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Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive book on the system of Reiki ever published, this book will become an invaluable asset for Reiki novices, students and teachers alike. Bringing together every important piece of information that has been taught, discussed or written about Reiki since its development in the ealy 1900s, it includes information from sources such as living students of the Reiki masters, Mikao Usui, Chujiro Hayashi and Hawayo Takata. With an introduction for beginners and a chronological history of Reiki that answers questions like 'where did the attunement process come from?' and 'Which hand positions are correct?' it explains and illustrates techniques from both Japan and the West. A comprehensive glossary and directory of all Reiki organisations make this the definitive manual for anyone with a particular interest in Reiki or a more general interest in alternative health.Trade ReviewThe Reiki Sourcebook is a great general resource that should be on every Reiki practitioner's bookshelf. Topics explored range from basic information and the history of Reiki through courses and an explanation of the complexity of lineages to specific Japanese and Western Reiki techniques. Tami Brady- TCM Reviews

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Book SynopsisThis practical handbook covers everything you need to know to use flower and other essences effectively with clients.Sue Lilly explains what is happening energetically when essences are at work and draws on her wealth of essence knowledge to provide guidelines on:· Assessing - techniques for testing clients · Choosing - how to select appropriate essences for a range of conditions· Using - new and innovative applications of essences· Creating - different methods of creating essences and guidelines for selling them · Expanding knowledge - how essences can be linked to chakras, meridians and subtle bodies and how this knowledge can enhance practiceThis comprehensive guide is ideal for any student starting out or any practitioner wanting to explore new ways of using essences.Trade ReviewFor the first time, we have a systematic enquiry into essences, how they are made, used, and how they affect us. But the book is so much more: a full application of the science of subtle medicine with clarification and advice for good practice. -- Julian Barnard, Healing HerbsSue guides us from the basic elements of an essence, the water of life, with its unique properties and ability to flow, to the myriad of different types of essences now made across the globe. -- From the foreword by Tony Pinkus, Director, Ainsworths Homeopathic Pharmacy, LondonFlower essences are becoming more widely recognized for their ability to help all living beings enjoy a higher quality of life. Ms. Lilly's excellent book is a wellspring of supportive information to further their message, for practitioners as well as their clients. -- Lila Devi, founder of Spirit-in-Nature Essences established 1977, and author, including The Essential Flower Essence HandbookTable of ContentsForeword. Tony Pinkus, Director, Ainsworths Homeopathic Pharmacy, London. Preface. Introduction, Simon H. Lilly. Part One. Choosing and Using Essences. 1. What are Essences? 2. The Wonder of Water. 3. History of Essences. 4. Types of Essences. 5. Selecting Essences. 6. Assessment Techniques. 7. Using Essences. Part Two. Background Information to choose and use essences more effectively. 8. Background knowledge 1 - chakras. 9. Background knowledge 2 - the aura, subtle bodie.s 10. Background knowledge 3 - the meridians. 11. Background knowledge 4 - the colour correspondences. 12. Protecting Personal Energy Integrity. Part Three. Professional Practice. 13. Client Care and Management. 14. Making Essences. 15. Discerning what Essences 'Do'. 16. Selling Essences to the Public. Appendices. Appendix 1. Making Essences using the Sunlight Method. Appendix 2. Cleansing Minrerals, Crystals and Gems. Appendix 3. Professor Hyland's Research on Bach Flower Remedies. Appendix 4. Brian Parsons - Audio Essences. Appendix 5. Gateway Visualisation. Appendix 6. What is Wellness? Bibliography. Useful Links.

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Book SynopsisYoung children with autism have particular difficulty in understanding and controlling their emotions, especially when those emotions are negative. This practical manual for professionals provides a set of simple strategies to help children with high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome who suffer from mood difficulties to decrease negative feelings and increase positive feelings in daily life.Using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, The Stress and Anger Management Program (STAMP) is designed specifically for young children in their pre-school and early school years. The book outlines a 9-session group program using methods, games and activities that are developmentally appropriate. Treatment components include affective education, cognitive restructuring, social and group stories, and the emotional toolbox. The group therapy can be tailored for individual therapy when needed. A parental component is also included to support practice at home and promote generalization outside of the classroom or therapy setting.This is a dynamic and effective resource for professionals working with young children with autism spectrum disorders including teachers, guidance counselors, psychologists, speech therapists, behavioral therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers.Trade ReviewTeaching young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders how to cope with stress and manage anger is a critical ingredient to helping them lead happy and healthy lives. Through research supported methods, Scarpa, Attwood and Wells have cooked up a simple and effective recipe for doing just that. This user-friendly treatment manual is a must-have for anyone working with young children with autism. -- Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, author of Social Skills for Teenagers with Developmental and Autism Spectrum Disorders: The PEERS Treatment ManualExploring Feelings for Young Children with High-Functioning Autism or Asperger's Disorder: The STAMP Treatment Manual offers practical recommendations and creative practices that will certainly help young children with high functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome overcome their struggles with the really tough issues blocking their positive growth and development. Therapists, educators and parents caring for autistic children who endure a heavy load of anger, distrust, difficult interpersonal relationships, poor self-esteem and self-doubt need this excellent book. -- Liane Holliday Willey, author of Pretending to be Normal and Safety Skills for Asperger WomenTable of ContentsIntroduction. General Tips. Suitability for the Group. Assessments. Troubleshooting. Other Practical Issues. List of Recommended Materials. How to Use this Manual. Session 1. Session 2. Session 3. Session 4. Session 5. Session 6. Session 7. Session 8. Session 9. Appendix A: Children's Stories Used in STAMP. Appendix B: Parent Assessments. Appendix C: Child Assessments.

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Book SynopsisIn The Spirit of Psychotherapy, Holmes considers whether the principles which underpin religion can be applied to the largely secular world of psychotherapy. Having a belief system is generally associated with good physical and mental health. The prime focus of psychotherapy theory and practice is intrapersonal and interpersonal, but these are nested in an often-unexamined supra-personal context, sociological, ecological and spiritual. Structured around a qualitative study based on in-depth interviews with people from a wide range of faith backgrounds, Holmes presents the role belief and spirituality play in everyday lives. From these interviews, the author identifies core themes such as attachment and hope, frameworks of meaning, and rhythm and ritual. Individual chapters are devoted to detailed descriptions of these themes, while drawing parallels and implications for psychotherapy.

