Another Kind Of Hero

Author : Sally Clarkson,Joel Clarkson
Publisher : NavPress
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496420398

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A Different Kind of Hero by Sally Clarkson,Joel Clarkson Pdf

A Different Bible study experience! This guided journey through Scripture is for anyone who: Knows what it’s like to just not fit in; longs to feel known, safe, and understood; and wonders where they truly belong. Join beloved author Sally Clarkson and her son Joel in this 12-session exploration of misfits in the Bible—and the surprising ways they became heroes of the faith. God has always taken ordinary people—like Peter, Ruth, Job, and Elijah—and used them to accomplish great things. You’ll learn how God can take your own weaknesses and turn them into strengths as he draws you outside the safety of yourself and into the glorious whirlwind of His plan for your life. (A companion resource to Different: The Story of an Outside-the-Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him, by Sally and Nathan Clarkson.)

Author : Edwin L. Millet
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781499048308

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Another Kind of Hero by Edwin L. Millet Pdf

The novel Another Kind of Hero features a young Roman Catholic priest, Vincent Dwyer, who after completing his seminary studies in the turbulent mid-1960’s, follows his vocation in the footsteps of three uncles who became priests in the same diocese a generation before. Newly assigned as an associate for a veteran pastor at his boyhood parish, he encounters Julie Leffert, a distraught parishioner and a young mother of six children, one windswept night when she arrives at the rectory seeking counseling for her troubled marriage. In the course of assisting this attractive but distressed woman, Vincent realizes that he is falling in love with her and her large brood of children. Responding to what he sees as a greater calling to marry Julie and help her raise her children, he leaves the priesthood to follow what he now feels is his true vocation. Intra-familial conflicts and many trials ensue as he undertakes a long, difficult journey with his newfound family.

Author : Suzanne Brockmann
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345543844

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Some Kind of Hero by Suzanne Brockmann Pdf

The Troubleshooters return in the latest thriller from New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann! Some Kind of Hero showcases Brockmann’s signature white-knuckle suspense, romantic twists, and sexy Navy SEALs. Navy men don’t come tougher than Lieutenant Peter Greene. Every day he whips hotshot SEAL wannabes into elite fighters. So why can’t he handle one fifteen-year-old girl? His ex’s death left him a single dad overnight, and very unprepared. Though he can’t relate to an angsty teen, he can at least keep Maddie safe—until the day she disappears. Though Pete’s lacking in fatherly intuition, his instinct for detecting danger is razor sharp. Maddie’s in trouble. Now he needs the Troubleshooters team at his back, along with an unconventional ally. Romance writer Shayla Whitman never expected to be drawn into a real-world thriller—or to meet a hero who makes her pulse pound. Action on the page is one thing. Actually living it is another story. Shay’s not as bold as her heroines, but she’s a mother. She sees the panic in her new neighbor’s usually fearless blue eyes—and knows there’s no greater terror for a parent than having a child at risk. It’s an ordeal Shay won’t let Pete face alone. She’s no highly trained operative, but she’s smart, resourceful, and knows what makes teenagers tick. Still, working alongside Pete has its own perils—like letting the heat between them rise out of control. Intimate emotions could mean dangerous, even deadly, consequences for their mission. No matter what, they must be on top of their game, and playing for keeps . . . or else Pete’s daughter may be gone for good. Praise for Some Kind of Hero “With brilliant sexual chemistry, laugh-out-loud humor, riveting action, and flawlessly rendered characters, Brockmann’s latest quickly draws readers back into her high-stakes Troubleshooters world. . . . Beautifully written and as heart-gripping as it is satisfying.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Well worth the wait. Jam-packed with adrenaline-fueled action and sizzling sexual tension, this is grade-A romantic suspense that will delight RITA award–winning Brockmann’s dedicated core of fans as well, and lure new readers.”—Booklist (starred review)

Author : Tom White
Publisher : Boyds Mills Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12
Category : Alcoholics
ISBN : 1590787749

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Bill W. by Tom White Pdf

Relates how, after years of unhappiness and hospitalizations for alcoholism, Bill Wilson followed his inner vision and co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935.

