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Book SynopsisUsing an innovative and unique approach to physical assessment Clinical Pathways: An Occupational Therapy Assessment for Range of Motion & Manual Muscle Strength, 2nd Edition, helps readers learn how to proficiently conduct range of motion (ROM) and manual muscle (MMT) assessments for the main joint structures of the body. This fully revised 2nd edition emphasizes clinical application, connecting physical assessment with an OT-focused, clinical decision-making process. New and updated content, new companion videos, and robust online resources for both students and instructors make this text an essential resource for OT and OTA education and practice. Employs a client-centered, “clinical pathways” approach to assessment that links assessment and measurement to daily occupations and environment. Uses a unique, OT-focused decision-making framework to walk readers through the evaluation and intervention process. Contains new coverage of central/peripheral nerves. Presents information in an easy-to-follow, consistent manner: learning objectives, description of anatomical structures (joint and musculoskeletal attachment sites), palpation of specific landmarks, functional movement patterns, ROM and MMT assessment that includes vibrant muscular images with photography, and Test Your Skill Set (sample case studies). Includes student-friendly features such as color coding for fast navigation, new videos, and additional case studies and self-assessment questions. Features numerous instructor resources, including an interactive test bank,  case studies, an image bank, PowerPoint presentations, and new Test Your Skill Set class activities.

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Book SynopsisTreating borderline patients is one of the most challenging areas in psychotherapy because of the patient's extreme emotional expressions,and the strain it places on the therapist. Transference-Focused Therapy (TFP) is psychodynamic treatment designed especially for borderline patients. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to TFP.Trade ReviewA Primer of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy for the Borderline Patient provides an excellent introduction and resource guide for object-relations therapy for these [borderline] patients. This is an excellent introductory and reference source forobject-relations therapy with borderline patients. It is user-friendly and practical in its discussions of theory, technique, and long-term considerations for ethical and therapeutic pitfalls. An abundance of resource and bibliographic references are provided to direct the reader to more in-depth discussions of the key topics. The text provides a road map for the budding therapist when encountering splitting, therapeutic boundaries, and threats to the treatment contract. Excellent examples are provided to illustrate the identification of negative object dyads and ways they are manifest in transference material.. * PsycCRITIQUES *In this remarkable volume, Yeomans, Clarkin, and Kernberg have accomplished the impossible by combining a highly sophisticated theory of psychopathology and technique with a practical handbook for the treatment of borderline patients. The reader will find here a concise review of a psychoanalytic approach to understanding borderline personality organization. The clinician will also find a detailed step-by-step guide to the complex process of turning the emotionally intense and often chaotic interactions generated by these patients into useful psychotherapeutic dialogue. While this book presents itself as A Primer of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy for the Borderline Patient, it has much to offer psychodynamic psychotherapists at all levels of experience in their treatment of patients at all levels of personality organization. -- Elizabeth L. Auchincloss, M.D., Weill Medical College of Cornell UniversityYeomans, Clarkin, and Kernberg's A Primer of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy for the Borderline Patient stands out like a beacon to the rest of the psychodynamic community. In an era of empirically supported therapies, the work of the Cornell group has shown that it can be done, that it can be done superbly, and that it can be done without violating a single one of our cherished ideals as psychoanalytic clinicians. This is an excellent and immensely helpful introduction to the most successful program of intervention research on psychodynamic psychotherapy anywhere. It is a must-have. -- Peter Fonagy, University College, LondonA Primer of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy for the Borderline Patient provides an excellent introduction and resource guide for object-relations therapy for these [borderline] patients. This is an excellent introductory and reference source for object-relations therapy with borderline patients. It is user-friendly and practical in its discussions of theory, technique, and long-term considerations for ethical and therapeutic pitfalls. An abundance of resource and bibliographic references are provided to direct the reader to more in-depth discussions of the key topics. The text provides a road map for the budding therapist when encountering splitting, therapeutic boundaries, and threats to the treatment contract. Excellent examples are provided to illustrate the identification of negative object dyads and ways they are manifest in transference material. * PsycCRITIQUES *

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Book SynopsisBestselling Author Helps Readers Know God''s Will for Their LivesInternationally known speaker Dutch Sheets shares how God has had a unique vision for each one of His children since before they were born. Sheets shows readers how to recognize and fulfill their God-given calling. A powerful, story-driven message for anyone looking for a new direction or needing assurance they are on the path God intended for them.'Dutch offers us a way to rekindle the dream if it has waned, or stoke the flames if it is roaring in our spirits.'--Jane Hansen Hoyt, Aglow International

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Book SynopsisA seamless, straightforward, and chronological narrative of all the events in the Bible--without commentary--from creation to the New Testament church.

