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Fealty and Fidelity: The Lazarists of Bourbon France, 1660-1736
Seán Alexander Smith
Routledge
2015
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The career of the French saint Vincent de Paul has attracted the attention of hundreds of authors since his death in 1660, but the fate of his legacy - entrusted to the body of priests called the Congregation of the Mission (Lazarists) - remains vastly neglected. De Paul spent a lifetime working for the reform of the clergy and the evangelization of the rural poor. After his death, his ethos was universally lauded as one of the most important elements in the regeneration of the French church, but what happened to this ethos after he died? This book provides a thorough examination of the major activities of de Paul’s immediate followers. It begins by analysing the unique model of religious life designed by de Paul - a model created in contradistinction to more worldly clerical institutes, above all the Society of Jesus. Before he died, de Paul made very clear that fidelity to this model demanded that his disciples avoid the corridors of power. However, this book follows the subsequent departures from this command to demonstrate that the Congregation became one of the most powerful orders in France. The book includes a study of the termination of the little-known Madagascar mission, which was closed in 1671. This mission, replete with colonial scandal and mismanagement, revealed the terrible pressures on de Paul’s followers in the decade after his demise. The end of the mission occasioned the first major reassessment of the Congregation’s goals as a missionary institute, and involved abandoning some of the goals the founder had nourished. The rest of the book reveals how the Lazarists recovered from the setbacks of Madagascar, famously becoming parish priests of Louis XIV at Versailles in 1672. From then on, fealty to Louis XIV gradually trumped fidelity to de Paul. The book also investigates the darker side of the Congregation’s novel alliance with the monarch, by examining its treatment of Huguenot prisoners at Marseille later in the century, and its involvement with the slave trade in the Indian Ocean. This study is a wide-ranging investigation of the Lazarists’ activities in the French Empire, ultimately concluding that they eclipsed the Society of Jesus. Finally, it contributes new information to the literature on Louis XIV’s prickly relationship with religious agents that will surprise historians working in this area.
A young black attorney confronts issues of race and power as he uncovers a shocking conspiracy in the most page-turning and provocative thriller since "The Firm." Martin Grey, a smart, talented black lawyer working out of a storefront in Queens, becomes friendly with a group of some of the most powerful, wealthy, and esteemed black men in America. He's dazzled by what they've accomplished, and they seem to think he has the potential to be as successful as they are. They invite him for a weekend away from it all--no wives, no cell phones, no talk of business. But far from home and cut off from everyone he loves, he discovers a disturbing secret that challenges some of his deepest convictions... Martin finds out that his glittering new friends are part of a secret society dedicated to the preservation of the institution of slavery--but this time around, the black men are called "Master." Joining them seems to guarantee a future without limits; rebuking them almost certainly guarantees his death. Trapped inside a picture-perfect, make-believe world that is home to a frightening reality, Martin must find a way out that will allow him to stay alive without becoming the very thing he hates. A novel of rage and compassion, good and evil, trust and betrayal, "Forty Acres "is the thought-provoking story of one man's desperate attempt to escape the clutches of a terrifying new moral order.
Divorce Survival Guide for Kids: Tips to Survive Your Parents Divorce: For Kids, Written by Kids
Alexa Smith
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2012
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Written in a light-hearted manner for kids and teens, this divorce survival guide for kids is authored by two teens who share tips and tricks they learned over more than ten years, while moving from mom's to dad's house. They decided to write it after realizing that when their friend's parents were divorcing, they were the 'go-to' divorce kids for advice...and they realized they were sharing the same information each time. So, they wanted to share the information with all kids that are going through this difficult time, but in a kid-to-kid kind of way. In an easy to read format you'll find tips for what to expect, getting used to two homes, dealing with the divorce drama, what to do when you don't know what to do, and tips for sharing homework and school information between parents and teachers. So many things you didn't have to think of when your parents were together Most importantly, this book shows kids that they're not alone and others have successfully survived their parents divorce. So why go through it with trial and error when you can read this brief guide and get all the tips you'll need to survive? Deliberately kept short so you can get back to your friends, facebook, twitter and everything else kids do today
Make Your Own Bath Bombs: A Guide to the Ins and Outs of Making Everyday Bubble
Alexandra Smith
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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The Philosophy of Morals; An Investigation, by a New and Extended Analysis, of the Faculties and the Standards Employed in the Determination of Right and Wrong
Alexander Smith
Gale and the British Library
1835
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The Philosophy of Morals; An Investigation, by a New and Exended Analysis, of the Faculties and the Standards Employed in the Determination of Right and Wrong
Alexander Smith
Gale and the British Library
1835
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The Day Jeremy Bold didn't do what he was told.
