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"آتش زیر خاکستر" کاوشی قابل تامل در زمینه موضوعاتی مانند صلح، هماهنگی، آموزش و پیشرفت اجتماعی است و در عین حال بر نقش حیاتی دموکراسی، آزادی و قانون در توسعه یک کشور مرفه تاکید می کند. این کتاب به اهمیت رهبری و ضرورت ریشه کن کردن تعصبات و خرافات برای پیشبرد پیشرفت اجتماعی می پردازد. قدرت دگرگون]کننده آموزش و کوشش در کانون توجه قرار می]گیرد و بینش]هایی در مورد اینکه چگونه این عناصر می]توانند بر چالش]ها و شکست]ها غلبه کنند، ارائه می]دهد. عشق به عنوان اصل راهنما برای برقراری نظم و هماهنگی ظاهر می شود، در حالی که حرکت زیربنای اساسی پیشرفت اجتماعی است. این کتاب در هسته خود به بررسی انقلاب اسلامی ایران و کاتالیزورهای اساسی آن می پردازد. این به بررسی انگیزه]های مشارکت مردم ایران در جنبشی می]پردازد که در ابتدا آن]ها را درک نمی]کردند و اعتمادشان به روحانیون اسلامی را بررسی می]کرد. به طور قابل توجهی، شکاف نسلی در جمهوری اسلامی، به ویژه سرخوردگی و نفرت جوانان تحصیل کرده از روحانیت را بررسی می کند. مخالفت روحانیون با سلطنت ریشه دارد. این روایت از طریق جاه طلبی های شاه، درآمدهای نفتی قابل توجه، و تلاش های گسترده مدرنیزاسیون، از جمله آزادی زنان و اصلاحات اقتصادی-اجتماعی هدایت می شود. این تغییرات در حالی که ایران را مدرن می]کرد، آتش تنش]های روحانیون را برانگیخت و در نهایت به سرنگونی رژیم شاه و تأسیس جمهوری اسلامی تحت رهبری آیت]الله خمینی به اوج خود رسید. این روایت به زمان]های اخیر گسترش می]یابد، اعتراضات و جنبش]های مخالف و متعاقب آن تظاهرات ضد دولتی. این جنبش]ها که با مقاومت و سرکوب مشخص شده]اند، نمونه]ای از آرزوی تغییر و تمایل مردم ایران برای مقابله با رژیم]های سرکوبگر است. در موازی دردناک، این کتاب قرون تاریک اروپا را با هم مقایسه می]کند و مدت طولانی آن را به دسترسی محدود به اطلاعات و محدودیت]های اجتماعی نسبت می]دهد. این قیاس بر چالش]هایی که ایرانیان به دلیل جهل و اطلاعات نادرست حاکمان مستبد و مقامات مذهبی با آن مواجه هستند، تأکید می]کند. این روایت به دنبال تزلزل ناپذیر مردم ایران برای زندگی بهتر، آزادی و پایبندی به حاکمیت قانون است. آینده ای را متصور می شود که توسط یک جامعه سکولار و دموکراتیک مشخص شده است که توسط دانش، فضا و پیشرفت هدایت می شود. عنوان آتش زیر خاکستر خوش]بینی برای دگرگونی مثبت را در بر می]گیرد، با آموزش، عشق، و انتشار اطلاعات به عنوان کاتالیزور برای تغییر پایدار.

I first found Jesus as an adolescent. I have not been victorious my whole life and I am acquainted with the backslidden lifestyle. But I have found that Jesus is real and His word(the Bible) is a constant source of inspiration and power. Now I I am 70 years old and I know Jesus is able to change a life because He has changed mine.

This is my life. My goal is to obtain my AA Degree in Child Development and to be able to live my life. My mission of The Body of Cancer is I hope that seeing or hearing my story may help someone fighting cancer. Don't ignore the sounds of your body. We only get one, so please take care of it. This is my Story - This is my Life.

