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Christian divisions cause the turning away of thousands. Denominations exist because Christianity is divided in its beliefs.If we were to choose one denomination over all others, we would be forced to declare all others as opponents of Christianity. Not only does this eliminate any chance of unity, it is in direct opposition to the Bible. The cornerstone of Christianity is salvation for all who believe in Jesus Christ, not the choosing of denominations.

Full of personal tales of growing up in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia during the Great Depression, this book contains not only stories, but an armchair philosopher's view on how to best reach your goals and be happy. Filled with personal history, this book is sure to pull you in and make you part of the family.

It is not a path of the Old Age, nor is it of the New Age. It is Ageless, beyond the limitations of time. It is the Way of the Mystic. There are three primary questions whose answers dictate the quality and fullness of each of our lives. They are: Who am I? Where am I going? How do I get there? The ancient Greek philosophers maintained that a life worth living is in direct relation to the quality of the questions and subsequent answers one develops with regard to these three inquiries. In Body of Time, Soul of Eternity, Jerry Thomas explores these three critical questions, distilling the teachings of the great saints and philosophers of both East and West to provide answers that resonate deep within us and transform our world perspective. It describes succintly the spiritual journey from knowledge to wisdom while making it ultimately clear why: "Nothing short of the direct experience of God will ever complete our humanity or satisfy our needs for wholeness and fulfillment."

NEW REVISED 2013 EDITION. The collaborative role of the modern audience in the visual and performing arts - painting, sculpture, photography, film, television, theatre and music. This is a great text for aspiring PRODUCERS of performing and visual arts projects . It is an excellent exploration of the influence of the modern audience on the creative process. If you're a producer, you want to read this book! R. J. Wong - D.S.

This work examines the history, theology, and praxis of the use of sacramental bread in traditional Christianity. From the Last Supper to the Great Schism, and from Christology to ecclesiology and Christian anthropology-the symbolism of bread has dominated Christian history and belief. What kind of bread did Christ offer to His disciples at the Last Supper? Why do Roman Catholics and the Orthodox disagree on how to bake bread? What is the significance of the symbolism of bread for Christian theology and praxis? This book addresses these and many other questions. Scholars and bakers, clergy and lay folk alike-all are invited to take a closer look at that which speaks of our unity-one loaf to represent one Body.

Thoughtful and sublime, The Ether by Ken Decato is a superb blend of genres that provides a compelling and shocking read. An otherworldly debut thriller of time travel, mystery, and romance, Decato's quick moving and pithy writing has an intriguing literary quality that helps spin this adventure into a dark masterpiece. In the small town of Sheldon, Massachusetts, there is a curious anomaly. Curious in that the outlying area is pocked with eddies that a person-willing or not-can be transported through time. As other eras await unsuspecting victims, one local named Cy Hill enlists two friends, Lexi and Dave, to use the eddies to target times, approximate dates, and set out to put right just a few injustices of the past and future. Ultimately, they will take on the twisted experiment that caused the time glitches in the first place. What they learn is that sometimes doing the right thing means sacrifice, but while it hurts to give in, it does not necessarily mean giving up

Throughout our life, we are in a state of constant decision making. The voices inside battle to define who we are and what must we become. Inner beasts if not observed closely and defeated, will surface to destroy all that we built. Masters of the past outlined the path and built the foundation for a stronger existance. This book titled The Higher You serves as a blue print that can simplify the inner conflict and shed powerful light on the solution for a greater daily existance. Many amongst us live inner pain that reflects on their material exterior. This pain emerges from the self induced state of a hijacked mind. This book offers solid advice that can elevate you to a higher status. Help you open up to the world and achieve true success. This book will show you - How to reach inner Bliss - How to build a life filled with joy - How to create true love - How to break the slavery of desires - How to break free from a life of pain - How to learn from the masters the true path of inner peace - How to break free from the tyranny of the hijacked mind - What are the secret used by the prophets of the past You will discover your higher self.

