Pierre Bourdieu is one of the world's most important social theorists and is also one of the great empirical researchers in contemporary sociology. However, reading Bourdieu can be difficult for those not familiar with the French cultural context, and until now a comprehensive introduction to Bourdieu's oeuvre has not been available.David Swartz focuses on a central theme in Bourdieu's work—the complex relationship between culture and power—and explains that sociology for Bourdieu i...

The Prodigal Son is a trilogy of dramas, ambitious as Sophocles', each of its own the first since Milton's "Samson" to attempt the scale and evocative power of ancient myth.The Prodigal Son, the first, restates the Biblical parable in starkly contemporary fashion-the prodigal, having dissipated seven years, now diseased and the lone attendant in a house of prostitution, attempts passage into his father's heart through a substitute, Komos, who possesses the youth a...

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My book was written with love, each poem has a reason, and each reason for me is personal. Poetry becomes very private almost like reading someone's diary, an open book that looks into the poet's heart. No other way to write, because each person goes away with his own interpretation. Whereas, The Bible has only one way to interpret it. My book are my feelings not my interpretation of God's word. I'll leave any and all interpretation alone. Sometimes poetry turns people off, maybe like me, ...

A Legacy of Faith offers prayers and inspirational thoughts regarding the mountains and valleys of life. Within it you will find words of comfort, encouragement, praise, and joy. Join the authors on their journey of faith, and experience renewal of your own faith.

These poems cover many areas of daily questions, activities, and traditions. The contents move to cause one to see the positive in negative situations. To think about what may happen after death. To question some of the traditions pertaining to religious activities and even social concerns. The words can be very valuable for the one who likes to find themselves meditating on the positive. Words that focus on the belief there is a higher power that man should acknowledge. And words that foc...

SOUL FOOD is a collection of poems that were produced in a musical album in 2007 which is available by request in digital download or CD format. The lyrics were composed in a 20 year period. This compilation is designed to instruct, inspire, and encourage all readers.

The words of Jesus have fascinated men and women of all ages in virtually every country in the world. For millions of people his teachings are the basis of relationships within and between families and with neighbors. They are the daily ground rules for every day conduct in countless households and societies.

'WHEN YOU THINK YOU'VE SEEN AND HEARD IT ALL SOMETHING ELSE HAPPENS THAT AMAZE YOU.'' DARRYL CANNADY

"In Praise to God," is a collection of original poems of heartfelt praise, adoration, worship and celebration, written for and about God and His beautiful creation. The poems are designed both to touch the heart of God and to uplift, inspire and motivate the reader to seek a closer relationship with Him.

The poems in this book were intended as Devotional. The KJV Bible references included support or back up the subject content. May God bless and use these poems to accomplish His will. Dave is retired and has 4 grown children.

ParadiseEverywhere is paradiseThrough the sunshine and the rainFor there is our God nowIn the hills and on the plainOn the shore, the sands are shiftingAs the waves do ripple inFurther out, the seas are rollingCloudy sunlight shining thinIn the forest, trees are wavingTall and slender in the breezeOn the floor is dappled sunlightThrough the branches birds at restWhen the day has turned to twiligh...