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Book SynopsisFrom a renowned National Book Award?winning scholar, an extraordinary new account of the life of Jesus that explores the mystery of how a poor young man inspired a religion that reshaped the world.Early in her career, Elaine Pagels changed our understanding of the origins of Christianity with her work in The Gnostic Gospels. Now, in the culmination of a decades-long career, she explores the biggest subject of all, Jesus. In Miracles and Wonder she sets out to discover how a poor young Jewish man inspired a religion that shaped the world.The book reads like a historical mystery, with each chapter addressing a fascinating question and answering it based on the gospels Jesus''s followers left behind. Why is Jesus said to have had a virgin birth? Why do we say he rose from the dead? Did his miracles really happen and what did they mean?The story Pagels tells is thrilling and tense. Not just does Jesus comes to life but his desperate, hunted followers do as well. We realize that some of the most compelling details of Jesus''s life are the explanations his disciples created to paper over inconvenient facts. So Jesus wasn''t illegitimate, his mother conceived by God; Jesus''s body wasn''t humiliatingly left to rot and tossed into a common grave?no, he rose from the dead and was seen whole by his followers; Jesus isn''t a failed messiah, his kingdom is a metaphor: he lives in us. These necessary fabrications were the very details and promises that electrified their listeners and helped his followers'' numbers grow.In Miracles and Wonder, Pagels does more than solve a historical mystery. She sheds light on Jesus''s enduring power to inspire and attract.

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Book SynopsisDon Richardson, author of the bestselling Peace Child, demonstrates through compelling stories from many different cultures how the concept of a supreme God has existed for centuries, preparing people worldwide for the gospel.

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Book SynopsisDeclutter Your Heart and Your Home provides tips, tricks, and tools to rid yourself of the internal and external clutter weighing you down, as well as relatable stories and soul-nourishing truths from Scripture to fill your heart and home with what truly matters.Do you long for a richer life? One with meaning, purpose, and simplicity? One that''s lighter, freer, and more focused on who and what matters?As moms who are busy, stressed out, and living in survival mode, we feel desperate for peace--with ourselves, our families, our homes, and God. But we often don''t know how to find it.God wants us to experience abundant life--and it all starts with clearing clutter, first in our hearts, then in our homes. Julia Ubbenga--creator of the popular blog Rich in What Matters--is a trustworthy guide and companion as she shares the tips, tricks, and inspiring lessons she''s learned on her own journey to minimalism. Her bo

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Book SynopsisArmed with this foundational classic, you'll be inspired--and prepared--to pray for the impossible. This rich biblical teaching is full of fresh insights showing how vital our prayers are and how God has always planned to work in partnership with us through prayer. Discover how to become a bolder, more steadfast intercessor and align yourself with His purpose.

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Book SynopsisAn ideal review tool for board preparation and recertification exams, Mills and Sternberg’s Diagnostic Surgical Pathology Review, 3rd Edition, provides more than 1,100 questions and answers that emphasize differential diagnostic aspects of problem solving. Edited by Drs. Teri A. Longacre, Erna Forgó, and Cindy Wang, this fully revised study resource covers all areas of today’s surgical pathology and keeps you up to date with the latest advances in the field. Contains more than 1,100 newly revised board-style questions along with relevant images and cases, tables and charts for additional study, and fully explanatory answers Offers a systematic review of surgical pathology, including skin, soft tissue, bone, and joints; breast; central nervous system; endocrine system; hematopoietic and lymphatic systems; head and neck; intrathoracic organs and blood vessels; alimentary canal and associated organs; urinary tract and male genital system; and female reproductive system and peritoneum Each question focuses on a specific disease entity or diagnostic problem as presented in Mills & Sternberg’s Diagnostic Surgical Pathology, 7th Edition Features more than 900 high-quality, full-color images that highlight key visual aspects of diagnosis Enrich your eBook reading experience Read directly on your preferred device(s),such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook,powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Book SynopsisThe Qur’an is the ultimate source of Allah’s guidance for us. To connect our hearts to the Qur’an and enrich our lives with its lessons, we need to understand it more deeply. This book is designed to provide deep thematic commentary on the Qur''an, to help you on that journey.This book compiles many of the key insights discussed in the first 4 seasons of the Qur’an 30 for 30 video series and presents them in an organized and easy to read way. Explore how some of the most important recurring themes of the Qur’an — the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ, Judgement Day, and the Qur’anic worldview — come together in each juz to provide us guidance for every aspect of life.

