The theological reflections of Virgilio Elizondo and Gustavo Gutierrez are examples of the ecclesial fruitfulness of the second half of the twentieth century. Following the directives of Pope John XXIII and the Second Vatican Council, Elizondo and Gutierrez present the Gospel message in relevant terms to their own people by engaging the world as the Church of the poor. Inspired by this moment in Church history, while at the same time recognizing the plight of their people in their poor and...

Korean American Catholics are celebrating their jubilee after having been officially recognized by the Archdiocese of San Francisco in 1966. This occasion affords the flourishing Korean American Catholic community to take stock of their identity, celebrate this milestone, and prepare for the future. What does it mean to be a Korean American Catholic? What are their particular challenges and hopes? The works contained in this book, articles written by leading Korean American scholars, theol...

Step into a world of imagination and comfort as you embark on a magical adventure with this enchanting hospital lullaby. embark on a magical adventure with this enchanting hospital lullaby.Written by Dr. Simon Kim, M.D., a board-certified anesthesiologist who earned his medical degree from the NYU School of Medicine and specializes in regional anesthesia and acute pain management, this story was born from a deep desire to soothe and reassure children and parents na...

He was supposed to be my executioner. Instead, he became my salvation.It's a dark night in an alley when Seo Jin-tae marks me.A death sentence written across my skin that there's no escaping from. No matter how far I run, or how well I hide, he'll come for me.But when he returns to carry out his grim mission, something changes. Instead of ending my life, he claims it.I become his obsession—the one thing he can't bring himself to des...

Brought to you by Penguin.THE WITCHY, RADICAL RE-IMAGINING OF IRELAND'S MOST BELOVED SAINT AND GODDESSIn a wild, ancient grove at the edge of winter, a desperate girl prays to the gods for her freedom.Born to a slave mother, sold in marriage to a brutal husband, none have ever listened to Brigid’s prayers.But this time, a goddess answers . . . with a vision that will transform Brigid’s path forever.Ireland lies on th...

This book shows the potential of posthuman thinking for rethinking health care, experiences, subjects and interventions. It explores a range of posthuman dilemmas across diverse health issues as contributors grapple with the ethical, ontological and epistemological relations of knowing and doing health.The volume problematizes the rational, agentic individual as the key driver of health-related action and experience. Contributors move beyond long-held humanist assumptions about hea...

From its origins in the poetic tradition and its refinement in the southern salons of the 16th century, to its 18th**-century theatrical heyday and patriotic revival in modern times, this book introduces Kunqu and its enduring role in shaping cultural life. As China's classical musical and theatrical tradition, Kunqu is essential to understanding the country's artistic heritage.**The rich body of drama and poetry associated with Kunqu has often been studied indepen...

This edition is for Issue 6 of the Pearson Edexcel A-level Geography specification, for examination from Summer 2026 onwards.Develop the geographical skills and knowledge that students need with this fully updated textbook from the leading A-level Geography publisher.This book provides in-depth subject coverage and exam support for all compulsory and optional topics.Learn, understand and revise the content, using clear explanations of e...

Featuring essays by world-renowned scholars, Diasporas charts the various ways in which global population movements and associated social, political and cultural issues have been seen through the lens of diaspora.Wide-ranging and interdisciplinary, this collection considers critical concepts shaping the field, such as migration, ethnicity, post-colonialism and cosmopolitanism. It also examines key intersecting agendas and themes, including political economy, security, race, gender,...

How did a culturally diverse world church emerge in our local neighborhoods and backyards? Rather than an accidental coincidence, diversity in our country, neighborhoods and pews was intentionally brought about through the Spirit’s prompting of historical events. The jubilee of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) reminded us how the Catholic Church opened her doors to the world, while the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965 revealed how the U.S. opened her shores to migrants arou...

Memory and Honor is a theological reflection on the American experience of the people of Korean descent. It is a reflection on the heritage of rupture, displacement, and resettlement as the key to identity and hope for those continuing to live in between the cultures, languages, and belief systems of Korea and the United States.This book gives voice to the first generation of immigrants and their children. Since the majority of Korean immigrants are Protestants, the first-...

Keeping in mind that interracial and interethnic marriages have increased steadily for the past forty years, this book offers guiding principles for dealing pastorally with the challenge of making sacramental unions culturally and generationally relevant for today's church.