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Book SynopsisWhy do we need sleep? How much sleep is enough? What is sleep? What happens when we don''t get enough? We spend about a third of our lives asleep - it plays a crucial role in our health and wellbeing. References to sleep abound in literature and art, and sleep has been recognized as fundamental to the human condition for thousands of years. Over the past century, our knowledge of how sleep occurs, what it does, and what happens to our health if we do not have enough has developed hugely. The impact of poor sleep on our quality of life is also gaining recognition and the prevalence of sleep disorders in the population appears to be increasing as we live ever stressful lives.This Very Short Introduction addresses the biological and psychological aspects of sleep, providing a basic understanding of what sleep is and how it is measured, looking at sleep through the human lifespan and the causes and consequences of major sleep disorders. Russell G. Foster and Steven W. Lockley go on to consider the impact of modern society, examining the relationship between sleep and work hours, and the impact of our 24/7 society.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.Table of Contents1. The history of sleep ; 2. The generation and regeneration of sleep ; 3. The sleeping brain ; 4. The reasons for sleep ; 5. The seven ages of sleep ; 6. When sleep suffers ; 7. Sleep and health ; 8. Society and sleep ; 9. The 24/7 society ; References ; Further reading

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Book SynopsisOffers an introduction to the background, text, and context of the book of Acts, as well as chapter-by-chapter notes and comments in which are provided insights and answers to questions that have long plagued preachers and parishioners, teachers and students.

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Book SynopsisA primer to the New Testament for those new to the material or those seeking deeper insights, from a master biblical scholarTrade Review“No book can do everything, not even in 850 pages, and no author can encompass the whole wealth of contemporary thought. Father Brown’s forthright declaration of his convictions in the foreword and his resolute defense of them in his exegesis rest on a robust confidence in reason and a moderate and balanced traditionalism. This judicious and reassuring approach may comfort many.”—Anthony J. Saldarini, New York Times Book Review“During his career, Brown has enlightened and challenged scholars. Here he brings his extensive knowledge to bear in a volume primarily for beginners, though it will serve equally well those who are not.”—Library Journal“This volume is, as always with Brown, beautifully written, and magisterial in its scholarship. . . . It is a fitting climax to his life’s work.”—Nicholas King SJ, The Tablet

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Book SynopsisTraverses the shoals of legal thought and liturgical practice in ancient Israel. The author explains the role of the Tabernacle of the Wilderness as the all-important center of Israelite worship, the locus of the priestly orders, and practices of purity to which the congregation repaired for penitence and reconciliation, restoration and renewal.

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Book SynopsisThe Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against ThemA must-read for anyone committed to living a healthier, toxin-free life.' David Perlmutter, author of #1 New York Times bestseller, Grain BrainDr Cohen expertly dissects exactly where you are getting harmful exposures that wreak havoc on your immunity, and she gives practical advice on how to dodge and weave around those toxic obstacles. This is the book for you if you want to optimize your longevity.' William Li, New York Times bestselling author of Eatto Beat DiseaseImmune conditions and autoimmune diseases are skyrocketing in our modern world, driven by hidden triggers in our environment. From unregulated chemicals and radiation to light and noise pollution, these immune-disrupting agents (IDCs) push our bodies into chronic illness. While factors like age, medication use, and overall health play a role, many doctors are struggling to offer effective, sustainable solutions.In Detoxify, integrative rheumatologist Dr. Aly Cohendrawing on over two decades of clinical experienceoffers a powerful, practical guide to reducing immune system stress and activating your body's natural detoxification pathways. Using accessible language, Dr. Cohen reveals the surprising links between everyday toxins and chronic symptoms, uncovering what's hiding in our water, food, personal care products, and household items. More importantly, she provides simple, cost-effective steps to help you lead a toxin-reduced life, no matter your budget or lifestyle.You'll explore Dr. Cohen's 4A's of environmental health, conduct a full-body risk assessment, and follow a transformative 21-day plan to cut exposure and boost your detox process. This comprehensive resource also includes lab test recommendations, DIY recipes for household and personal care products, the Detoxify Food Pyramid, and over two dozen delicious, detoxifying recipes. With Detoxify, you'll have the tools to make practical lifestyle changes that can alleviate chronic illness, strengthen your immune system, and enhance your quality of life.

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Book SynopsisThe Quakers are a fascinating religious group both in their origins and in the variety of reinterpretations of the faith since. Emerging from the social unrest of the English civil war, the Quakers have gone on to have an influence way beyond their numbers: be it their continued stance against war or their pioneering work against slavery. At the same time, Quakers maintain a distinctive worship method to achieve the direct encounter with God which has been at the heart of the movement since its beginning. This book charts the history of Quakerism and its present-day diversity, and outlines its approach to worship, belief, theology and language, and ecumenism.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.Table of Contents1. Who are the Quakers? ; 2. The History of Quakerism ; 3. Worship ; 4. Belief ; 5. Theology and Language ; 6. Ecumenism ; 7. The Future of Quakerism ; Timeline ; Further Reading ; Glossary ; References