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Book SynopsisPacking a powerful punch, this compelling read is an argument against the new atheistsTrade Review'A brilliantly argued re-evaluation of the relation of science and religion, casting welcome new light on today's major debates. A must-read for all reflecting on the greatest questions of life.' -- Alister McGrath, author, Glimpsing the Face of God on God's Undertaker'Recent books touting atheism have been grounded more on dyspepsia than on dispassionate reason. In this book John considers the best, most recent science from physics and biology, and demonstrates that the picture looks far different from what we've been told.' -- Michael Behe, author, Darwin's Black Box, on God's UndertakerTable of ContentsContentsIntroduction 9Chapter 1: Are God and Faith Enemies of Reason and Science? 27Chapter 2: Is Religion Poisonous? 59Chapter 3: Is Atheism Poisonous? 83Chapter 4: Can We be Good Without God? 97Chapter 5: Is the God of the Bible a Despot? 117Chapter 6: Is the Atonement Morally Repellent? 145Chapter 7: Are Miracles Pure Fantasy? 165Chapter 8: Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? 187Chapter 9: Final Reflections 227Notes 233

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Book SynopsisA thoroughly researched and engagingly written book for all those seeking to understand their cancer diagnosis and looking for ways to take a full and empowering role in their recovery.Trade ReviewThis is the book the world needs to change the face of modern health-care - an absolute must for anyone with cancer and their relatives and friends. Facing a diagnosis of 'The Big C' can be terrifying and for most people their treatment plan and daunting future path is presented to them as a fait accompli. The author's mother Gemma Bond chose a path less trodden and this book beautifully documents the emotional rollercoaster she went on, and the physical challenges she faced. Because Laura has a journalistic mind she has thoroughly researched and really dug out not only the facts and science behind alternative treatments and therapies, but she also provides a very human approach from her experience of supporting her mum. Best of all she clearly lays out how to source these options and gives realistic suggestions. This book is unique and it's also a brilliant resource for the currently 'well'. When it comes to building immunity and cancer prevention, there little to rival it. It's moving, inspirational, informative and wonderfully uplifting all at the same time * Janey Lee Grace, TV and radio presenter and author of Imperfectly Natural Woman and Look Great Naturally Without Ditching the Lipstick *An excellent source of information; highly recommended! * Jonathan V. Wright MD *

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Book SynopsisProviding an approachable introduction to exercise oncology as well as unparalleled preparation for those preparing for credentialing in exercise oncology through the American College of Sports Medicine®, ACSM's Essentials of Exercise Oncology is your go-to guide to understanding the intricate relationship between exercise and cancer treatment. This concise text explores the epidemiology and biology of cancer, the physiological effects of exercise training on cancer development and prevention, and exercise prescription for individuals at various stages of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship, as well as the behavioral and logistical challenges unique to engaging cancer patients and survivors in physical activity. Reflecting the authoritative expertise of the American College of Sports Medicine and featuring a wealth of learning tools and ancillary resources, this unique volume equips students and professionals alike with the knowledge and confidence to ef

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Book SynopsisFeminism is hated because women are hated'Why do some women support right-wing movements, even though they curtail their freedoms? Andrea Dworkin's timeless, visionary analysis goes to the heart of this contradiction, exploring the Right's positions on abortion, sexuality, racism and antifeminism, and showing how it attempts both to exploit and to quiet women's deepest fears of male violence. The right-wing woman, Dworkin contends, acquiesces to male authority for protection and some semblance of power: because survival depends on it'. Groundbreaking' Bella AbzugHer razor-sharp analysis of why so many women are attracted to a politics that despises their rights is more relevant today than ever' Guardian

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Book SynopsisA collection of funerary texts from a variety of sources, dating from the fifteenth to the fourth century BC. It consists of spells, prayers and incantations, and contains the words of power to overcome obstacles in the afterlife. It offers insights into ancient Egypt.

