The Reverend Dr. Kenneth Q. James is a native of New York City. He is the second son of three children born to the late Earl M. and the late Joan E. James. Reverend James was educated in the New York City public schools, and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in the Bronx, New York. Dr. James is a graduate of Clinton Junior College in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina, from which he graduated in 1980 with honors; and Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury, North Carolina, from which he graduated in 1984, and earned the Doctor of Ministry degree from Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury in May, 2006. Dr. James began his ministry in 1975. He was ordained by the late Bishop Herbert Bell Shaw in 1978, and was ordained an Elder in the A.M.E. Zion Church by the late Bishop Ruben L. Speaks in 1984. He served as pastor of Pierce Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Clarkton, North Carolina, Blackwell Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Jamestown, New York, Bailey Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church in Buffalo, New York (which he organized in 1987), Duryee Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in Schenectady, New York, and currently, Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in Rochester, New York. Dr. James is the Director of Evangelism for the Western New York Annual Conference, Secretary of the Western New York Annual Conference, and serves as a board member representing the Northeastern Episcopal District on the Bureau of Evangelism of the A.M.E. Zion Church. Dr. James is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He is also Adjunct Assistant Professor of Preaching at Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, New York. He has an adopted son, Frank, and two granddaughters, Ajaya and Ajanae.
First Yes, Then I Do: A Wedding Planner & Memoir, takes every area of your wedding and provides you with worksheets, what to ask vendors, things you haven't thought about, tips & tricks as well as insider secrets. You'll also find planning sheets to fill out, a to-do list that you can fill out as well as a place to write notes while speaking to potential vendors. Most importantly, this book will help you write the very first chapter of your own story of marriage. We encourage you to not only take notes everywhere in the book and in the "My Thoughts'' memoir section, but use it as a journal to write your experiences, thoughts and emotions down. This book was created for you so that it can be saved, cherished and even passed down as a testament to the beginning of your legacy as a married couple. Planning your wedding is meant to be an experience and this is exactly why this layout is in book form and not a clunky 3-ring binder. Lucy & Adam Solomine have a combined 3 decades of experience in the engagement, wedding, jewelry and beauty industry and have spent countless hours with thousands of couples and hundreds of vendors to put together a book that celebrates your relationship and helps you with priceless personal and insider information that will lead to less stress while planning this special moment in your life. We want you to be placed in a position, in terms of knowledge and preparation, to where you can maximize whatever budget you have, focus on what is most important to you and create an amazing wedding. Oh, and we like to have fun along the way so hopefully you'll get some laughs out of this wedding planner & memoir too! The Chapters You Will Find In The Book: Introduction First Things First Guests Budget Wedding Rings & Jewelry To-Dos & Schedule From 12 Months Out Wedding Planner Venue Engagement Party Hotels For Guests Caterer Stationery Bridal Shower Photographer Videographer Honeymoon Dresses Tuxedos Attire Makeup Hair Lashes Beauty Florist Entertainment Cake Seating Chart Bachelorette Party Bachelor Party Gifts Other Things You Might Not Have Thought About Music Coordination Detailed Wedding Day Timeline Destination Wedding Conclusion About The Authors Within Each Chapter You Will Find These Sections: What To Ask Yourselves/Vendors Things You Haven't Thought About Tips & Tricks Insider Secrets To-Do List "My Thoughts" Memoir Sections Vendor/Chapter Specific Worksheets
A picture book edition of the bestselling board book about consent, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. A board book bestseller – now in picture book! Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood development and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of consent. This book serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking for and being asked for permission to do something involving one's body. It centers on respect for bodily autonomy, and reviews the many ways that one can say or indicate "No." While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race, gender, and our bodies from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice. These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Illustrative art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.
An account of the origins of hip-hop music as presented by its founders and stars traces the work of such performers as DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, and DMC.
Describes a method of negotiation that isolates problems, focuses on interests, creates new options, and uses objective criteria to help two parties reach an agreement.
"Eight years in the White House went by so fast. That's why I'm so grateful that Lawrence was there to capture them. I hope you enjoy his work as much as I do." --From the foreword by Barack Obama When Lawrence Jackson took the job as White House photographer in early 2009, he knew he'd have a front row seat to history. What he didn't expect was the deep personal connection he would feel, as a fellow African American, with the President of the United States. Yes We Did is filled with Lawrence's intimate photographs and reflections, as well as first-person recollections from President Obama, everyday citizens, and notable personalities including Bono, Stephen Curry, Valerie Jarrett, Admiral Mike Mullen, and others. The book is a celebration of the most inclusive and representative White House in history - where in between momentous and pivotal decisions, the President and First Lady opened the doors of the People's House to schoolkids, athletes, senior citizens, hip-hop artists, and more. For anyone who misses the humanity, grace, and undefinable "cool factor" of the Obama White House, this warm and inspiring book provides an affirming, proud, and focused lens on our history.
