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The Rivalrous Renaissance: Envy and Jealousy in Early Modern English Literature (New Interdisciplinary Approaches to Early Modern Culture)
by Bradley J. IrishEnvy and jealousy are the emotions that fuel interpersonal rivalry, and interpersonal rivalry is a cornerstone of literature. Emerging from growing scholarly interest in the history of emotion, The Rivalrous Renaissance is the first full-length study of envy and jealousy in Renaissance England.The book introduces readers both to the cultural dynamics of affective rivalry in the period and to how these crucial feelings inspired literary works across a wide range of genres, by luminary authors such as Philip Sidney, Edmund Spenser, Mary Wroth, William Shakespeare, and John Milton. Early modern concepts of envy and jealousy were more actively theorized as central components of human experience than is typical today. Bradley J. Irish argues that literature is the key domain where this Renaissance theorization of affective rivalry was brought to life. Poetry, drama, and narrative prose created the conditions for these concepts to become most socially meaningful, simulating the interpersonal experiences in which the emotions practically manifest. This volume will appeal to scholars interested in the history of emotion and affect, as well as more broadly to scholars of the literature and social dynamics of early modern England, and to undergraduate and graduate students in specialized seminars.
Israel Odyssey: Coming of Age and Finding Peace in the Middle East
by P. David HornikA deeply personal account of an American Jew&’s relocation to the Holy Land from &“one of Israel&’s best-informed and most astute journalists&” (Chicago Jewish Star). What makes a young American Jew who was never encouraged to move to Israel—whether by individuals or in an organizational framework—suddenly decide to do so at age twenty-eight? How does a young American Jewish family, with little background in Hebrew, make its way in a new, highly distinct culture with no more than a shallow resemblance to America&’s? This memoir traces the unlikely emergence in its author of a fascination, a passionate concern, and an identification with Israel that left him no choice but to relocate there. On the one hand, his parents were Austrian Jewish refugees from Nazism; on the other, the family moved to what was then a rural area of New York State where almost no other Jews lived—resulting in a richly complex, albeit confusing and difficult, identity to navigate. Israel Odyssey opens a window on modern Israel as seen by an immigrant both deeply patriotic but, at the same time, carrying cultural baggage from across the ocean. P. David Hornik&’s highly personal story is his quest for inner peace and fulfillment amid the pressures, strife, and special vitality of the old-new Land.
Springtime Storks: A Migration Love Story
by Carol Joy MunroBased on the true story of two storks whose dedication to each other captured the world&’s attention, this soaring tale is a heartfelt call to protect the routes of migratory birds.★ School Library JournalKaterina and Luka, two majestic, mated white storks, are in flight when Katerina is shot down by a hunter and left severely injured. Nearby, a man and his granddaughter see the bird fall from the sky and rush to her rescue. As they nurse Katerina back to health, Luka, who has been by her side night and day, feels the coming cold and knows he must migrate—even though it means leaving his beloved Katerina behind, to be cared for by the family who rescued her. When spring arrives, Katerina watches the sky, hoping that she might see Luka's familiar silhouette again . . . and he returns! Together, they raise a new brood, overcoming Katerina's flightlessness with ingenuity and devotion. Poetic and gorgeously illustrated, Springtime Storks is an ode to the resilience, dedication, and love between two migratory birds, while also delivering an urgent message of conservation.
From Megabat with Love (Megabat)
by Anna HumphreyIt's Valentine's Day, and Megabat wants to show Bird Girl that he loves her. But how? Easy! Or is it? The next laugh-out-loud book in this sweet and funny illustrated chapter book series featuring a talking bat.Megabat loves Bird Girl, but he's having trouble coming up with a Valentine's surprise that she actually likes.Daniel is trying to earn his Caring and Sharing Bird Scout badge by bringing valentines to residents at a retirement home.Megabat keeps trying to impress Bird Girl with his marvelous gifts that are things HE loves, but it's not working. And she seems to be obsessed with a majestic eagle.Daniel and his fellow Bird Scouts create chaos at the retirement home and learn a lesson in how NOT to get a Caring and Sharing badge.Megabat finally learns about smushy love stuff from his new friends at the retirement home, but is it too late? Has he lost Bird Girl forever? And will Daniel ever earn his Caring and Sharing badge? Kris Easler's adorable illustrations paired with Anna Humphrey's hilarious text make for another unforgettable Megabat adventure, one that will appeal to Megabat fans and newcomers!