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Book SynopsisSUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERNUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom one of our greatest voices in modern philosophy, author of The Course of Love, The Consolations of Philosophy, The Art of Travel and The School of Life''A serious and optimistic set of practical ideas that could improve and alter the way we live'' Jeanette Winterson, The Times''A beautiful, inspiring book... offering a glimpse of a more enlightened path'' Sunday Telegraph''Smart, stimulating, sensitive. A timely and perceptive appreciation of how much wisdom is embodied in religious traditions and how we godless moderns might learn from it'' Financial Times''There isn''t a page in this book that doesn''t contain a striking idea or a stimulating parallel'' Mail on SundayAlain de Botton takes us one step further than Dawkins or Hitchens ventured - into a world of ideas beyond the God debate...All of us, whether religious, agnostic or atheist, are searching for meaning. And in this wise and life-affirming book, non-believer Alain de Botton both rejects the supernatural claims of the major religions and points out just how many good ideas they sometimes have about how we should live.And he suggests that non-believers can learn and steal from them.Picking and choosing from the thousands of years of advice assembled by the world''s great religions, Alain de Botton presents a range of fascinating ideas and practical insights on art, community, love, friendship, work, life and death. He shows how they can be of use to us all, irrespective of whether we do or don''t believe.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewTherapists have long felt required to keep their own emotional wounds and pain hidden from their patients. As finite human beings we are all subject to the traumas of death and loss, and I applaud this volume for bringing our existential vulnerabilities into a professional dialogue. Our patients can only benefit from this open and gripping acknowledgment of our existential kinship in the same darkness. -- Robert Stolorow, Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Los Angeles For therapists whose life work is caring for others, this book is an essential read. Theoretically sophisticated, insightful, and moving, the contributors address experiences of loss in therapy that have barely garnered passing consideration. By drawing our attention to the dynamics of grief and loss in the clinical situation, the authors have also, with great poignancy, underscored the beauty and meaning of therapeutic relationships. -- Brian Rasmussen, University of British Columbia, Okanagan Rarely does one come across a book that combines good writing, good thinking, and good feeling. Well, here is that book. Adelman and Malawista's assemblage of reports and reflections on the loss of family members, patients, therapists, and institutions enhances our capacity for empathy and attunement with individuals facing such calamities. Their book mobilizes serious contemplation about human relationships that are simultaneously transient and everlasting. A bit of sadness follows, yet such 'good' sadness leads to psychic growth, maturity, and wisdom. -- Salman Akhtar, Jefferson Medical College In this remarkable volume, psychoanalysts and psychoanalytic psychotherapists explore their reactions to their encounter with death and loss: with patients' unexpected death, with their own life-threatening illnesses and personal mourning processes affecting their work, and with their philosophical posture to the challenge of death in health and illness. In the process, the authors reexamine critically psychoanalytic literature on depression and mourning and reveal their personal ways of dealing with experiences of death and mourning. A thought-provoking and moving work that will help mental-health professionals deepen their clinical expertise in dealing with this unavoidable aspect of human experience. -- Otto F. Kernberg, PhD, Weill Medical College, Cornell University This book makes a valuable contribution to a contemporary perspective on the analyst's experience within the therapeutic situation. Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association The Therapist in Mourning is a thoughtful examination of grief in the psychotherapeutic relationship. OmegaTable of ContentsContents Acknowledgments List of Contributors "Another Kind of Sorrow," a poem by Judy Bolz Preface Introduction Part I. The Therapist's Experience of Loss 1. From the Faraway Nearby: Perspectives on the Integration of Loss, by Kerry L. Malawista and Linda Kanefield 2. Experiences of Loss at the End of Analysis: The Analyst's Response to Termination, by Judith Viorst 3. Missing Myself, by Sandra Buechler Part II. When a Patient Dies 4. The Hand of Fate: On Mourning the Death of a Patient, by Anne J. Adelman 5. Little Boy Lost, by Arlene Kramer Richards 6. When a Patient Dies: Reflections on the Death of Three Patients, by Sybil Houlding 7. When What We Have to Offer Isn't Enough: Suicide in Clinical Practice, by Catherine L. Anderson Part III. At the Crossroads of the Therapist's Personal and Professional Worlds 8. When the Frame Shifts: A Multilayered Perspective on Illness in the Therapist, by Jenifer Nields 9. The Loss of an Institution: Mourning Chestnut Lodge, by Richard M. Waugaman 10. The Death of the Analyst, the Death of the Analytic Community, and Bad Conduct, by Robert M. Galatzer-Levy 11. The Analyst's Death-Apprehension yet not Comprehension, by Barbara Stimmel Part IV. When Disaster Strikes a Community 12. Broken Promises, Shattered Dreams, Wordless Endings, by Sylvia J. Schneller 13. What the Living Did: September 11 and Its Aftermath, by Billie A. Pivnick 14. The Loss of Normal: Ten Years as a U.S. Navy Physician Since 9/11, by Russell B. Carr 15. Time, by Robert Winer Conclusion "The Five Stages of Grief," a poem by Linda Pastan Index

