A Vision for Universal Preschool Education

A Vision for Universal Preschool Education
Author: Edward Zigler
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2006-07-10
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1139458191
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Decades of research point to the need for a universal preschool education program in the U.S. to help give our nation's children a sound cognitive and social foundation on which to build future educational and life successes. In addition to enhanced school readiness and improved academic performance, participation in high quality preschool programs has been linked with reductions in grade retentions and school drop out rates, and cost savings associated with a diminished need for remedial educational services and justice services. This 2006 book brings together nationally renowned experts from the fields of psychology, education, economics and political science to present a compelling case for expanded access to preschool services. They describe the social, educational, and economic benefits for the nation as a whole that may result from the implementation of a universal preschool program in America, and provide guiding principles upon which such a system can best be founded.

Universal Vision

Universal Vision
Author: Scott Mandelker
Publisher: U V Way
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2000-07
Genre: Occultism
ISBN: 9780970198501
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All the World

All the World
Author: Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2014-08-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1580237835
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Why be Jewish? A fascinating dialogue across denominations of the High Holy Days and their message of Jewish purpose beyond mere survival. Almost forty contributors from three continents—men and women, scholars and poets, rabbis and theologians, representing all Jewish denominations and perspectives—examine the tension between Israel as a particular People called by God, and that very calling as intended for a universalist end, furthering God’s vision for all the world, not just for Jews alone. This balance of views arises naturally out of the prayers in the High Holy Day liturgy, coupled with insights from philosophy, literature, theology and ethics. This fifth volume in the Prayers of Awe series provides the relevant traditional prayers in the original Hebrew, alongside a new and annotated translation. It explores the question “Why be Jewish?” in a time when universalist commitment to our planet and its people has only grown in importance, even as particularist questions of Jewish continuity have become ever more urgent.

Locating Europe

Locating Europe
Author: Rodolphe Gasché
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2021-06-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0253054842
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Is the idea of Europe outdated? The concept of European unity, the animating spirit of the European Union, seems increasingly fragile in the face of far-right populist movements. In Locating Europe , Rodolphe Gasché attempts to answer the question of how to think about Europe. Is it a figure, a concept, or an idea? Is there anything still compelling and urgent about the idea of Europe? By looking at phenomenologist and postphenomenological thinkers in the second half of the 20th century, Gasché reveals that Europe is more than just one geographical and cultural entity. The idea of Europe is based on common foundations: a distinctive conception of reason, of self-criticism, of responsibility, freedom, equality, human rights, and democracy, and it is these foundations that are under threat. In Locating Europe: A Figure, a Concept, an Idea? Gasché engages the philosophy of Hans-Georg Gadamer, Karl Jaspers, Karl Löwith, and others, focuses on the most significant philosophical representations of Europe, and explores the potential, and especially the limits, of the notion of Europe.

Relational Leadership

Relational Leadership
Author: Daniel C. Juster Th.D.
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2015-04-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1490869409
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Understanding leadership from a scriptural perspective is not a strong point in the American Christian community. This book is my attempt to put the experience of over twenty years of pastoring into written form for the benefit of others. Some lessons were learned through difficulties and mistakes. Some were learned by the teaching and example of others. I do believe that the pattern of congregational structure put forth in these pages is scriptural. It is a pattern that will work for large or small congregations. It has worked well in our congregations for many years. These are congregations planted especially to win the lost sheep of the house of Israel. If it can work in this contexta field known for its difficultyit can probably work in most other contexts.

Visions of a Future

Visions of a Future
Author: Zachary Hayes
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2017-06-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0814683584
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The early part of this book is concerned with what it is in human existence that is addressed by the message of hope in the Scriptures. The final four chapters present that divine promise for human destiny and the understanding of it as it is reflected on in contemporary theology. Although directed mainly to advanced students of theology, this book discusses issues which are of interest to many believers today whose knowledge about matters of religion has not kept pace with their knowledge of the secular disciplines.

Luke

Luke
Author: Leonard Doohan
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2016-08-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1532606699
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Luke: The Perennial Spirituality studies Luke-Acts with a view towards identifying both the spirituality that Luke taught his community and the creative interpretations in spirituality for us today. Luke is presented as a great spiritual theologian. Dr. Doohan roots his synthesis in constant contact with scripture but also in light of the best commentators available. He deals with many of the usual questions of biblical theology but examines them from the point of view of spirituality. This book is original insofar as it deals with the spirituality of Luke-Acts as a whole rather than spiritual themes. It also presents Luke himself as a source and challenge to faith in his life, interests, attitudes, traditions, skill in interpretation, wide interests, and cultural adaptations of the message.

Jewish Matters

Jewish Matters
Author:
Publisher: Feldheim Publishers
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1999
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781568711881
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In this lightweight, Pocketsize book, twenty-three Jewish leaders, thinkers, and educators offer their insights and knowledge on topics as varied as relationships, prayer, mysticism and happiness. These are twenty-three essays worth reading--because being Jewish matters.

The Fabric of the Future

The Fabric of the Future
Author: M. J. Ryan
Publisher: Mango Media
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2000-03-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1609254929
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With contributions from Gloria Steinem, Nancy Mairs, Marianne Williamson, and other forward-looking women, “there is plenty of wisdom in these pages” (Publishers Weekly). This collection includes essays by women—from psychologists to activists to artists—who represent a wide range of philosophies, religions, spiritualities, and ethnicities, but share the goal of creating a new age of transformation. Surveying the cultural landscape, they offer their insights into how we can navigate from chaos to clarity—and help create a better tomorrow. Contributors include: Joan Borysenko * Brooke Medicine Eagle * Shakti Gawain * Starhawk * Gloria Steinem * Jean Houston * Marianne Williamson * Caroline Myss * Angeles Arrien * Vimala McClure * Marion Woodman * Jean Shinoda Bolen * Joanna Macy * and many more “A timeless book . . . filled with wisdom both feminine and universal.” —Dan Millman, author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior “Much trenchant thinking and many healing ideas.” —Yoga Journal “It is impossible to read this book and not be glad that you were born a woman.” —Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, New York Times-bestselling author of Kitchen Table Wisdom