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Family legacy dictates everything from type of education to suitability of friends to eligible marriage opportunities to the type of business I’m expected to go pursue. It’s more than just DNA, it’s also about birth order, gender, and unfortunately—the family name. I was born a Reed and the weight that carries isn’t limited to the doors that it opens, but also the ones it bars shut. When I was tapped for the Royals, I saw my first way out—but it only proved to be a deeper trap.

Often regarded as more of a myth and legend than man, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was many things throughout his storied life: student, activist, preacher, dreamer, father, husband. From his Atlanta childhood centered in the historically Black neighborhood of Sweet Auburn to his precipitous rise as a civil rights leader on the streets of Birmingham, Selma, and Montgomery, Dr. King would go on to become one of the most recognizable, influential, and controversial persons of the twentieth century.

For over a decade, A Biblical History of Israel has gathered praise and criticism for its unapologetic approach to reconstructing the historical landscape of ancient Israel through a biblical lens. In this much-anticipated second edition, the authors reassert that the Old Testament should be taken seriously as a historical document alongside other literary and archaeological sources. Significantly revised and updated, A Biblical History of Israel, Second Edition includes the authors' direct response to critics, and includes updated archaeological data and new references.

Despite all our scientific advances, which have allowed us to prevent and treat so many deadly diseases, almost one in two people will develop cancer in the U.S. In Fasting Cancer, Dr. Valter Longo, one of the leading scientists in the field of nutrition and cancer, reveals the results of decades of research on the fasting and nutrition technology-based studies to defeat cancer in the body, making only tumor cells much more vulnerable to therapy while protecting the healthy cells.

People fall in love with their best friends all the time. But for me, the circumstances of this unrequited attraction are even more agonizing. I am gay. My best friend, Sawyer, is not.

While teaching ethics is universally applauded, how one goes about it is much more difficult and contested than is often recognized. On Teaching and Learning Christian Ethics addresses what it means to teach and learn ethics through a thorough comparison of two ethicists, Henry Sidgwick and F. D. Maurice. Where Sidgwick understood ethics as developing a method for guiding voluntary action to what is right, Maurice maintained that ethics concerns life as a whole, and that requires placing it within a metaphysical and theological realm in which the good is much more definitive than right.

"Ist das alles?", fragt sich Bao, der kleine Panda, eines Tages. Obwohl er doch eigentlich ganz zufrieden ist, lässt ihn das Gefühl nicht los, dass in seinem Leben noch irgendetwas Wichtiges fehlt. Das gilt es zu entdecken! Und so begibt sich Bao auf die Suche ... Die abenteuerliche Reise des kleinen Pandas steckt voller überraschender Begegnungen: So trifft er auf einen Schmetterling, der ihn in die Kunst des Zuhörens und Beobachtens einführt. Oder auf tanzende Glühwürmchen, bei deren Anblick Bao bewusst wird, wie einzigartig und wundervoll jeder einzelne kleine Moment ist.

Whether it’s a bad economy, a cheap competitor, bad leads, or a personal challenge, Long provides step-by-step advice on how you can make committed, consistent activities part of your daily sales routine so you will consistently be rewarded with the sales you deserve.

Largely forgotten for centuries, the ancient Maya were incredible. Their cities across Central and South America featured astonishing pyramids and palaces, while they were also successful farmers and highly creative artists. The Maya were the first people in the Americas to learn how to read and write, and they invented things like rubber, chocolate and chewing gum. They had a deep understanding of astronomy, mathematics and timekeeping, though they also had some horrible, bloodthirsty traditions such as making human sacrifices.

Long sees parables not merely as creative figures of speech but as GPS devices taking hearers to those places where the event of God is happening all around us. This book provides two chapters for each synoptic Gospel. Two introductory chapters additionally situate this book in the history and theology of the parables' interpretation and address questions that preachers have about preaching the parables.