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Book SynopsisBelief: surely it?s a relic from the past, a hangover from a superstitious age that is totally out of sync with today?s rational, science-led culture? ''A timely, often bracing and always highly stimulating book.'' Tom Holland, author of Dominion and co-host of The Rest is History In today?s science-driven, rational world, belief is dismissed as an artefact of a bygone era ? something absurd at best, harmful at worst. The prevailing narratives paint belief as primitive, weird, even dangerous. But as life grows ever more confusing and our societies more atomised, contemplating something bigger than ourselves has never been more vital. Alister McGrath offers a fresh perspective on belief, presenting it not as a weakness of rational thought but as an essential tool for navigating uncertainty. Elegant and thought-provoking, Why We Believe reveals how belief provides meaning in the face of existential despair, how it fosters community and offers solace. As society moves beyond the dismissive rhetoric surrounding people of faith, here is a powerful manifesto for the re-enchantment of the Western mind. ''Scholarly, compulsively readable and with gems of information on every page... a must read.'' Revd Fergus Butler-Gallie, author of A Field Guide to the English Clergy

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Book SynopsisA classic collection of hymns and choruses.Sankey's Sacred Songs and Solos was developed by Ira D. Sankey as a resource for his concerts and revival meetings in the late 19th century. This collection is still popular today, with a wide selection of hymns and songs on many different themes.

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Book SynopsisComing to an autism discovery late in life is a new beginning - an opportunity to come home to yourself and to start living your life authentically, in a way which is aligned to your needs.This compassionate and courageous guide centres the experiences of late discovered autistic women, and helps you advocate for yourself with a greater degree of self-awareness. With chapters on everything from masking, mental health, meltdowns, menopause, burnout and health to sensory processing, emotions, relationships, and work - this important book will help you to nurture your strengths as an autistic woman, process and respond to the challenges and struggles you face, and find a lifelong sense of belonging.

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Book SynopsisThe world glorifies youth and degrades old age. The Gift of Years flies in the face of this conventional wisdom. It is a wonderful celebration of the blessings of growing older, clear-eyed and unsentimental about the reality of the ageing process but showing us that our later years are gift, not burden.

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Book SynopsisOne of the best-loved books of Christianity after the Bible, now in a new translation  A passionate celebration of God and his love, mercy, and holiness, The Imitation of Christ has inspired conversion and stimulated religious devotion for more than five hundred years. With great personal conviction, the medieval monk Thomas à Kempis demonstrates the individual’s reliance on God and on the words of Christ, and the futility of life without faith. Thomas spent some seventy years of his life in the reclusive environment of monasteries, yet in this astonishing work he demonstrates an encompassing understanding of human nature, and his writing speaks to readers of every age and every nationality. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history anTrade ReviewIf a man tells you that he is fond of the Imitation, view him with sudden suspicion; he is either a dabbler or a saint...Heaven help us if we find easy reading in the Imitation of Christ -- Ronald KnoxNone, I believe, except the Bible, has been so universally read and loved by Christians of all tongues and sects -- Thomas CarlyleThe most influential devotional book in Western Christian history -- Professor John van Engen