Composting Our Karma: Turning Confusion into Lessons for Awakening Our Innate Wisdom
by Barbara RhodesEngaging teachings on the core Korean Zen practice of &“don&’t-know mind&” that encourage us to cultivate and apply a clear mind, improve our intuition, feel naturally at ease, and generate compassionate wisdom to face whatever arises.Barbara Rhodes (Zen Master Soeng Hyang) offers the core Korean Zen teaching of don&’t-know mind as an antidote to the over-thinking, overly stimulating modern world that is the cause of so much suffering. In this collection of essays, Rhodes shows us that there are ways we can work with, or &“compost,&” whatever we&’ve got in front of us, digest it into energy that can get us through the rough times, and cultivate a satisfying life. &“Don&’t-know mind,&” Korean Zen&’s foremost teaching, points to our clear enlightened mind before suffering arises based on concepts and judgments of like and dislike. While simple, it is a lifelong exercise, with immediate benefits that get deeper with practice. By applying don&’t-know mind to meditation, everyday existence, and life&’s challenges, readers will learn to work with their own mind&’s reactions to things; trust their intuition; perceive situations clearly; and act with natural courage, compassion, and enthusiasm. Rhodes offers fascinating insights from her professional life as a nurse; her commitment to engaged Buddhism; her life experience as a member of the LGBTQ community; her use of psychedelics on her spiritual path; and more. Readers will appreciate her down-to-earth wisdom, compassion, enthusiasm, and faith in the power of this practice. This book includes an afterword by Dae Bong Sunim, a guiding teacher at Musangsa Monastery in Korea.
The Good Bride: A Novel
by Jen Marie WigginsThe Wedding of the Year turns disastrous in this twisty family drama full of lies and betrayals, perfect for fans of Laura Dave, Lucy Foley, and Ruth Ware.One year after a devastating hurricane, bride-to-be Ruth Bancroft is marrying her perfect groom in a quaint fishing village on the Gulf Coast. The weekend is carefully curated, with the displays of pomp and social media magic meant to promote an area still struggling to rebuild as well as bring Ruth&’s estranged family back together.Yet as good intentions often go, this road to wed is hell and paved in complications. With tensions rising between the family and the bridal party, long-buried secrets come to light, and accusations start flying. Things officially spiral out of control when the oceanfront rehearsal dinner is rocked by a series of gunshots, and a high-profile guest goes missing. As the investigation gets underway, it turns out that everyone has something to hide.Big Little Lies meets The Guest List in this gripping page turner that asks the big questions about messy family liaisons, modern media, and the lies we tell the world.
The Rest Is Silence
by Augusto MonterrosoThe lone novel by a Latin American author of very short fiction (praised as &“the most beautiful stories in the world&” by Italo Calvino)—an antic, metafictional send-up of the Mexican literary scene told through the unreliable recollections of an aging critic&’s friends, relatives, and attendants.The one and only novel by the renowned Guatemalan writer Augusto Monterroso—Latin America&’s most expansive miniaturist, whose tiny, acid, and bracingly surreal narratives Italo Calvino dubbed &“the most beautiful stories in the world&”—The Rest Is Silence presents the reader with the kaleidoscopic portrait of a provincial Mexican literary critic, one Eduardo Torres, a sort of Don Quixote of the Sunday supplements, whose colossal misreadings are matched only by the scale of his vanity.Presented in the form of a festschrift for the aging writer, this rollicking metafiction offers up a bouquet of highly unreliable reminiscences by Torres&’s friends, relations, and servants (their accounts skewed by envy, ignorance, and sheer malice), along with a generous selection of the savant&’s own comically botched attempts at &“criticism.&”Monterroso&’s narrative is a ludicrous dissection of literary self-conceit, a (Groucho) Marxian skewering of the Mexican literary landscape, and perhaps a wry self-portrait by an author who is profoundly sensible of just how high the stakes of the art of criticism really are—and, consequently, of just how far it has to fall.
