Are you spiritually in tune?Do you connect with a higher power easily or do you find it confusing and out of reach?Would you like to learn how you can successfully connect spiritually?Billions of people around the world look to a higher power every day. It is manifested in their speech, actions and deeds and helps us to live better and more productive lives that are worthwhile and valued. But connecting with God is harder than it seems for some.This new book...

Specific guidance on the practice of prayer from Christianity's rich tradition on this topic.Prayer is a core Christian practice, but for many, this means 'saying prayers' or asking God for various favors. In this audiobook, we will review a variety of methods of prayer that have been used in Christianity. Whether you're a beginner who is just learning how to pray, or a more mature Christian who has been at it awhile, this bundle will offer specific guidance, encouragement and support for ...

Meditation and Mindfulness Bundle: 12 in 1 BundleWe all know what meditation means, but what specifically does mindfulness meditation imply?Mindfulness meditation refers to a mental state that is characterized by a very calm awareness. The person experiencing mindfulness is totally aware of his own body functions, feelings, consciousness.So breath in, take a long and deep breath and then release your problems into the wind. Meditation is a form of relaxation that ha...

George Santayana was unique in his contribution to American culture. For almost sixty years before his death in 1952, he combined literary and philosophical talents, writing not only important works of philosophy but also a best-selling novel, volumes of poetry, and much literary criticism. In this fascinating portrait of Santayana’s thought and complex personality, Irving Singer explores the full range of his harmonization of the literary and the philosophical.Singer shows ...

There is often a dichotomy between the academic approach to singing that voice students learn in the studio and what professional singers do on the operatic and concert stage. Great singers at the top of the performing profession achieve their place with much analysis and awareness of their technique, art, interpretation and stagecraft that goes far beyond academic study and develops over years of experience, exposure, and the occasional embarrassing error. Master Singers brings t...

A fantastic look at the life of nine historical singers:• Maria Felicia Malibran• Wilhemina Schroder-Devrient• Giulia Grisi• Pauline Viardot• Fanny Persiani• Marietta Alboni• Jenny Lind• Sophie Cruvelli• Theresa Titiens

This book covers Maria Felicia Malibran, Wilhelmina Schroeder-Devrient, Giulia Grisi, Pauline Viardot, Fanny Persiani, Marietta Alboni, Jenny Lind, Sophie Cruvelli, and Theresa Titiens.

Originally published in 1980, this book presents a detailed account of a series of investigations that examined the patterns of resort to drugs and alcohol use in college youth, and how such substance uses are linked to personality characteristics and daydreaming patterns. The Editors chose to emphasize the more "private" features of the personality, because these had often been ignored in earlier research, despite popular assumptions that there are close ties between fantasy, inwardness, ...

Supporting Families of Children with Developmental Disabilities: Evidence-based and Emerging Practices provides a comprehensive review of the empirical evidence on interventions for families of individuals - ranging from post-preschool age to adulthood - with developmental disabilities. The book presents both narrative and meta-analytic syntheses of a large body of research to evaluate which interventions meet contemporary standards as evidence based practices. The body of studies reviewed...

Ferris's narrative offers insights into the lives of both well-known and lesser-known figures in the operatic and concert music realms. Each chapter highlights the singer's unique talents, vocal techniques, and performance styles, while also providing context about the musical landscape of their times. Ferris aims to capture not only the artistic essence of these performers but also their personal journeys, struggles, and triumphs in a competitive industry.Through rich anecdotes and though...

The use of artificial intelligence has focused mainly on knowledge-driven industries so far. However, the true game-changer was the application in the core operational fields of business and engineering. Here, AI unlocks immense efficiency and synergy potential - up to and including the transformation of entire business and industry models. This volume highlights today's practical applications and future perspectives of AI in industrial technologies. It explores generative and emotional AI...

The second edition of The Sociology of Katrina brings together the nation's top sociological researchers in an effort to deepen our understanding of the modern catastrophe that is Hurricane Katrina. Five years after the storm, its profound impact continues to be felt.This new edition explores emerging themes, as well as ongoing issues that continue to besiege survivors. The book has been updated and revised throughout-from data about recovery efforts and environmental cond...