Author : Matthew Field,Ajay Chowdhury
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780750966504

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Some Kind of Hero by Matthew Field,Ajay Chowdhury Pdf

For over 50 years, Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions has navigated the ups and downs of the volatile British film industry, enduring both critical wrath and acclaim in equal measure for its now legendary James Bond series. Latterly, this family run business has been crowned with box office gold and recognised by motion picture academies around the world. However, it has not always been plain sailing. Changing financial regimes forced 007 to relocate to France and Mexico; changing fashions and politics led to box office disappointments; and changing studio regimes and business disputes all but killed the franchise. And the rise of competing action heroes has constantly questioned Bond's place in popular culture. But against all odds the filmmakers continue to wring new life from the series, and 2012's Skyfall saw both huge critical and commercial success, crowning 007 as the undisputed king of the action genre. Some Kind of Hero recounts this remarkable story, from its origins in the early '60s right through to the present day, and draws on hundreds of unpublished interviews with the cast and crew of this iconic series.

Author : Sally Clarkson,Nathan Clarkson
Publisher : NavPress
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496420145

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Different by Sally Clarkson,Nathan Clarkson Pdf

Nathan was different and Sally knew it. From his early childhood, Nathan was bursting with creativity and uncontainable energy, struggling not only with learning issues but also with anxiety and OCD. He saw the world through his own unique lens—one that often caused him to be labeled as “bad,” “troubled,” or someone in need of “fixing.” Bravely choosing to listen to her motherly intuition rather than the loud voices of the world, Sally dared to believe that Nathan’s differences could be part of an intentional design from a loving Creator with a plan for his life. She trusted that the things that made him different were the very things that could make him great. Join Sally and Nathan as they share their stories from a personal perspective as mother and son. If you are in need of help and hope in your own journey with an outside-the-box child, or if you’re an adult trying to make sense of your differences, you’ll find deep insight, resonance, and encouragement in the pages of this book. Dare to love and nurture the “different” one in your life.

Author : Ann R. Blakeslee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Chinese Americans
ISBN : OCLC:1033666016

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A Different Kind of Hero by Ann R. Blakeslee Pdf

In 1881 twelve-year-old Renny, who resists his father's efforts to turn him into a rough, tough, brawling boy, earns the disapproval of the entire mining camp when he befriends a newly arrived Chinese boy.

Author : Jonah Winter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Heroes
ISBN : 0439623073

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Peaceful Heroes by Jonah Winter Pdf

Biographies of peaceful heroes who where willing to die for a cause, but not kill for a cause.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Civil service
ISBN : IND:30000036852741

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Meet a Different Kind of Hero by Anonim Pdf

Author : A. Blakeslee
Publisher : Perfection Learning
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2003-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0756978092

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A Different Kind of Hero by A. Blakeslee Pdf

- First prize, UNESCO Prize for Children's and Young People's Literature in the Service of Tolerance.- Selector's Choice, Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies--National Council for the Social Studies/Children's Book Council

Author : Brian K. Vaughan
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-14
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781630089207

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The Escapists by Brian K. Vaughan Pdf

Inspired by Michael Chabon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, this is Vaughan’s love letter to his chosen medium, a story about what it takes to start out with nothing in Cleveland, Ohio, and end up with a comic so hot a major corporation wants to steal it from you! Brilliantly interweaving the lives of the creators with the world of their creation, artists Steve Rolston and Philip Bond bring the comic-booking trio Maxwell Roth, Case Weaver, and Denny Jones to life, while the inimitable Jason Shawn Alexander and Eduardo Barreto illustrate the thrilling trials and exciting extrications of the new -- and old -- Escapist!

