Alan Baker Bücher

Mit Schwert, Dreizack, Netz oder auch nur den blossen Händen ausgerüstet mussten die Gladiatoren im Kampf Mann gegen Mann, gegen ausgehungerte blutrünstige Raubtiere, oder in nachgestellten Seeschlachten jeden Tag neu ihr Leben aufs Spiel setzen. Sie wurden verachtet und zugleich glorifiziert, nicht selten hofiert. Alan Baker erzählt die Geschichte der Kriegsgefangenen und Sklaven, der zum Tode verurteilten Delinquenten und so mancher Freiwilliger, die in den römischen Kampfspektakeln auf Leben und Tod zur Belustigung der Massen in den Amphitheatern auftraten. Er beschreibt die Ursprünge des blutrünstigen Spiels aus dem Etruskischen, die Entwicklung der Gladiatoren hin zu einer Profi-Kampftruppe, ihre rechtliche und soziale Stellung, den Alltag und den Augenblick des Kampfes. Bekannte Einzelkämpfer wie Spartacus, der den berühmtesten Sklavenaufstand der Geschichte anführte, treten ebenso als Gladiatoren auf wie der blutrünstige Kaiser Caligula und sein bekannter Kollege Commodus.

Gehören Sie auch zu den Leuten, die oft in Besprechungen sitzen? Finden Sie, dass diese Zeit sinnvoll genutzt ist, dass Ihre Meetings gute Ergebnisse bringen? Oder gehen Sie oft auseinander, ohne wirklich etwas erarbeitet zu haben? Dieses Buch führt Sie in 30 Minuten gezielt durch das Thema Besprechung. Sie erfahren, wie Sie Meetings mit den richtigen Teilnehmern in kurzer Zeit zu konkreten Ergebnissen führen. Lesen Sie, wie Sie: - Meetings zielorientiert vorbereiten - Eine professionelle Tagesordnung festlegen - Die Teilnehmer zu effektiver Arbeitsweise führen - Optimale Ergebnisse erzielen

The first volume in Alan Walker's magisterial biography of Franz Liszt.

An approachable overview of the nature, purpose, and functional roles of chaplaincy. Chaplaincy is unlike any other kind of ministry. It involves working outside a church, without a congregation, usually in a secular organization. It requires ministering to those with starkly different religious convictions, many of whom may never enter a house of worship. It is, as Alan Baker writes, "ministry in motion." Those who are embarking upon this unique and specialized call deserve equally unique and specialized guidance, and Foundations of Chaplaincy offers exactly that. Baker surveys the biblical and theological foundations of chaplaincy before enumerating four specific responsibilities and skills that define chaplaincy's "ministry of presence": providing, facilitating, caring, and advising. Baker's thorough guidance on these matters is supplemented in sidebars with practical advice and anecdotes from over thirty chaplains currently serving in a variety of settings and organizations. Chaplains who serve in healthcare, the military, correctional institutions, police and fire departments, sports teams, college campuses, and corporations have essential roles to play in their respective organizations, but theirs is rarely an easy calling. With Foundations of Chaplaincy as an introduction and an ongoing reference, those called to this important vocation may be assured of having the tools they need to cultivate a strong, mission-driven pastoral identity rooted in their own theological tradition while simultaneously participating in a multi-faith team

Sunday Times Classical Music Book of the Year A landmark biography of the Polish composer by one of the world's leading authorities on Chopin and his time Based on ten years of research and a vast cache of primary sources located in archives in Warsaw, Paris, London, New York, Washington, D.C., Alan Walker's monumental Fryderyk Chopin: A Life and Times is the most comprehensive biography of the great Polish composer to appear in English. Walker sets out to dispel the many myths and legends that continue to surround Chopin. Fryderyk Chopin is an intimate look into a dramatic life; of particular focus are Chopin's childhood and youth in Poland, which are brought into line with Walker's latest scholarly findings, and Chopin's romantic life with George Sand, with whom he lived for nine years. Comprehensive and engaging, and written in highly readable prose, the biography wears its scholarship lightly: this is a book suited as much for the professional pianist as it is for the casual music lover. Just as he did in his definitive biography of Liszt, Walker illuminates Chopin and his music with unprecedented clarity in this magisterial biography, bringing to life one of the nineteenth century's most confounding, beloved, and legendary artists.

Inquisitive little rabbits lead young children through engaging scenes that promote early learning. The book features activities focused on sorting, counting, and matching, all presented through playful artwork. This fresh approach makes foundational concepts enjoyable and accessible for young readers.

White Rabbit finds three pots of paint—and discovers the magic of color! Young children will enjoy following Alan Baker's inquisitive LITTLE RABBITS as they make new discoveries. Simple storylines and playful artwork offer a fresh approach to learning early concepts.