Richard Phillips Books

Some of the observations made here have been the result of witnessing the faith of all members of my family. The thoughts contained here have more to do with me and my own perspective of life than the perspective of any one established religious institution, Catholic or otherwise. That is perhaps the goal of all men and women who strive to find themselves and their God while facing the joys and challenges of life, trying to find the faith that keeps them on the path of discovering who they are and what they believe. If we are true to our faith, whatever that faith is, the most important thing is to listen to God, to His revealed message for us personally. God speaks to each of us personally, uniquely, speaking to our own needs. These essays are intended to help open your mind to the possibility of asking questions, not about the veracity of the revealed Word of the Scriptures, but about how we see our relationship with God and how we find our way home. I hope you will find this a useful tool in your own attempt at finding your path.

Describes in detail how Mirroring Hands is conducted, and explores the framework of knowledge and understanding that surrounds and supports its therapeutic process.

Focusing on the intersection of creative writing and social research, this book features contributions from diverse researchers who exemplify the techniques discussed. It serves as a practical guide, demonstrating how creative writing can enhance the research process, from engaging with participants to data generation and analysis. By illustrating these methods, it empowers researchers to effectively communicate their findings while enriching their approach to social inquiry.

1993 und 1994 waren harte Jahre für Richard Phillips. Es waren auch kreative Jahre, in dieser Zeit entstanden die mehr als dreißig in diesem Portfolio gesammelten Zeichnungen. Während die Miete acht Monate lang unbezahlt blieb, saß Phillips bei defekter Heizung in seiner bitterkalten Küche und beschwor ein Bild nach dem anderen herauf: ein Obdachloser wird von einem Strolch bei lebendigem Leib verbrannt; eine verstörte Blondine kuschelt mit einem weißen Kaninchen in der Überzeugung, es wäre ihre Schwester; eine monumentale Götterstatue in den Tempelruinen von Angkor Wat hat das Gesicht von Alice Cooper – gleich zwei Götter auf einmal! Phillips benutzte Motive aus alten Zeitungen, aber ein Blick hinter die fleckige Oberfläche der Bilder zeigt, dass sie in seiner zerrissenen Seele entstanden sind. Jede dieser Zeichnungen ist ein eigenständiges Werk, sie waren nicht als Studien gedacht. „Ursprünglich sollten sie bloß Unterhaltung sein“, verrät Phillips der Autorin Linda Yablonsky, „aber dann fühlte ich mich getrieben, immer weiter und weiter zu gehen“. Letztendlich gaben diese Zeichnungen Phillips die Freiheit, mit der Malerei zu beginnen. Was sie uns geben ist Kraft, um im Dunkeln noch die Hoffnung zu sehen.

Have you ever wondered how 7-up got its name, or what you would measure in oktas? You will find the answers in facts, figures and fiction. The book is full of facts, both mathematical and cultural, tantalising problems and anecdotes. A book to browse in, or to study when you want to find as much as you can about a number.

When the world's greatest evil is resurrected, one young woman is challenged to bury it once and for all. What chance does a young woman stand against the world's supreme evil? Lorness Carol Rafel was prophesied to destroy the unfathomably dangerous Kragan. But as the magic wielder's monstrous horde marches on Endar Pass, razing everything in its wake, Carol fears that Kragan is not only unstoppable but that he has risen from his tomb more powerful than ever. For Kragan, knowing the millennia-old prophecy is his greatest weapon. He has shielded himself from attack with primordial and insidious magics that serve him well, and if he finds the fragments of an ancient trident, it will grant him godhood. Only one thing stands in his way: the woman foreordained to destroy him. Now, stirred by visions of a doomed future, Carol and her companions must risk their very souls and sanity to defeat the tyrant mage. However, in the face of Kragan's machinations, their seeming triumph over the enemy might seal the land's catastrophic fate.

Jennifer Smythe escapes Earth's invasion by the insidious Kasari race, hijacks an alien starship, and survives the deadly passage through a wormhole. But escape is short-lived... When Jennifer emerges on the new world of Scion, she is confronted by the same deadly enemy. Now the Kasari have sided with the planet's angel-like elite against the warrior underclass, but with the intent of ultimately ruling both. And when Jennifer is captured by the brutish Koranthians, her alien-enhanced abilities make her a crucial asset in battling the Kasari and their winged allies. Back on a divided Earth, Jennifer's brother, Mark, and Jack "the Ripper" Gregory wage their own war against the Kasari. As the global government welcomes the extraterrestrials, Mark, Jack, and their rebel faction seek to use the powerful mind-altering skills gained from the Kasari's sworn enemies to repel the would-be conquerors. But faced with the might of Earth's ruling forces, has the cause already been lost?

NSA director Jonathan Riles failed to halt the Rho Project's infiltration of the US government. Now the Project's alien nano-serum is loosed upon the world, disguised as a miracle cure and leaving too many people - good people - dead.

Fulfilling a prophecy to save the world can drive a young woman mad as the enthralling epic fantasy series continues. Carol Rafel knows the lengths to which the sorcerer Kragan will go to impede the fulfillment of her prophecy: destroy the wielder of necrotic magic before she destroys him. Never far from Kragan's evil grasp, she is struck down by his wicked spell. Carol's assassin husband, Arn, has no choice but to cast aside his precious weapon to embrace a more powerful one: the clairvoyance he shares with Carol. With time-sights linked, they must now rely on the dreamscapes of their minds to track Kragan into the shadows as he nears his own invaluable weapon: the legendary shattered trident, which will ensure him godlike powers. But Carol and Arn's visions come at a cost. Pursuit into such abominable darkness is leading to madness. As Kragan's armies amass for a raging war between good and evil, Carol fears that the ancient prophecy she's been chosen to bear out may be impossible to survive.