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Hijas Americanas: Beauty, Body Image, and Growing Up Latina
by Rosie MolinaryIn Hijas Americanas, author Rosie Molinary sheds new light on what it means to grow up Latina. Drawing upon her own experiences, as well as interviews and surveys collected from more than 500 Latina women, Molinary provides a powerful understanding of the inner conflicts and powerful triumphs of Latinas.The women profiled in this book are Caribbean, Mexican, Central American, and South American. These first-, second-, and third-generation Latinas have all grappled with the experience of coming of age within not one but two cultures - that of the United States, and that of their familial homelands.Hijas Americanas addresses experiences that are uniquely female and Latin, focusing on themes of body image, standards of beauty, ethnic identity, and sexuality. In doing so, Molinary gives voice to the struggles and successes of Latinas across racial, sexual, and cultural identities, emphasizing that the challenges inherent in growing up between two cultures can positively shape Latinas' lives.
Hijos gordos
by Martha Alicia ChávezHijos gordos expone la problemática infantil en la alimentación y la obesidad (que en este país es el número uno) y, en su estilo, retoma casos que analiza a lo largo del libro. El libro que quitará la venda a las familias que no aceptan el problema de la obesidad infantil. ¿Por qué un libro sobre hijos gordos? Las estadísticas nos dan la respuesta: al margen de que México ocupe el primer lugar en obesidad infantil, en realidad el sobrepeso es ya una enfermedad globalizada. En la vida real se les llama "gordas" y no "obesas" a las personas con sobrepeso, y este término carga un sentido emocional particular, que la autora examinará a lo largo de este libro con absoluto respeto. A través de las historias de cuatro personas que fueron hijos gordos y que con generosidad compartieron sus experiencias, la autora de Tu hijo, tu espejo identifica la situación de cada sujeto y la estudia a fondo con su particular estilo, para ofreceruna atinada perspectiva sobre sus causas y sus posibles soluciones, y dejar claro que la problemática entraña dificultades sociales, familiares y personales. Como excelente complemento a su presentación, en el anexo "Hijos gordos. Un enfoque nutricional" la experimentada nutrióloga Margarita Chávez Martínez analiza cómo combatir la obesidad infantil cumpliendo a la vez con los requerimientos nutricionales indispensables para el ser humano.
Hiking Your Feelings: Blazing a Trail to Self-Love
by Sydney WilliamsTurn your pain into power. Part inspirational memoir, part practical guide, Hiking Your Feelings offers a toolkit to unpack your &“trauma pack&” and step into the best version of yourself.Join wellness and wilderness enthusiast Sydney Williams as she shares her healing journey from eating and drinking her feelings to hiking her feelings. When Sydney unexpectedly found herself diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, while grappling with grief and unresolved trauma built up over a decade, she set out on a quest to turn her pain into power. Two hikes across Catalina Island and eighty miles later, she learned to disconnect from distractions and reconnect with herself, all through the power of nature. Now, she&’s encouraging others to get outside and blaze their own trail to self-love, turning buried traumas into healthy coping mechanisms. With affirmations, prompts, and reflection exercises throughout—all presented from Sydney&’s supportive and self-effacing perspective—Hiking Your Feelings offers a toolkit to unpack your &“trauma pack&” and step into the best version of yourself. INSPIRATIONAL & INSIGHTFUL: Follow Sydney as she reflects on her own journey from buried traumas and poor body image to acceptance, healthy coping mechanisms, and self-love. RELATABLE & UNIVERSAL: Touches on themes and problems that many struggle with, including grief and loss, sexual assault, poor body image, career stress, and the stigma of diabetes, all presented from Sydney&’s supportive and self-effacing perspective. HEALING POWER OF NATURE: Discover how getting outside—even just for a walk around the block—can help you tune into your body better. HIKE YOUR OWN HIKE: Learn to love yourself as you are now. Go from eating, drinking, working, or spending your feelings to hiking your feelings. UNPACK YOUR TRAUMA PACK: Identify new activities and rituals that will allow you to choose love over fear and lift the invisible weight from your shoulders. PROMPTS, ACTIVITIES & EXERCISES: Apply the lessons Sydney has learned to your own life, through thoughtful tasks at the end of each chapter.
