A paraplegic describes his accident, his road through therapy, his struggle to accept his limitations, and his 5600mile trip from Alaska to Washington, D.C.

"Spirituality is a difficult subject in the modern world. Everywhere, from popular media to the university, from the bookshelf to the dinner table, religions are derided or marginalised and public figures, such as Richard Dawkins, set upon anyone who admits to a belief in God. It seems that science and religion are fundamentally at odds and that a mutual respect is unacceptable to either in their parallel pursuit of 'truth'. Yet the majority of Enlightenment authors engaged with both science and spirituality and did not lose their faith. Today we tend to see these authors as not having applied full scientific rigour to their religious beliefs, but are we correct in dismissing this aspect of their lives so easily? In Secularism, Mike King examines the elements of religion, philosophy and science which have contributed to an almost total disavowal of spirituality by contemporary western intellectuals. He engages with a wide range of thinkers, including Pythagoras, Marx, Spinoza, Darwin and Nietzsche, and incorporates detailed studies of a variety of 'spiritual' leaders, some of whom readers are unlikely to have considered in this way before, to uncover why the western world no longer has any interest in devotion or accords it any respect."

What happens when a kid with chutzpah meets a lesson in being a mensch? "Ruby Finkelman Finds the Real Magic is an original, charming, deftly crafted, and fun read from cover to cover."—Midwest Book Review Ruby Finkelman Finds the Real Magic is a whimsical and heartwarming Jewish picture book rooted in universal truths. Set in the charming village of Kvellville, this story follows Ruby, a spirited and strong-willed girl whose choice to skip brushing her teeth unleashes unexpected chaos across her peaceful community. As she comes face to face with the ripple effects of her actions, Ruby learns that real magic isn’t found in spells or tricks—it’s found in making good choices and doing the right thing. Written by pediatric dentist and comedian Mike King and brought to life with vibrant illustrations by acclaimed Israeli artist Shahar Kober, this engaging story is a joyful blend of humor, heart, and cultural richness. With playful language, a glossary of Yiddish terms, and themes tied to Jewish values, it's the perfect Jewish bedtime story or Passover read-aloud for families looking to spark meaningful conversations with young readers. Inside you’ll find: • A funny moral story about the ripple effects of everyday choices—ideal for classroom and bedtime discussions. • A glossary of Yiddish words to support language learning and cultural appreciation. • Themes of kindness, community, and civic responsibility for kids. • A playful, culturally rich setting with full-color illustrations that bring Kvellville to life. Whether you’re celebrating Jewish values, teaching life lessons, or simply enjoying a funny and heartfelt story, Ruby Finkelman Finds the Real Magic shows young readers how small acts of responsibility can lead to meaningful change.

This book is a comprehensive survey of religion and spirituality on film. It explores different aspects of the spiritual life as projected in more than 400 movies. Film settings embrace all of the major faiths, smaller religious groupings, the New Age, and even contexts that are in the first instance secular, atheist or anti-religious. A dozen themes have been identified in which to group them. Two types of film were excluded: escapist fantasy and the religious costume drama. The final selection are films of highly serious intent (which include however very human dramas and humorous moments). The 12 chapters of the book illuminate the lived spiritual life from many angles, mostly within the drama of people’s lives rather than in matters of creed or religious specifics. When the unique art-form of film, with its aesthetics of light and movement, coincide with scenes of high spiritual drama we have a cinema that can be called “luminous.” The search is on for such films.

The ultimate handbook for new and seasoned Salesforce B2C Solution Architects who want to design seamless B2C solutions across the Salesforce Customer 360 ecosystem – including B2C Commerce, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud Key Features Give your customers a frictionless experience by creating a unified view of all their interactions Get your architectural design right the first time and avoid costly reworks Prepare for the B2C Solution Architect exam and Salesforce certification with practical scenarios following Salesforce best practices Book DescriptionThere’s a huge demand on the market for Salesforce professionals who can create a single view of the customer across the Salesforce Customer 360 platform and leverage data into actionable insights. With Salesforce B2C Solution Architect's Handbook, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the integration options and products that help you deliver value for organizations. While this book will help you prepare for the B2C Solution Architect exam, its true value lies in setting you up for success afterwards. The first few chapters will help you develop a solid understanding of the capabilities of each component in the Customer 360 ecosystem, their data models, and governance. As you progress, you'll explore the role of a B2C solution architect in planning critical requirements and implementation sequences to avoid costly reworks and unnecessary delays. You’ll learn about the available options for integrating products with the Salesforce ecosystem and demonstrate best practices for data modeling across Salesforce products and beyond. Once you’ve mastered the core knowledge, you'll also learn about tools, techniques, and certification scenarios in preparation for the B2C Solution Architect exam. By the end of this book, you’ll have the skills to design scalable, secure, and future-proof solutions supporting critical business demands.What you will learn Explore key Customer 360 products and their integration options Choose the optimum integration architecture to unify data and experiences Architect a single view of the customer to support service, marketing, and commerce Plan for critical requirements, design decisions, and implementation sequences to avoid sub-optimal solutions Integrate Customer 360 solutions into a single-source-of-truth solution such as a master data model Support business needs that require functionality from more than one component by orchestrating data and user flows Who this book is for This book is for professionals in high-level job roles that heavily rely on Salesforce proficiency. It’s primarily written for B2C commerce architects, application architects, integration architects, as well as system architects, enterprise architects, Salesforce architects, and CTO teams looking to benefit from a deeper understanding of this platform. Before you get started, you’ll need a solid understanding of data integration, APIs, and connected systems, along with knowledge of the fundamentals of business-to-consumer (B2C) customer experiences.

