No Chains Around My Feet

No Chains Around My Feet
Author: Nomoya M Mahlangu
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2017-11-06
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1546280731

This book closely examines how the enterprise of running mirrors the key facets of life. The author draws parallels between running and life so as to enhance the lessons that readers can draw from each of these phenomena. Running resembles life, and the latter carries a myriad of lessons for the former. This book is not about running per se, nor is it meant to be an all-encompassing self-help manual about life, though it contains these aspects to a certain degree. Such an undertaking would be preposterous in the least. You can, however, draw valuable lessons for personal mastery within organizational, societal, and familial relationships and other relationship contexts. The books purpose is to drive the dual message that invisible chains shackle an unexamined life and that the activity of runningcompetitively or notentails a lot of principles, processes, guidelines, theories, and lessons that can apply to everyday life experiences and enhance the human experience. Consequently, the book is meant for professional and social runners and those who appreciate running from the comfort of their couch, remote in hand. It explores the seemingly and misleadingly easy exercise of running as a source for profound lessons about the sometimes complex business of living.

The American Medical Association on the Case for Teaching Racism

The American Medical Association on the Case for Teaching Racism
Author: Francis Kwarteng
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 561
Release: 2021-04-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1664170871

The public lynching of George Floyd re-exposed the rotten underbelly of America and this, together with the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black and Brown communities, the global Black Lives Matter protests, and the racist, xenophobic demagoguery of Donald Trump, resurrected the old debates about medical racism, race relations, implicit bias, vaccine nationalism/vaccine imperialism, structural inequality, police brutality, vaccine hesitancy, unethical human experimentation, vaccine diplomacy, qualified immunity, conspiracy theories, and social justice. Then in 2020 the American Medical Association formally declared racism a public health crisis, defined racism as a social determinant of health, and embraced the idea of medical schools teaching medical students about racism. Alas, the nursing curriculum is somewhat silent on these questions. Decolonizing the nursing curriculum, long overdue, is therefore imperative. This book explores the question of decolonizing the nursing curriculum from the angles of postcolonial theory, critiquing the Western literary canon, American history, literary criticism, African literature, cultural criticism, Afrocentric theory, democracy, African-American literature, and critical race theory.

The Slave Sublime

The Slave Sublime
Author: Stacy J. Lettman
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2022-05-03
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1469668092

In this interdisciplinary work, Stacy J. Lettman explores real and imagined violence as depicted in Caribbean and Jamaican text and music, how that violence repeats itself in both art and in the actions of the state, and what that means for Caribbean cultural identity. Jamaica is known for having one of the highest per capita murder rates in the world, a fact that Lettman links to remnants of the plantation era—namely the economic dispossession and structural violence that still haunt the island. Lettman contends that the impact of colonial violence is so embedded in the language of Jamaican literature and music that violence has become a separate language itself, one that paradoxically can offer cultural modes of resistance. Lettman codifies Paul Gilroy's concept of the "slave sublime" as a remix of Kantian philosophy through a Caribbean lens to take a broad view of Jamaica, the Caribbean, and their political and literary history that challenges Eurocentric ideas of slavery, Blackness, and resistance. Living at the intersection of philosophy, literary and musical analysis, and postcolonial theory, this book sheds new light on the lingering ghosts of the plantation and slavery in the Caribbean.

The Journey of Life

The Journey of Life
Author: Emerald K Lewis
Publisher: BalboaPress
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2014-01-31
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1452590494

The Journey of Life came about by the grace of God. Through his strength and my undying faith in him, he has given me the wisdom to share my experience and to enlighten people in a positive way. Having gone through many life-altering changes myself, by faith I have overcome all obstacles that stood in my way. My hope is to touch as many hearts and guide as many with the wisdom the Lord has blessed me with. With faith and love, nothing is impossible.

Steppin' Razor: The Life of Peter Tosh

Steppin' Razor: The Life of Peter Tosh
Author: John Masouri
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2013-05-13
Genre: Music
ISBN: 085712871X

The very first biography of Peter Tosh, rude boy, founder member of The Wailers and a compelling recording artist in his own right. Tosh was Jamaica’s most controversial reggae star. A fiery advocate of Rastafari and African nationalism as well as the legalisation of marijuana, his uncompromising political stance won him a reputation as Jamaica’s Malcolm X. Now revered second only to Bob Marley among reggae audiences worldwide, Tosh was awarded the Order of Merit, Jamaica’s third highest honour, as the nation celebrated 50 years of Independence. Based on hundreds of interviews with those who knew Peter Tosh best, including Bunny Wailer and close associates, here are the stories behind hits like ‘Legalise It’, ‘Equal Rights’, ‘Get Up Stand Up’ and ‘Johnny B. Goode’; Tosh’s infamous appearance at the 1978 One Love Peace Concert; and his now legendary adventures with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. One of reggae’s most extraordinary stories, the life of Peter Tosh came to an end when he was brutally murdered in 1987 amidst rumours involving the supernatural and Kingston’s criminal underworld. This is his story.

