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Whether used as an individual Bible study or used for studying with a group, the Nelson Impact Bible Study Guide Series will deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Bible, book by book. Written in an easy-to-read, interesting style, each study guide will help you to experience the true meaning of the messages of the Bible, and in turn, empower you to truly make a difference in the world for Christ.Key Features Include:Timelines Fun cultural facts and probing questions Plenty of room for taking notes Biblical and present-day maps Other study guides in the series include:1 Corinthians ISBN: 1418506192 Exodus ISBN: 1418506168 Genesis ISBN: 1418506087 Isaiah ISBN: 1418506095 John ISBN: 1418506109 Mark ISBN: 1418506184 Romans ISBN: 1418506117 Ruth & Esther ISBN: 1418506176

The preeminent synth-pop outfit for four decades, Depeche Mode have endured an ever-shifting musical landscape, rising above fads and battles with personal demons, somehow managing to retain a hold on the charts and the audience, the latter which continues to grow as new generations discover them and become “devotees.”Depeche Mode FAQ: All That''s Left to Know About the World''s Finest Synth-Pop Band shows how a group of schoolmates influenced by the likes of Kraftwerk, Joy Division, and mid-period David Bowie carved out their own musical niche until they became one of the most influential bands to come out of England. Depeche Mode were Europe’s best-kept secret in the early ''80s with the albums Construction Time Again and the—perhaps—tongue-in-cheek-titled Music for the Masses. They became a worldwide phenomenon as the ''90s dawned, with the landmark LP Violator, containing the smash hits "Personal Jesus," "Enjoy the Silence," and "Policy of Truth." But success came at a price as depression, alcoholism, drug addiction, and personnel departures threatened to derail the band. It wasn’t a question of whether the music of Depeche Mode would be able to withstand fickle industry changes, but rather if the members of the group themselves could make it out alive. Depeche Mode FAQ shows how they did, becoming legends in the process.

Come the late '70s, the rock music landscape was littered with the bloated carcasses of bands who partied too hard, burned out, or became complacent in success. The door was open for something fresh, wild, and enrapturing. Enter Van Halen. Made up of two Dutch-born brothers, one on drums and the other whose guitar was an extension of his very being, a bass player with a golden throat, and a frontman who made up for his lack of singing ability with attitude and gravity-defying acrobatics onstage, they were unlike anything ever seen before.Alex and Edward Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and David Lee Roth put a cap on one decade and exploded into the next with a brand of music not quite punk, not quite metal, and not at all subtle. They went from headlining backyard keggers to top billing at the US Festival in front of three hundred thousand people within five years. Then, right when it looked like there wasn't an obstacle created to slow the Mighty Van Halen ascent, the group imploded from the inside out, only to rebound stronger than ever with ex-Montrose howler Sammy Hagar leading them to four consecutive number one albums. Van Halen: The Eruption and the Aftershock tells the story of how one of America's greatest bands weathered arguably the most dramatic soap opera in rock and roll history with songs that would weave themselves into the fabric of every musician who heard them, alongside an incendiary and unrivaled live show. Featuring exclusive interviews with insiders, fans, and artists who were there to witness the rise, the tumult, and the making of legends, it's a story that has to be read to be believed.

Come the late ''70s, the rock music landscape was littered with the bloated carcasses of bands who partied too hard, burned out, or became complacent in success. The door was open for something fresh, wild, and enrapturing. Enter Van Halen. Made up of two Dutch-born brothers, one on drums and the other whose guitar was an extension of his very being, a bass player with a golden throat, and a frontman who made up for his lack of singing ability with attitude and gravity-defying acrobatics onstage, they were unlike anything ever seen before.Alex and Edward Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and David Lee Roth put a cap on one decade and exploded into the next with a brand of music not quite punk, not quite metal, and not at all subtle. They went from headlining backyard keggers to top billing at the US Festival in front of three hundred thousand people within five years. Then, right when it looked like there wasn''t an obstacle created to slow the Mighty Van Halen ascent, the group imploded from the inside out, only to rebound stronger than ever with ex-Montrose howler Sammy Hagar leading them to four consecutive number one albums. Van Halen: The Eruption and the Aftershock tells the story of how one of America''s greatest bands weathered arguably the most dramatic soap opera in rock and roll history with songs that would weave themselves into the fabric of every musician who heard them, alongside an incendiary and unrivaled live show. Featuring exclusive interviews with insiders, fans, and artists who were there to witness the rise, the tumult, and the making of legends, it''s a story that has to be read to be believed.

