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Primarily focusing on the organization of production and labor use practices in the Caribbean's second largest sugar industry, this work's historical, macroeconomic, political, and sociocultural components depict the reality of today's Dominican sugar economy. The Dominican Republic has been radically altered by its internationally oriented sugar economy--its society and national culture transformed and its political, legal, and economic structures modified. This book describes the progressive replacement of national labor in the sugar industry by foreign workers. Comparing the three distinct sugar corporations, it concludes that all three exploited foreign labor. The study refutes modern slavery charges through social science theory and extensive field research. Depicting living and working conditions in the fields, it concludes that slavery charges are the result of superficial analyses of symbols. More in-depth analyses display one of the most extreme forms of superexploitation in the twentieth century. Addressing present-day labor utilization strategies in the Dominican Republic sugar plantation system, Martin Murphy focuses on three areas: the logic of production, foreign labor integration, and a comparative analysis of three corporations. His first two chapters provide an overview of the historic and contemporary Dominican sugar industry. Historical patterns of labor recruitment and use are then presented in Chapter 3. Chapter 4 describes the basic logic of production and use of various types of labor for the plantations of the 1980s. Murphy's last four chapters address the question of heavy reliance on Haitian labor: Chapter 5 provides a history of Haitian migration; Chapter 6 discusses factors of expulsion and attraction which condition present-day Haitian migration to Dominican fields; Chapters 7 and 8 conclude with questions of Haitian ethnicity and its relationship to production organization.

Wasting time in pointless meetings....It’s the bane of work life—and the one thing that never seems to change. But meetings can be highly effective, says Martin Murphy, who has helped a “Who’s Who” of corporate clients transform timesapping meetings into “breakthrough sessions” that are truly productive. His strategy is not simply to speed them up or make them more palatable with flashier facilitation. Rather, the key is to upend the entire concept of meetings. That means throwing out traditional protocols and using one of four new collaboration models to get more done, faster than ever before. These sessions address: Issues management: identify, rank, and resolve issues—promoting critical concerns to Action Plan status • Problem solving: thirty-minute sessions for solving complex problems • Innovation: discover the billion-dollar idea that lurks in every organization • Strategic planning: stripped-down protocols for the kind of ongoing, realtime planning required in today’s fast-paced economy In an era when innovation and speed-to-market rule, No More Pointless Meetings leverages the creativity and knowledge of an organization’s people—a potent resource that conventional meetings ignore.

The author looks for the church with the present truth of Scripture as His guide. The Summary of The Present Truth is found in this remark about the State of the Church. "The More I look at the church the less I see of the church. The more I look at the American culture, the more I see the church." Each chapter is practically theological and purposely penetrates the surface of evangelical church. It is the present truth.

The postmodern concept has saturated modern evangelicals with the idea that absolute truth is not important or necessary. What came with it was the demolition of Christian doctrine. This book calls Christians to take a fresh look at the essentials of Christian doctrine. When Alice in Wonderland asked the cat where she ought to go the cat said "That depends a good deal on where you want to get to." Christians have purpose and a final goal "to get to" and "The Essence of Christian Doctrine" is a valuable tool for that process.This work is an explanation of the essential doctrine of Christianity based on the teaching found in the Apostles' Creed. It further explains other basic Christian doctrine like creation, sin, and salvation. The author explains how the Ten Commandments are basic to Christian doctrine and includes a chapter on biblical evangelism.

Prayer is a means of grace offered according to the will of God as expressed in the Bible. Prayer is the speech of the soul. "Prayer is nothing else than the opening up of our heart before God," so said John Calvin. The Psalmist says "Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us" (Psalm 62:8). Christians should empty themselves before the Lord so that their desires are presented to the Lord.God created us, sustains us, governs us, redeemed us and gives us His grace, so it should be natural to offer up our desires to God. It is a great privilege to appear before God with our desires, but because we are sinners we need Christ to intercede for us. Since we are sinners, we must approach Him humbly with a humble heart. Christians will find refuge in God, but they must seek His mercy in humility and confession of sin in prayer.Prayer must be offered earnestly with thanksgiving (Colossians 4:3). The Word of God instructs us to "pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17). The question is often asked, "How can we pray without ceasing?" This is an action that is habitually repeated at regular intervals with perseverance, but perseverance in prayer is conditioned by a thankful heart.

