Passionate Pursuits

Author : Terence A. Townsend
Publisher : Townsend Enterprises Publishers
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Passionate Pursuits by Terence A. Townsend Pdf

In "Passionate Pursuits," Terence A. Townsend invites readers on an invigorating journey into the very essence of a mindset unafraid of challenges. With the artistry of a master storyteller, Townsend weaves a narrative that delves deep into the realms of passion, determination, and the unwavering belief that obstacles are not roadblocks but stepping stones to greatness. This transformative book is a beacon for those seeking to embrace challenges with a fervor that transcends the ordinary. Townsend, drawing on his wealth of wisdom and experience, unravels the mysteries of cultivating a mindset that not only welcomes challenges but thrives on them. Each chapter unfolds like a roadmap, guiding readers through the intricate landscape of self-discovery and resilience. At the heart of "Passionate Pursuits" lies a profound exploration of the interplay between nature and nurture in shaping an indomitable mindset. Townsend articulates how inherent qualities, deeply embedded in our DNA, lay the foundation for emotional resilience. Yet, he also illuminates the vital role of external influences—family, culture, and education—in refining these qualities into tools that empower individuals to conquer adversity. Readers will find themselves captivated by Townsend's eloquent prose as he shares powerful stories of individuals who have harnessed the flame of passion to fuel their pursuits. Through these tales, "Passionate Pursuits" not only inspires but provides practical insights, offering a roadmap for anyone looking to infuse their life with purpose, zeal, and an unshakeable resolve. The book doesn't just explore the theoretical underpinnings of a resilient mindset; it's a call to action. Townsend lays out actionable strategies, exercises, and reflections, encouraging readers to apply these principles to their own lives. Whether you are navigating personal challenges, pursuing professional goals, or seeking a renewed sense of purpose, "Passionate Pursuits" is your guide to embracing challenges with open arms. Townsend's words resonate as a beacon of encouragement, urging readers to view challenges not as impediments but as opportunities for growth and transformation. "Passionate Pursuits" is not just a book; it's a manual for crafting a life infused with passion, purpose, and the unyielding belief that challenges are the forge where greatness is shaped. Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and fearless pursuit? "Passionate Pursuits" awaits, inviting you to cultivate a mindset that not only faces challenges head-on but embraces them with unwavering enthusiasm.

Author : Theresa M. Szczurek
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005-01-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471714149

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Pursuit of Passionate Purpose by Theresa M. Szczurek Pdf

In Pursuit of Passionate Purpose, self-help guru Theresa Szczurek reveals that the real key to a successful and happy life is in knowing what it is that you truly desire and pursuing it with determination. Based on the everyday wisdom of eighty successful people from all walks of life, along with the practical strategies she used to pursue her own passion, Szczurek presents a proven, step-by-step plan for effectively pursuing whatever your passionate purpose is. By emulating the six strategies/characteristics that almost all truly successful people share, you?ll discover who you really are, what you really want from life, and how to achieve it.

Author : Alessandra Comini
Publisher : George Braziller Publishers
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2004-09-28
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015059554470

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In Passionate Pursuit a Memoir by Alessandra Comini Pdf

A series of fortuitous experiences at Interlochen's National Music Camp; Barnard College; the University of California, Berkeley; and Columbia University later leads to what would ultimately be a turning point both in her life as well as in Schiele scholarship: the discovery, half a century after Schiele's incarceration in a provincial Austrian jail, of the actual cell in which he had been imprisoned."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Domenico Grasso,Melody Burkins
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781441913937

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Holistic Engineering Education by Domenico Grasso,Melody Burkins Pdf

