Unstoppable Moses

Author : Tyler James Smith
Publisher : Flatiron Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781250138538

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Unstoppable Moses by Tyler James Smith Pdf

In this coming-of-age debut, a seventeen-year-old boy has one week in the aftermath of a disastrous prank to prove to the authorities, and to himself, that he’s not a worthless jerk who belongs in jail. Moses and his cousin Charlie were best friends, wisecracking pranksters, unstoppable forces of teenage energy—until the night they became accidental arsonists and set in motion a chain of events that left Moses alone, guilt-stricken, and most likely trapped in his dead-end town. Then Moses gets a lucky break: the chance to volunteer as a camp counselor for week and prove that the incident at the bowling alley should be expunged from his record. And since a criminal record and enrollment at Duke are mutually exclusive, he’s determined to get through his community service and get on with his life. But tragedy seems to follow him wherever he goes, and this time, it might just stop him in his tracks. “Unstoppable Moses is radiant; one of those rare debut novels that shines with humor, love, compassion, and hope, with a cast of unforgettable characters that jump off the pages and into your heart. Tyler James Smith is a masterful storyteller.” —Andrew Smith, Printz Honor and Boston Globe-Horn Book Award-winning author of Grasshopper Jungle “When people say reading makes us more empathetic, they are talking about books like Unstoppable Moses by Tyler James Smith. A lyrical, hilarious, so-real-it-hurts debut that reminds us all just how much we have to lose, and why it’s important to never give up. I’m so happy this book is in the world.” —Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock, Morris Honor-winning author of The Smell of Other People’s Houses

Author : Wade Graham
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781445659749

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Dream Cities by Wade Graham Pdf

The ideas that became the blueprints for the world we live in.

Author : Gianpaolo Baiocchi,Ernesto Ganuza
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781503600775

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Popular Democracy by Gianpaolo Baiocchi,Ernesto Ganuza Pdf

Local participation is the new democratic imperative. In the United States, three-fourths of all cities have developed opportunities for citizen involvement in strategic planning. The World Bank has invested $85 billion over the last decade to support community participation worldwide. But even as these opportunities have become more popular, many contend that they have also become less connected to actual centers of power and the jurisdictions where issues relevant to communities are decided. With this book, Gianpaolo Baiocchi and Ernesto Ganuza consider the opportunities and challenges of democratic participation. Examining how one mechanism of participation has traveled the world—with its inception in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and spread to Europe and North America—they show how participatory instruments have become more focused on the formation of public opinion and are far less attentive to, or able to influence, actual reform. Though the current impact and benefit of participatory forms of government is far more ambiguous than its advocates would suggest, Popular Democracy concludes with suggestions of how participation could better achieve its political ideals.

Author : Cindy Woodsmall
Publisher : Waterbrook Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307446558

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The Scent of Cherry Blossoms by Cindy Woodsmall Pdf

Annie Martin loves the Plain ways of her Old Order Mennonite people, like those revered by her beloved grandfather. Retreating from a contentious relationship with her mother, Annie goes to live with her Daadi Moses in Apple Ridge. But as spring moves into Pennsylvania and Annie spends time amongst the cherry trees with the handsome Aden Zook, she wishes she could forget how deeply the lines between the Old Order Amish and Old Order Mennonite are drawn. Can Annie and Aden find a place for their love to bloom in the midst of the brewing storm?

Author : John W. Edwards III
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781450211598

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2012 Global Warning by John W. Edwards III Pdf

2012 Global Warning: The destination or the beginning of the apocalypse? Ninth and Last Sign: You will hear of a dwelling place in the heavens, above the earth, that shall fall with a great crash. It will appear as a blue star. And very soon after this the ceremonies of people will cease. There are nine signs that great destruction has come and is coming. Like many tribes, the Hopis drew images that have come to pass and images of things to come. Thirteen Baktuns is equal to just over 5,125 years, and in our present age of the jaguar, the fourth age, the Great Cycle runs out on the winter solstice, December 21, 2012, the Mayan end date. The meaning is the death of the sun, the rebirth of a universe, and the Mayan Prophecy of the return of the god Quetzalcoatl: all this is the subject of active debate. This time will also mark a United States change in era where we will elect a new President. Is this the prophecy of the Antichrist? Could it be the end of one time and the beginning of the final stages of centuries of prophecies?

