My Past Is Not What My Future Holds

The material of the book, MY PAST IS NOT WHAT MY FUTURE HOLDS, is very deep and full of meaning. It covers countless topics and centers on an assortment of areas in one's life. The book is very intimate: You may even discover that a number of topic areas touches close to heart. Maybe you experienced such a topic area at one point in your life, which to enable you to better relate to the material or initiative being conferred. Maybe you happen to know of someone currently dealing with a situation similar to a topic area in the book. Devin amazingly captures the mind of his audience by addressing parts which we all come into contact with at some point in our life. Because we are living in such a fast-paced century, we rarely have time to stop and re/evaluate ourselves. Thanks to Devin, we don't have to agonize about such apprehensions any longer because this book will allow us the opportunity to successfully conclude such worries!

Brad, the novel's main character is awakened from his life-long "stupor" with a fierce desire to change his mask, or rather to find his real self hidden behind the layers of adopted morality, education, and social obligations. He used to be quiet and patient believing that good will over come evil. For years he has taken abuse from people he felt obligated to please but he is finally awaken and ready to take control of his life. To do so, he sacrifices his wife, career, and wealth. The conflict within Brad is not only that of good v. evil, but mostly that of thought v. emotion, or more simplistically brain v. heart. When he sees his awakened raged mirrored in random thoughts he now becomes aware, Brad discovers that "Life gives you choices but the choices that you make do not confirm who you are." In fact, once his new self begins to emerge Brad loses interest in pleasing other people. Hate, lust and angry seemed to consume his mind and all he wants is redemption for the turmoil he believes that other people have caused him. However, Brad's abandonment of his old habits has more to do with his desire to find his real identity. So who is Brad really?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) therapy has been successfully used for the past thirty years for those who have suffered PTSD in the military. Recently it has been recognized as a useful therapy for other forms of trauma. For the author of this book, it was a lifesaving means of reprocessing painful experiences from her upbringing that continued to affect her life. Because “hurt people hurt people,” Marie Pflugrad tells her story of pain and relief through EMDR to demonstrate how the past can be the past and not a shadow darkening the present.

Touching the Broken: Not all smiles are happy smiles By: Shaquita M (QuitaBelle) Howard Touching the Broken is about struggling with hurt. The author speaks about how she got through her darkest times in her life and how she chose to walk in her purpose to tell her story to others that have felt alone due to being hurt. The author points out that so many times in our lives we experience disappointments and feel defeated because others have not only let us down, but we can also let ourselves down by allowing that to tear us down. It doesn’t have to be that way. Break through the fear of being broken. The choice is up to you if you want to remain in your brokenness or take charge of your live to help yourself and others who are hurting.

Who is R. Kelly? Three-time Grammy winner, who has sold more than 35 million records worldwide. Legendary writer and producer, who collaborated with such music icons as Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, Jay-Z, and Aretha Franklin. Visionary cultural messenger, who created the hip hopera phenomenon Trapped in the Closet. Creative genius. Sex symbol. The man who puts the "R" in R&B. Through the iconic anthem "I Believe I Can Fly" and such sexy R&B mega-hits as "Bump N’ Grind," "Ignition," and "When a Woman’s Fed Up," R. Kelly has proven to be one of the greatest musical talents of his generation. Yet his rollercoaster ride to the top has been as perilous as it has been exhilarating. In Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me, Kelly shares his life story through episodic tales and exclusive color photographs, exploring his meteoric rises and sudden falls. From the crippling learning disorder that rendered him unable to read or write, to the teacher/mentor who prophesized that his destiny was in music, not basketball, we follow his evolution from Chicago street performer to struggling L.A. musician and beyond. Kelly reveals his hard-won ascent to superstardom and his battle to move forward after legal and personal ordeals that threatened to destroy his life. Now back at the top, Kelly recounts the surprising twists and turns that have taken him to new heights of maturity and artistry. Part memoir, part keepsake, Soulacoaster unlocks the door to R. Kelly’s story as only he can tell it, promising his fans an intimate and unforgettable ride.

Death has long been a pre-occupation of philosophers, and this is especially so today. The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Death collects 21 newly commissioned essays that cover current philosophical thinking of death-related topics across the entire range of the discipline. These include metaphysical topics--such as the nature of death, the possibility of an afterlife, the nature of persons, and how our thinking about time affects what we think about death--as well as axiological topics, such as whether death is bad for its victim, what makes it bad to die, what attitude it is fitting to take towards death, the possibility of posthumous harm, and the desirability of immortality. The contributors also explore the views of ancient philosophers such as Aristotle, Plato and Epicurus on topics related to the philosophy of death, and questions in normative ethics, such as what makes killing wrong when it is wrong, and whether it is wrong to kill fetuses, non-human animals, combatants in war, and convicted murderers. With chapters written by a wide range of experts in metaphysics, ethics, and conceptual analysis, and designed to give the reader a comprehensive view of recent developments in the philosophical study of death, this Handbook will appeal to a broad audience in philosophy, particularly in ethics and metaphysics.

- Have you ever wondered or hoped there could be more to life? - Did you think it could only happen in your dreams? - Have you ever felt you had no control over your future? Whatever your situation, whether present or past, you can see a change for the better. By applying what you read, the result will be life changing. Though discouragement tries to win you over, it doesn't mean that it's over. No matter how bad that it may seem... things are subject to change. All things are possible to those who believe. Deborah's father was a member of organized crime in Chicago. As a teenager Deborah sat beside her father while he was murdered yet she survived supernaturally. Due to the trauma she was unable to speak for days with doctors saying she may never speak again. Due to her grandma's prayers she fully recovered and dedicated a whole chapter to her called, "Power in a grandma's prayers." A life changing encounter transformed Deborah's future from darkness to light. From tragedy to triumph, and from depression to peace, she experienced the power of letting go to the power of laughter. This book is more than a story, with a combination of true life experiences, proven facts, and biblical truths that can give your life new meaning and purpose. "Learn to live in a higher realm of life." Deborah K. Finley is an Inspirational Speaker, Best Selling Author and Freelance Writer from Chicago. Media appearances include: Moody Bible Radio-Prime Time Chicago, A guest on the Harvest TV Show, and more. A TV Film reenactment produced by CBN TV Network televised worldwide from her book and can be seen at www.whatyourfutureholds.com LARGE PRINT EDITION

Derrida and Religion: Other Testaments represents the most comprehensive attempt to date to explore, adapt, and test Derrida's contributions and influence on the study of theology, biblical studies, and the philosophy of religion. With over twenty original essays from highly-respected scholars such as John Caputo, Daniel Boyarin, Edith Wyschogrod, Tim Beal, and Gil Anidjar, Derrida and Religion will quickly become the locus classicus for those interested in the increasingly vibrant work on religion and deconstruction and postmodernism.