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Author : Leigh Cowart
Publisher : Public Affairs
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1541798031

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Hurts So Good by Leigh Cowart Pdf

An exploration of why people all over the world love to engage in pain on purpose--from dominatrices, religious ascetics, and ultramarathoners to ballerinas, icy ocean bathers, and sideshow performers Masochism is sexy, human, reviled, worshipped, and can be delightfully bizarre. Deliberate and consensual pain has been with us for millennia, encompassing everyone from Black Plague flagellants to ballerinas dancing on broken bones to competitive eaters choking down hot peppers while they cry. Masochism is a part of us. It lives inside workaholics, tattoo enthusiasts, and all manner of garden variety pain-seekers. At its core, masochism is about feeling bad, then better--a phenomenon that is long overdue for a heartfelt and hilarious investigation. And Leigh Cowart would know: they are not just a researcher and science writer--they're an inveterate, high-sensation seeking masochist. And they have a few questions: Why do people engage in masochism? What are the benefits and the costs? And what does masochism have to say about the human experience? By participating in many of these activities themselves, and through conversations with psychologists, fellow scientists, and people who seek pain for pleasure, Cowart unveils how our minds and bodies find meaning and relief in pain--a quirk in our programming that drives discipline and innovation even as it threatens to swallow us whole.

Author : George Orwell
Publisher : Renard Press Ltd
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781913724269

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Why I Write by George Orwell Pdf

George Orwell set out ‘to make political writing into an art’, and to a wide extent this aim shaped the future of English literature – his descriptions of authoritarian regimes helped to form a new vocabulary that is fundamental to understanding totalitarianism. While 1984 and Animal Farm are amongst the most popular classic novels in the English language, this new series of Orwell’s essays seeks to bring a wider selection of his writing on politics and literature to a new readership. In Why I Write, the first in the Orwell’s Essays series, Orwell describes his journey to becoming a writer, and his movement from writing poems to short stories to the essays, fiction and non-fiction we remember him for. He also discusses what he sees as the ‘four great motives for writing’ – ‘sheer egoism’, ‘aesthetic enthusiasm’, ‘historical impulse’ and ‘political purpose’ – and considers the importance of keeping these in balance. Why I Write is a unique opportunity to look into Orwell’s mind, and it grants the reader an entirely different vantage point from which to consider the rest of the great writer’s oeuvre. 'A writer who can – and must – be rediscovered with every age.' — Irish Times

Author : Deanna Chase
Publisher : Bayou Moon Press, LLC
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Bayou Springs Alien Mail Order Brides Box Set: Books 1-3 by Deanna Chase Pdf

Meet the Arnot Brothers of the Bayou Springs Aliens… Zeke… Opal Zimmerman is the new girl in town. All she wants is a safe haven from an oppressive alien race. What she gets is an out of this world man who pushes all the right buttons. Zeke Arnot isn’t looking for love. That bell doesn’t ring twice. But when he opens his home to a human on the run, he quickly learns she might not be the only one who needs saving. Gunn… Eight years ago, Kennedy Frazer was too afraid to hand her heart to another. Terrified she’d repeat the mistakes of her mother, she fled. Now she’s back and determined to fight for who she knows is rightfully hers. When it comes to love, Gunn Arnot has been there and done that. It’s not something he’s interested in repeating. But when the love of his life walks back through his door, and he’s forced to pretend to be her fiancé as they complete a mission for the IDA, what he thinks he wants and what he actually needs are two very different things. Echo… Naomi Amsden has a past—one that will follow her forever. Now she’s in Bayou Springs with a choice to make: live with the guilt of her secrets or join the resistance and betray the only family she has left. The moment Echo Arnot lays eyes on the fiery redhead, he knows she’s the one. But no matter what he does, she seems determined to push him away. Fortunately for both of them, he’s a man who never gives up. *Previously published under the pen name Kenzie Cox*

Author : Patricia Barnes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1087801435

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Pressure Pain and Purpose Push Me to My Destiny Book by Patricia Barnes Pdf

God has changed me in so many ways.So I can help someone transition into a better person as well.

