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Raising a Smile is so worthwhile,<br>(And took us ages to compile),<br>Lots of cartoons, stories and rhymes<br>(And lots of local grammatical crimes).<br><br>So buy this book, it's parful funny,<br>And you'll help to raise some money<br>For Northern Ireland Children's Hospice,<br>A grand wee place for ill kids, so it is.
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Making Arguments: Reason in Context offers a new approach to the teaching of argumentation and debate.<br><br>Nearly all argumentation courses and textbooks tilt toward one of two extremes:<br><br>* Critical thinking/informal logic, in which the "laws" of reasoning are universal and not affected by audience or context<br><br>* Public speaking, in which adaptation to the audience and winning assent trumps logic and reasoning<br><br>At the first extreme are texts that stress flaws in arguments and how to discern them. Their focus tends to be on the logic (making deductive inferences and avoiding deductive mistakes or other errors of inference) and/or the recognition of fallacies (deficient or fake arguments). They also deal with the messy ambiguities of language. Generally, this approach omits the concept of an audience. And it does not explain how spotting the flaws in reasoning, or improving one's reasoning, translates into the ability to make an effective argument. Further, it is not clear how to address audiences whose grasp of logic is shaky.<br><br>At the other extreme are books (especially public speaking textbooks) that err in the opposite direction. They are fixated on audience. As a result, their advice about how to argue is grounded in audience adaptation. In fact, the process of reasoning is nearly subordinated to such secondary considerations as style, delivery, and organization. And again, the connection between critical thinking/logic and audience is rarely examined.<br><br>In Making Arguments, we propose to consider argument at the nexus of invention and judgment, the two endpoints from which logic and public speaking examine argumentation, respectively. By looking at the "stuff" that comes between an argument's design and its delivery, we hope to enrich the understanding and the study of argument, as both a theoretical and applied discipline.<br><br>In particular, we want to answer some questions that are seldom addressed in print:<br><br>* What is the starting point for augmentation? When do we even need to argue?<br><br>* When should one embrace, and when should one avoid, arguing?<br><br>* Why does the same argument work in one place and fail in another?<br><br>* Are most audiences capable of understanding a complex argument?<br><br>* With what authority can one make an argument—absent expertise in the field in which the argument takes place?<br><br>* Are there substantive differences between oral and written argument?<br><br>* What does it mean to "present" an argument?<br><br>* Can someone control the argumentative situation/context to the benefit of his/her position?<br><br>* How can argument educate and improve the arguer?<br><br>* Can we learn the "truth" by arguing?<br><br>This book addresses the whole advocacy process as a series of concatenated intellectual decisions affecting how arguments are created, ordered, rendered, and produced—with judgment as the over-arching concern.
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Superior communication. interpersonal and other people skills, collectively known as Soft Skills are essential for success in life especially for business persons and technocrats in the global village. <br><br>This guide addresses this need, in a simple and effective way.<br><br>Because American business practices and American English are fast becoming popular all over the world, this writing is in the American Context with emphasis is on American English. <br><br>Persons with English as second language, US immigrants, perspective immigrants, technocrats and those who are exposed to multi-cultural environments will find this to be a valuable asset.<br><br>This book was first published in India and well received. It is used as a resource by college trainers in Soft Skills. <br><br>Author Raj Gadasalli is a reputed International business executive and a naturalized US national. Raj has a bachelors degree in Engineering from India and MBA, PhD from the US. After retiring from GE as an International Marketing Manager he took to academics and writing.
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The Injustice of Justice is a purposeful book designed to introduce the public as well as the profession to an alternate method of policing with a whole-community and responsibility-based approach. Don has written the book from the perspective of a businessman whose interest and subsequent involvement stems first from his employee, then a compassionate and compelling group of individuals in law enforcement and our justice system.<br><br>"Equal protection under the law is one of the basic premises of the American justice system. Yet many Americans feel this concept is not only elusive, but virtually impossible to attain. It's something we hope for and work to make real. Chief Grady has given us a practical approach to seeking justice while at the same time practicing reality. His book should be a must read for courses in community-police relations and for individuals and groups who want to better understand how our criminal justice system works, what good policing is, what changes are needed, and how we can all engage in making it happen. One of the great divides in our country is how different racial, ethnic, gender and age groups view law enforcement and the criminal justice system. <br><br>Donald Grady, Ph.D. has written an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand and easy-to-decipher book that becomes more intriguing with each page. I love it!"<br>—Danny K. Davis, Ph.D.; U.S. Representative; 7th Congressional District, Illinois
Twilight Inspirations: Poems,Thoughts and Reminiscence Inspired By the Twilight Saga - V.L. Boone's Fowler
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Poems and thoughts inspired by the Twilight love story.<br><br>Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend 100 years alone, never finding your soulmate..........giving up all hope and then suddenly, there she is, standing before you? Knowing that to have her you must take away her life? Torn between what you want and what is right? <br><br>Inspired writings of love, hate, misunderstanding, tension, friendship, fate and finding your soulmate....................
Raising Champions: Coaching Children Into Responsible Adulthood (Spiritual Edition) - Rufus Jr. Curry Jr.
