Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Revive Your Heart

Revive Your Heart: Putting Life in Perspective

by Nouman Ali Khan  (Author)


Revive Your Heart is a call for spiritual renewal and an invitation to have a conversation with one of the world’s most recognizable voices on Islam, Nouman Ali Khan.
This collection of essays is disarmingly simple, yet it challenges us to change. To revise our actions, our assumptions and our beliefs so we can be transformed from within, as well as externally.
It aims to help modern Muslims maintain a spiritual connection with Allah and to address the challenges facing believers today: the disunity in the Muslim community, terrorists acting in the name of Islam, and the disconnection with Allah.
These challenges and more are tackled by Nouman Ali Khan, with his profound engagement with the Qur'an, in his trademark voice that is sought out by millions of Muslims on a daily basis.
About the Author
Nouman Ali Khan is a Muslim speaker and the CEO and founder of Bayyinah Institute, an Arabic studies educational institution in the United States. Currently, he is recognized as one of the world's most influential Muslims, not only in the West. His deep and profound bond with the Qur'an, the Muslim holy book, is at the heart of his work and the focus of his teachings, which manage to reach out to millions of Muslims from many different countries.







Sunday, August 25, 2019

Looking at Jewelry: A Guide to Terms, Styles, and Techniques

Looking at Jewelry: A Guide to Terms, Styles, and Techniques


What is a cabochon? What are the various types of gilding? What is vermeil? This accessible book—the first of its kind—offers concise explanations of key jewelry terms. The fascination with personal adornment is universal. It is a preoccupation that is primal, instinctive, and uniquely human. Jewelry encompasses a seemingly endless number of ornaments produced across time and in all cultures. The range of materials and techniques used in its construction is extraordinary, even revolutionary, with new substances and methods of fabrication added with every generation. In any given society, master artisans have devoted their time, energy, and talent to the fine art of jewelry making, creating some of the most spectacular objects known to humankind.
 
This volume, geared toward jewelry makers, scholars, scientists, students, and fashionistas alike, begins with a lively introduction that offers a cultural history of jewelry and its production. The main text provides information on the most common, iconic, and culturally significant forms of jewelry and also covers materials, techniques, and manufacturing processes. Containing more than eighty color illustrations, this guide will be invaluable to all those wishing to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the art of jewelry.

Product details

  • Series: Looking At
  • Paperback: 132 pages
  • Publisher: J. Paul Getty Museum; 1 edition (June 25, 2019)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1606065998
  • ISBN-13: 978-1606065990
  • Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 0.5 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)


Thursday, August 22, 2019

The Conversion Code


Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

In The Conversion Code you will learn a step-by-step system for capturing and converting online leads into closed sales at the highest rate possible.Today's consumers are savvy, and they have more options than ever before. The same is true for salespeople and marketers. The ability to generate qualified leads and hyper-personalize the sales experience is unprecedented because of the Internet.
That's where this marketing guide stands apart from every other resource—it's written by an award-winning salesman who knows how to close deals over the phone the same day. Getting a person's name and email address is one thing, but getting their credit card number takes the practical blueprint inside detailing specifically what to say and when to say it—right down to the most successful tone to use—so you can consistently convince people to buy from you. But, before that, there needs to be someone to call, which is why two-thirds of this book spells out exactly how to generate profitable Internet leads—at a low cost per click, lead, and acquisition—and how to use technology, people, and marketing automation to turn those leads into an endless supply of quality appointments for your sales team.
If you're interested in making more money, you won't put this book down because it's so easy to quickly find the authoritative guidance you need to get results. Do you need to generate more Internet leads, need help turning leads into sales appointments, or help closing over the phone? The "How To Crack The Conversion Code" chapter tells you where to go for concrete solutions to each of those problems. This hands-on resource becomes more valuable the more you use it because of such game-changing features as:
  • A new sales script that has been tested and convinces people to buy from you every single day
  • Hard-earned tips and techniques that built fortunes for an A-list of celebrated (and notorious) leaders in sales
  • Unbiased advice on software, platforms, and design strategies from the author's personal revenue-generating toolkit
  • A complete list of the analytics and metrics you should be focused on for your website, landing pages, email marketing, social media and sales—along with what you should do based on what you find
Selling in the digital age is easy when you have The Conversion Code.

From the Back Cover

"IF YOU NEED MORE TRAFFIC LEADS AND SALES YOU NEED THE CONVERSION CODE"
—Neil Patel
CO-FOUNDER, CRAZY EGG
"We've helped 11,000+ businesses generate more than 31 million leads and consider The Conversion Code a must read."
—Oli Gardner
CO-FOUNDER, UNBOUNCE
"We'd been closing 55% of our qualified appointments. We increased that to 76% as a direct result of implementing The Conversion Code."
—Dan Stewart
CEO, HAPPY GRASSHOPPER
"The strategies in The Conversion Code are highly effective and immediately helped our entire sales team. The book explains the science behind selling in a way that is simple to remember and easy to implement."
—Steve Pacinelli
CMO, BOMBBOMB



















Monday, August 5, 2019

First Day Jitters (Mrs. Hartwell's Classroom Adventures)




Book review

This book has been reviewed by Focus on the Family Thriving Family, a marriage and parenting magazine. It is in the series "Mrs. Hartwells Classroom Adventures" series. The books in this series are not numbered.
Mr. Hartwell pokes his head through the doorway, urging Sarah to get up for her first day at a new school. From under the covers, Sarah says she's not going. She already hates her new school because it will be too difficult.
Mr. Hartwell laughs and asks her what everyone will think if she isn't there. She says they'll think she's lucky, and they'll wish they were at home in bed like her. Mr. Hartwell sighs and says he wants to see her downstairs in five minutes.
Sarah, whose face is still hidden, tumbles out of bed and gets dressed. Mr. Hartwell meets her in the kitchen with breakfast and her lunchbox. Sarah's head hurts. She says her hands are cold and clammy. As they drive to school, she feels sick and can't breathe. Mr. Hartwell assures her she will like her new school. As they pull up, Sarah crouches in her seat.
The principal, Mrs. Burton, meets them at the car and leads Sarah through the crowded hallway. She tells Sarah not to worry because everyone is nervous on the first day. When the students are all in their seats, Mrs. Burton introduces Sarah to the class. Readers see Sarah for the first time and discover she is Mrs. Hartwell, the new teacher



Interesting book for kids

DOG MAN 7: for whom the ball rolls

by Dav Pilkey  (Author, Illustrator)
Rating: 4.72
Howl with laughter with the SEVENTH book in the hilarious
full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from
the creator of Captain Underpants!
The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome
his bad habits.
But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog Man finds himself the
target of an all-new supervillain!
Meanwhile, Petey the Cat has been released from jail and starts
a new life with Li'l Petey.
But when Petey's own father arrives, Petey must face his past
to understand the difference between being good and doinggood.
Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals
to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes,
including:empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self.

Full colour pages throughout.
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man 7)