In this rich collection of essays, editors Dale McConkey and Peter Augustine Lawler explore the contributions that religious faith and morality can make to a civil society. Though the level of religious expression has remained high in the United States, the shift from traditional religious beliefs to a far more individualized style of faith has led many to contend that no faith commitment, collective or personal, should contribute to the vibrancy of a civil democratic society. Challenging those who believe that the private realm is the only appropriate locus of religious belief, the contributors to this volume believe that religion can inform and invigorate the secular institutions of society such as education, economics, and politics. Drawn from a wide variety of religious and moral traditions, these diverse essays show, from many perspectives, the important contribution religion has to make in the public square that is civil society.

A collection of articles that help those who have been struggling to fulfill a dream of earning a decent living as a performer Together, we will *Create a crystal clear vision for the type of performing career you want, the income level you desire, and what it will take to make it happen FAST *Uncover hidden challenges that may be sabotaging your success with getting gigs and building up your audience fan base, and *Finish these articles feeling renewed, re-energized, and inspired to fill your schedule with the best gigs and highest income you have ever had. "I learned a bunch and was both challenged and stimulated to think differently about my approach to a concert career lifestyle!" Melissa Petrescue

Whatever type of music you listen to, you may be missing out. Maestro Stephen P Brown shares his thoughts on why and how you should expand your exposure to live orchestral music, enabling better enjoyment of the music you like, engage in provocative conversations about it, and possibly even discover you like completely different types of music. Delve into Stephen's mind to explore how music can help you: Enhance your senses, Improve Intelligence, Discover the Real Deal, Socialize with Interesting people, and much more.

Winner of the Anne B. & James B. McMillan Prize in Southern History Examines the legacies of eight momentous US Supreme Court decisions that have their origins in Alabama legal disputes Unknown to many, Alabama has played a remarkable role in a number of Supreme Court rulings that continue to touch the lives of every American. In Alabama Justice: The Cases and Faces That Changed a Nation, Steven P. Brown has identified eight landmark cases that deal with religion, voting rights, libel, gender discrimination, and other issues, all originating from legal disputes in Alabama. Written in a concise and accessible manner, each case law chapter begins with the circumstances that created the dispute. Brown then provides historical and constitutional background for the issue followed by a review of the path of litigation. Excerpts from the Court's ruling in the case are also presented, along with a brief account of the aftermath and significance of the decision. The First Amendment (New York Times v. Sullivan), racial redistricting (Gomillion v. Lightfoot), the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment (Frontiero v. Richardson), and prayer in public schools (Wallace v. Jaffree) are among the pivotal issues stamped indelibly by disputes with their origins in Alabama legal, political, and cultural landscapes. In addition to his analysis of cases, Brown discusses the three associate justices sent from Alabama to the Supreme Court-John McKinley, John Archibald Campbell, and Hugo Black-whose cumulative influence on the institution of the Court, constitutional interpretation, and the day-to-day rights and liberties enjoyed by every American is impossible to measure. A closing chapter examines the careers and contributions of these three Alabamians.