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Spirituality is a difficult subject in the modern world. Everywhere, from popular media to the university, from the bookshelf to the dinner table, religions are derided or marginalised and public figures, such as Richard Dawkins, set upon anyone who admits to a belief in God. The secular mind has been shaped by the Enlightenment legacy of Marx, Darwin and Freud, where disbelief has arisen from the twin impact of the rise of scientific rationalism and the revulsion against religious cruelty. In "Secularism", Mike King argues that the Enlightenment thinkers who initiated these arguments intended to improve, not to eradicate religion. Instead, a hidden factor is shown as the key to the origins of Western disbelief: the rise of a non-devotional spiritual impulse, best understood in Eastern terms.Its failure to be accepted, either by mainstream religion or the secular world, encouraged the expression of atheism. An uneasy detente developed between secular culture and faith tradition, which coexisted in a 'mutual ignorance pact' until the rude awakening of 9/11. King engages with a range of thinkers, including Pythagoras, Plotinus, Spinoza, Darwin and Freud, and, most importantly, incorporates detailed studies of a variety of spiritual leaders and Eastern thinkers, providing a perspective that readers are unlikely to have encountered before. A compelling case is made that the current antagonism between religion and science has no basis: the 'God' put forward on one side is too narrow a historical conception, and the science put forward on the other side is too limited to account for the variety of spiritual impulse.

In When Riot Cops Are Not Enough, sociologist and activist Mike King examines the policing, and broader political repression, of the Occupy Oakland movement during the fall of 2011 through the spring of 2012. King’s active and daily participation in that movement, from its inception through its demise, provides a unique insider perspective to illustrate how the Oakland police and city administrators lost the ability to effectively control the movement. Drawn from King’s intensive field work, the book focuses on the physical, legal, political, and ideological dimensions of repression—in the streets, in courtrooms, in the media, in city hall, and within the movement itself—When Riot Cops Are Not Enough highlights the central role of political legitimacy, both for mass movements seeking to create social change, as well as for governmental forces seeking to control such movements. Although Occupy Oakland was different from other Occupy sites in many respects, King shows how the contradictions it illuminated within both social movement and police strategies provide deep insights into the nature of protest policing generally, and a clear map to understanding the full range of social control techniques used in North America in the twenty-first century.

In When Riot Cops Are Not Enough, sociologist and activist Mike King examines the policing, and broader political repression, of the Occupy Oakland movement during the fall of 2011 through the spring of 2012. King’s active and daily participation in that movement, from its inception through its demise, provides a unique insider perspective to illustrate how the Oakland police and city administrators lost the ability to effectively control the movement. Drawn from King’s intensive field work, the book focuses on the physical, legal, political, and ideological dimensions of repression—in the streets, in courtrooms, in the media, in city hall, and within the movement itself—When Riot Cops Are Not Enough highlights the central role of political legitimacy, both for mass movements seeking to create social change, as well as for governmental forces seeking to control such movements. Although Occupy Oakland was different from other Occupy sites in many respects, King shows how the contradictions it illuminated within both social movement and police strategies provide deep insights into the nature of protest policing generally, and a clear map to understanding the full range of social control techniques used in North America in the twenty-first century.

Mike King proposes a youth ministry centered in the presence of God. Here, young people encounter Christ not in the flash and pop of arena ministry, but in the sacred shadow of his presence. This book gives shape to such ministry through the classic disciplines and potent symbols and practices that have sustained the church over the centuries.

Following on from the author's previous successful books on Southern coaches, this volume looks at an additional selection of classes of coaches that operated on the Southern Railway and the Southern Region of BR that have not so far been covered. The book concentrates on pre-Grouping and BR Mark 1 types, and each is examined in detail in separate chapters. The detailed text is supplemented with scale drawings, photographs, set/coach numbering and some details of the services they worked upon and areas in which they could be found. This volume is aimed primarily at modellers and the drawings reproduced at 4mm scale.

