From Good to Grace

From Good to Grace
Author: Christine Hoover
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2015-02-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441222405

Many women feel as if they do not do enough and are not enough. They're always trying hard to be good: a good friend, mom, wife, Christian, employee, or ministry leader, hoping for that "atta-girl" from God. With compelling illustrations from her own life, Christine Hoover leads readers to the understanding that they're living by a lesser gospel, the gospel of goodness, one without Christ's grace. Relying on Scripture, they can start asking, "What does God want for me?" before asking, "What does God want from me?" Women will breathe a sigh of relief at this powerful message of freedom and hope. Rather than serving God out of obligation or duty, they'll be compelled to love and serve God with great joy.

Animal Crackers

Animal Crackers
Author: George Simon Kaufman
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
Total Pages: 108
Release: 1984
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780573681370

"A stage vehicle for the Marx Brothers. The scene is the Long Island estate of Mrs. Rittenhouse, a wealthy patroness of the arts with a marriageable daughter. Her celebrity weekend guest is the renowned Captain Jeffrey Spaulding, the African Explorer. He arrives with his secretary, Horatio Jameson, followed by pair of "musicians": Ravelli and the Professor. What follows is typical Marxian lunacy, involving a stolen painting, a surreal bridge game, a Broadway gossip columnist named Wally Winston, a financial wizard formerly known as Abie the Fish Peddler, and a climatic burlesque of Marie Antoinette and the Three Musketeers."--George S. Kaufman website.

Cinematic States

Cinematic States
Author: Gareth Higgins
Publisher: Conundrum Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2013-11-05
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1938633342

A Northern Irish writer explores his adopted homeland through film in this irreverent yet moving journey through each of the 50 states. Set among a personal backdrop of immigration memoir, he takes on American myths in their most powerful form—the motion picture—by setting out to determine if a Kansas yellow brick road really does lead to the end of the rainbow, and whether it first has to pass through Colorado's Overlook Hotel. Amid the multipurpose woodchippers, friendly exorcists, and faulty motel showers, resurrected baseball players, and miracle-working gardeners, he examines what the stories we tell reveal about American lives and uses this to sum up what he has learned about the promises, failures, and hope that is America.

Say It with a Beautiful Song

Say It with a Beautiful Song
Author: Michael Lasser
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2024-10-15
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1538192896

"An illumination for music lovers and an inspiration to songwriters." - Booklist Working within the limits of a popular song, the songwriters of the Great American Songbook wrote with a combination of familiarity and freshness—sentiment and wit. The songwriters were masters of craft who created a distinctively American popular music that still resonates strongly today. This book looks at the Great American Songbook’s craft and its mastery. Michael Lasser and Harmon Greenblatt uncover the essential elements of these beloved songs and investigate the qualities that make the songbook a unique staple of American culture. Filled with interesting anecdotes, each chapter looks at a variety of songs thematically and dives into the lives of songwriters. Ultimately, Lasser and Greenblatt reveal the genius behind this body of music and show us why the Great American Songbook has stood the test of time.

Three Little Words

Three Little Words
Author: Carrie Alexander
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2012-02-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1459231961

Sometimes real life is better than fiction Small-town librarian Tess Bucek can’t help it if her imagination runs wild. Fiction is simply more fun than reality. So when the mysterious Connor Reed wanders into her library she’s sure he’s up to no good. But it doesn’t take long before she discovers Connor has come north to escape the notoriety that accompanied his involvement in a sensational trial. Now that he’s here, Connor sees that Tess will be the perfect person to help him in a matter he prefers to keep quiet—not easy to do in a town where everyone knows your business.

