The Chance Of Home

Author : Mark S. Burrows
Publisher : Paraclete Poetry
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 161261647X

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The Chance of Home by Mark S. Burrows Pdf

The Chance of Home Somewhere there must be where no one wonders whether you belong... So begins the title poem of this remarkable collection from a popular poet and scholar of mysticism. These poems remind us that "home" shapes us, not as a particular place; home is a way of being in this world, for us and for the creatures with whom we share it. It finds expression in the inner light that carries us through dark seasons and in what inspires us to risk life in the face of death. Home comes to us in the unexpected glimpses we sometimes have of a wholeness resonant enough to hold us amid fragments. Many of these poems come from a long looking at the familiar and the ordinary, a patient listening for traces of a beauty that might still save us--in the rhythms of a street musician plying his trade in a Lisbon subway, the radiance of birdsong interrupting the night's last hour, and the tolling of an old temple bell that "still sings in the silences." They ponder the resilience that lies at the heart of the natural world, as well as in our desire to thrive amid the distractions that pressure us in our lives. In an over-saturated age like ours, they invite us to linger at the edges of silence, and wonder what it means that we are not made for reason alone, but "for what song can bring of solace and delight."

Author : Stephen Pemberton
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781595554161

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A Chance in the World by Stephen Pemberton Pdf

“Pemberton’s beautifully told story is a rags to riches journey—beginning in a place and with a jarring set of experiences that could have destroyed his life. But Steve’s refusal to give in to those forces, and his resolve to create a better life, shows a courage and resilience that is an example for many of us to follow.” —Stedman Graham, author, educator Home is the place where our life stories begin. A Chance in the World is the astonishing true story of a boy destined to become a man of resilience determination and vision. Down in the dank basement, amidst my moldy, hoarded food and beloved worm-eaten books, I dreamed that my real home, the place where my story had begun, was out there somewhere, and one day I was going to find it. Taken from his mother at age three, Steve Klakowicz lives a terrifying existence. Caught in the clutches of a cruel foster family and subjected to constant abuse, Steve finds his only refuge in a box of books given to him by a kind stranger. In these books, he discovers new worlds he can only imagine and begins to hope that one day he might have a different life, that one day he will find his true home. A fair-complexioned boy with blue eyes, a curly Afro, and a Polish last name, he is determined to unravel the mystery of his origins and find his birth family. Armed with just a single clue, Steve embarks on an extraordinary quest for his identity, only to find that nothing is as it appears. Through it all, Steve’s story teaches us that no matter how broken our past, no matter how great our misfortunes, we have it in us to create a new beginning and to build a place where love awaits.

Author : Traci Hunter Abramson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Baseball players
ISBN : 1524401889

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Chance for Home by Traci Hunter Abramson Pdf

Beautiful pre-med student Kari Evans believes she's found the man of her dreams--right up until the moment she discovers he's a two-timing cheat. Desperately gathering the pieces of her broken heart, she realizes that what she needs most is space to reconsider her future. A summer in Washington, DC, with her professional baseball player brother, Ben, sounds like just the change of scene she's after. But if complicated romantic entanglements are what she's trying to escape, she's out of luck. Ryan Strobel has had it with spotlight-seeking women. As third baseman for the Washington Nationals, he's dealt with more than his fair share of opportunistic admirers--but his ex-fiancée, Brandi, may be the worst. When the woman refuses to take no for an answer, Ryan's teammate Ben offers a crazy solution: Ben's sister will pose as Ryan's new girlfriend. Though an unlikely pair, Ryan and Kari find themselves getting surprisingly comfortable with the charade. Soon, the line between fact and fiction is blurred, and the very real feelings that develop between the couple are undeniable. But when faced with the interference of conniving exes, family objections, and the reality of their very different lives, are Ryan and Kari destined to strike out in the game of love?

