Kevin was always different. He loved animals and seemed to understand their secret language. But other children brought out the worst in him. He chased, bullied, and shoved, until one spring when he learned an unforgettable lesson from an unlikely teacher--a blackbird who built a nest in his hand. The Blackbird's Nest: Saint Kevin of Ireland is the story of Kevin's transformation into one of Ireland's best-loved saints (AD-618), revered in many Christian traditions. Written with simplicity and humor by Jenny Schroedel, and brought to life with stunning illustrations by Douglas Montross, The Blackbird's Nest is a rich, vibrant tale of renewal and a welcome addition to children's lenten literature.

The underlying theoretical premise of this text is that the separation between the executive and legislative functions has important policy consequences and has influenced legislative outcomes. The study analyzes the pattern of interaction on banking bill introductions over the past 150 years.

Voting in Indian Country uses conflicts over voting rights as a lens for understanding the centuries-long fight for Native self-determination. Among the American public, there is a collective amnesia about the U.S. government's shameful policies toward the continent's original inhabitants and their descendants. Only rarely, such as during the Wounded Knee standoff in the 1970s and the recent Dakota Access Pipeline protests, do Native issues reach the public consciousness. But even during those times, there is little understanding of historical context-of the history of promises made and broken over seven generations-that shape current events. Voting in Indian Country uses conflicts over voting rights as a lens for understanding the centuries-long fight for Native self-determination. Weaving together history, politics, and law, Jean Reith Schroedel provides a view of this often-ignored struggle for social justice from the ground up. Differentiating this volume from other voting rights books is its use of ethnographic data, including the case study of a county with a population evenly split between whites and Native Americans, as well as oral histories of the people who have chosen to fight for voting rights. The stories of these lawyers, activists, and plaintiffs illuminate both the complexity and the vividness of their experiences on the front lines and their understanding of a connection to broader Native struggles for self-determination-both to control the lands and resources promised to them in perpetuity through treaties and to freely exercise the political rights and liberties promised to all Americans.

Hope and healing for those who suddenly find themselves in the most terrible sort of grief
For those who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of a child within the first year, this gentle resource offers: stories of hope and wisdom; practical advice and guidance, based on the experience of many; comfort and ways to honor and remember.
"Naming the Child" creates a community of love and support for bereaving parents and siblings, written with a light touch and sensitive spirit.
"When I was nineteen weeks pregnant with my second child, Emma, I had a miscarriage. Its impossible to know ahead of time how such an experience will impact you or your marriage. I recognized many of the challenges I faced in "Naming the Child." I can say with confidence that this is an amazing resource."
Amy Wilson
lawyer and mother of three

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This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.

This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.

This monograph examines the concept of operational maneuver from a theoretical and historical perspective. It suggests a framework for the development of operational maneuver concepts. The monograph first defines the terminology associated with operational maneuver. Movement, mobility, and maneuver are distinct concepts which form the basis for understanding operational maneuver. Next, the monograph examines operational maneuver theory in terms of leverage, concentration, and risk. These elements form a framework which facilitates the design of operational maneuver concepts early in a campaign. The subsequent examination of several historical examples, both successful and unsuccessful, illustrates the applicability of the suggested framework. Operational commanders who developed viable concepts early and appreciated the elements of the framework achieved decisive results. Finally, two implications for current U.S. doctrine emerge. First, operational maneuver theory must be articulated to and understood by leaders at all levels. Secondly, operational commanders must exercise the theory to develop a capability which is essential on the Airland battlefield.

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- Part of the Everything Profiles series, along with The Everything Mary Magdalene Book and The Everything Jesus Book
- While Catholics have long admired and honored Mary, other Christian denominations are now devoting special Bible study groups to her as well
The Everything Mary Book explores the often-debated place of Mary in Christianity, as well as her role in the broader world, both secular and religious. A beloved icon in her own right, as the mother of Jesus, Mary occupies a unique place among the saints.
Readers learn about:
- Mary's role in early texts besides the Bible
- Mary's influence during medieval times
- Mary in popular culture
- Mary and Islam
The Everything Mary Book covers everything readers need to know about Mary's life and her impact on millions of Christians throughout the world.

