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The Word ‘tsumi’: A Japanese Problem in Translating and Understanding. (Series. Bridges ‘Me a criminal? No way!’ This shocking reply is at the core of this unique book—unique, because there is no other English book on the subject of tsumi , and its alternates and its unfortunate meaning of criminally guilty in Japanese. Unfortunately, it does not encompass the meaning of sin against God. Four hundred years have passed, and this deplorable translation is still used in Japanese churches today. These are some of the topics that are covered in this informative book: How Japanese ...

Welcome to Sweden was George’s favorite new show of the summer. When NBC promptly cancelled it one season later, George was super bummed. After watching the final episodes online, George had an idea that he should make his own Welcome to Sweden. And because he has too much free time on his hands, he actually went through with it. In his new episode, Bruce and his wife Emma, and all your favorite quirky Nordic characters like Gustav and Bengt, engage in the interesting cultural conversation that the short lived show, Welcome to Sweden was famous for. The usual cast of real life characters ...

Reviews and Essays: Cult films, underrated movies, forgotten TV shows, pop culture, and other cool stuff is the fourth non-fiction review book from James J. Caterino, the author of Pop Culture Musings, 50 Films That Mattered to Me and Why, and Fantastic Films, Cult TV Episodes, and Perfect Pop Songs. In this book Caterino covers the neglected 2023 blockbuster The Flash, the underrated Jessica Chastain vehicle Miss Sloan (2016), the misunderstood Passengers (2016), cult movies like Joe Dante’s Piranha (1980), Amazon Women on the Moon (1987), Pump Up the Volume (1990), Sam Raimi’s The ...

Why do some companies always get great people? What strategies will work to attract the next generation of top talent? Why do some employees get lazy on day 91, while others continually raise the bar? How do I know if my new hire will work well with our culture? Every business has a financial plan; most companies have an operational plan; few have a people plan. The most significant expense on most income statements is people, and it often gets the least attention. If you are struggling to get everyone rowing in the same direction, to help you turn your business strategy into business ...

The Pickleball Leadership Playbook for Educators: How Pickleball Builds Resilient, Connected Educators Discover how the game of pickleball can revolutionize your approach to educational leadership. In The Pickleball Leadership Playbook for Educators, Dr. Kaliym A. Islam—a seasoned leadership expert and educator—combines research-backed insights, relatable stories, and practical strategies to empower teachers at all levels. This book bridges the worlds of pickleball and education, offering actionable tools to help you: Build trust and collaboration in your classroom. Develop quick-...

To be a high-performing manager, you need an advanced understanding of the principles of great leadership. In this course, Dr. Todd shares the secrets businesses large and small use to manage teams, achieve precise results, and intelligently execute business strategies. He focuses on three key areas: motivation, positive change, and decision making. Discover how to shift your mindset, create a culture of motivation and accountability, make decisions that matter, and maintain excellence over time.

Discover the vibrant world of tiki culture with Tiki Treasures: A Collector’s Guide to the History and Art of Tiki Glassware. Perfect for collectors, cocktail lovers, and vintage design enthusiasts, this engaging guide dives into the colorful past and present of tiki glassware—from the origins of tiki bars to the modern revival of Polynesian pop. Whether you're new to collecting or already curating a shelf full of tropical mugs, this book is your ultimate companion. Inside, you’ll learn: The fascinating history of tiki culture and how it inspired iconic tiki glassware How to identify,...

A Later-in-Life Romance Set Against the Stunning Backdrop of Denmark’s Bornholm Island Joanna Martin is ready for a fresh start. Widowed and seeking more than her carefully structured life in Pennsylvania, she travels to Bornholm, a Danish island steeped in culture and natural beauty. But this journey isn’t about wanderlust—it’s about reconnecting with Gunnar Hansen, a man she once loved decades ago. Gunnar, a seasoned engineer who spent most of his life traveling to remote corners of the world installing cement plants, has finally settled into the quiet rhythms of life on his ...

Have you ever thought that maybe things aren’t as good as you thought they were? Take a look inside and explore the War on the West, the new and explosive guide from Neville Patrick Carter that takes a look at some of the key issues in the political and societal downfall that we are currently facing in countries like America, Australia and England. Carter takes a refreshing and new aged approach to analyze some of the big issues facing your ordinary citizen in the 21st century including free speech, social media and most importantly, the Emu War. Prepare yourself for memes and a guide ...

There are as many twists and turns in this novel as the roads in Smicksburg, PA! Gracie Hershberger's dear mom passed on to Glory, giving her time to court her beau, Silas Miller. However, her brother from Smicksburg needs her due to a family emergency. When Gracie meets Leander Yoder, she compares him to Silas a bit too much, and her beau doesn't measure up. Actually, Gracie’s never met an Amish man who she’d been taken with so quickly. Leander has a port wine stain birthmark on his face. Gracie's beauty astounds him, but he can hardly believe she'd consider him marriage material. Deep...

