Here are 25,000 quotations drawn from the history, politics, literature, religions, science, and popular culture of the world--ranging from the earliest Chinese sages through Shakespeare to the present day.

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An illustrated dictionary with quick definitions that give instant access to core meanings. Complex technical terms are defined in straightforward English and there is advice on how to avoid mistakes. It also includes an easy-to-use pronunciation system and thousands of geographical and biographical entries.

This tenth revised edition contains almost 75,000 quotations from nearly 5000 authors, arranged by subject, and indexed.

Featuring the stories of fourteen Black women scholars, Black Womanist Leadership: Tracing the Motherline offers a culturally based model of Black women's leadership practices, and examines the mother-daughter transmission of these skills. The personal narratives fit into a storytelling tradition that reveals the ways Black mothers and women of the community—the Motherline—teach girls the "ways women lead." The essays present a range of different practical and theoretical issues of leadership and development, including mother nurture, emulation of and divergence from core values, internalized oppression, self determination, representation of the physical self, guardianship/governance of the body, cooperative economics, activism, contentiousness with or differentiation from the mother, and negotiation of leadership across public and private spheres. Together, they make a compelling argument for the necessity of continuing to teach the cultural and gender-specific resistance to oppression that has been passed along the Motherline, and to adapt this Motherline tradition to the lives and needs of women and girls in the 21st century.

The fascinating story of how creative cooperation inspired two of the world’s most celebrated musical acts. The Beatles and Duke Ellington’s Orchestra stand as the two greatest examples of collaboration in music history. Through his highly original examination of these two musical legends, Duke University musicologist Thomas Brothers delivers a portrait of the creative process at work, demonstrating that the cooperative method at the foundation of these two artist- groups was the primary reason for their unmatched musical success. While clarifying the historical record of who wrote what, with whom, and how, Brothers brings the past to life with a breadth of musical knowledge that reverberates through every page, and analyses of songs from Lennon and McCartney’s Strawberry Fields Forever to Billy Strayhorn’s Chelsea Bridge. Help! describes in rich detail the music and mastery of two cultural leaders whose popularity has never dimmed. “This is musicology with taste as well as ears.” — Wall Street Journal “Adds significantly to our knowledge of popular music and iconic musicians of the 20th century.” — Philadelphia Inquirer

What makes more sense, your innermost vision of freedom or governments mediocre replica? In A Spirits Cry For Freedom, author Dave Fontaine mixes compelling poetry with years of research in his ongoing battle with government corruption. Examining the true essence of freedom, sovereignty, and bullying; he awakens reflection on the progress of society today and raises questions about governments increasingly backward momentum. Through the eyes of organized society, poetic style traverses the essence of humanity, origin, stride, purpose, intended goal, and historic repetition of government gone astray. With Americas founding laws and Morality and Reason, in-depth analysis covers government structure, propaganda, ignorance, presumption, and greed. Detailing a widespread cold war of words against our Republic of one People, our fundamental documents prove systematic deterioration is jeopardizing all of our, and our childrens future. A Spirits Cry for Freedom seeks to awaken readers to strategically implanted misconceptions about freedom and governments security role. It rips the roots out from under governments hidden agenda and present political campaigners misdirection. It seeks to provide insight into the escalation of terrorism and our contribution. This book also serves to guide those who seek higher meaning in life and all who hold or seek public office. It is a formal Petition (legal Cry) to our U.S. Supreme Court.

Information systems security continues to grow and change based on new technology and Internet usage trends. In order to protect your organization's confidential information, you need information on the latest trends and practical advice from an authority you can trust. The new ISSO Guide is just what you need. Information Systems Security Officer's Guide, Second Edition, from Gerald Kovacich has been updated with the latest information and guidance for information security officers. It includes more information on global changes and threats, managing an international information security program, and additional metrics to measure organization performance. It also includes six entirely new chapters on emerging trends such as high-tech fraud, investigative support for law enforcement, national security concerns, and information security consulting. This essential guide covers everything from effective communication to career guidance for the information security officer. You'll turn to it again and again for practical information and advice on establishing and managing a successful information protection program. - Six new chapters present the latest information and resources to counter information security threats - Every chapter contains opening objectives and closing summaries to clarify key points - Accessible, easy-to-read style for the busy professional

Christian Basics 101 is a concise survey of foundational tenets of the Christian faith designed to enhance spiritual growth and service. Its thirteen lesson format makes it an excellent resource for pastor classes, Sunday School curriculums, and Camp/Retreat studies. Frank Shivers has been in vocational evangelism since 1974 and is a member both of his State and National Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists. He is a graduate of Charleston Southern University (BA) and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (Th.M). Frank has authored ten books including Soulwinning 101, The Evangelistic Invitation 101 and Revivals 101. In addition to conducting crusades, revivals, and evangelistic rallies, Frank hosts student camps and retreats at Longridge Camp and Retreat Center, Ridgeway, South Carolina, a facility owned and operated by his ministry. Frank lives in Columbia, South Carolina with his wife Mary. You may contact Frank at FrankShivers.com.

The author has assembled a collection of 3,676 last words from a select group of individuals as they faced their approaching demise. This compilation illuminates a group of beings ranging from convicted criminals to the most holy. Some serenely committed their souls to a higher being while others railed against oncoming death. Many are famous, some are notorious, and others blur into a less well-defined subgroup. The majority of entries consist of final spoken words, but a few wills, epitaphs, diaries, and last letters are also included in this collection. A brief sketch of each person includes birth and death dates, country of origin, and a short biographical sketch. Farewells spoken after the turn of the twenty-first century ensure that this compilation has some of the most up-to-date material in this genre.