignore the tension beneath the bickering, prompting the sweltering heat between them to erupt into sweaty, wild passion. Bo can&’t deny his brief time with Alex has been the most exciting of his life. But the journey they&’re on still leads to one place—his ex-fiancée—forcing Bo and Alex to confront their pasts, their fears and the question of just where this adventure will take them…
Carlos Aldama's Life in Batá: Cuba, Diaspora, and the Drum
by Umi Vaughan Carlos AldamaBatá identifies both the two-headed, hourglass-shaped drum of the Yoruba people and the culture and style of drumming, singing, and dancing associated with it. This book recounts the life story of Carlos Aldama, one of the masters of the batá drum, and through that story traces the history of batá culture as it traveled from Africa to Cuba and then to the United States. For the enslaved Yoruba, batá rhythms helped sustain the religious and cultural practices of a people that had been torn from its roots. Aldama, as guardian of Afro-Cuban music and as a Santería priest, maintains the link with this tradition forged through his mentor Jesus Pérez (Oba Ilu), who was himself the connection to the preserved oral heritage of the older generation. By sharing his stories, Aldama and his student Umi Vaughan bring to light the techniques and principles of batá in all its aspects and document the tensions of maintaining a tradition between generations and worlds, old and new. The book includes rare photographs and access to downloadable audio tracks.
Texas Ranch Cold Case (Cowboy Protectors #4)
by Virginia VaughanSolving a decades-old crime will leave no place safe… Twenty years after her mother vanished, Ally Fulton returns to Harmon Ranch—the last place she was seen—and barely makes it out alive. Someone doesn&’t want Ally digging up the truth. With a target on her back, she reluctantly accepts protection from Officer Tucker Harmon. Can he keep Ally alive—and right his family&’s wrongs—before she&’s silenced for good?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Cowboy Protectors Book 1: Kidnapped in TexasBook 2: Texas Ranch TargetBook 3: Dangerous Texas HideoutBook 4: Texas Ranch Cold Case
Love Inspired Suspense July 2024 - Box Set 2 of 2
by Virginia Vaughan Connie Queen Rebecca HopewellLove Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith.This box set includes: TEXAS RANCH COLD CASE (A Cowboy Protectors novel)by Virginia VaughanTwenty years after her mother vanished, Ally Fulton returns to Harmon Ranch—the last place she was seen—and barely makes it out alive. Someone doesn&’t want Ally digging up the truth. With a target on her back, she reluctantly accepts protection from Officer Tucker Harmon. Can he keep Ally alive—and right his family&’s wrongs—before she&’s silenced for good?WILDERNESS WITNESS SURVIVALby Connie QueenA camping trip turns into a search and rescue mission when investigator Josie Hunt&’s adopted daughter goes missing. And as the only witness to her father&’s murder, eight-year-old Everly is the killer&’s next target. Now Josie has no choice but to accept help from her ex-boyfriend, wrongly accused fugitive Dane Haggerty, to stay alive. With threats closing in, can they outrun a killer who&’ll stop at nothing to keep his crimes hidden?DANGER ON THE PEAKSby Rebecca HopewellWhen Ellie awakes alone in a cave with no memories, she knows she&’s in danger—especially when she&’s attacked. She flees into the path of widowed rancher Michael Tang who offers to help. To recover her lost past, she and Michael retrace her steps…only it yields more questions than answers. Who&’s after her? What do they want? And can Michael keep her safe until they find the truth?For more stories filled with danger and romance, look for Love Inspired Suspense July 2024 Box Set – 1 of 2
Discord's Apple
by Carrie VaughnWhen Evie Walker goes home to spend time with her dying father, she discovers that his creaky old house in Hope's Fort, Colorado, is not the only legacy she stands to inherit. Hidden behind the old basement door is a secret and magical storeroom, a place where wondrous treasures from myth and legend are kept safe until they are needed again. The magic of the storeroom prevents access to any who are not intended to use the items. But just because it has never been done does not mean it cannot be done.And there are certainly those who will give anything to find a way in.Evie must guard the storeroom against ancient and malicious forces, protecting the past and the future even as the present unravels around them. Old heroes and notorious villains alike will rise to fight on her side or to undermine her most desperate gambits. At stake is the fate of the world, and the prevention of nothing less than the apocalypse. In the same month, along with this all-new hardcover, Tor will publish a new novel in Carrie Vaughn's popular, New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series featuring werewolf talk radio host, Kitty Norville. Kitty Goes to War will be the eighth book in this successful mass market series.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Deciding What's Right (First Edition): A Practical Guide To Moral Theory
by Lewis VaughnThe ethics primer for students in a hurry Deciding What’s Right by Lewis Vaughn empowers students with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate moral quandaries with confidence and integrity. The author doesn’t simply introduce moral theory; he brings it to life with evocative cases, rich pedagogy, and sustained emphasis on critical thinking. With remarkably effective chapters on moral reasoning—including a unique “Framework for Moral Decision-Making”—and deeper coverage of applied ethics than any text of its kind, Deciding What’s Right sets a new standard for introductory ethics courses.