We Are the Beasts
by Gigi GriffisDeaths and disappearances pile up as a mysterious beast stalks the French countryside and two girls seize an unlikely opportunity that just might save them all—or serve them up on a platter.Step into this chilling, historical horror inspired by the unsolved mystery of the Beast of Gévaudan.When a series of brutal, mysterious deaths start plaguing the countryside and whispers of a beast in the mountains reach the quiet French hamlet of Mende, most people believe it&’s a curse—God&’s punishment for their sins. But to sixteen-year-old Joséphine and her best friend, Clara, the beast isn&’t a curse. It&’s an opportunity. For years, the girls of Mende have been living in a nightmare—fathers who drink, brothers who punch, homes that feel like prisons—and this is a chance to get them out.Using the creature&’s attacks as cover, Joséphine and Clara set out to fake their friends&’ deaths and hide them away until it&’s safe to run. But escape is harder than they thought. If they can&’t brave a harsh winter with little food… If the villagers discover what they&’re doing… If the beast finds them first... Those fake deaths might just become real ones.
Not in My Book: A Novel
by Katie HoltDECEMBER 2024 INDIE NEXT PICK!LIBRARYREADS TOP PICK FOR DECEMBER!Rosie writes romance novels and listens to Taylor Swift on loop. Aiden is a literary fiction writer who doesn't believe in happy endings. They're about to write a book together—what could go wrong?The Hating Game meets Beach Read in this sexy and hilarious enemies-to-lovers romance from a debut Peruvian-Tennessean voice. Rosie, an idealistic and passionate Peruvian American, leaves her Tennessee hometown to pursue her dream of making it in New York as a writer. But her plan is derailed when she ends up in class with her archnemesis and ex-crush, Aiden Huntington—an obnoxious, surly, and gorgeous literary fiction writer who doesn&’t have much patience for the romance genre or for Rosie.Rosie and Aiden regularly go to verbal battle in workshop until their professor reaches her breaking point. She allows them to stay in her class on one condition: they must cowrite a novel that blends their genres. The reluctant writing duo can&’t help but put pieces of themselves into their accidentally steamy novel, and their manuscript-in-progress provides an outlet for them to confess their feelings—and explore their attraction toward each other.When Rosie and Aiden find themselves competing against each other for a potentially career-changing opportunity, the flames of old rivalry reignite, and their once-in-a-lifetime love story is once again at risk of being shelved—unless they can find a way to end the book on their own terms.
Princeton Review AP English Literature & Composition Premium Prep, 25th Edition: 5 Practice Tests + Digital Practice Online + Content Review (College Test Preparation)
by The Princeton ReviewPREMIUM PRACTICE FOR A PERFECT 5! Ace the new Digital AP English Literature & Composition Exam with The Princeton Review's comprehensive study guide—including 5 practice tests with answer explanations, timed online practice, and thorough content reviews.Techniques That Actually Work• Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid traps and beat the test• Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically• Essential tactics to help you work smarter, not harderEverything You Need for a High Score• Updated to address the new digital exam• Comprehensive review of the synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argumentative essays• Coverage of terminology and rhetorical modes for improved writing• Online digital flashcards to review core content, plus study plans and more via your online Student ToolsPremium Practice for AP Excellence• 5 full-length practice tests (4 in the book, 1 online) with detailedanswer explanations• Online test provided as both a digital version (with timer option to simulate exam experience) online, and as a downloadable PDF (with interactive elements mimicking the exam interface)• Pacing drills and detailed analytical scoring rubric guides
Death at an Irish Wedding (An Irish Castle Mystery)
by Ellie BranniganBridal wear designer-turned-entrepreneur Rayne McGrath remains in the Irish countryside ready for some wedding mayhem in this charming and colorful cozy, perfect for fans of Carlene O&’Connor and Sheila Connolly. Rayne McGrath&’s efforts to save the rundown family castle she inherited were an epic failure after she accidentally set fire to the tower and tanked the budget. Is the castle haunted, or is she just unlucky? Meanwhile, her cousin, Ciara Smith, is anxiously booking their joint calendar with special events in the hopes of bringing the property around before they lose everything. When a bridalwear client from LA asks Rayne for help as her guest list spirals out of control, Rayne nabs the answer to her prayers. McGrath Castle is the perfect destination for the exclusive and intimate wedding party of heiress Tori Montgomery and her fiancé, heartthrob actor Jake Anderson. But this white veil occasion turns into a nightmare when Tori&’s best friend&’s assistant, Tiffany Quick, is found dead. It&’s feared Tiffany jumped from the tower, but that theory is quickly put in doubt as secrets within the wedding party come to light. And as the villagers protest this new wedding venue venture, Rayne begins to wonder if she will succeed in her endeavor or lose it all.