Holistic Engineering Education: Beyond Technology is a compilation of coordinated and focused essays from world leaders in the engineering profession who are dedicated to a transformation of engineering education and practice. The contributors define a new and holistic approach to education and practice that captures the creativity, interdisciplinarity, complexity, and adaptability required for the profession to grow and truly serve global needs. With few exceptions today, engineering students and professionals continue to receive a traditional, technically-based education and training using curriculum models developed for early 20th century manufacturing and machining. While this educational paradigm has served engineering well, helping engineers create awe-inspiring machines and technologies for society, the coursework and expectations of most engineering programs eschew breadth and intellectual exploration to focus on consistent technological precision and study. Why this dichotomy? While engineering will always need precise technological skill, the 21st century innovation economy demands a new professional perspective that recognizes the value of complex systems thinking, cross-disciplinary collaborations, economic and environmental impacts (sustainability), and effective communication to global and community leaders, thus enabling engineers to consider "the whole patient" of society's needs. The goal of this book is to inspire, lead, and guide this critically needed transformation of engineering education. "Holistic Engineering Education: Beyond Technology points the way to a transformation of engineering education and practice that will be sufficiently robust, flexible, and systems-oriented to meet the grand challenges of the 21st century with their ever-increasing scale, complexity, and transdisciplinary nature." -- Charles Vest, President, National Academy of Engineering; President Emeritus, MIT "This collection of essays provides compelling arguments for the need of an engineering education that prepares engineers for the problems of the 21st century. Following the National Academy’s report on the Engineer of 2020, this book brings together experts who make the case for an engineering profession that looks beyond developing just cool technologies and more into creating solutions that can address important problems to benefit real people." -- Linda Katehi, Chancellor, University of California at Davis "This superb volume offers a provocative portrait of the exciting future of engineering education...A dramatically new form of engineering education is needed that recognizes this field as a liberal art, as a profession that combines equal parts technical rigor and creative design...The authors challenge the next generation to engineering educators to imagine, think and act in new ways. " -- Lee S. Shulman, President Emeritus, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Charles E. Ducommun Professor of Education Emeritus, Stanford University

Author : Linda Dillow,Dr. Juli Slattery
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802485533

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Passion Pursuit by Linda Dillow,Dr. Juli Slattery Pdf

A Bible study about sex for women? Now that’s different! This new study, Passion Pursuit: What Kind of Love Are You Making?, lets God’s Word speak about sex as being holy and erotic, blessed by God, and satisfying far beyond what the world can even imagine. Picture that as a headline on the cover of Cosmopolitan! By using scripture throughout the Bible, Passion Pursuit not only urges women to pursue passion but details how God has given them permission to do so. Though there is fun to be had along the way in this study, it hits hard on the questions women have but are hesitant to ask, like: What does God say is okay and not okay in the bedroom? I’m 54 years old; how can my husband still be attracted to me? Why did God make men and women so different? This audaciously bold study combines the psychological expertise of Dr Juli Slattery, formerly of Focus on the Family, along with moving stories from trusted Bible teacher and best-selling author Linda Dillow. The groups who have already done this study have seen their marriages come alive, whether they’ve been married four months or forty years; be next!

Author : Asif Ahmed Srabon
Publisher : BookRix
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9783755453321

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Willful Pursuits by Asif Ahmed Srabon Pdf

In "Willful Pursuits: Embracing Your True Desires for Success and Fulfillment", Asif Ahmed Srabon invites you on a transformative journey to discover and embrace your deepest desires. This book is a roadmap to unlock your potential for success and fulfillment. With insightful guidance, practical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll learn how to uncover your purpose, set meaningful goals, overcome challenges, and persistently pursue your dreams. Embrace your true desires, and embark on a path to a life rich with purpose, achievement, and lasting happiness.

Author : Patty Valenzuela
Publisher : Bookbaby
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1543913121

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Passionate Pursuit by Patty Valenzuela Pdf

This book is designed to awaken a passion and a hunger for God--so much is pursued in life--romantic relationships, money, religion, a fast paced career, even having the perfect image. However, when we engage in an all out passionate pursuit of God and have an intimate and real relationship with Him, we begin to live an extraordinary life--a supernatural life. A life where we are empowered to do what we never dreamed we could do.

Author : Tim Shaw,Richard Sowienski
Publisher : Dexterity
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780998325309

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Blitz Your Life by Tim Shaw,Richard Sowienski Pdf

If you've ever dreamed of something more in life, this book is for you. Winner in two categories at the 2018 Benjamin Franklin Awards, Blitz Your Life is a collection of reflections from a former NFL linebacker on a life lived fearlessly and challenges from a man with a sense of urgency for impact. These powerful stories range from Tim's time on the football field to the radically different life and goals that resulted from his diagnosis with ALS in 2014. Tim also shares stories of ordinary people who have faced everyday challenges and accomplished extraordinary things. Whether they sweep floors or rebuild neighborhoods or make music, all are living lives that make a difference. At times funny and others serious, Tim encourages readers to write their own goals and stories while pursuing their dreams. Through his whiteboard challenges, he provides practical help that takes readers on a road to success. From his NFL days to his support of ALS awareness, this fighter's message is a courageous call to find and enjoy a life with purpose.

