Lucy Luo Author, Artist, Curator. Born in Beijing, China. Studied in London, Britain. Lives in NY, America. Published 4 books Afternoon Tea 2005 essay Solo Dancing in Britain 2007 essay Roaming The Borders Of Heaven 2007 poem Sweet London Night 2011 novel Member of China Writers Association Member of The Poetry institute of China Member of American Watercolor Society Member of Rochester Art Club Curator,

When the attacks of September 11 sent Westerners in search of reliable information about Al Qaida, Michael Griffin was there his book iReaping the Whirlwindi quickly became the go-to resource for the media, political figures, and ordinary citizens alike.br br Now, as Islamic State also known as ISIS is moving to take over broad swathes of territory throughout the Middle East, Griffin is back once

In celebration of its 400 Year Anniversary, The Holy Bible, King James Version, Verseless Edition is now available in a single column format in a beautiful royal purple jacket and a durable navy cloth hardcover. What separates this printing of the King James translation is the clean and flowing arrangement of the text due to the removal of verse numbers, a preface, foreword, index, concordance, study

pWe all desperately want to leave a positive imprint on the world. We want to leave things and people better than we found them - to be remembered well. And so, we dread the idea that, in the end, our lives might not count for much.ppiMade to Count idrives straight to the heart of that fear of failure. It will help you discover your God-designed purpose - to find your life\'s true meaning and live

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pThis book tells the stories of 15 world language WL teachers in the United States at elementary and secondary levels through rich descriptions of their lived worlds and experiences. In-depth interviews, extensive observations, learner interviews, and document and environment analysis illustrate in detail how teacher beliefs relate to their practices and are mediated and moderated by their learners,

Rev. John Dunbar and Samuel Allis set out in 1834 to establish a mission to Indians beyond the Rocky Mountains. Unable to obtain a guide and with only a vague knowledge of the West, they instead encountered the Pawnee Indians in Nebraska. It was the beginning of a twelve-year odyssey to convert the tribe to Protestant Christianity and New England civilization. Dunbar and Allis traveled with the Pawnees

The Blackstone Valley is alive with the echoes of souls that roam the old mills, homes, social clubs and land they once inhabited. Visit a haunted monument in Cumberland, where nine colonists slain in King Philip\'s War may linger. Shop at an antique store in Chepachet that harbors more than just treasures from the past. Enjoy drinks with the other kind of spirits in historic establishments like the

This collection takes a multi-perspective approach in the study of empire and commodities beyond temporal and spatial boundaries. From early modern Venetian trade to tea in the Eurasian world, the role of gold in Portuguese imperial ambitions and British sailors as traders, iAcross Colonial Linesi uses commodity networks as a lens to study empire and the links between them.br brOffering a comparative

2012 Reprint of Original 1898 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This might be considered a companion volume to With Christ in the School of Prayer, and a further elaboration of the same great theme, that is, the importance and power of prayer in the Christian life. A valuable appendix, entitled Pray Without Ceasing, contains prayers

pThe collapse of the Soviet Union and the wars in Yugoslavia radically changed the security environment in Europe and Central Asia. Some predictions assumed the emerging unipolarity of the liberal world order would end neutrality policies in East and West, but, as this volume shows, this was not the case. While some traditional Cold War neutrals like Sweden and Finland have been edging closer to security

The major cities of Texas have developed through a complex web of politics, society, and economics. To describe and explain the state\'s urban evolution, the contributors to iUrban Texasi use comparative and multidisciplinary perspectives that explore the relationships among interest groups and voting religion, reform, gender, and race civic clubs and suburbs infrastructure and land development. pTexas\'

Description What does it mean to take the Bible seriously This introductory book explores how Scripture itself gives us the resources to read it wisely. First, it looks at the basic questions of reading in context--historical, literary, and theological--and understanding the significance of the two-testament structure of the Christian Bible. Then it looks at how the Bible can itself contribute to shaping

pJessie and Evan Treski have waged a lemonade war, sought justice in a class trial, and even unmasked a bell thief. Now they are at opposite ends over the right to keep secrets. Evan believes some things such as his poetry are private. Jessie believes scandal makes good news. When anonymously sent candy hearts appear in Class 4-0, self-appointed ace reporter Jessie determines to get the scoop on class

The Cambridge Edition of Early Christian Writings provides definitive anthology of early Christian texts, from c.100 to 650 CE. Its six volumes reflect the cultural, intellectual and linguistic diversity of early Christianity and are organized thematically on the topics of God, practice, Christ, community, reading and creation. The series expands the pool of source material to include not only Greek

pOriginally published in 1939, this biography offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of the great humanitarian Albert Schweitzer. Drawing on interviews with Schweitzer and his colleagues, as well as his personal papers, Oskar Kraus paints a vivid portrait of a man devoted to healing, both as a physician and a philosopher. With a foreword by philosopher Martin Buber, this book is a must-read

pEustace Cockrell was a pioneer television writer who contributed to many of the early western shows, including Have Gun Will Travel, Maverick and Gunsmoke. He also wrote for such high-profile television programs as Alfred Hitchcock Presents, I Spy and Naked City. ppbrppAs it turns out, Cockrell was also a master of the short story prior to his Hollywood career. Over 25 years, beginning in 1932, his

bA searing debut YA poetry and essay collection about a Black cancer patient who faces medical racism after being diagnosed with leukemia in their early twenties, for fans of Audre Lorde\'s iThe Cancer Journals iand Laurie Halse Anderson\'s iShouti.b pWhen Walela is diagnosed at twenty-three with advanced stage blood cancer, they\'re suddenly thrust into the unsympathetic world of tubes and pills,

pemImages of Apartheid Filmmaking on the Fringe in the Old South Africaem is an exploration of the low budget, black-action cinema that emerged in South Africa during the 1970s and led to subsequent gangster and race-conflict films that defined an era of prolific genre activity, from emJoe Bulletem 1973 to emAmerican Ninja 4em 1990. Contextualising and documenting the cheap, government-funded \'B-Scheme\'

pThis book features two stories coming together in the centerfold revealing the answer to life\'s question. WhatWho is my missing piece What makes me who I am What\'s my purpose Join the adventure and help these characters with the clues to discover the mystery. All this and possibly more might be answered in these fun-filled stories of two lovable characters that history has blessed and rejected for