Author : B. Michael Moro
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 11,86 MB
Release : 2010-06
Category : Organized crime
ISBN : 1452004692
The fictional memoirs of an innocent teenager who becomes a feared, violent wise guy and deep cover agent. He leads a double life: one as a calm family man, the other as a vicious hunter/assassin and body guard.
Author : Kristina Hernandez
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 11,99 MB
Release : 2010-09-16
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1453558454
Living A Double Life is a true story about a forbidden love between two teenage girls. What started out as a friendship developed into something much more I felt something that I have never felt before and I was confused I had feelings for a girl?... But the thing that really confused me was that being upset over her felt so right. High School is hard enough; when you add in having feelings for another girl, forbidding parents, and college fast approaching life becomes much more than just a struggle Living A Double Life is the story of a relationship from the very beginning to the bitter end. Heartbreaking and rule bending this story of first love is the perfect read for teenagers and young adults alike. It is an insightful and inspiring glimpse into the ever changing lives of todays youth.
Author : JaSheika James
Publisher : Pwr Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 21,21 MB
Release : 2020-12-09
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781735896809
Declare Your Dreams and Turn Them into Reality TV writers and twin sisters JaNeika and JaSheika James' inspiring memoir recounts their life from their early years as military brats living overseas with their mother to their successful television careers including writing for the hit TV series Empire. With humor, and an in-your-face "you can make your dreams a reality" approach, JaNeika and JaSheika discuss their love for television which grew out of viewing movies and TV shows on video while living in Germany and later watching soap operas with their grandmother. Their obsession with television continued through college, when they recorded and watched their favorite soap operas with their dormmates. But it was a trip to the set of Dawson's Creek in Wilmington, N.C. during their freshman year of college that crystallized their dream of working in television production. The sisters take various entry-level jobs in order to learn everything they can about television production, all the while focused on their desire to write stories about African-American women. Their career path isn't always smooth; they have to go on unemployment, take steps backward to assistant roles and work on programs that aren't picked up by the networks up but they always focus on their dream - to write for TV about what they know and have experienced firsthand. After working for a number of years, they're accepted in to the FOX Writing Intensive Program which ultimately led to writing for the ground-breaking show, Empire. Living Doubleis a behind-the-scenes look at the competitive world of television programming as well an inspiring account of two sisters determined to make their dream careers a reality --- and to share their life lessons with anyone who has a big dream. JaNeika and JaSheika offer their advice and tips on how to achieve the seemingly impossible.
Author : Nicholas Hagger
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 625 pages
File Size : 48,51 MB
Release : 2015-06-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1785351419
Lost in a dark wood like Dante, Nicholas Hagger tells the story of his search for meaning, purpose and truth that took him to Iraq and Japan, and encounters with Zen and China’s Cultural Revolution, which he was the first to discover. In Libya, then a Cold-War battleground, he began four years’ service and a double life as an undercover British intelligence agent (here revealed for the first time). He witnessed Gaddafi’s Egyptian/Soviet-backed coup, and its terrifying aftermath tore into his personal life, plunged him into a Dark Night of the Soul and faced him with execution. He went on to serve in London as Prime Minister Edward Heath’s “unofficial Ambassador” to the African liberation movements at the height of Soviet and Chinese expansion in Africa during the Cold War. Despite being routinely followed by surveillance squads he found Reality on a ‘Mystic Way’ of loss, purgation and illumination. He now perceived the universe as a unity, and had 16 experiences of the metaphysical Light.
Author : Nicholas Hagger
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 944 pages
File Size : 18,71 MB
Release : 2015-06-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1785351427
In My Double Life 1 Nicholas Hagger told of his four years’ service and double life as an undercover British intelligence agent during the Cold War (there revealed for the first time). Lost in a dark wood like Dante following his encounters with Gaddafi’s Libya and the African liberation movements, he found Reality on a ‘Mystic Way’ of loss, purgation and illumination, perceived the universe as a unity and had 16 experiences of the metaphysical Light. In My Double Life 2 he continues the story. He received new powers, coped with fresh ordeals, acquired three schools, renovated a historic house, and had 76 further experiences of the metaphysical Light. He founded a new philosophy of Universalism and new approaches to contemporary history, international statecraft and world literature. He produced nearly 1,500 poems, over 300 classical odes, five verse plays, two poetic epics, over a thousand short stories – and 40 books that include innovative literary, historical and philosophical works. His vision of Universalism in seven disciplines is like a rainbow with seven bands overarching seven hills. He produced nearly 1,500 poems, over 300 classical odes, five verse plays, two poetic epics, over a thousand short stories – and 40 books that include innovative literary, historical and philosophical works. His vision of Universalism in seven disciplines is like a rainbow with seven bands overarching seven hills.
Author : J. Michael Lennon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 960 pages
File Size : 25,28 MB
Release : 2014-10-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1439150214
Includes bibliographical references (p. [907]-914) and index.