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Book SynopsisSpiritual guidance for your life journeySacred Spirit oracle is a deck of 36 cards of visionary artworks that will help you look beyond the physical realm and connect to higher vibrational energies to empower your spirit with confidence and direct you towards positive life paths. A supportive tool for professional therapists, well-being modalities and healing practitioners in all areas of energy medicine, these cards will uplift your spirit and soul and help awaken your higher self so you can create clear celestial connections for inner guidance. Included is a detailed guidebook with affirmations, celestial angels, healing crystals for self-awareness and energy tips to enhance your intuition and self-healing abilities.

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Book SynopsisA new deluxe miniature Tarot deck inspired by the famous Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot• Includes 78 full-color, gilt-edged cards featuring new interpretations of Pamela C. Smith’s iconic images • The accompanying booklet presents a more intuitive interpretation approach by offering quick access to each card’s meaning through fundamental keywords • Features a travel case with a magnetic closure that allows for easy handling and enhanced portability of this mini deck Accessible to beginners and initiated alike, this new mini Tarot deck inspired by the style of the well-loved Rider Waite Smith Tarot offers a new interpretation of Pamela C. Smith’s iconic images by French illustrator Nicolas Galkowski. Complemented by a 104-page booklet, the 78-card full-color deck features a novel approach to Tarot interpretation by offering the fundamental concepts of the cards in a way that combines tradition and intuition. Each c

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1 The Professional Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team Chapter 2 Therapeutic Communication Chapter 3 Legal Principles Chapter 4 Healthcare Laws Chapter 5 Healthcare Ethics Chapter 6 Technology Chapter 7 Written Communication Chapter 8 Telephone Techniques Chapter 9 Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing Chapter 10 Health Records Chapter 11 Daily Operations and Safety Chapter 12 Health Insurance Essentials Chapter 13 Diagnostic Coding Essentials Chapter 14 Procedural Coding Essentials Chapter 15 Medical Billing and Reimbursement Essentials Chapter 16 Patient Accounts and Practice Management Chapter 17 Advanced Roles in Administration Chapter 18 Introduction to Medical Terminology and Anatomy Chapter 19 Infection Control Chapter 20 Vital Signs Chapter 21 Physical Examination Chapter 22 Patient Coaching Chapter 23 Nutrition and Health Promotion Chapter 24 Surgical Supplies and Instruments Chapter 25 Assisting with Surgical Procedures Chapter 26 Principles of Electrocardiography Chapter 27 Medical Emergencies Chapter 28 Principles of Pharmacology Chapter 29 Pharmacology Math Chapter 30 Administering Medications Chapter 31 Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Chapter 32 Dermatology Chapter 33 Allergy and Infectious Disease Chapter 34 Gastroenterology Chapter 35 Orthopedics and Rheumatology Chapter 36 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Chapter 37 Neurology Chapter 38 Behavioral Health Chapter 39 Endocrinology Chapter 40 Cardiology Chapter 41 Pulmonology Chapter 42 Urology and Male Reproduction Chapter 43 Obstetrics and Gynecology Chapter 44 Pediatrics Chapter 45 Geriatrics Chapter 46 Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory Chapter 47 Urinalysis Chapter 48 Blood Collection Chapter 49 Analysis of Blood Chapter 50 Microbiology and Immunology Chapter 51 Intravenous Therapy Chapter 52 Radiology Basics Chapter 53 Positioning for Radiology Chapter 54 Skills and Strategies

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Book SynopsisGod will not waste your painWe have all heard of post traumatic stress, but few of us think about the possibility of post traumatic growth--the positive ways in which we can be transformed by our trauma. Yet this is precisely what can happen when we face our hurts, struggle through the rubble of our broken relationships, and unearth the ways God wants to use our trials to refine and mature us.With compassion born from personal experience and insights gathered from years of counseling others, licensed marriage and family therapist Debra Laaser helps you stop asking 'Why me?' and start asking 'Lord, what would you have me learn from this?' She offers tangible steps you can take to move beyond daily survival toward a future in which you can thrive.God does not waste our pain. With Laaser''s expert guidance, you can experience positive life change not in spite of the hurt, loss, or betrayal you have undergone but because of it.

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Book Synopsis?Kim Chestney?s codes bring you closer to the comprehension of a reality that was wholly hidden prior to the quantum discoveries.? ? Ervin László, author of Science and the Akashic Field Intuition ? the extraordinary ability to access information from the quantum realms ? is fast becoming humanity?s most advanced form of knowledge acquisition. The Illumination Code presents seven keys to unlock your inner dimension so you can access expanded states of awareness that exist beyond the limits of the rational mind. Kim Chestney reveals the deeply personal nature of the universe while offering a new way to know the unknowable and experience the seemingly impossible. As you venture inward on this step-by-step journey, you will gain profound insights and discover the true power of your own inner wisdom.