Hill House Living: The Art of Creating a Joyful Life
by Paula SuttonA gorgeous guide to the simple pleasures of cottage living—antique hunting, gardening, and enjoying the seasons—from a beloved British design and fashion influencer.A happy home is everything. No one knows this better than stylist and blogger Paula Sutton, who is behind the beloved Instagram account Hill House Vintage. Like many people, Paula gave years of her life to the busyness of the city until she traded catwalks for dog walks and couture for manure after leaving office life a decade ago. Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of photographs and drawings, this book gives you a full glimpse into life at Hill House. Inspired by Paula's love of all things vintage, and filled with simple, stylish, and thrifty tips and tricks for every area of the house, this book will bring the best of country life into your home, wherever you are. In a world that often moves too fast, Hill House Living is an invitation to take a moment to style, make or cook something nice for its own sake—and yours. Slow down, cozy up, and join the quest to making each day more intentionally joyful.
Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps: For Healing, Harmony, and Purification
by Clémence LefèvreThe first practical book on how to use salt crystal lamps • Explains the mental and physical benefits of these lamps • Shows where to place them for maximum effectiveness • Discusses how to use them to enhance meditation, relaxation, Reiki, positive thinking, and chakra work Natural salt crystal has been credited with a range of curative powers, from air purification to migraine relief to protection against airborne germs. Mined in the foothills of the Himalayas, where they have absorbed mineral elements that enrich them and imbue them with different colors, salt crystal lamps release healing negative ions into the air when turned on. Like the energizing negative ions released in the natural settings of mountains, waterfalls, or beaches, the negative ions emitted by these lamps increase oxygen flow to the brain, helping to alleviate depression, relieve stress, and boost daytime energy. These ions also naturally counteract the effects of the electromagnetic waves we are bombarded with from appliances like televisions, computers, and air conditioners. Salt crystal lamps have also proved to protect against airborne germs and can reduce the symptoms of allergies, sinus problems, “brain fog,” and insomnia. This book offers in-depth instructions on where to place these lamps in the home for maximum effectiveness, how to choose the optimal color lamp based on its color’s therapeutic benefits, and how to use them to enhance meditation, relaxation, Reiki, positive thinking, and chakra work.
Hinch Yourself Happy: All The Best Cleaning Tips To Shine Your Sink And Soothe Your Soul
by Mrs HinchStart the new year with a clean house and a calm mind with Mrs Hinch's very best cleaning tipsTHE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE INSTAGRAM SENSATION'Will not only help you transform your home and make it sparkle, but also show you how cleaning can soothe anxiety and stress' BEST BOOKS TO HELP YOU ORGANISE YOUR HOME IN 2020, MAIL ONLINE ______________'The sensation' Sun'We're made about Mrs Hinch' Vogue_______Cleaning - aka hinching - doesn't have to be that job you dread, not when Mrs Hinch is here to show you her sparkly ways.At over 3 million followers and counting, she has taken the nation by storm with her infectiously addictive charm, clever tidying tips and passionate belief in cleaning. Mrs Hinch invites you into her home and while inside you'll discover how a spot of cleaning is the perfect way to cleanse the soul. She'll even share the story of Mr and Mrs Hinch and their 'dorgeous' boy, Henry.Inside you'll find out:- How cleaning can soothe anxiety and stress- Mrs Hinch's must-haves- Step-by-step guides to hinching your home - And so much more! With the help of her cloth family, Mrs Hinch will help you turn your house into a home. Whether you're a daily duster or looking for a monthly makeover, Hinch Yourself Happy shows you how to create not only a cleaner house, but a calmer you.If you want your kitchen to sparkle like Meghan Markle, then this is the book for you.'Doing for household chores what Marie Kondo did for tidying. A step-by-step guide to achieving a spotless and immaculately tidy home' Daily Mirror'My new cleaning goddess' Daily Telegraph
Hindsights: The Wisdom and Breakthroughs of Remarkable People
by Guy KawasakiPresented in letter form, here are private messages of hope from 33 exceptional individuals--including actress/model Renee Russo, jazz musician Herbie Hancock and Body Shop founder Anita Roddick--which will inspire others to overcome their own adversities and achieve richer, more fulfilled lives.
