The Sabbatical
The Sabbatical

Author: Michael D. O'Brien

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 2021-07-29

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 1642291692

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Dr. Owen Whitfield is the elderly Oxford professor of history who first appeared in Michael O''Brien''s novel The Father''s Tale. In the events of The Sabbatical, which occur sometime later, Dr. Whitfield is looking forward to a sabbatical year of peace and quiet, gardening in his backyard, and tinkering with what he calls his latest "unpublishable book". As the year begins, he is drawn by a series of seeming coincidences into involvement with a group of characters from across Europe, including a family that has been the target of assassination attempts by unknown powers. During his journey to Romania, the situation in which he finds himself becomes more sinister than it first seemed. The story deals with the tension between fatalism and the providential understanding of history, with the courage and love that are necessary for navigating through a confusion of signs, and with the triumph of faith and reason over the forces of destruction.

The Resiliency Effect
The Resiliency Effect

Author: Cady North

Publisher:

Published: 2021-03

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9781636764092

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How can you use adversity in your life to propel you to success? It's impossible to make it through life unscathed from trauma or adversity. Not facing these experiences directly often creates dysfunctional coping mechanisms which can lead to burnout or roadblocks for even the most successful people. Filled with stories of modern women who made changes to live more in sync with their purpose and passions, The Resiliency Effect includes actionable advice and exercises, as well as chapters dedicated to realizing common dreams such as how to change careers, take a sabbatical, or start a business. This book will teach you to embrace and overcome adversity so you too can live your biggest dreams. You'll also learn how to determine what habits and coping strategies are blocking you from success and to take tangible steps to make lasting changes in your life.

The Art of the Sabbatical
The Art of the Sabbatical

Author: Cady North

Publisher: Manuscripts LLC

Published: 2024-05-03

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13:

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For too long, we’ve been participating in “hustle culture” which says if we’re not moving and achieving, we’re not enough. Sometimes, the only way to release ourselves from this exhausting feedback loop is to take a break from work. Sabbaticals provide time and space for a reset and can give us energy to launch something new, adjust priorities, or rediscover passions. Most people would love to take an extended sabbatical, but the truth is, you probably haven’t made a plan to address fears that arise the moment you step away from full-time work. Informed by case studies and personal experience, The Art of the Sabbatical tackles questions like: --How will I afford this? --What will my family or colleagues think of me, and how do I create a support system? --How do I get the most out of my sabbatical? --How do I return to the workforce and communicate with future employers? You can have a transformational work break, whether it’s something you’ve been dreaming about for months, or it sprung up as something unplanned or out of your control. This illuminating guidebook is filled with thoughtful insights and journal prompts which will give you the courage and resources to design your life-changing sabbatical.

Sabbatical Journey (NEW Edition)
Sabbatical Journey (NEW Edition)

Author: HENRI J M NOUWEN

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780232530254

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This journal was written during the last year of Henri Nouwen's life, ending shortly before his death in 1996. In it, he describes his struggles with other people, his difficulty discerning what God intends for him, the direction his ministry is to take, and, woven throughout the book, are the continual, endless and beautiful themes of God's reconciling love, the Eucharist, forgiveness, friendship and love.Three weeks after writing his final words of this book, Nouwen died following a heart attack.

Clergy Renewal
Clergy Renewal

Author: Richard Bullock

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2000-04-01

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 156699487X

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Planned time away from the parish for study, rest, and spiritual renewal can be beneficial-and often necessary-for any pastor, as well as for the congregation. In this thoroughly revised and expanded edition of Alban’s popular Sabbatical Planning for Clergy and Congregations, Bullock and Bruesehoff provide the definitive guide to putting together refreshing pastoral sabbaticals that can help keep ministry vital and growing for the long term

Pet Portrait Embroidery
Pet Portrait Embroidery

Author: Michelle Staub

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2021-11-25

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 1644030152

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Learn the art of thread painting from Instagram sensation Michelle Staub Cats and dogs seem to always have a paw planted firmly in our hearts. Capture the life in their eyes and the texture of their fur with a unique embroidered pet portrait! Insta-famous artist Michelle Staub puts a modern spin on thread painting with her easy-to-learn approach. Get started with 4 basic embroidery stitches, and follow the detailed tutorials to hone your skills. Capture awe-inspiring details of your pet with lessons in full-color thread painting or go clean with a simple line drawing—the choice is yours. Learn to personalize your art piece with names, dates, and decorative accents. With 20 sample patterns to customize, you can easily recreate any breed! Paint stunningly realistic pet portraits with just a needle and thread Try your hand at two styles—minimal outlines and incredible full-color renderings Make it modern with floral garlands, personalized banners, and crisp lettering Start today with 4 easy stitches and 20 customizable projects

