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Inhale: Breathe Deeply Restore Your Soul

Christie Henry — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:36:50 +0000

Inhale: Breathe Deeply Restore Your Soul Christie Henry Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:36

By Janet Bornschlegel Marks (Edu'81)
(Illumify Media, 190 pages; 2024)

We all come into this life gasping for air then spend our years striving to make each breath matter. This book shows you how to use those breaths to slow down, look deeper within and contemplate the health of your soul.

Are you unsure if your wounded soul will ever mend?

Is the condition of your soul unclear?

Do you sense there could be more to your spiritual life?
God placed distinctive gifts in you and uses them to help restore your soul. Each chapter in this book offers gentle consideration of soul health and includes reflective thoughts to ponder your soul's unique journey. With humor and unwavering honesty, author and speaker

Janet K. Marks guides you to bravely face your spiritual wounds and rediscover your beautiful soul.

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The YouTube Candidate

Christie Henry — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:34:27 +0000

The YouTube Candidate Christie Henry Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:34

By Thomas Phillips (OrgMgmt'71)
(Vanguard Press, 430 pages; 2024)

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The YouTube Candidate is a political thriller set in the divisive atmosphere of the present day. When Matt Anderson stands behind the family's kitchen table and makes a speech a president might deliver to the American people, his intention is to help his daughter with her class project. Instead, his presentation captivates the nation and elicits calls for him to enter the on-going campaign. Replete with warmth, humor, and unexpected moments of high drama, the story traces the formation of an advisory 'Dream Team' whose "outside the box" campaign innovations and dynamic ideas seek to overcome the new party's late start and underfunding. Results on election night lead to employment of a little-known constitutional process and the nail-biting suspense of determining the next President of the United States.

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Beyond Startup Week, What First Time Entrepreneurs Don't Know to Ask

Christie Henry — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:32:24 +0000

Beyond Startup Week, What First Time Entrepreneurs Don't Know to Ask Christie Henry Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:32

By Michelle Mink (TeleCom'95)
(SEE Publishing, 173 pages; 2023)

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Through a captivating narrative, readers are introduced to a diverse cast of characters, each representing a different industry, from technology startups to pet products, hospitality to manufacturing, and beyond. As readers follow the characters on their entrepreneurial journeys, they are immersed in a dynamic world where they witness the characters' triumphs, setbacks, and the crucial decisions they make along the way.

The book provides a comprehensive exploration of key issues and considerations that entrepreneurs commonly encounter, such as market research, product development, branding, marketing strategies, financial management, legal protections, and organizational structuring of a business. By weaving these lessons into engaging stories, readers gain a deep understanding of how to navigate the intricacies of each industry, while also grasping fundamental principles that are universally applicable to entrepreneurship.

With its imaginative approach, "Beyond Startup Week" encourages readers to step into the shoes of the characters and experience the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship. It sparks self-reflection, prompts critical thinking, and stimulates creative problem-solving, empowering entrepreneurs to anticipate challenges, make informed decisions, and ultimately thrive in their respective industries.

Written by an experienced entrepreneur with a wealth of real-world knowledge, this book not only equips aspiring business owners with practical wisdom but also inspires them to embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and pursue their dreams with determination and resilience. Whether you're considering a tech startup, a restaurant, a posh pet brand, or any other entrepreneurial endeavor, " Beyond Startup Week" is an indispensable guide that bridges the gap between imagination and real-world business success.

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Just One Good Thing: A Faith-Inspired Recipe for Optimism

Christie Henry — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:28:20 +0000

Just One Good Thing: A Faith-Inspired Recipe for Optimism Christie Henry Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:28

By Nancy Pelander Johnson (Span'77)
(AMG Publishers, 361 pages; 2024)

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What if you could change your thoughts? The negative ones —that make you question your faith, that keep you from enjoying the fullness of God’s peace, hope and joy, that deplete the spiritual pantry of all the good things God has in store for you. You work hard. You do your best to live by faith and care for those around you. But when you’re living in the “in-between times”—when the natural order of life becomes stressful and wears you down—it can be a challenge to maintain an optimistic outlook each day. If you’ve felt this way, you’re not alone. God’s people today—as in Jesus’ time—grapple with negative thoughts and circumstances, but faith-inspired answers help them overcome such thinking. You, too, can overcome negative thinking and turn your “negatives” into “positives.” Join author Nancy Johnson’s journey as she takes you through personal experience stories—hers and others (including scenarios of biblical characters)—and how each found optimism through God’s goodness and Word. "Just One Good Thing: A Faith-Inspired Recipe for Optimism" will guide you through 28 devotional readings along with a three-step “recipe” to defeat negativity and face each day with a renewed outlook and faith. Questions for study and self-reflection and a journal application are included. Be prepared to sit at God’s table of optimism, where you will feast on abundant servings of His peace, hope, and joy!

