Henry Cary Boeken

The Divine Comedy is an epic allegory in verse. It is widely considered the preeminent work of Italian literature and is seen as one of the greatest works of world literature. The poem is written in the first person and describes Dante's travels through the three realms of the dead - Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. This is an allegorical representation of the soul's journey towards God. Dante draws on medieval Christian theology and philosophy, especially Thomistic philosophy and the Summa Theologica of Thomas Aquinas.

The writings of Plato are numerous, and most are in the form of dialogues. This edition contains translations of three of his works: "The Apologia," "The Crito" and "The Phaedo," all of which have reference to the trial, imprisonment and death of Socrates."

The book explores the challenges faced by family-owned businesses in the southeastern United States regarding succession planning. It highlights the loss of skilled midlevel leaders due to inadequate training for future senior roles, which can jeopardize business continuity and community employment. Utilizing a transformational leadership framework, the study examines the strategies employed by small business owners to cultivate the next generation of leaders, drawing insights from interviews and leadership training materials.