Sell more music! Step by step, you will develop an active marketing plan and timeline tailored to your unique strengths and budget. You will learn to time your marketing campaign effectively, publicise your music to traditional print outlets and emerging online opportunities, understand the current opportunities for online, satellite, and terrestrial radio play as well as navigate various retail and distribution options, both at brick-and-mortar and online options, such as iTunes, Rhapsody, and other services.

Watch films and discover the living religion of Judaism This unique guide to Judaism on film explores over forty cinematic productions leading up to the ten-best ever films to convey the religion on screen. This book shows that despite being a faith with few outward symbols the inner dramas of Judaism lend themselves well to cinema. Both highly popular and readily-available lesser-known films are used to explore the following themes: Essential Judaism Musical Judaism Mystical Judaism Crazed Judaism Secular Judaism Holocaust Judaism Israel Judaism Gendered Judaism Family Judaism This book forms both an introduction to Judaism through film for non-Jews and the basis for a film club or study group for Jews and non-Jews alike.

This book is a comprehensive survey of religion and spirituality on film, covering both popular and arthouse movies. It seeks spiritual and moral depth, finding filmic examples across the world's faiths and sometimes in surprising places where religion has no obvious presence. Over 400 films are drawn on to shed light on issues that confront us in the serious pursuit of spirituality, culminating in the "sixty must-see films for the spiritual life." The examination of spiritual and religious questions is divided across twelve categories: Spiritual Aesthetics, Nature and the Romantic The Esoteric, the New Age and Neoplatonism. Dying, Suicide and Bereavement Ghosts, Angels and the Afterlife Reincarnation and Resurrection Spiritual Chaos and Rubber Reality Wisdom, Teachers, and Disciples. Priests, Monks, Nuns and Spiritual Community Spiritual Practice, Discipline and the Martial Arts. Violence, Compassion, Forgiveness and Atonement East vs. West Secular vs. Spiritual

This book explores the implications of Walt Whitman as guru, both for the legacy of the poet and for the relationship between spiritual teachers and their students.

A delightful and humorous exploration of responsibility and integrity, seen through the charming lens of Jewish culture and values.Ruby Finkelman Finds the Real Magic is a whimsical and heartwarming picture book that resonates with the universal theme of doing the right thing. Set in the picturesque village of Kvellville, where kindness and respect are the norms, we meet Ruby Finkelman - a spirited and strong-willed young girl. Ruby's world is turned upside down when she decides to stop brushing her teeth. This seemingly small act sets off a chain of events, impacting the entire town. As Kvellville's harmony begins to unravel, Ruby confronts the consequences of her actions and realizes her power to make things right. Filled with humor, warmth, and playful storytelling, Ruby Finkelman Finds the Real Magic is more than just an entertaining tale. It's a celebration of Jewish values and a universal lesson in responsibility and making positive contributions to our world. This book is a delightful read for anyone who appreciates a story that blends cultural richness with timeless values.