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Teaching Native Pride: Upward Bound and the Legacy of Isabel Bond

Christie Henry — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:25:33 +0000

Teaching Native Pride: Upward Bound and the Legacy of Isabel Bond Christie Henry Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:25

By Tony Tekaroniake Evans (Anth'85)
(Washington State University Press, 240 pages; 2021)

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Based on more than thirty interviews with students and staff, Teaching Native Pride employs both Native and non-Native voices to tell the story of the University of Idaho's Upward Bound program. Their personal anecdotes and memories intertwine with accounts of the program's inception and goals, as well as regional tribal history and Isabel Bond's Idaho family history.

A federally sponsored program dedicated to helping low-income and at-risk students attend college, Upward Bound came to Moscow, Idaho, in 1969. Isabel Bond became director in the early 1970s and led the program there for more than three decades. Those who enrolled in the experimental initiative--part of Lyndon B. Johnson's War on Poverty--were required to live within a 200-mile radius and be the first in their family to pursue a college degree. Living on the University of Idaho campus each summer, they received six weeks of intensive instruction.

Recognizing that most participants came from nearby Nez Perce and Coeur d'Alene communities, Bond and her teachers designed a curriculum that celebrated and incorporated their Native American heritage--one that offers insights for educators today. Many of the young people they taught overcame significant personal and academic challenges to earn college degrees. Native students broke cycles of poverty, isolation, and disenfranchisement that arose from a legacy of colonial conquest, and non-Indians gained a new respect for Idaho's first peoples. Today, Upward Bounders serve as teachers, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and social workers, bringing positive change to future generations.

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Most Trout Don't Read: Lessons from Time on the Water

Christie Henry — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:23:04 +0000

Most Trout Don't Read: Lessons from Time on the Water Christie Henry Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:23

By Scott Bealer (Bio'86)
(Sweetgrass Books, 184 pages; 2024)

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Contrary to popular belief, trout are not intellectuals! However, they are keen observers of their environment and well attuned to the elements important to their survival. If you plan on chasing them with a fly rod, you need to learn how to pay attention to those details. True mastery of the sport isn't about memorizing lots of facts, but rather having a sense of curiosity and spending time out on the water.

Scot leads you on a journey of discovery, recalling occasions when he, or sometimes his clients, learned important lessons. His stories are warm, funny, and full of great advice to improve your skills and better enjoy your time on the water. His comments on gear, guides, and other aspects of the sport are based on decades of practical experience.

The images from Lea's camera bring Scot's stories to life and will leave you yearning to get out there. If you enjoy fly fishing, being outdoors, or just want to learn more, you will love this book.

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On the Origin of Being: Understanding the Science of Evolution to Enhance Your Quality of Life

Christie Henry — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:20:38 +0000

On the Origin of Being: Understanding the Science of Evolution to Enhance Your Quality of Life Christie Henry Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:20

By Jenny Terry Powers (ChemEngr'97, PhDMicro'05) and Luke Comer
(River Grove Books, 298 pages; 2024)

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While giving many benefits, aspects of modern society can also be harmful to our physical, mental, and cultural health. We can overcome many of these detriments if we better understand and express our primal self, which is largely encoded into our DNA.

On the Origin of Being outlines the misalignments between our genetic design and modern lifestyle that reduce our well-being and even cause disease. Jenny Powers, PhD in immunology, and Luke Comer, author and producer, pay homage to Charles Darwin by investigating the evolution of many human behaviors. They identify the origins of these behaviors in the single-cell organisms of billions of years ago and then trace them through primates, hominoids, and up the evolutionary chain to modern humans. They then demonstrate how to realign our behaviors to enjoy more vital, loving, and robust lives here and now.