A little bit TOM SAWYER, PENROD, and 'WONDER YEARS, ' this chronological series of stand-alone stories resumes the author's 1940s boyhood memoir of rural life that now begins to demand social, institutional, and amorous skills he has not yet learned. The book recounts the boy's bumbling attempts to navigate the perilous passages of Jackson Junior High, Pasadena High School, and Rice Institute. As the years progress, his naivete and life's soul-searing sorrows leave him puzzled and wondering if God, after all, really has a plan for his life. The book's final chapters trace his search for employment and his quest to find his true love. Happily, the memoir's victorious conclusion provides a joyful answer to his questioning of God's care. Vicariously return to your own delightful childhood years--those long-ago days when life was safe and sacred, slow and serene, and virtually free from drugs, depravity, and demonized crime. Live once again in a world now gone forever.

Glutton for punishment? Freak of Nature? Aberrant behavior? Just our type! The author's who brought you Self Mutilation are back again with more sick, twisted horror to abuse you. Plus, see the debut works of six new authors in this edition. WARNING!!! Don't eat and read, hide the razorblades, turn on the lights and whatever you do, avoid potatoes!

Jenna Stuart and Chris Walker, childhood sweethearts, pledge undying love when he and his parents move away from coastal Bridgeport. They lead separate lives; she as a dance instructor who stays behind; he as a research scientist who lives in Paris. Thirty plus years pass and he returns to his home town unbeknown to Jenna. He plans a surprise encounter that coincides with her dance recital. Her shock at seeing him again, coupled with the stress of the dance production produces results that nearly destroy the reunion.

Out of ancient Jewish sources comes a novel of love and self-discovery in the heart of the ancient Parthian empire. The year is 259 A.D. and the three daughters of Rabbi Samuel, the greatest Jewish scholar of his day, are taken captive during the fall of Nehardea, a thriving merchant-city on the Euphrates River. Two of the daughters quickly return from captivity and are restored to their family; the third daughter, Rachel, vanishes - only to reappear as the wife of a convert to Judaism and the mother of a noted rabbi. On the basis of these briefest of references from the Babylonian Talmud, first-time novelist and Hebraic scholar Ann Brener creates the portrait of a young woman caught between the demands of two cultures, and a moving love story that crosses the boundaries of lands and religions.

Lucy asks her mother to make valentines for her friends and family.

One summer. One cabin on a lake. Four thirtysomething sisters. Anything can and does happen. Samantha McGreggor, a thirtysomething eco-journalist, trades Arizona's summer heat for Minnesota's cool lake breezes by spending her summer at the same resort her family used to go to when she was young. She envisions relaxing days filled with fishing, boating, and bathing in the sun. More importantly, she hopes for late-night soul-searching talks with her three grown sisters. However, she and her sisters haven't been back to the resort since their parents' death twenty years ago, when they were all practically teenagers. She soon remembers that when they're all together, they still tend to act like emotional teens. Will her "fun-in-the-sun" summer turn out as she hoped? Or will secrets and sibling rivalries ruin her picture-perfect "McGreggor Girls" reunion? Jake Hunter, the resort owner, has his hands full running the resort, while keeping his handsome cousin Vince out of trouble. What happens when these two families meet?Find out when Sammy has a summer of firefly memories.