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Book SynopsisThe development of new drugs is very complex, costly and risky. Its success is highly dependent on an intense collaboration and interaction between many departments within the drug development organization, external investigators and service providers, in constant dialogue with regulatory authorities, payers, academic experts, clinicians and patient organizations. Within the different phases of the drug life cycle, drug development is by far the most crucial part for the initial and continued success of a drug on the market. This book offers an introduction to the field of drug development with a clear overview of the different processes that lead to a successful new medicine and of the regulatory pathways that are used to launch a new drug that are both safe and efficacious. This is the most comprehensive and detailed book on drug development I have ever read and I feel that it is likely to become a staple of drug development courses, such as those taught at Masters LTable of ContentsSeries Foreword ix Preface xi Acknowledgement xiii Abbreviations xv Introduction xxi 1 Drug Life Cycle 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Drivers of the search for a new drug 2 1.3 Structure of a drug life cycle 5 1.4 Costs and risks of drug research and development 6 1.5 Risk of drug R&D 7 1.6 Value for patient and society 9 1.7 The end of a drug’s life 9 1.8 Management 10 References 10 2 Drug Discovery and Design 13 2.1 Introduction 13 2.2 Approaches in drug discovery 14 2.3 The drug discovery process 17 References 21 3 Drug Development: General Aspects 23 3.1 Introduction 23 3.2 The objective of drug development 23 3.3 Drug development organisations and teams 24 3.4 Drug development streams 27 3.5 Phases in drug development 36 3.6 Regulatory environment 44 3.7 Quality management 58 3.8 Project risk management 75 3.9 Ethical considerations 79 References 88 4 Methods and Techniques Used in Drug Development 91 4.1 Introduction 91 4.2 Chemical and pharmaceutical development 91 4.3 Non-clinical development 106 4.4 Clinical development 139 References 166 5 The Early Development of a New Drug 169 5.1 Introduction 169 5.2 Preclinical phase 170 5.3 Clinical phase 200 References 251 6 The Late Development of a New Drug 253 6.1 Introduction 253 6.2 Pre-approval development 254 6.3 Marketing authorisation 316 6.4 Post-approval development 328 References 347 7 Special Drug Developments 351 7.1 Introduction 351 7.2 Development of orphan drugs 351 7.3 Paediatric drug development 354 7.4 Geriatric drug development 356 7.5 Development of fixed-dose drug combinations 358 7.6 Other special drug developments 360 References 360 8 Drug Commercialisation 361 8.1 Introduction 361 8.2 Market access 363 8.3 Pharmaceutical marketing 370 8.4 Independent drug information 382 8.5 Rational use of medicines 383 References 384 Epilogue 387 Index 391

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Book SynopsisGet rid of GERD for good Is your heartburn making you dread meal times? No matter how delicious a feast is before you, the prospect of that burning pain, nausea, and even vomiting can be enough to make you turn away.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with the Acid Reflux Diet 5 Chapter 1: Saying Goodbye to Reflux: Your Road to a Reflux-Free Lifestyle 7 Chapter 2: The Lowdown on Acid Reflux 17 Chapter 3: Recognizing the Dangers of the Condition 31 Chapter 4: Digesting the Gastrointestinal Triggers (Or Not!) 51 Chapter 5: Finding Relief in the Medicine Cabinet and Beyond 71 Part II: Making Diet and Lifestyle Changes 97 Chapter 6: Getting Started on the Acid Reflux Diet 99 Chapter 7: That Thing You Do: Embracing Lifestyle Changes 121 Chapter 8: Staying Fit, Inside and Out 131 Part III: Symptom-Soothing Recipes 137 Chapter 9: Beginning with Breakfast 139 Chapter 10: Fulfilling Lunches 161 Chapter 11: Delectable Dinners 179 Chapter 12: Appetizers and Snacks 201 Chapter 13: Easing and Pleasing Beverages 213 Chapter 14: Worry-Free Desserts 227 Part IV: Solutions for Specific Situations 241 Chapter 15: Finding Safe Dishes When You’re Eating Out 243 Chapter 16: From Pregnancy to the Golden Years: Managing Acid Reflux in Special Communities 249 Chapter 17: When Diet and Alternative Therapies Don’t Cut It: Surgical Options 255 Part V: The Part of Tens 265 Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Simple Ways to Change Your Eating Habits 267 Chapter 19: Ten Changes You Can Make in the Kitchen 273 Chapter 20: Ten Myths about Acid Reflux 277 Chapter 21: Ten Benefits of Getting Rid of Acid Reflux 281 Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 287 Index 291