Hinge Moments: Making the Most of Life's Transitions
by D. Michael LindsayIn life we have moments in time in which we have an opportunity before us to make a change or to respond to a situation. According to Michael Lindsay, president of Gordon College, what follows these instances will depend intrinsically on the decisions we make and the actions we take. These are what he calls "hinge moments"—opportunities to open (or close) doors to various pathways of our lives. Lindsay maintains that getting these moments right can change our lives for the better, and getting them wrong can pose problems for years to come: "Some transitions have a disproportionate impact on our happiness, our contribution to society, and our family's well-being." In these pages Lindsay shares faith-based stories of success and failure from his ten-year study of 550 PLATINUM leaders. He has charted seven phases of transition, providing both practical and spiritual insights for making the most of each stage. In uncertain and tumultuous times, there is no better advantage than wisdom gained early.
Hip Tranquil Chick: A Guide to Life On and Off the Yoga Mat
by Kimberly WilsonHip Tranquil Chick addresses that huge but unacknowledged demographic of fashionistas equally at home at Bergdorf’s and the yoga studio. The book is divided into two major sections that cover all bases for the style-minded seeker. "On the Mat" shares seven must-have modern-girl yoga sequences, such as "Healing Hip Openers" and "Negativity Releasing Heart Openers,” and explains yoga philosophy in hip chick language. "Off the Mat" showcases nine ways to become more fabulous and balanced by incorporating yogic qualities like introspection, strength, and flexibility into daily life. The nine lifestyle chapters reveal how to turn on-the-mat wear into on-the-town style, how to create soulful surroundings at home and work, mindful money management, finding a passion-filled career, how strategic soiree-throwing creates community, tips for practicing social consciousness, and more. Each chapter is accompanied by helpful "OMwork" to translate these concepts into reality. Abundant illustrations accentuate the text, and a "savvy sources" section encourages further exploration.
Hipnosis
by William LockhartSu arma es la lucha contra el estrés. ¿Está usted buscando maneras para mitigar el estrés? ¿Ha buscado y no ha encontrado nada que parezca funcionar? Puede que usted no esté familiarizado con esto, pero, ¿sabe usted que la hipnosis puede eliminar todo el estrés que está sintiendo justo ahora? En general, el poder de nuestra mente nos puede hacer sentir cosas que, en primer lugar, ni siquiera deberían estar ahí. Cuando sembramos buenas semillas en nuestra mente, se refleja en el exterior y lo mismo ocurre también cuando sembramos las malas. ¿Alguna vez escuchó decir: “Lo que piensas, se manifiesta”? Estoy seguro de que sí. Aquí es donde aparece el hipnotismo. Es una herramienta terapéutica que produce un equilibrio tanto mental como emocional. También se ha demostrado que proporciona relajación física, alivio del dolor, un mejor sueño y reduce la ansiedad. Aunque la palabra ‘hipnosis’ resulta bastante fuerte para muchas personas, se considera segura cuando se realiza con las precauciones adecuadas. En este libro se comentan 4 temas: ¿Qué es el hipnotismo? Autohipnosis – Preparación El juego real: Fase II y Fase III Cómo hipnotizar a una persona Esta es su guía didáctica para practicar el hipnotismo. Cuenta con detalles completos que satisfarán su entendimiento y ¡harán que tenga una experiencia exitosa! La hipnosis no está limitada únicamente para uno mismo; ciertamente puede hacerlo a otras personas que estén dispuestas a someterse a esta terapia. Todo lo que usted necesita es práctica.
Hippie Chick: Coming of Age in the '60s
by Ilene EnglishIn Hippie Chick, a rebellious teenager finds her mother dead in the bathroom. To save her from living alone with a difficult father, her older sister sends her a one-way plane ticket to leave New Jersey. Landing in San Francisco, she is thrust into a lifestyle way beyond what she is ready for, and that challenges all previous notions of how one behaves. It is 1963, and we are brought along as Ilene becomes immersed in the unfolding of the sixties during the earliest days of sexual freedom, psychedelic drugs, the jazz scene, and rock ’n’ roll. This is a deeply personal story of how one young woman manages to survive and even to thrive in the face of the whirlwind of experiences coming at her. It is filled with a rich tapestry of moments that run the gamut from the sublime to the ridiculous, and everything in between.
