Eating Glass

Author : Annita Perez Sawyer
Publisher : Santa Fe Writer's Project
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781939650276

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Smoking Cigarettes, Eating Glass by Annita Perez Sawyer Pdf

"A fiercely honest and beautifully written book." —Paul Austin, author, Beautiful Eyes and Something for the PainA cautionary tale of careless psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, and resilienceSawyer's memoir is a harrowing, heroic, and redeeming story of her battle with mental illness, and her triumph in overcoming it. In 1960, as a suicidal teenager, Sawyer was institutionalized, misdiagnosed, and suffered through 89 electroshock treatments before being transferred, labeled as "unimproved." The damage done has haunted her life. Discharged in 1966, after finally receiving proper psychiatric care, Sawyer kept her past secret and moved on to graduate from Yale University, raise two children, and become a respected psychotherapist. That is, until 2001, when she reviewed her hospital records and began to remember a broken childhood and the even more broken mental health system of the 1950s and 1960s.

Author : Joe Nickell
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005-09-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0813123585

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Secrets of the Sideshows by Joe Nickell Pdf

"Joe Nickell - once a carnival pitchman, then a magician, private detective, and investigative writer - has pursued sideshow secrets for years and has worked the famous carnival midway at the Canadian National Exhibition. For this book, he interviewed showmen and performers, collected carnival memorabilia, researched published accounts of sideshows and their lore, and even performed some classic sideshow feats, such as eating fire and lying on a bed of nails as a cinderblock was broken on his chest. The result of these varied efforts, Secrets of the Sideshows tells the captivating story of the magic, tricks - real or illusory - and performers of the world's midway shows."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Mark D. Jacobsen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-15
Category : Failure (Psychology)
ISBN : 1736402803

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Eating Glass by Mark D. Jacobsen Pdf

Even as we celebrate what we have achieved, applaud ourselves for daring greatly, and shrug off failure, we are dying inside. Because, nobody has really, honestly told us what failure feels like, and the truth is, it is terrifying and it is lonely and it hurts like hell. "Fail fast, fail often, fail forward" We live in an age that acknowledges the importance of failure and resilience to success. Yet, in our rush to bounce back from setbacks, we often miss that the journey through failure and renewal can be a difficult one that plays out over months or years. In this moving memoir, Air Force officer and entrepreneur Mark D. Jacobsen tells the story of his ambitious moonshot effort to use emerging drone technology to break sieges and deliver humanitarian aid in war-torn Syria. Even as his small volunteer team achieved breakthrough successes, cascading challenges brought down the effort and took Mark past the limits of his strength. In the two years that followed, amidst a grueling PhD program and a difficult faith transition, Mark learned to walk failure's path and find new life on the other side. Eating Glass is a compassionate and profound guide that will speak to any dreamer or achiever who is navigating the aftermath of a failure experience. It provides steady assurance that we are never alone in our journeys and that our seasons of failure are fertile times in which we grow.

Author : Edward William Lane
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1871
Category : Egypt
ISBN : MINN:31951002053451J

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An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians by Edward William Lane Pdf

Author : Talmy Givón
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781483259932

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On Understanding Grammar by Talmy Givón Pdf

On Understanding Grammar covers the interdependencies among the various aspects of linguistics and the human language. This eight-chapter text considers some pertinent topics in linguistics, such as discourse-pragmatics, diachronic syntax, topology, creology, method, and ontology. Chapter 1 describes the notions of fact, theory, and explanation, particularly about how these notions manifest themselves in actual practice. Chapter 2 redefines syntax in terms of communicative function and discourse-pragmatics, and about the relation between the function of grammatical devices and their formal properties. Chapter 3 deals with discourse-pragmatics and how it transcends the narrow bounds of deductive logic, as well as the function and ontology of negation in language, and how those relate to the fundamental information-theoretic principle of figure versus ground. Chapter 4 explores the two major aspects of case systems, namely, the semantic role and pragmatic function, and how the two interact in determining the typological characteristics of grammars. Chapter 5 examines the relation between discourse and syntax based on diachronic, ontogenetic, phylogenetic viewpoints. Chapter 6 tackles the relation between synchronic grammar and diachronic change, while Chapter 7 describes the relationship between human language and its phylogenetic evolution. Chapter 8 is about language and ontology, as well as the relation between cognition and the universe. This book will prove useful to linguistics and language researchers.

