George E : 326 books
The Invention of Peter
Apostolic Discourse and Papal Authority in Late Antiquity
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2013
On the first anniversary of his election to the papacy, Leo the Great stood before the assembly of bishops convening in Rome and forcefully asserted his privileged position as the heir of Peter the Apostle. This declaration marked the beginning of a powerful tradition: the Bishop of Rome would henceforth...
by George E. Demacopoulos
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2006
In late antiquity the rising number of ascetics who joined the priesthood faced a pastoral dilemma. Should they follow a traditional, demonstrably administrative, approach to pastoral care, emphasizing doctrinal instruction, the care of the poor, and the celebration of the sacraments? Or should they...
Gregory the Great
Ascetic, Pastor, and First Man of Rome
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2015
Gregory the Great (bishop of Rome from 590 to 604) is one of the most significant figures in the history of Christianity. His theological works framed medieval Christian attitudes toward mysticism, exegesis, and the role of the saints in the life of the church. The scale of Gregory's administrative...
by George E. Matsoukas
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2009
Orthodox Christianity at the Crossroad: A Great Council of the Church When and Why
The purpose of publishing the papers presented at the Twentieth Annual Meeting of Orthodox Christian Laity is to improve lay and clergy literacy on the conference topic of The Need for a Great and Holy Council....
Tarnished
Toxic Leadership in the U.S. Military
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015
Bad or toxic leadership, abusive supervision, and petty tyranny in organizations are perennial issues. But to date, there has been little effort to examine the scope and nature of bad leadership in the military. Tarnished rectifies that lack of attention by defining the problems and suggesting possible...
63 Innovation Nuggets
for aspiring innovators
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2015
63 Innovation Nuggets (for aspiring innovators) are derived from the real life, practical experiences of George E. L. Barbee's corporate world experience—45 years, across 40 countries. He’s has successful entrepreneurial experiences (founded 3 companies) and has lead innovation with Fortune 100...
Lovers Should Never Quarrel
Poems You’Re Going to Love
Language: English
Release Date: April 20, 2012
In Lovers Should Never Quarrel, his seventh collection of poetry, author George E. Samuels shares his heart and seeks to help others share theirs. His poetry of love expresses those thoughts we want to communicate to our mates and family. He explains that the universe is full of love and that it is...
Progressive Museum Practice
John Dewey and Democracy
Language: English
Release Date: June 16, 2016
Preeminent museum education theorist George E. Hein explores the work, philosophy, and impact of educational reformer John Dewey and his importance for museums. Hein traces current practice in museum education to Dewey's early 20th-century ideas about education, democracy, and progress toward improving...
Going to War in Iraq
When Citizens and the Press Matter
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2015
Conventional wisdom holds that the Bush administration was able to convince the American public to support a war in Iraq on the basis of specious claims and a shifting rationale because Democratic politicians decided not to voice opposition and the press simply failed to do its job.
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by Paul Rabinow, George E. Marcus, Tobias Rees
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2008
In this compact volume two of anthropology’s most influential theorists, Paul Rabinow and George E. Marcus, engage in a series of conversations about the past, present, and future of anthropological knowledge, pedagogy, and practice. James D. Faubion joins in several exchanges to facilitate and...
Doors to Ancient Poetical Echoes
Journeys Through the Door
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2011
In Doors to Ancient Poetical Echoes, his sixth and newest collection of poetry, author George E. shares his thoughts, mind, heart, and poetic words. His verse opens the door of not only the heart but also the mind to hear the word of truth and lightwords that begin the thought processes while offering...
Audacity of Poetry
Political Poetical Savory Sauce
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2010
The sheer audacity to speak what one is thinking and contemplating is imperative but rarely achieved. We want to express ourselves, and poets do so, rhyming for rhymes sake. The message we get from society is, Be quiet, and dont make waves or rock the boat. The comedian gives it to us in laughs, making...
What's wrong with My Kid? and Recovering My Kid Bundle
A Recovery Collection for Parents
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2013
A down-to-earth, judgment-free guide on recognizing the warning signs of alcohol and drug use in their kids, recognizing if there’s a problem, and creating a safe, supportive environment during treatment and throughout recovery.
A down-to-earth, judgment-free guide on recognizing the warning...
by George E. Woodberry
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2011
A secluded child who went on to become a secluded writer, Nathaniel Hawthorne developed into a classic American novelist. George E. Woodberry’s biography of the complicated writer explores Hawthorne’s New England childhood, life, influences, and career, and is an excellent resource for anyone passionate about Hawthorne.