Hiring the Heavens: A Practical Guide to Developing Working Relationships with the Spirits of Creation
by Jean SlatterWhether you realize it or not, you play a part in the divine plan of creation. Once you recognize this, you can gain access to the immense power in the universe. It’s simple: when you engage the right celestial helpers, anything becomes possible. In Hiring the Heavens, Jean Slatter shares how she learned to hire the Heavens and offers a fresh, revitalized way of bringing spirituality back into your everyday life. Whether the task is large or small, whether you want to manifest your dreams, find a soul mate, improve your finances, or simply get through your days without stress and worry, the Heavens are ready to help. With their assistance, you become cocreator and codirector of your life, experiencing more joy and more serendipity every day.
His Deeper Work In Us: An Inquiry into New Testament Teaching on the Subject of Christian Holiness (J. Sidlow Baxter Library)
by J. Sidlow BaxterIn His Deeper Work in Us, the importance of seeking the control and the infilling of the Holy Spirit is viewed as the key to living the victorious Christian life. Accordingly, Dr. Baxter states that “the New Testament emphasis is not so much on our being ridded of something (though that is necessarily included), but rather on being filled with a spiritual vitality and health that leaves the sin-disease no environment in which to thrive.” Drawing upon the writings of such stalwarts of the faith as D. L. Moody, Hannah Whitall Smith, Frances Ridley Havergal, A. T. Pierson, Samuel Chadwick, and others, Dr. Baxter discusses this all-important step in the Christian walk through both experience and Scripture.
His Gentle Voice
by Judith CouchmanOf course I pray, but. . . I don't think God wants to speak to me. Many women today feel that troubling uncertainty about their relationship with God. In His Gentle Voice, best-selling author Judith Couchman helps women recognize the still, small voice of the One who loves us and speaks to us in everyday life. Combining personal stories and practical teaching, Couchman guides women in recognizing the many subtle but important ways-conversations with friends, Scripture reading, life's circumstances, prayer, and even silence-we can hear God's gentle, unmistakable voice.
His Image, My Image
by Josh Mcdowell"A strong and positive self-image is intensely desired in today's self-centered world. But is such an image an important or even legitimate quest for the Christian, who is commanded to forget self in order to glorify God and serve others? In His Image ... My Image, Josh McDowell turns to the Bible to show that Christians actually serve God and others in the best manner possible once they have realized and experienced the high worth they possess in the mind and heart of God. But, are being made in the image of God (His Image) and consistently living that reality (My Image) two different things? Relating both personal experiences and those of others, Josh examines how a poor view of self is often molded in early childhood. Then he shows how the heavenly viewpoint of who we are -- our only basis for a true self-image -- can take root in a Christian's heart and mind."
His Mighty Strength: Walk Daily in the Same Power That Raised Jesus from the Dead
by Randy FrazeeWith warmth and biblical insight, Frazee shows us how torely on the power of the Holy Spirit just as Jesus did;respond to God&’s voice in decisions big and small;raise our expectations for how God&’s power can work through us; andbreak free of addictions, habits, and destructive thoughts that hold us back.The Bible promises us more than inspiration. More than influence. The Bible promises us access to the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. So what keeps us from drawing on that incredible resurrection power in our daily lives?In His Mighty Strength, popular pastor and author Randy Frazee explores Jesus&’ time on earth to uncover the amazing source of his strength. Jesus continually sought direction from the Father and found the power to live the Father&’s will through the Holy Spirit. He said yes to God every day of his earthly life—and we can too.His Mighty Strength reminds us that Jesus&’ resurrection power is not wishful thinking or a poetic metaphor. It&’s a real source of strength that we have access to right now. And when we embrace God&’s offering, our lives will never be the same.&“This is not a watered-down self-help book—this is a powerful Gospel-centered guide to walking in the fullness of Christ. I challenge you to read this amazing book and accept the glorious gift of strength from Christ that enables us to live the abundant life God has promised us!&” —Francesca Battistelli, Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter
His Princess: Love Letters from Your King (His Princess)
by Sheri Rose ShepherdThis beautiful four-color book opens the eyes of women to see themselves the way God sees them. Many don't even know that they are daughters of the King - chosen to be His Princess. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, they trade in their fairy-tale dreams of being cherished for a tarnished identity fashioned by their own insecurities and the mixed-up messages of the media. Now, these tenderly adoring letters written from God's persepective demonstrate that every woman is beautiful just the way she is. Walking in confidence toward her God-given purpose, every woman can bless others - even future generations.From the Hardcover edition.