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Book SynopsisFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author comes a true story of two deeply troubled boys both in need of a loving home.This is the sixth title in the series.The Watsons are astonished when they answer their front door to find their case worker with a small boy on the doorstep. Jenson is just nine years old. He was removed from his home thirty minutes earlier when it was discovered his mother had left him at home while she went on holiday with her boyfriend.A couple of weeks later Casey is in for a second shock when she is asked to take a second nine-year-old boy, Georgie. Georgie is autistic and has been in a children's home since he was a toddler. The home is closing and social services need somewhere temporary for him to stay. With her own grown up son, Kieron, having Asperger's (a mild form of autism), Casey knows this is one child she cannot say no to.The relationship between Jenson and Georgie is difficult from the outset. Jenson is rebellious and full of attitude and he kicks off at anything, constantly winding Georgie up. Georgie doesn't cope well with change and is soon in a permanent state of stress. Despite Casey's best efforts, her innate love for the children is being tested and she begins to question if she can handle Jenson's cruelty.But overtime it becomes clear that the boys have formed an unlikely bond. Could this be the solution to all of their troubles?

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Book SynopsisA full-color guide to protection, cleansing, and countermagick with crystals

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Book SynopsisDeveloped at Philadelphia’s world-renowned Wills Eye Hospital, the Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology series covers the most clinically relevant aspects of ophthalmology in a highly visual, easy-to-use format. Vibrant, full-color photos and a consistent outline structure present a succinct, high-yield approach to the seven topics covered by this popular series: Cornea, Retina, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, and Uveitis. This in-depth, focused approach makes each volume an excellent companion to the larger Wills Eye Manual as well as a practical stand-alone reference for students, residents, and practitioners in every area of ophthalmology.  The updated Retina volume includes: Expert, state-of-the-art guidance on the diagnosis and management of vitreoretinal diseases, ideal for practicing ophthalmologists, retinal specialists, fellows, and residents More than 40

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Book SynopsisThe very best journalism from one of Britain's most admired and outspoken science writers, author of the bestselling Bad Science and Bad Pharma.In Bad Science, Ben Goldacre hilariously exposed the tricks that quacks and journalists use to distort science. In Bad Pharma, he put the $600 billion global pharmaceutical industry under the microscope. Now the pick of the journalism by one of our wittiiest, most indignant and most fearless commentators on the worlds of medicine and science is collected in one volume.Trade Review‘In a busy world where most of us believe what we’re told, the science writer Goldacre looks behind the quackery. “Science is squabble,” he says: he uses close critical appraisal to show that many medical claims are akin to magic and that television presents “real” science as cheap stage effects. And don’t even get him started on bad academia, biased government and credulous media. In short, everything you take at face value is wrong. Maybe even this review: now read Ben.’ The Times ‘Witty and snarky and made me laugh out loud’ Independent on Sunday ‘An accessible and amusing rant on science and society’ Monocle From the reviews of ‘Bad Science’: ‘For sheer savagery, the illusion-destroying, joyous attack on the self-regarding, know-nothing orthodoxies of the modern middle classes, “Bad Science” can not be beaten. You’ll laugh your head off, then throw all those expensive health foods in the bin.’ Trevor Philips, Observer (Book of the Year) ‘Unmissable…laying about himself in a froth of entirely justified indignation, Goldacre slams the mountebanks and bullshitters who misuse science. Few escape: drug companies, self-styled nutritionists, deluded researchers and journalists all get thoroughly duffed up. It is enormously enjoyable.’ The Times (Book of the Year) From the reviews of ‘Bad Pharma’: ‘This is a book to make you enraged – properly, bone-shakingly furious…A work of brilliance.’ Daily Telegraph ‘An important book. Ben Goldacre is angry, and by the time you put ‘Bad Pharma’ down, you should be too.’ New Statesman ‘A book that deserves to be widely read, because anyone who does read it cannot help feeling both uncomfortable and angry.’ Economist

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Book SynopsisFROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE THINGS YOU CAN SEE ONLY WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD'Reading this is like receiving a warm hug' Vex King, author of Good Vibes, Good Life'A warm and reassuring path through the most challenging moments of our lives' Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone***Modern life doesn't always go our way. Loss, rejection, uncertainty and loneliness are unavoidable parts of the human experience -- but there is solace to be found. In When Things Don't Go Your Way, Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim provides simple but powerful wisdom for navigating life's challenges. Through his trademark combination of beautiful illustrations, insightful stories, and contemplative aphorisms, Sunim helps us reframe our mindsets and develop emotional agility. When Things Don't Go Your Way is a soothing balm that helps us all find courage and comfort when we need it most. Haemin Sunim, Top 5 bestselling non-Christian religious author of all-time (UK), Nielsen, January 2025