Author : Jack M. Balkin
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 26,12 MB
Release : 2011-11-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 0674063031
Originalism and living constitutionalism, so often understood to be diametrically opposing views of our nation’s founding document, are not in conflict—they are compatible. So argues Jack Balkin, one of the leading constitutional scholars of our time, in this long-awaited book. Step by step, Balkin gracefully outlines a constitutional theory that demonstrates why modern conceptions of civil rights and civil liberties, and the modern state’s protection of national security, health, safety, and the environment, are fully consistent with the Constitution’s original meaning. And he shows how both liberals and conservatives, working through political parties and social movements, play important roles in the ongoing project of constitutional construction. By making firm rules but also deliberately incorporating flexible standards and abstract principles, the Constitution’s authors constructed a framework for politics on which later generations could build. Americans have taken up this task, producing institutions and doctrines that flesh out the Constitution’s text and principles. Balkin’s analysis offers a way past the angry polemics of our era, a deepened understanding of the Constitution that is at once originalist and living constitutionalist, and a vision that allows all Americans to reclaim the Constitution as their own.
Author : Christina H. Hodel
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 25,23 MB
Release : 2024-03-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1666925470
Between 2001–2011, Disney Channel produced several sitcoms aimed at tweens that featured female protagonists with extraordinary abilities (e.g., celebrity and super/magical powers). In this book, Christina H. Hodel argues that, while male counterparts in similar programs openly displayed their extraordinariness, the female characters in these programs were often forced into hiding and secrecy, which significantly diminished their agency. She analyzes sitcom episodes, commentary in magazine articles, and web-based discussions of these series to examine how they portrayed female youths and the impact it had on its adolescent viewers. Combining close readings of dialogue and action with socioeconomic and historical contextual insights, Hodel sheds new light on the attitudes of the creators of these programs (mostly white, middle-aged, Western, heterosexual males) and the long-term impact on women today. Ultimately, her analysis shows, these blockbuster sitcoms reveal that despite Disney’s progress toward creating empowered girls, the network was—and still is—locked into tradition. This book is of interest to scholars of Disney studies, cultural studies, television studies, and gender studies.
Author : Edward D. Aandrews
Publisher : Christian Publishing House
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,1 MB
Release : 2023-10-11
Category : Religion
ISBN :
In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern world, young Christians are bombarded with questions, challenges, and doubts about their faith. "THE YOUNG CHRISTIAN'S SURVIVAL GUIDE: Common Questions Young Christians Are Asked about God, the Bible, and the Christian Faith Answered" is a comprehensive resource tailored to arm the youth with answers. Spanning across 30 detailed chapters, this guide dives deep into the core tenets of Christian apologetics, tackling pressing topics from the veracity of the Old and New Testaments to understanding the enigmatic nature of the Divine. The guide doesn't shy away from addressing difficult subjects like the influence of Christianity on history or the often controversial portrayal of women in the Scriptures. Each chapter is crafted with meticulous care, drawing from a rich wellspring of biblical teachings to dispel misconceptions and bolster the young believer's confidence in their faith. Whether you're grappling with questions about the meaning of life, the authenticity of biblical miracles, or seeking biblical advice on life choices, this guide serves as a trusted compass. Beyond just knowledge, it provides practical steps for personal growth, helping young Christians cultivate the mind of Christ, navigate doubts, and make wise choices in their formative years. The book strikes a balance between profound scholarly insights and accessible, relatable guidance. It's not just a reference but a mentor in print, aiding every young Christian in their journey of faith, ensuring they are equipped, edified, and empowered to stand firm in their convictions in a world that often questions them. Dive in, and discover a reservoir of wisdom, understanding, and spiritual enrichment.
Author : Ayala Fader
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 38,21 MB
Release : 2022-04-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0691234485
"This book concerns a cohort of ultra-orthodox Jews based in the greater New York area who, while retaining membership and close familial and other ties with their strictly observant communities, seek out secular knowledge about the world on the down low (so to speak), both online and via in-person encounters. Ayala Fader conducted her ethnographic research in these rarified social circles for years, developing relationships of trust with the mostly young married men and women who have taken to clandestine methods to find alternative social spaces in which to question what it means to be ethical and what a life of self-fulfillment looks like. Fader's book reveals the stresses and strains that such "double-lifers" experience, including the difficulty these life choices inject into relationships with wives, husbands, and one's children. Not all of these "double-lifers" become atheists. Fader's interlocutors can be placed on a broad spectrum ranging from religiously observant but open-minded at one end to atheism on the other. The rabbinical leadership of these ultra-orthodox communities are well aware of this phenomenon and of how unfiltered internet access makes such alternative forms of seeking an ever-present temptation. (Some ultra-orthodox rabbis have been sounding the alarm for years, claiming that the internet represents more of a threat to community survival today than the Holocaust did in the last century.) Fader's book examines the institutional responses of ultra-orthodox communities to the double-lifers. These include what is typically referred to as a Torah-based type of "religious therapy" conducted by trained members of these communities who as therapists and "life coaches" blend elements of modern psychiatry with ultra-orthodoxy and "treat" troubling, potentially life-altering doubt and skepticism as symptoms of underlying emotional pathology"--
