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One day a Georgia-born son of an Orthodox rabbi discovers that his enthusiasm for Judaism is flagging He observes the Sabbath, he goes to synagogue, and he even flies to New York on weekends for a series of "speed dates" with nice, eligible Jewish girls. But, something is missing. Looking out of his window and across the street at one of the hundreds of churches in Atlanta, he asks, "What would it be like to be a Christian?"

So begins Benyamin Cohen's hilarious journey that is My Jesus Year—part memoir, part spiritual quest, and part anthropologist's mission. Among Cohen's many adventures (and misadventures), he finds himself in some rather unlikely places: jumping into the mosh-pit at a Christian rock concert, seeing his face projected on the giant JumboTron of an African-American megachurch, visiting a potential convert with two young Mormon missionaries, attending a Christian "professional wrestling" match, and waking up early for a sunrise Easter service on top of Stone Mountain—a Confederate memorial and former base of operations for the KKK.

During his year-long exploration, Cohen sees the best and the worst of Christianity— #8212;from megachurches to storefront churches; from crass commercialization of religion to the simple, moving faith of the humble believer; from the profound to the profane to the just plain laughable. Throughout, he keeps an open heart and mind, a good sense of humor, and takes what he learns from Christianity to reflect on his own faith and relationship to God. By year's end, to Cohen's surprise, his search for universal answers and truths in the Bible Belt actually make him a better Jew.

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This book, written by leading experts in the field, is intended for thoughtful leaders, advisors, and academics who want to better understand cutting edge thinking and the latest research on leadership in the complex, highly interconnected organization of today. Unlike most books on the subject, it does not purport to provide simple answers to difficult questions. Rather, it seeks to provide new insights and tools that have only recently become apparent through advances in complexity science-like, for example, the intricate dynamics of emergent leadership as simulated through agent-based modeling (ABM). Complex Systems Leadership Theory is a powerful beginning to what promises to be a deeper, more thoughtful investigation of how and why organizations succeed and what leaders can do to make a difference..
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With the aging of the population, increasing numbers of people will need some type of assistance to maintain their independence One of the fastest-growing options in long-term care is assisted living, a residential model of living arrangements that strives to combine housing and supportive services in a less-institutional facility. Assisted living arrangements usually offer individuals or couples private units that consist of a bedroom with bathing facilities and small cooking area. Residents also have access to a full-service dining room, a health clinic, and a variety of other spaces for recreational and social activities.

In Aging, Autonomy, and Architecture, Benyamin Schwarz and Ruth Brent bring together many of the leading researchers and practitioners in the field to examine various aspects of the design and function of assisted living facilities. Concentrating on those characteristics that foster autonomy, the contributors offer case examples that bridge the gap between theory and practice. They comment on issues that include health care, the special needs of assisted living for persons with dementia, the importance of marketing and management, and the design of culturally sensitive facilities. The book will be a valuable resource for researchers, designers, and policy makers, as well as for students in gerontology and in architecture.

Contributors: Janice E. Barnes, Ruth Brent, Pamela Z. Cacchione, Margaret P. Calkins, Daniel J. Cinelli, Uriel Cohen, Jacquelyn Frank, Stephen M. Golant, J. David Hoglund, Rachel Kaplan, Carol L. Kershner, Stefani D. Ledewitz, John P. Marsden, Keith Diaz Moore, John E. Morley, Leon A. Pastalan, Victor Regnier, Carmel Roques, Benyamin Schwarz, Gregory J. Scott, Cynthia D. Steele, Ronald K. Tinsley, Martin S. Valins, Kenneth E. Warren, Gerald D. Weisman, and John Zeisel

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Torah from Dixie: Intriguing thoughts on the weekly Torah portion and Jewish festivals .
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Since the Garden of Eden, humanity has been concerned with shelter Yet housing means different things to different people. This work is a comprehensive, historical reference guide that reviews housing concepts and issues. It introduces the reader to the current body of literature and seminal work in housing from a multidisciplinary perspective. The nature of the topic is multifaceted, fragmented, and demanding of serious study from diverse disciplines--this study spans the broad domains of housing knowledge in architectural history and theory; environment and behavior; design process and methods; and building and environmental technology..
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This reprint is being made available at cost by PublishYourSefer com in partnership with HebrewBooks org. This book was originally printed in the city of Fuerth in the year 1801. The original scan is available as a free download from HebrewBooks.org. The HebrewBooks.org ID number for this title is 7448, the ID for this reprint itself is HB_085minchasyehudaccc. PLEASE NOTE: due to the age, degradation in quality, and imperfections in the scanning process, some portions of this book may be obscured, damaged or incomplete. Please check the book preview (if available) OR the original download from HebrewBooks.org before placing your order..
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Introduction: The Outdoors as a Multifaceted Resource for Older Adults (Susan Ridiek and Benyamin Schwarz) Nearby Nature and Long-Term Care Facility Residents: Benefits and Design Recommendations (Anne R. Kearney and Daniel Winterbottom) As Great as All Outdoors: A Study of Outdoor Spaces as a Neglected Resource for Nursing Home Residents (Lois J. Cutler and Rosalie A. Kane) Outdoor Environments at Three Nursing Homes: Focus Group Interviews with Staff (Anna Bengtsson and Gunilla Carlsson) The Role of Design in Inhibiting or Promoting Use of Common Open Space: The Case of Redwood Gardens, Berkeley, CA (Galen Cranz and Charlene Young) Resident Perceptions of Physical Environment Features that Influence Outdoor Usage at Assisted Living Facilities (Susan Rodiek) Accommodating Culturally Meaningful Activities in Outdoor Settings for Older Adults (Susana Martins Alves, Gowri Betrabet Gulwadi, and Uriel Cohen) Presence and Visibility of Outdoor and Indoor Physical Activity Features and Participation in Physical Activity Among Older Adults in Retirement Communities (Anjali Joseph, Craig Zimring, Lauren Harris-Kojetin, and Kristen Kiefer) Environmental Support for Outdoor Activities and Older People's Quality of Life (Takemi Sugiyama and Catharine Ward Thompson) The Effects of Viewing a Landscape on Physiological Health of Elderly Women (Joyce Tang and Robert Brown) Restorative Environments in Later Life: An Approach to Well-Being from the Perspective of Environmental Psychology (Massimiliano Scopelliti and Maria Vittoria Giuliani) Measures of Restoration in Geriatric Care Residences: The Influence of Nature on Elderly People's Power of Concentration, Blood Pressure, and Pulse Rate (Johan Ottosson and Patrik Grahn) Index Reference Notes Included.
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This reprint is being made available at cost by PublishYourSefer com in partnership with HebrewBooks org. This book was originally printed in the city of Vilnius in the year 1896. The original scan is available as a free download from HebrewBooks.org. The HebrewBooks.org ID number for this title is 7441, the ID for this reprint itself is HB_037benonicc. PLEASE NOTE: due to the age, degradation in quality, and imperfections in the scanning process, some portions of this book may be obscured, damaged or incomplete. Please check the book preview (if available) OR the original download from HebrewBooks.org before placing your order..
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