Ten Fresh Takes


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All of us have had the experience of taking a fresh look at things we think we know welleven well enoughonly to come across discoveries that rev up our knowledge and appreciation to a greater degree. When you get a cutting-edge view and a fresh take on the familiar, it can be exciting as well as enlightening. In Ten Fresh Takes, you can zero in on some new perspectives on key issues that are vital to understanding and experiencing the authentic Christian life. Through ten stirring images that express those themes, these fresh takes reinforce some truths of which you may already be aware, or they will help you explore new directions in your thinking about basic matters of faith. Put aside whatever youre reading now and read this book. Dan has captured ten of the main themes of Christian thought and action in a unique approach that will stir your mind, touch your heart, and inspire you to live your faith with greater confidence. Dr. Tom Mullins, founding pastor of Christ Fellowship and author of The Confidence Factor and The Leadership Game Read Dr. Dan Lights book and you will be fascinated with his insight as he uses ten themes to grow your Bible knowledge. But also read this book to experience the work of God in your heart and how you can serve Him better, and to get a fresh take on life. Dr. Elmer L. Towns, cofounder and vice president, Liberty University, and best-selling author




Fresh Takes on Teaching Literary Elements


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In this text for teachers, the authors explain how to teach what really matters about character, setting, point of view, and theme.




My Modern Caribbean Kitchen


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Inspired by his childhood in St. Thomas and his current position as head chef at Fat Turtle on the island, Julius Jackson brings a collection of Caribbean recipes that are as diverse as his talents and notoriety. Not only is he a well-known, award-winning chef, but a respected Olympic boxer as well. Drawing from West Indian, Cajun, African and traditional Caribbean cuisine, Julius encourages beginning and experienced home-cooks to play with these unique and bold flavors that are inspiring trendy Caribbean restaurants all over?including Pearl NYC. Recipes include Johnny Cakes with Cheese, Seafood Kallaloo, Curry Mutton, Pigeon Peas and Rice and Tropical Fruit Punch that will wow guests or spice up a weekday dinner. Readers will not want to miss Cooking from Paradise Island?s take on Caribbean dishes from the vibrant culinary melting-pot of St. Thomas. This book will include over 70 recipes and 70 photos.




The Ten Roads to Riches


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Profiles of some of America's richest people and how they got that way—and how you can too! While we can't promise that this book will elevate you to the ranks of the super-rich, we can say that within its pages you'll discover everything you need to know about how, exactly, many of America's most famous (and infamous) millionaires and billionaires acquired their fortunes. The big surprise is that all of the super-wealthy it profiles got where they are today by taking one of just ten possible roads—including starting a business, buying real estate, investing wisely, and marrying extremely well. Whether you aspire to shameful wealth or just a demure fortune, bestselling author and self-made billionaire, Ken Fisher, will show you how to walk in the footsteps of tycoons—all the way to the financial success you dream of and deserve. Packed with amusing anecdotes of individuals who have traveled (or tumbled) down each road to wealth Extracts valuable lessons on how you, too, can achieve serious wealth, and, just as importantly, hold onto it Provides powerful tools for determining what you need to do to position yourself for success and "Guideposts" and "Warning Signs" to help keep you safely on your road to success Second Edition features more profiles and instructive examples than were found in the bestselling first edition




Terms of Light


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Daylight has been locked away for the crime of being too Human. He, along with a batch of other genetically engineered military or GEMs, have been sentenced to the depths of outer space in a prison at the heart of an abandoned mining facility inside a comet. Years later after their rebellion has been forgotten, he holds on to two truths, the sun took away the world and he would do anything to escape. Enter Soren, an alien hybrid whose accidental transfer to their icy prison gives Daylight and his closest fellow prisoners an opportunity to escape. So, Daylight orchestrates a break for the stars, knowing they may all die, but preferring a death they choose over one chosen for them. These lost prisoners embrace the single lesson that Humans seem to forget time and time again, that even dying stars can still ignite revolutions.




Women's Periodicals in the United States


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Consumer magazines aimed at women are as diverse as the market they serve. Some are targeted to particular age groups, while others are marketed to different socioeconomic groups. These magazines are a reflection of the needs and interests of women and the place of women in American society. Changes in these magazines mirror the changing interests of women, the increased purchasing power of women, and the willingness of advertisers and publishers to reach a female audience. This reference book is a guide to women's consumer magazines published in the United States. Included are profiles of 75 magazines read chiefly by women. Each profile discusses the publication history and social context of the magazine and includes bibliographical references and a summary of publication statistics. Some of the magazines included started in the 19th century and are no longer published. Others have been available for more than a century, while some originated in the last decade. An introductory chapter discusses the history of U.S. consumer women's magazines, and a chronology charts their growth from 1784 to the present.




10 Things Every Writer Needs to Know


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Whether writing a blog entry or a high-stakes test essay, fiction or nonfiction, short story or argumentation, students need to know certain things in order to write effectively. In 10 Things Every Writer Needs to Know, Jeff Anderson focuses on developing the concepts and application of ten essential aspects of good writing--motion, models, focus, detail, form, frames, cohesion, energy, words, and clutter. Throughout the book, Jeff provides dozens of model texts, both fiction and nonfiction, that bring alive the ten things every writer needs to know. By analyzing strong mentor texts, young writers learn what is possible and experiment with the strategies professional writers use. Students explore, discover, and apply what makes good writing work. Jeff dedicates a chapter to each of the ten things every writer needs to know and provides mini-lessons, mentor texts, writing process strategies, and classroom tips that will motivate students to confidently and competently take on any writing task. With standardized tests and Common Core Curriculum influencing classrooms nationwide, educators must stay true to what works in writing instruction. 10 Things Every Writer Needs to Know keeps teachers on track--encouraging, discovering, inspiring, reminding, and improving writing through conversation, inquiry, and the support of good writing behaviors.




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Fresh Takes on the Big Questions


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This book takes a fresh look at a wide range of life’s big questions and provides a resource as readers search for answers individually or together in group discussion. The goal is to explore how Christian faith relates to aspects of modern science, the problems of suffering and evil, and issues such as gender and sexuality, war and peacemaking, immigration, artificial intelligence, and life after death. It also considers historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus and the biblical promises of a time when God will restore and renew the world and all that lives within it.