It is the early 1930s in Los Angeles, and the city is full of promise. Arturo Bandini is a young writer who has come to LA to make his name. He falls in love with Camilla Lopez, a Mexican waitress, and their affair is both passionate and tempestuous. But Camilla is married, and she can…
There are few apocalyptic texts in the New Testament, and the Apocalypse of Paul is one of them. This text was written in the late first or early second century, and it tells the story of Paul’s journey to heaven and his subsequent return to earth. In this text, Paul sees the future judgment of…
Francine Rivers is a bestselling author who has written numerous novels over the years. One of her most popular books is An Echo in the Darkness, which tells the story of a woman named Hadassah who is taken captive and sold into slavery. Despite the terrible circumstances she finds herself in, Hadassah remains hopeful and…
Ask and It is Given is a book by Esther Hicks and Jerry Hicks. The book is about the power of thought and how our thoughts create our reality. The book teaches us that we can change our lives by changing our thoughts. In the book, Ask and It Is Given, Esther and Jerry Hicks…
API 570 is a specification for the inspection, repair, and alteration of piping systems. The purpose of this specification is to provide guidance for those who inspect, repair, or alter piping systems that are made of ferrous metals. This specification covers all aspects of piping inspection, including visual examination, nondestructive testing, dimensional measurements, material verification,…
I wake up early, before the sun rises. I am not a morning person by choice – I have to be up early for work. It’s a job that I don’t love, but it pays the bills and it’s close to my home. I make myself a cup of coffee and sit down at the…
In “Pair of Tickets” by Amy Tan, a mother and her daughter travel to China to find the family the daughter never knew she had. The story is full of emotion as the two women discover more about themselves and their past. They also come to understand the importance of family, both blood relatives and…
The harvest is a time of year when the earth provides an abundance of food. It is a time to give thanks for the bounty of the land and to celebrate the hard work of farmers and ranchers. The harvest is also a time to reflect on our own mortality, as we are reminded that…
If you are looking for a great AP Government and Politics review book, then you should definitely check out Amsco Ap Government And Politics by David Wolfford. This book does an excellent job of breaking down the key concepts that you need to know for the exam in a way that is easy to understand….
Ajax is a tragedy by Sophocles. The play tells the story of Ajax, a great warrior who goes insane and kills himself after being rejected by Athena. The play is full of irony, as Ajax is a man who values glory and honor above all else, but ultimately destroys himself because of his own hubris….