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Along Freedom's Rails evolved from a family story of the discovery by the author's great grandfather in her mother's side, as a child of his father's station on the Underground Railroad in Southwest Iowa. Along Freedom's Rails describes everyday life on an Iowa farm during the Civil War Era. It also brings to life the prejudices of the time and the drama of aiding escaped slaves. The authenticity of the family story is verified by the research being done by the Iowa Historical Society into the involvement of the Whisler family in the Underground Railroad.
"Would people know I'm a Christian if they didn't see me at church?" This gut-check question was just what Jamie Snyder needed. Like many of us, he sensed his faith had become mechanical rather than meaningful, scheduled rather than passionate. Emboldened, Snyder set out to recapture the sold-out lifestyle of early followers of Jesus. Here he shares how to live the life Jesus desires of us, a life defined by Unbridled generosity Daring courage Rebellious joy Risky faith Relentless hope Scandalous grace Mad love Be challenged. Be encouraged. Be a 24/7 follower of Jesus. "This book will inspire you to take risks and step outside your comfort zone." --Kyle Idleman, author of Not a Fan
Clinical Child Psychiatry, Second Edition is the successor of the successful textbook edited by Drs Klykylo and Kay in 1998. This book comprises a textbook of current clinical practice in child and adolescent psychiatry. It is midway in size between the small handbooks that provide mainly a list of disorders and treatments, and the large, often multi-volume texts that are comprehensive but not easily accessible.
Family history and descendants of Rasmus Oleson and his wife Brita Andersdatter of Fedt, Norway. They migrated with their family to the United States in 1854 and settled in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
What would life be like if you committed to something larger than yourself? Find out in the newest book from global transformation thought leader Lynne Twist. How does one person make a difference in the world? People constantly seek to discover meaning in their lives, but as humans take on the challenges facing us in this decade and beyond, we're searching for it now more than ever. Living a Committed Life demonstrates the power of dedication that goes beyond the self and teaches how to live a committed life that enables you to draw on resources and capacities from your most authentic self. In five parts, Lynne Twist shows how to make and keep commitments, engage in individual and collective action, and discover ways to connect and collaborate to make a difference. By sharing stories and perspectives from her life, Twist reveals her unique experience as a thought leader and activist in multiple causes, from ending world hunger and protecting the Amazon rainforest to empowering women's leadership. The book presents the guiding principles that have enabled her own success and that turn inspiration into action for everyone.
The hilarious and heartwarming novel about everyone’s favorite klepto-kitty, MacGyver, an adorably mischievous tabby with a talent for thievery and a sideline in helping the humans in his life find the love they deserve… She’s putting her love life on paws… but her cat has other ideas! Jamie Snyder is thirty-four and single but NOT ready to mingle. After suffering through The Year of the Non-Commital Man, The Year of the Self-Absorbed Man, and The Year of the Forgot-to-Mention-I’m-Married Man, Jamie’s ready to celebrate The Year of Me—and MacGyver, of course. MacGyver is an adorable tabby with a not-so-adorable habit of sneaking out at night and stealing things from the neighbo...
Steve Goldberger has been a working musician and recording artist for fifty-plus years. In his book In a Life: A Memoir Peppered with Stories of a Lucky Life in Music and Bum Ticker Adventures, Steve shares his personal stories from being in a country rock and bluegrass band called Black Creek in the 1970s and ’80s to playing and working with all kinds of roots-style musicians, both Canadian and international, in the Toronto and Niagara region. He also reflects on his Jewish roots and recounts his experiences working in his family’s business and coping with several health issues. Scattered throughout his stories are those from some of his musician friends, including such Canadian award-w...
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A comprehensive guide to giving well to family members Giving is at the core of family life--and with current law allowing up to $5,120,000 in tax-free gifts, at least through December 2012, the ultra-affluent are faced with the task of giving at perhaps largest scale in history. Beyond the tax saving and wealth management implications, giving to family members opens up a slew of thorny questions, the biggest of which is, "How do I prepare recipients of such large gifts?" With that question and others in mind, Hughes, Massenzio, and Whitaker have written The Cycle of the Gift in three main parts: "The Who of Giving," "The How of Giving," and "The What and Why of Giving." The first part focus...