Against the Flow

Author: John C Lennox
Publisher: Monarch Books
ISBN: 0857216228
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 448

Book Description
Daniel's story is one of extraordinary faith in God lived out at the pinnacle of executive power. It tells of four teenage friends, born in the tiny state of Judah about twenty-six centuries ago, but captured by Nebuchadnezzar, emperor of Babylon. Daniel describes how they eventually rose to the top echelons of administration. Daniel and his friends did not simply maintain their private devotion to God; they maintained a high-profile witness in a pluralistic society antagonistic to their faith. That is why their story has such a powerful message for us. Society tolerates the practice of Christianity in private and in church services, but it increasingly deprecates public witness. If Daniel and his compatriots were with us today they would be in the vanguard of the public debate. What was it that gave that ancient foursome, Daniel and his three friends, the strength and conviction to be prepared, often at great risk, to swim against the flow?

Against Flow

Author: Braxton Soderman
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262045508
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 329

Book Description
A critical discussion of the experience and theory of flow (as conceptualized by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi) in video games. Flow--as conceptualized by the psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi--describes an experience of "being in the zone," of intense absorption in an activity. It is a central concept in the study of video games, although often applied somewhat uncritically. In Against Flow, Braxton Soderman takes a step back and offers a critical assessment of flow's historical, theoretical, political, and ideological contexts in relation to video games. With close readings of games that implement and represent flow, Soderman not only evaluates the concept of flow in terms of video games but also presents a general critique of flow and its sibling, play.

Against the Flow

Author: Peter Abbs
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415297929
Category : Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 206

Book Description
This book calls for education to become an end in itself, as opposed to the means to an end, and for a place to be found in contemporary education for the spiritual, the aesthetic and the ethical.

Against the Flow

Author: Dee Caffari
Publisher: Adlard Coles
ISBN: 9780713685336
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
WITH A FOREWORD BY JAMES CRACKNELL In 2006, Dee Caffari became the first woman to sail solo round theworld against the prevailing winds and currents. Her story is anadventure in the true sense of the word. It is about physical hardshipin terrible conditions, overcoming solitude, sleep deprivation, theworry of crucial equipment failing, 34 days of gales, 12 metre waves,cyclones and a lightning strike. It is also about a woman who steppedoutside her safe zone, gave up a good job and financial security, allbecause she wanted to sail. She dared to dream, and her courageresulted in a place in the history books alongside a handful of men. Morepeople have walked on the moon than have successfully completed awestabout circumnavigation, and in this inspirational book Dee sharesthe story of her journey from beginner to record breaker. 'Ifeel I have been preparing for this my whole life. This is my dream. Tobe the first woman to sail the globe single-handed, westabout. It'stwice as long and twice as hard. We can do more than we think we can.We just have to dare to dream.' Dee Caffari 'Dee has inspiredthe imagination of a worldwide audience. She has joined only four menwho have achieved this feat. Other women may follow, but she willalways remain the first.' Sir Chay Blyth

Paddle Against the Flow

Author: Huck Magazine
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452146152
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 159

Book Description
Nas on language, Cat Power on looking inward, Spike Jonze on loving what you do, and Kim Gordon on feeling the flow. These are just a few of the indie stars and surprising insights collected in this gorgeous book by Huck magazine. Since launching in 2006, Huck has been at the vanguard of London's thriving independent publishing scene and has grown into an internationally distributed bi-monthly, with editions available on newsstands in 20 countries worldwide. Bringing together the best insights from over 60 of the most inspiring people Huck has spoken to over the years—along with exclusive photography and art that has come to embody Huck's distinct aesthetic—this book presents a diverse range of truths, creative wisdom, and life lessons from those who paddle against the flow.

Go with the Flow

Author: Lily Williams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781663637048
Category : Female friendship
Languages : en
Pages : 327

Book Description
"Sophomores Abby, Brit, Christine, and Sasha are fed up. Hazelton High never has enough tampons. Or pads. Or adults who will listen. Sick of an administration that puts football before female health, the girls confront a world that shrugs--or worse, squirms--at the thought of a menstruation revolution. They band together to make a change. It's no easy task, especially while grappling with everything from crushes to trig to JV track but they have each others backs. That is, until one of the girls goes rogue, testing the limits of their friendship and pushing the friends to question the power of their own voices. Now they must learn to work together to raise each other up. But how do you stand your ground while raising bloody hell?"--Provided by publisher

Dancing Against the Flow

Author: Moshe (Moshiko) Itzhak-Halevy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578836027
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 266

Book Description
Moshiko is one of the most respected and popular creators in the field of Israeli folk dance. This is his personal and professional story, written in an honest and forthright manner.

Flow

Author: Mihaly Csikszent
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060920432
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
An introduction to "flow," a new field of behavioral science that offers life-fulfilling potential, explains its principles and shows how to introduce flow into all aspects of life, avoiding the interferences of disharmony.

Finding Flow

Author: Mihaly Csikszentmihalhi
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 1541647459
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 171

Book Description
From the bestselling author of Flow and one of the pioneers of the scientific study of happiness, an indispensable guide to living your best life. What makes a good life? Is it money? An important job? Leisure time? Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi believes our obsessive focus on such measures has led us astray. Work fills our days with anxiety and pressure, so that during our free time, we tend to live in boredom, absorbed by our screens. What are we missing? To answer this question, Csikszentmihalyi studied thousands of people, and he found the key. People are happiest when they challenge themselves with tasks that demand a high degree of skill and commitment, and which are undertaken for their own sake. Instead of scrolling on your phone, play the piano. Take a routine chore and figure out how to do it better, faster, more efficiently. In short, learn the hidden power of complete engagement, a psychological state the author calls flow. Though they appear simple, the lessons in Finding Flow are life-changing.

Find Your Flow

Author: Sarah Gregg
Publisher: Rock Point
ISBN: 1631066293
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
Flow is an optimal mental state that you can control, create, and experience every day. Once you learn how to master flow, your happiness will flow quickly and effortlessly as you use strategies to gain control over your life, focus on what matters most, and motivate action toward your goals and dreams. But how do you harness flow? In Find Your Flow, life coach and neuro-linguistic programming practitioner Sarah Gregg reveals a powerful four-step journal system that can be applied to your everyday life. All it takes is a few minutes a day to help you find your flow through: Morning grateful flow—wake up happy as you start your day, writing words of gratitude and creating a positive mood that lasts all day. Forward focus—identify your priorities for the day to bring a sense of harmony and balance between what you must do and what you want to do Total flow—script your ideal day to spot opportunities, stay on course, and defend yourself against distraction Nighttime reflection—lean into the lessons that are showing up in life, spot opportunities to find more flow, and celebrate the powerful small steps you’re taking each day to create meaningful life changes. Find Your Flow is your practical guide to awaken and strengthen your authentic voice so that you can make your signature impact on the world, inspire others, and reach your full potential.