Author: Denita L. Turner Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
There is something special about words. They can heal, build, break barriers, or even break hearts. When crafted beautifully and used wisely, words can awaken as well as encourage the greatness within. Given the power words inherently possess, words have the propensity to do good in this world. On the other hand, when charged by misguided thinking or negative emotions, words can do a lot of damage, very quickly, very painfully. No one knows this better than DeNita Turner and Pastor John Jenkins. In their respective fields as a consultant and a pastor, both have witnessed far too many people misuse the one power we all have and that s the power of our words. This is why they wrote this book on 12 words that give pause to the way we do life. At first glance, these 12 words seem commonplace, but Turner and Jenkins' formidable, powerful treatment of each, is anything but drab. Their fresh perspective will change the way you think about these words for the rest of your life.
Author: Clint Smith Publisher: Little, Brown ISBN: 0316492914 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 312
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This “important and timely” (Drew Faust, Harvard Magazine) #1 New York Times bestseller examines the legacy of slavery in America—and how both history and memory continue to shape our everyday lives. Beginning in his hometown of New Orleans, Clint Smith leads the reader on an unforgettable tour of monuments and landmarks—those that are honest about the past and those that are not—that offer an intergenerational story of how slavery has been central in shaping our nation's collective history, and ourselves. It is the story of the Monticello Plantation in Virginia, the estate where Thomas Jefferson wrote letters espousing the urgent need for liberty while enslaving more than four hundred people. It is the story of the Whitney Plantation, one of the only former plantations devoted to preserving the experience of the enslaved people whose lives and work sustained it. It is the story of Angola, a former plantation-turned-maximum-security prison in Louisiana that is filled with Black men who work across the 18,000-acre land for virtually no pay. And it is the story of Blandford Cemetery, the final resting place of tens of thousands of Confederate soldiers. A deeply researched and transporting exploration of the legacy of slavery and its imprint on centuries of American history, How the Word Is Passed illustrates how some of our country's most essential stories are hidden in plain view—whether in places we might drive by on our way to work, holidays such as Juneteenth, or entire neighborhoods like downtown Manhattan, where the brutal history of the trade in enslaved men, women, and children has been deeply imprinted. Informed by scholarship and brought to life by the story of people living today, Smith's debut work of nonfiction is a landmark of reflection and insight that offers a new understanding of the hopeful role that memory and history can play in making sense of our country and how it has come to be. Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction Winner of the Stowe Prize Winner of 2022 Hillman Prize for Book Journalism A New York Times 10 Best Books of 2021
Author: Lester Kaufman Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119652847 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 272
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The bestselling workbook and grammar guide, revised and updated! Hailed as one of the best books around for teaching grammar, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation includes easy-to-understand rules, abundant examples, dozens of reproducible quizzes, and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to middle and high schoolers, college students, ESL students, homeschoolers, and more. This concise, entertaining workbook makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated 12th edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar, and includes answers to all reproducible quizzes to facilitate self-assessment and learning. Clear and concise, with easy-to-follow explanations, offering "just the facts" on English grammar, punctuation, and usage Fully updated to reflect the latest rules, along with even more quizzes and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.
Author: Paul Rogat Loeb Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin ISBN: 1429934077 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 400
Book Description
Soul of a Citizen awakens within us the desire and the ability to make our voices heard and our actions count. We can lead lives worthy of our convictions. A book of inspiration and integrity, Soul of a Citizen is an antidote to the twin scourges of modern life--powerlessness and cynicism. In his evocative style, Paul Loeb tells moving stories of ordinary Americans who have found unexpected fulfillment in social involvement. Through their example and Loeb's own wise and powerful lessons, we are compelled to move from passivity to participation. The reward of our action, we learn, is nothing less than a sense of connection and purpose not found in a purely personal life. Soul of a Citizen has become the handbook for budding social activists, veteran organizers, and anybody who wants to make a change—big or small—in the world around them. At this critical historical time , Paul Loeb's completely revised edition—and inspiring message—is more urgently important than ever.
Author: Kristin Demery Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. ISBN: 1496452615 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 395
Book Description
If you were to pick one word for the year, what would it be? Invite . . . Abide . . . Balance . . . Simplify . . . ? Every January, many of us proclaim our word for the year, choosing something inspiring that will help us set our intention for the coming months. But what would happen if rather than choosing one word for an entire year (because let's face it, some of us forget by March), we focused on one good word each day--one thought-provoking, spiritually relevant, and encouraging word that reveals the many lovely and delightful truths of who Jesus is in our lives? One Good Word a Day, by the creators of the online community, The Ruth Experience, offers simple, but deeply spiritual meditations that will help readers linger on one word each day so they can identify and reflect on how Jesus as the Word influences their daily lives. Jesus is more than one word. He offers us abundance, hope, peace, kindness, courage, mercy, and so much more. One Good Word a Day reminds readers that in Christ, we find all we need to live encouraged and uplifted every day.
Author: Jeffrey Skinner Publisher: Sarabande Books ISBN: 1936747413 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 247
Book Description
In this anthology, distinguished writers explore the relevance of mentors in their education and development as writers. Each author contributes an essay and a story or poem, which together give a unique sense of the forces that shape a writer's craft and vision.
Author: Murray Bromberg Publisher: Barrons Educational Series ISBN: 9781438001692 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The new edition of this popular classroom supplement hones students’ English language skills with 40 updated lessons that include: Word lists and definitions Pronunciation notes Fascinating facts about word origins and usage Exercises, games, and puzzles to facilitate vocabulary building Also included are interesting essay passages that place words taken from the book’s vocabulary list into story contexts. A newly added section called “Panorama of Words” shows how some of the 601 words are used in a variety of sources—newspapers, magazines, books, television, and speeches. Students planning to take standardized tests will find this book to be a helpful vocabulary builder. It also makes a valuable reference book for ESL students.
Author: Nella Larsen Publisher: Alien Ebooks ISBN: 166762265X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 159
Book Description
Harlem Renaissance author Nella Larsen (1891 –1964) published just two novels and three short stories in her lifetime, but achieved lasting literary acclaim. Her classic novel Passing first appeared in 1926.
Author: Francis Jonah Publisher: ISBN: 9781708609078 Category : Languages : en Pages : 220
Book Description
Another mind blowing masterpiece by Francis JonahLittle secrets that have prevented your words from coming to pass have been exposed in this bookImagine living in a world where everything you say comes to pass.Imagine asking the dead to rise and they rise instantly.Imagine asking sickness to go and it goes instantly.Imagine asking your business to flourish and it flourishes effortlesslyImagine asking your finances to improve and it improves.Stop Imagining and apply the principles, revelations and keys in this book that will open up a whole new experience of God to you.God's wisdom is in His word and those who discover and apply it experience heaven on earth.Click Buy and enjoy this masterpiece.
Author: Denita L. Turner
Author: Clint Smith
Author: Lester Kaufman
Author: Paul Rogat Loeb
Author: Kristin Demery
Author: Jeffrey Skinner
Author: Murray Bromberg
Author: Terry Brown
Author: Nella Larsen
Author: Francis Jonah