God Is Speaking - Are You Listening? My Story

God Is Speaking - Are You Listening? My Story
Author: Steven W. Raasumaa
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2002-07-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1412248736

In July 1998, GOD approached a man, to assist GOD and channel his will into the written word. This book is the result of that conversation. GOD is responsible for the flow, topics and discussions. The man simply wrote what GOD spoke and what thoughts he received. "GOD is speaking - Are you listening? My Story" is GOD'S full disclosure to his human family, including his laws of Life and Death. He speaks to Steve as a friend. That is, a friend of GOD'S, chosen by GOD. The fact that anyone would be allowed to hear his voice is astonishing. In this day and age of miracles, is it so far fetched not to believe? He speaks to Steve of his world...Heaven. He speaks of his Love for his human family. GOD tells it like he sees it. No soft touch, no political correctness, just the plain truth, GOD'S Truth.July 5th 1998 4:00 P.M.I AM the GOD of ALL. The reason for this writing is that the stories I AM about to unfold to you, through my friend Steve, are stories to teach, inspire and to create hope. Hope, in that when you greet me in my Heavenly Kingdom, you will have a better understanding, appreciation and moral imperatives, necessary to the alleviation of your guilt. I AM in the world as a spirit of Love, hope, divine inspiration and most of all understanding. I have tried to conquer you, and your fears, by sending messengers to your world, Moses, Abraham, Isaac and Jesus the Christ. I have been alive 50 million of your Earth years and the stories I AM about to tell you are just one of many, told countless times in my Kingdom.

Star Conqueror: Recompense

Star Conqueror: Recompense
Author: J.A. Cipriano
Publisher: DDCO Publishing, LLC.
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2018-07-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

When David Briggs became a dragon, he never realized that he'd have the power to break the cruel chains binding the universe's most powerful, and beautiful, warriors to their vicious high priestess. Now, having freed the Left Hand of the High Priestess, he'll set his eyes on a prize so great it could turn the tide of war, and what's more, it's guarded by a woman so fierce, freeing her may be an even greater prize. For most anyone else, that would be impossible, but when you're a dragon, it just means more payback is coming. Please Note: This book contains a harem.

The Bible and Bob Marley

The Bible and Bob Marley
Author: Dean A. MacNeil
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2013-08-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 162564034X

With a Bible and guitar, Bob Marley set out to conquer the world of popular music. Rising from humble origins to international stardom, he worked tirelessly to spread a dual message of resistance and redemption--a message inspired by his reading of scripture. Marley's constant reliance on the Bible throughout the stages of his artistic and spiritual paths is an integral part of his story that has not been sufficiently told--until now. This is the first book written on Bob Marley as biblical interpreter. It answers the question, What light does biblical scholarship shed on Marley's interpretation, and what can Marley teach biblical scholars? Focusing on the parts of the Bible that Marley quotes most often in his lyrics, MacNeil provides a close analysis of Marley's interpretation. For students of Marley, this affords a deeper appreciation and understanding of his thought and his art. For students of scripture, it demonstrates the nature of Marley's unique contribution to the field of biblical interpretation, which can be appreciated as an excellent example of what R. S. Sugirtharajah calls vernacular interpretation of scripture.

Fiwi Bible

Fiwi Bible
Author: Clifton Tulloch
Publisher: Rastullo, Inc
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2017-11-22
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1387389459

Eternal Father bless our land, Guard us with Thy Mighty Hand, Keep us free from evil powers, Be our light through countless hours. To our Leaders, Great Defender, Grant true wisdom from above. Justice, Truth be ours forever, Jamaica, Land we love. Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love. Teach us true respect for all, Stir response to duty’s call, strengthen us the weak to cherish, Give us vision lest we perish. Knowledge send us Heavenly Father, Grant true wisdom from above. Justice, Truth be ours forever, Jamaica, land we love. Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love. The sun shineth, the land is green and the people are strong and creative.

Since my dads left me

Since my dads left me
Author: Christopher Zacharia Lameck
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2019-08-13
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0359851525

The most beautiful, wonderful and helpful children we have known are those who have known defeat, suffering, struggle and loss. They were born to surfer but have found their way out. Struggle and suffering have given them the major building block.