The preeminent synth-pop outfit for four decades, Depeche Mode have endured an ever-shifting musical landscape, rising above fads and battles with personal demons, somehow managing to retain a hold on the charts and the audience, the latter which continues to grow as new generations discover them and become “devotees.”Depeche Mode FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the World's Finest Synth-Pop Band shows how a group of schoolmates influenced by the likes of Kraftwerk, Joy Division, and mid-period David Bowie carved out their own musical niche until they became one of the most influential bands to come out of England. Depeche Mode were Europe’s best-kept secret in the early '80s with the albums Construction Time Again and the—perhaps—tongue-in-cheek-titled Music for the Masses. They became a worldwide phenomenon as the '90s dawned, with the landmark LP Violator, containing the smash hits "Personal Jesus," "Enjoy the Silence," and "Policy of Truth." But success came at a price as depression, alcoholism, drug addiction, and personnel departures threatened to derail the band. It wasn’t a question of whether the music of Depeche Mode would be able to withstand fickle industry changes, but rather if the members of the group themselves could make it out alive. Depeche Mode FAQ shows how they did, becoming legends in the process.

The NHS is revered in the United Kingdom, yet despite the excellence of its staff, it is a service in constant crisis. On the seventy-fifth anniversary of the NHS, overworked and harassed NHS staff were low in morale, leaving in record numbers for careers abroad, and patient dissatisfaction hit record highs, driven by sky-high expectations.Something has gone very wrong.In The Delusion, Dr Michael Christopher uses his own first-hand experience of healthcare in the UK and other countries, both as doctor and patient, to unlock the origins and mythology of the NHS. Stripping away the nostalgia, and demonstrating that there are more than two options: the UK and the American system, he shines a light on how healthcare systems in the rest of the world could provide us with the tools to fix what is broken, and improve the lives of patients and NHS staff alike.

Es ist Sommer. Der kleine Elch spielt im Wald. Doch seine Neugierde führt ihn immer weiter weg von seiner Herde. Findet er den Weg nach Hause? Begleite den kleinen Elch und finde es heraus!Der kleine Elch, der sich verlaufen hatte ist eine kurze Geschichte für die Kleinsten. Sie eignet sich für das Zubettgehen oder für Zwischendurch.Inklusive 15 farbige Skizzen.-------------------------------------------------| Eine Fragerunde mit den Autoren: |-------------------------------------------------# Für wen ist das Buch gemacht? ****Für jeden! Egal ob klein oder groß.--------------------------------------------# Ist das Buch pädagogisch? **** Nein, eigentlich nicht.--------------------------------------------# Ein Kinderbuch, das nicht pädagogisch ist, geht das? **** Wir finden, es geht ziemlich gut. Wir möchten niemanden belehren.--------------------------------------------# Ist das Buch realistisch? **** Wer weiß schon, was kleine Elche so wollen? Von daher können wir das gar nicht beurteilen.--------------------------------------------# Ist der Elch süß? **** Ja, ziemlich!--------------------------------------------# Ist das Buch auch lustig? **** Das Buch vom Honigbären war lustiger! Aber es muss ja nicht immer alles lustig sein.--------------------------------------------# Ist das Buch eine Fortsetzung von "Die Geschichte vom kleinen Honigbären, der Hunger hatte"? **** Nein. Es ist eine neue Geschichte aus dem Wald.--------------------------------------------# Warum sollte man das Buch seinen Kindern vorlesen? **** Weil lesen bildet und vorlesen auch und der Elch so süß ist!--------------------------------------------# Also ist es doch pädagogisch! **** Nun ja. Die Frage hatten wir doch schon.

Welcome back, I am tickled. Get Out of My Head is a collection of song lyrics in their inaugural structured formats. Intended to become original recorded music through my own independent label, and have yet to be audibly chronicled. These written pieces were birthed from a single word or phrase mentioned in passing, jokes or quips amongst friends and colleagues, and universal or circling events that stimulated yours truly that just needed to get out of my head. In these presented writings, be them fact or fiction, the words are my own and are meant to represent instant cogitations acted upon. Solely by me. Should anything trigger, please reach out to someone trustworthy or local mental health services. We are all entertaining. ~ Michael

Power through or walk it off, you got this. What Stops You is a collection of song lyrics in their first draft structured formats, streaming conscience or craftly planned out. Intended to become original recorded music through an independent label, they have yet to be audibly chronicled. This collection of works was written to help yours truly work things out in life that felt out of control, wanting or needing to grasp better understandings of how to handle situations, and allowing my own inner voice to speak up to grow my confidence. In these presented writings, be them fact or fiction, the words are my own and helped me find clarity in situations. My situations. Should anything trigger, please reach out to someone trustworthy or local mental health services. Obstacle is just a word. ~ Michael

Thanks for making it this far. The words that follow beyond this page are a collection of previously published works in their original and non-structured format. The finished words are part of an independent music album, available through streaming platforms under the artist – Splitstone. Each title is a representation of my lived experiences, be them glorious or detrimental. These words are my own, and are meant to represent chapters in my life. My life only. Should anything trigger, please reach out to someone trustworthy or local mental health services. You are awesome.~ Michael