Author : Shannon Acheson
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493428229

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Home Made Lovely by Shannon Acheson Pdf

Everyone wants a home that is beautiful and clutter free. But most of us are unsure how to get there without breaking the bank. Popular interior designer Shannon Acheson takes the guesswork out of creating a lovely home. Home Made Lovely is a mind-set: decorating should be about those who live there, rather than making your home into a magazine-worthy spread. Shannon walks you through how to · decorate in a way that suits your family's real life · declutter in seven simple steps · perform a house blessing to dedicate your home to God · be thankful for your current home and what you already have · brush up on hospitality with more than 20 actionable ideas that will make anyone feel welcome and loved in your home In Home Made Lovely, Shannon meets you right where you are on your home-decorating journey, helping you share the peace of Christ with family members and guests.

Author : Tim Thayne
Publisher : Advantage Media Group
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-15
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781599323176

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Not by Chance by Tim Thayne Pdf

Your struggling teenager is going to a residential or wilderness treatment program. Their addictions, learning disabilities, or emotional/behavioral issues have brought you to a moment of decision. Heartsick, anxious, and exhausted, questions bounce endlessly around your mind, “Will this work? Was this really necessary? Will she ever forgive me? Can we handle him at home when the time comes?” Dr. Tim Thayne delivers the answers in his groundbreaking book Not by Chance. As an owner/therapist of wilderness and residential programs, Thayne was frustrated when young people made monumental progress, only to return home where things quickly unraveled. His mission became to vastly improve long-term success by crafting and proving a model to coach parents on their power to lead out through full engagement during treatment and management of the transition home. Not by Chance engages readers through solid research, simple exercises, and captivating stories taken from Thayne’s own life and the living rooms of hundreds of American homes. This book serves up concrete tools, hope, confidence, and stamina for families, professionals and mentors. Topics include: • Why good programs work • How to boost—not undermine—treatment • Nine dangers waiting after discharge • How to identify natural mentors for your teen • What to do when the testing begins • When and how to grant back privileges and freedoms • How to ease your young adult’s transition from treatment to independent living • When you know you’ve succeeded If you are even considering out-of-home treatment for your teen, do not gamble with the outcomes. Not by Chance should claim its rightful place on your nightstand.

Author : Cathleen Armstrong
Publisher : Revell
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781441248534

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Last Chance Hero (A Place to Call Home Book #4) by Cathleen Armstrong Pdf

The inhabitants of Last Chance, New Mexico, could not be more pleased. Dr. Jessica McLeod has opened an office right on Main Street. Andy Ryan, the best athlete the little town ever produced, has ended his short career in the NFL and has come home to coach the mighty Pumas of Last Chance High. Unfortunately, Dr. Jess immediately gets off on the wrong foot when she admits that she's never seen a football game, isn't really interested in doing so, and, in fact, doesn't know a first down from a home run. Meanwhile, Coach Ryan is discovering that it's not easy to balance atop the pedestal the town has put him on. When this unlikely pair is drawn together over the future of a young player--whose gifts may lie in the laboratory rather than on the football field--they begin to wonder if they might have a future together as well. With the flair that has made her Last Chance books a favorite among readers of contemporary fiction, Cathleen Armstrong draws on the passion Americans have for the traditions of small-town high school football.

Author : Richard Roeper
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781569766118

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Bet the House by Richard Roeper Pdf

During the course of 30 days in early 2009, Richard Roeper risked more than a quarter million dollars on practically every method of gambling in America. This title both celebrates and details the pitfalls and lures through Roeper's stories about his lifelong affair with gambling.

