Bump's Funny Day

James, Christopher

HarperCollins, Publishers

National headlines regularly herald the decline of Christianity in the United States, citing historically low levels of confidence in organized religion, drops in church attendance, church closures, and the dramatic rise of the "Nones." Scarcely heard are stories from the thousands of new churches and new forms of church that are springing up each year across the country. In this book, Christopher James attends carefully to stories of ecclesial innovation taking place in Seattle, Washington-a city on the leading edge of trends shaping the nation as a whole. James's study of the new churches founded in this "post-Christian" city offers both theological reflection and pragmatic advice. After an in-depth survey- and -interview-based analysis of the different models of church-planting he encountered, James identifies five threads of practical wisdom: 1) embracing local identity and mission, 2) cultivating embodied, experiential, everyday spirituality, 3) engaging community life as means of witness and formation, 4) prioritizing hospitality as a cornerstone practice, and 5) discovering ecclesial vitality in a diverse ecclesial ecology. Stimulating, encouraging, and stereotype-shattering, this book invites readers to reconsider the narrative that portrays these first decades of the twenty-first century as a period of ecclesial death and decline, and to view our time instead as a hope-filled season of ecclesial renewal and rebirth.

Church Planting in Post-Christian Soil: Theology and Practice

History

World

Oxford University Press

Christopher James has performed in Branson, Missouri since 2006. His comedy has been seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, major cruise lines, and at The Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. His unique comedic style has earned him the titles of Comedy Act of the Year, Emcee of the Year and Magician of The Year. This book is a compilation from his world travels . Inside, you will find jokes, stories, words of wisdom, tips for dealing with everything from children to retirement and much, much more. BONUS: Laugh Yourself Well, Christopher's guide to healthy living through laughter. Learn how to use laughter to control stress, motivate employees, and deal with everyday situations. BONUS BONUS: Abra-KID-abra! The ever popular Children's Activity Book with jokes, tricks, puzzles, and riddles specifically written for kids.

From Branson with L.O.L.

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Funny Hyper Magic Boy

Elizabeth Taylor was one of the most famous people of the twentieth century. She was also one of the most beautiful. In this acclaimed and fully updated biography, James Christopher, film critic of the London Times, traces the rollercoaster ride of highs and lows that was her life. From humble English suburban beginnings to the apex of Beverly Hills, Liz Taylor knew great love, great sorrow, basked in the admiration of millions of film fans and attempted to hide from the unforgiving glare of paparazzi photographers as she battled addictions, illnesses and weight problems.

Elizabeth Taylor: The biography

Biographies & Memoirs

Thorndike Press

Photographic artists will gravitate to this full-color, comprehensive technical resource which explores every aspect of alternative photography. Written in a user-friendly, conversational style, each chapter introduces the history of a technique, presents an overview of the relevant alternative or non-silver photographic process, reviews its chemistry, and provides practical guidance in how to make it work. Traditional and digital contact negative production plus an array of processes such as cyanotype, Van Dyke, Kallitype, gum bichromate, platinum/palladium, Ziatype, Ambrotype and hand-applied emulsions are included. The book offers a wealth of visual inspirations and sophisticated techniques, and at the same time includes ample information to satisfy even the most demanding technician. When techniques presented in the book are practiced patiently, and with attention to detail, amateurs and professionals alike will delight in their ability to transform the science of photography into an art.

The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes

Arts & Photography

Graphic Design

Delmar/Cengage Learning

Bump in the Park

Children's Books

Dh Audio

Until now, virtually all therapy for alcoholics and other chemical-dependent individuals has been religious in nature. Traditional support groups imply that recovery is simply not possible without reliance on a supernatural "Higher Power."The need for a secular alternative to recovery from alcoholism or drug addiction is answered in How To Stay Sober. This book can help non-religious alcoholics maintain philosophical integrity while achieving the goal of lifelong sobriety.James Christopher, a longtime sober alcoholic, offers new insights and suggestions for developing coping skills and regaining self-esteem through self-reliance. He notes that current research indicates that there is no such thing as an "alcoholic personality" - that addiction is the result of physiology, not psychology. It is only by making sobriety the number one priority in life, Christopher states, that an alcoholic or addict can achieve recovery.Christopher has spearheaded a large grassroots secular sobriety movement across the United States, and this book offers concrete guidelines for forming these groups in any community. The book also provides an important weekly diary for the recovering alcoholic to use in the crucial first year of sobriety.Sobriety must be prioritized daily - no matter what - to remain under personal control. It is only through this conscious choice, Christopher states, that an alcoholic can get back on track and begin anew the creative, fulfilling learning process of life.Recommending self-reliance and self-respect without substituting dependence on religious dogma or a "higher power" for countering an addiction to alcohol or drugs, Christopher focuses on the practical aspects of his triumph and includes guidelines for forming a secular support group.

How to Stay Sober: Recovery Without Religion

Religion & Spirituality

Prometheus Books, Publishers

Hello Bump

Literature & Fiction

Bump Enterprises

Bump in the park

Cyril Hayes Pr

Bump and the Trees

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