Masterarbeit aus dem Jahr 2007 im Fachbereich Politik - Internationale Politik - Thema: Europaische Union, Note: 1,3, Europa-Universitat Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), 79 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: In the social science literature on the most recent 'wave' of democracy, the mood music now signals quite definitely that the party is over. (Burnell 2004: 100) Mehr als funfzehn Jahre nach dem Zusammenbruch der bipolaren Weltordnung - zwei Machte, ein Systemkonflikt und die weitgehende Aufteilung der Welt in zwei Lager - hat sich noch immer keine stabile Neuordnung der Welt ausbilden konnen. Aus dem alten Systemwettbewerb zwischen liberalen Demokratien westlicher Pragung auf der einen und autoritaren Regimes auf der anderen Seite schien die Demokratie nicht nur als Sieger hervorzugehen, sondern sollte ihren Siegeszug uber die ehemals kommunistischen Transformationsstaaten auf die Welt jenseits Europas ausdehnen. (Vgl. Carothers 2002) Die Idee des demokratischen Friedens schien uber die OECD-Welt hinaus greifen zu konnen. Mittlerweile ist der Euphorie, die den globalen Demokratietrend" (Santiso 2001: 386) seit den achtziger Jahren begleitete, Ernuchterung gewichen. Die Mehrzahl der Transformationsprozesse ist heut gescheitert, ins Stocken geraten oder hat sich gar umgekehrt und ein Kontinuum von Regierungstypen in der Grauzone hinterlassen. In der Transformationsforschung werden sie auch mit Demokratien" oder Autokratien mit Adjektiven" (Burnell: 2004: 101) bezeichnet. Thomas Carothers nannte das Phanomen sich stabilisierender Autokratien, die der dritten Demokratisierungswelle - von der selbst Diktaturen mitgerissen worden sind - gleichsam unbemerkt entkommen konnten, den autocratic rebound" (Carothers 2004: 412). Politische Systemtransformation autoritarer Regimes gelingt nicht geradlinig, folgt keinem Automatismus und lasst sich nicht nach einem beliebig ubertragbaren Modell beschreiben oder gar vorhersehen. Das schlanke Drei-mal-Dre

Without a doubt, the sharpest public debates over the value of fetal life have revolved around the conditions, if any, under which abortion should be legal. Yet the question of whether the fetus is or is not a person is central in two other policy domains: substance abuse by pregnant women and assaults on pregnant women, especially assaults that cause the death of a fetus.At first glance, all three issues seem similar all ask the question of how the state should respond to actions that threaten or destroy fetal life. But the response of state and society to each has been very different: while the highly charged debate over abortion rights rages unabated, the other two issues engender no such social or political divisions. And while drug use and third-party fetal killings are universally condemned, "fetal abuse" is a term used only to describe harm that a pregnant woman brings to her own fetus, and not harm brought to it by a third party. Similarly, a great deal of media attention has been paid to such "fetal abuse," while the question of third-party harm has been all but ignored.Is the Fetus a Person? analyzes fetal personhood by examining all of the major areas of the law that could implicitly or explicitly award the fetus such status. Jean Reith Schroedel presents a comprehensive history of fetal protection ideas and policies in America, considering the moral and legal underpinnings of existing laws while paying particular attention to the influence of gender and power relations on their formation. As much a model for future research as a study of the status of the fetus, this book offers an extraordinary examination of one of the most divisive and complex issues of late-twentieth-century American life."

Mit diesem Buch lernen Sie, wie Sie sich und Ihren Computer schutzen und was Sie uber unsere digitalen Tucken und Lucken alles wissen sollten. Die Technik, die uns heute uberschwemmt, lasst uns gar keine Chance mehr, alles so abzusichern, dass wir auch wirklich sicher sind. Lernen Sie aber die Waffen Ihrer Gegner und Ihre eigenen Abwehrmoeglichkeiten kennen. Doch keine Sorge, bei diesem Blick in den Giftschrank der IT mussen Sie bei Leibe kein IT-Profi sein. Die vierte, erweiterte und aktualisierte Auflage ist mit vielen neuen Beispielen aus dem Technikalltag ausgestattet. Technisch veraltete Kapitel wurden gestrichen, neue Episoden z.B. zur Sicherheit von Wischpasswoertern oder uber digitales Geld wurden eingefugt. Der TV-Experte Tobias Schroedel schreibt unterhaltsam und klart auf - IT-Sicherheit geht uns eben alle an. Ein Buch insbesondere fur Nicht- Fachleute. Daher: Zu Risiken und Nebenwirkungen bei Computer, Smartphone & Co. fragen Sie am besten Tobias Schroedel - oder Ihren Datenschutzer.