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Book SynopsisRegarded as the leading text in Christian theology for the last 25 years, Alister E. McGrath s The Christian Theology Reader is now available in a new 5th edition featuring completely revised and updated content.Table of ContentsPreface xv Approaching the Readings xvii To the Student: How to Use This Book xix To the Teacher: How to Use This Book xxi Video Resources for This Textbook xxiii The Development of Christian Theology: An Historical Overview xxv Acknowledgments xxxi 1 Getting Started: Preliminaries 1 Introduction 2 1.1 Justin Martyr on Philosophy and Theology 5 1.2 Clement of Alexandria on Philosophy and Theology 6 1.3 Tertullian on the Relationship between Philosophy and Heresy 7 1.4 Augustine of Hippo on Philosophy and Theology 9 1.5 The Nicene Creed 10 1.6 The Apostles’ Creed 12 1.7 Anselm of Canterbury’s Proof for the Existence of God 13 1.8 Gaunilo’s Reply to Anselm’s Argument 14 1.9 Thomas Aquinas on Proofs for the Existence of God 16 1.10 Thomas Aquinas on the Principle of Analogy 19 1.11 William of Ockham on Proofs for the Existence of God 21 1.12 Martin Luther on the Theology of the Cross 23 1.13 John Calvin on the Nature of Faith 24 1.14 The Heidelberg Catechism on Images of God 26 1.15 John Locke on the Formation of the Concept of God 27 1.16 René Descartes on the Existence of God 28 1.17 Blaise Pascal on Proofs for the Existence of God 29 1.18 Blaise Pascal on the Hiddenness of God 31 1.19 Immanuel Kant on Anselm’s Ontological Argument 32 1.20 Søren Kierkegaard on the Subjectivity of Truth 33 1.21 The First Vatican Council on Faith and Reason 34 1.22 John Henry Newman on the Grounds of Faith 36 1.23 Adolf von Harnack on the Origins of Dogma 38 1.24 Karl Barth on the Nature and Task of Theology 39 1.25 Ludwig Wittgenstein on Analogy 41 1.26 Ludwig Wittgenstein on Proofs for the Existence of God 42 1.27 Vladimir Lossky on Apophatic Approaches to Theology 43 1.28 Dietrich Bonhoeffer on God in a Secular World 45 1.29 Paul Tillich on the Method of Correlation 47 1.30 Ian T. Ramsey on the Language of Christian Doctrine 49 1.31 Sallie McFague on Metaphor in Theology 50 1.32 Gustavo Gutiérrez on Theology as Critical Reflection 52 1.33 Brian A. Gerrish on Accommodation in Calvin’s Theology 54 1.34 George Lindbeck on Postliberal Approaches to Doctrine 55 1.35 Dumitru Stăniloae on the Nature of Dogma 58 1.36 Kevin Vanhoozer on the Challenge of Postmodernity for Theology 60 1.37 John Polkinghorne on Motivated Belief in Theology 62 1.38 Pope Francis on Faith and Truth in Theology and the Church 64 For Further Reading 66 2 The Sources of Theology 67 Introduction 68 2.1 Melito of Sardis on Typology and Old Testament Interpretation 71 2.2 Irenaeus of Lyons on the Role of Tradition 73 2.3 Hippolytus on Typological Interpretation of Scripture 74 2.4 Clement of Alexandria on the Fourfold Interpretation of Scripture 75 2.5 Tertullian on Tradition and Apostolic Succession 76 2.6 Origen on the Three Ways of Reading Scripture 77 2.7 Cyril of Jerusalem on the Role of Creeds 78 2.8 Augustine of Hippo on the Literal and Allegorical Senses of Scripture 79 2.9 Jerome on the Role of Scripture 80 2.10 Vincent of Lérins on the Role of Tradition 82 2.11 Bernard of Clairvaux on the Allegorical Sense of Scripture 83 2.12 Stephen Langton on the Moral Sense of Scripture 84 2.13 Ludolf of Saxony on Reading Scripture Imaginatively 85 2.14 Jacques Lefèvre d’Etaples on the Senses of Scripture 86 2.15 Martin Luther on the Fourfold Sense of Scripture 88 2.16 Martin Luther on Revelation in Christ 89 2.17 John Calvin on the Natural Knowledge of God 91 2.18 John Calvin on the Relationship between the Old and New Testaments 92 2.19 The Council of Trent on Scripture and Tradition 93 2.20 The Gallic Confession on the Canon of Scripture 94 2.21 The Belgic Confession on the Book of Nature 96 2.22 Melchior Cano on the Church as an Interpreter of Scripture 97 2.23 The Formula of Concord on Scripture and the Theologians 98 2.24 Robert Bellarmine on Protestant Biblical Interpretation 99 2.25 The King James Translators on Biblical Translation 100 2.26 Sir Thomas Browne on the Two Books of Revelation 102 2.27 Francis White on Scripture and Tradition 104 2.28 Jonathan Edwards on the Beauty of Creation 105 2.29 William Paley on the Wisdom of the Creation 106 2.30 Johann Adam Möhler on Living Tradition 108 2.31 John Henry Newman on the Role of Tradition 110 2.32 Charles Hodge on the Inspiration of Scripture 113 2.33 Gerard Manley Hopkins on God’s Grandeur in Nature 114 2.34 Charles Gore on the Relationship between Dogma and the New Testament 115 2.35 James Orr on the Centrality of Revelation for Christianity 117 2.36 Wilhelm Herrmann on the Nature of Revelation 118 2.37 Karl Barth on Revelation as God’s Self-Disclosure 121 2.38 Emil Brunner on the Personal Nature of Revelation 123 2.39 Rudolf Bultmann on Demythologization and Biblical Interpretation 124 2.40 Pope Pius XII on the Authority of the Vulgate Translation of the Bible 126 2.41 Austin Farrer on Demythologization, History, and Biblical Interpretation 127 2.42 Gerhard von Rad on Typology and Biblical Interpretation 129 2.43 Karl Rahner on the Authority of Scripture 131 2.44 Brevard S. Childs on the Canonical Interpretation of Scripture 133 2.45 Phyllis Trible on Feminist Biblical Interpretation 134 2.46 John Meyendorff on Living Tradition 137 2.47 James I. Packer on the Nature of Revelation 138 2.48 Thomas F. Torrance on Karl Barth’s Criticism of Natural Theology 140 2.49 The Catechism of the Catholic Church on Scripture and Tradition 143 2.50 N. T. Wright on the Authority of Biblical Narratives 145 2.51 Alister E. McGrath on a Christian Approach to Natural≈Theology 147 For Further Reading 148 3 The Doctrine of God 150 Introduction 151 3.1 Athenagoras of Athens on the Christian God 155 3.2 Irenaeus of Lyons on the Origin of Evil 156 3.3 Irenaeus of Lyons on the Trinity 157 3.4 Tertullian on Creation from Preexistent Matter 158 3.5 Origen on Creation from Preexistent Matter 159 3.6 Origen on the Relationship between God and Evil 160 3.7 Gregory of Nyssa on Human Analogies of the Trinity 161 3.8 Basil of Caesarea on the Work of the Holy Spirit 163 3.9 Gregory of Nazianzus on the Gradual Revelation of the Trinity 165 3.10 Athanasius of Alexandria on the Holy Spirit and the Trinity 166 3.11 Hilary of Poitiers on the Trinity 167 3.12 Augustine of Hippo on the Trinity 168 3.13 Augustine of Hippo on the Relationship between God and Evil 172 3.14 Epiphanius of Constantia on Sabellianism 173 3.15 Cyril of Alexandria on the Role of the Holy Spirit 174 3.16 John of Damascus on the Holy Spirit 175 3.17 The Eleventh Council of Toledo on the Trinity 176 3.18 Anselm of Canterbury on the Compassion of God 177 3.19 Richard of St. Victor on Love within the Trinity 178 3.20 Alexander of Hales on the Suffering of God in Christ 180 3.21 Thomas Aquinas on Divine