A collection of random, funny thoughts to help you cope with the boredom of the daily grind.Chris White (aka Boredom's Bitch) has developed a large fan base on several social networking sites with his unique sense of humor and skewed observations of the world around him.

Amid the rapid changes shaking North American society, how can church leaders respond? Is this a time of crisis, or of opportunity and renewal? What skills will be required to lead effectively in the 21st century? Seismic Shifts offers an invitation to journey toward an authentic leadership for our time. Drawing on two decades of experience as a United Church minister and input from other leaders inside the church and out, Christopher White examines new directions in leadership. Case studi...

This book presents original research applying mathematics to musical rhythm, with a focus on computational methods, theoretical approaches, analysis of rhythm in folk and global music traditions, syncopation, and maximal evenness. It honours the legacy of computer scientist and music theorist Godfried Toussaint.In addition to addressing a topic pioneered by Toussaint, application of mathematics to representation of musical rhythms, the volume also builds upon his interest in analys...

Daniel Pallson is considered by most to have everything one could ask for as one of the wealthiest self made people in the world, however in reality since he tragically lost his son twenty years ago he has been one of the emptiest. Since then he has shut most everything out of his life including his wife, extended family, faith in himself, spirituality and all except his successful business.A long time American citizen and resident Daniel returns to his native Iceland for a very im...

The election of Pope Leo XIV signals a defining moment for the Catholic Church. As he steps onto the world stage, the first pontiff ever to hail from the United States inherits the throne of St. Peter, the legacy of Pope Francis, and the challenges of a rapidly changing Church.In Pope Leo XIV, veteran Vatican correspondent Christopher White delivers an authoritative account of the conclave that shaped this momentous transition, the forces that propelled Pope Leo XIV to the...

This collection of essays by leading scholars explores the present, dynamic state of metaphysical religion in America. It includes chapters that: put survey data on this growing group in context; clarify definitional issues in the study of spirituality in general and metaphysical spirituality in particular; and assess the networks, conferences, rituals, festivals, retreat centers and periodicals recently developed by metaphysicals. The contributors discuss characteristic practices of menta...

90 SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT On January 23rd 2023 'The Doomsday Clock' used by atomic Scientists to evaluate how far our world is from nuclear destruction was moved forwards to '90 seconds to midnight' which indicates that mankind has again entered a time period of unprecedented danger. In the 1970's NASA's Pioneer satellites discovered a new planetary body in the far regions of our solar system using its infrared equipment. NASA growing concerned about how this planet would affect our world sen...

Putting forward an extensive new argument for a humanities-based approach to big-data analysis, The Music in the Data shows how large datasets of music, or music corpora, can be productively integrated with the qualitative questions at the heart of music research. The author argues that as well as providing objective evidence, music corpora can themselves be treated as texts to be subjectively read and creatively interpreted, allowing new levels of understanding and insight into m...

This intelligently revised volume on the life and work of Rembrandt offers detailed insight into the artist from an authority on the subject.Rembrandt is among the few old masters to retain universal appeal among art lovers today. His striking self-portraits and scenes are on view at museums around the world—yet he remains an elusive, enigmatic figure.In Rembrandt, distinguished art historian Christopher White carefully considers Rembrandt’s histor...

At a combined 600+ pounds, Chris & Patty were a happy couple, but a heavy couple. When Patty's weight-loss surgery was approved, Chris faced a stark choice--risk 'Bariatric Divorce'? Or get on board.Chris made the choice to adopt the healthy lifestyle his wife had recommended for decades--this time for real, and this time for good. He had never been successful at weight loss before, but he felt he had no excuses left. He knew this would be the biggest chal...

Service Life Prediction of Polymers and Coatings: Enhanced Methods focuses on the cutting-edge science behind how plastic and polymer materials are modified by the effects of weathering, offering the latest advances in service life prediction methods. The chapters have been developed by experts based on their contributions as part of the 7th Service Life Prediction Meeting. The volume begins with the premise that it is possible to produce and design life predictions, also looking at how th...

Service Life Prediction of Polymers and Plastics Exposed to Outdoor Weathering discusses plastics and polymers and their unique applications, from sealants used in construction, to polymer composites used in planes. While these materials are important enablers for advanced technologies, exposure to weather changes the very properties of plastics that make them so useful. This book reviews current research needs and provides a consensus roadmap of the scientific barriers to validated predic...