"Fire Under the Ashes" is a thought-provoking exploration of themes such as peace, harmony, education, and social progress while underscoring the vital roles of democracy, freedom, and law in developing a prosperous nation. The book delves into the significance of leadership and the imperative of eradicating prejudices and superstitions to propel societal advancement. The transformative potency of education and diligence takes center stage, offering insights into how these elements can surmount challenges and setbacks. Love emerges as the guiding principle for establishing order and harmony, while movement is the foundational underpinning for societal progress. At its core, the book delves into the Iranian Islamic Revolution and its underlying catalysts. It examines the motivations behind the Iranian populace's participation in a movement they initially did not comprehend and their trust in Islamic clerics. Notably, it probes the generational divide within the Islamic Republic, particularly the educated youth's disillusionment with and hatred toward the clergy. The clerics' opposition to the monarchy is traced back. The narrative navigates through the Shah's ambitions, significant oil revenues, and sweeping modernization efforts, including women's liberation and socioeconomic reforms. While modernizing Iran, these changes ignited tension stoked by the clerics, ultimately culminating in overthrowing the Shah's regime and establishing the Islamic Republic under the leadership of Ayatollah Khomeini. The narrative extends to recent times, chronicling protests and opposition movements, and subsequent anti-government demonstrations. These movements, marked by resilience and repression, exemplify the Iranian people's yearning for change and willingness to confront oppressive regimes. In a poignant parallel, the book compares Europe's Dark Ages, attributing their protracted duration to restricted access to information and societal constraints. This analogy underscores the challenges faced by Iranians due to ignorance and misinformation perpetuated by authoritarian rulers and religious authorities. The narrative highlights the Iranian people's unwavering pursuit of a better life, freedom, and adherence to the rule of law. It envisions a future marked by a secular and democratic society driven by knowledge, space, and progress. The title "Fire Under the Ashes" encapsulates the optimism for positive transformation, with education, love, and the dissemination of information serving as catalysts for enduring change.

The word of God tells us in Romans 12:19, (KJV) "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath, for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord" (YouVersion) And in Deuteronomy 32:35 (KJV) To me, belongeth vengeance, and recompense; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things, that shall come upon them make haste." (YouVersion) These scriptures clearly show us that we are not to avenge anyone, that vengeance of any kind belongs to God, and He will recompense or repay us for the evil done, we are not to take the law into our own hands. But what goes through your mind when someone is hurting you? You want to hurt them back, as hard as you could. I knew that, and it was taught to me growing up, still, that did not stop me from wanting to hurt the man that hurt me, I wanted to take revenge on that person who had so cruelly mistreated me and my daughter, and the only thing I wanted was for him to hurt as bad as he had hurt us and gloat about it. It left painful scars on me both physically and mentally it took years and much therapy not to feel the hurt and pain suffered for me to learn to forgive that person. When I came to Tulsa, I was distraught, hurt, and unsure of what I was doing nor even how I was supposed to do what it is that I was brought here to do. Getting one foot in front of the other from moment to moment and day to day was a monumental task for me. For a long time, I was not sure how to go about to starting again. Picking myself up again and moving on.

Spanning years and miles, glass appreciates the fragility of growing up- and how painful and beautiful it is to shatter. The collection of poems plays with prose to explore girlhood, loss, first love, illness, heartbreak, and the struggles of self-acceptance.

The phrase, "wellsprings of grace," aptly describes the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the focus of this study as it applies to the Sisters of St. Joseph. According to Thomas Corbishley, S.J., few books, apart from the Bible, have influenced Christians more than these Exercises, transforming an exercitant into a steadfast companion and disciple of the Lord. Their success lies in the simple fact that 'they do what they set out to do.' The individual becomes a power of one. Those who generously cooperate with their graces are charged with a mandate to become ambassadors for Christ (Rom. 1:17). They build up a culture of love one person at a time in the sacrament of the present moment. This fact cannot be overstated. Mary Gordon, the well-known writer and occasional critic of the Catholic Church, notes that "even if Jesuits had disappeared, Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises, which he wrote to help the members focus their inner lives, would be a monument in discernment and insight." As a reference book, Wellsprings of Grace systematically traces the influence of the Ignatian Exercises on the Sisters of St. Joseph in their identity and mission. No research prior to Wellsprings of Grace has identified and studied the sources from which the foundational texts of the Sisters of St. Joseph have emerged. These Ignatian Exercises have become the distinguishing mark of the Jesuits themselves: "When all is said and done," writes Simon Ditchfield, "it is the Spiritual Exercises that encapsulate the distinctiveness of the Jesuits. It is not the only reason but the main reason." Those who do these Exercises are likewise distinguished as new creations in Christ" (2 Cor. 5:17).

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Featuring: PATTIBELLE HOUND & STEGGY AND PEGGY, the DINOSAUR TWINS Transformational learning stories for both children and adults!

Featuring: MR. MUSHROOM and BELLA AND GRACIE, the MINIATURE HORSES Transformational learning stories for both children and adults!

