Lost on Purpose

Lost on Purpose
Author: Patrick Taylor
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2015-11-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781519145376
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"Lost on Purpose" is the non-fiction adventure narrative of a former technology executive who reinvented himself as a 21st century mountain man. In October/November 2013, Patrick Taylor crossed the Rocky Mountains alone on foot. He passed through one of the largest wilderness areas in the Lower 48 to reach and retrace the route of Lewis & Clark in the winter. The sacrifices - vocationally, financially, emotionally - are measured against the benefits by the author in a refreshingly honest, humorous, and inspirational fashion. If you liked "Wild" (and who didn't), you will love this wilderness adventure.

Lost on Purpose

Lost on Purpose
Author: Patrick Taylor (Adventurer)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2015
Genre: Backpacking
ISBN:
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Non-fiction adventure narrative of a former technology executive who took leave of the real world to reinvent himself as a 21st century mountain man.

Dying for Purpose

Dying for Purpose
Author: Micah McElveen
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-12-10
Genre:
ISBN:
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Through his own death in 1995, author Micah McElveen was challenged to think differently about purpose, and now challenges us to do the same. McElveen discovered that purpose was never designed to be a destination, but rather a bridge connecting you to the place where you are designed to make a difference. The result has led to a life of radical decisions and harrowing stories, all in the name of purpose. McElveen's unique approach to narrative engulfs readers in thought-provoking views on poverty, success, life, and death. Dying for Purpose will encourage you to truly live.

Beasts and Gods

Beasts and Gods
Author: Roslyn Fuller
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2015-11-15
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1783605448
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Democracy does not deliver on the things we have assumed are its natural outcomes. This, coupled with a growing sense of malaise in both new and established democracies forms the basis to the assertion made by some, that these are not democracies at all. Through considerable, impressive empirical analysis of a variety of voting methods, across twenty different nations, Roslyn Fuller presents the data that makes this contention indisputable. Proving that the party which forms the government rarely receives the majority of the popular vote, that electoral systems regularly produce manufactured majorities and that the better funded side invariably wins such contests in both elections and referenda, Fuller's findings challenge the most fundamental elements of both national politics and broader society. Beast and Gods argues for a return to democracy as perceived by the ancient Athenians. Boldly arguing for the necessity of the Aristotelian assumption that citizens are agents whose wishes and aims can be attained through participation in politics, and through an examination of what “goods” are provided by democracy, Fuller offers a powerful challenge to the contemporary liberal view that there are no "goods" in politics, only individual citizens seeking to fulfil their particular interests.

Return to Greatness

Return to Greatness
Author: Alan Wolfe
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2009-02-09
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1400826500
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Has America, in its quest for goodness, sacrificed its sense of greatness? In this sharp-witted, historically informed book, veteran political observer Alan Wolfe argues that most Americans show greater concern with saving the country's soul than with making the nation great. Wolfe castigates both conservatives and liberals for opting for small-mindedness over greatness. Liberals, who at their best insisted on policies of national solidarity, have convinced themselves that small is beautiful, prefer multiculturalism to one nation, and are mistrustful of executive political power. Conservatives, who once embraced strong, active central government and an ideal of national citizenship, now support huge tax cuts that undermine America's future ability to undertake any ambitious, long-term project at home or abroad. No great society, in Wolfe's view, has ever been built on the cheap. Wolfe notes that neither the conservatives' call for small-scale faith-based initiatives nor the recent embrace on the left of a grassroots "civil society" can provide health care to tens of millions of uninsured Americans or ensure national security in an age of terrorism. To find better solutions, Wolfe looks back at specific moments in our national experience, when, in the face of sharp resistance, aspirations for the idea of national greatness shaped American history. He demonstrates how a bold and ambitious political agenda, championed at various times by Alexander Hamilton, John Marshall, Abraham Lincoln, and the two Roosevelts, steered the country toward periods of national strength and unity. Steeped in a colorful, panoramic reading of history, Return to Greatness offers a fresh take on American national identity and purpose. A call to action for a renewed embrace of the ideal of an activist federal government and bold policy agendas, it is sure to become a centerpiece of national debate.

