After the Berlin Wall fell, a group of Christian colleges in the U.S seized the opportunity to help build a faith-based university in Moscow. Told by the school's founder and president, this is the story of the rise and fall of the first accredited Christian liberal arts university in Russia's history, offering unique insight on Russia’s post-communist transition and the construction of a cultural-educational bridge between the two superpowers.
Many second-generation Korean Americans (SGKAs) are living lives of marginality on the edge of Korean American and American cultures. This double life often leads to heightened mental health concerns. The rise of Asian hate crimes in this country in recent months have added to the distress in this population. Due to cultural stigma, however, SGKAs may not seek out counseling or other mental health services. If they do, their unique cultural formation is often not fully addressed, impeding growth and healing. Red Door Ministry (RDM), a pastoral counseling center that started at a local Korean-American church, serves as a model for addressing this issue. Built from a postcolonial understanding of third space, RDM is constructed with various culturally sensitive elements that allow SGKAs to move from places of shame on the margins to empowered new centers. This transformation is examined by four in-depth interviews of RDM clients. These clients show that healing and empowerment were possible because their complex cultural hybridity was addressed in the process of counseling. This process is analyzed using concepts from Western psychological theories, Korean American theology, and postcolonial theory.
In this riveting novel by a "New York Times"-bestselling author, Inspector Ian Rutledge must solve a series of mysteries: Who is the woman who dies behind the Red Door? And what does she see before she dies?
A New York Times Bestselling AuthorA CBA Bestselling AuthorPrince Edward Island Dreams (Book 1)Broke and desperate, Marie is on Prince Edward Island to decorate a bed-and-breakfast and find sanctuary. Seth moved three thousand miles to restore his uncle's B and B and forget his broken heart. The only thing they agree on is that to open in two months, they'll have to work together.
Ian always follows the rules. His sister, Jenny, breaks them all the time -- especially "Don't pinch." So Ian is thrilled when the house where his family is vacationing posts a tidy list of rules. But when Jenny breaks them all, the house itself decides it's time for payback. The rug, the stove, and the bathtub are hungry for rulebreaker soup, and they've found the perfect ingredient: Jenny! Now Ian is faced with a thorny question: What if saving your sister means breaking the rules? From the New York Times best-selling team of Mac Barnett and Matthew Myers comes a hilarious tale of sibling rivalry, moral complexity, and disgruntled monsters, perfect for sharing with your own favorite rulebreakers. Praise for Count the Monkeys "This spot-on spoof of counting books is the perfect reward for anyone who's put in a hard day's work with numbers, big or small." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Praise for Oh No! Not Again! "Wonderfully ridiculous in premise and execution and abounding in creative touches, this will surely spark student spinoffs." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for Chloe and the Lion "[R]at-a-tat dialogue and fresh visuals should keep it at the top of the bedtime pile." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Mustache "Youngsters will get a kick out of this kingly comedy?." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Praise for Oh No! * "A must-have." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem "Definitely funny and slyly subversive." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review
In this gripping, inspirational read that transcends basketball, a struggling writer becomes a Division II basketball tourist for a year and finds solace in the company of a virtuous basketball coach and talented basketball team doing more with less.
A powerful and sobering look behind the growing epidemic of homelessness that is destroying our neighborhoods, our cities, people's lives and future generations. In one of the richest countries in the world, how is this happening? Why? And perhaps more significantly, what can be done to turn it around? The ANSWERS are never easy, but they do exist...once we begin to ask the right QUESTIONS.
The International Conference on Cognitive Modeling brings together researchers who develop computational models that explain and predict cognitive data. The 2004 conference encompassed an integration of diverse data through models of coherent phenomena;
A Story Of Empowerment To Pursue Our Own Dreams!Turning Our Kids Into Strong, Self-Confident AdultsLittle mouse William, living with his family in a dark and lifeless dump, has no idea what the world looks like on the other side of the big red door.Too young to find out, too weak to dare explore the universe outside his living place, he's only left with one choice: dreaming.His brothers tease him, his desperate efforts to open his wings and explore the unknown are met with failure, as dangerous traps stand in his way to freedom.But he persists.What happens when the big red door suddenly flies open and Willie finds himself face-to-face with his fears?Will he experience the exhilaration he dreamt of? Or will he run back to the safety of his dump?Sweet, written in a colorful language and with stunning illustration, the Big Red Door is an excellent empowerment book, to boost your kids' perseverance, self-esteem and give them the strength to walk their own path with confidence!Will You Miss Out On A Life-Changing Kids' Story?
