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Women’s life writing in general has too often been ignored, dismissed, or relegated to a separate category in those few studies of the genre that include it. The present work addresses these issues and offers a countervailing argument that focuses on the contributions of women writers to the study of autobiography in Spanish during the early modern period. There are, indeed, examples of autobiographical writing by women in Spain and its New World empire, evident as early as the fourteenth-century Memorias penned by Doña Leonor López de Cordóba and continuing through the seventeenth-century Cartas of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. What sets these accounts apart, the author shows, are the variety of forms adopted by each woman to tell her life and the circumstances in which she adapts her narrative to satisfy the presence of male critics-whether ecclesiastic or political, actual or imagined-who would dismiss or even alter her life story. Analyzing how each of these women viewed her life and, conversely, how their contemporaries-both male and female-received and sometimes edited her account, Howe reveals the tension in the texts between telling a ’life’ and telling a ’lie’.

Includes a compilation of poetry, life essays, and short stories by the members of the Pixie Chicks' Writers Group.

This study investigates the experiences of five wealthy individuals in the United States who gave more than $1 million toward alleviating global poverty. This research uses the lens of depth psychology to understand the deeper meaning and significance of such giving in their lives. Using the qualitative research methodology of portraiture to record and interpret human experience, this study draws on semi-structured interviews to present four portraits that merge literary sensibility with empirical rigor to represent the essence of participants’ experience, perspectives as stated by these donors themselves, and interpretive insight using depth psychology. Though each portrait is whole unto itself, findings include common features exhibited by these philanthropists that reveal the importance of encountering people in need, seeing money’s potential to harm or help, and practicing donor reflexivity. For these givers, addressing poverty is a priority whereas they are unlikely to support causes traditionally favored by elite philanthropy. Additionally, all participants give more than money and often forego anonymity to further contribute. Illuminating the psyche’s need for meaning, longing to make a difference, response to suffering, and imagination for transformational change, this study provides new insight into motivations and benefits of giving. The deeper significance of giving in these wealthy individuals’ lives reveals an integration that joins the interests of self and other while seeking to improve the welfare of people in need.

AS EASY AS ABC Set in the form of an entertaining game, The Alphabetical Devotional Guidebook is anything but frivolous. The format urges the player to search for understanding in God's word and to share it with other believers. Appropriate for individuals or groups, the new Christian or the mature saint; playing this game will result in deeper understanding of biblical truths, closer relationships with fellow Christians, and enriched lives.Using the framework of the alphabet, this game would be valuable for any Christian by providing: . Simple instructions for a systematic approach to Bible study. . Encouragement to also search the concordance, hymnals, and books of praise songs. . Imaginative coupons for gift-giving. . Information on forming accountability groups. . Space for a prayer address book and recording personal observations. . Guidance on how to lead another to Christ.

Die scheue Vivienne kehrt nach einem Auslandsjahr zurück nach Deutschland, um ihr Psychologiestudium zu beenden. In der heimischen Kleinstadt entdeckt sie ein neues Gesicht. Sie lernt den geheimnisvollen Steve kennen, zu dem sie sich auf unerklärliche Weise hingezogen fühlt. Doch nicht alle Stadtbewohner sind von dem undurchsichtigen Fremden in der schwarzen Lederjacke angetan. Vivienne erfährt, dass Steve im alten Waisenhaus der Stadt aufgewachsen ist. Die Einrichtung wurde geschlossen, nachdem die Direktorin bei einem Aufstand ums Leben gekommen war. Als Viviennes beste Freundin plötzlich spurlos verschwindet, wird Steve in Gewahrsam genommen. Doch Vivienne glaubt an seine Unschuld. Sie beginnt, auf eigene Faust zu ermitteln. Dabei kommt sie dem Täter gefährlich nahe und gerät schließlich selbst in Lebensgefahr ...

Issue framing is the way that people, especially politicians, get other people to view a particular problem or issue. By framing the issue in a particular way, the goal is to get people to think about the issue, to believe that an action is required and, most importantly, to believe that a particular action (the one being proposed by the framer) is the right one. The use of language and imagery is an essential part of issue framing and has been an integral part of the presidency since our nation’s founding, but it has become particularly important since Theodore Roosevelt began to take his message directly to the people. This work examines a selected speech delivered by every president from Roosevelt through Barack Obama to show how language has been instrumental in directing policy. Each chapter will examine the situation or background for the problem, include a transcript of the speech the president delivered, and conclude with an analysis of the speech in terms of the particular frame that the speech utilized and the eventual outcome, or policy direction, inspired by the speech.

Poor Tom! The life of a wandering Irish minstrel is not as carefree as he had hoped. In fact, he can barely scrape by playing his harp for audiences who are enthusiastic but have little money to spare.Tom's future looks dreary indeed until Sean O'Dell mysteriously appears out of nowhere. The odd, little man offers Tom the deal of a lifetime. He'll trade Tom's old, chipped instrument for a glorious harp made of gold. How can Tom resist? And how wil he cope with the unexpected results of his choice?Winsom illustrations bring out the humor in this wry, cautionary tale that celebrates the musical instrument that has become a national symbol of Ireland.