When Hillary Clinton conceded in 2008 that she didn't quite 'shatter the glass ceiling', and when Rick Perry in 2012 called Mitt Romney a 'vulture capitalist', they used abbreviated metaphorical stories, in which stories about one topic are presented as stories about something entirely different. This book examines a wide range of metaphorical stories, beginning with literary genres such as allegories and fables, then focusing on metaphorical stories in ordinary conversations, political sp...

This vibrant rhyming picture book brings the dramatic story of David and Goliath to life, placing the focus where it belongs-on the moment a young shepherd steps onto the battlefield and trusts God for victory.Written especially for children ages 5-8, it draws readers straight into the tension, courage, and wonder of one of the Bible's most unforgettable encounters.As armies stand frozen in fear before the towering giant Goliath, young David arrives-not with armour or weapo...

One terrible choice. One very bad day. One promise of hope.Adam and Eve's Very Bad Day: A Rhyming Bible Story About the Fall is a beautifully illustrated retelling of the Bible's story in Genesis 3 and the Garden of Eden-the day everything went wrong.In God's perfect garden, Adam and Eve had everything they needed. But when a crafty serpent whispers lies, they face a choice: trust God... or decide for themselves what is right and wrong.What follows is the first very...

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School business officials are known for their innovative, meaningful contributions to the improvement of their profession and the efficiency of school entities. The ASBO International Pinnacle Awards were established to recognize outstanding practices and new ideas that result in significant contributions to school entities. Successful applications have focused on areas such as budgeting, construction, cost savings, energy conservation, resource reallocation, safety, transportation, and te...

Harmony Through Melody:The Interaction of Melody, Counterpoint, and Harmony in Western Music, Second Editionoffers a robust, composition-based approach to tonal music theory, ranging from early modality to recent film and popular music. Charles Horton, David A. Byrne, and Lawrence Ritchey develop techniques and strategies for exploring the fundamental interaction of melody and counterpoint with harmony, and provide students with opportunities to creatively express what they have learned in...

'Metaphor', a form of figurative language in which one thing or idea is expressed in terms of another, is becoming an increasingly popular area of study, as it is relevant to the work of semanticists, pragmatists, discourse analysts and also those working at the interface of language and literature and in other disciplines such as philosophy and psychology. This book provides a summary, critique and comparison of the most important theories on how metaphors are used and understood, drawing...

Peach is a highly valuable temperate fruit crop with significant consumer demand and nutraceutical benefits. This book provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage on sustainable production processes for peach and nectarine. The latter is a natural mutation of peach that lacks fuzzy skin. It includes fundamental information to help reduce production risks for growers, improve fruit quality, and increase potential market returns, whilst addressing current emerging issues such as climate c...

Before David was a king, he was a shepherd boy.Before he wore a crown, he trusted God with joy.Told in fun, easy-to-read rhyme, this beautifully illustrated Bible story takes children from the grassy hills of Bethlehem to a thrilling face-off with the giant Goliath. Along the way, young readers discover God loves to use the small, the brave, and the faithful to do big things.As the rhyme rolls on, children will also catch a glimpse of God’s bigger story — how David ...

The Steel-Blue ConspiracyTwelve-year-old Serayah Kariuki never imagined that an old second-hand bed could change her life. But Bubble Bed is no ordinary bed. It can fly faster than a jet, shrink to the size of a peppercorn, expand to gigantic proportions, and surround its passengers with a mysterious protective bubble. Most strangely of all, it seems to have a mind of its own.Together with her lively best friend Lucy and her family, Serayah soon finds her...

Our world has gone mad -politically and otherwiseBut why and how did it come to this?A wry look at the state of the UK (and beyond), focusing on the appalling standards of governance and leadership we see today, and the ineffectiveness of our myriad institutions. Starting with a review of the 2016 referendum and its aftermath, the author moves on to consider the wider problems we are facing. This includes a close look at the work of...

The narrative may delve into the challenges and responsibilities faced by the warden as they assume their new role, such as managing the daily operations of the facility, overseeing the inmates, and maintaining order and discipline. Additionally, the story could touch upon the personal and moral dilemmas faced by the warden as they navigate the complexities of their position and interact with the individuals under their care.Given the time period in which it was written, "The New Warden" m...