The ultimate handbook for new and seasoned Salesforce B2C Solution Architects who want to design seamless B2C solutions across the Salesforce Customer 360 ecosystem – including B2C Commerce, Service Cloud, and Marketing CloudKey FeaturesGive your customers a frictionless experience by creating a unified view of all their interactionsGet your architectural design right the first time and avoid costly reworksPrepare for the B2C Solution Architect exam and Salesforce certification with practical scenarios following Salesforce best practicesBook DescriptionThere's a huge demand on the market for Salesforce professionals who can create a single view of the customer across the Salesforce Customer 360 platform and leverage data into actionable insights. With Salesforce B2C Solution Architect's Handbook, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the integration options and products that help you deliver value for organizations. While this book will help you prepare for the B2C Solution Architect exam, its true value lies in setting you up for success afterwards.The first few chapters will help you develop a solid understanding of the capabilities of each component in the Customer 360 ecosystem, their data models, and governance.As you progress, you'll explore the role of a B2C solution architect in planning critical requirements and implementation sequences to avoid costly reworks and unnecessary delays. You'll learn about the available options for integrating products with the Salesforce ecosystem and demonstrate best practices for data modeling across Salesforce products and beyond.Once you've mastered the core knowledge, you'll also learn about tools, techniques, and certification scenarios in preparation for the B2C Solution Architect exam.By the end of this book, you'll have the skills to design scalable, secure, and future-proof solutions supporting critical business demands.What you will learnExplore key Customer 360 products and their integration optionsChoose the optimum integration architecture to unify data and experiencesArchitect a single view of the customer to support service, marketing, and commercePlan for critical requirements, design decisions, and implementation sequences to avoid sub-optimal solutionsIntegrate Customer 360 solutions into a single-source-of-truth solution such as a master data modelSupport business needs that require functionality from more than one component by orchestrating data and user flowsWho this book is forThis book is for professionals in high-level job roles that heavily rely on Salesforce proficiency. It's primarily written for B2C commerce architects, application architects, integration architects, as well as system architects, enterprise architects, Salesforce architects, and CTO teams looking to benefit from a deeper understanding of this platform. Before you get started, you'll need a solid understanding of data integration, APIs, and connected systems, along with knowledge of the fundamentals of business-to-consumer (B2C) customer experiences.

Design solutions across the Salesforce Customer 360 ecosystem using this definitive guide for Salesforce B2C solution architects, including B2C Commerce, Service Cloud, Salesforce Genie, and Marketing Cloud. Key Features * Create a frictionless customer experience and a unified view of all touchpoints * Avoid expensive rework by getting your architecture right the first time * Make use of real-world scenarios and best practices to prepare for the B2C Solution Architect certification exam Book Description There's a huge demand in the market for Salesforce professionals who can create a single view of the customer across the Salesforce Customer 360 platform and leverage data into actionable insights. With this updated edition of Salesforce B2C Solution Architect's Handbook, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the integration options and products that help you deliver value for organizations. The first few chapters will help you develop a solid understanding of the capabilities of each component in the Customer 360 ecosystem, their data models, and governance. A new chapter on Salesforce Genie provides a revised perspective on the latest Salesforce technology to evolve and maintain your ecosystem. As you progress, you'll explore planning critical requirements and implementation sequences to avoid costly reworks and unnecessary delays. You'll learn about the options for integrating products with the Salesforce ecosystem and demonstrate best practices for data modeling across Salesforce products and beyond. Once you've mastered the core knowledge, you'll also learn about tools, techniques, and certification scenarios in preparation for the latest version of the B2C Solution Architect exam. By the end of this book, you'll have the skills to design scalable, secure, and future-proof solutions supporting critical business demands. What you will learn * Explore key Customer 360 products and their integration options * Choose the best integration architecture to unify data and experiences * Plan for requirements, design choices, and implementation sequences * Architect a single view of the customer to support service, marketing, and commerce * Integrate Customer 360 solutions into a single-source-of-truth solution * Orchestrate data and user flows to support functionality from more than one component * Learn the capabilities and design considerations for Salesforce Genie * Prepare for the B2C Solution Architect exam Who This Book Is For This book is for professionals in high-level job roles that heavily rely on Salesforce proficiency. It's primarily written for Salesforce technical architects, application/functional architects, integration architects, enterprise architects, and CTO teams looking to benefit from a deeper understanding of this platform. Before you get started, you should understand the fundamentals of data integration, APIs, and connected systems in general, along with knowledge of the basics of business-to-consumer (B2C) customer experiences.

"A misfit Camel with excellent dental hygiene shows his worth in a tale that covers a lot of ground." —School Library Journal Enamel wants to be like all the other camels who live in Camel-lot, but his front teeth are bigger than anyone else's. And they stick out. He's the only camel who brushes his teeth—he has to because everyone can see them. Enamel is tired of getting teased for being different. Then one day the class gets caught in a terrible sandstorm...and his exceptional incisors save the day. Enamel the Camel is an upbeat, humorous story about sticking out, stepping up, and the importance of good dental hygiene.