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Soberful
How to stop drinking, stay stopped, and develop emotional skills for a life of excitement and connection ... without the hangover. “No thanks—I’m not drinking tonight.” In a culture that equates alcohol with enjoyment and social acceptance, making this simple statement can make us feel like we’re depriving or even punishing ourselves. “When we realize we don’t want to drink anymore or can no longer drink safely, it can feel like the only choices are to spiral out of control or embrace a joyless life,” says psychotherapist and sobriety expert Veronica Valli. “But it’s not true! Sobriety can be a path filled with fun, excitement, belonging, relaxation, and romance.” Sober...
101 Albums that Changed Popular Music
Chris Smith's 101 Albums That Changed Popular Music tells the fascinating stories behind the most groundbreaking, influential, and often controversial albums ever recorded, ranging from The Anthology of American Folk Music (1952) to Elephant (2003) by The White Stripes. Organized chronologically to capture the flow of culture from one album to the next, this volume illuminates how these classic recordings reflected--and sometimes changed--the political, social, and economic culture of their eras. Among the featured albums are releases from the hard-blues explosion of the '60s, including Robert Johnson's King of the Delta Blues Singers, a landmark collection whose songs were later covered by ...
Adventures of the Horse Doctor's Husband 3
Unbreakable bonds. Thrilling equine emergencies. Heartwarming triumphs. In the eagerly anticipated third installment of "The Adventures of the Horse Doctor's Husband" series, readers embark on another thrilling journey through the exceptional world of equine emergencies. This collection of captivating short stories will immerse you in a whirlwind of heartwarming triumphs and poignant moments that reflect the unbreakable bond between humans and horses. Within these pages, you'll find yourself transported to the bustling rural landscapes where the horse doctor and her devoted husband tirelessly respond to the urgent calls that summon them to the aid of injured, ailing, and distressed equines. ...
Getting to Know the Church Fathers
A Trusted Introduction to the Church Fathers This concise introduction to the church fathers connects evangelical students and readers to twelve key figures from the early church. Bryan Litfin engages readers with actual people, not just abstract doctrines or impersonal events, to help them understand the fathers as spiritual ancestors in the faith. The first edition has been well received and widely used. This updated and revised edition adds chapters on Ephrem of Syria and Patrick of Ireland. The book requires no previous knowledge of the patristic period and includes original, easy-to-read translations that give a brief taste of each writer's thought.
Riding with the Ghost
An unflinching memoir from a writer reckoning with his relationship with his troubled father and the complicated legacy that each generation hands down to the next “Justin Taylor’s relentless, peripatetic, and tender search for reconciliation with his late troubled father blooms into a full-throated song of joy about his own life lived through music, teaching, travel, and literature.”—Lauren Groff, author of Florida NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY KIRKUS REVIEWS When Justin Taylor was thirty, his father, Larry, drove to the top of the Nashville airport parking garage to take his own life. Thanks to the intervention of family members, he was not successful, but the incident...
On the Wrong Side
This explosive investigation reveals the profound failures of the Title IX system and identifies concrete, surprisingly simple steps we can take to protect students. The debate over campus sexual violence is more heated than ever, but hardly anyone knows what actually happens inside Title IX offices. On the Wrong Side provides the first comprehensive account of the inner workings of the secretive Title IX system. Drawing on a yearlong study of survivors, perpetrators, and the administrators who oversaw their cases, sociologist Nicole Bedera exposes the structures that predictably punish survivors who come forward in the service of protecting—or even rewarding—their perpetrators. In doing...
The Depths of Shallow Living
This is a poignant story of Isaac Porter, a man with all the trappings of success who struggles with the systematic dismantling of all he has accomplished. After a brutal injury, Isaac finds his life and all that he believed in coming apart. Isaac's video production company is the center of attention with budding artists trying to make it big in the industry. Isaac uses discernment and wisdom gleaned on the streets to identify true talent and navigate the risks of inner city culture. Although Isaac has been crushed emotionally and financially in love he continues to look for a meaningful and lasting relationship. This story depicts a man's turmoil and his overriding spiritual quest for direction and purpose. Isaac Porter learns to live by faith, which sustains him through the many obstacles and trials he faces. This is a heartfelt story of the many places and people Isaac comes across in his journey.
Left Standing
Growing up in Chicago, Justin Mason, a recent college graduate has a bright future ahead. With two parents nearby and finally an apartment of his own, he is ready for what life has in store for him. His family and friends are important, but his passion is writing. As the youngest journalist at the Chicago Gazette, Justin's career is wide open. His life seems to be going right on track, that is, until plans start shifting. For the next two years, he is left standing in contemplation as his life changes along with those close to him. Learn more at www.LeftStanding.net
However Long the Day
However Long the Day is the tale of two strangers—Niall Donovan, a poor immigrant from Ireland, and Frederick Philips, a rich ne'er-do-well from New York's Upper East Side—who discover they look so similar they could be twins. Frederick, desperate to avoid a lecture from his father, bribes Niall to switch places for the evening. Niall finds there's more to the story than Frederick let on, and is dragged through the turbulence created by World War I, the Spanish Flu, and social upheaval, and into the corrupt belly of Manhattan on the cusp of Prohibition. As Niall and Frederick hurtle through the next twenty-four hours, will either get what they bargained for?