Teaching Reading Comprehension to Students with Learning Difficulties (The Guilford Series on Intensive Instruction)
by Sharon Vaughn Janette K. Klingner Alison BoardmanNow in a revised and expanded third edition, this important resource helps teachers understand how good readers comprehend text and how best to support students who are struggling. It presents effective instructional methods for learners at all grade levels, including those with reading disabilities. Every chapter translates state-of-the-art research into practical classroom applications. All facets of comprehension are addressed, including assessment, vocabulary, background knowledge, and text structure. Chapters also cover English learners, intensive intervention, and content literacy. Utility as a teacher guide and course text is enhanced by sample lesson plans, graphic organizers, and chapter-opening study questions. New to This Edition *Chapter on text selection and text structure. *Chapter on teachers' frequently asked questions, providing specific, actionable advice. *More than twice as many sample lesson plans. *Revised throughout with the latest research and teaching techniques.
Design of Steel-Concrete Composite Bridges to Eurocodes
by Ioannis Vayas Aristidis IliopoulosCombining a theoretical background with engineering practice, Design of Steel-Concrete Composite Bridges to Eurocodes covers the conceptual and detailed design of composite bridges in accordance with the Eurocodes. Bridge design is strongly based on prescriptive normative rules regarding loads and their combinations, safety factors, material proper
E-Commerce During COVID in Spain: One “Click” Does Not Fit All (Imf Working Papers)
by VazquezA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Squinnel and the Mystery of the Nutlet: A sordid tale of the furry underworld
by Stefano VazzolaWhat do an unnerving, freaked-out squirrel and a gaunt, flea-ridden cat have in common? Scabies? Ticks? The answer is wrapped in the mystery of the animals' wood, where sordid deals and unexpected friendships coexist. Squinnel and the Mystery of the Nutlet is an oblique noir fable that opens the doors onto a mythical world but immediately slams it in your face to the sound of crude reality and irony. Oh, there’ll be good feelings, too. We can’t really live without them these days, can we?
Domare il mostro dagli occhi verdi: Gestire la gelosia nelle relazioni non monogamiche (More Than Two Essentials)
by Franklin Veaux Eve Rickert“Come gestisci la gelosia?” è la prima domanda che le persone in genere pongono quando sentono parlare di poliamore. Gli strumenti per la gestione della gelosia sono tra le risorse fondamentali di un buon equipaggiamento per chiunque sia coinvolto in relazioni poliamorose o comunque non monogamiche. Eve Rickert e Franklin Veaux, autori del popolare testo sul poliamore More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory, presentano Domare il mostro dagli occhi verdi, il primo e-book della serie Pillole di More Than Two. In questo breve manuale troverete metodi pragmatici per gestire i sentimenti di gelosia quando si presentano. Apprenderete strumenti per individuare la gelosia, strategie per decodificarla e consigli pratici per trattarla prima che mini il vostro rapporto.
