Professional Resources Books

This is simply the most up-to-date and extensive survey of research and reflection on professional lay ministry in the Catholic Church available today.

The phenomenon of lay (non-ordained) ministers serving in the Catholic Church has been on the rise for some three decades. But serious research and theological reflection has been sparse and rather scattered until recent years. In this book, author Zeni Fox summarizes the major studies of professional lay ministers; the writings of theologians, liturgists, canonists, and scripture scholars; and official statements from popes, Vatican offices, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Following this extensive survey, Fox offers a concise analysis of key themes and values discerned at the "intersection of present experience and the tradition," and she concludes by suggesting steps to foster lay ministry in the future.

Fox presents the research from her unique perspective as a church professional, seminary professor, consultant to the US bishops' conference, and an active participant in many of the recent discussions.

This is a revised edition. The first appeared in 1997, on the brink of a new wave of research and dialogue at the national level. This 2002 edition, thoroughly revised and expanded, incorporates the studies, symposia, and statements of the intervening five years. Fox added four subsections and one entirely new chapter, and she carefully revised other chapters with updated statistics and references to recent developments.

The result - the most comprehensive overview of research and reflection on lay ecclesial ministry in the Catholic Church.

A handsome and vastly comprehensive guide through every avenue of film and tv production. Crammed with useful, easily accessible information. Punctuated with rich photographs. A must have for anyone involved in film production.

I envy you if you have not read this book yet. No... I am not connected to the author in any way other than I admire and appreciate his work.

It's essentially the unintentional notes of an old man who is no longer among us. Unintentional because... its a collection of essays that he wrote to himself. I don't think he had any intention of sharing his private thoughts, doubts, and musing.

If you are questioning the path in life you have taken, going through a rough time in your life, or simply want to know what real strength is about... you'll appreciate this book.

Greenleaf's observations are penetrating and will definitely cause you to examine your own life. You'll either love it or hate it... depending upon how strong and just what kind of leader... you really are.

I have shared this book with several C-Level friends.

Dede is a Harvard Education professor writing about the online gap. One big point he makes is how some experienced teachers have a more difficult time "unlearning" things and that it is easier to know nothing and learn new things than to unlearn and learn a new thing. He implies how some school's have focused on workshops too much on things such as classroom management and other social political issues when more online training would be appropriate. He even made a video about unlearning in particular, about 3.5 minutes long.

Within the book are various models for various fields on how implementation of all kinds of curriculum can incorporate online material in effective ways. His strategy to get around the gap is to have training paid for teachers in which they take a class which relates to a project that they would incorporate in their class. e-Mentoring for Student Success (eMSS) is an example which incorporates Science and online courses that is used from the book. eMSS plans on integrating mathematics, but this has not been done yet. Many of the programs mentioned seem to have most of a focus on Math, Science, and English. History is mentioned in a few programs at least, but as these programs are pretty new, some programs may not have a lot to offer for your curriculum type. It is a good read to show you some things that are out there that be used to integrate with online learning.

This is one of the most potent sources of knowledge in the hazy and uncertain world of organizational effectiveness training. A real gem that gives me wonderful new ideas whenever I refer to it.

This book is a must read for managers and team members of any organization designing web-based training. A logial model for analysis, strategic planning, development, through to deployment and maintenance is presented.

Following this model will greatly assist small and large scale organizations meet thier web-based training objectives and avoid the pitfalls associated with inflexible design.

The segment on localization of training (making training relevant to different cultures) was particularly eye opening.

This book beautifully facilitates the introduction of themes, into practice, that capture the emotional energy of a client in play. The book clearly provides a structure for the therapist to help the individual with the opening and closing of their emotional and psychological boundaries. In general, the techniques illustrate how the therapist is able to help the client more easily access the underlying boundary process and accept directed inputs, their way, that will help them transform poorly developed internal structures, (i.e. family of origin tapes), into healthier ones, (e.g. long held anger can be transformed into present day assertiveness). Overall, this book is a valuable launching tool for therapists considering Play Therapy as an intervention.

The collaboration of equities analyst Philip Augar and management consultant/business writer Joy Palmer, Player Manager: The Rise Of Professionals Who Manage While They Work focuses upon the role of the so-called player manager in today's era of downsizing and increased pressure to adhere to the bottom line in business. A practical guide intended for those charged with managerial duties in daily life, addressing the skills and flexibility needed to organize, stay in the game and remain competitive, make Player Manager an excellent business book drawing upon practical examples for business managers of all skill and experience levels.

Dr. Burnett has outdone himself again!His short sports quips and comparison to the everyday work place is a terrific way to present his concepts on self esteem and motivation.

I loved Managers as Facilitators and this book gives me very "doable" worksheets and exercises that help me figure out exactly how to apply the information in my workplace.

It's easy to work with, in a really practical format.