A few years ago the comedian Bill Cosby addressed an issue which has long been discussed within the African American community: the responsibility of certain blacks to not behave like stereotypes. Cosby's outspokenness made public a topic that had mostly been a private one, and the discourse that followed was observed in newspapers and magazines, on radio and television: these featured the thoughts of many who argued for or against Cosby's statement, and their vehemence-their need to confirm or counter his view-leads us to Bryan Gibson's first novel, Karma Incarnate: The Best of Foolkiller. Karma Incarnate is about a man, Joseph Tally, who is slowly losing himself to Alzheimer's, but before he vanishes completely, he reveals to his son a secret life of shadows and death: "...for thirty years I've been a soldier in a secret war, a rogue agent moving stealthily beyond the reach of my government. I changed my name, of course; the name I had no longer suited me: I changed my name, date of birth, and social security number-indeed, Jumoki, I became a new man...but I remained the killer of fools." Obsessed with James Bond and Friedrich Nietzsche, Tally fuses these obsessions with one more: concern, both for his people and his community, recalling haunting, often violent "missions" whose goal is the end of harmful stereotypes, and the elimination those of who perpetuate them: "The kill, no matter its necessity, never brings me joy, nor anything close to it; but I do what I must for the greater good-it is why I am." Throughout this work, readers will be struggling to determine if what he tells his son is true, or a delusion, an effect of the disease; but whether believed or doubted, the father's words are a revelation.

The Book Of Love is a rare collection of intimate poems of love and passion. Pulitzer Prize winner Melvin Claxton and acclaimed poet Ira Claxton have created a gem of a book that will be cherished for generations. This is the perfect gift for those falling in love for the first time, or reaffirming their love after decades. Beautifully written and gorgeously illustrated, The Book Of Love is a throwback to a romantic period for which we all pine. This is poetry to be read aloud by candlelight, shared over a glass of fine wine, and committed to memory. It is likely to be the one book of poetry you read again and again.

An inspirational story of an extraordinary mother whose love for her children drove her to accomplish the seemingly impossible -- becoming a self-made millionaire despite her illiteracy and hardships. An incredible, true story of love, courage, and perseverance. After fleeing an abusive, arranged marriage, Moon married an American soldier and immigrated to the United States from Korea in the 1950s. Her secure happy life ended abruptly when her husband did not return from Vietnam. A sheltered housewife who could barely read and write, left alone with three small children, and without family and friends. So began her incredible journey toward caring for and building a future for her children. Faced with every tragedy known to mankind, and armed with nothing but sheer will power, Moon discovered a knack for negotiating lucrative real estate business deals. Although Moon's new life brought many hardships, working for days without sleep, dealing with the sorrow of losing two children tragically, struggling with illiteracy, to name a few, Moon was forever grateful for every hardship she experienced and overcame. Moon wanted to share her life story with others. To give hope to those who are in their darkest hour. To inspire those who want to achieve more in life. To help people stop feeling sorry for themselves. By sharing herself with others, she hoped that they would appreciate what they have - no matter how small - and use it to their fullest potential. Most, if not all, readers will find they have far more resources compared to Moon. So you'll be left with no excuses for fulfilling your dreams and armed with the motivation to do so. She achieved the impossible, so can you!

The Buried Treasures of Childhood is an accessible and delightful journey into the internal world of babies and young children. This book guides parents to tune into their intuitive understanding in a more purposeful and mindful way. By cultivating their parental intuition parents will come to know their child in a deeper way, while simultaneously developing the companionship and bonding that will last a lifetime. Starting with the basic emotional building blocks, Dr. Diane Laughrun illustrates the nature of non-verbal communication with delightful examples from everyday life, from children's play and from children's dreams. Common roadblocks to intuitive parenting, like the Parental Fog or Parental Blind Spots, will enlighten parents about the hard work of intuitive parenting and free them from these common difficulties. At the end of each chapter of the book, parents are guided to use their parenting journal to enhance their understanding of their self and of what their unique child needs from them at any given moment. By facing emotional challenges, Dr. Laughrun helps parents give their children not only self-confidence but also the experience of being respected and loved for the unique person that they are.

While the experts tell us that breastfeeding is the absolute healthiest thing a mother can do for her baby, it isn't always a walk in the park. In this straightforward and infectiously fun debut, Breastfeeding Shouldn't Suck! And Some Other Things You Should Know about Babies, author Sarah Ford, P.T., offers parents invaluable guidance on what it takes to survive the newborn years. From advice on first feedings to tips on PDBF 'public displays of breastfeeding' to directives on taking medications and the occasional alcoholic beverage, it is clear that Ford has done her research. In twenty anecdotal chapters, this parenting guide offers more than just the vernaculars of breastfeeding; it is a manifesto of mothering the natural and holistic way. While it celebrates the newborn child as a distinct and individual creature, it also finds comforting similarities in all wee ones. It is a guide for all mothers in simple techniques that improve comfort and wellbeing of both mother and child.

