I Ve A Feeling We Re Not In Kansas Anymore

"We have traded tales, my buddies and I; of affairs, encounters, secrets, fears, self-promotion-of fantasies that we make real in the telling." In this, the first volume in Ethan Mordden's acclaimed trilogy on Manhattan gay life, he introduces a small group of friends-Dennis Savage, Little Kiwi, Carlos, and the narrator, Bud-and chronicles their exploration of the new world of gay life and the new people they are in the process of becoming. In a voice at once ironic, wistful, witty, and profound, Mordden investigates his suspicion that all of gay life is stories and that, somehow or other, all these stories are about love.

"We have traded tales, my buddies and I; of affairs, encounters, secrets, fears, self-promotion-of fantasies that we make real in the telling." In this, the first volume in Ethan Mordden's acclaimed trilogy on Manhattan gay life, he introduces a small group of friends-Dennis Savage, Little Kiwi, Carlos, and the narrator, Bud-and chronicles their exploration of the new world of gay life and the new people they are in the process of becoming. In a voice at once ironic, wistful, witty, and profound, Mordden investigates his suspicion that all of gay life is stories and that, somehow or other, all these stories are about love.

Updated and better than ever, this more focused revision provides comprehensive coverage of XML to anyone with a basic understanding of HTML and Web servers Featuring all-new examples, this book contains everything readers need to know to incorporate XML in their Web site plans, designs, and implementations Continues expert Elliotte Rusty Harold's well-known track record for delivering the best XML guidance available Includes coverage of the most recent XML 1.1 specification and the latest trends in XML Web publishing Companion Web site includes additional examples and reference material found in previous editions that readers may find useful

Our culture is changing at a dizzying rate. But the church seems to be left behind, caught in subcultural backwaters that have little or no impact on mainstream society. Based on the quantitative research of his group, Percept, Regele analyzes the forces in our culture and discusses how the church can fulfill its mission in the face of them.

Move from Unconscious Living to Wide-Awake Destiny! Have you taken a leap of faith in life, only to discover that you have crossed an invisible threshold that seems to have launched you into an unfamiliar place where nothing looks or works the way it used to? Do you feel stranded on strange seas without a map or a compass? Does it feel as if you are drifting through life without a rudder, or as if you are rowing hard but getting nowhere fast—hitting stronger, more contrary winds than you anticipated? Do you feel stuck between a former “somewhere” to which you cannot return and a new “somewhere” that you cannot seem to reach? Welcome to the “gap.” You are living in a messy but miraculous patch of real estate—albeit in the unstable element of the baptismal waters of life’s transitions—that lies between your current reality and the location of your desired destiny. Traversing this gap is a vital step in the journey of all human beings, regardless of their race, gender, or creed. The assumption that God is in control of absolutely everything in our life will be challenged as we enter the gap to find that this notion isn’t necessarily so. Rather, the choices we make determine the outcomes we receive. When you arrived on this planet, you weren’t handed a script to memorize and follow. You have had to walk by faith from the moment you learned to put one foot in front of the other. You were surely created with a grand design in mind, one that includes your capacity to invoke, evoke, and provoke personal destiny. Calling your destiny into being requires your intentional participation and cooperation. Through LifeQuest, seasoned people-helper, semiotician, professional certified coach, and master consultant Dr. Mark Chironna will guide you in charting a course for your life’s journey. He will help you to ask the right questions, encourage you to explore the mysterious gap between your current reality and your future destiny, and show you that change is not your enemy. Get started on your LifeQuest today!

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has been enchanting audiences since it was first published in 1900. While many fans may know the work only by its movie counterpart, the world L. Frank Baum built within the books is much more elaborate. Since the more recent publication of Gregory Maguire's Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West and the Broadway play of the same name, fans have had a rekindled interest in Baum's original works from which the retellings draw heavily. Anyone interested in fantasy, magic, and silliness is sure to love this American classic.L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) is one of the most recognized and beloved children's authors, though he is often recognized for only one of his many stories. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is easily his most popular work, though Baum actually wrote 13 sequels in Oz. His writings consist of practically every genre: Baum wrote 55 novels in total, 82 short stories, more than 200 poems, as well as scripts, and other miscellaneous writings. Interestingly, many of his non-Oz works were published under pseudonyms. Baum made many attempts to bring his work to stage and screen, but the most successful productions were not made until after his death.

Take six Americans in Paris, a French cooking school and a sexy chef. Bring together in an intensive workshop. Let the mix simmer for a long weekend. Serves one or two. Savor cautiously, it's hot and a little spicy.