Omnipotence 181 3.22 Bonaventure of Bagnoregio on the Origin of Evil 182 3.23 Julian of Norwich on God as Our Mother 183 3.24 William of Ockham on the Two Powers of God 184 3.25 Thomas à Kempis on the Limits of Trinitarian Speculation 185 3.26 John Calvin on the Providence of God 186 3.27 Benedict Spinoza on the Impassibility of God 188 3.28 F. D. E. Schleiermacher on the Trinity 189 3.29 Karl Barth on the “Otherness” of God 190 3.30 Jürgen Moltmann on the Suffering of God 191 3.31 Hans Urs von Balthasar on the Glory of God 193 3.32 Leonardo Boff on the Trinity as Good News for the Poor 195 3.33 Robert Jenson on the Trinity 197 3.34 Hans Küng on the Immutability of God 200 3.35 Eberhard Jüngel on the Crucified God 202 3.36 Jacques Ellul on the Theology of Icons 203 3.37 Walter Kasper on the Rationality of the Trinity 205 3.38 Paul Jewett on Noninclusive Language and the Trinity 207 3.39 John Milbank on the Trinity in a Postmodern Age 209 3.40 Elizabeth A. Johnson on Male and Female Images of God 211 3.41 Anne Carr on Feminism and the Maleness of God 213 3.42 Sarah Coakley on Social Models of the Trinity 215 3.43 David Bentley Hart on God and Evil 217 For Further Reading 219 4 The Person of Christ 221 Introduction 222 4.1 Ignatius of Antioch on Docetism 225 4.2 Irenaeus of Lyons on Gnosticism in Christology 226 4.3 Tertullian on Patripassianism 227 4.4 Tertullian on the Incarnation 227 4.5 Novatian on the Divinity of Christ 229 4.6 Origen on the Two Natures of Christ 230 4.7 Arius on the Status of Christ 231 4.8 Athanasius of Alexandria on the Two Natures of Christ 232 4.9 Apollinarius of Laodicea on the Person of Christ 233 4.10 Gregory of Nazianzus on Apollinarianism 234 4.11 Theodore of Mopsuestia on the “Union of Good Pleasure” 235 4.12 Nestorius on the Term Theotokos 236 4.13 Cyril of Alexandria on the Incarnation 238 4.14 Pope Leo the Great on the Two Natures of Christ 239 4.15 The Chalcedonian Definition of the Christian Faith 241 4.16 John of Damascus on the Incarnation and Icons 243 4.17 Honorius of Autun on the Cause of the Incarnation 244 4.18 Thomas Aquinas on the Necessity of the Incarnation 245 4.19 Gregory Palamas on the Divine Condescension in the Incarnation 246 4.20 Martin Luther’s Critique of Nestorianism 247 4.21 François Turrettini on the Threefold Office of Christ 249 4.22 Gotthold Ephraim Lessing on the Ditch of History 250 4.23 F. D. E. Schleiermacher on the “Natural Heresies” of Christianity 252 4.24 Martin Kähler on the Historical Jesus 254 4.25 George Tyrrell on the Christ of Liberal Protestantism 257 4.26 Albert Schweitzer on the Failure of the “Quest of the Historical Jesus” 259 4.27 G. K. Chesterton on the Incarnation, Myth, and Reason 260 4.28 P. T. Forsyth on the Person of Christ 262 4.29 Dorothy L. Sayers on Christology and Dogma 263 4.30 Paul Tillich on the Dispensability of the Historical Jesus 264 4.31 Wolfhart Pannenberg on the Indispensability of the Historical Jesus 266 4.32 Thomas F. Torrance on the Incarnation and Soteriology 268 4.33 Rosemary Radford Ruether on the Maleness of Christ 270 4.34 Morna D. Hooker on Chalcedon and the New Testament 273 4.35 N. T. Wright on History and Christology 275 4.36 Janet Martin Soskice on Christ’s Significance for Women 278 For Further Reading 280 5 Salvation in Christ 281 Introduction 282 5.1 Irenaeus of Lyons on the “Ransom” Theory of the Atonement 285 5.2 Irenaeus of Lyons on “Recapitulation” in Christ 286 5.3 Clement of Alexandria on Christ’s Death as an Example of Love 287 5.4 Athanasius of Alexandria on the Death of Christ 288 5.5 Athanasius of Alexandria on the Relationship between Christology and Soteriology 289 5.6 Pseudo-Hippolytus on the Cosmic Dimensions of the Cross 290 5.7 Rufinus of Aquileia on the “Fish-Hook” Theory of the Atonement 291 5.8 An Ancient Liturgy on Christ’s Descent into Hell 291 5.9 Theodoret of Cyrrhus on the Death of Christ 292 5.10 Augustine of Hippo on Redemption in Christ 293 5.11 Maximus the Confessor on the Economy of Salvation 294 5.12 Simeon the New Theologian on Salvation as Deification 296 5.13 Anselm of Canterbury on the Atonement 296 5.14 Peter Abelard on the Love of Christ in Redemption 299 5.15 Hugh of St. Victor on the Death of Christ 300 5.16 Rupert of Deutz on the Incarnation as God’s Response to Sin 301 5.17 Thomas Aquinas on the Satisfaction of Christ 302 5.18 Nicolas Cabasilas on the Death of Christ 303 5.19 John Calvin on the Grounds of Redemption 304 5.20 The Socinian Critique of the Idea of Satisfaction 305 5.21 John Donne on the Work of Christ 307 5.22 George Herbert on the Death of Christ and Redemption 308 5.23 Charles Wesley on Salvation in Christ 308 5.24 F. D. E. Schleiermacher on Christ as a Charismatic Leader 309 5.25 F. D. E. Schleiermacher on Christology and Soteriology 312 5.26 Charles Gore on the Relationship between Christology and Soteriology 313 5.27 Hastings Rashdall on Christ as a Moral Example 314 5.28 Gustaf Aulén on the Classic Theory of the Atonement 316 5.29 Vladimir Lossky on Redemption as Deification 319 5.30 Bernard Lonergan on the Intelligibility of Redemption 320 5.31 Wolfhart Pannenberg on Soteriological Approaches to Christology 322 5.32 James I. Packer on Penal Substitution 324 5.33 Dorothee Sölle on Suffering and Redemption 325 5.34 Colin E. Gunton on the Language of Atonement 327 5.35 The Catechism of the Catholic Church on the Sacrifice of Christ 329 5.36 Miroslav Volf on the Cross of Christ and Human Violence 330 5.37 Rosemary Radford Ruether on Suffering and Redemption 332 5.38 J. Denny Weaver on Violence in Traditional Approaches to the Atonement 334 For Further Reading 336 6 Human Nature, Sin, and Grace 338 Introduction 339 6.1 Irenaeus of Lyons on Human Progress 342 6.2 Tertullian on Inherited Guilt 342 6.3 Origen on the Image of God 343 6.4 Lactantius on Political Aspects of the Image of God 344 6.5 Ambrose on the Unmerited Character of Salvation 345 6.6 Ambrosiaster on Original Sin 346 6.7 Gregory of Nyssa on Human Longing for God 347 6.8 Augustine of Hippo on the Nature of Predestination 348 6.9 Augustine of Hippo on Fallen Human Nature 349 6.10 Pelagius on Human Responsibility 350 6.11 Pelagius on Human Freedom 351 6.12 The Council of Carthage on Grace 352 6.13 The Second Council of Orange on Grace and Freedom 353 6.14 Hildegard of Bingen on the Creation of Man and Woman 355 6.15 Alan of Lille on Penitence as a Cause of Grace 356 6.16 Francis of Assisi on the Creation 357 6.17 Thomas Aquinas on the Nature of Grace 358 6.18 Mechthild of Magdeburg on Humanity’s Longing for God 360 6.19 Duns Scotus on the Immaculate Conception of Mary 361 6.20 Gregory of Rimini on Predestination 362 6.21 Gabriel Biel on Merit and Justification 362 6.22 Giovanni Pico della Mirandola on Human Nature 364 6.23 Martin Luther on Justifying Faith 365 6.24 Martin Luther on Sin and Grace 366 6.25 Philip Melanchthon on Justification by Faith 368 6.26 John Calvin on Predestination 369 6.27 