Author : Edward William Lane
Publisher : American Univ in Cairo Press
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 9774247841

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An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians by Edward William Lane Pdf

Few works about the Middle East have exerted such wide and long-lasting influence as Edward William Lane's An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians. First published in 1836, this classic book has never gone out of print, continuously providing material and inspiration for generations of scholars, writers, and travelers, who have praised its comprehensiveness, detail, and perception. Yet the editions in print during most of the twentieth century would not have met Lane's approval. Lacking parts of Lane's text and many of his original illustrations (while adding many that were not his), they were based on what should have been ephemeral editions, published long after the author's death. Meanwhile, the definitive fifth edition of 1860, the result of a quarter century of Lane's corrections, reconsiderations, and additions, long ago disappeared from bookstore shelves. Now the 1860 edition of Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians is available again, with a useful general introduction by Jason Thompson. Lane's greatest work enters the twenty-first century in precisely the form that he wanted.

Author : Mack Moderie
Publisher : Mackrocosm LLC
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798988258117

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to Mars by Mack Moderie Pdf

To ascend in life… …one must always be learning. How will Elon Musk’s ideas help you? Mack Moderie has dedicated over 1000 hours compiling 42 Principles for Life, more than 600 insightful quotes, and 42 stories (practical applications) from Musk’s life. From his study of Musk, he found the motivation to improve his life across the board, from business and leadership to thinking properly and working toward the things that matter, like protecting and expanding consciousness. A Few Quotes: “I swear my responsibility to the highest good for consciousness, while always re-examining what the highest good is. "Politics is war and truth is the first casualty." “If you scare people enough, they will demand removal of freedom. This is the path to tyranny.” Musk, the mind behind SpaceX, Tesla, Starlink, The Boring Company, and Neuralink, shocked the world in 2022 by buying Twitter. His thought-provoking quotes and revolutionary ideas have inspired millions, including Moderie himself. You’ll learn: - Elon Musk’s unique mental models. - Powerful strategies to structure your mind for success. - Proven techniques to manage and run companies effectively. - The philosophical underpinnings that drive Musk's endeavors. - and much more! But this book goes beyond simply sharing Musk's words. It digs deeper, decoding the secret to Musk's success and giving you the tools to apply them in your own life. Imagine transforming your approach to business, leadership, and life itself by understanding and implementing the insights of one of the most influential figures of our time. Don’t just admire Musk's success - emulate it. This book is your guide. Get your copy now!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : PediaPress
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-09-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Bloc Party Discography by Anonim Pdf

Author : Samuel S. Lau
Publisher : Ultimate Publications & Creations (HK) Ltd.
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9789626881644

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The BIG English Grammar Book (Advanced 1) 英文文法全書 (高級 1) by Samuel S. Lau Pdf

Dear fellow Chinese-speakers, this is the English grammar series you have been looking for. Never before have you found the grammar topics so thoroughly explained and exemplified, English-Chinese bilingually, that they all fit in a BIG picture for your easy manipulation, providing the edge you need to succeed in the English-speaking environment. Suitable for learners at the junior-high to high school levels. 各位尊敬的中文使用者：本系列是你一直在尋找的英文文法參考書。它對各個文法課題，均以中英雙語作出前所未有的透徹解釋和舉例，英文文法知識就仿如一幅清晰的地圖般展現在你眼前，隨時為你所用，讓你在英語世界中得心應手。適合初中至高中程度的讀者。

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780241313176

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Coastal Queensland (Rough Guides Snapshot Australia) by Rough Guides Pdf

The Rough Guides Snapshot Australia: Coastal Queensland is the ultimate travel guide to this area of Australia. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the Whitsundays to the Gold Coast and Fraser Island to the Great Barrier Reef. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot Australia: Coastal Queensland covers Brisbane, the Moreton Bay Islands, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, the Fraser Coast, the Great Barrier Reef, Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Mackay, Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands, Bowen, Ayr, Townsville, Magnetic Island, Cairns, the Atherton Tablelands, Port Douglas, the Daintree, and the Cape York Peninsula and Torres Strait Islands. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Australia, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the region, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, visas and outdoor activities. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Australia. The Rough Guides Snapshot Australia: Coastal Queensland is equivalent to 168 printed pages.