Author : Dr Robert J. Vallerand
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780199777655

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The Psychology of Passion by Dr Robert J. Vallerand Pdf

The concept of passion is one we regularly use to describe our interests, and yet there is no broad theory that can explain the development and consequences of passion for activities across people's lives. In The Psychology of Passion, Robert J. Vallerand presents the first such theory, providing a complete presentation of the Dualistic Model of Passion and the empirical evidence that supports it. Vallerand conceives of two types of passion: harmonious passion, which remains under the person's control, and obsessive passion, which controls the person. While the first typically leads to adaptive behaviors, the obsessive form of passion leads to less adaptive and, at times, maladaptive behaviors. Vallerand highlights the effects of these two types of passion on a number of psychological phenomena, such as cognition, emotions, performance, relationships, aggression, and violence. He also discusses the development of passion and reviews a range of literature on passion for activities.

Author : Charles A. Lowenhaupt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798216165880

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The Wise Inheritor's Guide to Freedom from Wealth by Charles A. Lowenhaupt Pdf

Wealth should never consume or imprison the wealth holder, but it can. This book provides solutions to the issues many wealth inheritors encounter, including problems with trust, family wealth secrets, and family legacy. The next generation may witness one of the largest transfers of wealth in history. By one estimate, millennials and Generation Z are set to inherit $30 trillion over the next 30 years. The sudden inheritance of significant wealth creates a variety of challenges that seem counterintuitive and can be difficult to understand and deal with, making inheritors of wealth feel isolated from friends and colleagues. Meanwhile, the wealth industry is fed by revenue paid by wealth owners, not inheritors, causing misalignment of priorities and generational conflict. The Wise Inheritor's Guide to Freedom from Wealth helps readers to put their new wealth in perspective, preparing them to lead inspired lives of self-actualization and freedom. As a third-generation wealth counselor and industry leader, Charles A. Lowenhaupt has helped wealth creators and inheritors to manage almost every imaginable challenge, including marital tension, family dysfunction, and addiction. Few people actually have the knowledge and experience to figure out the purpose of wealth and set it on its course. In this book, he helps wealth inheritors to develop a healthy relationship with wealth at a young age, thus enabling readers to live in harmony with both their wealth and their families.

Author : George Barrell Cheever
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1847
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NYPL:33433089910727

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Lectures on the Pilgrim's Progress, and on the Life and Times of Bunyan by George Barrell Cheever Pdf

Author : G. Edward White
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1995-11-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199880218

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Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes by G. Edward White Pdf

By any measure, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., led a full and remarkable life. He was tall and exceptionally attractive, especially as he aged, with piercing eyes, a shock of white hair, and prominent moustache. He was the son of a famous father (Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., renowned for "The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table"), a thrice-wounded veteran of the Civil War, a Harvard-educated member of Brahmin Boston, the acquaintance of Longfellow, Lowell, and Emerson, and for a time a close friend of William James. He wrote one of the classic works of American legal scholarship, The Common Law, and he served with distinction on the Supreme Court of the United States. He was actively involved in the Court's work into his nineties. In Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, G. Edward White, the acclaimed biographer of Earl Warren and one of America's most esteemed legal scholars, provides a rounded portrait of this remarkable jurist. We see Holmes's early life in Boston and at Harvard, his ambivalent relationship with his father, and his harrowing service during the Civil War (he was wounded three times, twice nearly fatally, shot in the chest in his first action, and later shot through the neck at Antietam). White examines Holmes's curious, childless marriage (his diary for 1872 noted on June 17th that he had married Fanny Bowditch Dixwell, and the next sentence indicated that he had become the sole editor of the American Law Review) and he includes new information on Holmes's relationship with Clare Castletown. White not only provides a vivid portrait of Holmes's life, but examines in depth the inner life and thought of this preeminent legal figure. There is a full chapter devoted to The Common Law, for instance, and throughout the book, there is astute commentary on Holmes's legal writings. Indeed, White reveals that some of the themes that have dominated 20th-century American jurisprudence--including protection for free speech and the belief that "judges make the law"--originated in Holmes's work. Perhaps most important, White suggests that understanding Holmes's life is crucial to understanding his work, and he continually stresses the connections between Holmes's legal career and his personal life. For instance, his desire to distinguish himself from his father and from the "soft" literary culture of his father's generation drove him to legal scholarship of a particularly demanding kind. White's biography of Earl Warren was hailed by Anthony Lewis on the cover of The New York Times Book Review as "serious and fascinating," and The Los Angeles Times noted that "White has gone beyond the labels and given us the man." In Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, White has produced an equally serious and fascinating biography, one that again goes beyond the labels and gives us the man himself.

