Culture Power

Iconic images of medieval pilgrims, such as Chaucer's making their laborious way to Canterbury, conjure a distant time when faith was the only refuge of the ill and infirm and thousands traveled great distances to pray for healing. Why, then, in an age of advanced biotechnology and medicine, do millions still go on pilgrimages? Why do journeys to important religious shrines - such as Lourdes, Compostela, Fátima, and Medjugorje - constitute a major industry? In Miracle Cures, Robert A. Scott explores these provocative questions and finds that pilgrimage continues to offer answers for many.

Play is an essential, necessary, and natural human activity, and it's for adults and companies, too. Funny Business will show you how adults and companies can recapture and use this powerful tool to foster innovation, increase their competitive advantage, and create a vibrant and satisfying workplace. It delves into the concepts of play and what makes it so powerful in children's development' and dispels the myths and beliefs that have made play a dirty word.

Tagging for Talent introduces a breakthrough approach for human resources, senior executives, and line managers to find hidden talent from within their own organizations. This unique method challenges the status quo of talent identification and succession planning with an easy crowdsourcing approach to competency recognition.This is not a book about using social media but a true business solution using the natural behaviors of your workforce to self-identify potential myriad talent.

This audiobook investigates the idea that perhaps the American presidency is not as powerful as is commonly assumed.

This groundbreaking audiobook challenges listeners to contemplate the profound differences between divine omnipotence and the limitations of artificial intelligence. Narrated with clarity and depth, this thought-provoking journey takes you through twelve captivating chapters that contrast the infinite capabilities of God with the finite potential of AI.

Step into a thought-provoking expedition that navigates the intricacies of societal norms and power structures through the analytical lens of Theodor W. Adorno's critical theory. "Shadows Over the Socialscape" unveils the script that orchestrates the social and cultural phenomena defining our existence. This illuminating narrative delves into Adorno’s core ideas, transcending time to resonate with the modern-day challenges we face. Uncover the pervasive influence of the Culture Industry, navigate through the realms of Negative Dialectics and Social Contradictions, and explore the ...

You are standing at a crossroads, facing a choice that could change the course of your life. Will you settle for the well-trodden path, or will you dare to venture into uncharted territory? If you are ready to embark on a journey that will challenge your assumptions, ignite your imagination, and awaken your inner trailblazer, then "Elon: A Modern Renaissance Man" is the map you need. Elon Musk is a veritable force of nature that has redefined what it means to dream big. From electric cars that outperform their gas-guzzling counterparts to rockets that land themselves, Musk has turned ...

In Beyond Bias: The Pursuit and Power of Perspective, embark on a thought-provoking journey to dismantle the deeply ingrained notion of pure objectivity. Through captivating writing and accessible explanations, this enlightening book will help you realize that your understanding of the world is uniquely shaped by a multitude of lenses. Discover how perception is influenced by the inner workings of your brain, the tapestry of your culture, echoes of history, and the unique circumstances of your personal life. Learn why neutrality is a well-intentioned but ultimately unattainable myth, and ...

This is the fourth book in SeaperPowers. Emma, her friends Marty, the merman, Oliver, the octopus, Steve, the starfish, and Wally, the whale, travel to the Florida Keys to solve a mystery that has been guarded for thousands of years. The only way they can find out the truth is to follow a map of riddles

Spiritually uplifting poems reflect life's trials and tribulations in nature and in our shared human experience. Grace shines the light of hope in the details of our lives, helping us take the next journey step.