A heart-wrenching story from the international bestselling author of The Kite Runner, brought to life by Dan Williams's beautiful illustrations

On a moonlit beach a father cradles his sleeping son as they wait for dawn to break and a boat to arrive. He speaks to his boy of the long summers of his childhood, recalling his grandfather's house in Syria, the stirring of olive trees in the breeze, the bleating of his grandmother's goat, the clanking of her cooking pots. And he remembers, too, the bustling city of Homs with its crowded lanes, its mosque and grand souk, in the days before the sky spat bombs and they had to flee.

When the sun rises they and those around them will gather their possessions and embark on a perilous sea journey in search of a new home.

This book explores connections between the diverse ideas of Melanie Klein, Jean-Paul Sartre and Ingmar Bergman. These ideas are explored in relation to their shared focus on imagination and through detailed readings of a number of Bergman's key films.

Picture and cartoon art has been used for many years to teach themes and messages to children, and in some instances, to adults as well. It is the intent of the artist and the author to encourage children to dream. In children's dreams, all things are possible, whereas in reality, a dreamer may find that which can be actually achieved.Many years ago, Thomas Edison worked to find hundreds and hundreds of ways not to make a light bulb! One day, after all of these experiments, Mr. Edison made a light bulb that worked. Thank you, Mr. Edison for dreaming!Go, little children, and dream. But one day your dream must "touch the ground," then you must go and try to do. Dream on, dream and do. Page 32, the last page of the book, says "Go Egl, Go and Fly!"God Bless the little children, Dan WilliamsDan Williams is the father of three grown children and he dedicates this book to his three grandchildren. Karl Baker has been a natural duck artist for 50 years.

This book explores connections between the diverse ideas of Melanie Klein, Jean-Paul Sartre and Ingmar Bergman. These ideas are explored in relation to their shared focus on imagination and through detailed readings of a number of Bergman's key films.

Life among Christians can be great. But let's face it - it can also be exasperating! The joys of fellowship too often give way to division and debate - arguments over such things as the correct form of worship and the place of the charismatic gifts. In 1 Corinthians we see Christianity not as it was meant to be but as it often is. Yet we also find practical advice for overcoming the challenges of life together. This revised Lifebuilder Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and an extra "Now or Later" section in each study.

After considering the aging population in developed countries, it has become clear to physicians and public policy administrators that prevention of cancer must play a more important role in national anti-cancer policy than it has in the past. The recent introduction of an HPV vaccine, coupled with discoveries concerning the relationship of H. pylori and cancer has brought the role of infectious agents in cancer into sharp focus in the medical community. While interest in the subject has grown, no single source existed to bring clinicians up-to-date on developments in disease mechanisms, population-based risk assessment and policy considerations in the field of cancer prevention. In this current and comprehensive text the authors review the basic science and clinical implications of individual infectious agents, while going beyond a mere update of the literature to offer insights on the current emerging prevention possibilities. This prevention perspective is what makes this particular text so valuable to researchers, epidemiologists, health care policy makers and oncologists. The discussion is organized to highlight the vital role of primary cancer prevention, and suggest directions for future research, practice and policy.
Since HPV continues to be at the center of interest in the arena of infectious agents and cancer, the authors frame the majority of their discussion on this now-famous virus. The sheer volume of literature related to this virus and its many related cancers, and the burgeoning research on the development and implementation of a prophylactic vaccine necessitates a much fuller review of this infectious agent. Therefore, the book is roughly divided into two equal parts: one part devoted to HPV and another part devoted to five other prominent infectious agents in cancer.

This pocket book will provide you with an A-Z of simple and effective ways to develop maths and English in every lesson. The book offers 26 different, wonderfully-practical ideas for developing the English and maths skills of learners. Open the book randomly and I guarantee that you'll find a fantastic idea, written in succinct language, with a handy practical example written right next to it. The 'in a nutshell' concept of this book works brilliantly for teachers who are massively time-poor (so that's all of us!) and the examples used are from a wide variety of FE contexts. Most of all, the ideas in here are enjoyable to use and are sure to engage all learners, no matter of what age, background or subject choice.

After the electricity went off in the United States, the country suffered a great fire, and survivors found themselves with no workable economy or unified government, some few enterprising merchants traveled about scavenging and trading for leftovers from the time before the great catastrophes. Master story teller Dan Williams tells about two such merchants as they struggle with bandits, religious zealots, and armed militias who proclaim their own law. This thoughtful and engaging story of the near future is not one you will want to miss.