You Don’T Need Talent to Succeed

You Don’T Need Talent to Succeed
Author: Tim Corbin
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2010-07-14
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1450234275

You Dont Need Talent to Succeed, But Everything Else Counts shines the spotlight on your abilitiesmy abilitiesanyones abilities. We all have the ability to be kind, to strive for excellence, and to keep promises. Were able to be on time for appointments, willing to learn new things and share. The list of our abilities is as long as a giraffes leg, and this realization isnt rocket science. Yet, the phenomenon of discovering you already have what it takes to succeed is as potent as any fueled rocket at blast off! Hector Hernandez offers eight simple yet powerful solutions that will unlock your abilities to succeed: Reaching your higher self Rehearsing victory Feeding your thought processor Shifting your thinking Buoyed by the source, Number one and number two: do not disturb, Welcome new experiences Understanding have versus get You Dont Need Talent to Succeed is like a safe containing something precious. Imagine that its secured with a combination lock. As you acquaint yourself with each chapter, youll virtually be turning the dial. Before you know it, youll crack the entire code and confidently map your journey to a successful future.

The 12 Principles of Pyong'Hwa

The 12 Principles of Pyong'Hwa
Author: Steev Ramsdell
Publisher: Balboa Press
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2012-05
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1452549281

Pyong'hwa translates to English as peace and tranquility. The 12 Principles bring new understandings and enlightenments to ease life's journey and to serve as a powerful yet comforting guide for every day and every moment of your experiences going forward. A fun, entertaining and easy read, each Principle is presented with memorable combinations of humor, insight, personal narratives and the collected wisdom of the ages. There are over 250 quotations of valuable perspectives, including everyone from Einstein, Disney, Gandhi, Shakespeare, Franklin, Lincoln, Kennedy and Mother Teresa, to Nin, Dyer, Forbes, Emerson, Aristophanes, Maher, and many more. Plus Zen, Buddhist, and Scottish proverbs, biblical citations, and original creations, including a direct quote from the Almighty, "Here you go: Life! Let's see what you do with it." There are cultural references spanning the generations, with more than sixty movie associations, including the memorable lines of Eastwood, Elvis, Sinatra, Marx, Chaplin, Buehler, Master Oogway, Forrest Gump, Captain James T. Kirk, and more. Plus apt quotations from celebrities of all sorts, including Michael Jordan, Robin Williams, Carly Simon, Will Rogers, Bill Cosby, George Burns, Doris Day, Rod Stewart, Gary Larson, Peter Ustinov, Yogi Berra, and many more. In an increasingly complex, fast-changing and emotionally challenging world, pathways and perspectives for more peace and tranquility are needed more than ever. This book will guide you along a path that will bring you to the yin of greater optimism, inner calm, appreciation and understanding, while providing the yang of new opportunity to create and realize your own joyful being!

Encouraging Myself To Keep On Stepping

Encouraging Myself To Keep On Stepping
Author: Wille Mae Gaskin
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2013-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1479707414

I am dedicating this book to the memory of my mother, Mary Ellen Bell Turner, who inspired me to keep on stepping. The words I have learned to live by came from my mother: "Keep on stepping." Don't let anybody stop you from doing what the Lord tells you to do.

Over Hexed

Over Hexed
Author: Fiona Starr
Publisher: FS Romance Press
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2023-02-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

What would you do if you learned you were the key to an ancient prophecy? Me? I've already signed on the dotted line, and not just because it's the right thing to do. It's because of the way they looked at me. There was no other choice. Turns out the three sexiest mages in The Society of Ancient Magic have their sights set on something other than perfect grades. A centuries' old vendetta needs to be paid, and they are here to collect. Apparently they were just waiting to meet me... Remember that prophecy? They've already lost one of their own. I only hope I can be what they need. ★ Series Complete ★ ★★★★★ "I can't get enough of Joely and her men!" ★★★★★ "So many twists and turns!" ★★★★★ "Amazing series!" Society of Ancient Magic is a 6-book reverse harem paranormal romance series which features witches, vampires, wolves, ghosts, steamy scenes, language, and death. This book is not a standalone. Mind the cliff! Find out more at https://www.bingeworthyfiction.com Reading Order: Dark Arts Over Hexed Witch Wars Cursed Souls Broken Spells Magic Reclaimed