Narco-Cults
Narco-Cults

Author: Tony M. Kail

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-07-27

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 1466595469

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Those who know about how spirituality plays into the world of drug smuggling have likely heard of Santa Muerte, Jesus Malverde, and Santer but the details of the more obscure African religions and Latin American folk saints and cults often remain a mystery. While the vast majority of these religions are practiced by law-abiding citizens with no co

In the Shadow of Saint Death
In the Shadow of Saint Death

Author: Michael Deibert

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2014-06-03

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1493010654

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With the war between the Mexican state and the drug traffickers operating within its borders having claimed over 70,000 lives since 2006, noted journalist and author Michael Deibert zeroes in on the story of the notorious Gulf Cartel, their deadly war with their former allies Los Zetas, the cartel's connections in Mexican politics and what its trajectory means for Mexico’s--and America’s--future. Punctuated by the disappearance of busloads of full of people from Mexican highways, heavy-weapon firefights in once-picturesque colonial towns and the discovery of mass graves, nowhere has the violence of Mexico’s drug war been more intense than directly across the border from East Texas, the scene of a scorched-earth war between two of Mexico’s largest drug trafficking organizations: The Gulf Cartel, a criminal body with roots stretching back to Prohibition, and Los Zetas, a group famous for their savagery and largely made up of deserters form Mexico's armed forces. From the valleys and sierras of rural Tamaulipas and Nuevo León to the economic hub of Monterrey, the violence rivals anything seen in the more well-known narco war in Ciudad Juárez, 830 miles to the west. Combining dozens of interviews that the author has conducted over the last six years in Mexico and other countries in the region along with a vast reserve of secondary source material, In the Shadow of Saint Death gives U.S. readers the story of the war being waged along our border in the voices of the cartel hitmen, law enforcement officials, politicians, shopkeepers, migrants and children living inside of it year-round. Through their stories, the book will pose provocative questions about the direction and consequence of U.S. drug policy and the militarized approach to combating the narcotics trade on both sides of the border.

The Modern Saints
The Modern Saints

Author: Gracie Morbitzer

Publisher: Convergent Books

Published: 2023-12-05

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0593444442

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The saints were the original social justice advocates. This stunning collection of contemporary portraits celebrates their diversity and spiritual depth as never before, accompanied by thoughtful reflections from bestselling and influential writers. “This book is profound, insightful, and beautifully disruptive.”—Sarah Bessey, author of the New York Times bestsellers A Rhythm of Prayer and Jesus Feminist Over the centuries, the rich diversity and relevance of the saints has been whitewashed, their images portrayed as expressionless, and the lessons of their lives watered down. But artist, writer, and modern iconographer Gracie Morbitzer is painting the truth. The Modern Saints is a celebration of the divergence of ethnicities, ages, abilities, and practices of spiritual pilgrims who transformed the world, and an invitation to connect with historical icons whose lives have astonishing and inspiring relevance for our present-day. Each entry of this striking collection features a contemporary image of the saint, a re-imagining of the space they might hold in society today, and an inspiring prayer to honor each figure. Readers will appreciate each contribution from our current generation's spiritual thought leaders that illuminate the impact and wisdom each historical saint offers us today. Among forty-eight additional spiritual reflections and original paintings, The Modern Saints presents: • Fr. James Martin’s reflections on the flexibility of St. Ignatius of Loyola to encounter God in everyday life • Tsh Oxenreider's unique appreciation for the endurance of St. Monica with her strong-willed children • Dr. Christena Cleveland's praise for St. Catherine of Alexandria’s fight for intersectional justice • Kirby Hoberg’s inspiration from the resilience of St. Kateri—the first indigenous American to be canonized—who overcame personal humiliation to cultivate love in her community With its unique portraits and compelling narrative, this 52-week collection is perfect for devotional reading, as it will move, encourage, and strengthen each reader as they find solidarity and profound belonging within the host of saints.

A Saint on Death Row
A Saint on Death Row

Author: Thomas Cahill

Publisher: Anchor

Published: 2009-03-10

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0385530153

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From the New York Times bestselling author of How the Irish Saved Civilization comes the absorbing, heartbreaking tale of the hard life and tragic death of Dominique Green—wrongly accused, then executed in Huntsville, Texas—and shines a light on our racist and deeply flawed criminal justice system. Green, an extraordinary young man from the urban ghettos of Houston, was utterly failed by every echelon of society—the Catholic Church, numerous U.S. courts of law, and even his own mother. But from the depths of despair on Death Row, he transcended his earthly sufferings and achieved enlightenment and peace, inciting an international movement against the death penalty and inspiring his personal hero, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, to plead publicly for mercy. A Saint on Death Row is an unforgettable, sobering, and deeply spiritual account that illuminates the moral imperatives too often ignored in the headlong quest for judgment.

Cocaine Nation
Cocaine Nation

Author: Thomas Feiling

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-08-31

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 1639360204

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A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.

Summary of Roger Stone & Saint John Hunt's Jeb! and the Bush Crime Family
Summary of Roger Stone & Saint John Hunt's Jeb! and the Bush Crime Family

Author: Everest Media,

Publisher: Everest Media LLC

Published: 2022-07-30T23:00:00Z

Total Pages: 47

ISBN-13:

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Despite being a fiscal conservative, Jeb’s record in the governor’s mansion in Florida showed that he was authoritarian, secretive, and imperial. He never opposed expansion of the size and scope of government. #2 Jeb Bush made his money in consulting and big dollar honorariums for speeches. He says he is going to Washington to fight the pampered elites. #3 Despite criticism, there were no consequences for Jeb Bush’s campaign finance law violations. His family connections had already given him a distinct advantage over the other Republican candidates, and his Super PAC could still win him the presidency. #4 Navarro, a longtime public supporter of Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign, has tried to rationalize Jeb’s early disappointing poll numbers and sinking campaign. She is a favorite of TV bookers because of her willingness to criticize Republicans on same-sex marriage and immigration issues.

Jet
Jet

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1982-08-09

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13:

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