After ten-year-old Hannah loses her father's lucky boyhood marbles, bad things start to happen. Hannah's not-quite-right little sister almost chokes to death on one of the marbles left behind, Daddy's Liberty ship sails off to points unknown, and her mother has little time or energy to deal with the strife on the homefront. Unable to stay out of trouble for long, Hannah learns about love, death, and sacrifice as she struggles to find her place in a world at war. Resorting to petty crime, she boards the Red Car to the Long Beach Pike and an exciting new life away from the battles at home. She soon discovers, however, that bad luck can follow anywhere. When a telegram arrives from the warfront, fulfilling the prophecy of a fortuneteller, Hannah is determined to change her luck and salvage her family. Unfortunately, "girls don't play marbles," and she challenges the worst Hannah-banana boy on one of the darkest days in American history.

Serious Doubts, Why People Marry When They Know It Won't Last provides a unique insight into why people get married, when they know before hand it will likely end in divorce. Survey results from over 1000 people, plus in-depth interviews with 34, give insight into these compromised marital decisions. You will see how external pressures, disempowering beliefs and misguided motivations can all lead to a marriage destined for divorce. You will also be exposed to the one common trait these people all share. And the book includes over 100 self-probing questions you can use to make a better marital choice for yourself. Serious Doubts... - Teaches you how to trust your intuition when making the marital decision - Shows you the consequences of rushing into a questionable marriage - Gives you the strength to investigate your options Read Serious Doubts now, before it's too late.

This book briefly describes the life, both material and spiritual, under the Chinese socialism, in a regular person's eyes. Brainwashed by the doctrine of 'Poor is glory, rich is shameful', people lived in man-made poverty and were proud of being poor. Under the socialism, there was no law to protect people. A political movement could easily take away the life of the Chairman of the State (equal to President of a country); the whole nation held their tongues. Words that were considered to be against the great leader Mao could invite trouble of death sentence and immediate execution. Having lived in USA for over fifteen years, as a regular person, the writer found, in the capitalism, the traces of good deeds that supposed to happen in the socialism. It is a Chinese-English dual language book.

This book includes a wealth of ideas that an individual can use to make changes in his or her life style to extend his or her life span. Results are presented of the latest research and studies on how to remain healthy and vigorous as you grow old. In other words, it gives ways you can extend your life expectancy. The major threats to a happy healthy life for the aging individual are strokes (clogging of the arteries that feed the brain) and heart failure and Alzheimer's (advanced dementia in which the sufferer can not even recognize his or her own spouse or other members of the family). Specific changes in diet and exercise routines will make you feel much younger than your age.

"Chuck Fries: Godfather of the Television Movie, A History of Television" blends a personal narrative with the detailed anecdotes of a man who became an institution in Hollywood. "A History of Television" is filled with behind-the-scenes information about the programs he has produced and the actors he has worked with including Rock Hudson, Ron Howard, Art Carney, Dorian Harewood, Morgan Fairchild, David Janssen, Barbara Eden, Valerie Harper, Orson Welles, Susan Hayward, James Brolin, John Ritter, Martin Sheen, Lloyd Bridges, Suzanne Pleshette... the list goes on and on. We learn from a Hollywood insider about the early years of television, the day-to-day workings of the entertainment business, the origins of television movies and what it takes to get them produced and distributed. Along the way, we discover why Fries has been dubbed "Godfather of the Television Movie" and gain solid insights from a show business veteran on how to succeed in one of the world's most competitive industries.

