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Against the Flow: The Inspiration of Daniel in an Age of Relativism

A wide-ranging discussion of the place of Christianity in the public square

Daniel’s story is one of extraordinary faith in God lived out at the pinnacle of executive power. It tells of four young men, born in the tiny state of Judah around 500 b.c., and captured by Nebuchadnezzar, emperor of Babylon. Daniel describes how they eventually rose to senior positions of administration.

Daniel and his friends did not simply maintain their private devotion to God; they maintained a high-profile witness in a pluralistic society antagonistic to their faith. Their story carries a powerful message for us today. Society tolerates the practice of Christianity in private and in church services, but increasingly it deprecates public witness. If Daniel and his compatriots were with us today they would be in the vanguard of public debate.

This is a lucid and erudite examination of the life of Daniel from a leading expert on faith and science. In his first biblical work, Dr. Lennox provides a unique perspective on both Western society and biblical exegesis that will make Against the Flow an instant classic encouraging Christians to speak out in our modern Babylon.

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59 Reasons to Write: Mini-Lessons, Prompts, and Inspiration for Teachers

In order to teach writing effectively, teachers must be writers themselves. They must experience the same uncertainty of starting a new draft and then struggling to revise. As they learn to move past the fear of failure, they discover the nervous rush and exhilaration of sharing work with an audience, just as their students do. Only by engaging in the real work of writing can teachers become part of the writing community they dream of creating for their students.
 
Kate Messner’s new book, 59 Reasons to Write, shows teachers and librarians who teach writing how to be stronger role models for their students.
 
“Writing for my students provided me with appropriate mentor texts to share,” she writes. “Writing with my students made me a mentor and a far better teacher.”
 
59 Reasons to Write grew out of Messner’s popular online summer writing camp, Teachers Write. Throughout the book she offers mini-lessons, writing prompts, and bursts of inspiration designed to get you writing every day, whether on your own or as part of a group. Dozens of guest authors also share their writing processes and secrets, from brainstorming ideas and organizing research to developing characters and getting unstuck from writer’s block.
 
59 Reasons to Write is for anyone who has always wanted to write but never managed to get into the habit. Daily warm-ups will help you flex your writing muscles and energize your teaching. As Messner shares, “One of the greatest gifts of writing is the way it nudges us to look more closely not only at the world but also at ourselves.” 

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Inspiration 2015 Square 12×12 (Multilingual Edition)

Inspiration can come from many sources whether it s friends and family, music and literature, religion and spirituality, or the beauty of the natural world. The lush photography and inspirational passages in this wall calendar are sure to provide joy and rejuvenate the spirit. BrownTrout is committed to sustainability.

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The Very Best of Maya Angelou: The Voice of Inspiration

Although best known as a prolific poet and author, Maya Angelou was a woman of many talents, also including acting, dancing and singing. She was also renowned for her wisdom and her outspokenness on topics of social and racial equality. Angelou’s was one of those rare voices of a generation that managed to elicit tangible and positive change, overcoming the challenges of racism and inequality with her unique talent for writing and expressing her ideas. This book brings together some of Angelou’s most interesting and inspiring thoughts on a variety of topics.

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Minecraft in the Classroom: Ideas, inspiration, and student projects for teachers

Learn how educators are using Minecraft® as a powerful instructional tool to engage students and teach subjects as varied as math and humanities.

This book offers ten classroom projects from teachers using Minecraft® to teach math, science, languages, and more. Each project includes learning objectives, project organization and tasks, and ideas for reflection and assessments.

You’ll also find detailed instructions for setting up and running a Minecraft® server in the classroom, both the regular and the popular MinecraftEdu versions.

In this book, you’ll discover

What Minecraft® is and why it’s such an engaging tool for the classroom. How to set up and administer servers that students use for their projects. What MinecraftEdu is, how to set up and manage it, and how to use its teacher controls. Techniques for using the game in special-education settings. Step-by-step instructions for printing 3D models of your classroom projects. Ways to use the game in a variety of different subject areas.
You’ll find essential advice and captivating projects for using Minecraft® to enhance students’ learning experience from educators using Minecraft® in the Classroom: Shane Asselstine, Dan Bloom, André Chercka, Adam Clarke, Stephen Elford, Colin Gallagher, David Lee, John Miller, Eric Walker, and James York.

