Michael Adams Livres

The book explores the responsibilities and authority that come with new leadership roles, whether in personal or professional life. It emphasizes the significance of these changes through a biblical lens, highlighting how scripture provides guidance for effectively managing increased power and responsibility. Readers are encouraged to understand their roles and the impact they can make, fostering a sense of purpose and direction in their leadership journey.

Improve your chess by studying the greatest games of all time, from Adolf Anderssen's 'Immortal Game' to Anand versus Kramnik 2008

He then moves to the main body of the work: a detailed glossary of slayer slang, annotated with actual dialogue and recorded in the accepted style of the American Dialect Society. Each chapter closes with a bibliography, and the book is rounded off with a detailed index."--BOOK JACKET.

Exploring the cultural impact of iconic films and music, this book delves into the contrasting worlds of "Showgirls" and "Spice World." It examines themes of femininity, empowerment, and the entertainment industry's portrayal of women. Through critical analysis and engaging commentary, the author highlights how these works reflect societal attitudes and the evolution of pop culture. The narrative invites readers to reconsider their perceptions of these seemingly divergent productions and their significance in shaping popular narratives.

A passionate defense of slang, jargon, argot, and other forms of nonstandard English, this marvelous volume is full of amusing and even astonishing examples of all sorts of slang.

This is the life story of an African American man who's life was filled with many triumphs and defeats. Even at an early age he realized that he would have to engage in struggles and battles to establish dignity and equality. His growing up in the Mid-West was a constant reminder that racism could raise its ugly existence at anytime and anywhere. However, his quest for excellence and equality was always foremost in his character and mind. The influence of his mother and father's families played an important role in shaping his decision to be involved in civil rights of the 60's and 70's. Although athletics allowed him the opportunity to attend college on scholarship he never forgot that standing for what's right eliminates regret.

This comprehensive guide offers practical information and advice for those considering emigrating to the new British colony of Australia. With detailed descriptions and maps of the settlements established under the Free Grants and Labour Acts, as well as general information about the province and the means of procuring grants of Crown lands, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone considering a new life in this exciting and rapidly developing colony.

The Alley of Angels takes readers on a dark journey to El Salvador during the waning days of that country's bloody civil war. Chicago writer Henry Reed and his friend and colleague photographer Jean-Michel Beaulieu are assigned to discover the fate of Robert Zorn, a high-profile pastor and celebrity rabble-rouser, whose unwelcome involvement in the war may have led to his disappearance, and possibly, his death. Reed and Beaulieu's investigation finds them crossing paths with a dangerous assortment of war-weary players, including peace activists, CIA agents, death squad assassins, FMLN rebels and teenage prostitutes. In this lethal environment nothing is what it seems and no one can be trusted.

Focusing on the artistic journey of Kevin Adams, the book presents a comprehensive look at his life from 1976 until his death in 1987. It features a collection of his paintings, alongside personal excerpts from his journals. Contextual insights from his brother, Michael Adams, and heartfelt narratives from friends such as Stephen Fleming and Anne Gregory enrich the portrayal of Kevin's character and creativity, providing a poignant tribute to his legacy as a painter.