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New Orléans was a creation of the River-the great River, the River that divides the country as it joins it, almost too wide to see the other shore at places but only ankle deep in much of it. New Orléans is a city on the Gulf and a city that became, by simple geographic destiny, a center of commerce between the heart of America, the plantations of the Caribbean, the markets of Europe, and the slave-trade with Africa. Some scoffed, some cried, some laughed, but many rejoiced when Jefferson negotiated the Louisiana Purchase for $5 million in 1803. To many, that was a fair price for the city of New Orléans alone, the city on the River, the birth place of Jazz. This was the birth place of Honey Boy Golden, too--the one whe started it all

You have the power to make your life amazing.The SideKicks started a high school rodeo club with hard work and grit. Along the way, these teens discovered the secret to grabbing life by the horns. Now these 21 life-changing lessons can help you become your best self and create the life you're dreaming of. In this workbook, veteran teacher Reed Thomas and counselor Nadine Matis explore: - The keys to building strong friendships- Finding role models and mentors to help on your life adventure- Using the power of persistence to achieve your dreams- Discovering the unique gifts and talents you bring to the world- Using affirmation and visualization to create positive change in your life- Why having fun and working hard are essential ingredients for a happy life- The right way to set goals for maximum successTake the SideKicks challenge today and discover the power to make your life amazing."The lessons learned from the SideKicks ring true to me. They apply to every life, whether you are a teenager or an adult, like me, who measures his age in multiples of teen years." -Rod Miller, author, poet

These stories are for everyone who knew Alberta. You enriched her life. She was truly grateful for all of you. May there be a story within this book that you know about-or even includes you. May there be a story that touches you with more understanding of Alberta and who she was-her values, her intelligence, and her courage to live her life with honesty and integrity. This book is for you, Mom and Dad. It was my honor and pleasure to accomplish this for both of you. -Kay

Not one to back away from a challenge, veteran educator Reed Thomas accepted an almost impossible task: figure out how to rally a group of unmotivated, struggling students and transform them into kids who are involved, interested in school, and-maybe most difficult of all-so confident in themselves that they would leave, diploma in hand, and make a success of their lives. And that's exactly what happened.Some called it a miracle, as one student after another triumphed over insurmountable odds, and Reed was hailed for his unflinching faith in them, though in his own eyes, the students were the heroes.His true story teaches principles and solutions anyone can apply in every walk of life. You'll laugh, feel inspired, and even shed a tear or two as you cheer for the students who turned their lives around. You'll come to honor the man who encouraged them, and you'll feel empowered to make your own difference in the world.

Best-selling LDS author Joni Hilton brings us another heart-warming novel, this time about Jana and Ethan Waterson, their family, and the spookiest house in town. Ethan is actually more terrified of his calling as bishop than of the "Witch House." He impulsively takes on the elderly residents and their dark mansion as a ward project. Jana holds guilt in her heart for an earlier decision, and they both have their hands full with three challenging children. There's life-and-death drama, spiritual anguish, arcs of growth, and plenty of humor as well, in an inspiring story unlike any you've read before.

Timely, relevant, and game-changing. But be warned: this book is not meant to just be read; it's meant to be experienced. We are living in times of constant change and disruption. But while the times have changed dramatically, we do not have new rules for how to succeed in our new world. With its unique blend of strong storytelling reminiscent of The Alchemist, and strong direction-setting for both your work and life, FutureProofed is both a journey and step-by-step practical guide tailored to the fast-changing times that we live in. Drawing from her own research and consulting practice and the latest in business, neuroscience, psychology, and design thinking, Dr. Natalia Peart presents a new paradigm and step-by-step pathway for thriving in fast-moving times.In these pages, you will learn to: Navigate the new road we all must travel. Build career confidence, whether you're working for yourself or someone else, by shifting from just finding your next job to creating a playbook and system for your success. Achieve peace of mind by increasing your own financial safety and security. Master the one constant in life-change-by building the mental fitness you need to thrive regardless of what's happening around you. Develop a success lifestyle by effectively using your time, energy, and attention to live a life that is satisfying and meaningful to you. Leverage your success to impact our world.FUTUREPROOFED is the journey and experience we all need right now. This book is a wake-up call that challenges your assumptions of what it takes to be successful in our more complex world. It provides a clear roadmap for greater clarity even in increasing uncertainty, as well as empowers you to move forward with confidence toward a more inspired future.

Celebrating 20 Years of SuccessThis year-2019-marks 20 years that the Academy for Creating Enterprise (the ACE Academy) has been teaching people time-tested and proven business ideals and principles that, when followed, have transformed their lives as they've started their own businesses.The ACE graduates profiled in this anniversary keepsake book offer only a glimpse of the thousands of individuals who have found security and success by applying what is taught in ACE courses and reinforced in nearly 400 ACE chapters worldwide. Below is a sampling of quotes from the profiles contained in this book:"Once I learned how to run the business properly, I found time to spend with my children and husband. I have learned to balance my tasks at work, at church, and at home. Thanks to what I learned at the Academy, I can clearly see how to succeed, help others, and enjoy my life."-Sheila GranadaOptometry clinic"The Academy training has helped us manage our money wisely and attract more customers, who learn quickly that we are honest, offer quality products, and do quality work."-Roger VegamoraV8 Digital Solutions"At the Academy, we learned how to stay motivated and how to wisely invest our time, money, energy, and effort into our business. To us, the Academy is better than a four-year degree."-Tess MejiaFrostville Ice Candy"Without finding a mentor and following the rules of thumb taught at the Academy, I may never have started my own business, which has brought me and my family so many blessings."-Pete Maguale Jr.Print All Station"The knowledge I received from the Academy's Applied Entrepreneurship Program was an eye opener. I realized that simple people like us truly have the capacity to create a difference in our lives."-Arlene NortizaJelyn Trading