Life among Christians can be great. But it can also be exasperating The joys of fellowship in Christ too often give way to division and debate. You may find yourself drawn into arguments over such things as the correct form of worship or the proper role of charismatic gifts. Perhaps you wonder, Why don't we get along together as we should? Or How can we recapture the unity of the early church? Surprisingly, the first Christian believers didn't always live in harmony either As Paul Stevens and Dan Williams lead you through this study of 1 Corinthians, you will see that the issues facing the Corinthian church are little different from the ones your church struggles with year after year. Here in 1 Corinthians is a portrait of Christian community not as it was meant to be, but as it often really is. But here too is practical advice for overcoming the challenges of life together. Now available in IVP Connect's revised LifeGuide Bible Study format, 1 Corinthians features questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection, as well as a new "Now or Later" section following each session.

Picture and cartoon art has been used for many years to teach themes and messages to children, and in some instances, to adults as well. It is the intent of the artist and the author to encourage children to dream. In children's dreams, all things are possible, whereas in reality, a dreamer may find that which can be actually achieved.Many years ago, Thomas Edison worked to find hundreds and hundreds of ways not to make a light bulb! One day, after all of these experiments, Mr. Edison made a light bulb that worked. Thank you, Mr. Edison for dreaming!Go, little children, and dream. But one day your dream must "touch the ground," then you must go and try to do. Dream on, dream and do. Page 32, the last page of the book, says "Go Egl, Go and Fly!"God Bless the little children, Dan WilliamsDan Williams is the father of three grown children and he dedicates this book to his three grandchildren. Karl Baker has been a natural duck artist for 50 years.

The purpose of this book, "First Love," is to direct Christians back to the simplicity of the message of the Gospels. We have forgotten about our first love, Jesus Christ. Over the last two thousand years, man has inserted religion into the equation and made it very difficult to see the outline of the cross through the mire. There is no unity between the Christian denominations and there is a predominant belief that we should not invoke our religious beliefs into the government due to the belief that church and state should be separate. The book also tries to show how America has slowly drifted away from God, just like ancient Israel did before the Babylonian captivity. We are a Christian nation only by name with no real substance. The book also tries to answer some questions: What is the real story of man's beginning? Is there something that we're missing about the creation story? Why isn't America in the Book of Revelation? Isn't America the world's most powerful nation? Do we even exist as a nation during the tribulation? Why don't we see the miracles that are in the Bible? Isn't our faith strong enough? What has been lost in Christ's message over the years? Christ said that Christians would be doing greater things than He did on Earth. What happened? Has our pride gotten in the way? These are just a few of the questions the book puts into perspective while shedding new light and insight by delving deeper into the "meat" of the Holy Scripture. You are sure to come away with a deeper appreciation of the majesty and wonder of God, His infinite wisdom, and His great love for you and me.

Many people explore beliefs where they are asked to search their inner-self and find the strength within them. There are others who try to search for the meaning of life by doing good works to achieve salvation. the number of pages and become very wary of reading it. The author's goal is to walk you through the Bible and give you a layman's view of its contents. The meaning of the Bible seems confusing. This book will bring all this confusion back to the basics, and add humor along the way. It's a fun story line that is simple to read and shows that the meaning of life has been consistent and simple throughout man's existence from Adam until the present day. read and study the Word of God for yourself and discover the awesome way God will speak to you personally through His word. It will eliminate your fear of approaching God on a personal level and lead you to understand God's love for you and His desire for fellowship with you.

Today, people can watch television shows, feature films, live sporting events, and just about anything they want on their computers, tablets or phones. As the new media marketplace continues to grow, so does demand for original content and opportunities for filmmakers. Online distributors - such as YouTube, Hulu, and Funny or Die - are interested in acquiring web series (episodic digital entertainment, like mini-TV shows) that attract audiences and appeal to advertisers. Web TV Series... How to Make and Market Them provides advice and expertise to help readers create their own original, successful online shows - projects that can be profitable, potentially developed into film or television properties, and help to start a career in the industry. Readers will learn how to develop characters and stories designed for new media platforms, and find tips for planning, shooting, and editing that are tailored specifically to web series production. This book also extensively covers the latest distribution platforms and social media marketing strategies, as well as examples of how to find financial sustainability through advertisers, branded content, and sponsorship partners. Web Series has all of the tools necessary for both aspiring and experienced filmmakers to make the most of this growing new medium.

Cancer and chronic disease are a rapidly increasing global health burden: according to the Milken Institute, the annual cost to the national US economy of the seven most common chronic conditions will rise to $4.2 trillion by 2023. The data are just as dramatic in Canada, Europe, Australia, and increasingly, in countries in the developing world. As communities, governments, and health organizations worldwide struggle to avoid being swamped by health care costs - not to mention the impact of suffering and poor quality of life - the only long-term, sustainable hope must be based on prevention efforts. This book presents a promising new approach to educating, engaging, empowering, and generating action within communities as part of that broader prevention agenda. The authors review representative global experiences with community based prevention educators, focusing on the prevention coordination work that can be accomplished within geographical areas ranging from local communities to broader regions. Among the findings they reveal in this book are the fundamental elements of successful Community Based Prevention programs - skilled staff, high-quality evaluation, and sustained investment in prevention efforts.