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A Place to Stand

Author : Jimmy Santiago Baca
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN 13 : 1555848907
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (558 download)

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Download or read book A Place to Stand written by Jimmy Santiago Baca and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pushcart Prize–winning poet’s memoir of his criminal youth and years in prison: a “brave and heartbreaking” tale of triumph over brutal adversity (The Nation). Jimmy Santiago Baca’s “astonishing narrative” of his life before, during, and immediately after the years he spent in the maximum-security prison garnered tremendous critical acclaim. An important chronicle that “affirms the triumph of the human spirit,” it went on to win the prestigious 2001 International Prize (Arizona Daily Star). Long considered one of the best poets in America today, Baca was illiterate at the age of twenty-one when he was sentenced to five years in Florence State Prison for selling drugs in Arizona. This raw, unflinching memoir is the remarkable tale of how he emerged after his years in the penitentiary—much of it spent in isolation—with the ability to read and a passion for writing poetry. “Proof there is always hope in even the most desperate lives.” —Fort Worth Star-Telegram “A hell of a book, quite literally. You won’t soon forget it.” —The San Diego U-T “This book will have a permanent place in American letters.” —Jim Harrison, New York Times–bestselling author of A Good Day to Die

Finding a Place to Stand

Author : Edward R Shapiro
Publisher : Phoenix Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 1800130309
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Finding a Place to Stand written by Edward R Shapiro and published by Phoenix Publishing House. This book was released on 2020-04-29 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What stands between us and authoritarianism seems increasingly fragile. Democratic practices are under attack by foreign intrusion into elections; voter suppression restricts citizen participation. Nations are turning to autocratic leaders in the face of rapid social change. Democratic values and open society can only be preserved if citizens can discover and claim their voices. We access society through our organisations, yet the collective voices and irrationalities of these organisations do not currently offer clear pathways for individuals to locate themselves. How can we move through the mounting chaos of our social systems, through our multiple roles in groups and institutions, to find a voice that matters? What kind of perspective will allow institutional leaders to facilitate the discovery of active citizenship and support engagement? This book draws on psychodynamic systems thinking to offer a new understanding of the journey from being an individual to joining society as a citizen. With detailed stories, the steps - and the conscious and unconscious linkages - from being a family member, to entering outside groups, to taking up and making sense of institutional roles, illuminate the process of claiming the citizen role. With the help of leaders who recognise and utilise the dynamics of social systems, there may be hope for us as citizens to use our institutional experiences to discover a place to stand.

A Place to Stand

Author : Gene Edward Veith (Jr.)
Publisher : Cumberland House Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781581824209
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (242 download)

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Download or read book A Place to Stand written by Gene Edward Veith (Jr.) and published by Cumberland House Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New entry in the Leaders In Action Series. Offers a spiritual biography of Martin Luther.

Critical Encounters with Texts

Author : Margaret Himley
Publisher : Pearson
ISBN 13 : 9780536954282
Total Pages : 684 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (542 download)

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Download or read book Critical Encounters with Texts written by Margaret Himley and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2005 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Stand Out

Author : Dorie Clark
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0698170482
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (981 download)

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Download or read book Stand Out written by Dorie Clark and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Standing out is no longer optional Too many people believe that if they keep their heads down and work hard, they’ll be recognized on the merits of their work. But that’s simply not true anymore. “Safe” jobs disappear daily, and the clamor of everyday life drowns out ordinary contributions. To make a name for yourself, to create true job security, and to make a difference in the world, you have to share your unique perspective and inspire others to take action. But in a noisy world where it seems everything’s been said—and shouted from the rooftops—how can your ideas stand out? Fortunately, you don’t have to be a genius or a worldwide superstar to make an impact. Drawing on interviews with more than fifty thought leaders in fields ranging from business to genomics to urban planning, Dorie Clark shows how these masters achieved success and how anyone—with hard work—can do the same. Whether it’s learning to ask the right questions, developing and building on an expert niche, or combining disparate fields to get a new perspective, Clark outlines ways to develop the ideas that set you apart. Of course, having a breakthrough insight is only half the battle. If you really want to share your ideas, you have to find a way to build an audience, communicate your message, and inspire others to embrace your vision. Starting small is fine; Clark provides a step-by-step guide to help you leverage your existing networks, attract new people to your cause, and, ultimately, build a community around your ideas. Featuring vivid examples based on interviews with influencers such as Seth Godin, David Allen, and Daniel Pink, Clark shows you how to break through and ensure that your ideas get noticed. Becoming a thought leader in your company or in your profession is the ultimate career insurance. But—even more important—it’s also a chance to change the world for the better. Whatever your cause, perspective, or point of view, the world can’t afford for the best ideas to remain buried inside you. Whether it’s how to improve the educational system or how to make your company more efficient, your ideas matter. The world needs your insights, and it’s time to be bold.