Annie Says "Hi" is a children's story inspired by true events. It is a story about the life and passing of a small Dachshund mix ""Annie"" that has terminal cancer. Annie lived life well; and in her passing, left her family a gift like no other...a knowing that she is 'OK'...a knowing that heals the heart.

You know you're getting older when your back goes out more than you do. What's life like when the jokes about old age start applying to you! These revealing stories are must reading for every AARP member and baby boomer facing the future. In a culture that regards people in their seventies like old cars ready for the junk heap, these heroes and heroines refuse to look at the odometer!

As we move into the Age of Aquarius, the earth's children have the unique, and inherent capacity to help us raise the energy of the planet to that of a more loving and caring world. These children are coming to earth with different energy, and many adults are finding that old ways of doing things simply do not work for these young people, who are often referred to as Indigo Kids. When these wonderful children embrace their core energy as loving, creative beings, they awaken to their natural gifts. This book is designed to assist parents and children in this process.

The year is 1648. The Ukraine. Cossacks rush up and down the aisles while hundreds of Jews sit, placid in their Synagogue. And then allow their throats to be cut. How could these victims lean forward, and raise their heads to accept plunging blades? Only one survivor, a small boy. He disappears and the search for him begins. Chimielnicki and his hordes of Cossacks orchestrate a brutal revolution with horrendous crimes as they rape, pillage and kill changing the face of the Ukraine and destroying a Jewish way of life. Fighting depression over the loss of his wife and father and missing son, Elisha responds to the strength and bond of friendship offered by Stefan his childhood Christian friend Swept by events they find themselves in Chmielnicki's army. Elisha seeks his son who was not among the dead in the pogrom that eliminated his village. Ultimately, he finds him being cared for by Helena, Chmielnicki's mistress. A poignant friendship and lasting love develops between these two. With a need for vengeance Elisha, and Stefan, develop a small fighting force to harass and humiliate their enemy. They must rely on intelligence, instinct and determination to survive against monumental odds. This narrative is developed in a setting of fact based historical events.

HIDE YOUR HORSES, MONEY AND WOMEN! MORGAN IS COMING!Relive the glory of Gen. John Hunt Morgan and his famous Confederate raiders, as seen through the eyes of Lt. Roland Jackson and the McNairy Cavaliers--a self-raised company of elite cavalry that eventually join the 9th Tennessee and follow Morgan on his most daring raids, including the Great Raid of 1863. Follow Roland's war-time journal through 4 long years of conflict, triumph and glory.

Kyle Riley grows up in his father's world of horses, cattle and rattlesnakes on the unforgiving high prairie of eastern Oregon-but his brother's tragic death drives a wedge between them. He abandons the family ranch, learns to sail, and loses himself in the vast South Pacific Ocean. Aboard his ketch Rigel, he begins a long inner journey. Kyle's story of courage and self-discovery is richly interwoven with images of harsh desert country, the exotic tropical islands of Tonga, and wild beauty of the Pacific Northwest. It is a healing journey taken by a damaged soul with an aching desire to find peace. Kyle's quest will not end until he has re-invented himself as a father, a friend, and a triathlete. At Ironman Canada, he faces the greatest challenge of his life; it pushes him to the limits of physical and mental endurance. It also releases him. In the Zone, Kyle understands it's not about the race; it's about holding the center. And at the center, is Love.

This bilingual edition contains over three hundred original poems written in Chinese. They were translated into English personally by their author. A great majority of these poems were conceptualized and mentally composed during daily walks in his neighborhood. Most of these poems were written in the form and style that were popular during the Tang and Song dynasties, which include regulated verse and ci poetry. These poems are classified into twenty-three major themes or topics. Some of the categories include the author's reflections in the area of getting old, love, human behavior, nature, coping with life, battling with cancer, mental and physical health, and the future of traditional Chinese poetry. This book can be a good resource for students who want to learn Chinese through poetry. It may also be of interest to those who enjoy reading Chinese poetry from a bilingual perspective.