National Days

Stressors are everywhere. Each and every day, we run into situations that constantly test us, rob us of our patience, strip us of our sanity, impact our focus, and cause us to lose control of our days. Although stress can be challenging, it can also be easy to handle if you have a system to deal with it. This system would knock out these stressors, shut down your anxiety, and curb fear so you can take back control of your life.

America was built on nine distinct virtues that shaped the character of our nation and made it great. Grit, manliness, individualism, merit, profit and providence, dominion over our environment, thrift, and, above all, pride in our country - these qualities define us and are the reason that hundreds of millions of people worldwide look to America for hope, inspiration, and opportunity.

America's power is in decline, its foreign policy adrift, its allies alienated, its soldiers trapped in a war that even generals regard as unwinnable. What has happened these past eight years is well known. Why it happened continues to puzzle. Daydream Believers combines in-depth reporting and analysis to explain how George W. Bush and his aides got so far off track - and why much of the nation followed.

We have experts ad infinitum on everything about America's past, present, and future, but nearly all the experts focus on a pure secular perspective, void of any acknowledgment of the spiritual. This audiobook includes both to arrive at a far more realistic and fact-based forecast of America's future. Whether you are a secular historian or a devout Christian, you'll be stretched with ideas in this audiobook you've never heard anywhere else. You'll also get the answer to a question no one has fully answered up to now.

Since 9/11, why have we won smashing battlefield victories only to botch nearly everything that comes next? In the opening phases of war in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya, we mopped the floor with our enemies. But in short order, things went horribly wrong. We soon discovered we had no coherent plan to manage the "day after". The ensuing debacles had truly staggering consequences - many thousands of lives lost, trillions of dollars squandered, and the apparent discrediting of our foreign policy establishment.

Step into a realm where the whisper of morning revelations unveils the path to inner wisdom, and the vibrant life of New Orleans sets the stage for a journey of self-discovery and communal understanding. "67 Days of NOLA Poetic Exploration Between Here And There" is not just a book of poetry; it's a soulful expedition across the landscapes of time, culture, and the mysteries of the human spirit. Week 7 - "The Experimental Certainty of Exploration Through Social Distance" - challenges readers to traverse the intellectual and emotional terrains of isolation, where the act of distancing ...

Since 1998, the Alfred A. Knopf Publishing Group has celebrated National Poetry Month by e-mailing a poem a day throughout the month of April to over 25,000 devoted poetry fans. In April 2006, Knopf introduced the Poem-a-Day podcast, which featured poets including Kevin Young and James Merrill reading their own poems, as well as Knopf authors, such as Joan Didion and Toni Morrison, reading work by their favorite poets.

For more than a century, no number one and number two high school football team had ever met—until October 6, 2001. This is the story of two teams—Concord De La Salle, a private Catholic school in an upscale Northern California suburb, and Long Beach Poly, a proud public institution from a blue-collar SoCal seaport—striving to achieve the same goal: the all-American dream.

March is a month of surprises, and this edition of Incredibly Strange & Completely Random Holidays is filled with unique and unexpected ways to celebrate! From honoring our four-legged heroes on National K9 Veterans Day to embracing the quirks of Awkward Moments Day, this month proves that even the most random holidays have fascinating origins. Discover the mathematical magic of National Pi Day, have some fun speaking about yourself in the third person on Talk in Third Person Day, and explore even more offbeat traditions, fun facts, and delicious recipes inspired by the season. Whether ...

Can the tide be turned? As America’s moral foundation continues to collapse, it is our Christian duty to pray continuously for our country. But to shift a nation’s destiny, our prayers must be greater than individual supplication. We must join together in corporate agreement. In the midst of extremist views and divisive rhetoric it is time for the Ekklesia to rise with a united voice on behalf of our nation. This essential prayer manual for national revival includes several strategic prayer outlines that can be used for effective corporate intercession, prophetic perspective on our ...