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Book SynopsisRenÉe Taylor and an international team of contributors carry on Gary Kielhofner’s innovative vision to demystify the research process and demonstrate that research is essential to occupational therapy practice. They present a comprehensive guide to conducting applied research in the field from qualitative, quantitative, and mixed perspectives for students and clinicians. You’ll begin with a grounding in conducting evidence-based practice in OT and an explanation of the six broad components of the research process. Then you will explore research designs, measurements, and statistical analysis for qualitative and quantitative studies. You’ll examine the steps and procedures required to conduct research and how research can be used to shape professional practice and improve patient care. Additional topics include needs assessment research, program evaluation research, mixed methods research, outcomes research for evidence-based practice, writing a literature review, and obtaining funding for research. New, Updated & Revised! Reflecting the latest developments in the field and current ACOTE standards New & Expanded! Increased attention to qualitative research with additional chapters that cover the hands-on application of qualitative methodology Revised! Chapters on statistics that focus on their use and interpretation Expanded! More examples and images of research-related tools, approaches, data collection, data analysis, and data outcomes work Expanded! Case Examples with thought-provoking questions to engage the reader New! A “Review and Apply” sections with multiple-choice and open-ended questions and activities Explores statistical analysis, including meta-analysis-research design and measurement tools that are part of quantitative research OT-specific examples Table of Contents I. Research in Occupational Therapy: Basic Elements for Enhancing Practice 1. Occupational Therapy: An Evidence-Based Practice Profession 2. Classifications and Aims of Research 3. Philosophical Foundations of Research 4. Reading and Understanding Published and Presented Research 5. Critically Appraising and Classifying Published and Presented Research 6. Managing Barriers to Evidence-Based Practice: An International Imperative 7. Professional Responsibility and Roles in Research 8. The Role of Theory in Occupational TherapyII. Laying the Groundwork for Evidence-Based Practice: The Steps of the Research Process 9. Steps in the Research Process and Characteristics of Sound Research 10. Conducting a Literature Review 11. Generating Research Questions and Defining Specific Aims and Hypotheses 12. Selecting the Research Method 13. Writing the Research Proposal 14. Ensuring Ethical Research 15. Securing Samples and Performance SitesIII. Qualitative Approaches: First Steps in Communicating with Language 16. Design Considerations in Qualitative Research 17. Collecting Qualitative Data 18. Contemporary Tools for Managing and Analyzing Qualitative Data 19. Qualitative Approaches to Interpreting and Reporting DataIV. Quantitative Approaches: First Steps in Communicating with Statistics and Measures 20. Quantitative Research Designs: Defining Variables and Their Relationships with One Another 21. Developing and Evaluating Quantitative Data Collection Instruments 22. Collecting Quantitative Data 23. Entering, Storing, and Managing Data 24. Deciding on an Approach to Data Analysis 25. Meta-AnalysisV. Descriptive, Exploratory, and Pilot-Study Research 26. Single Subject Research 27. Survey ResearchVI. Additional Topics for the Developing Investigator 28. Needs Assessment Research 29. Program Evaluation Research 30. Participatory Research Approaches 31. Writing a Literature Review 32. Disseminating Research: Presenting, Writing, and Publishing 33. Writing a Grant Proposal 34. Using Mixed Methods Designs to Study Therapy and Its Outcomes 35. Creating Outcomes Research for Evidence-Based Practice Glossary

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to walking the Way of St Francis (Via di Francesco) between Florence and Rome. Covering 518km (322 miles), this pilgrimage route through Italy's Tuscany and Umbria takes around 1 month and is suitable for any reasonably fit walker. The route is described from north to south in 27 stages, each between 11 and 29km (7-18 miles) in length. Alternate stages are given to allow you to visit Perugia and Farfa Abbey and 2 alternate sections are also included in outline providing a choice of routes from Florence to Santuario della Verna and between Assisi and Rieti. 1:100,000 mapping plus larger-scale urban maps for key locationsGPX files available to downloadHandy stage planning tables and pilgrim lodging listings help you plan your itineraryDetailed information about refreshments and facilities along the routeAdvice on planning, preparation and pilgrim credentials

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Book SynopsisBreathe. Write. Plan. Take a mindful moment and reboot your wellbeing with this simple, guided journal.Take just three minutes in the morning and in the evening to overhaul your mindset and reboot your wellbeing. This beautiful journal will show you how to create healthy and happy habits and help you to make time for yourself every day. You don’t need lots of experience or a complicated toolkit to kickstart a mindfulness routine - you just need to set aside a few minutes each day to commit to your own self-care, and the rest will follow. Learn how to pause on the stuff of life and take a mindful moment to reflect on what’s important to you. With simple guided activities interwoven throughout, including mindfulness exercises, this thoughtfully crafted journal shows you that taking a few minutes each day to check in on yourself can have a lasting impact on your overall wellbeing, and help you to feel calm, relaxed and restored.

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Book SynopsisDr Karan Rajan is an NHS surgeon and one of the biggest health & science creators on social media. Since 2020 he has amassed over 7 million followers across Tiktok, YouTube, Instagram & Facebook with his refreshingly frank medical myth-busting and health advice videos which combine education, entertainment and generous servings of dark humour.Dr Rajan has been featured on BBC Morning Live, Good Morning Britain, BBC News, Sky News and national radio, with coverage in the Guardian, Independent, Washington Post, New York Post, Metro, Sun, LADBible and the Daily Mail as well as several other international online news outlets . A former weekly health columnist for Mail+, Dr Rajan was also a co-presenter on BBC Two's six-part series Your Body Uncovered. Over the past few years as well as being a regular advocate of health promotion on behalf of the NHS & the U.K. government he has also worked close

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Book SynopsisThis new volume on the heart and great vessels has been expanded to become a comprehensive atlas of all cardiovascular disease, both neoplastic and non-neoplastic. In the spirit of prior editions, correlation of expertly curated pathology photographs and photomicrographs with clinical presentation, imaging and molecular genetics remains the cornerstone. The spectrum of cardiovascular disease, both congenital and acquired, is vast; accounting for the relative size of this fascicle. Every attempt has been made to focus on the clinically-relevant features of the diseases helping not only pathologists, but also providing cardiologists, radiologists, and surgeons a reference to understand the pathologic basis of the conditions they diagnose and treat each day. The authors have meticulously provided gross photographs that mirror (where possible) planar imaging techniques that will enable pathologic-radiologic correlation and facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Free digital access available with every print purchase. See inside the book for more details.

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Book SynopsisAn acclaimed overview of ultrasound for the prenatal diagnosis of congenital anomalies returns in a new enlarged edition. In particular, the coverage of both Central Nervous System congenital and acquired anomalies as well as Congenital Heart Disease has been expanded enormously, to make this an impressive comprehensive resource for Fetal Neurology and Fetal Cardiology. Together with additional new chapters on guidelines and protocols, equipment, and disorders of sexual differentiation, and new insight into fetal surgery procedures, this third edition almost becomes three books in one.

