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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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The Long Chance
Peter B. Kyne
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R869
Discovery Miles 8 690
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Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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The Go-Getter is Kyne's most famous work, first published by
William Randolph Hearst in 1921. The story centers around disabled
World War I veteran Bill Peck, a worker who must overcome many
obstacles in order to build a successful life for himself. At every
turn he is thwarted by life's circumstances and must rely on his
own tenacity and wits to see him through.American novelist PETER B.
KYNE (1880-1957) was born in San Francisco, California. From early
on it was clear that he had a gift for writing, and his time in the
army during the Spanish-American War and World War I gave him
plenty to write about. Kyne's novels include The Three Godfathers
(1913) and Cappy Ricks (1916).
It was sunrise on the Colorado desert. As the advance guard of dawn
emerged from behind the serrated peaks to the east and paused on
their snow-encrusted summits before charging down the slopes into
the open desert to rout the lingering shadows of the night, a
coyote came out of his den in the tumbled malpais at the foot of
the range, pointed his nose skyward and voiced his matutinal salute
to the Hosts of Light. Presently, far in the distant waste, seven
dark objects detached themselves from the shadows and crawled
toward the mountains. Like motes swimming in a beam of light, they
came out of the Land of Nowhere, in the dim shimmering vistas over
west, where the gray line of grease-wood met the blue of the
horizon. Slowly they assumed definite shape; and the coyote ceased
his orisons to speculate upon the ultimate possibility of breakfast
and this motley trio of "desert rats" with their burro train, who
dared invade his desolate waterless kingdom.
This volume fills an important lacuna in the study of the Hebrew
Bible by providing the first comprehensive treatment of
intertextuality in Job, in which essays will address intertextual
resonances between Job and texts in all three divisions of the
Hebrew canon, along with non-canonical texts throughout history,
from the ancient Near East to modern literature. Though
comprehensive, this study will not be exhaustive, but will invite
further study into connections between Job and these texts, few of
which have previously been explored systematically. Thus, the
volume's impact will reach beyond Job to each of the 'intertexts'
the articles address. As a multi-authored volume that gathers
together scholars with expertise on this diverse array of texts,
the range of discussion is wide. The contributors have been
encouraged to pursue the intertextual approach that best suits
their topic, thereby offering readers a valuable collection of
intertextual case studies addressing a single text. No study quite
like this has yet been published, so it will also provide a
framework for future intertextual studies of other biblical texts.
Drawing inspiration from the widely recognized parody of Ps 8:5 in
Job 7:17-18, this study inquires whether other allusions to the
Psalms might likewise contribute to the dialogue between Job, his
friends, and God. An intertextual method that incorporates both
"diachronic" and "synchronic" concerns is applied to the sections
of Job and the Psalms in which the intertextual connections are the
most pronounced, the Job dialogue and six psalms that fall into
three broad categories: praise (8, 107), supplication (39, 139),
and instruction (1, 73). In each case, Job's dependence on the
Psalms is determined to be the more likely explanation of the
parallel, and, in most, allusions to the same psalm appear in the
speeches of both Job and the friends. The contrasting uses to which
they put these psalms reflect conflicting interpretive approaches
and uncover latent tensions within them by capitalizing on their
ambiguities. They also provide historical insight into the Psalms'
authority and developing views of retribution. The dialogue created
between Job and these psalms indicates the concern the book has
with the proper response to suffering and the role the
interpretation of authoritative texts may play in that reaction.
Although Kyne's tale of business smarts has been around for some
time, it doesn't feel dated. It's a straightforward parable about a
young war veteran who's handed an opportunity that will either make
or break his career. If he accepts the job and pulls it off, he's a
go-getter; if he fails, it's curtains. His motto-"It shall be
done"--sums up Kyne's point: even if you're unsure, say you can do
it. Then figure out how to do it and make sure you succeed. A book
about a go-getter that teaches you to be a go-getter.
Peter B. Kyne (1880-1957) was a popular author in a variety of
genres. He wrote adventure stories, westerns, romances, humor. In
Hollywood he worked as a screenwriter (The Code of the Range,
Racing Blood, The Valley of the Giants, ) and as a producer. His
inspirational book, The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How to Be
One, is still well-regarded. Some of his other titles include The
Gringo Privateer and Island of Desire, Cappy Ricks, Comrades of the
Storm, Dude Woman, The Long Chance, Webster--Man's Man, etc.
Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences is a clear,
straightforward companion for Pagan and Wiccan ritual and
spellwork. Entries are cross-referenced, indexed, and organized by
categories and subcategories, making it easy to find what you
need.
This comprehensive reference provides a fascinating look at why
correspondences are more than just lists of objects to focus intent
on--they are fundamental to how we think. When we use
correspondences, we weave together our ideas, beliefs, and energy,
creating deeper meaning in our rituals and spellwork as we unite
our individuality with a larger purpose.
The use of correspondences embodies both physical and symbolic
energy and provides the means for uniting the seen and unseen
worlds. Packed with content yet easy to use, Llewellyn's Complete
Book of Correspondences covers traditional corre-spondences and
also provides instruction for forging new ones that hold special
meaning for you.
Plants - Minerals - Animals - Deities - Zodiac - Moon Phases -
Days and Times Ogham - Runes - Tarot - Elements - Numbers - Chakras
- Colors - And More
Sitting alongside the partner volumes Reading Job Intertextually
(2012) and Reading Ecclesiastes Intertextually (2014) also
published in the Library of Hebrew and Old testament Studies, this
addition to the series continues the study of intertextuality in
the Hebrew Bible. Dell and Kynes provide the first comprehensive
treatment of intertextuality in Proverbs. Topics addressed include
the intertextual resonances between Proverbs, and texts across the
Hebrew canon, as well as texts throughout history, from the Dead
Sea Scrolls to African and Chinese proverbial literature. The
contributions, though comprehensive, do not provide clear-cut
answers, but rather invite further study into connections between
Proverbs and external texts, highlighting ideas and issues in
relation to the extra texts discussed themselves. The volume
gathers together scholars with specific expertise on the array of
texts that intersect with Proverbs and these scholars in turn bring
their own insights to the texts at hand. In particular the
contributors have been encouraged to pursue the intertextual
approach that best suits their topic, thereby offering readers a
valuable collection of intertextual case studies that address a
single biblical book.
Invoke the Power of the Sea and Transform Your Life
Purifying, mesmerizing, and transformative--the sea has long
been celebrated for its beauty and mysterious power. By connecting
to the ocean's energies, you can deepen your experience of the
natural world and enrich your life.
Whether you live near or far from the coast, Sea Magic takes you
on a unique voyage of spiritual rejuvenation. Explore various types
of shells and sea creatures, both real and mythical. Call upon sea
deities and saints to amplify your spiritual practice, and try a
wide array of relaxation exercises and meditative techniques:
- Set up a sea-themed altar to empower your intentions- Center
your energy with a cosmic ocean-moon meditation and a conch-hand
mudra- Release emotions with an ancient practice known as ocean
breath to attune to the tides- Use shells for divination and
positive visualization- Select a sea fetch (totem animal) to take
you on a shamanic journey
Dive into your inner world of emotions, imagination, and
creativity--and let the sea's timeless wisdom guide you on your
life path.
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