“allan greer”

The daughter of a Algonquin mother and an Iroquois father, Catherine/Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-1680) has become known over the centuries as a Catholic convert so holy that, almost immediately upon her death, she became the object of a cult. Today she is revered as a patron saint by Native Americans an... More

From the cult of Saint Anne to the devotees of the Virgin of Guadalupe, from Saint Anthony who competed with Christ for popularity in Brazil, to Jesuits who mixed freely with shamans that talked with the gods, this exciting new anthology examines the conversion of the colonized. The essays examine h... More

This Book Surveys The Social History of New France. For More Than A century, until the British conquest of 1759-60, France held sway over a major portion of the North American continent. In this vast territory several unique colonial societies emerged, societies that in many respects mirrored ancien... More

Discusses specific supervisory tools in detail, the development of strong interpersonal skills, and how to effectively supervise a diverse workforce and teams. Explains management principles and theories -- then translates these concepts into practical tools that can be used in actual on-the-job man... More

Los Angeles His long lost brother calls from Italy in desperation. New York He is told his brother is dead. Rome He doesn't believe it. The Vatican He fights for his life against a monstrous conspiracy. From the very first page, Day of Confession defies the reader to look away for a moment and reson... More