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Book Affordable Course Materials

Download or read book Affordable Course Materials written by Chris Diaz and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2017-07-21 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This valuable book demonstrates how librarians can use their collection, licensing, and faculty outreach know-how to help students and their instructors address skyrocketing textbook prices.

Book Pulse of Perseverance

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  • Author : Pierre Johnson
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2017-11
  • ISBN : 9780999279700
  • Pages : 200 pages

Download or read book Pulse of Perseverance written by Pierre Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What drove three young black men, each from America's most urban environments, to achieve their dreams of becoming doctors? The answer is in the Pulse of Perseverance. In 1998, Max Madhere, Pierre Johnson, and Joe Semien were three young, black, premedical students at Xavier University of Louisiana. Each was struggling with the demands of Xavier's rigorous curriculum, yet each was determined to succeed, even if the statistics, or the stereotypes about black men, said otherwise. By drawing on each other's determination and individual strengths, they forged a brotherhood and created a bond so strong that it would carry them through college, medical school, and well beyond. Now they've come together in Pulse to share their stories and encourage young people of color to pursue high-level careers. Max grew up in New York City and Washington D.C., Pierre in Chicago, and Joe in New Orleans. Underperforming schools, instability in the home, the trappings of street life, or simply being "expected" to fail could have derailed their aspirations, yet all three men refused to accept failure as an option. No obstacle was too great, no ambition too high.Today, Dr. Maxime Madhere, Dr. Pierre Johnson, and Dr. Joseph W. Semien Jr. are each board-certified physicians, as well as fathers and community mentors. Their message in Pulse is both simple and complex: no matter where you're from, no matter what "society" tells you, you can realize your dreams with hard work, determination, and God's guidance.

Book Xavier University College Prowler Off the Record

Download or read book Xavier University College Prowler Off the Record written by David Gilmore and published by College Prowler, Inc. This book was released on 2005-12 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a look at the Xavier University from the students' viewpoint.

Book Managing Conflict  Building Consensus

Download or read book Managing Conflict Building Consensus written by and published by Ateneo University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1992, Xavier University through the Community Development Committee embarked on a project to develop a 150-hectare property in Cagayan de Oro City. The project proved to be an invaluable experience in community building and conflict resolution, replete with lessons for similar undertakings.

Book Xavier University Studies

Download or read book Xavier University Studies written by Xavier University (New Orleans, La.) and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Race  Nation  and Religion in the Americas

Download or read book Race Nation and Religion in the Americas written by Henry Goldschmidt and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004-09-02 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description

Book Xavier University

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  • Author : Paul Lynch O'Connor
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1956
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 40 pages

Download or read book Xavier University written by Paul Lynch O'Connor and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Xavier University 2012

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  • Author : Michelle Rosmarin
  • Publisher : College Prowler
  • Release : 2011-03-15
  • ISBN : 1427496161
  • Pages : 138 pages

Download or read book Xavier University 2012 written by Michelle Rosmarin and published by College Prowler. This book was released on 2011-03-15 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book To See Great Wonders

Download or read book To See Great Wonders written by Roger Antonio Fortin and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In 2006 Xavier University celebrates its terquasquicentennial. For 175 years Xavier has been an integral part of Cincinnati's history and the history of American Catholic higher education. Roger Fortin's detailed and meticulously researched institutional biography presents Xavier's story as a microcosm of the triumphs and tribulations of 19th and 20th century American Catholics. Fortin chronicles Xavier's efforts to establish academic excellence and maintain its dual Catholic and American identity." "Fortin also highlights the third aspect of Xavier's trinitarian character: its Jesuit identity. Xavier is an outstanding example of the Jesuits' steadfast dedication to the education apostolate and demonstrates what great things they accomplish through unwavering commitment to their Ignatian ideals." "Xavier today is a thriving institution, but such was not always the case. Fortin recounts the struggle for survival that characterized the various eras of Xavier's history and puts a human face on that struggle. He brings alive the Jesuits who creatively managed those crises transforming them into positive turning points in the school's history. Chapter by chapter, decade by decade, building by building, depicting one colorful character after another, Fortin delivers a vivid portrayal of the against-all-odds creation of Xavier."--BOOK JACKET.

