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Author: Erica Caple James Publisher: Univ of California Press ISBN: 0520400542 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 318
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"For years the Catholic Church, Catholic Charities, and the Haitian Multi-Service Center in Boston have helped Haitian refugees and immigrants attain economic independence, health, security, and citizenship in the United States. In Life at the Center,Erica Caple James traces this aid work and discovers at its heart a fundamental paradox, arising from what she calls "corporate Catholicism": social assistance produces and reproduces structural inequalities between providers and recipients, which can deepen aid recipients' dependence and lead to resistance to organized benevolence. James documents how institutional financial deficits harmed clients and providers, yet also how modes of philanthropy that previously caused harm can be redeployed to repair damage and rebuild "charitable brands." The culmination of over a decade of advocacy and research on behalf of the Haitians of Boston, this groundbreaking work exposes how Catholic corporations strengthened-but also eroded-Haitians' civic power"
Author: Perry C. Bramlett Publisher: Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc. ISBN: 9781573120548 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 100
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"This book is a rich, lively, compact survey of Lewis's Christian life and lay ministry. Perry provides a wealth of practical insights for every reader. I warmly and gladly recommend this book". -Kathryn Linkskoog
Author: Thomas R. Kelly Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0060643617 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 148
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Since its first publication in 1941, A Testament of Devotion, by the renowned Quaker teacher Thomas Kelly, has been universally embraced as a truly enduring spiritual classic. Plainspoken and deeply inspirational, it gathers together five compelling essays that urge us to center our lives on God's presence, to find quiet and stillness within modern life, and to discover the deeply satisfying and lasting peace of the inner spiritual journey. As relevant today as it was a half-century ago, A Testament of Devotion is the ideal companion to that highest of all human arts-the lifelong conversation between God and his creatures. I have in mind something deeper than the simplification of our external programs, our absurdly crowded calendars of appointments through which so many pantingly and frantically gasp. These do become simplified in holy obedience, and the poise and peace we have been missing can really be found. But there is a deeper, an internal simplification of the whole of one's personality, stilled, tranquil, in childlike trust listening ever to Eternity's whisper, walking with a smile into the dark."
Author: Steven C. Smith Publisher: Univ of California Press ISBN: 9780520927230 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 468
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No composer contributed more to film than Bernard Herrmann, who in over 40 scores enriched the work of such directors as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, François Truffaut, and Martin Scorsese. In this first major biography of the composer, Steven C. Smith explores the interrelationships between Herrmann's music and his turbulent personal life, using much previously unpublished information to illustrate Herrmann's often outrageous behavior, his working methods, and why his music has had such lasting impact. From his first film (Citizen Kane) to his last (Taxi Driver), Herrmann was a master of evoking psychological nuance and dramatic tension through music, often using unheard-of instrumental combinations to suit the dramatic needs of a film. His scores are among the most distinguished ever written, ranging from the fantastic (Fahrenheit 451, The Day the Earth Stood Still) to the romantic (Obsession, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir) to the terrifying (Psycho). Film was not the only medium in which Herrmann made a powerful mark. His radio broadcasts included Orson Welles's Mercury Theatre on the Air and The War of the Worlds. His concert music was commissioned and performed by the New York Philharmonic, and he was chief conductor of the CBS Symphony. Almost as celebrated as these achievements are the enduring legends of Herrmann's combativeness and volatility. Smith separates myth from fact and draws upon heretofore unpublished material to illuminate Herrmann's life and influence. Herrmann remains as complex as any character in the films he scored—a creative genius, an indefatigable musicologist, an explosive bully, a generous and compassionate man who desperately sought friendship and love. Films scored by Bernard Herrmann: Citizen Kane, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Vertigo, Psycho, Fahrenheit 451, Taxi Driver, The Magnificent Ambersons, The Man Who Knew Too Much, North By Northwest, The Birds, The Snows of Kilimanjaro, Cape Fear, Marnie, Torn Curtain, among others
Author: John Robin Murphy Publisher: Rock House Way LLC ISBN: 9780978871505 Category : Christian life Languages : en Pages : 0
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Are you struggling to control behaviors like overeating, substance abuse, viewing pornography, or some other form of obsession? "Be Transformed" reveals how you can overcome these out-of-control behaviors and live a more fulfilling life. Through stories, personal testimony, and Scripture, Murphy demonstrates the transformation process that freed him from obesity, alchol abuse, and more. "Be Transformed" is more that an inspiring and engaging read. It will show you how to transform your life.
Author: Erica Caple James Publisher: Univ of California Press ISBN: 0520400542 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 318
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"For years the Catholic Church, Catholic Charities, and the Haitian Multi-Service Center in Boston have helped Haitian refugees and immigrants attain economic independence, health, security, and citizenship in the United States. In Life at the Center,Erica Caple James traces this aid work and discovers at its heart a fundamental paradox, arising from what she calls "corporate Catholicism": social assistance produces and reproduces structural inequalities between providers and recipients, which can deepen aid recipients' dependence and lead to resistance to organized benevolence. James documents how institutional financial deficits harmed clients and providers, yet also how modes of philanthropy that previously caused harm can be redeployed to repair damage and rebuild "charitable brands." The culmination of over a decade of advocacy and research on behalf of the Haitians of Boston, this groundbreaking work exposes how Catholic corporations strengthened-but also eroded-Haitians' civic power"
Author: George Hunter Miley Publisher: World Scientific ISBN: 981443650X Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 234
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Life at the Center of the Energy Crisis: A Technologist''s Search for a Black Swan describes the story of the author''s work and struggles in the field of energy research. The author''s experience in the field spans from work with Admiral Rickover and the Nuclear Navy to research with NASA designing propulsion for spacecraft to travel to Mars. The book provides insights into the differences between nuclear research done during the Cold War by the two superpowers, and offers a commentary on the flaws in each system with hope for change in the future. The book also provides a look into the development of the nuclear engineering program at the University of Illinois from the author''s years as a professor and an administrator.
Author: Arynne A. Simon Publisher: SelectBooks, Inc. ISBN: 9781590790601 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 220
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Like our muscles, our emotions need a good toning workout for them to remain fit and responsive. Too often, when confronted with an emotionally charged 'lob' from a boss, loved one, or even a random stranger, we tend to respond from the gut rather than the head. These knee-jerk responses nearly always have the same root - in a combination of anger and fear.Arynne A. Simon, PhD, introduces us to the concept of Emotional Fitness in Playing Life from Center Court. A written condensation of her highly successful lecture and coaching series, this book offers instruction on escaping the traps of 'anger' and 'fear'.Dr. Simon has been offering guidance and instruction for over two decades and has influenced countless individuals with her lectures, including Gary Moore, Senior Vice President of Cisco Systems; and Steve Wozniak, founder of Apple Computers and author of this book's foreword. At the urging of her students and clients, she has written Playing Life from Center Court in an effort to share her and solutions with a wider public.
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