Skyhorse publishing aug 2021 (6 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - USA TODAY BESTSELLER!The Ground Is Moving The death of George Floyd at the hands of police in the summer of 2020 shocked the nation. As riots rocked American cities, Christians affirmed from the pulpit and in social media that "black lives matter" and that racial justice "is a gospel issue." But what if there is more to the social justice movement than those Christians understand Even worse: What if they've been duped into preaching ideas that actually oppose the Kingdom of God In this powerful book, Voddie Baucham, a preacher, professor, and cultural apologist, explains the sinister worldview behind the social justice movement and Critical Race Theoryrevealing how it already has infiltrated some seminaries, leading to internal denominational conflict, canceled careers, and lost livelihoods. Like a fault line, it threatens American culture in generaland the evangelical church in particular. Whether you're a layperson who has woken up in a strange new world and wonders how to engage sensitively and effectively in the conversation on race or a pastor who is grappling with a polarized congregation, this book offers the clarity and understanding to either hold your ground or reclaim it.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When most parenting books were written decades ago, they did not addressnor could they addressall the issues parents would face today in the era of technology and excess. Parents do not need another article that contradicts the last one they read; rather, they need insights, techniques, and strategies to tackle the issues of twenty-first-century parenting. That's what the Understanding and Loving Your Child series of books will do.Understanding and Loving Your Child with ADHD will guide parents with methods they can use to help children who suffer from ADHD build character and competence rather than conflict, failure, shame, or disconnection.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Dr. Meg Meeker's thirty years of being a pediatrician give her the understanding, compassion, and experience to help you build the healthy, loving relationship you both deserve."RACHEL CRUZE, #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of The Rachel Cruze ShowParents have never had a tougher job than now. Our culture bombards our daughters with unhealthy role models, misleads them about the consequences of early sexual activity, and even adds to the confusion of adolescences by encouraging them to question their "gender."Meg Meeker has been a pediatrician for more than thirty years, is a mother and a grandmother, and has seen it all. She knows what makes for strong, happy, healthy young womenand what puts our daughters at risk. Combining that experience with her famous common sense, she explains the eleven steps that will help your daughterwhether she's a toddler or a troubled teento achieve her full human potential.In this book, you will learn:- The four biggest questions every daughter hasand that you must answer- Why it's the quality, not the quantity, of your daughter's friends that matters- The essential, complementary roles that mothers and fathers play- The dangers of social mediaand how to help your daughter navigate them- What every daughter needs to know about God- Why depression is often a 'sexually transmitted disease'- How to launch your daughter into successful womanhoodIf you have a daughter, and worry about her future, you need Dr. Meg's advice.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Hundreds of weird and wonderful facts in this massive encyclopedia of food and drink oddities! A perfect gift for foodies and trivia fans alike!Food Weird-o-Pediaoffers up hundreds of off-kilter bits of info about food that will make you rethink what you know about even those dishes you've been eating your whole life. Organized in sections such as "Between-Meal Tidbits: Curious Facts about Snacks" and "Spice Up Your Life: Unexpected morsels about condiments, sauces and spices," each chapter offers an alphabetical encyclopedia of strange facts that will give you plenty to chew over whether reading from cover-to-cover or just flipping to a random page during a lunch break. Learn weird and obscure facts about fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meat, dairy, seafood, junk food, condiments, sauces, spices, beverages, desserts, and more, such as: - Cherries may have killed the twelfth president of the United States.- Why we call that vulgar sound we make by putting our tongue between our lips and blowing out a "raspberry.'- Enzymes on the inside of a banana peel actually encourage splinters to move toward the skin's surface.- Dark soy sauce contains ten times the antioxidants of red wine and contributed to a decrease in risk of cardiovascular disease.- The most egg yolks ever found in a single egg is nine.- Frank Sinatra was buried with a bottle of Jack Daniel's whiskey.- Hershey's Kisses get their names from the smooching sound and motion the machine made when it popped the candy onto the conveyor belt.- And many, many more! Every one of us has a deeply personal relationship to the food we eat, each as unique as we are. But there is also a lot that can surprise us about what we put in our bodyunexpected facts about staple fruits and veggies, strange backstories to our favorite sweets, and ways of whipping up a familiar dish that are downright weird. These odd aspects of the food we eat are what this book is all about.Food Weird-o-Pediais sure to provide plenty of fodder to impress friends and family over your next mealwhatever it is you're eating.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - FORGOTTEN NO MORE.The American people revere their elite combat units, but one of these noble bands has been unjustifiably forgottenuntil now.At the beginning of World War II, military planners set out to form the most ruthless, skilled, and effective force the world had ever seen. The U.S. Marines were already the world's greatest fighters, but leadership wanted a select group to conduct special operations at the highest level in the Pacific theater. And so the Marine Raiders were born.These young men, the cream of the crop, received matchless training in the arts of war. Marksmen, brawlers, and tacticians, the Marine Raiders could accomplish their objective before the enemy even knew they were there.These heroes and their exploits should be the stuff of legend. Yet even though one of their commanders was President Roosevelt's son, they have disappeared into the mists of historythe greatest warriors you've never heard of.Carole Engle Avriett's thorough telling of the Marine Raider story includes:- The personal narratives of four men who served as Marine Raiders- Frontline accounts of the Raiders' most important engagements- The explanation for their obscurity, despite their earlier fameThe Marine Raiders were one of the greatest forces ever to take the field under the American flag. After reading this book, you'll know why.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Experience American history like never before with this unique, informative, and fun guide for history buffs, whiskey enthusiasts, folks who like to cook at home, and fans of popular music.American History Through a Whiskey Glass presents a unique perspective on American history. It describes how bourbon and rye whiskey played a role in the most important events in American history, including the voyage of the Mayflower, George Washington's failed and successful political campaigns, the Civil War, pioneers moving west, Prohibition (of course), plus many more into the twenty-first century. It does so with descriptions of historical events but also with amusing anecdotes and humorous quotes from the historical figures themselves. The book carefully aligns five elements: - a narrative about whiskey's role in eight periods of American history- descriptions and tasting notes for American whiskeys that represent distilled spirits in each historical period- tutorials on how whiskey is produced and its numerous varieties- period-specific food recipes drawn mostly from historical cookbooks- playlists of the popular music during each period The book gives readers an integrated and entertaining perspective on popular culture in America at different times, revealing how Americans have politicked, drank their native spirits, ate, and sang. But it does more; readers will not only learn about America's history, they can experience it through numerous illustrations, whiskey tasting, food, and music. It provides an opportunity for readers to be involved in a truly immersive approach to life-long learning . . . and it's fun.…