Author : Mary Swift Lamson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Blind
ISBN : WISC:89098885130

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Life and Education of Laura Dewey Bridgman by Mary Swift Lamson Pdf

Biography of Laura Dewey Bridgman, known as the first deaf-blind American child to gain a significant education in the English language, fifty years before the more famous Helen Keller.

Author : Mary Swift Lamson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Blind
ISBN : UOM:39015005213668

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Life and Education of Laura Dewey Bridgman, the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Girl by Mary Swift Lamson Pdf

Author : Peter Cole
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789004368873

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Pragmatics by Peter Cole Pdf

Author : Mark Seal
Publisher : Scribd, Inc.
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781645399728

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The Devil and Harper Lee by Mark Seal Pdf

In the 1970s, a mysterious man captivated and terrorized a small Alabama town. He was elegant and handsome, a charismatic pastor and leader in the African American community. But rumors swirled. Preaching on Sunday, people would say, killing on Monday. Far away in New York City, one of America’s most beloved writers was about to get caught up in the strange and violent tale of Reverend Willie J. Maxwell. Harper Lee, author of the modern-day classic To Kill a Mockingbird, was searching for her next book when the perfect story came her way: There was a man, the Reverend, who had allegedly murdered five of his family members, and managed to do it without getting caught. Thanks to the skills of his talented lawyer, he collected sizeable amounts of money from insurance policies that named him as the beneficiary. It was said the Reverend used voodoo to commit the murders and that his magical powers made him untouchable. And then, at the funeral of his most recent alleged victim—his sixteen-year-old stepdaughter—someone pointed a pistol at Reverend Maxwell’s head and shot three times. Mesmerized by the string of bloody deaths, Harper Lee returned to her native Alabama. She spent months in Alexander City, getting to know the town and the people, slowly pulling out the threads of this macabre tale. She found a story that only a writer of her caliber could do justice to: a modern southern gothic tale of death, fraud, superstition, and race. But apparently she never finished the book. After all that research, all the time spent tracking leads, speaking with crucial sources, and examining records, she dropped the project. Why? Acclaimed investigative reporter Mark Seal, himself an Alabama native, follows the trails of both the Reverend and Harper Lee, bringing the lurid tale back to life. He interviews key players, including relatives and other survivors who bear witness to this astonishing true story. One can only wonder how Lee herself would have told it. With The Devil and Harper Lee, Seal has woven together a new and uniquely American mystery.

Author : Henry T. Gallagher
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781617036545

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James Meredith and the Ole Miss Riot by Henry T. Gallagher Pdf

In September 1962, James Meredith became the first African American admitted to the University of Mississippi. A milestone in the civil rights movement, his admission triggered a riot spurred by a mob of three thousand whites from across the South and all but officially stoked by the state's segregationist authorities. Historians have called the Oxford riot nothing less than an insurrection and the worst constitutional crisis since the Civil War. The escalating conflict prompted President John F. Kennedy to send twenty thousand regular army troops, in addition to federalized Mississippi National Guard soldiers, into the civil unrest (ten thousand into the town itself) to quell rioters and restore law and order. James Meredith and the Ole Miss Riot is the memoir of one of the participants, a young army second lieutenant named Henry Gallagher, born and raised in Minnesota. His military police battalion from New Jersey deployed, without the benefit of riot-control practice or advance briefing, into a deadly civil rights confrontation. He was thereafter assigned as the officer-in-charge of Meredith's security detail at a time when he faced very real threats to his life. Gallagher's first-person account considers the performance of his fellow soldiers before and after the riot. He writes of the behavior of the white students, some of them defiant, others perceiving a Communist-inspired Kennedy conspiracy in Meredith's entry into Mississippi's “flagship” university. The author depicts the student, Meredith, a man who at times seemed disconnected with the violent reality that swirled around him, and who even aspired to be freed of his protectors so that he could just be another Ole Miss student. James Meredith and the Ole Miss Riot is both an invaluable perspective on a pivotal moment in American history and an in-depth look at a unique home front military action. From the vantage of the fiftieth anniversary of the riot, Henry T. Gallagher reveals the young man he was in the midst of one of history's most profound tests, a soldier from the Midwest encountering the powder keg of the Old South and its violent racial divisions.