Author : John L. Ward,Craig E. Aronoff
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230116184

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Preparing Successors for Leadership by John L. Ward,Craig E. Aronoff Pdf

The founders of the family business must impart their vision and leadership to succeeding generations. Preparing those generations for leadership is challenging and encompasses a lifetime, but it is critical to the continuity and revitalization of the business. Aronoff and Ward's strategy for a smooth transition prepares successors for their role in the future of the firm.

Author : Mitchell Bonds
Publisher : Enclave Publishing
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10
Category : Apprentices
ISBN : 098210491X

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Hero, Second Class by Mitchell Bonds Pdf

Have at You! Cyrus Solburg is a young man who dreams of becoming a Hero in a fantasy world in which Heroes owe monthly dues and Villains are allowed only one eclipse per fiscal quarter. Cyrus becomes the apprentice to Sir Reginald Ogleby, also known as the Crimson Slash, a towering swordsman with a titanic sword and a penchant for self-narrating his own battles. It's up to Reginald to train Cyrus in the essentials of Heroism so that one day, at the conclusion of his first Quest, Cyrus may become a Hero, Second Class. More is afoot than the routine of training in the arts of Heroic Derring-Do, however. A bona fide Arch-Villain is on the loose. And this Villain is particularly interested in Cyrus, not least because of how Cyrus seems to have magic coming to him in spite of himself, resulting in tremendous disruption of the magical planes. Entering into the fray come a wise-cracking Dragon, a petulant gargoyle, the Heroes' Guild, the Army of DarknessTM, and a horde of cursed invisible Centaurs. Cyrus will have to call on his friends, a beautiful young cat girl, and all the power of the Capital Letters and Arbitrary Numbers if he is to live to become a full-fledged Hero. *** When Mitchell was 10 he and his friends created an adventure game called Quest. Mitchell played all the supporting characters, quest givers, and (his favorite) the villains, while his friends played the brave heroes who thwarted them. That game became the basis for Hero, Second Class. Mitchell is a young man with theatrical inclinations, a wry sense of humor, and storytelling ability well beyond his years.

Author : Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780525646334

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The Hero Next Door by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich Pdf

From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes another middle-grade short-story collection--this one focused on exploring acts of bravery--featuring some of the best own-voices children's authors, including R. J. Palacio (Wonder), Rita Williams-Garcia (One Crazy Summer), Linda Sue Park (A Long Walk to Water), and many more. Not all heroes wear capes. Some heroes teach martial arts. Others talk to ghosts. A few are inventors or soccer players. They're also sisters, neighbors, and friends. Because heroes come in many shapes and sizes. But they all have one thing in common: they make the world a better place. Published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books, this vibrant anthology features thirteen acclaimed authors whose powerful and diverse voices show how small acts of kindness can save the day. So pay attention, because a hero could be right beside you. Or maybe the hero is you. AUTHORS INCLUDE: William Alexander, Joseph Bruchac, Lamar Giles, Mike Jung, Hena Khan, Juana Medina, Ellen Oh, R. J. Palacio, Linda Sue Park and Anna Dobbin, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Ronald L. Smith, Rita Williams-Garcia, and short-story contest winner Suma Subramaniam “As with the two previous anthologies from We Need Diverse Books, this collection admirably succeeds in making available to all readers a wider and more representative range of American voices and protagonists.” —The Washington Post

Author : Florence Parry Heide
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781452139470

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How to Be a Hero by Florence Parry Heide Pdf

Once upon a time, there was a nice boy and his name was Gideon. He lived in a nice house, and he had nice parents and lots of toys. But Gideon wasn't satisfied. He wanted to be a hero. You know, a hero, with his name on the front page of the newspaper. That sort of thing. So how does anyone get to be a hero, anyway? Heroes have to be strong. Heroes have to be brave. Heroes have to be clever. Don't they? With wry humor, Florence Parry Heide and Chuck Groenink explore how we choose our idols in a witty story that leaves it to readers to decide the real nature of heroism. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.