Working in the Dark

Author : Jimmy Baca
Publisher : UNM Press
ISBN 13 : 0890135932
Total Pages : 127 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Working in the Dark written by Jimmy Baca and published by UNM Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baca passionately explores the troubled years of his youth, from which he emerged with heightened awareness of his ethnic identify as a Chicano, his role as a witness for the misunderstood tribal life of the barrio, and his redemptive vocation as a poet.

Martín and Meditations on the South Valley: Poems

Author : Jimmy Santiago Baca
Publisher : New Directions Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0811223329
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Martín and Meditations on the South Valley: Poems written by Jimmy Santiago Baca and published by New Directions Publishing. This book was released on 1987-10-17 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fiercely moving, the two long narrative poems of Martín & Meditations on the South Valley revolve around the semi-autobiographical figure of Martin, a mestizo or "detribalized Apache." Fiercely moving, the two long narrative poems of Martín & Meditations on the South Valley revolve around the semi-autobiographical figure of Martin, a mestizo or "detribalized Apache." Abandoned as a child and a long time on the hard path to building his own family, Martin at last finds his home in the stubborn and beautiful world of the barrio. Jimmy Santiago Baca "writes with unconcealed passion," Denise Levertov states in her introduction, “but he is far from being a naive realist; what makes his writing so exciting to me is the way in which it manifests both an intense lyricism and that transformative vision which perceives the mythic and archetypal significance of life-events."

Who Shall Be Able To Stand?

Author : Wilcox
Publisher : Shadow Mountain
ISBN 13 : 9781609087005
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book Who Shall Be Able To Stand? written by Wilcox and published by Shadow Mountain. This book was released on 2011-08-03 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Singing at the Gates

Author : Jimmy Santiago Baca
Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0802192904
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book Singing at the Gates written by Jimmy Santiago Baca and published by Grove/Atlantic, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This fiery retrospective collection” of poetry by the acclaimed Chicano-American author of A Place to Stand is “warm and furious...righteous and prayerful” (Booklist). Award-winning writer Jimmy Santiago Baca is lauded for his talent in weaving personal and political threads to create a pertinent and poignant narrative. He addresses universal issues with passion, grace, and vivid sensory detail. Singing at the Gates is a collection of Baca’s work stretching across four decades—poems that revitalize the national dialogue: raging against war and imprisonment, celebrating family and the bonds of friendship, heightening appreciation for and consciousness of the environment. A career-spanning selection, it includes poems drawn from Baca’s first chapbook, letters he wrote from prison to a woman named Mariposa, and recent meditations on the significance of breaking through oppression. “A poet whose voice, brutal and tender, is unique in America.”—The Nation

The Power of Place

Author : Daniel Grothe
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 1400212545
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book The Power of Place written by Daniel Grothe and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed teaching pastor Daniel Grothe speaks to the sense of loneliness that many feel in today's age of hypermobility and noncommittal wandering, reminding us of the ancient vow of stability and teaching us how we can lead a richer life of friendship, community, and purpose. Unlike previous generations that had to stay put, many people today have unprecedented access to a lifestyle of mobility. We can explore and bounce from place to place, never settling down or making anywhere home. And while it feels freeing to be able to try something new whenever we want--whether it's a new job, a new city, a new group of friends, or even a new church--somewhere along the way, we discover we're missing something. We may be paying our bills and have a roof over our heads, but we're lonely and unfulfilled, disconnected and unsatisfied. What's that all about? What is the missing piece? In The Power of Place, pastor Daniel Grothe speaks to the human ache for home and makes a countercultural case for staying put. He calls us to reject the myth of Christian individuality and instead embrace the richness of commitment and community, arguing that we must stay in one place as long as we can, plant our lives, and let roots take hold. Because only then can we experience the deep fulfillment, friendship, and fruitfulness God created us for.

Stand Tall

Author : Joan Bauer
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0142404276
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (424 download)

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Download or read book Stand Tall written by Joan Bauer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-08-16 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tree, a six-foot-three-inch twelve-year-old, copes with his parents' recent divorce and his failure as an athlete by helping his grandfather, a Vietnam vet and recent amputee, and Sophie, a new girl at school.

