Hardbarned One Man S Quest For Meaningful Work In The American South

Overeducated and underemployed? In love with learning but stumped on how to translate it into a paycheck? Desperately striving to make your seemingly useless liberal arts education work for you in any sort of satisfying or meaningful way? Trying to simultaneously engage your interests, skillset and values and still pay the bills while pleading for another student loan deferment? I feel your pain and have stories to share, but if you're looking for inspirational uplift, self-help or a life coach, please look elsewhere. HARDBARNED! One Man's Quest for Meaningful Work in the American South is a darkly comic, brutally honest and introspective memoir about working for a living--without being able to shake the feeling that there has got to be more to it than that.

What happens when a prize-winning poet and a dazzlingly gifted nine-year-old illustrator collaborate on a children's book? Mallory's World from A to Z is a collection of smart and appealing alphabet poems illustrated by the poet's great niece, a blond-haired ball of energy and art student, named Mallory.Inspired by poet laureate Richard Wilbur's Opposites series, sometimes Ed worked from Mallory's drawings, but usually Mallory drew from Ed's poems.Because Mallory lives on a farm and because the zoo is one of Ed's favorite haunts, a good portion of the poems feature animals. The mnemonic qualities of the poems and the whimsical nature of the illustrations should make this collection memorable for children and their parents and caregivers alike. Mallory and Ed would love for readers of all ages to enjoy the magic and spirit of Mallory's World from A to Z.

Events that are occurring in our world almost daily point to the possibility that we may be nearing the rapture of the church. As we approach ever nearer to the time when we shall meet the Lord face to face, we should begin to prepare seriously for that day. In anticipation of such a magnificent experience, we should begin to focus on his blessed presence with us now. Seven Fountains of Love attempts to reveal from the Scriptures how it is possible to make his presence a reality in our lives. He has promised never to leave or forsake those who believe in him, and he delights in revealing himself to anyone who desires an intimate relationship with Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. To begin to walk with him in this manner, we must return to the cross. The Seven Fountains expressed in the title speaks to the seven sources from which blood flowed from the body of our Lord during the events surrounding his crucifixion. Beginning with the garden of Gethsemane and proceeding to the piercing of his side by the Roman soldiers, the book attempts to show that everything needed by the believer is graciously provided, including blessed intimacy with our Lord.

This is a novel based on the incredible events in Knoxville, Tn. during the 1860s Civil War period. It is a romance/adventurer book featuring two brothers who are feuding over their beliefs: One is a slave trader and the other is an abolitionist helping runaway slaves on the Underground Railway. The city evolves into a cauldron of death and flames as it becomes occupied by Southern and Union troops, with the city's citizens at war with each other over their divided loyalties.

Will Christian History Survive the Information Age? Is it possible we are losing our identity as Christians because we have such little knowledge of our past? By embracing our history, we can strengthen our faith and become a conduit for our heritage to continue to the next generation. This book will show you how! Our Christian identity has been greatly challenged in the twenty-first century. Our ancestors faced many of the same challenges to their faith that we face today. By connecting to them, we gain from their wisdom. Why Your History Matters has been written to provide morsels of Christian history to believers in hopes of igniting a revival of interest and a need to know more. The more we know, the deeper our passion will be for Christ. As believers in Christ, we share an amazing and wonderful heritage that can be traced back to the first believers. Our history includes Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, as well as Polycarp, Constantine, St. Jerome, William Tyndale, Martin Luther, Joan of Arc, Jonathan Edwards, and countless others. When we remember our Christian ancestors and learn from their experiences, we are reaching out across the ages and connecting with them. How firm a foundation our faith has, when it includes an understanding of brothers and sisters whose faith made a difference in the world. We need to reconnect to our rich heritage and discover and embrace the history that connects and unites us. We need to link arms with our Christian ancestors and preserve a Christian heritage for our children.

December Caravan is a collection of personal short stories, encouragement, and inspiration on the concept of hope and an ever-present God despite difficult circumstances.Throughout the book, Rebecca shares stories from her life, specifically over a five-year period that started in 2008, when her world crumbled after her fianc� walked out on their relationship and their wedding, which was to take place a few months later.Within the next months and years, Rebecca experienced extremely difficult circumstances of loss, including finding out that her health was deteriorating due to advanced late-stage Lyme disease and cancer.December Caravan tells the stories of trials and hope despite many difficult situations. Rebecca shares her foundation of hope for those who are hurting and the beautiful knowledge of learning the Lord's constant love despite heartbreak and loss.December Caravan will encourage you to run back to the heart of God and to find hope and joy in His word

Adventurous twelve-year old Brooksie discovered a hidden room in her grandparent's attic. She opened up an old hat box and found her mother's favorite childhood doll wrapped up inside. Brooksie's great-grandfather sent it from Alaska and it was believed to have burned in the trash pile years ago. After showing it to her father, he takes it from her. A few days later he was murdered and the doll becomes a faded memory until it reappeared six years later after a freak accident. What was it about the doll that people kept hiding it? Could finding the doll have played a part in her dad's murder? If the doll had remained hidden would he still be alive? Brooksie and her best friend Darlene delve deep into the doll mystery which has them learning about a past that Brooksie never knew existed. Along the way, Brooksie's thirst for adventure and acceptance has the girls stumbling on the edge of danger. What shocking family secrets might she find and could they change her life? Will she finally understand why God made her so different from the rest of her family and will it draw her closer to Him? Can Brooksie finally accept who she is?