Book one of this three-part series addresses four behaviors that are most significant to our health: sleep, nutrition, work and rest, and our relationship with nature.

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CryoShift

Christie Henry — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:16:17 +0000

CryoShift Christie Henry Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:16

By Nicole Frens (Bus'90)
(Pynhavyn Press, 337 pages; 2024)

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Joseph’s gamble paid off, and now he has it all – cool new tech, and the ultimate life do-over.

When a family tragedy mucks up his plans for a normal second shot at living, he’s forced to focus on triggering a supernatural ability instead.

Which is sort of cool. Sort of terrifying.

Definitely not how he’d anticipated spending his Life Take Two.

In a time when not everyone welcomes the New Revives, Joseph must discover where he fits in while opposing forces push him forward. Caught between the love of his past and the thrill of the present, will Joseph unlock a power beyond belief and find his role in society, or will his hesitation cost him and his family everything?

Joseph’s gamble paid off, and now he has it all – cool new tech, and the ultimate life do-over.

When a family tragedy mucks up his plans for a normal second shot at living, he’s forced to focus on triggering a supernatural ability instead.

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The Lead Mine Men: The Enduring 45th Illinois Volunteer Infantry

Christie Henry — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:37:19 +0000

The Lead Mine Men: The Enduring 45th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Christie Henry Wed, 11/27/2024 - 17:37

By Thomas B. Mack (Fin'86)
(Southern Illinois University Press, 197 pages; 2024)
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To destroy Confederate infrastructure, avenge the horrors of slavery, and shorten the war, the 45th Illinois Volunteer Infantry imposed the pillaging of hard-war philosophy upon Confederate lands. This comprehensive and engaging narrative explores the Civil War ordeals and triumphs of the “Lead Mine men” who hailed from eleven counties in northern Illinois. Thomas B. Mack uncovers the history on this unit of resilient midwesterners and how they brought hard-war to the Confederacy in 1862, earlier than other historians have previously suggested.

During their service the regiment compiled an exceptional record. The 45th fought under General Ulysses S. Grant in the war’s western theater, earning honors at Vicksburg and in Tennessee. The men later reenlisted as veterans and served in General William T. Sherman’s Atlanta, Savannah, and Carolina campaigns. Mack considers the soldiers’ community, discipline, and faith in Providence during their service in the Union Army of the Tennessee and how, despite the unit’s high casualties, they upheld the lowest rate of desertion due to their fervent patriotism.

Throughout The Lead Mine Men, Mack’s focus remains on the soldiers—their extensive training in Galena and Chicago and their time in camp and in combat. He follows their experiences from recruitment to their celebratory march in the 1865 Grand Review to their postwar lives in which many struggled to adjust, receive their government pensions, and protect the unit’s legacy. In this book, Mack broadens our understanding of the Union soldiers who saved their republic and ended slavery within its borders.

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Dowland

Christie Henry — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:35:15 +0000

Dowland Christie Henry Wed, 11/27/2024 - 17:35

By K. Dawn Grapes (PhDHist'12)
(Oxford University Press, 280 pages; 2024)

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Dowland celebrates the story of one of the most important composers to emerge from early modern England. This book contextualizes the geographical, political, religious, cultural, and musical aspects of the life of John Dowland (1563-1626). It provides a window into life as a musician in the Elizabethan-Jacobean era, illuminating the importance of social, courtly, and academic connections as it closely explores the composer's musical compositions. During his lifetime, Dowland was well-known for his prowess as a performing lutenist who established a reputation not only in England, but also in the German and Italian lands, Denmark, and beyond. His lute solos and duos survive in manuscripts collected across Europe. He also issued four books of lute song-ayres, including the most successful secular music anthology of the era, one collection of consort music, and a theoretical translation, all printed in London. In these publications, Dowland utilized innovative print formats and set new standards for contemporary genres. Collectively, Dowland's compositions and writings present the self-styled image of a man always seeking more. This book places these activities within a biographical timeline of ongoing artistic, commercial, and reputational pursuits. As a complete record, Dowland captures the entrepreneurial resourcefulness of the foremost musician of his day, a performing composer who understood expected conventions, seized opportunities, and created a musical legacy that still stands firm 400 years after his death.

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