Author : Creighton P. Williams
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781469136073

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Principles of Love by Creighton P. Williams Pdf

Author : Stephanie Meeks,Kevin C. Murphy
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781610917094

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The Past and Future City by Stephanie Meeks,Kevin C. Murphy Pdf

At its most basic, historic preservation is about keeping old places alive, in active use, and relevant to the needs of communities today. As cities across America experience a remarkable renaissance, and more and more young, diverse families choose to live, work, and play in historic neighborhoods, the promise and potential of using our older and historic buildings to revitalize our cities is stronger than ever. This urban resurgence is a national phenomenon, boosting cities from Cleveland to Buffalo and Portland to Pittsburgh. Experts offer a range of theories on what is driving the return to the city—from the impact of the recent housing crisis to a desire to be socially engaged, live near work, and reduce automobile use. But there’s also more to it. Time and again, when asked why they moved to the city, people talk about the desire to live somewhere distinctive, to be some place rather than no place. Often these distinguishing urban landmarks are exciting neighborhoods—Miami boasts its Art Deco district, New Orleans the French Quarter. Sometimes, as in the case of Baltimore’s historic rowhouses, the most distinguishing feature is the urban fabric itself. While many aspects of this urban resurgence are a cause for celebration, the changes have also brought to the forefront issues of access, affordable housing, inequality, sustainability, and how we should commemorate difficult history. This book speaks directly to all of these issues. In The Past and Future City, Stephanie Meeks, the president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, describes in detail, and with unique empirical research, the many ways that saving and restoring historic fabric can help a city create thriving neighborhoods, good jobs, and a vibrant economy. She explains the critical importance of preservation for all our communities, the ways the historic preservation field has evolved to embrace the challenges of the twenty-first century, and the innovative work being done in the preservation space now. This book is for anyone who cares about cities, places, and saving America’s diverse stories, in a way that will bring us together and help us better understand our past, present, and future.

Author : Olga Hermann
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2024-03-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798385018192

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Who Are You God? by Olga Hermann Pdf

After a personal encounter in Bethlehem with the God of the heavens and trying to make sense of it, the author spent many years searching out who this incredible being really is. In an age, with ever increasing opinions about God, this book brings us back to the oldest book, the Bible, also known as the “Word of God”. The Bible contains six-thousand years of historical, spiritual, and scientific content and this book highlights the hidden truths about the emotions and attributes of this most important, yet mysterious person, through the encounters with His prophets and apostles. This book will help the reader understand the personhood of God as our Father the Creator, our savior the Son, and our guide the Holy Spirit. He wants each of us to know Him and to know our purpose for this life on earth.

Author : Anthony M. Townsend
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780393241532

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Smart Cities: Big Data, Civic Hackers, and the Quest for a New Utopia by Anthony M. Townsend Pdf

An unflinching look at the aspiring city-builders of our smart, mobile, connected future. From Beijing to Boston, cities are deploying smart technology—sensors embedded in streets and subways, Wi-Fi broadcast airports and green spaces—to address the basic challenges faced by massive, interconnected metropolitan centers. In Smart Cities, Anthony M. Townsend documents this emerging futuristic landscape while considering the motivations, aspirations, and shortcomings of the key actors—entrepreneurs, mayors, philanthropists, and software developers—at work in shaping the new urban frontier.

Author : Roy Anthony MBA
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798889431671

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Hope by Roy Anthony MBA Pdf

Hope: Where Can We Find It? This book has laid down a number of hopeful stories with references from the Bible to some contemporaries of our times. Notwithstanding the trials, temptations, or pain we may go through, we can always hold onto the hope God has extended to us. Believers in Christ and nonbelievers, don't allow your yesterday to steal your today. Your past cannot dictate your today and future. That is what we call hope. Hope backed by faith makes us certain of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we cannot envision. So where can we find hope? The answer is clear and simple. We can only find hope in Jesus Christ. Jesus did not come only to bring us salvation, but he's our only hope too. We have hope because Jesus has forgiven us our sins and has further converted all of us into his icon as children of the father. Jesus is hope. He finds us rest when there's no hope. "Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my Hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge" (Psalms 62:5-7). Have you ever bothered to read into the promises of God to mankind? Hope is found in all the promises God has given his children. You cannot find Hope anywhere, except in Jesus Christ alone. His promises are yes and amen, and he does not take his words back nor change his mind. "God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?" (Numbers 23:19) Hope is found in the promises God has given us, so why do you doubt the promises of God? We doubt it because his timing is not ours. The Scripture says in James 1:6, "If we doubt while we ask, we will not receive anything from Him, because we are unsteady. He who doubts is like a wave of the sea blown and tossed by the wind." As salvation is found in no one else but in Christ, so is hope. It's found in no other but in Christ Jesus. Keep your hope alive in Jesus, not in man.