Science of Swimming: Transform Your Stroke, Improve Strength, Revolutionize Your Training (DK Science of)
by Brett HawkeLearn the science needed to perfect your stroke, swim faster, and endure for longer.Science of Swimming dives deeper than any other book to examine the muscle groups and bodily systems involved in being an effective swimmer; how they interact with the hydrodynamics of water resistance; and how you can apply this knowledge to streamline your technique and achieve your training goals.Each swim stroke is anatomized so you can analyze and adapt your stroke to swim smarter.Full-spectrum training programs—for all abilities and goals—combine drills, speed work, and endurance with dry-land conditioning routines targeting muscle strength, flexibility, and aerobic intensity.All the latest scientific insights explained, including optimum nutrition, the importance of sleep hygiene, and techniques for mental resilience, to questions about wetsuits and open-water swimming.Whether you're swimming simply for relaxation, competing for a club, training for a distance badge or triathlon, or planning to explore the oceans, Science of Swimming will support you both in and out of the water.
Ukrainian - English Bilingual Visual Dictionary (DK Bilingual Visual Dictionaries)
by DKWith more than 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Ukrainian and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Ukrainian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Ukrainian.You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transportation, and much more. Perfect for students, tourists, and business travelers, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-color photographs and artwork, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in both languages to help you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary.
Mandarin Chinese - English Bilingual Visual Dictionary (DK Bilingual Visual Dictionaries)
by DKWith more than 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Mandarin Chinese and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Mandarin Chinese-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to life in any Mandarin Chinese–speaking country.You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transportation, and much more. Perfect for tourists, business travelers, and students, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-color photographs and artwork, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. A comprehensive, two-way index provides an instant reference point for new Mandarin Chinese vocabulary.The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in Mandarin Chinese. The app is easy to use and helps you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary. The dictionary gives a pronunciation guide for every Mandarin Chinese word, and you can use this alongside the app to perfect your pronunciation.
Japanese - English Bilingual Visual Dictionary (DK Bilingual Visual Dictionaries)
by DKWith more than 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Japanese and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Japanese-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to life in any Japanese-speaking country.You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transportation, and much more. Perfect for tourists, business travelers, and students, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-color photographs and artwork, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. A comprehensive, two-way index provides an instant reference point for new Japanese vocabulary.The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in Japanese. The app is easy to use and helps you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary. The dictionary gives a pronunciation guide for every Japanese word, and you can use this alongside the app to perfect your pronunciation.
Eyewitness Animal (DK Eyewitness)
by DKDelve into the enchanting world of animals with this book filled with breathtaking images and incredible facts.Which animal is the tallest? What's the difference between frogs and toads? Find out in Eyewitness Animal and become an animal expert. From creepy crawlies and bugs to the blue whale, discover all about animal behavior and evolution. Study the body systems and senses of various animal groups, and explore their varied habitats and diets. There is so much to discover in this comprehensive book. Read about what it is like to be a wildlife expert and see how they study animals in their natural habitat. Learn about animals that have been extinct for millions of years and find out what can be done to conserve those on the verge of extinction. Find out what animals are part of different myths and legends across cultures and why. Eyewitness reference books are now more interactive and colorful, with new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about animals in this fact-filled book for kids.
