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This worldwide study examines how religion gets into theme parks – as mission, as an aspect of culture, as fable, and by chance. Gods and Rollercoasters analyses religion in theme parks, looking at how it relates to modernism, popular culture, right-wing politics, nationalism, and the rise of the global middle class. Crispin Paine argues that religion has discovered a major new means of expression through theme parks. From the reconstruction of Biblical Jerusalem at the Holy Land Experience in Orlando, through the world of Chinese mythology at Haw Par Villa in Singapore, to the great temple/theme park Akshardham in New Delhi, this book shows how people are encountering and experiencing religion in the context of fun, thrills and leisure time. Drawing on examples from six of the seven continents, and exploring religious traditions including Christianity, Daoism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam, Gods and Rollercoasters provides a significant contribution to the study of religion, sociology, anthropology, and popular culture.
Discusses the history, physics, parts, and design of roller coasters and examines some modern examples.
Introduction -- The height requirement -- Secure your shoulder harness -- Fuel for the motor -- Filling your empty seats -- Riding in the front seat -- Picking up speed -- Hands in the air -- Smile for the camera -- Epilogue -- Final word -- Acknowledgements -- Additional resources.
As one of the twelve Guardians, Urian has spent the last several centuries in a constant battle to keep the inhabitants of Earth's Realms under control. Humanity has to evolve, hell beasts need to die, and Immortals need mates. But lately, Uri's mind is overrun with thoughts of the sexy Demi-Goddess he's forbidden contact with. Alexandra and her brothers have managed to evade the Guardians for centuries. Sensing she was needed on Earth, Alexandra forces herself to stay away from the only male who has ever truly enticed her. Until her world turns upside down. For a hundred years she's watched Urian from the shadows, playing a wicked voyeuristic game to no end but to fuel her obsession with him. But now, she must seek out the enthralling Guardian to save her brother's life, even if it means her own exile. Either way, she won't go quietly. Warning: This book contains explicit and sizzling sex scenes with big dominant males.
Tammy suppressed the bitter memories of a tragic accident that changed her family's lives forever until she courageously began to write. Her debut novel will connect with those who have dealt with tragedy and she hopes will encourage them to never give up on their dreams of finding happiness.
Instead of authentic personal success being something that seems elusive and outside of your reach, popular blogger, life coach, and Creator of The Fear Hurdler brand, author Jasamine Hill sheds a bright light on what it really takes to be young and successful in today's social media-obsessed culture. She starts with a pivotal turning point in her life that took her from extreme self-doubt, depression and almost giving up on her dream to a turning point moment that catapulted her Fear Hurdler blog to over 40,000 social media shares in one week, launching her into a totally new orbit as a successful blogger and life coach.Jasamine makes it clear that lasting success and true inner fulfillment is not magic nor happens overnight. It is result of a specific process that has many parallels to the metaphor of riding a roller coaster. If you are a Millennial with a head full of great ideas and big dreams, but you don't know how to CONVERT these ideas into a path to your dreams, then this book is for you. With clarity, humor, real-life examples, self-reflection exercises, suggestions, resources, and strategies, Jasamine covers ways to discover your passions, turn your fears into fuel, and make your dreams real. - From your first steps of preparation- To igniting your passion- Dealing with naysayers- Building your support crew- Developing a plan- Opening yourself to feedback and mentorship...and then on to launching and beyond, the steps of the process are laid out for you so that you can actually get on the ride and enjoy the ride of life instead of watching from below.
Greg Eilers was at the center of privilege: a respected minister in a conservative church, a middle-class male in a rural community, a family man with a wife and kids. But he harbored a deep secret--a lifetime of questioning his gender identity. In 2013, the questioning had morphed into crushing gender dysphoria, and Eilers found himself in a battle to save his life and sanity. He also found himself in a conundrum: gender identity issues don't fit with a traditional life and conservative values. How could a man who followed all the rules, and made the church his life's work, be transgender?In 2015, Eilers transitioned to female to resolve the internal struggle. The road to inner peace, though, was rife with sacrifices. Transitioning took him from the job he loved, put his relationships to the test, and cast him to the margins of society. Scorn replaced privilege. Then, 2018 brought a development just as confounding as 2013's struggle, and Eilers faced yet another transition.Through it all Eilers held firm to his faith, and found room in the Gospel for an outcast such as himself. He resolved to speak out--to share his story so others would know they're not alone, and to speak up--to educate the public about transgender and bring dignity to a highly misunderstood group of people.A Roller Coaster Through a Hurricane is a memoir, a unique transgender experience, and an inspiration to the Christian church to lovingly minister to transgender persons.
My life stunk. I had never gotten a break. If it could go wrong, it had gone wrong. I was on the fast track to nowhere... Then I met Al. As one man approaches fifty, he takes a look back at the years riddled with disappointment, heartache, unfulfilled dreams, and hopelessness. He's a prisoner to his own existence, allowing fear and his victim mentality to keep him from pursuing the life he's always wanted. But just when it seems that each day is the same monotonous routine, he meets Al and has an unexpected encounter that will turn his life upside down. When Al offers him The Key to his mansion, this man must decide if it's a risk worth taking. Is it really free, or are there strings attached to this seemingly too-good-to-be-true offer? Who is this mysterious Al? What secrets does his house hold, and why is he trying to give it away? In his new book, The Key, John W. Turner takes readers on tour of this extraordinary home, using this allegory of the Father's house to reveal the invitation extended to each and every person. Readers will be spellbound as they too explore the rooms of the mansion, discovering the reality of God's character and the blessings he wants to bestow, if we allow him.
Are you feeling stressed, Christian? What exactly is stress? Where does it come from, and how does it really affect us? More importantly, what does God have to say about stress? Isn't stress like the impartial rain, falling on both the just and the unjust? How would a Christian handle stress differently from anyone else? There is good news! God promises to give His children special help when it comes to dealing with stress. Are we taking full advantage of the gifts He has given us? Are we living out the peace, joy and victory that is available to us? Find out how in this full length Christian self-help book, with workbook-style activity pages after every chapter. Perfect for both personal use and small group study.
For the Special Tween Girl in Your Life Do you remember what it felt like to be a tween—those awkward, uncomfortable yet exciting years from eight-to-twelve? Bestselling author Elizabeth George does and she wants to share some thoughts to help your tween daughter (or granddaughter) not only survive, but thrive during this important time in her life. Each of these, short, easy-to-read devotions (over 100+) cover every part of a tween girl's world, including Creating strong friendships Having healthy self-esteem Choosing to follow Jesus Making smart decisions Developing good work habits Girls will treasure this unique devotional. If you want to encourage a tween to truly become a girl after God's own heart, this book is a great place to start!