Margaret O'Brien

This book explains music’s comprehensive ontology, its way of existence and processing, as specified in its compact characterization: music embodies meaningful communication and mediates physically between its emotional and mental layers. The book unfolds in a basic discourse in everyday language that is accessible to everybody who wants to understand what this topic is about. Musical ontology is delayed in its fundamental dimensions: its realities, its meaningful communication, and its embodied utterance from musical creators to an interested audience. The authors' approach is applicable to every musical genre and is scientific, the book is suitable for non-musicians and non-scientists alike.

This book explains music’s comprehensive ontology, its way of existence and processing, as specified in its compact characterization: music embodies meaningful communication and mediates physically between its emotional and mental layers. The book unfolds in a basic discourse in everyday language that is accessible to everybody who wants to understand what this topic is about. Musical ontology is delayed in its fundamental dimensions: its realities, its meaningful communication, and its embodied utterance from musical creators to an interested audience. The authors' approach is applicable to every musical genre and is scientific, the book is suitable for non-musicians and non-scientists alike.

In the past decade the relationship between communities, children and families has inspired a wealth of research and policy initiatives because of a growing belief that the breakdown of families and communities is a significant factor in social problems, including child abuse and juvenile crime. The latest policy initiatives to tackle social problems have therefore targeted communities as well as high risk families. This title amalgamates the latest research on the relationship between children, families and communities and explores policy and practice implications. Material for practitioners and community development workers is also be included. The book is divided in to three parts:1) theory2) the effect of community on children, parents and families3) interventions and policy implications.

Much academic work on families and households has focused in the past on the adult members. However, a surge of interest in children's issues has occurred recently in the social sciences. A key theoretical assumption in this area of research is that children's relationships and cultures are worthy of study in their own right and that children play an active part in the construction of these cultures and relationships.; This work provides perspectives on children in their family contexts. It shows that children's needs and wishes have often been neglected in the social sciences, especially in the areas of law, social policy and sociology. The authors present empirical research on children and young people in contemporary family settings and offer theoretical insights which challenge existing thinking on modern childhood. They draw on international comparisons between the condition of childhood and children's welfare, putting forward an argument for future research and policy initiatives needing to concentrate on, and even privilege, children.

Much academic work on families and households has focused in the past on the adult members. However, a surge of interest in children's issues has occurred recently in the social sciences. A key theoretical assumption in this area of research is that children's relationships and cultures are worthy of study in their own right and that children play an active part in the construction of these cultures and relationships.; This work provides perspectives on children in their family contexts. It shows that children's needs and wishes have often been neglected in the social sciences, especially in the areas of law, social policy and sociology. The authors present empirical research on children and young people in contemporary family settings and offer theoretical insights which challenge existing thinking on modern childhood. They draw on international comparisons between the condition of childhood and children's welfare, putting forward an argument for future research and policy initiatives needing to concentrate on, and even privilege, children.

Discovering Your Light: Common Journeys of Young Adults Discovering Your Light: Common Journeys of Young Adults by Margaret O'Brien, OSU (a member of the Ursuline Sisters) is a Catholic-oriented workbook published by Resurrection Press. This valuable workbook serves as a reflective guide aimed at young adults, primarily those in their twenties, navigating the transitions, challenges, and spiritual growth typical of that life stage. The book encourages personal or group reflection on shared experiences and "common journeys" during young adulthood. Key features include: 62 pages, workbook with reflection questions Short real-life stories to enable active discussions Focus on self-discovery -- Helping readers identify and embrace their inner "light" (likely referring to God's light, personal gifts, vocation, or spiritual identity in a Christian context). Exploration of common challenges -- Topics such as identity formation, relationships, career decisions, faith questions, independence, and other typical struggles of emerging adulthood. Interactive format -- As a workbook, it includes prompts, questions, exercises, and reflections designed for individual journaling or discussion in small groups (e.g., young adult ministry, retreat, or parish settings). The goal is spiritual and personal growth, guiding participants to recognize God's presence in their everyday journeys, discern their path, and build a deeper sense of purpose and faith. This workbook provides an opportunity for young adults to reflect individually or in a group about the common challenges and journeys of those in their twenties and thirties. It is a vehicle wherein young adults can ponder their own experience and become more comfortable with the challenges facing them. Chapter titles include To Know Self Who is Calling/ Time Am I lost or What? What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up I need an Asprin What Are You Afraid Of? Well, to Tell You the Truth I'm a Failure And the Winner Is? To Know Others Where Do I Belong? What Price Peace? Are You an Adult Yet? It's Okay to Need Someone Help I'm Drowning Chance it Let's Forgive and Forget Love To Know God Pray? Who Me? What is the Church? Is it Nerdy to Love God? So, God Loves Me. So What? Visit https: //catholicbookpublishing.com/ for more Catholic Bibles, books and resources