John Calvin on the Concept of Justification 371 6.28 The Council of Trent on Justification 372 6.29 Theodore Beza on the Causes of Predestination 372 6.30 John Donne on the Bondage of the Human Will 374 6.31 The Westminster Confession of Faith on Predestination 375 6.32 Jonathan Edwards on Original Sin 375 6.33 John Wesley on Justification 377 6.34 John Henry Newman on Original Sin 378 6.35 Karl Barth on Election in Christ 380 6.36 Emil Brunner on Barth’s Doctrine of Election 382 6.37 Reinhold Niebuhr on Original Sin 383 6.38 Valerie C. Saiving on Feminist Approaches to Sin 385 6.39 The Second Vatican Council on Human Nature 387 6.40 Mary Hayter on Human Sexuality and the Image of God 389 6.41 Pope Benedict XVI on the Identity of Humanity 392 For Further Reading 394 7 The Church 395 Introduction 396 7.1 Irenaeus of Lyons on the Function of the Church 399 7.2 Origen on the Church and Salvation 399 7.3 Cyprian of Carthage on the Unity of the Church 400 7.4 Cyril of Jerusalem on the Catholicity of the Church 402 7.5 Petilian of Cirta on the Purity of Ministers 403 7.6 Augustine of Hippo on the Mixed Nature of the Church 404 7.7 Pope Leo the Great on Ministry within the Church 405 7.8 Pope Innocent III on the Church and State 406 7.9 Thomas Aquinas on the Catholicity of the Church 406 7.10 Pope Boniface VIII on Papal Primacy 407 7.11 Jan Hus on the Church 409 7.12 Martin Luther on the Marks of the Church 410 7.13 Martin Luther on Priests and Laity 412 7.14 Philip Melanchthon on the Nature of Catholicity 413 7.15 Sebastian Franck on the True Church 414 7.16 The First Helvetic Confession on the Nature of the Church 415 7.17 John Calvin on the Marks of the Church 416 7.18 Richard Hooker on the Purity of the Church 417 7.19 The Westminster Confession of Faith on the Church 418 7.20 Roger Williams on the Separation of the Church from the World 419 7.21 F. D. E. Schleiermacher on the Church as a Fellowship of Believers 420 7.22 The First Vatican Council on Papal Primacy in the Church 422 7.23 Henry Barclay Swete on the Apostolicity of the Church 424 7.24 The Barmen Confession on the Identity of the Church 427 7.25 Stephen Charles Neill on Holiness and the Mission of the Church 428 7.26 Yves Congar on the Hierarchy of the Church 429 7.27 The Second Vatican Council on the Nature of the Church 431 7.28 John D. Zizioulas on Local and Universal Churches 433 7.29 Avery Dulles on the Meanings of “Catholicity” 434 7.30 Stanley Hauerwas on the Church and the Story of Faith 435 7.31 George Dragas on the Orthodox Concept of the Church 437 7.32 Pope John Paul II on the Laity and Mission 438 7.33 John Webster on the Church and the Gospel 440 For Further Reading 442 8 The Sacraments 443 Introduction 444 8.1 Clement of Alexandria on Faith as Feeding on Christ 447 8.2 Tertullian on the Significance of Water in Baptism 447 8.3 Cyprian of Carthage on Heretical Baptism 449 8.4 Cyril of Jerusalem on the Meaning of Baptism 449 8.5 Cyril of Jerusalem on the Body and Blood of Christ 451 8.6 Hilary of Poitiers on the Effects of Baptism 451 8.7 Gregory of Nazianzus on the Symbolism of Baptism 452 8.8 Augustine of Hippo on Donatist Approaches to the Sacraments 453 8.9 Augustine of Hippo on the “Right to Baptize” 454 8.10 John of Damascus on the Holy Spirit and the Eucharist 455 8.11 Paschasius Radbertus on the Real Presence 456 8.12 Ratramnus of Corbie on the Real Presence 457 8.13 Candidus of Fulda on “This is My Body” 458 8.14 Lanfranc of Bec on the Mystery of the Sacraments 459 8.15 Hugh of St. Victor on the Definition of a Sacrament 460 8.16 Peter Lombard on the Definition of a Sacrament 461 8.17 The Fourth Lateran Council on Baptism and the Eucharist 462 8.18 Thomas Aquinas on Transubstantiation 464 8.19 Martin Luther on the Doctrine of Transubstantiation 465 8.20 Martin Luther on the Bread and Wine as a Testament 466 8.21 Huldrych Zwingli on “This is My Body” 468 8.22 Huldrych Zwingli on the Nature of Sacraments 470 8.23 John Calvin on the Nature of Sacraments 472 8.24 The Council of Trent on Transubstantiation 473 8.25 John Wesley on the Eucharist and Salvation 474 8.26 John Henry Newman on Infant Baptism 475 8.27 The Second Vatican Council on the Eucharist 477 8.28 Edward Schillebeeckx on the Real Presence 479 8.29 The World Council of Churches on Baptism 481 8.30 Alexander Schmemann on the Eucharist 483 8.31 Rowan Williams on the Nature of a Sacrament 485 8.32 Pope John Paul II on the Eucharist as a Sign of Hope 487 For Further Reading 488 9 Christianity and Other Religions 490 Introduction 491 9.1 Justin Martyr on Christianity and Judaism 493 9.2 Ludwig Feuerbach on the Human Origins of Religion 494 9.3 Karl Marx on Feuerbach’s Views on Religion 495 9.4 Karl Barth on Christianity and Religion 496 9.5 C. S. Lewis on Myth in Christianity and Other Faiths 498 9.6 Karl Rahner on Christianity and the Non-Christian Religions 500 9.7 The Second Vatican Council on Non-Christian Religions 503 9.8 Clark Pinnock on Pluralists and Christology 506 9.9 John Hick on Complementary Pluralism 509 9.10 John B. Cobb Jr. on Religious Pluralism 513 9.11 Lesslie Newbigin on the Gospel in a Pluralist Culture 516 9.12 Gavin D’Costa on the Self-Contradictions of Pluralism 519 9.13 Herbert McCabe on Christianity and the Abolition of the Gods 522 9.14 David Ford on Scriptural Reasoning and Interreligious Dialogue 523 9.15 Pope Francis on Evangelism and Interreligious Dialogue 526 For Further Reading 528 10 The Last Things 529 Introduction 530 10.1 Irenaeus of Lyons on the Final Restoration of Creation 532 10.2 Theophilus of Antioch on Conditional Immortality 533 10.3 Tertullian on Hell and Heaven 534 10.4 Tertullian on the Millennium 534 10.5 Origen on the Resurrection Body 535 10.6 Cyprian of Carthage on Paradise as the Christian Homeland 536 10.7 Methodius of Olympus on the Resurrection 537 10.8 Cyril of Jerusalem on Prayers for the Dead 538 10.9 Gregory of Nyssa on the Resurrection Body 539 10.10 John Chrysostom on Prayers for the Dead 540 10.11 Augustine of Hippo on the Christian Hope 540 10.12 Gregory the Great on Purgatory 541 10.13 Peter Lombard on the Appearance of Humanity in Heaven 542 10.14 Pope Benedict XII on Seeing God in Heaven 543 10.15 Catherine of Genoa on Purgatory 544 10.16 John Donne on the Resurrection 545 10.17 Jeremy Taylor on Death and Heaven 546 10.18 Jonathan Edwards on the Reality of Hell 547 10.19 John Wesley on Universal Restoration 549 10.20 C. S. Lewis on the Hope of Heaven 550 10.21 Rudolf Bultmann on the Existential Interpretation of Eschatology 552 10.22 Helmut Thielicke on Ethics and Eschatology 554 10.23 Richard Bauckham on Jürgen Moltmann’s Eschatology 556 10.24 Hans Urs von Balthasar on Hell 558 10.25 The Catechism of the Catholic Church on Heaven 559 10.26 Kathryn Tanner on Eternal Life 561 For Further Reading 563 A Glossary of Theological Terms 565 Sources of Readings 572 For Further Study: Additional Collections of Readings 583 Index 585