DK Top 10 Hong Kong (Pocket Travel Guide)
by DK TravelHong Kong has it all: futuristic buildings home to glitzy shops and restaurants, traditional villages full of beautiful temples and gorgeous beaches lined with pristine coastline.Make the most of your trip to this captivating region with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Hong Kong has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. Our updated 2022 travel guide brings Hong Kong to life. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Hong Kong is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Hong Kong you will find:- Up-to-date information with insider tips and advice for staying safe- Top 10 lists of Hong Kong’s must-sees, including Temple Street Night Market, Tai Long Wan Coastline, The Peak and Cheung Chau Island- Hong Kong’s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping- Themed lists, including the best walking routes and promenades, modern buildings, areas of natural beauty and much more- Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week- A laminated pull-out map of Hong Kong, plus eleven full-color area mapsAbout DK Eyewitness:At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
DK Cambodia and Laos (Travel Guide)
by DK TravelWhether you want to be awed by Angkor Wat, cruise along the mighty Mekong, or sip on a coffee in a chic Vientiane café, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Cambodia and Laos has to offer.Cambodia and Laos evoke images of ancient temples, saffron-robed monks and impenetrable jungle. But these two neighboring countries offer so much more – from gilded palaces to vibrant nightlife, sandy national parks to mountain hikes.Our updated 2022 travel guide brings Cambodia & Laos to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. DK Eyewitness Cambodia & Laos is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Cambodia & Laos you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Cambodia & Laos’ must-sees and hidden gems- Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day- Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money- Color-coded chapters to every part of Cambodia & Laos, from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and Angkor, Vientiane to Northern Laos- Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay- Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently - Covers: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Angkor, Northern Cambodia, Southern CambodiaVientiane, Luang Prabang, Northern Laos, Central And Southern LaosAbout DK Eyewitness:At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
Knight (DK Eyewitness)
by DKEnter the world of a medieval horseback warrior and learn what it takes to become a knight.Eyewitness Knight follows the journey of a knight in the making, from being a page or a squire at an early age undergoing rigorous training before making it to the ceremony of dubbing.Learn what knights wore into battle and enter a gallery of swords and other weapons that were an important part of a knight's armory. Ride along with these warriors on their horses that were used not only for wars but also while hunting and jousting. Explore the mighty castles and know how they were protected from the enemy during a siege. Meet manor lords and ladies and learn about the knightly code of conduct and the idea of chivalry.Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about knights with DK Eyewitness.
A Documentary History of Jewish–Christian Relations: From Antiquity to the Present Day
by Edward Kessler Neil WenbornJews and Christians have interacted for two millennia, yet there is no comprehensive, global study of their shared history. This book offers a chronological and thematic approach to that 2,000-year history, based on some 200 primary documents chosen for their centrality to the encounter. A systematic and authoritative work on the relationship between the two religions, it reflects both the often troubled history of that relationship and the massive changes of attitude and approach in more recent centuries. Written by a team leading international scholars in the field, each chapter introduces the context for its historical period, draws out the key themes arising from the relevant documents, and provides a detailed commentary on each document to shed light on its significance in the history of the Jewish–Christian relationship. The volume is aimed at scholars, teachers and students, clerics and lay people, and anyone interested in the history of religion.
Monotheism and Religious Experience (Elements in Religion and Monotheism)
by Mark Owen WebbIn the monotheistic traditions, there are people who report having special experiences that justify their monotheistic beliefs. They see, hear, or otherwise experience directly the one true God, ruler of the universe. In order to understand what is going on in these experiences and how we should respond to reports of these experiences, it is important to understand what religious experiences can and can't be, what the claim of monotheism entails, and therefore how what reports of such experiences mean, both for the experiencer and for the recipient of the report.
Ethnos of the Earth: International Order and the Emergence of Ethnicity
by Jaakko HeiskanenBy constructing the first transnational and interlingual conceptual history of ethnicity, Ethnos of the Earth reveals the pivotal role this concept played in the making of the international order. Rather than being a primordial or natural phenomenon, ethnicity is a contingent product of the twentieth-century transition from a world of empires to a world of nation-states. As nineteenth-century concepts such as 'race' and 'civilisation' were repurposed for twentieth-century ends, ethnicity emerged as a 'filler' category that was plugged into the gaps created in our conceptual organisation of the world. Through this comprehensive conceptual reshuffling, the governance of human cultural diversity was recast as an essentially domestic matter, while global racial and civilisational hierarchies were pushed out of sight. A massive amount of conceptual labour has gone into the 'flattening' of the global sociopolitical order, and the concept of ethnicity has been at the very heart of this endeavour.
