First 720 pages of Lost Highway Times/Times of Hate Times of Joy website at http: //leftthought.blogspot.com. Deals with practically everything in the political and philosophical, and cultural spectrum. Goes from traditional socialist themes to counter-culture, to libertarian socialism and anarchism, to thoughts on religion, to the exploration of obscure but important philosophical movements and figures and how their ideas figure into today's world. Talks a lot about history and explores parallels between different historical epochs. Includes the evaluation of the present day as threatening to veer into fascism, and looks at what some of the structural and economic causes of this veering into could be, why, in the post 9/11 world this is more likely to happen. Everything is mixed in together, and, because it's large format, this is actually much bigger than a conventional 720 page book; this is more like a 900 page conventional format book, and that's only the first 2 years, four months, of the website

The book is an overview of the various things going on in our deteriorating society with appropriate descriptions and with the opportunity to make appropriate choices during the process as one reads from chapter to chapter. The book combines the political world, the philosophical world, and the Christian world, as well as includes references to the deceptive practices currently underway to attack the Christian faith and the Christian church by Progressives, Democrats, and left-wing agitators. The hope for the world is revealed and discussed with the opportunity for a final decision based upon the evidence of the book.

Passionate Joy connects the psychological and spiritual understanding of our least discussed human emotion. This book reflects the dawn of a revolutionary approach to living. Norman Vincent Peale anointed Jim McReynolds as minister of joy to the world. The most important characteristic of a minister of joy is humility. This book teaches people the purpose of our lives is to create an atmosphere for joy and miracles to happen. Life is difficult. Building a wealth of joy enables us to know happiness. Readers will enter the joy of the Lord as they reflect upon their own joy. This book can be used as a text for study groups. Questions for reflections are included at the end of each chapter. This book was envisioned during studies at Vanderbilt University and the University of Oxford in England. The material has been shared during a lifetime of weekend retreats, conferences, and seminars for churches, schools, workplaces, and community groups.

Mrs. Louise Mallard, afflicted with a heart condition, reflects on the death of her husband from the safety of her locked room. Originally published in Vogue magazine, “The Story of an Hour” was retitled as “The Dream of an Hour,” when it was published amid much controversy under its new title a year later in St. Louis Life. “The Story of an Hour” was adapted to film in The Joy That Kills by director Tina Rathbone, which was part of a PBS anthology called American Playhouse. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

The messages highlighted in Final Call seek to inspire others to have faith and stay positive even when things are not going well in their lives. Poet Anson Hughes has chronicled topics as diverse as life, love, and loss in this new poetry collection. From the beauty and clarity of God's love to the challenges of his disease Scleroderma as described in the poem My Perpetual Testament, the emotions of his poetry come shining through with profound depth. Hughes believes that writing is a gift, and he has cherished the opportunity to share his poems with so many people over the years. He credits the Holy Spirit for inspiring his writing in Final Call, a collection of poems that speaks of his values in life and his faith in God's love. All Things Are Mine If I ask I shall receive, if I seek, I shall find If I knock it shall be opened because all things are mine If I believe in my heart without a shadow of a doubt that all things are mine then it shall come about All things are mine because all things belong to Christ Christ belongs to God who holds the keys to death and life We are heirs to all things present and to come The victory is ours and our battle is already won If I ask I shall receive, if I seek, I shall find If I knock it shall be opened because all things are mine

The author explores dozens of scriptural passages from the psalms, offering personal ideas and insights and sharing his testimony that "no matter what the trouble and trial of the day may be, we start and finish with the eternal truth that God is for us."--

Whether contending with nihilists, botching a kidnapping pay-off, watching as his beloved rug is micturated upon, or simply bowling and drinking Caucasians, the Dude—or El Duderino if you’re not into the whole brevity thing—abides. As embodied by Jeff Bridges, the main character of the 1998 Coen brothers’ film The Big Lebowski is a modern hero who has inspired festivals, burlesque interpretations, and even a religion (Dudeism). Film author and curator Jenny M. Jones tells the full story of the Dude, from how the Coen brothers came up with the idea for a modern LA noir to never-been-told anecdotes about the film’s production, its critical and commercial reception, and, finally, how it came to be such an international cult hit. Achievers, as Lebowski fans call themselves, will discover many hidden truths, including why it is that Walter Sobchak (John Goodman) is so obsessed with Vietnam, what makes Theodore Donald “Donny” Kerabatsos (Steve Buscemi) so confused all the time, how the film defies genre, and what unexpected surprise Bridges got during filming of the Gutterballs dream sequence. (Hint: it involved curly wigs and a gurney.) Interspersed throughout are sidebars, interviews with members of the film’s cast and crew, scene breakdowns, guest essays by prominent experts on Lebowski language, music, filmmaking techniques, and more, and hundreds of photographs—including many of artwork inspired by the film.

THIS TIME, FOREVER He wanted her now—but what about forever? Adam Cabot was back—and determined to reclaim Georgia as his bride! But Georgia had no intention of coming meekly to heel. She told herself she was done with loving Adam, and now she planned to marry safe, rich Steven. Adam had caused Georgia more heartache than he could possibly know, yet here he was, thinking that he just had to tell her he wanted her and she'd fall back into his arms…and his bed. Of course she wouldn't! So why was she finding it so difficult to tell Adam no?