Minecraft® is a trademark of Mojang Synergies/Notch Development AB. This book is not affiliated with or sponsored by Mojang Synergies/Notch Development AB.

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Osler: Inspirations from a Great Physician

Sir William Osler (1849-1919), one of the world’s most influential physicians at the turn of the twentieth century, remained popular long after his death largely due to his inspirational texts. Regretfully, changing times and literary tastes have lessened the impact of Osler’s addresses despite the timelessness of his ideals and practical advice. Charles Bryan has successfully mended the disfavor in the present volume. Framing the great physician’s message in contemporary, easily accessible terms, he allows modern readers to rediscover the immense appeal and pragmatism of Osler’s invigorating writings.
This volume is based on the author’s conviction that Osler was, above all, a motivator. He set high personal goals, achieved them, and inspired others to do the same. Bryan merges what Osler wrote, said, and did with the main themes of today’s motivational literature–time management, mentoring, positive thinking, and seeking a balanced life are some examples. He also draws upon the great writers–Shakespeare, Cervantes, Montaigne, Plutarch, and others–whom Osler prescribed as bedside reading for his medical students. Osler emerges as a real-life human being, not a paper saint, but a person who sought the best from his culture and knowledge, and managed to give his best in return. Readers will find this book useful not only as an index to Oslerian thought but also as a guide to principle-based yet pragmatic everyday living.

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Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness

Best-selling publisher Linda Joy brings you a powerful collection of stories from twenty-seven amazing women who have entered a brave new world of conscious, deliberate, positive-and most of all, happy-living. Through trials and triumphs great and small, these fearless female leaders prove that true fulfillment is the result of connecting to inner wisdom and making choices which honor the truths revealed there. The Reflection Questions which follow each story create a unique ‘active reading experience’ which will empower you to integrate the vital lessons of each woman’s journey into your own life. These honest, authentic stories from real women will make you smile, cry, and maybe even laugh out loud-but more importantly, they’ll prove to you that everyone, no matter her background or circumstances, can make the powerful choice to be happy! Contributing authors for Choosing Happiness include: Lisa Marie Rosati, Stacey Martino, Stacey Curnow, Mal Duane, Mary E. Pritchard, Ph.D., Laura Clark, Wendy Van de Poll, Kellyann Schaefer, Peggy Nolan, Shelley Lundquist, Shann Vander Leek, Debra Reble, Ph.D., Boni Lonnsburry, Shelley Riutta, Kristi Ling, Lisa Wells, Christy Whitman, Mia Moran, Lynda Monk, Alexa Linton, Sangita Patel, Linda Bard, Sandi Gordon, Tiffany Kane, Marianne MacKenzie, Tina Van Leuven, and Stacey Hoffer Weckstein. “I am deeply touched by the bravery, courage and depth these extraordinary women went to in telling their transformational stories with such openness and vulnerability,” says Joy. “Though each of their journeys are different, you’ll discover a sacred truth woven through each one – that even in the midst of life’s messiness we all hold the power to choose happiness. What an honor to hold space for these soul-inspiring women.” Praise for Choosing Happiness: “You deserve to be wildly happy, and happiness comes down to powerful choices more than circumstances. These stories provide true examples of finding your mojo and turning our lives around, one choice at a time.” Tama Kieves, best-selling author of This Time I Dance! Creating the Work You Love, Inspired & Unstoppable: Wildly Succeeding in Your Life’s Work, and A Year Without Fear. “We don’t always choose the hand we are dealt, but we can choose how we move forward as we play the hand amidst adversity and change. The inspiring stories in Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness will ignite you and show you that choosing happiness is a way to move forward in life.” Kristine Carlson, coauthor of the New York Times best-selling Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff book series. “Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness truly is inspiration for any soul. These stories of courage, wisdom, and transformation will touch your heart, inspire your mind, heal your sadness, and light up your life. Knowing that others have gone through the fire, overcome the fear, and seen the gift within is a beautiful thing. Best-selling inspirational publisher Linda Joy has hit it out of the park again!” Debra Oakland, founder of LivinginCourage.com