Book Let s Go  Xavier

Download or read book Let s Go Xavier written by Naren Aryal and published by Mascot Books. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Mission San Xavier del Bac

Download or read book Mission San Xavier del Bac written by Yvonne Lange and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2004-11-01 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unique among mission churches of the northern borderlands of colonial Mexico for its ornate architecture and rich iconography, San Xavier del Bac south of Tucson is a pilgrimage destination for countless devotees and tourists. Passing through the façade entry to stand in the nave, one is dazzled by the transept and sanctuary altarpieces of sculpture niches and baroque pilasters, as well as the expanse of the frescoed ceiling. This book is the first study of the iconography at San Xavier since its restoration in the 1990s by an international team of professional conservators. It expands our understanding of the numerous Catholic images and emblems of San Xavier through a close analysis of the newly revealed iconographic elements and an interpretation of the significance of their placement. It also proposes that the selection of specific religious themes and their locations was determined by an unfamiliar convention based on a tree-like design, in which the founder of a religious Order appears as the root and followers above in later branchings—an inversion of the more familiar top-to-bottom hierarchy. Historians Lange and Ahlborn identify all the saintly images and religious elements that adorn San Xavier and suggest how and why they are so arranged. They examine the sculptures and paintings of the church from the façade throughout the cruciform interior in order to determine the organizational concepts that underlie their placement. They note that the selection of images in this Franciscan mission follows traditional Roman Catholic practice for decorating churches in order to instruct novices and reinforce the teaching of conversion in a pictographic catechism of Church doctrine. In short, the book is a dictionary of religious personages and symbols that will help the visitor identify the biblical stories and people portrayed, as well as associated signs and symbols. Entries include a description of the subject, its location, appropriate cross-references, and a bibliography. Recent illustrations by photographer Helga Teiwes and a floor plan facilitate the location of images by visitors. A handsome, large-format book featuring more than one hundred photographs and supporting line illustrations, Lange and Ahlborn’s work confirms the significance of San Xavier’s iconography for art historians, students of religion, and visitors alike. It is both an incomparable guide and valuable reference source for the famed mission’s magnificent artistic heritage.

Book Xavier Ox s Xylophone Experiment

Download or read book Xavier Ox s Xylophone Experiment written by Barbara deRubertis and published by Astra Publishing House. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Xavier Ox loves music. But sometimes his drumming is rather EXPLOSIVE! So Alpha Betty and Xavier's classmates start an exciting experiment to build an extra-strong xylophone—just for Xavier Ox.

Book Politics for the Love of Fandom

Download or read book Politics for the Love of Fandom written by Ashley Hinck and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2019-03-13 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Politics for the Love of Fandom examines what Ashley Hinck calls “fan-based citizenship”: civic action that blends with and arises from participation in fandom and commitment to a fan-object. Examining cases like Harry Potter fans fighting for fair trade, YouTube fans donating money to charity, and football fans volunteering to mentor local youth, Hinck argues that fan-based citizenship has created new civic practices wherein popular culture may play as large a role in generating social action as traditional political institutions such as the Democratic Party or the Catholic Church. In an increasingly digital world, individuals can easily move among many institutions and groups. They can choose from more people and organizations than ever to inspire their civic actions—even the fandom for children's book series Harry Potter can become a foundation for involvement in political life and social activism. Hinck explores this new kind of engagement and its implications for politics and citizenships, through case studies that encompass fandoms for sports, YouTube channels, movies, and even toys. She considers the ways in which fan-based social engagement arises organically, from fan communities seeking to change their world as a group, as well as the methods creators use to leverage their fans to take social action. The modern shift to networked, fluid communities, Hinck argues, opens up opportunities for public participation that occurs outside of political parties, houses of worship, and organizations for social action. Fan-based citizenship performances help us understand the future possibilities of public engagement, as fans and creators alike tie the ethical frameworks of fan-objects to desired social goal, such as volunteering for political candidates, mentoring at-risk youth, and promoting environmentally friendly policy. Politics for the Love of Fandom examines the communication at the center of these civic actions, exploring how fans, nonprofits, and media companies manage to connect internet-based fandom with public issues.

