Author: Geoffrey Canada Publisher: Beacon Press ISBN: 0807023221 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 176
Book Description
From a troubled youth navigating the mean streets of the South Bronx to an inspiring educational activist who evokes praise from the likes of President Barack Obama, Geoffrey Canada has made a remarkable personal journey that cemented his dedication to underserved youth. His award-winning work was featured in Davis Guggenheim’s documentary Waiting for “Superman,” and he has been hailed by media, activists, teachers, and national leaders. Michelle Obama called him “one of my heroes,” and Oprah Winfrey refers to him as “an angel from God.” Here, Canada draws on his years of work with inner-city youth and on his own turbulent boyhood to offer a moving and revelatory look at the little-understood emotional lives of boys. And who better for this task than the man Elizabeth Mehren of the Los Angeles Times calls “one of this country’s leading advocates for youth.” From the Trade Paperback edition.
Author: Hannes Stephan Griebel Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 3834899119 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 236
Book Description
Hannes Griebel studies space applications for the hypersonic drag balloon (ballute), specifically emergency low Earth orbit recovery and delivering payloads to high altitude landing sites on Mars. The author discusses the theory behind such a mission along with experience gained during its practical implementation, such as mission design, manufacturing, packing and deployment techniques as well as ground and flight tests.
Author: B. T. Prince Publisher: Xulon Press ISBN: 1615796371 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 102
Book Description
As the Apostle Paul constantly strived toward greater attainment in the service of the Lord, so must we accept the challenges of reaching upward and climbing higher spiritually if we are to achieve the goal of maturity in Christ that is always before us. In a quest for guidance to accomplish this growth, we can encounter many different views about life that can leave us confused and still searching. It is important that we realize that God is the author of life and that through Him and His word we can find growth that will give true joy and satisfaction. This book provides biblical ideas that I am excited to share with you and confident you will find helpful for your spiritual growth. B.T. Prince, Jr., a retired businessman, is a deacon, outreach volunteer, lay minister, and evangelist at Carmel Baptist Church, Matthews, NC. As a volunteer evangelist, he has traveled to many areas of the world and has encountered many people plagued with misunderstanding on a variety of spiritual matters. Many of these matters are ones that he faced at different times throughout the years which had to be biblically researched in order for the correct answer to be applied. When seeking solutions, it is important to realize that opinions fade quickly when confronted with the facts contained in God's word. As we discover His truths, we are motivated to a higher standard of Christian maturity and obedience.
Author: Henry K. Bagazonzya Publisher: World Bank Publications ISBN: 9780821381762 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 146
Book Description
The microfinance sector in Bangladesh has matured rapidly in the past 30 years and now boasts the largest number of clients in the entire world. Despite these successes, the day-to-day operations of most microcredit institutions in Bangladesh are done manually. The introduction of a centralized information and communications technology (ICT) platform in the microfinance sector will provide further cost savings by streamlining data so that errors, omissions, and duplications (client overlap) are eliminated. Moreover, the introduction of a centralized ICT platform will help to ensure transparency through the standardization of information exchange and accounting mechanisms, increase outreach to rural areas, and integrate the largely informal microfinance sector with the formal financial system. 'Linking Up and Reaching Out in Bangladesh' shows how the establishment of a centralized microfinance platform would revolutionize the country s microfinance sector. This volume will be a useful guide for practitioners, policy makers, and microfinance institutions around the world.
Author: Alicia Thompson Publisher: Hachette UK ISBN: 1423154339 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 156
Book Description
Long-limbed, red-haired Jessie might be the quiet girl on the Texas Twisters, but she's a force to be reckoned with where it counts-on the vault and in her heart. With freshman year on the horizon, Jesse decides that it's time to stop hiding in the shadow of her teammates and do the last thing anyone expects: join the cheerleading squad. Jessie proves that her gymnastic skills make her a perfect fit for the team, and becoming friends with the team captain makes Jessie feel like people care about her, and not just her talent. But with cheer practice suddenly taking up all of her spare time, Jessie barely gets the chance to see her fellow gymnasts. Can Jessie bridge the gap between her new teammates and old friends? Or will she have to pick between being a cheerleader and being a gymnast? Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu and Alicia Thompson present The Go-for-Gold Gymnasts, a fliptastic series full of heart, humor, and spirit! Follow the four girls as they navigate the world of competitive gymnastics, try to balance their passion with normal lives, and learn to believe in the power of friendship.
Author: David R. George III Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 0743445619 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 526
Book Description
THE TIME HAS COME...for a new era of exploration. With the Dominion War behind them, the crew of the U.S.S. Defiant journeys through the wormhole as Commander Elias Vaughn leads a "corps of discovery" to blaze new trails into the unexplored reaches of the Gamma Quadrant. THE TIME HAS COME ...for a civilization to reach a crossroads. As political forces throughout the Alpha Quadrant intersect at Deep Space 9™ to determine the future of Bajor, the planet's theological unity threatens to shatter. And for Colonel Kira Nerys, the path of the Prophets may become a road to ruin. THE TIME HAS COME...for a father and daughter to confront their past while a mother and son fight for the future, for lovers to be tested and for friendships to transform, and for worlds on opposite ends of the galaxy to face the dusk...or the dawn. TWILIGHT
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