In order to indicate good faith and honesty, the sign of Saint Andrew was placed after the signature on all important documents. This sign is quite like the letter x. Contracts and agreements were not considered binding until each ...
Author: Webb Garrison
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 9781418530587
Category: Reference
Page: 256
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Once upon a time… Tying the knot actually involved tying a knot-not saying vows. Meanwhile, a thinking cap wasn’t just a cute idea for schoolchildren, but an actual hat worn by scholars in the Middle Ages. Oh, and when you make no bones about something, you should consider yourself lucky you aren’t choking on a chicken foot. What’s in a Word? Answers the question it poses, more than three hundred times over. You’ll learn which side of the bed is the wrong side, and why the word “nickname” is simply the product of slurred speech. Webb Garrison’s etymological journey through the origins of words and phrases, both common and obscure, is sure to fascinate wordsmiths of every stripe.
In addition, if there is no good word to describe the middle ground, try using a number scale to describe the feeling. For example, with anxiety, if the absolute worst anxiety is a 10, then perhaps public speaking is a 7, thinking about ...
Author: Ph. D. Mark Bowers
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 9780578084329
Category: Family & Relationships
Page: 284
View: 509
Sosh is an approach to social skills based on a decade of work with children, adolescents, and young adults who struggle with social difficulties. The Sosh framework divides social functioning into five areas essential to social skills development and success: Relate (Connect with Others), Relax (Reduce Stress), Regulate (Manage Behaviors), Reason (Think it Through) and Recognize (Understand Feelings).
Dost thou deny His that it was written , that He is the spotless goodness , in Whom is thy hope of good reflection and ... The Word , confounding the Persons of the Father and then , is good — the Word , of whom it is Son , as the ...
Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. Psalm 119:67 For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men. Lamentations 3:33 NIV It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your ...
Author: Nola Estwick
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 9781490836287
Category: Religion
Page: 322
View: 674
"Nola's first published book, which I highly recommend to readers, is a testimony to the importance of the preeminent values of trust and faith. As a writer she communicates in an engaging style, producing many powerful and deep insights dressed in the cloak of humor." -H.E . The Hon Robert. L. Morris, Barbados Ambassador to CARICOM and the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) This work represents a journey into a previously under-explored aspect of our spirituality. This book is a must-read, particularly for those of us who are engaged in our own struggles with a humanity that needs to be taught the lesson of faith." -Pedro L.V.Welch (Professor) Dean (Faculty of Humanities), (UWI) "Personal, practical, pulsating and prayer-based, a life-story that will strengthen your faith in God, change your outlook on life and how to deal with the sometimes daunting but 'God-allowed' situations we often face." -Vincent Yearwood, Church Elder and Retired Business Leader "It gives me great pleasure to endorse this great feat of spiritual and emotional victory captured in almost 300 pages of beauty, style, and poise. Nola's commitment to 'share her journey' is beyond admiration. I unreservedly endorse this book as a divinely appointed and written testimony of inspiration, guidance and love." -Dr. Stephen Pilgrim, PhD, MCIM, MIMgt - Former Vice President (USC) "When God speaks, He desires obedience from the heart. This willing submission to God's Word is the golden vein of truth in this inspiring work. For that reason, I recommend it without hesitation. Obedience is life." -Pastor Randy Skeete, International Evangelist
Good. Now pronounce this out loud: 'Aiea. This is a good word to know because it's the only city in the entire United States composed entirely of vowels. (Okay, so it's only good to know if you get turned on by that sort of thing.) ...
Author: Lee Gruenfeld
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Verlag
ISBN: 9781782550051
Category: Sports & Recreation
Page: 224
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Best-selling novelist and non-fiction writer Lee Gruenfeld has been entertaining the triathlon world with hilarious essays, in-depth profiles and insightful observations for more than a decade. Now his best writings have been collected into a single volume that will let long-time fans relive their favorite pieces while introducing new readers to his unique voice. Anyone who likes sports – any sports – and great writing will love this collection of amusing, penetrating, and often totally off-the-wall observations.
If art represents reality, Plato fears it will lead to confusion, but Aristotle is confident it can convey truth. ... For example, “Because every word in this essay is a good word, the whole essay must be a good essay.” Division.