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Non-Fiction / Self-Help / Parenting / Mentor / Education / Bible / Spiritual<br> <br>Raising Champions is a tool that will help parents and mentors achieve two goals with one action. The book focuses on the most powerful influencer of the future of the human race…parents and mentors. The issues our youth are grappling with today are the result of the environments parents have created or environments parents allow to exist around the youth they are ordained to protect. Rampant evidence of spiritual bankruptcy, moral decay, low academic performance, promiscuity, teen pregnancy, drug and alcohol abuse and a lack of initiative and a solid work ethic are byproducts of poor parenting and a lack of a spiritual foundation. The power to change the course of lives of future generations of youth is in the hands of parents and mentors. Most parents are struggling to keep their head's above the water is true. The conditions the parents and mentors live and work under, breed a climate of complaining and bitterness and is modeled before our youth as the primary example of behavior on a daily basis.<br> <br>* What a parent does is more powerful than what they say<br>* Parents with unachieved goals, raise youth with unachieved goals<br>* The commercial retail industry's goal is to create spend-a-holics<br>* You are charged to raise you children…not entertainers<br>* Parent's change the environment…you change the children<br>* The tools in this book can change your life in 60 seconds!<br> <br>Take your God given, rightful place as a parent or mentor and you can save your life and the lives of youths you have been entrusted to Raise into Champions.
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How would you like to get a personal letter or phone call from your favorite star? Or to have them send you an autographed item that can help you raise money for a charity? This book shows you exactly how to make those things happen! <br><br>"The Actor's Detective Guide to Writing Letters to Celebrities," is part memoir, part "how to" guide. It tells the story of how a love for writing letters to famous people benefited the author, both personally and professionally. It's something anyone can do.<br><br>In this easy to follow book, you'll find examples of letters (and letter writers) that have been successful in getting notable people to respond personally. It also explains the "do's and don'ts" of contacting celebrities, very clearly laying out the steps of how to write to the stars in a way that compels them to get back to you.<br><br>A grammar school teacher recently read the book, and she said that it was extremely useful to her in getting her 4th grade students excited about writing. (Of course, kids are more enthusiastic about composing letters to LeBron James, J.K. Rowling, Will Smith or Justin Bieber than they are writing ones to Grandma, but it's a good start.) <br><br>In this age of texting and 140 character tweets, letter writing has become a lost art. This book hopes to instill that passion back into its readers, and to remind them how powerful a personal letter can actually be in making a connection with someone they admire.
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Pearls of Wisdom unites over 400 years of practice experience. Phenomenal doctors who are workingwomen, mothers, daughters, sisters and mentors to many share with frank openness emotional and motivational stories on maintaining focus while moving forward and experiencing life events. Dr. Liz ties their stories together to share vignettes on working through pain, birth, death, practice, and all of life's little surprises. A poignant, authentic, no holds barred book to which any woman can relate. Not only do you come to appreciate the dynamics of being a woman, but gather a sense of love for the chiropractic profession. This book is a brilliant display of professional leaders with one booming 'revelation' after another, and spectacularly pieced together. It provokes you to ask yourself questions for growth and guides you through pivotal life experiences. At a minimum, you will gain a renewed passion to serve in any endeavor you choose. A must read, to implement approaches from their collective wisdom.<br><br>"Pearls of Wisdom is filled with incredible gifts of insight from many talented and wise people. No matter what type of wisdom you are seeking – health, life or other, you will find many inspiring pearls in this book and you will refer to it throughout your lifetime."<br>~ Dr. Eric Plasker, CEO The Family Practice, Inc., Best Selling Author, The 100 Year Lifestyle <br><br>"Knowing Dr. Liz and many of the contributing authors of this book, I knew this book would be filled with the wisdom of those who have reached within themselves and touched the source of infinite possibilities – which is indeed the source of all. As I started reviewing the various contributions, I was inspired by the clarity and certainty each of these pure and powerful woman expresses in describing their journey towards living an innately guided life. The wisdom within these pages, when applied, will transform lives. Those who read this book and apply its wisdom will touch and release the innate giant within and discover the life of their dreams that has been within them since they were loved into existence. This book offers to all who integrate its wisdom into their being, the pure and powerful life that living innately provides."<br>~ Dr. Peter Amlinger, International Speaker, coach and 2007 Canadian Chiropractor of the Year
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The War of the Mormon Cow is a powerful tale of how a small mistake by a naive Mormon unleashed a chain of events that lead to war. The story is based in an incident that occurred in 1854 referred to as "The Grattan Massacre."<br><br>The story follows a young Crazy Horse and Black Robe woman and many other individuals that were present at the time.<br><br>The book is intended for Young Adults and although many of the details are fictionalized, the book is based on extensive research and consultation with the Lakota people and closely follows the actual historical events. <br><br>The text is written in the style and meter of the language as if you are hearing the story first hand and is beautifully illustrated by Ken Mundie in a sketchbook-style that is reminiscent of the traveling artist/writers of the 18th and 19th centuries, giving the impression that he was present to capture the characters and events on paper as they were happening.<br><br>It is during this period that the Great Plains Indians go from their established traditions as great warrior nations to being defeated and confined to reservations.<br><br>An undersupplied western army struggled to keep things under control as the nation's focus turned to the Civil War.<br><br>The incident was important in the history that follows, it was viewed as a violation of the Laramie Treaty of 1851 and also resulted in the death of Conquering Bear who had signed the treaty.
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About the Book<br><br>"Bible Study Made Simple" serves as a primer for quickly understanding major life-topics or themes contained in the Bible…God's communication to all Mankind.<br><br>With an easy-to-read total of 133 pages, the book gives an overview of the history of God's dealings with the human race, beginning with Adam and Eve and on down through following generations.<br><br>The life-topics, which are common to all people, are explained by hundreds of related verses from the Bible. About 80% of the book is quoted directly from the wisdom and authority of the Scriptures, making it a dependable source.<br><br>Besides individual use, "Bible Study Made Simple" makes an excellent study-aid for discussion groups of all sizes, whether meeting in churches, homes, or cafes. Anyone learning from it will gain stronger self-identity and purpose for both life and death.<br><br>So get your own copy or several for a study-group, and let the light shine into your heart. Everything needed to be accepted by God, and to know Him personally is included.<br><br>Check the Table of Contents.<br><br>"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" – John 8:32