When Owen Gilroy sets out to help his adolescent grandson, Sam, come to terms with his sexuality, he is forced to examine his own life by exploring that of--and solving a mystery about--their ancestor, Hiram Milhouse, a leading 19th-century scientist. Owen's discoveries are triggered when he and his partner Brock buy an old house in Philadelphia which once was Hiram's. Owen is soon tested by an affair that threatens his household and nearly destroys his effort to help Sam. His journey into the past, like his struggle to guide, then rescue, his grandson, reveals much about the changing shape of gay life in America today. The story of Owen and Sam unfolds against the backdrop of 9/11, terrorism, creationism, the Iraq War, and human cloning. Hiram's 19th-century world features a runaway slave, Darwinism, the Civil War, religion, and Republicans. In the end, the secrets of the past will have a profound impact on the lives of Owen and Sam.

This volume grew out of a series of highly respected management training programs for executive directors of nonprofit corporations. The contributing authors have participated in training and consulting activities under the sponsorship of La Salle University's Nonprofit Management Development Center and thus provide a unique source of field-tested advice and management information for executive directors and other top level managers of human service organizations. Unlike books which suggest that all organizations should be run in basically the same way, Miller and her colleagues have provided conceptual frameworks to help managers think broadly about different aspects of managing their particular organizations, as well as specific suggestions, tools, and techniques drawn from these frameworks.

The volume is divided into four sections that correspond to different areas of management function. Beginning with general management, the contributors discuss such issues as strategic planning, organizational structure, effective leadership, and the nonprofit board of directors. The following section focuses on fiscal management and administration and includes chapters on a framework of accounting for human service agencies, the development of a financial reporting system, and the use of accounting data as a management tool. Turning to operational functions, the contributors look at marketing perspectives for community service agencies, operations planning and control, management information systems, and evaluating program outcomes. The book concludes with examinations of effective communication within the organization and managing volunteers. The text is accompanied by numerous explanatory exhibits and figures.

The Next Draft: Inspiring Craft Talks from the Rainier Writing Workshop brings together a selection of the “morning talks” delivered by the renowned authors who teach at the prestigious Rainier Writing Workshop MFA program. These morning talks are a highlight of the residencies at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, featuring inspiring, innovative approaches to writing and literature across genres. For this collection, Brenda Miller has selected essays that feature diverse and illustrious writers such as Geffrey Davis, Marjorie Sandor, Barrie Jean Borich, Jenny Johnson, Oliver de la Paz, Lia Purpura, Kent Myers, Rebecca McClanahan, and others. Ranging from reading and writing in the Jewish tradition of midrash to the role of the writer as cultural critic in the 21st century, The Next Draft brings to life the kind of intellectual and creative excitement that underlies the intensive MFA experience at Pacific Lutheran University. Not only do these talks show innovative approaches to writing and literature across genres, they inspire the reader to think about how to read differently and thus bring their own work to a new level.

Aloha refers to the divine spirit of love that flows through all things. In this book, you will learn how to cultivate aloha spirit with Hawaiian bodywork practices and medicine ways. Hawaiian Shamanistic Healing explores the techniques of several renowned healing systems, including Kahi Loa, Heartworks, Aunty Margaret s Big Island Massage, Traditional Hawaiian Touch Medicine, and Temple Style Lomi. Join authors Wayne Kealohi Powell and Patricia Lynn Miller, longtime students and practitioners of Hawaiian bodywork and shamanism, as you create space for miracles and open up to higher qualities of living

Shadow Unit may have overturned the illegal arms cartel in Kuala Lumpur, but the harrowing undercover op left emotional scars on Sergeants Shawn Weller and Connor Finley. Slowly, patiently, they piece their partnership back together, closer now than ever before. But the arrival of Julian Montgomery, Shawn's former CIA handler and lover, threatens to tear them apart. Julian knows all of Shawn's secrets as well as the past Shawn has kept hidden from Connor. Now the self-serving Julian wants Shawn back-with the CIA and with him. No one will get in his way. Including Connor. When the joint Shadow Unit/CIA mission to stop the supplier of a deadly biological weapon goes sideways, Connor is captured, tortured, and used as a human test subject. It's a race against time to save his life. But who can Shawn trust? And who has gone rogue? Missed Shawn and Connor's earlier adventures? Read BROKEN SOLDIER, available from your favorite retailer.

Lucas Taylor is a New York City fireman at Station 127, dedicated to his job, even though it has brought him heartrending tragedy - the loss of his lover, Ryan, in an explosion. Evan Singer is the new guy in town, a paramedic transferred into Station 127 and he sets his eyes on Lucas from the get-go. Neither knowing who the other is, their first meeting is a night of passion and desire that awakens something inside Lucas he never thought he'd feel again. But when Lucas discovers that Evan is a paramedic, it all comes crashing down. For despite the feelings he has for Evan, Lucas has vowed to never again get involved with someone on the job, after losing Ryan to it. Can Evan convince Lucas to open up his heart and take a chance on love again, despite who Evan is? Includes the sequel - Where There's Smoke! Things turn explosive at the FDNY when a young man Lucas rescues from a fire becomes an obsessed stalker, and Evan's altercation with a victim's husband threatens to end his career.

SpiritArts: Transformation through Creating Art, Music and Dance is intended to help you develop a spiritual practice through art making and to develop art making through a spiritual path. Learn how the prin iples of creating from within are similar to the principles of basic spirituality. Through these priniples you can develop your inner artist, musician and dancer, whether one is a beginner or experienced artist. Learn how to connect with a deeper part of self through the arts and conne ting with spirit.The exercises throughout the book vary from energetic meditations to art techniques and processes. SpiritArts offers: Practical instructions on how to create authentic ally Skills in developing artistry in music, dance and art A guide to work through emotions and clear the psyche through the arts Tools for healing self through c olor, sound and energy Sources for self-discovery and working with others for artistry, health and well-being SpiritArts is a valuable tool for creative arts therapists, teac hers, professional artists and for those who want to create and do not know how to begin. If you are a teacher, therapist, or facilitator, many of the exercises developed for going deeper into artistry and healing can be used with both individuals and groups.The skills learned can help individuals transform self in life through the arts.