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Book SynopsisReconciling contrasting philosophical strands to unify aesthetics and philokalia in Orthodox theologyTrade ReviewAn important and very engaging book that reads as a deep intellectual dialogue. Stamoulis has re-aligned the philosophical and theological debate around aesthetics with a delightfully fresh stance re-presenting Byzantine Orthodox traditions in a way that is neither obscurantist or triumphalist but energised in a presentation that shows the Christian ancients as significant heirs of Aristotle, and the moderns as acute conversational partners with Marx. Prof. John A. McGuckin, Faculty of Theology, Oxford University Stamoulis' work is a window into an Orthodox vision of philokalic aesthetics, in which beauty is tethered to dogmatic theology. He also, however, welcomes non-Orthodox theologians to the discussion table of ancient and modern voices. They, too, may pull up a chair and glean from observations regarding a beauty which is united to truth and goodness and is revealed in the grandeur of creation. Paul A. Hartog, Professor of Theology, Faith Baptist Seminary Holy Beauty is a profound and intricate presentation of a holistic Eastern Orthodox understanding of aesthetics. Refusing false dialectics - aesthetics vs philokalia, East vs West - this study critically searches in the Fathers of the Church to rediscover a full picture of divine beauty, anchored in the goodness of creation, and presents a fascinating survey of contemporary writers and artists who exemplify how a theology of divine beauty may be expressed today. A precious gift to all. Dr. Daniel Keating, Professor of Theology, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit MITable of ContentsTranslator's Introduction Author's Preface Part I. Philokalia or Aesthetics? The 'Dilemma' of Contemporary Orthodoxy 1. Kostas Zouraris: 'What We Call "Philokalia" Is Not the Same as Western Good Taste' 2. Father Alexander Schmemann: 'One Cannot Banish the Senses' 3. Nikos Matsoukas: 'Aesthetics Is a Lasting Victory over Distraction and Fragmentation' Part II. Orthodoxy's Philokalic Aesthetics: The 'Both Together' of Patristic Teaching 4. 'Supra-Substantial Good': Dionysius the Areopagite and the Church Fathers on the Holy Trinity 5. 'Where Has Your Beauty Gone?': Anthropological Notes on the Beauty Lost by the Fall 6. 'The Heavens Tell of the Glory of God': The Orthodox Doctrine of Creation and the Problem of the Environment Part III. 'Unutterable Beauty': Examples of a Philokalic Reading of Ecclesial Life 7. Nikos Gabriel Pentzikis: A Walk 'by the Seashore' and the Boundaries of the Church 8. The Elder Sophrony of Essex: The Remembrance of Death and the 'Conflict' with a Passion for Painting 9. The Elder Porphyrios, the Nightingale and the Current Debate on Aesthetics: Parallel Readings of the Elder's Discourses and Theodor W. Adorno's Aesthetic Theory Afterword: Saints and Poets Perhaps . Who's Who Select Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisNow available in English for the first time, Ysabel de Andia''s double exploration of Christian and Hindu mysticism provides a valuable addition to the field. Composed from lectures given in Benares in 2015 to priests of the Missions Étrangères de Paris, Mystery of God, Mystery of Christ combines the two main research interests that have defined de Andia''s career: first, an understanding of Christian mysticism as growing out of the Christian mystery of Christ and the sacrament, and secondly, the relationship between this and Hindu contemplative prayer as articulated by Jules Monchanin.Beginning with the Cappadocian fathers, de Andai traces the developing interpretation of Mystery through Christian thinkers from Origen and Gregory of Nyssa to Basil and Dionysios the Areopagite. From here, she begins to dovetail this study with an exploration of Hindu contemplation, relating the Carmelite mystic St John of the Cross to the Advaitist tradition, especially as expounded by Shankara. Throu

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Islamic Psychology: The Basics is a jargon-free and accessible introduction that explores psychology from an Islamic perspective, and provides a foundation level overview of the fundamental principles and practices of Islamic psychology. The book introduces concepts, models, approaches, themes, and theories you need to know to study the mind, soul, and behaviour based on Islamic scripture.Offering an overview of Islamic psychology and what Islamic psychologists do, chapters address key topics including the history of the evolution of the science of the soul, and the psychology of human behaviour and experiences. Rassool examines the concepts of the Fitrah, the Nafs (Self), the Aql (Intellect), the Ru? (Soul) the Qalb (Heart), and the concept of Islamic healing and spiritual interventions. Other themes include the Qur'an and psychology, models and approaches in Islamic psychology, interpreting Islamic psychology for modern times, and the contemporary scope of the prac

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Book SynopsisIn Persian Blues, Psychoanalysis and Mourning, Gohar Homayounpour plays a theme and variations on loss, love, and family against the backdrop of Iran's chaotic recent past.Homayounpour is simultaneously Shahrzad, the fearless storyteller, and Shahrzad's analyst: subjecting fairy tales to fierce new insights, while weaving an indigo thread through her own devastation on the death of her father and the wonders and horrors of motherhood. A blue thread, or melody, runs though the separations and emigrations of her family and patients driven or broken apart by war, and likewise through the fraught world inhabited by Persian women. This book breaks new psychoanalytic ground, offering a radical rejection of traditional clichés about Iran, and Iranian women, but its unsparing elegance transcends any political agenda, bridging the ocean of a shared and tragic humanity.Persian Blues, Psychoanalysis and Mourning will be of great interest to psychoanalysts and psycTrade Review"Persian Blues will be known as one of the great experimental and poetic discourses on the subversive character of psychoanalysis in our times. A practicing analyst in Tehran, but also a writer and theorist, Homayounpour poses the question of what one may expect from psychoanalysis. The answers she gives are drawn from the world of dreams, sessions, screen-memories, poems, stories, theories, as well as reports on historical and political events to make the answer at once enigmatic and urgent.A brilliant foray into both memory and imagination, eclectic and pointed, this work underscores the ethics that psychoanalysis yields, the difficult work of mourning within the time of one's life, and the historical and geopolitical realities and cultural debates within which psychoanalysis must renew itself. Navigating debates on the veil, Eurocentrism, and super-egoic discourses of the everyday, Homayounpour proves to be a shrewd cultural critic of our times. In the face of devastating losses, Homayounpour cautions against the wish to have all our wounds healed. She insists that life is lived well not in spite of our wounds, but because of them. Indeed, the ethical potential yielded by a curtailed narcissism is found in the distance, the difference, between self and other, need and object – vital disjunctures within relations of love. This text reads not only reads across theoretical, clinical, and poetic genres to interrogate love and ambivalence, but is itself a loving text, a gift of love, that is, a petition to encounter the difficulty that makes us into subjects who can love."Judith Butler"Gohar Homayounpour's new book takes us on a musical, unpredictable, and lively journey, through psychoanalysis, autobiography, social commentary, and culture. Avoiding the usual formats of both analytic prose and memoir, she forges a unique and deeply personal text which will appeal not only to analysts and students of psychoanalysis, but to a much wider readership."Darian Leader, psychoanalyst and member of the Centre for Freudian Analysis and Research, UK"Dr Gohar Homayounpour, an Iranian psychoanalyst who started the Freudian Group of Tehran, has written a brilliant meditation on a psychoanalyst’s life. The book is an integration of personal, cultural, philosophical, political, and clinical ideas, always within the context of a deeply reflective psychoanalytic mind. In Persian Blues you will meet a unique psychoanalyst and be glad for the experience."Fred Busch, member of the International Psychoanalytic Association and the American Psychoanalytic Association, USA"The equation is a simple one: Gohar Homayounpour's Persian Blues is to psychoanalysis what Bob Dylan's lyrics and music are to Mozart's Symphony Nº 41. Persian Blues essentially shows that psychoanalysis was, is, and will be the gay science of subjectivity. I envy the reader who can discover the exceptional beauty of psychoanalysis as an interweaving of the teachings of their great ancestors, history lived through personal experience, erudition, and the sublimity of the very best of music and poetry played on the stage of the dreamer."Néstor Braunstein, Professor, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Doctor Honoris Causa, Universidad Veracruzana, MexicoTable of Contents1. My Father and I, 2. Psoriasis, 3. Mississippi Blues, 4. If They Go Away, 5. The Forgotten War, 6. Tell Me a Story: Shahrzad "in Analysis" in Contemporary Persia, 7. Un-Translation, 8. Caliban, 9. One Should Build a Boat, 10. The Freudian Group of Tehran; Triumphs and Laments, 11. In Praise of the Reality Principle, or, In Praise of Disturbance, 12. Against Empath"ism", 13. Forough, 14. L, 15. Beyond "Locality": The Voyage of the Shitty Pebble, 16. Narcissism Becomes a Hazard to our "Building a Boat", 17. Inflation / Inflated Blues, 18. Paris Blues, or, Are You Going Home?, 19. In Niz Bogzared, This Too Shall Pass, 20. Elle, 21. Superego, 22. Clean Your Eyeglasses, 23. Grandfather Blues, 24. An Airport Taxi Driver in Tehran, 25. A Reliable, Silent Nanny, 26. In Praise of Hopelessness, 27. Blues Shuffle / Swing or Off-Beats, 28. Galway Girl, 29. Borges' Animals and Cemeteries, 30. Beyond Persian Blues...