His Princess: Prayers to My King
by Sheri Rose ShepherdPrayers to My Kingis a beautiful gift book created to help women connect intimately with their God. Where the first book in the His Princesstrade; series reminded us that we are loved intimately and unconditionally by our King, this second book helps us express our deepest thoughts, desires, fears and failures by emulating King David in the Psalms and crying out to God through prayer. Christian women will gain a personal, dynamic prayer life. You want to feel God's presencehellip; embrace His promiseshellip; cry out to Himhellip; hellip;but don't know how! From your heart's deepest cry to life's joyful praises, nothing is off limits to Him. Go confidently now before His throne as you claim these powerful prayers as your own. He's waiting to hear from youhellip; If from there you will seek the Lord your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and soul and life. Deuteronomy 4:29, amp Personal Growth/Christian Living/Women 1-59052-470-5 Multnomah Gifts ® Multnomah ® PublishersSisters, Oregon Story Behind the Book "Too many of God's "chosen ones" don't know how to have a real relationship with their Lord. We want to feel His presence, but we don't know how to let Him in. We want to see His promises come true, but we don't believe they are for us personally. We want to experience His power, but we keep trying to live life in our own strength. We want to cry out to Him, but we're afraid to break down and admit that we're weak. My prayer for this book is that women of God will have a personal, life-changing prayer life and be transformed into the daughters of the King they were destined to be from the beginning. "
Historias de Éxito within Mexican Communities: Silenced Voices
by Octavio PimentelUsing qualitative research data on Mexican/Mexican Americans and their historias de exito that center on Mexican centric concepts such as buen trabajador, bien educado, and buena gente, Octavio Pimentel reveals that when social networks guide personal goals in these communities, goals become community-oriented rather than personally-oriented. "
Historias del estudio de yoga
by Rain MitchellUna historia de historias, de disyuntivas y de elecciones con el yoga como elemento de unión. Lee es un talentoso maestro de yoga y dueño del estudio de yoga Los Angeles Edendale. Sus estudiantes, que son de lo más superficiales y chic, como todo en Los Ángeles, han buscado a Lee para sanar su dolor físico y emocional. Lee alivia cada una de sus vidas a través de sus conocimientos llegando a mantener con ellas una singular amistad. Sin embargo, cuando una cadena de estudios de yoga en expansión en Los Ángeles intenta atraer a Lee con un contrato lucrativo y empieza a tener problemas maritales con su guapo marido, Alan, será el maestro el que necesite los consejos de sus alumnas más que nunca. Historias del estudio de yoga nos da una visión íntima sobre la tendencia actual de la práctica del yoga, contada con la dosis justa de humor, ingenio y sensibilidad para encantar a los lectores. Reseñas:«Divertido e inteligente... Tanto si eres un maestro de yoga como si eres un eterno iniciado (como yo) vas a adorar Historias del estudio de yoga».Anita Diamant, autora de The red tent. «Los pantalones de yoga son opcionales para esta historia que gira en torno al maestro yogui Lee y cuatro de sus dedicadas estudiantes: Stephanie, guionista de Hollywood, la bailarina Graciela, la exdrogadicta Katherine y la actriz Imani. Cada una de ellas con su carrera personal y su melodrama romántico, pero no hay que temer: el yoga los mantendrá unidos (...) Si te gustan las historias de amistad, unión y te gusta la postura de El perro mirando hacia abajo, este debería ser un agradable pasatiempo».Publisher Weekly «La perfecta integración de nombres y la explicación de las posiciones de yoga no es un obstáculo para una lectura fluida, a la vez que Mitchell avanza paulatinamente en el desarrollo de los personajes enriqueciendo esta divertida meditación sobre la construcción y el sostén de una comunidad».Booklist «Mitchell lleva al lector a un viaje exclusivo al interior de un estudio de yoga, no solo por la respiración y los movimientos, sino a través de todos los pequeños secretos que hay bajo las poses. Lo hace con humor, amor, angustia y situaciones identificables. Mitchell atrae al lector y lo envuelve en una historia de autodescubrimiento del amor, la amistad y el sentido común en un lugar poco común, pero con resultados que se identifican con la mayoría de nosotros».Romantic times book review
