Working with clay, paint, crayons, or pencils, artists have long known that the act of creating art can help people explore the deepest recesses of their hearts - and bring about real change in their lives. Michael Sullivan discovered the power of art for himself in the midst of grieving the loss of a young parishioner. Ever since, he has been using simple art projects as a form of prayer and a way of helping others explore what God may be saying to them.Windows into the Soul

Focuses on the journey from darkness to light inherent in Lent.By using an easily accessible liturgical format, the book provides a pathway for those who walk from Ash Wednesday to the empty tomb of Easter. Chapters begin with a prayer or poetic excerpt, followed by scripture for the day or week. A narrative then expands on the themes introduced by the prayer and scripture. Exercises following the narratives are simple—mostly collage exercises using differing techn...

"Eddies Along the River" is a fanciful memoir of growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota during the turbulent 1950's, 60's and 70's. The mighty Mississippi is the river of the title, and its flow stands for the advance of time. Near its source, the river has many moods and faces. As it makes its way through St. Paul, its burdens are carried south to its destination. Similarly, the protagonists of the stories must bend and struggle in their many guises, but the collective thrust of the stories' n...

Matty's Place" captures a 1970s hippie haven where Matty, mentored by drug dealers Richard and Daniel, is quietly helped by Roger. After a bust, they seek each other in London. "Don Ogden, called Dong" follows a discharged soldier recovering in Dinkytown, gaining followers with his insights. In "Lenny," friends navigate troubled pasts and new beginnings in 1970s San Francisco. "Bordertown" depicts a revival in a small hamlet, led by a tavern's new ownership and a local philosopher's call f...

Beginning as a Dutch settlement, Saugerties is scenically positioned between the Hudson River and the base of the Catskills. In 1609, the great explorer Henry Hudson's first mate, Robert Juet, recorded a meeting with Native Americans in the area. In its early days, the land was part of the Kingston Commons, one of the first municipalities in the colonies to be governed by an elected body. The town's history was shaped by industry. In the nineteenth century, bluestone quarries and paper and...

This study is an analysis of Confederate cavalry operations in the Valley Campaign-5 November 1861 through 10 June 1862. In a campaign dominated by the leadership of Major General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson and his "foot cavalry," what role did his mounted arm play in the campaign?This study begins with a brief review of the historical evolution of American cavalry, explaining the differences between American and European cavalry. The study also includes background information on ke...

Updated for today's health care climate, the revised and expanded second edition of this popular volume offers a thorough introduction to clinical work with this difficult-to-treat population. Providing a unique synthesis of chemical dependency and mental health models, the book articulates a framework for assessment and treatment and describes a range of effective counseling and motivational strategies for adolescents and adults. The second edition includes discussions of the latest devel...

In Building Bridges, the author invites readers into a journey across continents, moral boundaries, and cultural divides. This is more than a memoir—it's a deeply personal exploration of empathy, connection, and the courage to face our own biases.Through raw and honest stories, the author shares his experiences from the underworld of human trafficking in Southeast Asia to the rigid hierarchies of military life, and from the intimacy of cross-cultural friendships to his own...

This is a book filled with the events of a hardworking American man that was enlisted in the armed services, and was mentally wounded in war. His life events and success with music after his discharge.

Get a balanced, comprehensive analysis of the effects from 1996 welfare reformThe Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 was aimed at repairing the welfare system of the United States. The Impact of Welfare Reform: Balancing Safety Nets and Behavior Modification comprehensively examines how this bill transformed the system and affected not only clients but also the organizations that implemented the reform. This text moves beyond traditional analyse...

This is a book of inspirational and heartfelt true stories expressed through lyrics and poetry from a lifelong songwriter and veteran.

Considers a range of approaches to social policy provision and applies these to developments in the British welfare state. The author works from the basis that the theory and practice of social policy would benefit from a broader understanding of social, political and economic contexts.