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Rethinking the Purpose of Business: Interdisciplinary Essays from the Catholic Social Tradition (Catholic Social Tradition Series, Volume 2)
Rethinking The Purpose Of Business: Interdisciplinary Essays From The Catholic Social Tradition by Michael J. Naughton (Director of the John A. Ryan Institute for Catholic Social Thought at the Center for Catholic Studies, St. Thomas University, St. Paul, Minnesota) is a selection of impressive and insightful essays by erudite authors concerning business management theories that remain in harmony with social traditions of Catholicism. From keeping an ethical balance while seeking profits, to modern contract theory, to the social ethics of corporate management, Rethinking the Purpose of Business strives to maintain a balance between the needs of the soul and the business necessity of the bottom line. Rethinking The Purpose Of Business is thoughtful and thought-provoking reading which is especially commended to anyone seeking to balance the requirements of faith with the demands of commerce.
Arm of the Stone
I picked up this book during a lull in my reading, most of the authors I like had not brought their latest books to market, and I was looking for something new to read. It's always scary trying a new author, after 20-30 pages you can usually tell whether you've wasted your money, or whether you've discovered something great--many times you've wasted your money. This was not one of those times.This book captures your attention and takes you on a thought-provoking ride. I agree with the other reviewers who noted characterization as a strength. Bron changes dramatically over the course of the book. I also felt that the pacing of the book was a strength--I lost the perception that I was reading and got caught up in the story.This is so different from a standard "fantasy" book. Strauss has given us a fully-formed original world that is worth experiencing.
Arm of the Stone
Victoria Strauss burst on the scene with this absolutely fantastic novel. The novel is based in a society that is terrified of "Hand Power," meaning that technological advances are heretical offenses. "Mind Power" is where the young are taught the ways of life. It's the story of one man who fights against the powerful religious zealots who rule his world, rising through their ranks and leaning their secrets.An absolutely fabulous read. I could not put the book down and await any further work from Victoria Strauss. Don't miss it.
Arm of the Stone
I found The Arm of the Stone compelling--the characters are vivid, and the author creates a real and frightening world and society. The plot moves swiftly, though the action takes place over a number of years. I am eagerly awaiting more books by this author--I hope there is a sequel.
Arm of the Stone
A very fine and well-written book, the kind you stick your nose into and don't come out until you've finished it. This was my first time with this author and I was not disappointed at all. Her characters are well-developed and she weaves a solid, steadily moving plot without any flat places. Four stars instead of five because as the story went on, she changes her mind about who the main character is striving against and skips over the explanation rather lightly.
Arm of the Stone
Unpredictable, imaginative, nicely written... What else can I say? It was a great book. Now I have to read the sequel. Too bad the third one isn't going to be published. :(The back cover doesn't describe this book accurately. This is a definite must-read.