In the summer of 1974, after losing his mom to cancer, Billy McMillon, an inquisitive eight-year-old boy with an innate need to be near nature, goes on a sailing expedition with his eccentric grandfather, a famous scientist who is on a mission to uncover the truth behind a mysterious illness plaguing pods of bottlenose dolphins. Suddenly, tragedy strikes, and young Billy's life is turned upside down for a second time. He's back in New York, living with his Nana and shedding the memories of his extraordinary adventure with his grandfather. Years later, Bill finds himself looking back on his accomplishments. A marine architect, he seems to have it all-a great career, a beautiful home in New York, a loving wife, and two healthy, well-adjusted daughters. By all accounts, he's a success. Why should it matter that he hasn't set foot on a boat in over twenty years, he prefers the countryside to the big city, or that he's quite reclusive and distant toward his family? When his curious seven-year old daughter, Brooke, urges him to explain the contents of a mysterious box she finds, Bill comes face-to-face with his past, and suddenly, everything matters. A reflective tale of one man's attempt to build a relationship with his daughter through sharing stories from his unconventional childhood, rich with a bounty of unusual characters set amidst the beautiful canvas of the British Virgin Islands, A Return to Innocence is a whirlwind full of emotion, imagination, and adventure.

"Mister Sunshine's Wish" will brighten your day! It is an imaginative tale of wishes, dreams, and flowering happiness. Will Mister Sunshine's wish come true? And what will happen if it does?

This book explains the fun and quirky aspects of bubble gum.

The book, "The End of Racism In America," traces the monster called racism, from the day "Junior" was born, in 1939, and documents thereafter, the horrendous effort put forth, for the greater part of "Junior's" life, to assure him a place in the basement of the greatest nation on the face of the earth: America. When "Junior" moved from his native Alabama rural community called Nymph, where he was one of twelve children who lived in abject poverty, he located to the big city of Mobile, AL. He soon discovered he was doomed to second class citizenship, simply based on his back skin. In fact, laws guaranteed his inability to compete with whites in any segment of society. This book will show that "Junior" overcame every obstacle intended to assure him a lifetime of second-class citizenship, and rose up to become a mighty leader, the third highest ranking elected official of the City of Mobile. You will see that "Junior" was haunted most of his life over America's false notion that he was born innately inferior to others, simply based on his black skin. You will see that "Junior" graduated from many schools of higher learning, including the University of South Alabama; while on a mission to find evidence prove to the world he was equal to any human on planet earth. After traveling the world over, becoming an avid student of the Bible, and majored in history, he is, in his book, offering to America, a foolproof formula, to end the very notion of racism in America, in his lifetime. He is 84.

"Count the Bears" is more than a children's book - it is a celebration of curiosity, courage, and the power of storytelling. It invites readers to join Case and his grandpa on an unforgettable adventure, that not only kindles a profound appreciation for nature but also ignites the fire of creativity within those young at heart. The narratives charm ensures its place as a cherished classic, destined to be passed down through the generations.

Tiger was all alone in the world, until one lucky day, when he ran into a little girl's yard, seeking escape from mean neighborhood boys who were chasing and teasing him. Read along as Tiger dresses up in costumes, takes an unwanted bath, defends his territory from another neighborhood cat, and uses one of his nine lives to overcome an illness that threatens to take him away from his new life with his adopted family.

The book is about a gravedigger in Port Townsend, Washington, who wishes to try to write a novel. In the book he slowly does write out a novel about an evil man who comes to Port Townsend who attempts to capture a pod of killer whales. When the grave digger completes the novel he does not like it and destroys it.

The three plays are a portrait of human feelings, wants, and fears. They were written over a period of years and are intended to be a light read for anyone who finds the book in their hands

I'm so truly blessed to have this opportunity to share my love for Jesus. In these past five years at Sonrise Mission, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida God has molded me into the man He created me to be. Yes! His child to Praise and Worship His Holy Name. To give Him all the honor and glory for what He has done and wants to do in my life. This book of poems is accumulation of many teachers, pastors, evangelist and prophets as well as many residence in the Mission who have shared God's WORD with me. God says in His WORD in PSALMS 46:10 Be still and know that I AM God; I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth. That is my purpose for my existence here on earth. When I'm still and listen, God speaks to the Spirit. In the Mission; God's sanctuary, The LORD is always present if you seek Him you will find Him in the most peculiar place. Whether a piece of grass, a coffee pot or paint on the wall. God's presence in nature or words people say. It's as though a Holy Spirit switch has been turned on and The Light that is now glowing bringing back experiences of the past that others may relate to, and His lesson; how it pertains to God's Love; His beautiful WORD. Yes! these wonderful people who not only share the WORD five and one half hours a day but share their love with us at the Mission supporting God's WORK.

