Tradition and Modernity focuses on how Christians and Muslims connect their traditions to modernity, looking especially at understandings of history, changing patterns of authority, and approaches to freedom. The volume includes a selection of relevant texts from 19th- and 20th-century thinkers, from John Henry Newman to Tariq Ramadan, accompanied by illuminating commentaries.

If natural law arguments struggle to gain traction in contemporary moral and political discourse, could it be because we moderns do not share the understanding of nature on which that language was developed? Building on the work of important thinkers of the last half-century, including Leo Strauss, Eric Voegelin, John Finnis, and Bernard Lonergan, the essays in Concepts of Nature compare and contrast classical, medieval, and modern conceptions of nature in order to better understand how an...

In this exploration of the central Chinese concept of qi, a team of authors trace its role in early texts and contemporary neuroscience to show how it continues to be relevant beyond China.As life-long scholars of qi related practices, Adam Frank, Nancy Chen, and Stephen Field offer new insights into the significance of qi in the current Anthropocene. They connect Daoist studies, Chinese medicine, martial arts, popular culture, and historical phenomenology to exami...

A billion hours is equivalent to 114,000 years. That's how much good we're going to do together. Just fourteen minutes at a time.You don't need more money, or time, or even another election cycle to bring transformational change to your community. What you need is to believe that daily microdoses of good over years and years can create a great return. Stop waiting for the big change moment and seize the good that you can do today.Join Chris in pledging one percent of your t...

This engaging and accessible reader takes a social problems approach to health and medicine, providing a broad and critical lens on contemporary health problems. Designed for courses on social problems and on medical sociology, the volume embraces two fundamental principles: that health and illness are at least partly socially produced, and that health care is not an unfettered good and often brings with it serious social problems. The volume is organized into six sections, addressing the ...

This book is written for the person who has gained workplace experience and is thinking about striking out on his or her own as a consultant or a service-based entrepreneur.The reader is taken through the steps of deciding on whether they have the tools to start a new business and what they need to do before making the leap.The author focuses on the major steps of a start-up consulting practice, including business formation decisions, verbalizing the busine...

In 'Personal Reminiscences of Early Days in California, with Other Sketches,' readers are transported to a pivotal era of American history through an enthralling tapestry of narrative styles and themes. This anthology captures the dynamic social and cultural transformations of California's nascent days with an array of journalistic sketches and vivid personal accounts. Central themes such as discovery, exploration, and the profound human experiences during the Californian Gold Rush are exp...

Embark on a journey of business discovery with "Cone Inc." and learn the secrets to marketing success. This engaging narrative follows the story of Peter, Adam, and Sarah as they navigate the world of marketing and learn how to drive accelerated growth for their company. With its focus on the foundation elements of marketing, this book will teach you how to allocate programs for each product or service, focus your marketing resources, and create high levels of return. With insights from re...

There are many books that describe how to market your company. This is not one of those books. Instead this work proves a case for why marketing is a critical element for managing a successful business. It helps you to understand the real value of marketing for your company, regardless of whether it is big or small, new or established, private or public.Many people think they are correctly marketing their capabilities and abilities, but they are not. They do not really understand t...

In this memoir, Field reflects on the challenges and opportunities faced by early settlers, providing detailed descriptions of the landscape, social dynamics, and the diverse array of characters who populated the region. His narrative captures the spirit of adventure and determination that characterized this era, as people flocked to California in search of fortune and a new beginning.In addition to Field's personal recollections, the book includes sketches and insights from George C. Gorh...

There are many books that describe how to market your company. This is not one of those books. Instead this work proves a case for why marketing is a critical element for managing a successful business.  It helps you to understand the real value of marketing for your company, regardless of whether it is big or small, new or established, private or public. Many people think they are correctly marketing their capabilities and abilities, but they are not.  They do not really...

Pistols in the Park is the second murder mystery for Kathy Chatsworth reporter and Sandy Brampton Detective in tracking down the truth behind one dead body and too many bullets.Kathy chides herself for wondering, "what did he do to deserve being shot? Shot twice?" But as she learns more about the victim, that question doesn't sound so unreasonable.Several potential murderers appear. The ex-wife a lawyer who shot him. The socialite with a secret not to be shared or her marri...