In 1996, Parenting the Strong-Willed Child established itself as a seminal guide for parents who want to manage challenging behavior with parenting techniques grounded in positive reinforcement, without yelling or harming a child's self-esteem. Packed with brand-new content, this fourth edition has been thoroughly updated to integrate state-of-the-field scientific and clinical advances, providing a timely and thorough response to the current issues facing parents of young children.

Olivo Depero, sedici anni, salta da una comunità all'altra da quando ha perso i genitori in un terribile incidente. Ama i libri, odia i congiuntivi sbagliati, indossa vestiti sempre uguali e dice al massimo seicento parole al giorno, lo stretto indispensabile per comunicare con il mondo. Anche se il mondo non ha segreti, per Olivo, che con la sua intelligenza straordinaria memorizza, deduce, intuisce, vede cose che nessun altro vede.

Whether you are on the spectrum yourself or take care of a loved one who is: The fear of not making the right decisions and failing to ensure the best development possible for yourself or the person you are taking care of is an uncomfortable feeling. Therefore, caregivers and people who are neurodivergent themselves often feel like the pressure is always on. Fortunately, there is a proven way that supports independence and improves the ability to live an organized and anxiety-free life, even on the spectrum: Cultivating the right habits.

Regardless of our race, sex, ethnicity, color, religion or philosophical beliefs, music is a universal tie that binds us as human beings. Every note a nod to history, every tune a step on the trajectory toward a more compassionate understanding of each other. The world of jazz music during the 1950s and 60s was an industry that reflected the struggles of the Civil Rights Era. And when a White musician enters the big stages and “sounds Black,” attempting to unify the culture of society, it can teeter on cultural treason.

Unlock the untapped potential of your mind with "Unlocking Memory Mastery: A Comprehensive Guide to Boosting Your Cognitive Power." In this groundbreaking book, author T. Brandon Long presents a transformative journey into the depths of memory enhancement. Drawing on the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, T. Brandon Long unveils a wealth of proven techniques and strategies to help you sharpen your memory, boost your learning, and optimize your mental performance.

Do you ever lie to yourself? I do. Making friends has been the cruelest choice I ever inflicted upon myself. I like to say I don’t regret it, and for the most part that’s true. I resent it. I despise him because he left me behind, following another battle in this war we’ve been waging. I thought we were partners, best friends, allies, and that he would always have my back as I’ve fought to have his. I hate her because she’s perfection and everything he’s ever wanted, untouchable, brilliant, and capable. Yet, I want her too. Need her. Still, she gave herself to someone else.

In this unabridged edition, Bishop Donnell Long recapitulates and expounds on 40+ years of ministry in the matter of personal deliverance. Jesus has provided a life of abundance that every believer should strive to walk in. Watch Out for Evil Spirits builds upon the original work of his father, Apostle C.L. Long, the author of the original unpublished edition. The purpose of this work is to make practical wisdom and insight available to every believer in Christ.

In una fredda notte di pioggia, una giovane in fuga da una situazione a dir poco insopportabile si presenta al Grand Palace sul Tamigi in cerca di una camera. È Mariana Wylde, nota cantante d'opera travolta da uno scandalo ed etichettata come la "sgualdrina di Haywood Street". Le proprietarie dell'albergo, Delilah e Angelique, decidono di accoglierla invogliate dall'idea di farla esibire, in cambio della pigione, durante la serata di inaugurazione della loro nuova sala da ballo.

Embark on a transformative journey with 'Made Prayer: An Artistic Spiritual Process' written and narrated by the insightful Nate Long "OWL". This audiobook unveils the unique Made Prayer method, offering a tangible and approachable approach to prayer, with outcomes that are both grounded and attainable. Discover the essence of the Made Prayer process, inviting listeners to engage in a structured yet flexible method to manifest their intentions.

Pennsylvania in the late 18th century, once called William Penn’s Woods, was an assortment of different faiths living together for the first time in American history. Included in this tapestry was a small and struggling population called Amish. Surrounding this peaceful people were unavoidable threats. A simple walk in the untamed forests could result in death, if not from bullet or arrow, then from an encounter with a wild animal. Amid this time of tumult, Adam Wyse is fighting a personal battle.