City of God is a moving, prophetic account of the divine in daily life. It tells the story of one day in Sara's ministry: Ash Wednesday, when she carries ashes out of church to public places. Sara explores the profound meanings set loose by touching the forehead of a stranger and paints an unforgettable picture of the search for God all around us.
Full-color photographs, step-by-step recipe guides, baking options, delightful family stories, and a lot of love make Baking with the Bread Lady by Sarah Gonzalez a unique and tasty addition to any baker's kitchen.
Raised as an atheist, Sara Miles lived an enthusiastically secular life. Then early one morning, for no earthly reason, she wandered into a church. "I was certainly not interested in becoming a Christian," she writes, "or, as I thought of it rather less politely, a religious nut." But she ate a piece of bread, took a sip of wine, and found herself radically transformed. The sacrament of communion has sustained Miles ever since, in a faith she'd scorned, in work she'd never imagined. Here she tells how the seeds of her conversion were sown, and what her life has been like since she took that bread: as a lesbian left-wing journalist, religion for her was not about angels or good behavior or piety. She writes about the economy of hunger and the ugly politics of food; the meaning of prayer and the physicality of faith. Here, in this passionate book, is the living communion of Christ.--From publisher description.
Education and Labor Market Initiatives in Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (2008)
Focusing on education and labor market initiatives, this book examines efforts in Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to enhance human capital development. It explores how these nations are responding to the demands of the 21st-century global economy, highlighting unique strategies and challenges faced in each country. The analysis provides insights into the evolving educational frameworks and workforce strategies aimed at preparing their populations for future economic opportunities.
This report explores the applicability of neighborhood theory and social indicators research to understanding the quality of life in and around military bases. It also highlights gaps in neighborhood study methodology that need to be addressed in future research. Finally, it outlines how a more in-depth neighborhood analysis of military installations could be conducted.