Gary N. Smith Knihy

Autor, Gary Smith, je jezuitský kněz a spisovatel, který sdílí své zkušenosti z misijní práce se súdánskými utečenci v severní Ugandě v letech 2000 až 2006. Kniha není sociologickou analýzou nemocí a hladomoru, ale hlubokou studií samotných utečenců. Pomocí deníku a přetištěných dopisů zachycuje každodenní život, radosti a strasti těchto lidí, včetně jejich jedinečného pohledu na křesťanství. Smith strávil šest let jako kněz pro súdánské uprchlíky, přičemž jeho kniha oslavuje víru a sílu lidí žijících v těžkých podmínkách uprchlických vesnic. Kniha upozorňuje na humanitární krizi a dlouhodobé utrpení, které je často opomíjeno. V regionu probíhá konflikt mezi různými frakcemi, přičemž největší hrozbou je Armáda Božího odporu, která páchá zvěrstva na dětech. V atmosféře strachu a nedostatku působí jezuité nejen jako duchovní, ale i jako zachránci životů, často v těžkých osobních krizích. Smith prostřednictvím deníkových záznamů a vzpomínek vypráví příběhy místních lidí, zkoumá vlastní víru a laskavost a vyjadřuje vděčnost těm, které potkal. Tato kniha přináší lekce víry a duchovní síly pro všechny, kdo čelí obtížným situacím, které se zdají být banální v porovnání s realitou autorových zkušeností a utrpením uprchlíků.

This collection showcases the spirit of sports and the humanity of athletes through the lens of an accomplished sports journalist. Drawing inspiration from the works of John McPhee and David Halberstam, it offers insightful narratives that highlight the emotional and personal dimensions of the game, celebrating both the athletes and the sport itself.

Die Kontroverse um Hannah Arendts »Bericht von der Banalität des Bösen«, der 1963 die Diskussion um die Verantwortung des einzelnen während der Nazidiktatur zum Sieden brachte, ist in ihrer Schärfe ohne Beispiel - und sie ist, wie u. a. die sogenannte Goldhagen-Debatte zeigt, nicht weniger aktuell als damals. Indem die Autoren dieses Bandes die Ursachen dieser Kontroverse von verschiedenen Positionen aus nachzeichnen, geben sie zugleich ein intellektuelles Porträt einer der bedeutendsten Denkerinnen des 20. Jahrhunderts.

We underestimate the importance of luck in our lives. We think too highly of the golfer who wins the British Open and, if he loses the next tournament, we speculate that he slacked off. Although the winner is surely an excellent golfer, good luck in how the ball bounced and how it rolled afterwards outside of the golfer's control also played an important role. An insufficient appreciation of chance can wreak all kinds of mischief not only in sports, but also education, medicine, business, politics and elsewhere. Perfectly natural, random variation can lead us to attach meaning to the meaningless. Freakonomics showed how economic calculations can explain seemingly counter-intuitive decision-making. Thinking, Fast and Slow, helped readers identify a host of small cognitive errors that can lead to miscalculations and irrational thought. In What the Luck? statistician and author, Gary Smith, sets himself a similar goal, and explains - in clear, understandable, and witty prose - how a statistical understanding of luck can change the way we see just about every aspect of our lives.

Find out how the game of Hide and Seek is played with the men of the LAPD in their search for those who think they can evade justice by hiding out. Hide And Seek will take you behind the scenes of the LAPD and its Warrant Service Detail of the 1970s. There, you will meet former motorcycle officer Pete Felix and a chosen few veteran officers who attempt to find and bring to justice those who have warrants issued for their arrest by the courts. Learn interesting facts about how the warrant game is played and the impact that unserved warrants have on the City of Los Angeles. You will taste the humor and danger that officers face each time they knock on doors behind which may lurk... death. The names have been changed. The stories are

The book emphasizes the importance of returning to Biblical truths as the foundation for peace and eternal security. It asserts that divine blessings for America and the world hinge on repentance and a commitment to God. Drawing on Psalms 51, it highlights that true hope and peace are found solely in Jesus Christ and the pure teachings of the Bible, urging readers to embrace this commitment for spiritual fulfillment.

The narrative chronicles the author's journey from an idealistic youth to a soldier, husband, father, and retired teacher, highlighting the experiences of an army family with humor and realism. It features letters from the Gulf War, revealing the emotional struggles faced by both soldiers and families. Drawn from diaries since 1986, the final chapter honors a Vietnam veteran, capturing his struggles with past traumas through interviews. The book serves as a tribute to all veterans, especially those from Vietnam, advocating for their recognition and support.

The book offers proven strategies designed to boost business revenues swiftly, regardless of company size. Drawing from years of experience as a senior business strategist, the author emphasizes the importance of solid foundations for achieving quicker and sustainable growth. Readers will gain practical tools and knowledge to effectively implement these strategies in their own businesses, ensuring realistic and achievable results.

A retired Warren Steelgrave seeks excitement in Italy, determined to break free from the mundane life of his peers. In Florence, he falls for Cindy O'Brian, a fellow student in his Italian class, only to uncover a web of deception surrounding her. As they attempt to escape a series of dangerous events—including a jealous husband, government secrets, and an FBI manhunt—they find themselves entangled in a thrilling chase. With unexpected twists, betrayal, and danger, their adventure becomes a fight for survival.