Lost Travel Found: Turning Pain Into Purpose

Lost Travel Found: Turning Pain Into Purpose
Author: Ashley Jackson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2021-06-18
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780578905204
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Lost, Travel, Found: A Compelling Story of Surviving Grief, Finding Oneself Through World Travels, & Falling Madly in Love - Indulge in an Inspirational Personal Tale of Overcoming Hardships, Caregiving, & Coming Out a Victor! Hardships have defined us in more ways than we realize... or more than we care to admit. It is through surviving life's rough patches that we find our way to off the beaten paths toward self-discovery, learning, and well-deserved triumphs. Ashley Jackson is a walking testament to this. After the unexpected death of her beloved father, Ashley sought to blunt her grief by navigating the world on a solo trip, and coming home to the love of her life, Troy. But, as with most things, her happiness - though profound and life-changing - was challenged, her faith shaken, when her husband was given a devastating cancer diagnosis. Not one to be defeated easily, Ashley used her life's hardships to inspire her to find the best version of herself. This allowed her to radiate love, compassion, patience, and determination unto others and become an inspiration to the people around her. "Lost, Travel, Found" is a story of perspective, hope, and big dreams. Ashley takes you through the challenges she went through on her caregiving journey, including her struggle to overcome her victim mentality and finally emerge the victor. "Lost, Travel, Found" will make hope call your name again. The question is... Will you be brave enough to answer?

On Education, Formation, Citizenship and the Lost Purpose of Learning

On Education, Formation, Citizenship and the Lost Purpose of Learning
Author: Joseph Clair
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2017-11-30
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1501326163
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Reading Augustine presents concise, personal readings of St. Augustine of Hippo from leading philosophers and religion scholars. The looming crisis in higher education appears to be a matter of soaring costs and crushing student debt, but the problem is actually much deeper. It is a crisis of soul; a question of the very purpose of learning and the type of people that our educational system produces. Today, in the age of academic hyper-specialization and professional knowledge, the moral and spiritual purposes of learning have been eclipsed by a shallow view of career and success. On Education, Formation, Citizenship, and the Lost Purpose of Learning turns to the influential figure Augustine of Hippo to explore how he saved the liberal arts at the end of the Roman Empire and how his inspiring vision can do the same for higher education today. It offers a roadmap for reviving the soul of education � presenting concrete ways that the intellectual practices and economic enterprise of learning can lead once more to a fulfilled life of knowing God and loving others.

Lost in the Cosmos

Lost in the Cosmos
Author: Walker Percy
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2011-03-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1453216340
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“A mock self-help book designed not to help but to provoke . . . to inveigle us into thinking about who we are and how we got into this mess.” (Los Angeles Times Book Review). Filled with quizzes, essays, short stories, and diagrams, Lost in the Cosmos is National Book Award–winning author Walker Percy’s humorous take on a familiar genre—as well as an invitation to serious contemplation of life’s biggest questions. One part parody and two parts philosophy, Lost in the Cosmos is an enlightening guide to the dilemmas of human existence, and an unrivaled spin on self-help manuals by one of modern America’s greatest literary masters.

Lost on Purpose

Lost on Purpose
Author: Amy Prior
Publisher: Seal Press (CA)
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2005
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781580051200
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A new collection of stories about women living in the city includes tales of first love in Beijiing and trouble on the Mexican-American border near San Diego, with stories by Elizabeth Graver, Tara Ison, Ariel Gore, and others. Original.

A Dog's Purpose

A Dog's Purpose
Author: W. Bruce Cameron
Publisher: Forge Books
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2010-07-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1429960272
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A Dog’s Purpose—the #1 New York Times bestseller and major motion picture—is a perfect gift to introduce dog lovers to this wonderful series. Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules, Dear John, The 100-Foot Journey), shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. The family film told from the dog’s perspective also stars Britt Robertson, KJ Apa, John Ortiz, Peggy Lipton, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, Pooch Hall and Dennis Quaid. A Dog’s Purpose is produced by Gavin Polone (Zombieland, TV’s Gilmore Girls). The film from Amblin Entertainment and Walden Media will be distributed by Universal Pictures. Screenplay by W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon and Audrey Wells and Maya Forbes & Wally Wolodarsky. Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose. Bailey's story continues in A Dog's Journey, the charming New York Times and USA Today bestselling direct sequel to A Dog's Purpose. A Dog's Purpose Series #1 A Dog’s Purpose #2 A Dog’s Journey #3 A Dog's Promise Books for Young Readers Ellie's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Bailey’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Molly's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale Max's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Toby's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale Shelby's Story: A Dog's Way Home Novel The Rudy McCann Series The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man Repo Madness Other Novels A Dog's Way Home The Dog Master The Dogs of Christmas Emory’s Gift At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.