Author : Laramie Briscoe
Publisher : Laramie Briscoe
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Home Free: A Sexy Second Chance Motorcycle Club Romance by Laramie Briscoe Pdf

Enjoy the eighth book in the sexy small-town motorcycle club series by USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Laramie Briscoe. The Pres’ Son & His First Love Drew Walker The love of Drew Walker’s life left to pursue her dream. He told her to go, forced her to go, knowing that a stripper’s daughter would never be able to escape her mother’s past. In the wake of her leaving, she left him with a broken heart. A heart that he’s held very close to himself for the last ten years. Charity Thomas Charity Thomas has worked hard to get out from under the stigma of being the daughter of Jasmine from Wet Wanda’s. Ten years away from home gave her the distance to grow a backbone; it also gave her enough time to miss the hell out of Drew. When Meredith Blackfoot entices her back to Bowling Green to deal with a situation at CRISIS, none of them realize the danger they are in. Home invasions, a woman and daughter running for their lives, and an attempt on Charity’s life puts Heaven Hill on alert like they’ve never been before. When the smoke clears, the bad guys are caught, and Charity is ultimately in Drew’s arms, they can all breathe a sigh of relief. In their hour of need, Charity is finally home. Drew & Charity's love story is perfect for readers who love small town romance, hotshot motorcycle riders, alpha heroes, smart sassy heroines, friends to lovers, happily ever after, slow burn, emotional romance with plenty of swoon. Search Terms: romance series, new adult romance, romantic suspense, contemporary romance, beach reads, romance novels free, romance books, alpha male, free age gap, southern romance, motorcycle club romance, alpha male, secret baby, emotional reads, Kentucky, sexy, friends to lovers, complete series, bingeable series For fans of: Lani Lynn Vale, Freya Barker, Kristen Ashley, Chelle Bliss, Aurora Rose Reynolds, Bella Jewel, Ryan Michele, Winter Travers, Autumn Jones Lake, Sons of Anarchy, Jax Teller

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9241550376

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WHO Housing and Health Guidelines by Anonim Pdf

Improved housing conditions can save lives, prevent disease, increase quality of life, reduce poverty, and help mitigate climate change. Housing is becoming increasingly important to health in light of urban growth, ageing populations and climate change. The WHO Housing and health guidelines bring together the most recent evidence to provide practical recommendations to reduce the health burden due to unsafe and substandard housing. Based on newly commissioned systematic reviews, the guidelines provide recommendations relevant to inadequate living space (crowding), low and high indoor temperatures, injury hazards in the home, and accessibility of housing for people with functional impairments. In addition, the guidelines identify and summarize existing WHO guidelines and recommendations related to housing, with respect to water quality, air quality, neighbourhood noise, asbestos, lead, tobacco smoke and radon. The guidelines take a comprehensive, intersectoral perspective on the issue of housing and health and highlight co-benefits of interventions addressing several risk factors at the same time. The WHO Housing and health guidelines aim at informing housing policies and regulations at the national, regional and local level and are further relevant in the daily activities of implementing actors who are directly involved in the construction, maintenance and demolition of housing in ways that influence human health and safety. The guidelines therefore emphasize the importance of collaboration between the health and other sectors and joint efforts across all government levels to promote healthy housing. The guidelines' implementation at country-level will in particular contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals on health (SDG 3) and sustainable cities (SDG 11). WHO will support Member States in adapting the guidelines to national contexts and priorities to ensure safe and healthy housing for all.

Author : Cathleen Armstrong
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781441242570

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Welcome to Last Chance (A Place to Call Home Book #1) by Cathleen Armstrong Pdf

The red warning light on her car dashboard drove Lainie Davis to seek help in the tiny town of Last Chance, New Mexico. But as she encounters the people who make Last Chance their home, it's her heart that is flashing bright red warning lights. These people are entirely too nice, too accommodating, and too interested in her personal life for Lainie's comfort--especially since she's on the run and hoping to slip away unnoticed. Yet in spite of herself, Lainie finds that she is increasingly drawn in to the dramas of small town life. An old church lady who always has room for a stranger. A handsome bartender with a secret life. A single mom running her diner and worrying over her teenage son. Could Lainie actually make a life in this little hick town? Or will the past catch up to her even here in the middle of nowhere? Cathleen Armstrong pens a debut novel filled with complex, lovable characters making their way through life and relationships the best they can. Her evocative descriptions, observational humor, and talent at rendering romantic scenes will earn her many fans.