Alexis Smith
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2018
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Jeremy Bold has always listened to his mom, dad and big sister Sarah when it's time to get ready for school, bed and not to eat too many sweets. One day Jeremy decided he has had enough of being bossed around and he wasn't going to do what he was told anymore. How do you think his day is going to turn out? Find out in The Day Jeremy Bold Didn't Do What He Was Told
The average American produces about five pounds of trash, every single day An Economic Eclipse is a book about the use of business as an institution to spearhead waste reduction in the daily lives of individuals. Specifically, it explores principles that business leaders can adopt to harmonize their work with the circular economic movement and zero-waste ideology.Within these pages, you will discover the potential of social entrepreneurship and how the corporate world can be a driver of positive change, rather than a parasitic drain on the environment. You'll learn about viable closed-loop systems through stories such as: Environmental entrepreneur Kresse Wesling's journey turning used firehoses into designer bagsCircular company Orange Fiber's inspiration for making luxury fabric from orange peelsChef Matt Stone's experience serving zero-waste culinary creationsThis book will enhance your repertoire about the current state of our planet and addictive consumption habits. It speaks to passionate activists and forward-thinking individuals who want to re-evaluate our capitalistic economy's social and environmental impacts. An Economic Eclipse removes the stigma of waste as a bleak end-of-life existence by revealing that it is, in fact, a creative and profitable key to our future.
Poetic Expressions: Romance, Faith, Fun, and Contemplation
Duhaney Alexander Smith
Independently Published
2020
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This is Duhaney Smith's second book of poetry and includes some of his works from a decade ago. The book reflects the author's growth and confidence in expressing himself in his own unique way. He heavily favors the use of quatrains to express his feelings on various subjects, and once again has sought alignment with his readers by sectioning this book, the second of three to be published in this form, into the themes of Love, Inspiration, Humour, and Reflection. The reader will discover that the author writes in standard English but also expresses himself in Jamaican patois, and at times speaks from the perspective of his subject. He dabbles into more than one form of poetry, including a thought-provoking ghazal, dealing with the conventional theme of love's yearning, titled, "Prejudice"; and an epic poem, the very romantic and adventurous, "Malaika's Revenge". Also, notwithstanding his preference of quatrains the author includes in this collection, other poems of note, using couplets, triplets, and free verse. There is much use of assonance as well as a definite musical incantatory form to many of these poems which lean them towards the performance rather than the literary form of poetry. Poetry Lovers and ordinary readers will definitely enjoy this book, and will make repeat visits to discover new meanings, memorize phrases and stanzas, and just to enjoy the work of a poet as he discovers himself.
Let Me Put You on: 11 Golden Laws for Success
Nathan Alexander Smith
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2018
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What laws do successful people follow? This book is relatable to Rich Dad Poor Dad, Think and Grown Rich, The Richest Man in Babylon and The 48 Laws Of Power. Packed with brain tingling information and most importantly getting straight to the point There are 11 golden laws that could change your life for the better or help you out of a potentially life threatening situation - let me put you on to them.
Sam loves his new puppy, DJ. But there is one problem, DJ is very naughty. Find out why it's very important to train new puppies in this fun, easy-to-read, and educational book Oh, Puppy is adapted for children who are just learning to read. They can enjoy the lively story with very little guidance from an adult, gaining the eagerness they need to become fully confident readers. Delightful illustrations complement the simple rhyming text, making Oh, Puppy an excellent experience for all young readers.
The Differential Use of Constructed Sacred Space in Southern Britain, from the Late Iron Age to the 4th Century AD
Alexander Smith
BAR Publishing
2001
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The concept of Sacred Space is among the most prominent and enduring aspects of religious expression. The main aim of this work is to examine the development of constructed cult loci from the late Iron Age to the late Roman period in southern Britain, focusing on the differential use of internal space. At the core of the study is an analysis of the use of space within certain constructed sacred sites. Contains 98 site 'databases', giving significant information and plans.