Jonah is one of the better known prophets of the Old Testament, but he is not generally well known for his prayers; he is well known, however, for his disobedience to the calling of God and the resulting three days and nights in the belly of a great fish. It was this judgment and it’s impact on Jonah that prompted this book on Jonah’s prayers.Prayer is an important part of the Christian life and through his unique circumstances the prayers of Jonah offer us some insight into prayer...

SIGNPOSTS of The Last Days is not an attempt to sensationalize predicted events from prophecy implying they will happen in a particular manner. Remember that when Jesus came the first time, all but two people were looking for a different kind of Messiah than the One they got. Instead you will find the Biblical basis for twelve predicted events of the Last Days. This book is written to review some of the available passages concerning these events that will lead to the end of the Last Days a...

Reality isn't all it's cracked up to be - at least not whenever Gracie's around! That means that things are always hopping down at the Burns house in this collection of sixteen laugh-packed episodes of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show!Pitchman Bill Goodwin is on hand, and so is a whole gang of famous guests (including Charles Laughton, Eddie Cantor, Herbert Marshall, Bob Burns, and Claudette Colbert). Join the stars, along with Elvia Allman as Tootsie Sagwell, Clarence Nash as Herman...

Logically illogical -- that's Gracie Allen! And you can imagine what that means for her long-suffering husband George Burns! Here are sixteen laugh-packed adventures with the People Who Live In The Burns House, co-starring announcer Bill Goodwin, musical director Meredith Willson, and Mel Blanc (as the Happy Postman)!Listen along as Gracie encourages George to get more romantic and discourages his singing. These digitally restored and remastered shows - many of which have not been heard si...

A comedy pick’n’mix of unheard & exclusive BBC Radio panel shows, sitcoms, sketches and satire – featuring some of comedy’s top names, including Armando Iannucci, John Oliver, Nicola Coughlan, Jimmy Carr, and more.First up is the unaired 2005 pilot for Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive (titled 'What Happened There'), starring Jimmy Carr, Lucy Porter, Dan Gaster, and John Oliver.Weird and wonderful sketches come from our second sho...

This book is an invitation to participate in the “world as it is” with your students. When you teach like a community organizer, you help your students to notice the world as it is, to dream about the world as it should be, and to move toward closing the gap between the two. With this book, you will be able to:Develop the mindset of a community organizerApply organizing concepts to the classroomDetermine how you can make a difference in supporting progress...

When African American servicemen went to fight in the Vietnam War, discrimination and prejudice followed them. Even in a faraway country, their military experiences were shaped by the racial environment of the home front. War is often viewed as a crucible that can transform society, but American race relations proved remarkably durable.In Race in the Crucible of War, Gerald F. Goodwin examines how Black servicemen experienced and interpreted racial issues during their time...

Unleash the power of curiosity and the joy of learning!Curiosity is hardwired in all of us, but the longer students stay in school, the less curious they become. Why is that?Building a Curious School uncovers the many subtle ways in which formal education seems to hinder our natural curiosity and reveals how rekindling a sense of wonder in schools can prime the pump for learning, foster a culture of engagement, grow better educatio...

An inspiring anthology of sports short stories for any father, daughter or parentThank heavens for Title IX. That dusty piece of 1970s legislation not only made an entire generation of American women fitter and stronger and more self-confident, but it also gave fathers throughout the country a greater opportunity to bond with their daughters.The evidence fills the covers of this collection of essays by a stellar roster of sports journalists, champion athlet...

The Heartbeat of Sleep: Building Rhythms of Rest for the Whole Familyby Morgan GoodwinWhen it comes to sleep training, parents are flooded with opinions, conflicting methods, and endless advice. The Heartbeat of Sleep cuts through the noise with grace, simplicity, and experience—offering a heartfelt guide rooted in real motherhood and gentle structure.Author Morgan Goodwin, a wife, mother of three, and advocate for ...

Imagine having a complete course of jumps set up and ready for you to use whenever you want, without spending a small fortune. And wouldn’t it be great if you had some starter courses that you could refer to, and set up?Creating your own horse jumps and courses is easy with this information filled manual. With hundreds of full color photos, diagrams, and tables, Building Your Own Jumps and Jump Courses At Home shows step by step detailed instructions of how to tackle building your v...

A book that takes you through and beyond your doctoral studies. It will be a valuable reference throughout your working life.Drawing on their own extensive experience, the authors pass on invaluable advice by answering such questions as:Do I want to do a doctorate?How should I choose which doctorate and where to study?How do I achieve my doctorate?What career opportunities exist once I’ve completed my doctorate?What is the role of networking,...