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Book SynopsisDiseases of the Goat, 4th Edition, is a revised and updated edition of the popular tool for veterinarians featuring of all aspects of goat medicine from initial assessment and examination to diagnosis, treatment, and control of conditions.Trade Review"The fourth edition of Diseases of the Goat is an excellent reference for small ruminant practitioners. The layout is easy to use for quick reference. I found the tables particularly helpful in summarizing certain conditions, especially for busy practitioners who find reading large amounts of information cumbersome...Overall, this book will be a great addition to the reference libraries of practitioners who treat the occasional goat or need a daily reference for goat medicine." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 15/03/2017)Table of ContentsPreface to the Fourth Edition vii Acknowledgements ix Author’s Note xi 1 Female Infertility 1 2 Abortion 18 3 Male Infertility 35 4 The Periparturient Goat 41 5 Weak Kids 61 6 Inadequate Growth Rate 72 7 Lameness in Adult Goats 81 8 Lameness in Kids 105 9 Chronic Weight Loss 115 10 External Swellings 131 11 Skin Disease 143 12 Nervous Diseases 158 13 Diseases of the Mammary Gland 185 14 Diarrhoea 204 15 Colic 232 16 Abdominal Distension 251 17 Respiratory Disease 258 18 Anaemia 275 19 Sudden Death Post-Mortem Examination And Euthanasia 284 20 Eye Disease 297 21 Plant Poisoning 303 22 The Geriatric Goat 334 23 Herd Health and Biosecurity 339 24 Anaesthesia 346 25 Disbudding and Dehorning 359 26 Surgical Techniques 364 Appendix: Drugs for Goats 384 Further Reading 393 Index 395