Historias que impactan: Cómo la narración puede cautivar clientes, influenciar audiencias y transformar
by Kindra HillEn el momento en que tomas el control de tus historias, tomas el control de tu negocio y de tu vida. "Hagas lo que hagas, estés donde estés en tu carrera, este es el libro que debes leer ahora mismo. Práctico, divertido y verídico, el nuevo libro de Kindra es imprescindible." -SETH GODIN, autor de This Is Marketing, bestseller de The New York Times Seguramente has escuchado que las historias son la mejor herramienta de negocios y que la narración de las mismas puede hacerlo todo, desde ayudar a los líderes a comunicarse mejor hasta motivar a los equipos de ventas y ganar clientes de la competencia. ¿Pero cuáles necesitas contar? ¿Y cómo hacerlo? En este libro, Kindra Hall, una reconocida narradora profesional y oradora, revela las cuatro historias únicas que puedes usar para diferenciar, cautivar y elevar: -La historia del valor: para convencer a los clientes de que necesitan lo que tú ofreces. -La historia de la fundación: para persuadir a los inversores y clientes de que vale la pena invertir en tu organización. -La historia del propósito: para alinear e inspirar a tus empleados y clientes internos. -La historia del consumidor: para permitir que aquellos que utilizan tu producto o servicio compartan tus experiencias auténticas con otros. Contarlas bien es una habilidad simple y accesible que cualquiera puede desarrollar. Con estudios de casos, perfiles de empresas y anécdotas respaldados por investigaciones, Kindra ofrece pasos específicos y accionables que puedes tomar para encontrar, crear y aprovechar las historias que ya tienes y que simplemente no estás contando.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities' Guide to Excellence
by Dr. William R. HarveyFrom the esteemed President of Hampton University, an insider account that reveals the secret to HBCU graduates’ remarkable success—a distinguished honor roll which includes Vice President Kamala Harris, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Oprah Winfrey, Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison, Ruth Carter, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and many others.In his more-than-four-decade tenure as the President of Hampton University—one of 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in America—Dr. William R. Harvey has been a champion of the cultural impact and value of HBCUs, demonstrated by the achievements of their numerous notable alumni. Their success is no coincidence. It is the result of a faultless formula that sets HBCUs apart and helps their students thrive—a formula built on core tenets, including displaying moral and wholesome values at all times, continuously pursuing character growth, and embracing communal responsibilities whenever possible.The mission of Dr. Harvey is to represent Blackness to its highest degree at every opportunity. He is a passionate believer in the remarkability of the Black diaspora in all its complexity and beauty. That conviction drives the timeless lessons he’s adhered to and has instilled in his students: the power of dress to establish respect; the importance of integrity; financial accountability; reverence for elders. It is these tried-and-true lessons and others that have uniquely prepared and propelled HBCU students to success for generations. The Historically Black Colleges and Universities' Guide to Excellence is a thoughtful and knowledgeable account of what it truly takes to successfully navigate a white world as a Black person while retaining one’s core Blackness. Practical and proven, it lays the groundwork for individual and communal Black prosperity.