"Our Children Are Here," is a rich teachable moment to tell our children, "We see you. We hear you. We are listening to you! Most of all... we will protect you as you navigate this journey called life." It's my hope that the pages of this poem will encourage the telling of family experiences, explanations, and responses to our children's questions. Our children, our young she-roes and heroes, are society's passport to the future! We must move forward with words and actions that will empower, communicate our collective high expectations, and strengthen our children's voices about personal values, familial relationships, and social issues. It is my belief that our love and our advocacy will nurture and empower generations of children borne and yet to be borne.

Astronaut Sunita Williams is up in space for six months living on the International Space Station. Although he misses her (sometimes) Gorby, her Jack Russell Terrier, is having the time of his life with his circle of friends. Find out about Gorby's adventures with all sorts of Tail- Coal, Elsie, Thomas, Magnolia, Gunner, Sadie, Louie, Scuppers, and Brandy Girl as they scheme together in Beebe Woods, Siders Pond, Davisville and parks all around Falmouth. With all these TAILS in cahoots, it's no wonder there are so many TALES to be told. All the while "Suni" watches over her little buddy from above, laughing, as he and his pals stumble into one adventure after another.

As of May 2013, this poem of affirmation has been dedicated to each Horizons Atlanta Clark Atlanta University Young Scholar. During morning gatherings, mid-day, and in closing Excel-ebrations our Young Scholars enthusiastically participate in the "call response" recitation of "I Am Somebody Special!" These are the moments when we discuss and embrace personal experiences of gratitude, empathy, grit, and determination. Our "call response" recitation creates and confirms one's personal image as a 21st century scholar.

Orange County, Florida, has experienced a significant rise in the higher levels of 'Crimes Against Persons, ' specifically, 'Murders.' This placed more investigative responsibility on the Orange County Sheriff's Office [OCSO] Homicide Unit, specifically, Sgt. Jake Jacoby and Detective Ed Rollins, one of five Homicide Teams at the OCSO. Early, on a Wednesday morning, the Homicide Unit was notified, by their communications Center, that an unconscious male was found lying in an orange grove. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene, as well as the zone deputy. The deputy was dispatched to do an initial investigation. The ambulance arrived at the scene and declared the adult male, to be deceased. Further search of the area, located two additional victims; a male and a female. The female was deceased and the male was transported to the hospital, where he later died. Sgt. Jacoby and Det. Rollins were assigned to the case. Arriving at the scene; they joined the patrol deputy, who was the first to arrive; and conducted a search of the area. Large tire tracks were discovered, which were made by a large vehicle. Plaster casts were made of the tire tracks and later verified to have been on a large Dodge Truck, which later became significant. Identity of the three victims revealed; one male was a civilian, and the other two were Navy Personnel who were attending the Submarine School at the Naval Training Center [NTC], in Orlando. Consequently, the case became a joint responsibility of the OCSO and the NTC. Naval Students were frequenting the 'High Hopes Bar' on their weekend liberty. One afternoon, following an argument, a fight ensued between the civilian male victim and a member of a small group. This was a result of the civilian victim not paying the other male money he owed. A few days later, the victim's vehicle was found abandoned near an intersection in the county. It was verified that the vehicle had been abandoned three days after the murders had been committed. Shortly; a male [from the group] was interviewed, away from the Bar, by Sgt. Jacoby. During the interview, they had coffee. Sgt. Jacoby retained the male's cup for processing. Processing results from the cup; verified, by his DNA and Fingerprints, that he was the person who had abandoned the vehicle. The Dodge Truck which had been at the orange grove was located and taken in as evidence. The male suspect's DNA matched DNA from small blood splatters found in the Dodge Truck. Processing of the victim's abandoned vehicle, revealed powder on the tire, in the trunk. Removal of the tire disclosed heavier amounts of powder. Processing identified the powder as cocaine. Several, rather important, issues were developed to include: Identity of persons involved in area drugs, identity of the murder suspects, determination of victim's cause of death, persons involvement with the Dodge Truck, and surprisingly, who owned it.