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Book SynopsisExamines the beginning of the Christian movement during the first centureis AD, and the explosive force of its expansion throughout the Roman world.Table of ContentsPart 1 From Jerusalem to Rome: the Jewish background; the earliest church; the Gentile Church; encounter with the Roman empire. Part 2 Faith and order: the bonds of unity; gnosticism; the ministry and the Bible; forms of the ministry. Part 3 Expansion and growth: causes of success; the geographical extension of the Church; the defence of the faith. Part 4 Justin and Irenaeus: Justin Martyr; Irenaeus. Part 5 Easter, the monarchian controversy, and tertullian: Easter; the monarchian controversy; tertullian. Part 6 Clement of Alexandria and Origen: Clement of Alexandria; Origen. Part 7 Church, state and society in the 3rd century: the pagan revival and the persecution of Decius; Cyprian; the great persecution and its consequences. Part 8 Constantine and the council of Nicaea. Part 9 The Arian controversy after the council of Nicaea: from Nicaea to the death of Constantine; the Church under the sons of Constantine; from Julian to Theodosius I. Part 10 The conflict of paganism and Christianity in the 4th century. Part 11 Church, state and society from Julian to Theodosius. Part 12 The ascetic movement. Part 13 The controversy about Origen and the tragedy of John Chrysostom. Part 14 The problem of the person of Christ: Diodore, Theodore, and Apollinaris; Cyril and Nestorius; the "Monophysite" council of Ephesus and reaction at Chalcedon; the search for reconciliation; the doctrine of one will. Part 15 The development of Latin Christian thought: Jerome and the beginnings of maturity; the conversion of Augustine; the Donatist schism and the problem of coercion; "The City of God" and the Pelagian controversy; the holy trinity. Part 16 The papacy. Part 17 The Church and the Barbarians. Part 18 Worship and art: liturgy; daily offices; early Church music; Christian art.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Medieval Europe is a remarkably detailed and readable book, and, at only 250 pages in length it is, unlike the Middle Ages, both brief and clear.”—Dominic Green, Minerva “Shoemaker makes his case with admirable clarity, and objectivity” — Guy de Gaynesford, Faith

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Book SynopsisDoes history matter? This book argues not that history matters, but that Islamic history does. This Very Short Introduction introduces the story of Islamic history; the controversies surrounding its study; and the significance that it holds - for Muslims and for non-Muslims alike.Opening with a lucid overview of the rise and spread of Islam, from the seventh to twenty first century, the book charts the evolution of what was originally a small, localised community of believers into an international religion with over a billion adherents. Chapters are also dedicated to the peoples - Arabs, Persians, and Turks - who shaped Islamic history, and to three representative institutions - the mosque, jihad, and the caliphate - that highlight Islam''s diversity over time.Finally, the roles that Islamic history has played in both religious and political contexts are analysed, while stressing the unique status that history enjoys amongst Muslims, especially compared to its lowly place in Western societies where history is often seen as little more than something that is not to be repeated.Some of the questions that will be answered are: How did Islam arise from the obscurity of seventh century Arabia to the headlines of twenty first century media? How do we know what we claim to know about Islam''s rise and development? Why does any of this matter, either to Muslims or to non-Muslims?ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewThe book is extremely lucid, readable, sensibly organised, and wears its considerable learning, as they say, 'lightly'. * BBC History Magazine *I cannot imagine any reader not profiting from this tight-packed and intelligently presented text. * BBC History Magazine *Brilliant little book...This highly approachable text is evidently backed by a deep scholarship and is full of eye-catching perspectives. * Steven Poole, The Guardian *Silverstein, who teaches the subject at Oxford University, is up-to-date, shrewd and often witty...the book's lucidity, intelligence and indeed its brevity make it an ideal introduction to the field of study...The book is a gem, and it deserves a wide readership well beyond the academic community. * David Morgan, TLS *Table of Contents1. The story of Islamic history ; 2. Peoples and cultures ; 3. Institutions ; 4. The sources ; 5. Competing approaches ; 6. Religious significance ; 7. Political significance ; Conclusions ; Further reading

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