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Book SynopsisEnsure you thoroughly understand the intricate details of providing effective care for adults as they age. Ebersole & Hess'' Toward Healthy Aging, 10th Edition is the only comprehensive gerontological nursing text that effectively communicates how to provide holistic care, promote healthy lives, and address end-of-life issues and concerns. Grounded in the core competencies recommended by the AACN in collaboration with the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, the tenth edition has been extensively revised and updated with shorter, more streamlined chapters and pedagogical features to facilitate learning. It covers the areas of safety and ethical considerations, genetics, communication with the patient and caregiver, promoting health in persons with conditions commonly occurring in later-life world-wide addressing loss and palliative care and much more. Special sections provide an honest look at the universal experience of aging and the nurse''s role in the reductio

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Book SynopsisThe Quran with Christian Commentary includes the full text of the Quran along with notes and articles that explain its contents and analyze its important themes.Trade Review'Dr. Gordon Nickel displays an encyclopedic intimacy with the Quran and the tradition of classical commentary that ambushes its margins. He brings a committed Christian perspective without compromising high standards of detached scholarly engagement. At times combative, always clear and eloquent, and never evasive, this learned commentary on the entire Islamic scripture will both provoke and inform thoughtful Muslim and Christian readers alike. Believers eager to probe and question but not too ready with stereotypical answers shall find in it a treasure of insights. Dr. Nickel notes and assesses the Quran's high 'Quranology,' that is, its many self- referential verses about its uniquely miraculous status. He ultimately rejects the book's claims and finds its assessment of its two rival faiths exaggerated and unwarranted. He emphasizes that the Quran, despite appearances, endorses the scriptural and textual integrity of its two revealed biblical predecessors. However, he concludes that despite its confident claims to the contrary, the Quran fails to be an adequate sequel to the Bible. Dr. Nickel has placed both Muslim and Christian scholars in his debt with this remarkable work of Christian advocacy, offered in the spirit of Christian humility and courtesy. This is a major contribution to critical quranic scholarship, a discipline not found among the traditional sciences of the Quran approved by Islamic orthodoxy.' * SHABBIR AKHTAR, faculty of theology, University of Oxford, author of The New Testament in Muslim Eyes *'Gordon D. Nickel's Christian commentary on the Quran fills a gap in the Christian book market, allowing non-Arabic speakers to get deep insight into the contents and theology of the Quran. All 114 surahs of the Quran are translated and commented on with a focus on quranic statements about Christianity. This much-desired work is the fruit of a life-long study of Islam and interaction with Muslim friends--a must-have for all who aim at obtaining a deeper understanding of Islam and engaging with Muslims.' * CHRISTINE SCHIRRMACHER, professor of Islamic studies and Middle Eastern languages, Department of Oriental and Asian Studies, Universität Bonn *'In this commentary on the scripture of Islam, Gordon Nickel has performed a great service for Christians who wish to know about Islam. The Quran presents distinctive accounts of stories familiar from the Bible and directly denies fundamental Christian doctrines. Nickel's unfailingly respectful yet unmistakably Christian responses present the similarities and differences between the quranic and biblical traditions with unflinching directness. He has produced a reliable and accessible resource for both students studying the Quran and general readers.' * DAVID THOMAS, FBA, emeritus professor of Christianity and Islam, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom *'In this landmark study, Dr. Nickel carefully explains the meaning of the text of the Quran for non-Muslim readers. Dr. Nickel is a highly respected authority on the Quran, and his knowledge of its content, historical context, and the history of its interpretation by Muslim commentators is astounding. He writes with a gracious respect for the Quran and for Muslims, but he also raises important questions for thoughtful readers to consider. This is a treasure trove of information and insight, and it will undoubtedly become the standard work on the subject for years to come.' * HAROLD NETLAND, professor of philosophy of religion and intercultural studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School *'Nickel reads the Quran primarily as a rhetorical text engaged in polemics, mostly against Jews and Christians. His reading is done largely through the lens of--and to some extent in response to--classical Muslim exegesis, though he does not often refer to the classical occasions of the revelation as the Quran's exclusive historical setting. This, in my view, is very commendable, for it allows him to adopt a fresh reading of the text. He does, nevertheless, often assume this classical rhetorical reading, and in this sense his commentary is often a response to classical interpretation. Nickel's reading resists the temptation of being driven by a polemical agenda, and indeed he allows himself to be positively surprised by the Quran's primary meaning, even when he shows awareness of more classical polemical readings. By doing so, Nickel reflects a desire to discern in the Quran a more positive and apologetic stance towards earlier scriptures and their recipients, removing himself from a negative polemic. By doing so, he is, in my view, imminently fair to the text. The occasional articles on specific issues, interspersed throughout his commentary, such as on the tampering