Author : Missouri State Horticultural Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Fruit-culture
ISBN : OSU:32435021744388

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Annual Meeting of the Missouri State Horticultural Society by Missouri State Horticultural Society Pdf

Author : Jennifer Ackerman
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Science
ISBN : 0618219099

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Chance in the House of Fate by Jennifer Ackerman Pdf

Recent discoveries in molecular biology have shown that genes governing life processes in widely different organisms from yeast to humans are essentially alike. That is the underlying theme of this book as it looks for meaning in the natural world while exploring complex questions in molecular genetics. Ackerman, a former staff writer for National Geographic and a nature author (Notes from the Shore), weaves her own personal experiences into this popular account of the natural history of heredity. (When she is pregnant with her first child, Ackerman worries that the baby will inherit the gene that caused the retardation of her younger sister.) Topics range from development and sex determination to biological clocks and cell death, and more.

Author : John Hagee,Diana Hagee
Publisher : Charisma Media
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781599797465

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What Every Woman Wants in a Man/What Every Man Wants in a Woman by John Hagee,Diana Hagee Pdf

Opposites Attract…and can thrive in a marriage built on God.

Author : Vicki Lewis Thompson,Jo Leigh,Sara Jane Stone,Kate Hoffmann
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781460339718

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Harlequin Blaze August 2014 Bundle by Vicki Lewis Thompson,Jo Leigh,Sara Jane Stone,Kate Hoffmann Pdf

Harlequin Blaze brings you four new red-hot reads for one great price, available now! This Harlequin Blaze bundle includes Riding Home by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Vicki Lewis Thompson, Dare Me by Jo Leigh, Command Control by Sara Jane Stone and The Mighty Quinns: Rogan by Kate Hoffmann. Look for four new sexy, steamy stories every month from Harlequin Blaze!

Author : Daniela Hinze
Publisher : diplom.de
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2007-07-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783956362576

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A home-made crisis: The connection between the failure of good governance, mismanagement and the Maoist insurgency in Nepal by Daniela Hinze Pdf

Inhaltsangabe:Abstract: Nepal a country which is located between its powerful neighbours India and China is one of the poorest countries in the world. Nepal has never enjoyed much press coverage, that is, until February 2005, when the king Gyanendra dissolved the Nepali government and announced the state of emergency , which allowed him to rule the country exclusively. The international community regarded this decision as non-democratic and called on the king to restore universal human rights which were suspended according to the declaration of the state of emergency. The king issued an official statement cited the ongoing, radicalised Maoist insurgency and the inability of the government to curb the movement as main reasons for his takeover. Nevertheless, high officials in the country and foreign observers question this pretence. During the conduction of my field research in Nepal, I considered a combination of multiple causes as main reasons for the protracted Nepalese conflict. The main conflict parties, the political elite including the monarch, and the Maoist movement have strong negative perceptions of each other. The perception that Maoists are undertaking terrorist attacks to come into power because they want to disturb the peace of a stabile regime should be regarded as misguided. Even if personal ambitions have to be considered, interviewees mentioned several times that the Maoists are responding to grievances within the Nepalese society and that the political elite could not provide the basic needs for its population. This assumption can be supported by the published 40-Point Demands of the Maoists, which includes the demands of political rights, liberties, economic and social security. It becomes apparent that those asserted claims call for social responsibility, equality and justice. Furthermore, this poses the question, of whether the Maoist insurgency is a form of indicator or warning signal of the political, economic and social situation in Nepal. In particular, it implies the fundamental question, how a state should operate and what kind of responsibilities the state has. The concept of good governance is regarded as a contemporary means and guarantor for an effective state. In every respect, good governance presupposes accountability, honesty or transparency of a state with all its institutions, but besides the structural characteristics the concept disregards the actions that will be undertaken by the [...]