The creator of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal" details the one-year experiment with saying "yes" that transformed her life, revealing how accepting unexpected invitations she would have otherwise declined enabled powerful benefits.
Cultural politics and identity : the public space of recognition / Barbara Weber -- Beyond understanding Rousseau and the beginning of the other / Karlfriedrich Herb -- Lévinas and the problem of mutual recognition of the consumer society and its fears / Barbara Weber -- A phenomenological perspective on the relationship between human rights and recognition / James R. Mensch -- Heidegger, Nietzsche, and the struggle for Europe / Gary E. Aylesworth -- Shared life / James Risser -- A discussion of diachronic identity : the example of the painter Masuji Ono's political transformation in Kazuo Ishiguro's novel 'An artist of the floating world' / Eval Marsal & Takara Dobashi -- The fate of hair and conversation : on moral identity and recognition in The man who wasn't there / Maria Sibylla Lotter -- Jacques Derrida : "No, again, I won't be able to-- " : of cruelty and responsibility / Petra Schweitzer -- The futility of postcolonialism : national victimhood revisited / Benjamin Zachariah -- Hygiene, secual politics, and the gendered other : Chile at the beginning of the twentieth century / Celina Tuozzo -- Anthropology, alterity and (com)motion : the quests for the other and the others' quests / Lisiane Koller Lecznieski -- Confusion of voices : the crucial dilemmas of being a human being : Czeslaw Milosz's poetry and the search for personal identity / Andrew Wiercinski -- Taking selves seriously / Susan T. Gardner -- Educating for civil friendship / Jen Glaser -- Understanding the reality interdisciplinary and arranging it socially and integratively / Maria Anna Bäuml-Rossnagl -- Art and community : aesthetic practice as exposure to the other / Dorota Glowacka -- "Weatherless dialogues," short stories / Tamara Ralis.
Adventures Await When You Overcome Fear This is the story of a normal family of five living a very unusual life. The Medearis family has faced Middle Eastern prisons, death threats, being kicked out of a country two times, and war. It hasn't always been easy, but in the midst of it all, the invitation of Jesus to follow and not be afraid has won the day. But this is more than just their story. It's also a guide to help you step out in bold faith. Whether the call of Jesus for you means international intrigue, giving up all you have for the poor, or simply being the suburban neighbor you were always meant to be, it's time to begin your own adventure! To live a life where fear takes a backseat and God takes the wheel. In the end, of course, there are no promises of an easy life or a path free of troubles. But enormous blessings await those who walk in faith. It's time to go where Jesus is calling and do what God is doing. Don't put off the adventure he's been saving just for you. "Reading Adventures in Saying Yes is so much fun you don't realize at first how profound it is. . . . In an era when people, races, religions, and countries are being torn apart by fear, this call to move past fear and follow Jesus into caring connections is essential reading."--Lynne Hybels, Advocate for Global Engagement, Willow Creek Community Church "You'll cry. You'll laugh. You'll shake your head in disbelief. But most of all, you'll never be the same after this book. It will inspire and ignite you to go beyond planning and start saying yes to Jesus' nonstop invitations to join him in what he's already up to in the world."--Leonard Sweet, bestselling author, professor (Drew University, George Fox University, Tabor College), and chief contributor to sermons.com "We are all looking for ways to be inspired and challenged in our life with Jesus. Carl's stories don't just entertain you. They call you to live courageously in the face of your fears."--Jay Pathak, Senior Pastor, Mile High Vineyard Church, and coauthor of The Art of Neighboring "Carl Medearis gives us a rare look into the utterly vulnerable, harrowing, uplifting, and often witty adventures of one who has dared to say yes in the face of fear for the sake of the good news. What's most amazing about this book is that it all actually happened. . . . Brilliant. Simply brilliant."--Ted Dekker, New York Times bestselling author "The gospel of Jesus is not about security and segregation. . . . Adventures in Saying Yes is a compelling call to embody the risky faith and radical hospitality of Jesus!"--Brian Zahnd, Pastor of Word, Life Church (St. Joseph, MO), and author of A Farewell to Mars "This book will press you toward a closer walk, a deeper love, and an undaunted life of following Jesus. Carl disarms the reader with his warm and engaging style, yet delivers deep biblical truth about what it means to be a fearless disciple. As a Lebanese immigrant to the States, I can promise you that Carl clearly understands the culture and made me yearn for home. I was deeply moved by what God will do through us when we simply say yes."--Lina AbuJamra, MD, pediatric ER doctor and author of Stripped "Even if you don't like biographical books by missionaries, you are going to love this one. It's so much more than the story of a family learning how to live gracefully among Muslims. This is a text on overcoming fear, learning how to trust strangers, and allowing God to guide all you do."--Tony Campolo, PhD, Eastern University "Written with real-life integrity and humor, this story explodes with invitations--to risk, to trust, to imagine, to open, to more . . ."--Wm. Paul Young, author of The Shack