with the scriptures, jihad, apocryphal references in the Quran, the death of Jesus, manuscripts of the Quran, or the Quran's language of love, are useful to varying degrees. Some contain a more polemical edge than others, reflecting more or less faithfulness to the spirit of the Quran. Overall, Nickel's Christian commentary on the Quran is a very helpful work that offers the contemporary English reader a useful entry into a text that can otherwise appear as rather opaque to the uninitiated.' * MARTIN ACCAD, associate professor of Islamic studies, Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Lebanon and Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California *'One can hardly think of a more important book for Christians to appear this year. This translation of the Quran contains commentary by Gordon Nickel, a foremost scholar of Islam who lived among Muslims for many years. The commentary is immensely informed, fair, and accessible. Every class on Islam ought to use this text.' * GERALD R. MCDERMOTT, Anglican chair of divinity, director of the Institute of Anglican Studies, Beeson Divinity School *'The text of the Quran is reproduced here in the excellent translation of Droge and supplemented by a substantial introduction, many explanatory notes, and several focus articles that shed light on various key themes of the Quran. Gordon Nickel has done very fine work in providing the Christian reader precious keys for approaching the quranic text and interreligious dialogue with Muslims.' * GUILLAUME DYE, professor in Islamic studies, Université libre de Bruxelles *'This admirably comprehensive commentary explains the contents of the Quran to non-Muslim readers. In analyzing and interpreting key verses and passages that address the 'People of the Book,' namely Christians and Jews, Gordon Nickel, along with his team of top-ranking scholars, brilliantly opens up the varied historical contexts, meanings, and implications of the Quran to a wider readership. Muslims and non-Muslims alike will benefit immensely from the erudition and exegesis that this commentary manifests, resulting in a more accurate understanding of how Islam fundamentally stands apart from the other Abrahamic faiths.' * GRANT HAVERS, chair, Department of Philosophy, Trinity Western University *Table of Contents114 surahs (chapters) in the Quran 6,236 ayat (verses) The Quran with Christian Commentary will include either a public domain English translation of the Quran or, if we can obtain rights, the translation that HarperOne commissioned for its Study Quran. The Quran will include the following types of notes: - a general introduction to the history, significance, and place within Islam that the Quran holds - overviews of the history and content in each surah - summaries of the interpretive history and theological significance of key ayat, passages, and surahs - highlighting of ayat and surahs that are commonly featured within Muslim worship - explanations of ayat that directly address Christians and Jews - discussions of ayat and surahs that are similar to the Bible or confirm/contradict passages within the Bible - comparisons of doctrines derived from the Quran to core Christian doctrines - textual criticism of ayat, passages, and surahs In addition, The Quran with Christian Commentary will include 20 standalone short articles throughout the book, written by quality contributors, on topics such as: - folk Islam - main sects of Islam - Five Pillars of Islam - textual criticism - and more

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAbout the Straight to the Heart Series 9Introduction: Why Does God Allow Suffering? 11 PROLOGUE: JOB’S SUFFERINGThe Perfect Man (Job 1:1–5) 16Real (Job 1:6–12) 21No Excuses (Job 1:12) 25The Naked Worshipper (Job 1:13–22) 29Close to Home (Job 2:1–10) 34Job’s Three Friends (Job 2:11–13) 38 ACT ONE: THE SAME OLD ANSWERSIn the Dark (Job 3:1–26) 44The Best Answers in the World (Job 4:1–11) 48The Limits of Experience (Job 4:12–5:27) 52The Glory of Kings (Job 4:12–5:27) 56When the Sparks Start to Fly (Job 6:1–30) 60Get Real (Job 7:1–21) 64Tradition (Job 8:1–22) 68Lift Your Eyes (Job 9:1–35) 72Courtroom Drama (Job 9:32–35) 76Prayer in a Minor Key (Job 10:1–22) 80Unreasonable (Job 11:1–20) 85Better Friend (Job 12:1–13:19) 89Glimpses of Glory (Job 13:20–14:22) 93Here We Go Again (Job 15:1–35) 97What Suffering Achieves (Job 16:1–17:16) 101Slot-Machine God (Job 18:1–21) 106Price Tag (Job 19:1–29) 110 Afterlife (Job 19:25–27) 115Beyond Reason (Job 20:1–29) 119True Love (Job 21:1–34) 123How Not to Pastor People (Job 22:1–30) 127No Way (Job 23:1–17) 131The School of Suffering (Job 23:10) 135You’re Fired! (Job 24:1–25) 139Half-Truth (Job 25:1–6) 143Don’t Miss the Obvious (Job 26:1–4) 147Natural Conclusions (Job 26:5–14) 151Enough! (Job 27:1–23) 156 ACT TWO: SOME NEW ANSWERSInterval (Job 28:1–28) 162The Righteous One (Job 29:1–25) 167Looking for Trouble (Job 29:16) 171The Suffering Servant (Job 30:1–31) 175The Curse-Bearer (Job 31:1–40) 179Eyes Right (Job 31:1–12) 184Am I Not a Man and a Brother? (Job 31:15) 188God Knows What He is Doing… (Job 32:1–33:33) 192… and What You are Doing (Job 34:1–37) 197God Doesn’t Need You… (Job 35:1–16) 201 … but You Need God (Job 36:1–37:24) 205 ACT THREE: GOD’S OWN ANSWERSWords, Words, Words (Job 38:1–3) 210The Joy of Being God (Job 38:4–7) 214Order, Order! (Job 38:8–15) 218H2O (Job 38:16–30) 223Stargazing (Job 38:31–33) 227Where the Wild Things are (Job 38:34–39:30) 231The Thief of Joy (Job 39:13–18) 235Mid-Course Correction (Job 40:1–5) 239Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Job 40:6–41:34) 243 EPILOGUE: JOB’S COMFORTWhat Job Discovered About God (Job 42:1–6) 248What Job Discovered About Prayer (Job 42:7–9) 252What Job Discovered About the Devil (Job 42:10–11) 256What Job Discovered About Prosperity (Job 42:10–17) 260Conclusion: Why Does God Allow Suffering? 265Acknowledgments 267

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Book SynopsisA powerful work of non-fiction and the natural sequel to The Shock of the Fall.