The Grand Canyon rightly defies description. Most who see it for the first time say it reminds them of a majestic painting, appropriately suggesting it’s a place that only can be visualized by actually gazing upon it. “Hittin’ the Trail: Grand Canyon National Park” is the only complete guide to the parks’ great day hiking trails. With one tap of the screen, you can: • Plan days of fun family-friendly activities • Reserve a campsite or lodging • Receive a list of the parks’ current programs • Learn about special kid programs • Find directions, entrance fees, parking ...

Stressed out? Burnt out? Just plain tired of trying to keep up with the frenzied pace of the world? What would you say if I told you that in just a short 20 minutes a day, you can change that stressed state to one of serenity and peace? Shh! This is a well-guarded secret, and it's absolutely true. You can transform your life from frazzled to fantastic with a little determination and a few basic instructions. It's called mindful meditation, and it's been used for thousands of years by wise individuals worldwide.

A lively, clear explanation of the American healthcare reform movement from a noted expert - giving women the tools they need to demand fair and affordable coverage for all people. Founder and CEO of Day Health Strategies Rosemarie Day wants women to recognize their trouble with accessing affordable care as part of a national emergency. Day encourages women throughout the country to share their stories and get involved, and she illustrates how a groundswell of activism, led by everyday women, could create the incentives our political leaders need to change course.

A woman fleeing her previous existence meets a fellow Singaporean on an overnight train in Norway. A foreign worker is decapitated in an HDB building site accident. A Singaporean wife must negotiate Beijing as her British husband awaits a heart transplant. And in different corners of the world, Singaporeans and exiles mark National Day in their own ways.

From a team of leading Ukrainian reporters, 77 Days of February is the bracingly powerful and intimate story of the early days of the Russian invasion of their thriving independent nation. It brings to the world, in a way not seen before, the experiences of everyday Ukrainians whose lives have been forever torn apart by this brutal and illegal war, and celebrates their monumental strength and resilience.

This essay comes from the NPR series This I Believe, which features brief personal reflections from both famous and unknown Americans. The pieces that make up the series compel listeners to rethink not only what and how they have arrived at their beliefs, but also the extent to which they share them with others.

When the foundations of a nation feel as if they’re shaking, prayer is the strongest fortress you can build. Standing in the Gap for Divine Defense: 30 Days of Prayer for Divine Guidance & Guarding is your call to action—a 30‑day journey of powerful, Scripture‑rooted intercession that invites everyday believers to become watchmen on the walls for their nation. Drawing on timeless truths from God’s Word, this devotional equips you to stand in the gap for your nation and: Seek Heaven’s Wisdom: Ten guided prayers ask God to grant leaders and citizens discernment, clarity, and ...

Your voice can change the world! The earth is in a state of turmoil. When all seems hopeless, the people of God have a powerful weapon: prayer. Germaine Copeland, author of the bestselling series, Prayers That Avail Much, presents an essential guidebook for everyday believers, intercessors, and prayer warriors to impact the nations with Heaven’s power. Through these prayer directives, you will learn how to partner with God for breakthrough on regional, national and global levels. Around the globe, your voice can have a resounding impact. When you align your prayers with God’s will, you ...

Evie has been raised in the heart of Aboriginal Redfern, by a proud trailblazing Wiradjuri family. She remembers so much about the previous world – the Dreamtime, the ancestors, and the knowing – but she also harbours a dark pain that is becoming almost too much to bear. And then Evie meets James, a young man radiating pure love who fills her life with light. On the cusp of adulthood, with their whole lives ahead of them, they travel to Evie’s beloved country, the central west of New South Wales and the Riverina regions.

"What Shall We Do Today? The Healthy Helpers' Coffee Cake Adventure" Perfect for children ages 6-9: A delightful educational story celebrating World Health Day and National Coffee Cake Day! Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya on their latest adventure as they become "Healthy Helpers" at their local farmer's market! When the friends discover it's both World Health Day and National Coffee Cake Day, they embark on a fun-filled journey learning about nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and the importance of balance in staying healthy. This engaging children's story: Teaches...