This book contains a collection of stories of individual human endeavors; people in civil society working towards a culture of peace in diverse ways such as arts, music, storytelling, spirituality, education. They are heart-warming and inspiring accounts of individuals working creatively in the belief that lives can be transformed and that collectively they can make a difference. Their stories express the extraordinariness of ordinary people and show the range of good peace building practice that contributes towards stability in diverse societies. The stories aim to uplift readers' spirits, to inspire and encourage, and most of all, to rekindle a confidence in our common humanity. The overall message is one of hope.

This Bible study discussion book, for women and men, employs careful scholarship and lends support to women in roles of equality with men and provides models for issues affecting contemporary women.

Ive written this book to give voice to the thousands of hidden voices in the Catholic Church that feel the way I do and to give hope, albeit just a little, to those who struggle with the Catholic Churchs stance on homosexuality. What follows are some of my reflections on what it means to negotiate life as a gay priest in the Catholic Church, to struggle with self and hierarchy, and to move from silence and shame to hope and forgiveness. Signed, Anonymous

While studying under Vivaldi, three girls in a Venice orphanage forge their own notions of love in a sensuous, engrossing novel told in three narrative voices. It is a longing and search for love that motivates three girls living in the Ospedale della Pietà, an orphanage renowned for its extraordinary musical program. But for Rosalba, Anetta, and Luisa, the love they seek is not where they expect to find it. Set in the early 1700s in the heart of Venice, this remarkable novel deftly weaves the history of Antonio Vivaldi’s early musical career into the lives of three young women who excel in voice and instrument. Under the composer’s tutelage and care, the orphans find expression, sustenance, and passion. But can the sheltered life of the orphanage prepare them for the unthinkable dangers outside its walls?

This is an anthology book compiled by Ishita Singhal from Firozabad(the city of bangles). She says she chose the title for her book because she feels,” it characterizes what is inside the book and around us.” This book is a compilation of about 35 aspiring writers who have put their everything into this book. Through their hard work, they have penned down wonderful sentences. It has been a rollercoaster ride for us and we appreciated it to the fullest. Hope you enjoy it too!!!! Gratitude to Wordsgenix Publication for this opportunity. -Ishita Singhal

Welfare states are a major feature of many societies. This book draws on qualitative interviews with people receiving various working age welfare payments in Ireland to analyse welfare conditionality and explore stigma, social reciprocity and the notions of the deserving and undeserving poor.