The narrative explores the complex friendship between Christopher Shaw and Jon Cody, which began in 1972 when Shaw relocated to the secluded hamlet of Stony Creek, New York. Their bond, marked by both closeness and challenges, unfolds over several decades, culminating in Cody's death in 2015. The story delves into the emotional landscape of their relationship, capturing the nuances of companionship in a small-town setting.
Set in the 1980s, the narrative follows an amateur historian exploring the legacies of the Adirondacks through the stories of an aging woodsman and bootlegger. As he seeks to uncover the life of Fran Germaine, an old-time fiddle player, the woodsman's tales are nearly lost to time. The plot takes a turn with the discovery of Rosalyn Orloff's diary, a socialist writer and theorist linked to Carl Jung, adding depth and historical context to the woodsman's memories and the region's rich past.
A Theological Engagement with Secularity
Exploring the dynamic relationship between theology and secularity, the book seeks reconciliation rather than conflict. It begins with a hermeneutical analysis of Meister Eckhart's assertion that "Being is God" and evolves into a mystical interpretation of God's presence in the world. Through this journey, it challenges traditional views and offers a fresh perspective on the interconnection between spiritual and secular realms.
Public Understanding and Decision Making
Focusing on the social science perspective, this book critically examines the concept of a singular, global threshold for dangerous climate change. It engages with environmental policy, politics, and communication, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars in these fields, as well as those studying the interplay between science, technology, and society.
The analysis focuses on the influence of liberalism on our perception of climate change and examines its limitations in addressing the crisis. It explores the ways in which liberalism is justified despite its inability to provide effective solutions, highlighting the tensions between ideological beliefs and the pressing environmental challenges we face.
Embarking on an adventurous journey through Mesoamerica, this book explores the region's spiritual geography, drawing inspiration from the works of notable authors like Bruce Chatwin and Barry Lopez. The narrative combines rich storytelling with visual elements, including line drawings and photographs, complemented by an endpaper map that enhances the reader's experience of this captivating landscape.
Lena kills her husband in order to escape from his violence; then she vanishes, leaving behind her two damaged children. Robert's daughter disappeared ten years ago and he has been given an address where she might be living with her husband, but when Robert arrives, she has already departed. When the two missing lives coincide, Robert catches up with his grandchildren but must continue to search for his daughter. Despite his wife's reservations, he leaves to find her. Lena meets Lachlan and continues her journey with him, but their route requires crossing the Thai border illegally, risking a lifetime in the worst prisons in the world. What makes it worth the risk? Robert's first wife committed suicide; his second is threatening to leave him. His daughter ran away; why? What is his sinister secret? A dark tale of forbidden love, with a shocking climax that will leave you reeling.
Dobrodružný cestopis a zároveň historicko-kulturní výklad o povodí řeky Usumacinta ležící na hranici mezi Mexikem a Guatemalou.
Christusnachfolger arbeiten oftmals unter enormen Druck. Wenn uns die Lasten des Dienstes zu erdrücken drohen, erinnert uns „Erhebe deine Augen“ an die lebensnotwendige Ausrichtung auf den HERRN als Quelle unserer täglich zu erneuernden Kraft. Es ist unverzichtbar, dass wir unser Herz zur Ruhe kommen lassen und unsere Augen zu Dem erheben, der uns Kraft und Befähigung gibt, um unsere Arbeit zu vollenden. „Erhebe deine Augen“ wurde als Antwort auf folgende Problematik Obwohl unser Privatleben extremen Einfluss auf unseren sichtbaren Dienst hat, vernachlässigen es viele Leiter paradoxerweise genau dann, wenn ihr jeweiliger Dienst wächst. Dieses Buch ist für jeden Christen, der das Leben anderer Menschen prägen möchte. Es hilft uns zu begreifen, dass die Tiefe unserer Beziehung zu Jesus Christus das wichtigste Handwerkzeug unseres Dienstes darstellt.Über den Christopher Shaw ist Direktor von Desarollo Cristiano Internactional (Dienst für geistliches Wachstum) und Verlagsredakteur des Magazins Apuntes Pastorales (Hinweise für den pastoralen Dienst). Er schöpft aus einer mehr als 30 jährigen Erfahrung im Leitertraining auf dem gesamten südamerikanischen Kontinent, u.a. als Dozent des Bibelinstitutes in Buenos Aires, Argentinien, an dem er auch seinen Bachelor der Theologie erhielt. Später schloss er sein Studium am Fuller Theologischen Seminar in Los Angeles, Kalifornien, mit einem Master- und Doktortitel der Missionswissenschaften ab. Christopher und seine Frau Iris haben drei Melanie, Timothy und Jonathan. Er lebt mit seiner Familie in seinem Geburtsland Argentinien.