What We Find

Author : Robyn Carr
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 0778318850
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (783 download)

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Download or read book What We Find written by Robyn Carr and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Look for Robyn's new book, The Best of Us, a story about family, second chances and choosing to live your best life--order your copy today Join Robyn Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Virgin River and Thunder Point series, as she explores the healing powers of rural Colorado in a brand-new story of fresh starts, budding relationships and one woman's journey to finding the happiness she's long been missing Between the urban bustle of Denver and the high-stress environment of a career in neurosurgery, Maggie Sullivan has hit a wall. When an emergency high-risk procedure results in the death of a teenager, Maggie finds herself in the middle of a lawsuit--and experiencing levels of anxiety she's never faced before. She knows she needs to slow down before she burns out completely, and the best place she can think to do that is Sullivan's Crossing. Named for Maggie's great-grandfather, the land and charming general store at the crossroads of the Colorado and the Continental Divide Trails have been passed down through the generations and now belong to Maggie's eccentric father, Sully. When she shows up unannounced, he welcomes her with open arms, and she relishes the opportunity to indulge in his simple way of life. But shortly after arriving, Maggie's world is rocked once again and she must take on more responsibility than she'd planned. Though she's relieved a quiet and serious-looking hiker, Cal Jones, is willing to lend a hand, Maggie is suspicious of this mysterious man's eagerness to help--until she finds out the true reason for his deliberate isolation. Though Cal and Maggie each struggle with loss and loneliness, the time they spend together gives Maggie hope for something brighter just on the horizon...if only they can learn to find peace and healing--and perhaps love--with each other.

Healing Earthquakes

Author : Jimmy Santiago Baca
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN 13 : 0802198546
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book Healing Earthquakes written by Jimmy Santiago Baca and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning collection of poems that vividly capture the astonishing emotional range of an entire romance from beginning to end. Jimmy Santiago Baca introduces us to a man and woman before they are acquainted and re-creates their first meeting, falling in love, their decision to make a family, the eventual realization of each other’s irreconcilable faults, the resulting conflicts, the breakup and hostility, and, finally, their transcendence of the bitterness and resentment. Throughout the relationship we are privy to the couple’s anguish of loneliness, the heady rush of new love, the irritations and joys of raising children, the difficulties in truly knowing someone, the doldrums of breakup, and so on. It is impossible not to identify with these characters and to recognize the universal drama of human connection. As he weaves this story, Baca explores many of his traditional themes: the beauty and cruelty of the desert lands where he spent much of his life, the grace and wisdom of animals, and the quiet dignity of life on small Chicano farms. An extraordinary work that “expresses both bliss and heartache with lyric intensity” from one of America’s finest poets (Booklist). “Baca is a force in American poetry . . . His words heal, inspire, and elicit the earthly response of love.” —Garrett Hongo “[Baca] writes with unconcealed passion . . . what makes his writing so exciting to me is the way in which it manifests both an intense lyricism and that transformative vision which perceives the mythic and archetypal significance of life-events.” —Denise Levertov

Old Friend from Far Away

Author : Natalie Goldberg
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416535039
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book Old Friend from Far Away written by Natalie Goldberg and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-03-10 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her first book to focus solely on writing since her classic work "Writing Down the Bones," Goldberg reaffirms her status as one of the foremost teachers by redefining the practice of writing memoir.

Stand Out of Our Light

Author : James Williams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1108429092
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Stand Out of Our Light written by James Williams and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Argues that human freedom is threatened by systems of intelligent persuasion developed by tech giants who compete for our time and attention. This title is also available as Open Access.

Certainty: A Place to Stand

Author : Grant Richison
Publisher : Castle Quay Books
ISBN 13 : 1894860764
Total Pages : 359 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (948 download)

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Download or read book Certainty: A Place to Stand written by Grant Richison and published by Castle Quay Books. This book was released on 2011-02-15 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two centuries before Christ, the Greek mathematician and inventor Archimedes experimented with the lever. He declared that he could “move the earth” if he had a place to stand somewhere in the cosmos. People need a certain place to stand, a point of reference beyond the self. In this bold critique of the emergent church of postevangelicals, Dr. Grant Richison, well-known Bible expositor (versebyversecommentary.com), draws a line in the sand to prevent further erosion of the certainty that we can stand on the absolute truth of the Bible. In his rejection of relativism, he lights the way for those who would present the gospel with certainty and clarity.

The Crossroads of Should and Must

Author : Elle Luna
Publisher : Hachette+ORM
ISBN 13 : 0761184201
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (611 download)

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Download or read book The Crossroads of Should and Must written by Elle Luna and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are two paths in life: Should & Must. We arrive at this crossroads over and over again, and every day. And we get to choose. Starting out or starting over, making a career change or making a life change, the most life-affirming thing you can do is to honor the voice inside that says your have something special to give, and then heed the call and act. Many have traveled this road before. Here’s how you can, too. #choosemust An inspirational gift book for every recent graduate, every artist, every seeker, and every career change.