Sometimes the histories of the prophets feel more like fairy tales . . . . . . but they're as real as the places they left behind. Revisit God's promises through these historical sites and experience His word like never before. When the Apostle Paul stood before Festus and Agrippa on trial for his life, he claimed he was being judged "for the hope of the promise made of God unto" Israel. Festus thought Paul had gone mad, but Agrippa was almost persuaded to embrace Christianity. In The Hope of the Promise, Dr. Joseph Jarvis explores several of the ancient sites where biblical events took place and revisits Paul's question: "Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?" Through beautiful photographs and in-depth analysis, you will: Visit the modern nation of IsraelEncounter the people who made history in the BibleExperience events from thousands of years agoLearn about what all of this means for todayGain a stronger understanding of the reality and role of Jesus Christ Dr. Jarvis offers an insightful perspective on the position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the modern state of Israel by exploring the fulfillment of ancient prophecy. In doing so, he opens the Bible to modern understanding. Discover a renewed understanding of God's promise to Israel, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the hope this message brings. Get The Hope of the Promise today.

While working in a lab just months after graduating with a BA in chemistry, Barbara met Ray Esposito, a real scientist, who had recently experienced a personal tragedy. They began a risky affair, considering themselves "star-crossed lovers." As they worked toward their dream of being together, they were blithely unaware that they were walking over minefields that would eventually threaten Barbara's very survival.Their relationship began with life on the lam, starting a family, and establishing a business selling paint removers and recycling dirty solvents. Ultimately the EPA designated Ray's facility as a Superfund site, and Ray became a scapegoat. The publicity was crushing. They never knew where friends and family members really stood, and they were stabbed in the back more than once.Things started snowballing in a way that tested not only their love for each other but their sanity. What happened next propelled Barbara into a downward spiral, and alcohol became her crutch. Fueled by the additional strain of her disintegrating relationship with Ray, she kept drinking until the alcohol was driving everything. All she could think about was getting her next drink.Barbara's journey eventually led her back to the land of the living, but would she and Ray be able to find peace and reconciliation after all they had experienced?

In What the Single Eye Sees: Faith, Hope, Charity & the Pursuit of Discipleship, Dr. Joseph Q. Jarvis draws on a lifetime of leadership, service, and scripture study to reveal spiritual insights we've never considered before—teaching us how to explore what Christ's call to discipleship really means and how following that call deepens our relationship with the Savior.If you are searching for answers, peace, and communion with the divine, then digging deep into your discipleship is key.In What the Single Eye Sees, you’ll• Explore the power of faith, hope, and charity• Examine the energy involved in true consecration• Discover how to obtain the influence of the SpiritWithin these pages, Dr. Jarvis illustrates how developing Christlike traits with an eye single to God's glory elevates us and brings us to really know our Lord, who truly understands the confusion, suffering, unfairness, and essential aloneness of mortality.Indeed, the Savior is ideally situated to strengthen, enlighten, and preserve the best in us. When He tells us His "grace is sufficient" (2 Corinthians 12:9), we know that through Him we can have peace and purpose in this life, and ultimately, life everlasting.Begin your journey toward a deepened spiritual experience today: start reading and discover how to turn your eye to the Lord and partake of His glory and grace.

You get what you pay for, right?Not when it comes to health care in America. We pay twice as much as any other developed nation for health care, yet we have the worst health of them all. If the safety record of American hospitals were transposed onto the airline industry, a fully loaded 747 would crash every other week! And while we pay the highest taxes for health care in the world, tens of thousands of Americans die each year from treatable illness merely because they can't afford medical care.How did we reach this shameful state? You'll be shocked to find out not only who's to blame, but more importantly, how easy the solution can be.In this riveting book, Dr. Joseph Jarvis, MD, examines how our nation's focus has radically shifted from the disease to the dollar-drastically harming Americans in the process. With unforgettable stories drawn from Dr. Jarvis's thirty-plus years in the medical profession, he gets you thinking about health-care reform in a big way (you'll never get over the drunk miner who spent the night dipping a dead, rabid bat into every bar patron's drink!).And through other captivating examples, from brothels to nursing homes, he shows how poorly the average American understands how to make safe health-care choices in the so-called medical marketplace and how poorly politicians serve as arbiters of what good health policy should be. Most importantly, this book can finally make a difference: instead of simply pointing fingers and wailing about the outrages, Dr. Jarvis offers a workable solution that can be quickly implemented by each state. Before you finish this book, you'll get a compelling look at how politicians can offer real solutions and how the American electorate can finally do the right thing in health-system reform: protect our families, our country, and our future.

"People don't want to be managed, they want to be led."Within the first few pages of this book, you’ll realize something with new clarity: managers are a dime a dozen. Most people know or can learn how to manage. But leaders? They’re something special—and what they contribute to an organization is what sets it apart from the competition.Effective leaders make the difference between an organization that succeeds and one that stagnates. Effective leaders make solid decisions, but they take it a step further—they bring the guidance, vision, creativity, and motivation necessary to powerfully execute the decisions. They influence behavior, shape goals, and encourage the best. An influential leader’s footprint is forever engraved on a successful organization’s heart.The good news is that you can also learn to be the kind of leader who makes a difference. And this book—written by one of the best—will teach you how.