John Boswell was an influential historian whose works delved deeply into the intersection of homosexuality and religion, particularly Christianity. His research was characterized by a critical examination of traditional interpretations, seeking to uncover previously overlooked historical narratives. Boswell's contribution lies in his ability to reshape our understanding of the past and its impact on contemporary societal norms. His writing prompts reflection on history and its implications for the present day.
John Boswell’s National Book Award–winning study of the history of attitudes toward homosexuality in the early Christian West was a groundbreaking work that challenged preconceptions about the Church’s past relationship to its gay members—among them priests, bishops, and even saints—when it was first published thirty-five years ago. The historical breadth of Boswell’s research (from the Greeks to Aquinas) and the variety of sources consulted make this one of the most extensive treatments of any single aspect of Western social history. Now in this thirty-fifth anniversary edition with a new foreword by leading queer and religious studies scholar Mark D. Jordan, Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality is still fiercely relevant. This landmark book helped form the disciplines of gay and gender studies, and it continues to illuminate the origins and operations of intolerance as a social force.
Both highly praised and intensely controversial, this brilliant book produces dramatic evidence that at one time the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches not only sanctioned unions between partners of the same sex, but sanctified them--in ceremonies strikingly similar to heterosexual marriage ceremonies.
Business and negotiating tactics from a master sports agentDonald Dell is a legend in professional sports. As one of the first agents to represent athletes, he's been negotiating mega-deals for almost forty years with a hugely successful record on behalf of stars like Arthur Ashe, Michael Jordan, Jimmy Connors, Patrick Ewing, Stan Smith, and Boomer Esiason.Now Dell shares behind-the-scenes stories of his dealings with some of the most powerful sports owners and executives. He brings the inner workings of the negotiating room to life and offers lessons that readers can apply to their own tough situations. A ? Never make the first offer : You're not seeking an offer at all; you are seeking information.? Business is emotional : If you are less than genuine people will pick up on it, which is much worse than losing your temper every now and then.? Know your audience : I finally figured out the key to Jimmy Connors-play to his stubbornness. Don't force Jimmy to do something and he just might do it.? Decide what's important : Something extremely important to the other side may be trivial to you, in which case you can gain leverage by giving it to them.
Contesting Knowledge and Meaning in a Public Health Crisis
240 pages
9 hours of reading
Focusing on the political dynamics surrounding obesity as a policy issue, this book analyzes debates in Australia and the UK, revealing competing narratives that shape understanding of this public health crisis. It highlights how various actors utilize scientific evidence to support their perspectives, illustrating that the real conflict lies in defining the meaning and implications of obesity. This scholarly work appeals to those interested in interpretive policy studies, critical public health, and science and technology studies.
An alternative approach to the two orthodoxies that dominate the study of
comparative politics: detailed case studies and quantitative analysis. The Art
and Craft of Comparison provides practical rules of thumb, and many examples,
to help readers understand how they might compare even the most unlikely
contexts.
Lessons Learned from the Trailer Park to the Corner Office
303 pages
11 hours of reading
David Novak—one of today’s most engaging, unconventional, and successful business leaders—lived in thirty-two trailer parks in twenty-three states by the time he reached the seventh grade. He sold encyclopedias door to door, worked as a hotel night clerk, and took a job as a $7,200-a-year advertising copywriter with the hopes of maybe one day becoming a creative director. Instead, he became head of the world’s largest restaurant company at the ripe old age of forty-seven. While David never went to business school, he did learn from the greatest of teachers—experience—and plenty of other very smart people as well: Magic Johnson on the secret to teamwork, Warren Buffett on what he looks for in the companies he buys, John Wooden on ego, and Jack Welch on one thing he’d do over. Now he wants to share with you what he discovered about getting ahead and getting noticed; motivating people and turning businesses around; building winning teams and running a global company of nearly one million people; and always staying true to yourself. The Education of an Accidental CEO is filled with David Novak’s street-smart wisdom: From his formative years... • Walking through your anxieties • Avoiding the poison of stereotypes • Staying “right-sized” • Breaking through the clutter From his years as an ad executive and chief marketing officer ... • How not to roll over like Fluffy the dog • Seeing yourself as a brand • When to pull the plug on the Super Bowl As the COO of Pepsi Cola and then as president of KFC and Pizza Hut ... • Why a gold watch can have less value than a floppy rubber chicken • Knowing when “the answers are in the building” • Knowing when to do nothing • What it takes to revitalze a company And as CEO of Yum! Brands, Inc. ... • How to “shock the system” • How to avoid the slow-no’s • Managing two up and two down David Novak’s ideas for building an entire culture around reward and recognition—getting everyone from division presidents to dishwashers to buy into recognizing the achievements of others—is studied by other companies and discussed here in great detail. Whether you are the CEO of a global conglomerate or a budding entrepreneur, there is something here that will help you get where you want to go. From the Hardcover edition.
Das Überlebenstraining der amerikanischen Elitetruppen dient vielen Abenteurern als Vorbild. Der Autor hat für dieses Buch Broschüren, Druckschriften und Artikel des amerikanischen Militärpersonals gesammelt und daraus einen klaren, genauen und leicht verständlichen Ratgeber erstellt. In Zeiten, in denen Touren in die abgelegensten Gegenden der Welt ganz alltäglich sind, liefert er praxisnahe Informationen zu den wirkungsvollsten Überlebenstechniken, die jedermann griffbereit haben sollte. Ein Standardwerk für jeden, der Individualität und Abenteuer liebt.