Mike King proposes a youth ministry centered in the presence of God. Here, young people encounter Christ not in the flash and pop of arena ministry, but in the sacred shadow of his presence. This book gives shape to such ministry through the classic disciplines and potent symbols and practices that have sustained the church over the centuries.

Design solutions across the Salesforce Customer 360 ecosystem with this definitive guide for Salesforce B2C solution architects, covering B2C Commerce, Service Cloud, Data Cloud, and Marketing Cloud Key Features Create a frictionless customer experience and a unified view of all touchpoints Avoid expensive rework by getting your architecture right the first time Use real-world scenarios and best practices to prepare for the B2C Solution Architect certification exam Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionIn today’s competitive landscape, the ability to create a unified view of the customer and turn data into actionable insights is a game-changer for businesses. With Salesforce B2C Solution Architect's Handbook, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the integration options and products that help you deliver value for organizations. The book will guide you through the tools, techniques, and scenarios needed to confidently tackle the B2C Solution Architect exam. You’ll start by building a robust understanding of each component within the Customer 360 ecosystem, diving into their capabilities, data models, and governance structures. As you progress, you'll explore the role of a B2C solution architect in planning critical requirements and implementation sequences to avoid costly reworks and unnecessary delays. You’ll learn about the available options for integrating products with the Salesforce ecosystem and demonstrate best practices for data modeling across Salesforce products and beyond. By the end of this journey, you’ll not only be prepared to ace the exam but also to excel as a Salesforce B2C Solution Architect, ready to shape the future of customer engagement. What you will learn Explore key Customer 360 products and their integration options Choose the best integration architecture to unify data and experiences Plan for requirements, design choices, and implementation sequences Architect a single view of the customer to support service, marketing, and commerce Integrate Customer 360 solutions into a single-source-of-truth solution Orchestrate data and user flows to support functionality from multiple components Understand the capabilities and design considerations for Data Cloud Prepare for the B2C Solution Architect exam Who this book is for This book is for professionals in high-level job roles that heavily rely on Salesforce proficiency. It's primarily written for Salesforce technical architects, application/functional architects, integration architects, enterprise architects, and CTO teams looking to benefit from a deeper understanding of this platform. Before you get started, you should understand the fundamentals of data integration, APIs, and connected systems in general, along with knowledge of the basics of business-to-consumer (B2C) customer experiences.

Combining commercial success with philanthropy and social activism, ‘Quakernomics’ offers a compelling model for corporate social responsibility in the modern world. Mike King explores the ethical capitalism of Quaker enterprises from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries, testing this theory against those of prominent economists. With a foreword by Sir Adrian Cadbury, this book proves that the Quaker practice of ‘total capitalism’ is not a historically remote nicety but an immediately relevant guide for today’s global economy.

In When Riot Cops Are Not Enough, sociologist and activist Mike King examines the policing, and broader political repression, of the Occupy Oakland movement during the fall of 2011 through the spring of 2012. King’s active and daily participation in that movement, from its inception through its demise, provides a unique insider perspective to illustrate how the Oakland police and city administrators lost the ability to effectively control the movement. Drawn from King’s intensive field work, the book focuses on the physical, legal, political, and ideological dimensions of repression—in the streets, in courtrooms, in the media, in city hall, and within the movement itself—When Riot Cops Are Not Enough highlights the central role of political legitimacy, both for mass movements seeking to create social change, as well as for governmental forces seeking to control such movements. Although Occupy Oakland was different from other Occupy sites in many respects, King shows how the contradictions it illuminated within both social movement and police strategies provide deep insights into the nature of protest policing generally, and a clear map to understanding the full range of social control techniques used in North America in the twenty-first century.