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative guide has been completely revised and expanded with over 90% new material in a new step-by-step format. It details how, when, and why therapists can make best use of each chapter in Mind Over Mood, Second Edition (MOM2), in individual, couple, and group therapy. Christine A. Padesky's extensive experience as a CBT innovator, clinician, teacher, and consultant is reflected in 100+ pages of compelling therapistâclient dialogues that vividly illustrate core CBT interventions and management of challenging dilemmas. Fully updated, the book offers research-based guidance on the use of MOM2 to treat anxiety disorders, depression, anger, guilt, shame, relationship problems, and personality disorders. Invaluable therapy tips, real-life scenarios, and troubleshooting guides in each chapter make this the essential MOM2 companion for novice and experienced therapists alike. Reproducible Reading Guides show how to sequence MOM2 chapterTrade Review"This important book builds on the classic first edition. Clinicians who want to apply Beck's cognitive therapy model while their clients are using Mind Over Mood will find a seamless, user-friendly roadmap for helping clients overcome their difficulties. Packed with client–therapist dialogues and powerful tools, this guide will prove to be a popular manual for adhering to the CBT model. Highly recommended."--Robert L. Leahy, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College; Director, American Institute for Cognitive Therapy "Mind Over Mood is perhaps the best self-help manual in the field today, making the second edition of The Clinician's Guide invaluable. I will use both books together in working with my clients and teaching clinical trainees, and strongly recommend that others do the same."--Steven D. Hollon, PhD, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Psychology, Vanderbilt University "Padesky scores really big with the second edition of The Clinician's Guide. Each chapter contains an informative description of how to conduct CBT, including ways to collaboratively problem solve with clients when things are not going as planned. Those who liked the first edition will simply love this book, and new readers are in for a real treat! This is a book that belongs in all graduate training programs and should be in the hands of clinicians who work with a wide variety of individuals, couples, and groups. A most welcome volume!"--Thomas H. Ollendick, PhD, University Distinguished Professor, Department of Psychology, Virginia Tech “Mind over Mood is one of the most widely used tools to help clients deepen the learning that occurs in therapy sessions. This outstanding therapist guide shows clinicians how to ensure their clients get the most out of Mind over Mood. It is also a brilliant, clear, sensitive, and perceptive guide to core CBT interventions.”--David M. Clark, CBE, FBA, FMedSci, FAcSS, Professor and Chair of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, United Kingdom "For students and trainees, The Clinician's Guide explains core CBT concepts clearly and effectively, and helps them hone in on how to teach clients specific skills. It has a great blend of research evidence and practical clinical guidance. Using this book together with MOM2 offers students an even more complete picture of how CBT helps clients and how to tailor interventions to meet each individual's needs."--Lynn McFarr, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles "The Clinician's Guide fills the gap between learning cognitive therapy strategies and building skills for how and when to use them. With multiple nuanced case illustrations, this book provides invaluable information on how to practice, teach, and supervise others in CBT. Like MOM2, the second edition of The Clinician's Guide incorporates more behavioral and acceptance skills. It empowers clinicians not simply to reduce clients’ maladaptive thoughts and behaviors, but also to help them cultivate positive emotions, thoughts, and actions, and harness their natural strengths. Used together, The Clinician's Guide and MOM2 are indispensable texts in graduate-level courses to train the next generation of mental health professionals."--Lata K. McGinn, PhD, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University "Reading this book is similar to sitting in a consultation room with the most seasoned therapists so they can help to navigate the often turbulent waters of treating clients with difficult problems. The second edition has been significantly expanded to include state-of-the-art practice guidelines, theoretical developments, enhanced troubleshooting guides, decision trees, and other tools that make it an essential resource for both students and experienced professionals. The revised case examples are outstanding and offer strategies for some of the most challenging situations that clinicians are likely to encounter. I will turn to this book frequently in my clinical practice. I highly recommend it to anyone serious about achieving excellent outcomes in therapy."--Frank M. Dattilio, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School-Table of ContentsSection I. Mind Over Mood Unpacked 1. How to Use This Clinician’s Guide 2. Fundamental Skills (MOM2 Chapters 1–4) 3. Goal Setting (MOM2 Chapter 5) 4. Thought Records, Part I: Situations, Moods, and Thoughts (Columns 1–3; MOM2 Chapters 6–7) 5. Thought Records, Part II: Cognitive Restructuring (Columns 4–7; MOM2 Chapters 8–9) 6. New Thoughts, Action Plans, and Acceptance (MOM2 Chapter 10) 7. Underlying Assumptions and Behavioral Experiments (MOM2 Chapter 11) 8. New Core Beliefs, Gratitude, and Acts of Kindness (MOM2 Chapter 12) 9. Depression and Behavioral Activation (MOM2 Chapter 13) 10. Understanding Anxiety and Treatment Principles (MOM2 Chapter 14) 11. Adapting MOM2 to Common Anxiety and Related Disorders 12. Anger, Guilt, and Shame (MOM2 Chapter 15) 13. Relapse Management and Happiness (MOM2 Chapter 16 and Epilogue) Section II. Mind Over Mood in Context 14. CBT Principles in Individual and Couple Therapy 15. MOM2-Based Group Therapy Appendix A. Specific Mood Reading Guides from MOM2 Appendix B. A Personal History of the 7-Column Thought Record Appendix C. Additional Resources from Christine A. Padesky