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Structure of the Oral Tissues 2. General Embryology 3. Embryology of the Head, Face, and Oral Cavity 4. Cytoskeleton, Cell Junctions, Fibroblasts, and Extracellular Matrixes 5. Development of the Tooth and Its Supporting Tissues 6. Bone 7. Enamel: Composition, Formation, and Structure 8. Dentin-Pulp Complex 9. Periodontium 10. Physiologic Tooth Movement: Eruption and Shedding 11. Salivary Glands 12. Oral Mucosa 13. Temporomandibular Joint 14. Facial growth and development 15. Repair and Regeneration of Oral Tissues

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Book SynopsisThe Oxford Bible Commentary is an exciting new ecumenical verse-by-verse commentary on the whole Bible, including all the books of the Apocrypha, for use by Christians, Jews, and members of other religious traditions, or of none. 1.5 million words long, it has been written by a team of internationally respected biblical scholars chosen for their expertise and ability to communicate rather than for their adherence to any particular faith. Now available in paperback, the Oxford Bible Commentary will provide the one-volume resource for the Bible for the 21st century.Trade ReviewA very fine work and a useful addition to any study bookshelf. * Church Review *[A] magnificent, supremely scholarly volume. Indispensible to clergy, lay preachers, students, adult members of congregations and those just interested in the Bible as literature, it provides an up to date, clear, verse by verse explanation of all the books of the Old Testament, the New Testament and the Apocrypha... After carefully examining this brilliant authoritative volume, I unreservedly recommend it to anyone who wishes to understand the Bible more fully. * Ronald S. Mallone, Day by Day *