Book Modernist Objects

Download or read book Modernist Objects written by Xavier Kalck and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modernist Objects: Literature, Art, Culture is a unique mix of cultural studies, literature, and visual arts applied to the discrete materiality of modernist objects. Contributors explore the many tensions surrounding the modernist relationship to objects, things, products and artefacts through the prism of poetry, prose, visual arts, culture and crafts.

Book We Are Eagles

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  • Author : Anna Marie Kukec Tomczyk
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2021-04-07
  • ISBN : 9781952779558
  • Pages : 274 pages

Download or read book We Are Eagles written by Anna Marie Kukec Tomczyk and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-07 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maribel, a domestic violence survivor, raised a daughter while cleaning toilets for a living, then later ran her own business and a marathon. Juanita escaped stalkers by seeking a new life in America. Blanca rose from housekeeping to management before a corporate decision changed her life. Teresa married against her father's wishes, survived an earthquake and natural gas explosions, before settling her family in America and setting four new goals. Maria found inner strength after her husband's accident, which led to achieving goals in a new country. These women and more are among the inspiring immigrants, who left behind poverty and gained confidence and strength as they learned about life through a new language at the Dominican Literacy Center in the Chicago area. The lives of these women took shape during the first 25 years of the center as they reached milestones that many others took for granted. They also saw their children grow without the fear of poverty or hunger and become the first generation in their families to graduate high school and college. The center, which started inside a church basement, has since expanded to a large building and then spun off a second center. Today, the Dominican Literacy Center is a bustling learning community that has taught thousands of immigrants the baffling language of American English.

Book Xavier University

Download or read book Xavier University written by Xavier University of Louisiana and published by . This book was released on 1995* with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Progress in Psychoanalysis

Download or read book Progress in Psychoanalysis written by Steven D. Axelrod and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-05-11 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is psychoanalysis in decline? Has its understanding of the human condition been marginalized? Have its clinical methods been eclipsed by more short-term, problem-oriented approaches? Is psychoanalysis unable (or unwilling) to address key contemporary issues and concerns? With contributors internationally recognized for their scholarship, Progress in Psychoanalysis: Envisioning the Future of the Profession offers both an analysis of how the culture of psychoanalysis has contributed to the profession’s current dilemmas and a description of the progressive trends taking form within the contemporary scene. Through a broad and rigorous examination of the psychoanalytic landscape, this book highlights the profession’s very real progress and describes a vision for its increased relevance. It shows how psychoanalysis can offer unparalleled value to the public. Economic, political, and cultural factors have contributed to the marginalization of psychoanalysis over the past 30 years. But the profession’s internal rigidity, divisiveness, and strong adherence to tradition have left it unable to adapt to change and to innovate in the ways needed to remain relevant. The contributors to this book are prominent practitioners, theoreticians, researchers, and educators who offer cogent analysis of the culture of psychoanalysis and show how the profession’s foundation can be strengthened by building on the three pillars of openness, integration, and accountability. This book is designed to help readers develop a clearer vision of a vital, engaged, contemporary psychoanalysis. The varied contributions to Progress in Psychoanalysis exemplify how the profession can change to better promote and build on the very real progress that is occurring in theory, research, training, and the many applications of psychoanalysis. They offer a roadmap for how the profession can begin to reclaim its leadership in wide-ranging efforts to explore the dynamics of mental life. Readers will come away with more confidence in psychoanalysis as an innovative enterprise and more excitement about how they can contribute to its growth.