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.