Author : Meredith Matson,Rebekah Shoaf
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781119893615

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Educating with Passion and Purpose by Meredith Matson,Rebekah Shoaf Pdf

Stay engaged with your purpose to better serve your students—and yourself In an era of sky-high burnout, Educating with Passion and Purpose gives veteran educators everything they need to thrive in their profession. This book will help you avoid the disenchantment and frustration that can come from doing the difficult work of K-12 education. You are in this field because you want to make a difference, but you often lack the support you need to do that amid overwhelming demands. Experienced educators themselves, authors Meredith Matson and Rebekah Shoaf speak the truth about what today’s teachers confront—and how you can navigate the changing landscape to face the challenges and opportunities we encounter. Inside, you’ll find frequent opportunities for self-reflection on the topics that matter most to educators, including race, privilege, wellbeing, mentorship, and how to rise to the social–emotional demands that teaching asks. At a time when many teachers are leaving the field within the first years of their careers, Educating with Passion and Purpose offers you a way forward, so you can nurture your students and professional self. Gain perspective on why you teach and what matters most to you in your career Explore how race and identity impact interactions in your classroom Learn practical strategies for protecting your social and emotional energy and seeking help Find a new sense of inspiration in your teaching practice with hands-on activities and tools This book is perfect for educators with three or more years of experience. It also offers crucial insights for pre-service educators, staff developers, and experienced teachers looking for ways to avoid career burnout and other pitfalls traditional teacher-training programs did not prepare them.

Author : A.C. Watson
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781647029241

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Into the Fire by A.C. Watson Pdf

About the Book In Into the Fire, we meet a young man who endured abuse as a boy and found his own way to deal with the pain and shame of it. He begins to seek out people who prey on the weak and makes them pay the ultimate price for their sins. He has a special way to dispose of the evidence and takes a particular joy in watching it. Into the Fire shows the reader that nothing is impossible to overcome, no matter how you choose to deal with the pain, and life can shine light on the darkest side of ourselves. About the Author A.C. Watson grew up on the southeast coast of North Carolina. An avid reader, lifelong surfer, and lover of the outdoors, he has read books in almost every genre and has a particular love of crime and mystery books. His favorite authors include Robert Ludlum, Stephen King, Lee Child, and Madeleine L'Engle, and is also a fan of some upcoming authors, including Liz Lawson, Dante Medema, Tara Jade Brown, and Keeley Webb. A.C. currently lives in Southeastern Minnesota with his wife and their gray tabby fur baby, Purls. He began his healthcare career as a patient care assistant, and is currently working in sports medicine and orthopedics. He is currently working on a partner novella to Into the Fire and three other books, including a mystery and two children's books.

Author : Rachel Held Evans
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780718022327

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Inspired by Rachel Held Evans Pdf

If the Bible isn't a science book or an instruction manual, what is it? What do people mean when they say the Bible is inspired? When New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans found herself asking these questions, she embarked on a journey to better understand what the Bible is and how it's meant to be read. What she discovered changed her--and it can change you, too. Evans knows firsthand how a relationship with the Bible can be as real and as complicated as a relationship with a family member or close friend. In Inspired, Evans explores contradictions and questions from her own experiences with the Bible, including: If the Bible was supposed to explain the mysteries of life, why does it leave the reader with so many questions? What does it mean to be chosen by God? To what degree did the Holy Spirit guide the preservation of these narratives, and is there something sacred to be uncovered beneath all these human fingerprints? If the Bible has given voice to the oppressed, why is it also used as justification by their oppressors? Drawing on the best in biblical scholarship and using her well-honed literary expertise, Evans examines some of our favorite Bible stories and possible interpretations, retelling them through memoir, original poetry, short stories, and even a short screenplay. Undaunted by the Bible's most difficult passages and unafraid to ask the hard questions, Evans wrestles through the process of doubting, imagining, and debating the mysteries surrounding Scripture. Discover alongside Evans that the Bible is not a static text, but a living, breathing, captivating, and confounding book that can equip us and inspire us to join God's loving and redemptive work in the world.

Author : Renee Swope,Lysa TerKeurst,Samantha Evilsizer
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310336297

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Encouragement for Today by Renee Swope,Lysa TerKeurst,Samantha Evilsizer Pdf

Pull away from the things that pull you down and find lasting encouragement for today. The women at Proverbs 31 Ministries offer 100 devotions of wit, wisdom, and encouragement for women. For twenty years the P31 team has equipped and encouraged nearly a million women to live in the power of God’s truths that apply to their everyday life. Written by women from every walk of life, you will find inspiration to live authentically and fully grounded in the Word of God. The P31 Team shares from the realities of everyday life including highs and lows, humorous stories and tender moments. You will be drawn toward the truths God offers and enabled to rise above and become all God created you to be.

Author : Laurie Krieg,Matt Krieg
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830847945

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An Impossible Marriage by Laurie Krieg,Matt Krieg Pdf

Laurie and Matt Krieg are in a mixed-orientation marriage: Laurie is primarily attracted to women—and so is Matt. With vulnerability and wisdom, they tell the story of how they met and got married, the challenges and breakthroughs of their journey, and what they've learned about how marriage is meant to point us to the love and grace of Jesus.