Walking by Faith, Serving in Love: 16 Practices for Growing in the Grace of God
by Jimmy WalkerIn Walking by Faith, Serving in Love, Jimmy Walker provides sixteen practical ways we can grow in our faith and serve others who are in need.Everyone who&’s anyone knows Jimmy Walker. The long list of world-class athletes, actors, musicians, CEOs, and political leaders who sing his praises all say variations of the same thing: He&’s among the most enthusiastic, relational, determined, and passionately generous people they&’ve ever met. As much as Jimmy appreciates his friendships with such shining stars, in Walking by Faith, Serving in Love, he shines a spotlight on the brightest star of all—the most important Person he has ever encountered: his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And while these pages include a bevy of behind-the-scenes anecdotes featuring celebrities Jimmy has known during decades as a business leader and charity influencer, center stage belongs to the God whose love, grace, and mercy continue to sustain and guide him. As Jimmy unfolds the highs and lows of his faith journey, you&’ll be inspired by: his reluctant six-week commitment that grew into a lifelong spiritual adventure the depth of peace and purpose he has experienced by walking with God the divine comfort and strength he and his wife, Nancy, relied on as they endured an unspeakably tragic loss his wisdom-laden perspective on the essential ingredient in true &“greatness&” . . . and much more. Get ready to be both entertained and deeply moved, and most of all to receive a life-affirming dose of encouragement, as Jimmy winsomely shares his faith in Christ and its profound impact on his momentous and memorable life.
Casusboek ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in de behandelpraktijk
by Tim Batink Jacqueline A-Tjak Roy ThewissenDit casusboek laat zien hoe Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) succesvol kan worden toegepast in de praktijk. Daarmee geeft het ggz-professionals inzicht in het verloop van deze transdiagnostische therapievorm bij uiteenlopende problematiek. In Casusboek ACT beschrijven tien verschillende ervaren therapeuten een ACT-behandeling van begin tot einde. Ze delen hun overwegingen en wat hen opvalt in het verhaal en het gedrag van hun cliënt. Ze laten zien hoe ze tot interventies komen en hoe die interventies uitpakken. Daarnaast hebben ze aandacht voor het eigen proces van de therapeut. Uiteenlopende problematiek en doelgroepen komen aan de orde en de auteurs werken in verschillende settings. Daardoor krijgt de lezer een breed beeld van hoe ACT er in de praktijk uitziet. In sommige behandelingen komen de ACT-componenten gestructureerd en achter elkaar aan de orde, terwijl in andere behandelingen de therapeut de componenten dynamisch en procesmatig toepast. De initiatiefnemers van dit boek zijn Tim Batink, Jacqueline A-Tjak en Roy Thewissen. Zij werken al jarenlang met ACT, zowel als therapeut als docent, en geven ook al geruime tijd cursussen op dit gebied.
Microsoft Copilot for Power Apps: Transforming App Development with AI Assistance (Inside Copilot)
by Rezwanur RahmanThis book is a comprehensive guide that aims to revolutionize how developers approach app creation using Microsoft PowerApps, with a special emphasis on harnessing Copilot, an AI-powered coding assistant. The book is an essential resource for both novice and experienced developers, offering an in-depth exploration of integrating artificial intelligence in app development. The integration of AI in app development, particularly through tools such as Copilot, is more relevant now than ever before due to the rapid evolution of technology and the increasing demand for efficient, innovative, and user-friendly applications. Copilot for PowerApps represents a significant advance in this direction, offering developers a unique combination of AI-powered efficiency and the versatility of PowerApps. What You Will Learn Understand complex AI concepts and AI-assisted development Know how to use Copilot effectively and create sophisticated and reliable apps faster Stay abreast of the latest tools and techniques so you remain competitive and relevant in the ever-changing landscape of app development Benefit from case studies and real-world examples that demonstrate the practical application and benefits of using Copilot in PowerApps Who This Book Is For Anyone interested in the intersection of AI and app development. It will not only educate but also inspire and prepare readers for the future of this dynamic field.