Bøger af Ryan Thompson

The sequel to Bad Luck, Hot Rocks includes more rueful letters from repentant tourists, this time on stealing lava rocks from Hawai'iFollowing a trail of regret from the Petrified Forest (the subject of his classic Bad Luck, Hot Rocks) to the islands of Maui and Hawai'i, artist and educator Ryan Thompson considers the implications of another trove of handwritten apologies, this time from the archives of the Haleakala and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Parks. Written to accompany chunks of volcanic rock and other objects that tourists have pilfered from the Islands and subsequently returned (because of bad luck or bad conscience), the notes and letters express not only a need for forgiveness but also an awareness of the writers' relationship to the Hawaiian landscape, and perhaps also to earth itself--a taking-and-returning phenomenon that (as noted in his earlier book) is its own form of absolution and self-help. Ah Ah weaves together Thompson's own black-and-white travelog with vibrantly colored "portraits" of the returned specimens and facsimiles of selected letters into an endearing reflection on humanity's troubling (but hopeful) entanglement with geology, colonialism and tourism in the Anthropocene.Ryan Thompson lives and works in Chicago, where he is an artist and associate professor of art and design at Trinity Christian College. His ongoing Department of Natural History projects engage a range of complex and peculiar relationships between humans and the natural world. He is the coauthor of the bestselling photobook Bad Luck, Hot Rocks.

Driving home from work tomorrow you witness a serious car accident. Approaching the scene, you identify a passenger thrown from the vehicle who is unconscious, lying face first on the concrete, and bleeding profusely. Literally, this person's life is hanging in the balance, with only minutes or seconds to live. Question, what do they have urgent need of? IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION! Spiritually, this is the predicament we're all in with only moments to spare! "Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away" James 4:14. As judged, condemned, hell bound sinners; we stand in dire need of the Saviour's mercy and redeeming grace! "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace" Ephesians 1:7. Jesus Christ alone provides the remedy for the curse of man's sin. What key unlocks the outpouring of His saving grace upon the souls of men? REPENTANCE AND FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST! "I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance" Luke 5:32. Friend, this is the most critical and important need you will ever have. It surpasses the severity and urgency of the previous illustration. Yes, it is that important! As you read this book, please allow the Lord to reveal if true, soul saving repentance, has occurred inside your heart, and respond appropriately.

The Petrified Forest National Park in Northeast Arizona protects one of the largest deposits of petrified wood in the world. Despite stern warnings, visitors remove several tons of petrified wood from the park each year, often returning these rocks by mail (sometimes years later), accompanied by a "conscience letter." These letters often include stories of misfortune attributed directly to their theft: car troubles, cats with cancer, deaths of family members, etc. Some writers hope that by returning these stolen rocks, good fortune will return to their lives, while others simply apologize or ask forgiveness.

Sex Signals: A Sex Guide for MenAre you looking for ways to tell if a girl or your wife wants to have sex with you right now?Perhaps you would like the ability to recognize every woman's sexual innuendos like a champion!If you are like most men, you'll know that deciphering when a woman wants sex is complicated and full of mysteries. One time, you think she wants to get down with you, the next minute you're not even sure whether she likes your gut or not and you start making the wrong moves. As a man, this could crush your ego and kill your sexual desires completely.But, did you know that decoding a woman's sex signals doesn't have to be complicated?That is why this book is written to show you how to understand a woman's mixed signals and signs. Sex is movement and there are obvious and subtle signs that you need to understand if a woman is interested in sleeping with you. "Sex Signals - A Sex Guide for Men" will show you the simple sex signals secrets that so many men wish they knew. Author Ryan Thompson wrote with exceptional clarity in this book, demonstrating how to successfully decode her body language and movement when she is ready for sex.You'll be amazed at how simple and easy it is to engage your partner and understand her pre-sex intricate and unspoken algorithm with this book. The discoveries in this book will completely change any man's life!