Author : LaTanya Greer Boyce
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781664183124

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Letting Go! by LaTanya Greer Boyce Pdf

Satan wants to kill us, as I cried out, “GOD HELP ME! KEEP US LORD!! We are saved... angels charged over us and with my true, YES LORD! You will also declare a thing and it will be established for you; so light will shine on your ways.” What have you been declaring?

Author : Alberto Salazar
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781609619985

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14 Minutes by Alberto Salazar Pdf

In 2007, after collapsing on a practice field at the Nike campus, champion marathoner Alberto Salazar's heart stopped beating for 14 minutes. Over the crucial moments that followed, rescuers administered CPR to feed oxygen to his brain and EMTs shocked his heart eight times with defibrillator paddles. He was clinically dead. But miraculously, Salazar was back at the Nike campus coaching his runners just nine days later. Salazar had faced death before, but he survived that and numerous other harrowing episodes thanks to his raw physical talent, maniacal training habits, and sheer will, as well as—he strongly believes—divine grace. In 14 Minutes, Salazar chronicles in spellbinding detail how a shy, skinny Cuban-American kid from the suburbs of Boston was transformed into the greatest marathon runner of his era. For the first time, he reveals his tempestuous relationship with his father, a former ally of Fidel Castro; his early running life in high school with the Greater Boston Track Club; his unhealthy obsession to train through pain; the dramatic wins in New York, Boston, and South Africa; and how surviving 14 minutes of death taught him to live again.

Author : Joanna Mazurkiewicz
Publisher : Joanna Mazurkiewicz
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Demonic Triangle (Doomed Cases Book 1) by Joanna Mazurkiewicz Pdf

A missing royal. A love triangle. Can Maxine crack the case before her heart is ripped in two? Maxine Brodeur has spent the past year recovering from a devastating breakup with Prince Arthur -- the realm’s future king. She’s kept a low profile as a half-human/half-demon, spending her days running “Doomed Cases,” a private supernatural agency. After illegally revealing her powers to save a human girl from attack, she gets an ominous letter bearing the royal seal. Rather than being punished, Maxine is hired to find the young, kidnapped Prince George. Back in the secretive life of the royals, she must learn to work alongside sexy detective Zachary Quinton. Her new partner has no respect for the rules, and her ex-lover Arthur is doing everything he can to win her back. Will Maxine find the missing prince quickly or will she cause another royal scandal in the process? Demonic Triangle is a paranormal romance with a dash of suspense. If you like witty dialogue, strong but flawed female leads, and dramatic love triangles, then you’ll love the first instalment in the Doomed Cases series by Joanna Mazurkiewicz. Paranormal Romance, royals, demons, witches, wizards, vampires, magic.

Author : Jamie Thornton
Publisher : Igneous Books
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-24
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Contamination (Zombies Are Human, Book 1) by Jamie Thornton Pdf

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jamie Thornton. A thrilling science fiction series… …once upon a time a plague ended the world. Can Corrina save the boy she loves? "Thrilling...keeps you reading and wanting more." ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "I couldn't put this down." ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "This left me hungry for the next book." ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A single drop of blood is all it takes to change you. Sometimes the blood fills you with rage, but sometimes it does...something else. When a new virus unleashes violence that devastates eighteen-year-old Corrina's neighborhood, all Corrina can think about is surviving. But when the boy she loves is kidnapped by a group of government soldiers, she must team up with a strange group of street kids to save him. Powerful enemies, bizarre memories, a government willing to do anything for control.... You’ll love this terrifying sci-fi plague apocalypse, because the best twists are the ones you never see coming. Start reading now.

Author : Yuri Dolgopolov
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780786459957

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A Dictionary of Confusable Phrases by Yuri Dolgopolov Pdf

Covering over 10,000 idioms and collocations characterized by similarity in their wording or metaphorical idea which do not show corresponding similarity in their meanings, this dictionary presents a unique cross-section of the English language. Though it is designed specifically to assist readers in avoiding the use of inappropriate or erroneous phrases, the book can also be used as a regular phraseological dictionary providing definitions to individual idioms, cliches, and set expressions. Most phrases included in the dictionary are in active current use, making information about their meanings and usage essential to language learners at all levels of proficiency.

Author : United States. National Commission on Arthritis and Related Musculoskeletal Diseases
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Arthritis
ISBN : UOM:39076001005821

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Report to the Congress of the United States: Public hearings. (pt.1-4) by United States. National Commission on Arthritis and Related Musculoskeletal Diseases Pdf