Author : J. Dwight Pentecost
Publisher : Kregel Publications
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1995-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 082549883X

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Thy Kingdom Come by J. Dwight Pentecost Pdf

A thorough study that traces the kingdom program from Genesis to Revelation, relating the various biblical covenants.

Author : Oladipo David
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781543494952

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Today’s Decisions by Oladipo David Pdf

God made us free moral agents, giving us the power of choice between good and evil. If He had wanted us to do what He says automatically, He would have made us as robots or puppets with no ability to think or act for ourselves. The world would have been a grand ‘show’ of puppets and the puppet master. However, He wanted us to be in His image; hence, He gave us part of His essence—the power of choice. While we have the power to make the choices we want, unfortunately, we do not have total control of the consequences. The consequences of your decisions or indecisions usually have a cascading effect. Besides the direct impact on you, the consequences could affect your children, your spouse, your extended family, your community, and ultimately your relationship with God. In the same vein, some of the ills we suffer today could have been caused by wrong decisions taken by our parents. From contemporary and biblical examples, we can see that the decisions of yesterday impact today, and today’s decisions will impact tomorrow. And apart from breathing, we do nothing more in our lives than make decisions; these cannot be left to chance. This book is a revelation that will restore, refresh, revive, and renew anyone who cares to pay attention. God bless you.

Author : Nicholas Dagen Bloom
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780812291643

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The Metropolitan Airport by Nicholas Dagen Bloom Pdf

John F. Kennedy International Airport is one of New York City's most successful and influential redevelopment projects. Built and defined by outsize personalities—Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, famed urban planner Robert Moses, and Port Authority Executive Director Austin Tobin among them—JFK was fantastically expensive and unprecedented in its scale. By the late 1940s, once-polluted marshlands had become home to one of the world's busiest and most advanced airfields. Almost from the start, however, environmental activists in surrounding neighborhoods and suburbs clashed with the Port Authority. These fierce battles in the long term restricted growth and, compounded by lackluster management and planning, diminished JFK's status and reputation. Yet the airport remained a key contributor to metropolitan vitality: New Yorkers bound for adventure and business still boarded planes headed to distant corners of the globe, billions of tourists and immigrants came and went, and mammoth air cargo facilities bolstered the region's commerce. In The Metropolitan Airport, Nicholas Dagen Bloom chronicles the untold story of JFK International's complicated and turbulent relationship with the New York City metropolitan region. In spite of its reputation for snarled traffic, epic delays, endless construction, and abrasive employees, the airport was a key player in shifting patterns of labor, transportation, and residence; the airport both encouraged and benefited from the dispersion of population and economic activity to the outer boroughs and suburbs. As Bloom shows, airports like JFK are vibrant parts of their cities and powerfully influence urban development. The Metropolitan Airport is an indispensable book for those who wish to understand the revolutionary impact of airports on the modern American city.

Author : Worrell Hylton
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781607918912

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The Battle for Moses's Dead Body by Worrell Hylton Pdf

Author : Jeff Tucker,Ramona Tucker
Publisher : Shaw Books
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-10
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780307828729

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My Own Monster by Jeff Tucker,Ramona Tucker Pdf

Guidance for Your Sometimes Rocky, Always Important Relationships We all want to have good friends--and to be a good friend. Now, in the teen years, more than ever, you need girls and guys you can trust. You need friends who will stand by your side, no matter what--when you face peer pressure, family problems, a broken heart, or even questions about God. Whether you wish you had more friends or want to know how to be a better friend to the ones you've got, this 31-day devotional will give you fun, real-life advice about how to deal with relationship struggles and make your friendships count. You'll find stories about teens you can identify with, suggestions for activities, ideas to think about, room to journal your thoughts and hopes, and Scriptures to encourage you in your relationship with the best Friend you'll ever have!