Más que dos: Una guía para el poliamor ético
by Franklin Veaux Eve RickertEl libro More Than Two se publicÓ en el aÑo 2014 y pronto se convirtiÓ en un referente del poliamor, ya que se centra en exclusiva en este tipo de relaciones y ofrece multitud de casos prÁcticos y consejos Útiles para su buen funcionamiento. MÁs allÁ de la pareja es la guÍa mÁs reciente sobre poliamor Ético. En sus 25 capÍtulos, los autores van y vienen de la teorÍa a la prÁctica. Eve Rickert y Franklin Veaux han recogido a lo largo de 20 aÑos sus experiencias y las de cientos de miembros de la comunidad poliamorosa norteamericana. Este manual es una herramienta Útil tanto para las personas que estÁn empezando a pensar sus relaciones de forma poliamorosa como para quienes viven el poliamor desde hace tiempo y quieren encontrar ideas, reflexiones e historias de personas que han buscado relacionarse emocionalmente de forma Ética y no monÓgama durante aÑos. Los autores abordan los cuidados, las negociaciones, el veto, los derechos de las personas que tienen una relaciÓn con alguien que ya tiene pareja, las jerarquÍas en las relaciones y si estas tienen sentido, la confianza, el empoderamiento, los celos, la honestidad y la comunicaciÓn en relaciones no monÓgamas. Este libro no solo derriba los mitos de la monogamia, tambiÉn algunos de los mitos de las relaciones no monÓgamas, Eve Rickert y Franklin Veaux nos invitan a cuestionar desde dÓnde decidimos querernos, escriben sobre el riesgo, el miedo y el crecimiento. No es posible abrirse al poliamor si no queremos habitar nuestra vulnerabilidad y no es posible amarnos sin asomarnos radicalmente a las necesidades y deseos de aquellas personas con las que caminamos.
The Music of Spain (Routledge Revivals)
by Carl Van VechtenFirst published in 1920, The Music of Spain deals with historical periods, schools and style and appears to embrace everything related to music provided it affects or is affected by Spain in some degree, no matter how small or insignificant. The period extends from the sixteenth century to the early twentieth century and the author encircles his subject in a huge ring or parenthesis that opens with Antonio Cabezon, the Spanish Bach (according to Pedrell) and closes with the gypsy dancer and singer Pastora Imperio, queen of the Spanish “varieties” stage of today. It brings themes like Spain and music; the land of joy; and from George Borrow to Mary Garden. This book is an important historical reference for students and scholars of history of music, Spanish music.
Ebony Gate: The Phoenix Hoard (The Phoenix Hoard #1)
by Julia Vee Ken BebelleA CALIBA 2023 Golden Poppy Book Award FinalistJulia Vee and Ken Bebelle's Ebony Gate is a female John Wick story with dragon magic set in contemporary San Francisco’s Chinatown.Emiko Soong belongs to one of the eight premier magical families of the world. But Emiko never needed any magic. Because she is the Blade of the Soong Clan. Or was. Until she’s drenched in blood in the middle of a market in China, surrounded by bodies and the scent of blood and human waste as a lethal perfume. The Butcher of Beijing now lives a quiet life in San Francisco, importing antiques. But when a shinigami, a god of death itself, calls in a family blood debt, Emiko must recover the Ebony Gate that holds back the hungry ghosts of the Yomi underworld. Or forfeit her soul as the anchor.What's a retired assassin to do but save the City by the Bay from an army of the dead?At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
When the Summer Was Ours: A Novel
by Roxanne Veletzos&“This compulsively readable tale of loss and love during and after the Second World War is a masterpiece.&” —Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author &“A gorgeously written, impeccably researched historical novel, spanning decades and continents, and filled with a richly drawn cast of characters.&” —Jillian Cantor, USA TODAY bestselling author This epic World War II tale of star-crossed lovers separated by class, circumstance, and tragedy—from the international bestselling author of the &“gripping…filled with passion and hope&” (Kate Quinn, New York Timesbestselling author) The Girl They Left Behind—explores the impact of war on civilian life and the indestructible resilience of first love.Hungary, 1943: As war encroaches on the country&’s borders, willful young Eva César arrives in the idyllic town of Sopron to spend her last summer as a single woman on her aristocratic family&’s estate. Longing for freedom from her domineering father, she counts the days to her upcoming nuptials to a kind and dedicated Red Cross doctor whom she greatly admires. But Eva&’s life changes when she meets Aleandro, a charming and passionate Romani fiddler and artist. With time and profound class differences against them, Eva and Aleandro still fall deeply in love—only to be separated by a brutal act of hatred. As each are swept into the tides of war, they try to forget their romance. Yet, the haunting memory of that summer will reshape their destinies and lead to decisions which are felt through generations. From the horrors of the Second World War to the tensions of the 1956 Hungarian uprising and beyond, When the Summer Was Ours is a sweeping story about the toll of secrets, the blurred lines between sacrifice and obsession, and the endurance of the human spirit.