Media-produced images of people on the move and religion influence our conceptions of migration. These images have varied content and intent. Some provide awareness of the frequently disturbing situation of people who have lost everything, who have had to leave their homes and families and are desperately searching for new possibilities. Others exploit the traumatic topic and the fate of its subjects to entertain their audience with sensational news, which may include images of vast streams of people making their way to a safe haven in new countries. The mediatization of the phenomenon of flight introduces new pictures and perceptions into current debates about migration. It also requires that we interrogate how we view and engage such images and audiovisual documents. Ethical debates about responsibilities combine with questions about the role of religion and its functions. The present volume approaches the subject of migration and religion from an interdisciplinary perspective with a focus on audiovisual representation. The contributions consider feature films, documentaries, television reports, short films, and press photos.

Given current demographic trends, nearly one in five U.S. residents will be of Hispanic origin by 2025. This major demographic shift and its implications for both the United States and the growing Hispanic population make Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies a most timely book. This report from the National Research Council describes how Hispanics are transforming the country as they disperse geographically. It considers their roles in schools, in the labor market, in the health care system, and in U.S. politics. The book looks carefully at the diverse populations encompassed by the term "Hispanic," representing immigrants and their children and grandchildren from nearly two dozen Spanish-speaking countries. It describes the trajectory of the younger generations and established residents, and it projects long-term trends in population aging, social disparities, and social mobility that have shaped and will shape the Hispanic experience.

The Rodriguez/Nava Family can boast a rich legacy full of historical moments and wondrous occasions. From 1731, when Salvador Rodriguez helped establish the first municipal government in Texas, to the 1830s, when family members fought valiantly in the Texas Revolution, this book deep-dives into archival documents and sheds light on little-known moments of familial history that impacted the lives of many to come. The book continues through to 1904, when members of the family settled in the Gulf Coast town of Rockport, Texas, to ultimately become one of the largest extended families in the region. We follow the family’s journey from making the decision to leave the safety of their homes in the Canary Islands on through the arduous journey to Spanish Texas, all the way to the present day. There are memories, historical events, anecdotes, and vintage family recipes that have been passed down for all to enjoy. This book includes transcriptions and translations of rare, archival documents and is a must read, not only for those interested in family histories but also for those interested in Texas history.

Prepare yourself to relocate from the grievous path of Uncertainty to the indescribable aisle of Destiny to fulfill a God breathed and endowed Purpose. God does not desire for you to live in uncertainty. He desires for you to reach your destiny. Though moments of uncertainty may cloud your atmosphere, God allows them for the simple act of appreciation and for His works to be displayed in your life.

What does forgiveness mean? Is it at all possible to forgive and experience true happiness or do we rather choose to forget and move on? Thembi tried to forgive in spite of her abusive childhood and many heartaches to create a better life for herself. Sadly, her childhood was only the beginning of many trails to cross her path. Adulthood brought even more betrayal and misery. Are we always attracted to what the mind is familiar with? Through Gods grace and her hope that all people are indeed created for a better life, Thembi manages to live a healthy, successful life today.

Distant and Mysterious India is made less so, as Bill Fitzpatrick and Roopal Jain explain what is "Beyond the Taj and Behind the Symbols," in their thoughtful, humorous, and often touching three-week journey. While historical figures such as Akbar, Shah Jahan, and Saint Francis Xavier are described, and the vexing symbols of India explained, the strength of Destination: India, Destiny: Unknown is in the graceful manner the authors encounter, and the describe, the surprising heart of India.

The Saga Continues... Through the darkness their future is about to emerge. The tangled web of their lives continues to weave in this fifth installment of the series. The tragic events of the Cathedral are long behind them, but the ramifications of that night are still haunting their every move, and challenging their emotions. Deep within their broken souls a battle has been waged. A dark battle with the demons from their past, and some the demons of their present. As each tries to move forward, for better or worse, with their shattered existences a mysterious newcomer will arrive looking to create a partnership with the three corporations of the Twin Cities. Her plans impressive, her ambition contagious, but her motive and past unclear. As the doors to the future are closed by most, one woman will take a chance even against the advice of her colleague. A risk in business that could cost her and those she cares about, their very lives. While the events of their lives continue to unravel each will begin to look for the man who once held them all together, Andy, who left in search of answers. Now, months later his silence begins to call into question his own safety. Where has the man gone, and why has he not made contact in so long? With those questions, and so many more in the forefront, they will begin to devise a search plan. A plan that will lead one woman out of Stillwater in search of the only true friend she has ever known. With only a letter dated months prior to guide them, they will begin to put some of the pieces together. Is Caterina involved? Has Andy found something in his absence? Are others close by involved? And, is it all part of some larger, much more evil plot? The answer to all of those questions is out there, in the darkest of places.