I am sure you have heard Christians say, "I believe in keeping the Ten Commandments." Unfortunately, many of them are not able to quote the Ten Commandments. I wrote this book so Christians might discover or re-discover the meaning of the Ten Commandments, based on the full counsel of God. The underlying motivation was to help Christians develop a worldview that includes God's moral law.God's law is not merely a series of moral injunctions. The nature of its content is much broader than the Ten Commandments found in Exodus twenty. I hope this book will challenge Christians to further study God's law. For example, the chapter on the fourth commandment explains the Christian work ethic based on the commandment, "Six days you shall labor and do all your work."I have worked on this project from time to time for over twenty years. It always challenges me to a deeper understanding of what Christ accomplished for me; by saving me from the law so I might serve Him by keeping the law.I hope this book will help Christians make godly choices.

The title of the book "Return to the Lord" is the theme and emphasis in this brief commentary of Hosea. "O Israel, return to the Lord your God, For you have stumbled because of your iniquity; Take words with you and return to the Lord" (Hosea 14:1). This book traces the historical events and spiritual condition of Israel prior to the fall of the northern kingdom in 722 B.C. The Old Testament congregation turned away from the true God and committed spiritual adultery by worshipping false gods. Hosea understood that the Israelites were religious, but their religion was going the wrong direction. They were turning away from the true God and taking pleasure in spiritual adultery by worshiping false gods. The sin nature will always try to deceive people to wander away from God. Hosea's message was "Return to the Lord."Return to the Lord It is more than a title; it describes the spiritual condition of Israel and may be applied to the people of God in every generation. Hosea understood that the Israelites were religious, but in their religious zeal they accumulated a host of false gods to worship. The sin nature will always try to deceive people to wander away from God. Hosea's message will challenge Christians to return to the Lord. This book will be useful to pastors, Sunday School teachers, and laymen who want to dig deeper into the word of God.Dr. Richard Pratt said, "I have read through it and admire what you have done. We need more correct and practical instruction in the prophetic books, and you have given us just that."

I remember the first time I met her. By her you know who I meanTired of her highly paid sales job, Rachel makes a move into social work only to find herself involved in a controversial case bringing her into the media’s unforgiving gaze. Villain tells the story of a woman who wants to make a difference, a tragedy of trying to help innocent victims but ending up looking like the villain.Villain premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2016 to critical acclaim. This edition was published to coincide with the first revival at the King’s Head Theatre, London, in February 2017.

Performed as a one-woman show, Victim follows the power struggle between prison guard Tracey and criminal Siobhan as they come face-to-face with a notorious inmate. As they both muse on their lives outside the prison walls, we come to learn of their anxieties and their hardships as they confront the realities of prison life. Darkly comic and at times chilling, Victim is a thoughtful reflection on modern life and how easily it can be turned upside down.This edition was published to coincide with Bruised Sky's production at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh, August 2017.

A complete account of my search for my father would take a lifetime to tell because that’s how long I’ve been looking.Spurs and Scotland star John White was one of the best footballers of the 1960s. However, in July 1964 he was struck by lightning and killed at 27 years-old. From humble beginnings growing up just outside Edinburgh, through to football fame and his tragic death, the play shares John's cheeky humour. It also follows the story of his son Rob White, who was just five months old when his dad died. The play shines a light on the mental health challenges both father and son face and the way we deal with grief and loss.Martin Murphy's The Ghost of White Hart Lane was originally produced by Bruised Sky Productions and supported by Tottenham Hotspur FC. It was commissioned by John White’s son Rob and follows on from his and Julie Welch’s Sunday Times bestselling biography The Ghost of White Hart Lane - 'In Search of My Father the Football Legend'.This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in July 2024 before the subsequent run at Edinburgh Fringe Festival at Underbelly in August 2024.

This book brings the grace of God into focus for everyday life in the church. The primary purpose of the church is to worship and glorify God. It is a brief exposition of Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Paul wrote to the particular church at Ephesus, but it applies to the visible church in every age. The church is the proper place for people to experience the manifestation of God's grace.