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Robert Mitchell

    Robert Mitchell is a storyteller whose narratives unfold across the vast expanses of the South Pacific, drawing deeply from his rich lived experiences. His novels skillfully weave together suspense and adventure with profound insights into human nature and resilience. Mitchell explores the depths of both the ocean and the human psyche, offering readers unforgettable journeys filled with unexpected twists. His distinctive style marries gripping plots with atmospheric settings and genuine character depth.

    Seek His Face
    Infectious Liberty
    Lift Up Your Heads
    Sympathy and the State in the Romantic Era
    Teacher
    Tissue Economies
    • Tissue Economies

      • 231 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.8(25)Add rating

      Surveys the economies of exchange in human blood, tissues, and organs. This book compares tissue economies in the United Kingdom and United States. It features a series of case studies based on particular forms of tissue exchange and also considers the impact of different models of biotechnology patents on tissue economies.

      Tissue Economies
    • Teacher

      Seeking the Vocational Archetype

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Focusing on the teacher's role as a vocational archetype, this book explores the journey of educators in nurturing both intellectual and personal growth in students. It highlights the importance of the teacher-student relationship and the distinct consciousness of mind and soul. Through personal experiences and reflections, the author emphasizes the need for teachers to reconnect with their archetypal characteristics and to cultivate a classroom philosophy that resonates with students and the broader school community. Robert Mitchell draws from his extensive teaching background to inspire and empower educators in their quest for self-discovery.

      Teacher
    • Sympathy and the State in the Romantic Era

      Systems, State Finance, and the Shadows of Futurity

      • 280 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The book delves into the intriguing link between Romantic-era theories of sympathy and the financial crises faced by states in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. It examines how these economic challenges influenced the development of sympathy as a concept, revealing the interplay between emotional responses and political realities during this transformative period. Through this lens, the author highlights the profound impact of state finance on cultural and philosophical thought in the Romantic era.

      Sympathy and the State in the Romantic Era
    • Lift Up Your Heads

      A Year of Old Catholic Homilies

      • 168 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Archdeacon Robert Mitchell Jr. presents a collection of homilies delivered during Holy Communion services in St. Barachiel Chapel, showcasing his Old Catholic perspective on faith. Spanning from Palm Sunday to Pentecost Sunday, these reflections emphasize the "quadriga," the four ancient methods of scriptural interpretation: literal, allegorical, moral, and mystical. The homilies highlight his theological insights and commitment to the priesthood within the Old Catholic tradition.

      Lift Up Your Heads
    • Infectious Liberty

      Biopolitics between Romanticism and Liberalism

      • 338 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Exploring the intersections of Romantic-era debates and modern concerns, the book delves into how these historical discussions shape contemporary issues like public health and climate change. Robert Mitchell offers insightful analyses of literature, revealing connections between narrative techniques such as character-systems and free indirect discourse with the themes of Romantic liberalism and biopolitics. This examination highlights the lasting impact of Romanticism on current societal challenges.

      Infectious Liberty
    • Seek His Face

      Another Year of Old Catholic Homilies

      • 274 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Fr. Robert Mitchell Jr. presents a collection of homilies that span from June 2022 to November 2023, delivered during Mass and Holy Communion at St. Barachiel Chapel. These reflections embody his Old Catholic perspective on faith and emphasize the significance of the "quadriga," the four ancient senses of scriptural interpretation: literal, allegorical, moral, and mystical. The homilies offer insights into the spiritual life and the richness of Catholic tradition, making them a valuable resource for understanding faith through multiple interpretative lenses.

      Seek His Face
    • Ballet and Taiji in Practice

      A Comparative Autoethnography of Movement Systems

      • 450 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Robert Mitchell explores the contrasts between classical ballet and taijiquan in this sociological study, examining their practices and the environments in which they are taught. With over thirty years of experience as a professional ballet dancer, he employs (auto-)ethnographic methods to uncover their commonalities and differences.

      Ballet and Taiji in Practice