Author : William A. Howe,Penelope L. Lisi
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 844 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781071832097

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Becoming a Multicultural Educator by William A. Howe,Penelope L. Lisi Pdf

Becoming a Multicultural Educator: Developing Awareness, Gaining Skills, and Taking Action focuses on the development and application of research-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies for multicultural education in PK–12 classrooms. This text answers the growing need to prepare teachers to work with diverse populations of students in a way that is not just theoretical, but readily applicable. Award-winning authors William A. Howe and Penelope L. Lisi balance theory and research via numerous exercises, reflective experiences, and lesson plans designed to heighten readers’ cultural awareness, knowledge base, and skill set. The fully updated Fourth Edition is packed with new activities and exercises to illustrate concepts along with new topics, case studies, and interviews. Additional sections tackle current topics in multicultural education, including the disparate effects of COVID, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the benefits of classroom diversity. With the support of this practical and highly readable book, readers will be prepared to teach in culturally responsive ways, develop a critical understanding of culture and its powerful influence on teaching and learning, and feel empowered to confront and address timely issues. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package. Contact your Sage representative to request a demo. Learning Platform / Courseware Sage Vantage is an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support. It’s a learning platform you, and your students, will actually love. Learn more. Assignable Video with Assessment Assignable video (available in Sage Vantage) is tied to learning objectives and curated exclusively for this text to bring concepts to life. Watch a sample video now. LMS Cartridge: Import this title’s instructor resources into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Don’t use an LMS? You can still access all of the same online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site. Learn more.

Author : Niva Piran
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780128094211

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Journeys of Embodiment at the Intersection of Body and Culture by Niva Piran Pdf

Journeys of Embodiment at the Intersection of Body and Culture: The Developmental Theory of Embodiment describes an innovative developmental and feminist theory—understanding embodiment—to provide a new perspective on the interactions between the social environment of girls and young women of different social locations and their embodied experience of engagement with the world around them. The book proposes that the multitude of social experiences described by girls and women shape their body experiences via three core pathways: experiences in the physical domain, experiences in the mental domain and experiences related directly to social power. The book is structured around each developmental stage in the body journey of girls and young women, as influenced by their experience of embodiment. The theory builds on the emergent constructs of ‘embodiment’ and ‘body journey,’ and the key social experiences which shape embodiment throughout development and adolescence—from agency, functionality and passion during early childhood to restriction, shame and varied expressions of self-harm during and following puberty. By addressing not only adverse experiences at the intersection of gender, social class, ethnocultural grouping, resilience and facilitative social factors, the theory outlines constructive pathways toward transformation. It contends that both protective and risk factors are organized along these three pathways, with the positive and negative aspects conceptualized as Physical Freedom (vs. Corseting), Mental Freedom (vs. Corseting), and Social Power (vs. Disempowerment and Disconnection). Examines the construct of embodiment and its theoretical development Explores the social experiences that shape girls throughout development Recognizes the importance of the body and sexuality Includes narratives by girls and young women on how they inhabit their bodies Invites scholars and health professionals to critically reflect on the body journeys of diverse girls and women Addresses the advancement of feminist, social critical and psychological theory, as well as implications to practice—both therapy and health promotion

Author : Lynn Lok-Payne
Publisher : WellMinded Media
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781736459782

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Wake Up! Change Up! Rise Up! by Lynn Lok-Payne Pdf

Every day we have a choice on how to navigate our journey. Life is full of change and it’s a personal decision as to whether we adapt, ignore, or resist transition. Each one of us encounters challenges, but it is how we move through them that determines who we become. Lynn Lok-Payne experienced the unimaginable with the unexpected loss of her husband and a house fire just weeks later. In the midst of these life-changing events, one right after another, she began looking for a better way to not only heal, but also find fulfillment once again. Wake Up! Change Up! Rise Up! is an inspirational story interwoven with self-help techniques to live a more joyful, meaningful life. In her search for answers, she discovered that by clinging to the old stories we tell ourselves—like how our titles dictate our lives or how we’re not good enough—we diminish our own well-being. Sometimes we are afraid to let these narratives go, because if we did, who would we be? Once she decided to change this internal dialogue, her inner voice became stronger and the number of things to be grateful for began to grow. Lynn found that personal transformation is possible when we allow ourselves to flow through change instead of resist it. We have the inner tools to navigate life’s unexpected turns. Wake Up! Change Up! Rise Up! inspires us to: · Accept change and revise outdated beliefs · Let go of the Blame Shame Game · Find healing through gratitude · Cultivate well-being using practical exercises such as affirmations, meditation, and writing · Uncover a more purposeful, happy, and authentic life Lynn’s journey illustrates that with time, we can create a more empowering story line and become the next chapter of who we are meant to be. The language we use has the power to change our perspective and when we connect to our personal truth, we can truly thrive. Be the magnet for what you want to appear in your life. You are the solution.