Thank you for your support. Municipal and Church is a collection of privately shared works in their original and non-structured format, including some that may never become anything outside of this book. Most of the pieces are part of a second independent music album, available through streaming platforms under the artist – Splitstone. Each title is a representation of my lived experiences, be them enlightening or turd blossoms. These words are my own, and are meant to represent chapters in my life. My life only. Should anything trigger, please reach out to someone trustworthy or local mental health services. You are worth it. ~ Michael

Even sit and wonder what comes out of your brain some days? Yeah, me too. Wishing Thee Forgot is a collection of song lyrics in their first draft structured formats. Intended to become original recorded music through an independent label, they have yet to be audibly chronicled. The works that follow, even I am still scratching my head over. What triggered me? What was the catalyst? What was the reason or excuse? Some of which I still think I have an answer to, and for the rest it's still a mystery to me. Regardless, they needed to work themselves out of yours truly. And are solely my words. Ejaculating this batch left me pondering, exactly WTF was I thinking? Should anything trigger, please reach out to someone trustworthy or local mental health services. Blocking the dam of creating may cause more problems than they're worth. ~ Michael

Thank you for coming back. 7even (Seven) is a collection of privately shared works in their original, non-structured and structured formats. Intended to become a standalone music album, these songs have yet to be recorded. The first half represents back 2 back writings from the definition and history of each noted sin, the second half reflects what I discovered in past writings that best reflected my own emotions for each sin (these are in random order). Be them fact or fiction, these words are my own and are meant to represent chapters in my life. My life only. Should anything trigger, please reach out to someone trustworthy or local mental health services. You are strong. ~ Michael

I appreciate you. Amor is a collection of poems and song lyrics presented in their first drafts. Intended to become original recorded music through my own independent label, and have yet to be audibly chronicled. Birthed out of self care, observing my core family, losing dear friends, and sharing genuine feelings, these works represent my life and love. Mine solely. Should anything trigger, please reach out to someone trustworthy or local mental health services. You are Loved. ~ Michael

Let's take a moment to reflect. Reflections is a collection of song lyrics in their first draft structured formats. Intended to become original recorded music through my own independent label, and have yet to be audibly chronicled. These composed works were prompted by personal experiences, witnessed and lived, and are short stories to cathartically "e;work it out"e; of my head to find my own resolve. In these presented writings, be them fact or fiction, the words are my own and are meant to represent cogitations acted upon. Solely by me. Should anything trigger, please reach out to someone trustworthy or local mental health services. You are you. ~ Michael

What a treat that you have visited again. Face at the Creek is a collection of privately shared song lyrics in their inaugural structured formats. Intended to become original recorded music through my own independent label, these songs have yet to be audibly chronicled. In 2019 I was reignited to create music again, after a brief duration in my late teenage years. Writing poems, then songs, became the first outlet that helped launch the drive for the music project. After 5 years, and a revolving door of talented humans, FOCUS was produced. Just before that album's release, we had to abruptly and uncomfortably change studio spaces, which led to more raw writing. Then, a few more member changes, and inevitably the release of Municipal & Church. Some of these songs were entertained to be on that album, or tabled for future development. In these presented pieces, be them fact or fiction, the words are my own and are meant to represent moments in my life. My life only. Should anything trigger, please reach out to someone trustworthy or local mental health services. You are exquisite. ~ Michael

On March 8th, 1995, 2Pac Shakur, arguably the world’s greatest rapper, arrived at the Clinton Correctional facility in Dannemora, New York, secured in shackles. Tupac walked with his eyes looking forward and his head hung low through the same hardened steel gates of the hundred- and fifty-year-old prison that men such as “Lucky” Luciano and John Gotti had passed through before him. Little has been written or said about Tupac Shakur’s time inside one of America’s most notorious prisons. He remained incarcerated for seven months until his unlikely release on bail on October 12th of the same year.Tupac Behind Bars is a glimpse inside the 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s tumultuous time in Dannemora. It marked an important period in his life, one during which he got married, met his self-professed biological father, and signed a deal with Death Row Records on a handwritten contract.The author, Michael Christopher, was a career corrections officer in New York State who reached the rank of Lieutenant before his retirement after almost twenty-seven years of service. During the course of his duties, he had contact with tens of thousands of prisoners, including infamous inmates like David Berkowitz a.k.a. ‘The Son of Sam’ and Robert Chambers a.k.a. ‘The Preppy Killer’, but after more than three decades, the one that left him with a positive memory is Tupac Shakur. Tupac Behind Bars is Officer Christopher’s account of his personal encounters with the famous rapper at the Clinton Correctional Facility.