Author: Helen Buss Mitchell
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781337672047
Category: Education
Page: 560
View: 745
Mitchell's ROOTS OF WISDOM: A TAPESTRY OF PHILOSOPHICAL TRADITIONS, Eighth Edition, invites readers to explore universal and current philosophical issues through a rich tapestry of worldviews that include the ideas and traditions of men and women from the West, Asia, the Americas and Africa. No other book covers such a wide breadth of multicultural coverage coupled with a clear, concise and engaging writing style. Striking images from fine art, cartoons, poetry, movies, current events and popular music illustrate our diverse cultural inheritance and bring the issues of philosophy to life. This edition's theme of personhood is addressed in the Confucian Socially Molded Self, discussions about who is and who is not a citizen in a republic, the construction of a planned city and the question of whether other animals do or should enjoy personhood. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Hence the true meaning of his kingship is revealed only when he is raised high on the cross2” (CCC 440). ... Better to speak God's Word to power than to live in silence without integrity and wholeness. Jeremiah is the ultimate example ...
“What's the good word, my friend?” Elmer asked. Lincoln popped the cork on the bottle and caught the bubbly in one of the glasses, which he handed to Elmer before filling another for himself. “The good word is another engagement to our ...
Author: Marie Force
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 9781472255013
Category: Fiction
Page: 352
View: 175
Meet the charming Abbott family of Green Mountain in this heartwarming and sexy collection by New York Times bestseller Marie Force. Can he convince the woman of his dreams that his love is for keeps? Find out in AND I LOVE YOU . . . As the chief financial officer of the family firm, Hunter Abbott prides himself on his ability to fix things for the people he loves. But one thing he can't fix is his undeniable attraction to Megan Kane - and he's prepared to do whatever it takes to show Megan that he's the man for her. Megan's world is rocked by the news that she'll soon be alone and out of a job when her beloved sister moves overseas. She finds herself leaning on the sexy, buttoned-up accountant who isn't afraid to lay it all on the line for her. But Megan has watched too many people she loves leave her. If she risks her heart with Hunter, will he keep it safe? Can her love heal his broken heart? Find out in IT'S LOVE, ONLY LOVE . . . Ella Abbott has long been secretly in love with Gavin Guthrie. She sees that he's in a bad place and that he believes he has nothing to offer her. But one unforgettable kiss gives Ella hope. It's been seven years since Gavin lost his brother. He thought he had his grief under control, until recent painful reminders of his loss sent him spiralling. Gavin knows it wouldn't be fair to drag Ella into his darkness, but being around her soothes his aching heart. And if they can fight his demons together, maybe a future filled with love is possible after all. What's the best distraction from a broken leg? Find out in AIN'T SHE SWEET . . . Charlotte 'Charley' Abbott lives life on her own terms and, after a painful betrayal, she won't risk her heart again. So a leg injury that puts a temporary stop to her independence is a catastrophe. Especially when it means being looked after by Tyler Westcott. Charley's always claimed not to be interested in Tyler, but he sees past her prickly veneer to the real woman beneath. With a little help from Tyler, and some well-meaning meddling from her loyal siblings, can Charley be persuaded to take a leap into the unknown - and open herself to love? ***And I Love You is published in the USA as And I Love Her*** ***It's Love, Only Love is published in the USA as It's Only Love*** For more spellbinding Green Mountain romance, check out the whole series: Your Love Is All I Need, Let Me Hold Your Hand, I Saw You Standing There, And I Love You, You'll Be Mine, It's Love, Only Love and Ain't She Sweet.
Yes, Debs acknowledged, without apology or the caution of a man facing a long prison term: he was a critic of the military ... that a change was due in the interests of the people, that the time had come for a better form of government, ...
Author: John Nichols
Publisher: Verso
ISBN: 9781844676798
Category: History
Page: 307
View: 239
In response to the recent political red-baiting by some conservatives, the author offers a history of American socialism, highlighting such prominent socialists as Eugene V. Debs, Horace Greeley and Helen Keller and arguing that the United States owes many of its basic institutions, such as Social Security, to the ideas and efforts of American socialists. Original.
ing a word to a neighbor . ” “ And was it the little ladies gave you the “ Ay , Johnnie , a kind word ' s good , ” said tart ? " asked Mrs. Bryan , now coming over Mrs. Bryan , when she had closed the door to Johnnie's bedside ...