Why was Mary Magdalene, Jesus’ closest companion, symbolically crucified? In one dramatic act of condemnation Mary was severed from the axis of Christianity. Mary, the proclaimed Apostle of the Apostle was now branded as not only undesirable, but dangerous. At the crucifixion of Christ, while all the disciples scattered in fear, Mary stayed by his side. Thrust into center stage as the driving spirit she encouraged the followers to return and rebuild the movement. Mary Magdalene saved … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Conspiracy Against Mary Magdalene by Frank Shapiro
Thoughts On … the daily musings of an economist turned artist by R. Scott MacLeay
Scott MacLeay began jotting down his thoughts on various topics while at university. Recalling his original motivation, he states “I purposely framed the process as one dedicated to the creation of very succinct summaries of my thoughts. I felt that it was essential to be brief. It obliged me to take sides on issues that I obviously realized were far more nuanced and multi-dimensional than such summaries could ever represent. This avowed shortcoming was unimportant to me because the objective of … [Read more...] about Thoughts On … the daily musings of an economist turned artist by R. Scott MacLeay
FEATURED BOOK: Eve and Mary: The Search for Lost Beauty and Sensuality by Frank Shapiro
Eve and Mary: The Search for Lost Beauty and Sensuality is an exciting voyage of historical and cultural discovery that steps into the stream of familiar legends and myths while encountering surprising events. It evokes and clarifies the stigmatization of sexual pleasure and the vanishing of beauty in the Early Middle Ages in Europe. The first pope could have been a woman. After all, Jesus made no bones about gender issues. And Mary Magdalene was certainly most fitting to be the first bishop of … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Eve and Mary: The Search for Lost Beauty and Sensuality by Frank Shapiro
Interview with Author – OLUWAmuyiwa
About OLUWAmuyiwa: I am a Writer, Educator and Community Developer. I love to write about Ideas, People (Children and Youth) and Community. My expertise cuts across Systems, Analysis, Content, Research, Education and Development. My Training as a Mechanical Engineer has been a tool to apply engineering principles for creating new mechanisms for Education and Community Development. What inspires you to write? Hmm . . . This is funny because I studied Mechanical Engineering as an … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – OLUWAmuyiwa
Summary & Analysis of The Culture Code by ZIP Reads
Summary & Analysis of The Culture Code by ZIP Reads What are the three secret ingredients to a winning team? Here's a hint: talent isn't one of them. Author Daniel Coyle shares his secrets to creating a successful organizational culture. Drawing from various examples, Coyle shows that everyone--from companies to comedy troupes--can have success with three simple conditions. What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include? - Synopsis of the original book - A detailed overview of each … [Read more...] about Summary & Analysis of The Culture Code by ZIP Reads
Interview with Author – Arley Loewen
About Arley Loewen: Arley Loewen has studied, lived and worked in the South – Central Asian context since 1981. Loewen is a specialist in Persian culture, having earned an MA in Persian from Pakistan and a PhD in Middle Eastern Civilizations (Univ. of Toronto). He is director of a faith-based, multi-media project, established in 1992. He also provides leadership training throughout Afghanistan and the region for university students and professionals and management level personnel in all sectors … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Arley Loewen
Buyer’s Guide: Artful Architecture: A Coloring Book of Buildings by Emily M Morgan
Targeted Age Group: 18-95 Category: Coloring Books For Adults Print book price range: 8.99 About Artful Architecture: A Coloring Book of Buildings: Using mindfulness techniques and coloring therapy, this adult coloring book gives you the space to be creative by coloring simple line drawings of magnificent architecture in graceful settings. Inspired by ancient history and modern romance, the buildings in this book will make you wish to go travelling. With over 30 glorious line … [Read more...] about Buyer’s Guide: Artful Architecture: A Coloring Book of Buildings by Emily M Morgan
Positive Leadership & Change Collection 1 by Marcella Bremer
Would you like a vibrant, energized workplace, engaged coworkers, and empowered employees? “Positive Leadership, Culture & Change, collection 1” helps you to make a difference and amplify your positive impact. These pragmatic, personal and positive leadership articles not only invite you to reflect but also to apply what you read! Grab your copy today! Positive Leadership, Culture & Change Collection 1 offers: An interview with “positive leadership and organizational … [Read more...] about Positive Leadership & Change Collection 1 by Marcella Bremer
Interview with Author – Marcella Bremer
About Marcella Bremer: I am an author, culture & change consultant and “inspirator”. I’m on a mission to help more people make a difference at work and transform those Dilbert-like workplaces into 21st century spaces based on: • positive leadership (encouraging abundance and opportunities while staying realistic), • “natural” organizational change (including everyone and allowing for unexpected, positive emergence) • organizational cultures that foster openness, trust and kindness to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Marcella Bremer
Interview with Author – Raymond M. Wong
About Raymond M. Wong: Raymond M. Wong earned the Eloise Klein Healy Scholarship and the MFA in Creative Writing at Antioch University Los Angeles. His writing has appeared in USA Today, U-T San Diego, Chicken Soup for the Soul, San Diego Family, Small Print Magazine, and Segue. His memoir, I'm Not Chinese: The Journey from Resentment to Reverence, was published in October 2014 by Apprentice House. He lives in San Diego with his wife, Quyen, and their children, Kevin and Kristie. What … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Raymond M. Wong
Interview with Author – K T Bowes
About K T Bowes: K T Bowes lives in New Zealand between the Hakarimata Ranges and the Waikato River, where many of her novels are set. Raised in England to soldiering parents, she has lived in four different countries, settling in New Zealand in 2006 with her husband and four children. The dumbest thing she ever did was jump out of a plane at 2000 feet, attached to a fragile piece of silk because a friend asked her to. The best thing she ever did was marry her husband after knowing him only a … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – K T Bowes
Double Ex: A Romantic Comedy about Lost Love & Lookalikes by Lee Daniel Bullen
A comedy about two heartbroken friends who pursue lookalikes of their exes but dramatically fall into a soul-stirring love affair. Nick and Lucy forge an unlikely alliance after they discover their craving for dead ringers of lost loves and help each other meet eligible suitors on London’s dating scene. Trouble looms when friends and siblings grow concerned at their obsessive lust for chasing memories, and with problems mounting around their intensifying relationship they soon find their … [Read more...] about Double Ex: A Romantic Comedy about Lost Love & Lookalikes by Lee Daniel Bullen