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Book SynopsisLaminitis, a horse-centred approach describes in depth the current mainstream thinking on laminitis and suggests ways of reframing our understanding of this challenging condition. New thinking based on putting the horse at the centre of the problem is presented, allowing a better understanding of the biomechanics of laminitis. The book suggests ways in which damaged feet can recover, and also helps the reader to understand the pathological processes within the horse as a whole that lead to laminitis occurring, starting with an understanding of the horse's innate ability to heal itself and working towards interventions that create an environment that is conducive to healing. The book also explores the concept that laminitis, rather than being a disease in its own right, is merely a symptom of a range of underlying health problems that affect the whole horse.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is a must-have for all scholars of religions in antiquity. . . . Schäfer has collected decisive proof in the form of a wide range of Jewish texts from the Bible to the Bavli that are not only discussed, but provided in the form of extensive quotations that makes the book a handy reference work."---Lieve M. Teugels,, Journal for the Study of Judaism

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Book SynopsisA clear-sighted exploration of how antisemitism has been politicised, and the damaging consequences of its redefinitionTrade Review'Nobody unpacks the confusions currently circulating around antisemitism, nor the complexities of Jewish identity, better than Antony Lerman. This elegantly written, erudite book is essential reading for all of us, whatever our identifications' -- Lynne Segal, author of 'Radical Happiness: Moments of Collective Joy''An urgently needed book. The contemporary debate about antisemitism is both incoherent and appalling. Faced with this hot mess, Antony Lerman offers a cool, well-reasoned, deeply learned and morally courageous meditation on what antisemitism is and isn't' -- Peter Beinart, editor-at-large at 'Jewish Currents''We desperately need this book [...] An essential tool to understand the weaponisation of antisemitism and its dangerous impact on free speech, Palestinian rights, and the very real threat of actual antisemitism' -- Rebecca Vilkomerson, former Executive Director of Jewish Voice for Peace'This important, essential book by a leading expert on antisemitism offers a nuanced history of the use and abuse of the fight against the world's oldest hatred. It powerfully unmasks the successful effort to twist the battle against antisemitism into a defense of the indefensible: Israel's subjugation of millions of people on the basis of their national and ethnic identity' -- Nathan Thrall, author of 'The Only Language They Understand''The best book I have read on why anti-Zionism has been equated with antisemitism and how the 'new antisemitism' has been mobilised for political gain' -- Neve Gordon, co-author of 'The Human Right to Dominate'Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Acronyms and abbreviations Introduction 1. Varieties of Confusion in Understandings of Antisemitism 2. The Use and Abuse of Antisemitic Stereotypes and Tropes 3. Motivated by Antisemitism? Challenges to Zionism 1975–1989 4. ‘New Antisemitism’: Competing Narratives and the Consequences of Politicisation 5. The Development of Institutions Combatting Antisemitism 1970s–2000 6. The Turning Point: ‘New Antisemitism’ and the New Millennium 7. The Codification of ‘New Antisemitism’: The EUMC ‘Working Definition’ 8. Responding to ‘New Antisemitism’: a Transnational Field of Racial Governance 9. The Redefinition Project and the Myth of the ‘Collective Jew’ Exposed 10. Human Rights: The ‘Mask Under Which the Teaching of Antisemitic Contempt for Israel is Carried Out’ 11. Geopolitics, Israel and the Authentication of ‘New Antisemitism’ 12. ‘War’ Discourse and its Limitations 13. ‘Jewish Power’, Medical Analogies and ‘Eradication’ Discourse 14. Apocalypticism: Defining the Discourse, Writing the Headlines and Generating Moral Panics 15. Against Typological Thinking: Summary and Conclusions Appendix: The IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism Notes Index

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Book SynopsisDebilitating brain disorders are on the rise - from children diagnosed with autism and ADHD to adults developing dementia at younger ages than ever before. But a medical revolution is underway that can solve this problem. Astonishing new research sheds light on the influence of the human microbiome in every aspect of health, including your nervous system. In BRAIN MAKER, Dr Perlmutter explains the connection between intestinal microbes and the brain, describing how the microbiome develops from birth and evolves based on the environment, how it can become ''sick'', and how nurturing gut health through a few easy strategies can alter your brain''s destiny for the better.With simple dietary recommendations and a highly practical program of six steps to improving gut ecology, BRAIN MAKER opens the door to unprecedented brain health potential.Trade ReviewDr Perlmutter takes us on a detailed tour of the destructive effects that 'healthy whole grains' have on our brains. Modern wheat, in particular, is responsible for destroying more brains in this country than all the strokes, car accidents, and head trauma combined. Dr. Perlmutter makes a persuasive case for this wheat-free approach to preserve brain health and functioning, or to begin the process of reversal - Dr William Davis, author of Wheat Belly. Praise for GRAIN BRAINIf you want to boost your brain power, keep your memory, and lift your mood and energy, as well as heal from a host of other common complaints, Dr Perlmutter is your guide. This is the definitive instruction book for the care and feeding of your brain! - Dr Mark Hyman, author of The Blood Sugar Solution. Praise for GRAIN BRAIN.This book is a bit of a game changer. Highly recommend. - Lorraine Pascale. Praise for GRAIN BRAIN.

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Book SynopsisConstant irritability or flashes of bad temper can cause difficulties in relationships with friends, family or colleagues and leave us feeling unhappy and exhausted. This fully updated and revised edition of William Davies'' bestselling title is for anyone struggling to control their rage and regretting inappropriate reactions.It explains clearly what provokes anger and what we can do to prevent it. Techniques based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offer a positive approach with long-term goals in mind and show how you can stay cool and successfully handle situations that would tax even the most easy-going person.Overcoming self-help guides use clinically-proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. READING WELL This book is recommended by the national Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme for England delivered by The Reading Agency and the Society of Chief Librarians with fund

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Book Synopsis''How can we turn our knowledge about God into knowledge of God? The rule for doing so is simple but demanding. It is that we turn each truth that we learn about God into matter for mediation before God, leading to prayer and praise to God.''Knowing God is a more complex business than knowing another person. If we spend the rest of our lives at it, there will still be more to comprehend. But the marvel of it is that God''s riches are opened up to us to explore.'' J. I. PackerJoin J. I. Packer on a year of discovery. Using excerpts from his bestselling book Knowing God, each day you''ll read a Scripture and a brief passage from Knowing God. There are ideas for prayer and reflection to help you respond to God as you journey into knowing him more. There is no greater adventure.

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Book SynopsisThe new book from Pete Greig - his first since 2007 - which continues the story of 24-7, the global prayer movement he founded, as begun in Red Moon Rising.

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