BY ROBERT EIDELBERG IN HIS UNIQUE SERIES OF INTERACTIVE BOOKS ON KNOWING AND THINKING WE DON'T KNOW: The Book of Non-Knowledge and the Volume of Our Current Ignorance GOOD THINKING: A Self-Improvement Approach to Getting Your Mind to Go from "Huh?" to "Hmm" to "Aha!" PLAYING DETECTIVE: A Self-Improvement Approach to Becoming a More Mindful Thinker, Reader, and Writer by Solving Mysteries EVIDENTLY, MY DEAR ARMCHAIR DETECTIVE: Solving Ten Classic Mysteries Together With Their Celebrated Sleuths "WHO'S THERE?" in Shakespeare's Hamlet - That Is the Question!

Building upon the groundbreaking insights of "Children's Ministry in Crisis," this companion Workbook is your essential guide to personal growth and leadership development in children's ministry. Authored by esteemed children's ministry leader Esther Moreno, this Workbook empowers you to delve deeper into your unique ministry context, assess your strengths and weaknesses, and chart a course for transformative leadership.

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Jim Thomas was born in Humboldt, Tennessee, in 1939. He attended Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he studied history and government and earned a BA degree. While at Fisk, Jim was invited to sing with the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers. Later, he sang with Robert Shaw Chorale in Atlanta, Georgia, and the Paul Hill Chorale at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. He founded and was the director of the Red Cross Festival Choir. They performed from 1976 to 1999. The US Slave Song Project INC., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, was founded by James E. Thomas in 2005 and is dedicated to educating the public about the history and interpretation of authentic US slave songs through presentations and performances. Jim serves as president of the choir director for US Slave Song Choir and narrates events and presentations. Lorna is a retired professor in professional nursing education, premedical and gerontology, and health administration and management. She remains active with guest lectures and consulting at notable institutions of higher education and community health centers. She sits on many boards and contributes as a public speaker, lobbyist, and author and workshop designer on issues ranging from strategies we can use for reducing violence in black communities to management of health-care facilities with a special focus on adult day-care facilities in rural areas, such as on Martha's Vineyard. Her master's thesis, "Opening Up an Adult Day Health-Care Facility in a Rural Setting," Cambridge College, August 1986, is used by many rural areas even today! Virginia has a master's degree in painting from Cranbrook Academy of Arts, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and a bachelor's degree in studio art from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She also studied figure drawing under a seminar for college teachers at New York University. In the Anthropology Department of NYU, she studied "African systems of thought" under T. Biederman. Virginia sings in Jim Thomas's US Slave Song Project Choir with Dr. Lorna Chambers-Andrade.

Ballads of the Bellum is a story that follows a fictional character, Jeremy James, through four long years of Civil War combat. Forfeiting his life at home with his wife and four children in South Carolina, he chooses to join the Confederacy hoping to free the South from Northern oppression. Readers will experience his heartbreaks at the loss of comrades in combat, his triumphs over personal enemies, and his struggles to determine what is right and what is wrong. The factual information about the battles, the generals, and the setting itself is enlightening for the novice as well as for the Civil War addict. This story is filled with suspense and surprises, laughter and tears, heartfelt compassion and heartless cruelty. The reader may even find a little spiritual redemption.

ABOUT THE BOOKWhen little Bella was born, she was a fluffy poof of a puppy. With big plans ahead of her, this Standard Poodle takes her first steps into the big world. Her owners, her stylists, and all those who become part of her doggie life are amazed at what she's become. Through time, experience, and multiple trips to the dog spa, Bella's elegance comes to life as she grows into her beautiful self. She and those around her realize that what's hidden becomes discovered. True beauty lies deep. You must be patient for it to be revealed

Contained inside the covers of this book are the answers that I have found to life's greatest mysteries, and hopefully between the rhythms and rhymes you can come to the same understanding that I have. In this world we are not alone and that in this world, though we may feel like it is not possible that anyone has ever hurt like we have or are hurting like we are, that throughout all time, someone or somewhere has felt how we are feeling and that is a statement of life. Though every word may not always rhyme with its predecessor, you will find that the thoughts that each poem conveys will aid in your understanding of my mind and the pain I have endured and the pleasures I have encountered. The sun will always rise whether you like it or not. I hope this totem of thought will help you contemplate and conceptualize the rest of your life as it has helped me in writing it. Through years of hard work, through my trials and tribulations, I happily present to you "The Ballad of the Boy named B."