Through the Linguist's LensThrough the Linguist's Lens takes readers on a vivid journey into the world of professional translation—a career where language, culture, and technology collide. Whether you're an aspiring translator, a seasoned professional, or simply someone curious about the art of bridging linguistic divides, this book provides an engaging and deeply human exploration of the translation industry.From the early moments of navigating aw...

Where have all the parents gone? What happened to those who, like my grandmother, treated parenting as the most important human responsibility and the planet’s oldest profession? My grandmother, if she were living, would not recognize today’s parents.Something is amiss. We reside in a country that places higher demands on passing a driver’s education course than it does on procreation and raising children. We offer classes like Lamaze to prepare parents for the birth of a child but...

One day, after writing an unquestionably negative journal entry, I remembered thinking what a waste of time to relive undesirable moments. Getting things out of one's system is one thing, but that should not be the only outcome I get from journaling.Then I thought, what if instead of recalling and then reliving on paper or electronic document a moment I disdained, I instead imagined my best life, and I wrote about that? What if I wrote about my best life, my imagined desired life, ...

Stop the Bus is a collection of letters written to media editors throughout the country. The author's intent was to challenge America to think differently about education and to do more than accept the oft repeated diatribe about schools. The author believes America's educational system can be revitalized in 200 words per day over a 31 day period.

The Threattells the darkly comic story of Melvin Levin, a middle-aged man who is dissatisfied with his dull and mediocre life. That is, until he receives a mysterious death threat in the mail. Terrified at first, Levin soon becomes accustomed to the threat—and then, increasingly, delighted with it, thrilled with his newfound importance as a “threatened man.” But as his obsession with maintaining this identity becomes all-consuming, he risks blinding himself to the twin dangers of ...

Join STEM on his latest electrifying journey to change the world!This soulful message about housing with vibrantly imaginative illustrations comes to us from the creators of 'The Amazing World of STEM.' "The Amazing World of STEM: Homes For All" shows what is possible if more kids are encouraged to be intellectually ambitious, globally and culturally competent, and humanitarian-driven.In this latest installment of 'The Amazing World of STEM, we find STEM an...

“The Green Book,” a small, unassuming diary of a young girl; an unheard of book of the Talmud known as the “Tractate Middoth”; “The King in Yellow,” a play that drives people to insanity; two mysterious grey stone plaques from the sands of Chaldea known as the “Tablets of The Gods”; “The Confessions of Constantine,” which drives its readers into a homicidal rage—these accursed books are the subject of this collection of olden tales.  Table of Contents: The Tr...

Stuart Tyson Elmo Morgan, or STEM as his friends and family affectionately call him, loves his community, friends, and learning almost as much as he loves his family. So, when STEM's dad suffers an injury during the family game of soccer, STEM sets out to ensure his dad doesn't lose his mail carrier job. What STEM comes up with to help his dad continue working amazes.In the end, the bourgeoning engineer not only makes his parents proud, but he reminds us all about the power of love...

Leave your loved ones a legacy of blessings, wisdom, gratitude and hope. "Done right, an ethical will is a gift of love, a way of saying, 'This is what I found gave me satisfaction and gave my life meaning. It animated my relationship to you and to your mother (or father). May it do the same for you. I send this to you with much love.'" —from the Foreword by Rabbi Harold S. Kushner Ethical wills are precious spiritual documents, windows into the souls of those who write them, and are often...

With this book, anyone, from any tradition, can write an ethical will.Words that come from the heart enter the heart.” Many of these wills come from plain ordinary fathers and mothers, yet they touch the hearts of all who read them. And so I suggest that you read these wills, and then that you try your hand at writing one of your own. If you do, you will leave a gift to the future, and the not-yet-born children of your children’s children will thank you and ble...

The environmental movement today is at a critical crossroads. Crossroads: Environmental Priorities for the Future is an in-depth assessment of the movement's successes and failures, and also offers prescriptions for the future. It includes contributions from some of the country's top environmental leaders and activists, including Barry Commoner, Stewart Udall, William K. Reilly, Gus Speth, Jay Hair, Lois Gibbs, Michael Frome, Chuck Little, and William Futrell.

""Your Invisible Power" is a remarkable book written by Genevieve Behrend. Let's explore its fascinating content: Publication Date: The book was first published in 1921. Overview: Your Invisible Power serves as a guide to using visualization and other mental processes to enhance life and achieve personal goals. It delves into the power of positive thinking and how it can revolutionize our perception of the world. Key Topics Covered: Order of Visualization: Learn how to attract the things y...