The Sabbatical Directive
The Sabbatical Directive

Author: M.M. BUSBY

Publisher: Patent Print Books

Published: 2020-02-29

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 0985073160

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Over 3,000 of America's finest teachers are selected for the prestigious National Federation of Academic Excellence in Education Award for an all-expenses-paid three-month sabbatical to study topics of interest in NFAEE hubs all across the country. At the end of the sabbatical, only 288 participants are left. What happens to them is the result of an insidious plot to rid America of its best and brightest educators. Who is behind the plot, and why? For the handful who finish, the chilling answer is in their struggle to survive … THE SABBATICAL DIRECTIVE. When teachers Mitzie Galloway, Colby Cameron, and Cassidy Phelps win the coveted NFAEE award, they look forward to three months of pampered luxury with similar colleagues from all over the country. Instead, they find themselves in a hostage-type situation which demands their collective intellects and survival instincts, not only to complete the sabbatical, but to finish with their minds and their very lives intact. Not everyone will make the cut. THE SABBATICAL DIRECTIVE is psychological warfare that could already be playing out in today's reality. "The risk is real … The fate of our country hangs in the balance … The minds of our nation's children are in jeopardy." ~ Cheryl K. Chumley, The Washington Times

Radical Sabbatical
Radical Sabbatical

Author: Glen Tibaldeo

Publisher:

Published: 2013-05-01

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 9780984043323

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Two cubicle convicts. One jungle village. A life without boundaries. In this real-life comedic memoir, Laura Berger and Glen Tibaldeo expose the blessings and ironic struggles of ditching their cut-throat corporate jobs for life in a tranquil jungle paradise. Following the spirit and encouragement of friends met on a desperately needed vacation two years earlier, they leave their Chicago home with eleven suitcases, two laptops, and two cats to land in Pair-o-Dice Village, the scene of their big life gamble. Surprisingly intense life changes immediately prompt a slew of rarely contemplated questions. Could you: Completely change your sources of happiness? Let a boa constrictor loose in your house to get rid of the bats? Drink mystery potions from a shaman? Brave cliff sides when you're deathly afraid of heights? Make friends with your pesky inner voice at all costs? Join a journey of laughter as Laura and Glen pick apart the foibles in all of us. Find yourself rooting for a couple in a life adventure, at the brink of losing everything they have to get everything they've ever wanted. From random wildlife dropping from the sky and battles with vipers to culture clashes and visits with shamans, Radical Sabbatical captures the thrills and realities of boldly following a dream in a story any thrill-seeker-armchair or roaming-will love.

A Sabbatical in Leipzig: Shortlisted for the 2021 Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year
A Sabbatical in Leipzig: Shortlisted for the 2021 Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year

Author: Adrian Duncan

Publisher: Serpent's Tail

Published: 2022-11-24

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1782839410

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'Duncan brings a new way of seeing to the world of prose' Irish Times Michael has been away from Ireland for most of his life and lives alone in Bilbao after the death of Catherine, his girlfriend. Each day he listens to two versions of the same piece of music before walking the same route to visit Richard Serra's enormous installation, The Matter of Time, in the Guggenheim. As he walks, his thoughts circle around the five-year period of mental agitation spent in Leipzig with Catherine. This 'sabbatical', caused by the stress of his job and the suicide of a former colleague, splits his career as an engineer into two distinct parts. Intensely realistic, mapped out like Michael's intricate drawings, this is a novel of precision and beguiling intelligence.

Sabbatical
Sabbatical

Author: Monica F Cox

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-21

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13:

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This coloring book was created for academics who need a break from the hustle and bustle of the academy. Had an unproductive meeting? A failed experiment? A journal or grant rejection? Instead of sending that too long and possibly unprofessional email, color your stress away. With asymmetrical and symmetrical pages that are interesting, manageable, and reflective of the unpredictable nature of academia, Sabbatical gives academics permission to be creative and to press pause in a world that rarely stops.