Ryan Foster had lived his life completely focused, dedicated to two things...his studies and football, but from the moment he arrived at Harvard his life had changed forever. Through his roommate Aaron he had met both Aaron's cousin Delaney and her best friend Jaylee, and in that moment Ryan knew two things...Laney was truly his kindred spirit and Jaylee was the love of his life. But could he be both things to both women? And would the love he'd found with Jaylee survive the scrutiny of his jaded twin sister Felicity? Or would the secrets of their childhood in Oklahoma cost him everything that mattered most?
If he had been with me everything would have been different... I wasn't with Finn on that August night. But I should've been. It was raining, of course. And he and Sylvie were arguing as he drove down the slick road. No one ever says what they were arguing about. Other people think it's not important. They do not know there is another story. The story that lurks between the facts. What they do not know—the cause of the argument—is crucial. So let me tell you...
World-renowned economist Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, explains that we have an opportunity to shape the fourth industrial revolution, which will fundamentally alter how we live and work. Schwab argues that this revolution is different in scale, scope and complexity from any that have come before. Characterized by a range of new technologies that are fusing the physical, digital and biological worlds, the developments are affecting all disciplines, economies, industries and governments, and even challenging ideas about what it means to be human. Artificial intelligence is already all around us, from supercomputers, drones and virtual assistants to 3D printing, DNA sequencing, smart thermostats, wearable sensors and microchips smaller than a grain of sand. But this is just the beginning: nanomaterials 200 times stronger than steel and a million times thinner than a strand of hair and the first transplant of a 3D printed liver are already in development. Imagine “smart factories” in which global systems of manufacturing are coordinated virtually, or implantable mobile phones made of biosynthetic materials. The fourth industrial revolution, says Schwab, is more significant, and its ramifications more profound, than in any prior period of human history. He outlines the key technologies driving this revolution and discusses the major impacts expected on government, business, civil society and individuals. Schwab also offers bold ideas on how to harness these changes and shape a better future—one in which technology empowers people rather than replaces them; progress serves society rather than disrupts it; and in which innovators respect moral and ethical boundaries rather than cross them. We all have the opportunity to contribute to developing new frameworks that advance progress.
Fantasy adventure. With the help of a prince and an apprentice wizard, Wren strives to rescue Princess Tess, from the fortress of a wicked king. 10 yrs+
No matter where, no matter when, no matter what. Almost twenty years ago, on a beautiful coastal cliff, Juliette Cole, Anna Kendall and Sera Di Maggio linked pinkies and made a vow to be there for each other no matter what might happen in their lives. Now Juliette is calling in the promise – terminally ill, she wants her two friends to come back to Ellesmere to help her through her last summer. The trouble is Anna and Sera haven't spoken in years, and Anna hasn't returned home since she and her mother were run out of town in disgrace. But Anna and Sera do have one thing in common: they want Juliette to fight her cancer by any means possible. When they realise the only way may be to find a man called Noah, they reluctantly agree to put aside their differences and search for him. But, as Anna and Sera discover, sometimes facing the past is the best way to face the future, and perhaps the only way they will find the strength for their last summer with Juliette.
When our daughters Mandy and Malan were young, my husband and I would chart their growth by having them stand against a wall entering our Den. We would measure their height, by drawing a line above their heads. And so, each summer we would repeat this measuring, and tracking of their growth progress. It was wonderful watching our Children grow in this way. This Book came from those precious memories. God reminded me through these measuring experiences with my children, of the Measure of Faith he had given me during my own walk with him thus far! Many experiences that would exercise my Faith and draw me closer to my God! Each Faith-Building Trial only made me stronger for the Lord and strengthened me spiritually, for many new battles God knew were ahead! I hope by sharing these wonderful and sometimes painful experiences, I can help someone else grow in the Lord. May God bless you reader, as you walk through some pages from my Life~!
Each and every Yogi seeks something about themselves which could make all the difference. Just that subtle hint or an ecstatic revelation of what they may be seeking. Whether it is healing or solace, affirmation or great change, this first of its kind oracle deck brings that wisdom to the yogi!
Is there more to modesty than the clothes we wear? Modesty. It’s a word that can tend to make women cringe. This is because for many years, people have concluded that modesty is a list of rules women have to keep about the clothes they wear. This version of modesty leaves women afraid that they will have to dress "frumpy and dumpy" to do it right. If you are tired of hearing this cringe-worthy version of modesty, you need to know that there is more to how we should dress than hemlines and dress codes. That's why it's time to throw out these false perceptions and redefine biblical modesty for a whole new generation. That's why through Beyond Your Wardrobe, you will: - Identify prominent lies that many women and teen girls believe about physical beauty and modesty - Learn different facets of what the words "modest" and "modesty" actually mean, and how they apply as much to the attitude of your heart as it does to your clothes - Take a deep dive into what the Scripture does and doesn't say about what we should wear - Discover how to find the best source for your worth and how to possess a beauty that will never fade away - Receive tips and answers to your questions about how to apply these principles to what's currently in your closet With an appendix for men, links to articles and videos, and a Bible study guide, this isn’t like any modesty book you’ve read before. Instead, it’s an invitation to discover the power and freedom that biblical modesty has to offer anyone willing to embrace it.
Even in pagan antiquity, there were those who, while participating in the community's religious life, did not believe in literal gods. In the centuries that followed the Christian domination of the West, the epithet "godless pagan" was leveled at a wide variety of people. In the 1960s, there emerged a community of people who sought to reclaim the name "pagan" from its history of opprobrium. These Neo-Pagans were interested in nature spirituality and polytheism, and identified with the misunderstood and persecuted pagans of antiquity. While many Pagans today believe in literal gods, there are a growing number of Pagans who are "godless." Today, the diverse assemblage of spiritual paths known as Paganism includes atheist Pagans or Atheopagans, Humanistic and Naturalistic Pagans, Buddho-Pagans, animists, pantheists, Gaians, and other non-theistic Pagans. Here, their voices are gathered together to share what it means to be Pagan and godless.