Travel isn’t perfect. Especially not the way Nancy Bartlett does it. But travel is the best, the most worthwhile, the most frustrating and the most terrifying thing you can do besides having kids. And travel, just like kids, will leave you laughing – after the drama subsides, the dust settles and your ears stop ringing. These three true stories take place in glorious Italy where the traveler can experience terror, mortification, Shakespearean romance, and Gypsies all together, and all at break-neck speed.

★ ENJOY YOUR MOMENTS OF FIKA WITH THESE 35 DELICIOUS AND SIMPLE RECIPES FROM SWEDEN ★ "Moments of Fika" beckons you into the heart of Sweden's cherished tradition of Fika, where the scent of freshly brewed coffee intertwines with the tantalizing smells of delectable pastries and savory treats. This collection of recipes and insights captures the essence of a cultural phenomenon deeply embedded in Swedish daily life—the art of Fika. Chapter by chapter, the book weaves a narrative that transcends recipes, diving into the cultural intricacies of Fika. Classic cookies, tempting treats, ...

Intriguing events happen in the bayou when Hollywood comes to town. Lauren’s gap year is supposed to be about making extra money and figuring out what to do with the next phase of her life. Realistically, it’s a break between taking care of her alcoholic brother and certified insane mother. She deserves to have some fun, and to find trouble. However, trouble follows Lauren, with its wicked sense of humor, and thought it would be fun to gift her two love interests, who happen to be rivals. Her first gift is Latin heartthrob Jackson Cruz. Along with his notorious reputation, he is a cocky...

Matsuo Basho - Haiku Poetic Tome Tribute, by author Reneé Drummond-Brown, pays homage, respect and honor to his masterful crafted Haikus, rooted in reflections that primarily focused on more than a few key themes relating to: stillness and movement touting travel writing, nature, as well as historical and literary concerns engaging in the Japanese culture and vernacular while embracing his ethical impressions.

The forest is dark and deep and hides its secrets. But to Zack Tolliver, FBI, facts are facts, and myths are not. Sent to investigate a seemingly unrelated series of incidents across a wide swathe of backcountry, he meets Louis, a Tule River Indian tribal member who presents a radical theory: the crimes were all committed by a single perpetrator––a large, hairy hominid.

Have you ever wanted to meet the heroes of the Bible? This book will give you the opportunity to interact with many of the Biblical characters - to ask them what they're thinking and feeling, and why they behave the way they do. You'll also meet God, ancient man's imagined version of the prototypical forefather. You probably have a lot of questions for him about his behavior; this time, for a change, he'll answer. The heroes of the Bible spoke their own language. They never said, “In my opinion,” or “I don’t know,” or “That’s interesting.” They never asked themselves why ...

When corruption poisons the throne and rebellion ignites the land, who will rise as a hero—and who will fall as a tyrant? China is falling apart in the last days of the Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE). Behind the grand palace walls, scheming eunuchs hold all the power. Secret plots grow in the shadows and threaten the throne. Grand General Dou Wu risks everything to rid these corrupt forces, but the Empress Dowager’s attitude sets the stage for a storm of bloodshed and betrayal. The people’s anger reaches its breaking point outside the palace. Furious at the corruption, the Yellow ...

Deeper than African Soil captures the romantic, pores-open wonder of a child raised among worlds. It unveils the adventure and suffering of revolution, disease, boarding school trauma, wrenching farewells and losses deeper than most people endure in a lifetime. It explores the nature of memory itself, why we repress it and how to call it forth, all five senses open. Daughter of Canadian Mennonites, Faith Eidse was separated from family at the scariest moments of her life. Amid postcolonial tensions in Congo, Canada and the U.S., Faith and her sisters—Hope, Charity and Grace—lived vivid ...

The 1% foment Culture War among the 99% to distract & cover their real economic motives. Class War is disguised as Culture War. And Civil War, which looms in America now, is Class War manifest. *Culture War, Class War 2022—Truth & Generations* is about what transpired in America over the last 70 years to bring it to its current crisis. We see how Americans’ minds, personalities, beliefs, and daily lives were orchestrated to a tune not theirs but one that was sweet and harmonious to the profit-takers. Much has happened since the First Edition of *Culture War, Class War* in 2013. For the ...

Join the journey to the planet’s most impressive places – and crack the blueprint for a utopian world. If you've ever wondered what it would take to build a perfect world, you are not alone. A utopia full of happiness, health and abundance might sound like a pipe dream. But, if you look closely enough, the world is already full of utopias. The Utopia Playbook explores the countries that top the world’s indices in all the metrics that matter. Tap the secrets of: Finland, which is the world’s happiest country Hong Kong, which has the longest life expectancy Bhutan, which is carbon ...