THE LAW OF LOVE—loving as God loves, seeking another’s healing, expecting nothing in return—is a simple principle with profound, life-changing implications. How can we live the law of love? Steve Young shares insights from his own multifaceted life as well as from others who are scientists, fellow Latter-day Saints, Anglican, atheist, Baptist, Catholic, Confucian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and secular people of wisdom, as well as from the scriptures. This practical book may shift your mindset...

During the latter part of the 20th century a writer/producer named Larry David co-created a fabulously successful comedy television series by the name of It's All About Nothing (Seinfeld) and later starred in his own series, It's All About Me (Curb Your Enthusiasm). They were tremendous hits and made Larry into a mega-millionaire and true comedy icon. I adore that Larry David. I watched him during his pre-icon days on the Catch a Rising Star stage in New York City where his clever sometime...

Recent developments in artificial intelligence, especially neural network and deep learning technology, have led to rapidly improving performance in voice assistants such as Siri and Alexa. Over the next few years, capability will continue to improve and become increasingly personalised. Today's voice assistants will evolve into virtual personal assistants firmly embedded within our everyday lives. Told through the view of a fictitious personal assistant called Cyba, this book provides an ...

"Steve Young is a hero of mine. . . His perseverance, intelligence, and, most of all, grace under pressure, NFL-style, make this book a fascinating read." —Tom BradyIn the most candid and compelling sports memoir since Andre Agassi's riveting bestseller Open, former San Francisco 49er, Super Bowl champion, NFL MVP, and Hall of Famer Steve Young gives readers an unprecedented and stunning inside look at what it takes to become a super-elite professional quar...

This book examines the role of American churches, particularly the United Methodist Church (UMC), in perpetuating a mindset of segregation and normalizing whiteness. Focusing on the UMC’s Cross-Racial/Cross-Cultural (CR/CC) appointments, it critiques the need to address racial and cultural challenges to prevent erasure, silencing, and forced assimilation. Highlighting the experiences of Asian American clergy, the book explores both the opportunities and obstacles faced in Mainline church c...

In theory, esports should be inclusive regardless of gender, race, or ability – however, incidents in the world of esports indicate otherwise. This collection provides an examination of diversity and inclusion in esports as contributors offer a way for readers to understand the history, current issues, and potential impacts of diversity and inclusion in the industry. Through analyses of players, games, fans, and broadcasts, this book highlights the exponential growth of the industry alongs...

MuzeekIn the beginning—long ago and far away—there was a fantastical realm known as 'Muzeek'.In many worlds and histories, we are told of different cultures and tribal divides that are friend or foe, ally or enemy. Our history and customs often get told by a community elder around a fireside, as part of a winter's tale.Our story is set during the Muzeek year of two thousand, three hundred and ninety-four, after the realm of Muzeek was known, during a time when magic...

Understanding Esports: An Introduction to the Global Phenomenon places professional Esports, a rapidly growing industry, in both the cultural and athletic landscape. This book explores how the rise of professional gaming has shaped—and been shaped by—media trends, interpersonal communication, and what it means to be classified as an athlete. Ryan Rogers has assembled contributors from a variety of backgrounds and experiences in order to provide a broad view of the history, experie...

Deep in a captivating audio voyage through the life and mind of the unparalleled Renaissance genius, Leonardo Da Vinci, with "The Art De Vinci Journey: How To Think Like That." Delve into the intricacies of his artistic mastery, scientific curiosity, and boundless creativity as you uncover the secrets behind his timeless works. This immersive exploration transcends mere biography, offering listeners a profound insight into the very essence of Da Vinci's visionary thinking. From his revolut...

A collection of inspirational quotes for dads, from some of the greatest coaches in sports history.Dads do what the best coaches do: They motivate, mentor, discipline, and love. This playbook collects more than one hundred moving quotes form the greatest coaches of all time. Author Tom Limbert then takes their wisdom and applies it to the game of fatherhood. With a foreword by Hall of Fame Quarterback Steve Young and quotes from John Madden, Vince Lombardi, Tommy La...

Global Movements: Dance, Place, and Hybridity provides a theoretical and practical examination of the relationships between the global mobility of ideas and people, and its impact on dance and space. Using seven case studies, the contributors illustrate the mixture of dance styles that result from the global diffusion of cultural traditions and practices. The collection portrays a multitude of ways in which public and private spaces—stages, buildings, town squares as well as natural enviro...

Insights into Music Composition is a guide and source of inspiration for beginning students of music composition. Drawing on perspectives from a range of experienced composers, the book introduces readers to the compositional process, emphasizing how to think about creating a piece of music from beginning to end by providing not only a survey of methods but also an understanding of the overarching context for composition. The authors present student composers with the tools to dev...