History of a Suicide: My Sister's Unfinished Life
by Jill Bialosky“It is so nice to be happy. It always gives me a good feeling to see other people happy. . . . It is so easy to achieve.” —Kim’s journal entry, May 3, 1988 On the night of April 15, 1990, Jill Bialosky’s twenty-one-year-old sister Kim came home from a bar in downtown Cleveland. She argued with her boyfriend on the phone. Then she took her mother’s car keys, went into the garage, closed the garage door. She climbed into the car, turned on the ignition, and fell asleep. Her body was found the next morning by the neighborhood boy her mother hired to cut the grass. Those are the simple facts, but the act of suicide is anything but simple. For twenty years, Bialosky has lived with the grief, guilt, questions, and confusion unleashed by Kim’s suicide. Now, in a remarkable work of literary nonfiction, she re-creates with unsparing honesty her sister’s inner life, the events and emotions that led her to take her life on this particular night. In doing so, she opens a window on the nature of suicide itself, our own reactions and responses to it—especially the impact a suicide has on those who remain behind. Combining Kim’s diaries with family history and memoir, drawing on the works of doctors and psychologists as well as writers from Melville and Dickinson to Sylvia Plath and Wallace Stevens, Bialosky gives us a stunning exploration of human fragility and strength. She juxtaposes the story of Kim’s death with the challenges of becoming a mother and her own exuberant experience of raising a son. This is a book that explores all aspects of our familial relationships—between mothers and sons, fathers and daughters—but particularly the tender and enduring bonds between sisters. History of a Suicide brings a crucial and all too rarely discussed subject out of the shadows, and in doing so gives readers the courage to face their own losses, no matter what those may be. This searing and compassionate work reminds us of the preciousness of life and of the ways in which those we love are inextricably bound to us.
History of the Council of Nice: A World's Christian Convention, A. D. 325 (classic Reprint)
by Dean DudleyDelve into one of the most pivotal events in the history of Christianity with Dean Dudley's History of the Council of Nice: A World's Christian Convention, A.D. 325. This comprehensive account offers an in-depth exploration of the First Council of Nicaea, a landmark gathering that significantly shaped the foundations of Christian doctrine and ecclesiastical structure.Dean Dudley, a respected historian, meticulously reconstructs the events leading up to and following the council, providing readers with a detailed understanding of its historical, theological, and political contexts. The book vividly recounts the assembly of bishops and church leaders from across the Roman Empire, convened by Emperor Constantine, to address the pressing theological disputes of the time, particularly the Arian controversy.History of the Council of Nice delves into the key figures, debates, and decisions that defined the council. Dudley offers insightful analysis of the theological arguments presented, the formulation of the Nicene Creed, and the establishment of critical precedents for church governance and orthodoxy. His narrative captures the intense intellectual and spiritual fervor that characterized the discussions and decisions of the council.Beyond the theological implications, Dudley explores the broader impact of the Council of Nicaea on the development of the Christian Church and its enduring legacy. The book examines how the council’s outcomes influenced subsequent councils, doctrinal developments, and the consolidation of Christian doctrine in the centuries that followed.This book is an essential resource for students of church history, theology, and anyone interested in the formative events of early Christianity. Dudley's scholarly yet accessible writing style ensures that History of the Council of Nice is both informative and engaging, providing a clear and thorough account of one of the most significant councils in Christian history.
History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week: Its Old Testament Origins, and Observance at the Time of Christ, in the Early Christian Church
by J. N. AndrewsThe history of the Sabbath is fascinating: beginning with its origins in the Biblical Old Testament, we are taken through millennia of changing traditions concerning the day of rest.Spanning more than six thousand years, this investigation of Sabbath traditions traverses the earliest manifestations which followed the story of God creating Earth. The Genesis story describes God making the Earth in six days, before resting on the seventh to take satisfaction in His creation. In the society of the Hebrews, the day of rest was widely implemented and recognized as part of the yearly calendar; references later in the Old Testament confirm this.By the time of Christ, adherence to the Sabbath was already an ancient tradition. Its importance was emphasized by Christ's apostles, and its continuation in the Christian faith which developed in the years following the death of Jesus is described herein. The idea of the Sabbath taking place on a Sunday developed later, and the emergence of this idea is described herein.Later chapters analyze how the Reformation of the church during the early 1500s affected the Sabbath tradition. With the Biblical lore becoming widely read, distinctions in marking the Sabbath occurred in different nations and denominations of Christianity. The final chapters of this book examine how the Sabbath was observed in Victorian England, and the United States.-Print ed.