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Book SynopsisA stylish pocket version of the English Standard Version Bible with hardwearing soft-touch binding, presentation page and ribbon marker. Ideal for personal use or as a gift.The English Standard Version is a highly accurate translation of the Bible from the original sources. It sits in the classic stream of word-for-word Bible translations, using the Revised Standard Version as a base, but incorporates all the most recent advances in modern language use. It combines the utmost accuracy with readability and literary beauty.The Translation Oversight Committee and Translation Review Board are composed of evangelical scholars from many different denominations and from various countries. Setting aside doctrinal difference and personal preferences they have striven to render the closest possible equivalent to the original in modern English.This new Compact typesetting uses a clearer, larger typeface to enhance readability, and also includes a short concordance to aid study.Trade Review“With majesty of language and clarity of thought – the ESV is a grand accomplishment”Dr. Ravi Zacharias, Author and Speaker “We are building all our future ministry around the ESV…”John Piper, Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bethlehem Baptist Church “I highly recommend the English Standard Version (ESV) to you”Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder, President, Joni and Friends

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Book SynopsisWith astonishing vulnerability that engages readers from the first page, John and Stasi Eldredge openly discuss their own marriage and the breakthroughs they have won from the challenges they’ve faced. Each talks to the reader about what he and she have learned, providing a balance between male and female perspectives that has been absent from previous books on this topic.  John and Stasi begin Love & War with an obvious confession: Marriage is fabulously hard. But beneath and behind the inevitable tensions a man and woman “locked in the same submarine” are going to have, the real battle is against the work of the Enemy, who plots and schemes to tear love apart. The Eldredges show how couples can win “by fighting for each other, instead of against each other.” As they say, “We live in a great love story, set in the midst of war.”“This is a book of wisdom and hope…a beautiful labor th

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Book SynopsisER has become the most succesful television series in the world since CHARLIE'S ANGELS. Michael Crichton created the series from his own experiences as a medical doctor in the emergency rooms, operating rooms and wards of Massachusetts General Hospital.Trade ReviewCrichton writes superbly * Chicago Tribune *

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Book SynopsisAs a result of the expansion in the area of pharmaceutical medicine there is an ever-increasing need for educational resources. The Dictionary of Clinical Trials, Second Edition comprehensively explains the 3000 words and short phrases commonly used when designing, running, analysing and reporting clinical trials.Trade Review"These succinct definitions effectively provide the researcher with a working understanding of the term, enabling one to understand the structure and outcomes of a clinical trial." (American Reference Books Annual, March 2008)Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition. Preface to the First Edition. The Ground Rules. Bibliography. A to Z entries. Appendix 1: ICH "Efficacy' Guidelines. Appendix 2: Pharmaceutical Forms (or Dosage Forms). Appendix 3: Routes of Administration.

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Book SynopsisThis book is the first to compile and present the latest clinical strategies and offer a hands-on clinical guide to inference based therapy (IBT) for individuals with all types of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).Table of ContentsList of Cartoons vii About the Authors ix Acknowledgements xi Introduction xiii Chapter One: Overview of the IBT Programme 1 Chapter Two: IBT: Evaluation Tools 9 Part I: Education and Foundation 21 Chapter Three: When OCD Begins 23 Chapter Four: The ‘Logic’ behind OCD 43 Chapter Five: The Obsessional Story 57 Chapter Six: The Vulnerable Self-Theme 73 Part II: Intervention 89 Chapter Seven: OCD Doubt is 100% Imaginary 91 Chapter Eight: OCD Doubt is 100% Irrelevant 115 Chapter Nine: The OCD Bubble 129 Chapter Ten: Reality Sensing 143 Part III: Consolidation 157 Chapter Eleven: A Different Story 159 Chapter Twelve: Tricks and Cheats of the OCD Con Artist 175 Chapter Thirteen: The Real Self 189 Chapter Fourteen: Knowing and Doing: Moving On and Preventing Relapse 205 Chapter Fifteen: Trouble-Shooting 221 Case Illustrations 231 Case Illustrations: Clinical Data 257 Answers to Common Queries from Clients 277 Therapist Queries 283 Quiz Answers Sheet 289 Appendix 1: Inferential Confusion Questionnaire (ICQ-EV) 291 Appendix 2: IBT Clinical Scales 293 Appendix 3: Therapy Evaluation Form and Scale 299 Appendix 4: Avoidance and Situational Profile Scale 307 Appendix 5: Diary 311 Bibliography: Key IBA Publications and Other References 321 Index 325

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Book SynopsisJames Herriot grew up in Glasgow and qualified as a veterinary surgeon at Glasgow Veterinary College. Shortly afterwards he took up a position as an assistant in a North Yorkshire practice where he remained, with the exception of his wartime service in the RAF, until his death in 1995. He wrote many books about Yorkshire country life, including some for children, but he is best known for his memoirs, beginning with If Only They Could Talk. The books were televised in the enormously popular series All Creatures Great and Small.Trade ReviewHe can tell a good story against himself, and his pleasure in the beauty of the countryside in which he works is infectious. * The Daily Telegraph *Full of warmth, wisdom and wit. * The Field *It is a pleasure to be in James Herriot's company. * Observer *

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Book SynopsisProvides an introduction to the chemistry of therapeutically active compounds. This title reviews the structures and nomenclature of the more common classes of naturally occurring compounds found in biological organisms. An overview of medicinal chemistry is followed by chapters covering the discovery and design of drugs.Trade Review"... it would be of great value to beginning graduate students in medicinal chemistry... it should be included in any practicing chemist's personal library." (Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, July 29, 2004) "Thomas presents the fundamentals of medicinal chemistry in a clear, concise, and descriptive fashion." (Choice, June 2004, Vol. 41 No. 10) "... provides a concise introduction to the chemistry of therapeutically active compounds, written in a readable and accessible style..." (www.organische-chemie.ch, 19/01/2004) "... well laid out, with an attractive typeface." (Chemistry and Industry, 6th September 2004)Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations/Acronyms. 1. Biological Molecules. 2. An Introduction to Drugs and Their Action. 3. An Introduction to Drug Discovery. 4. The SAR and QSAR Approaches to Drug Design. 5. Computer Aided Drug Design. 6. Combinatorial Chemistry. 7. Selected Examples of Drug Action at some Common Target Areas. 8. Pharmacokinetics. 9. Drug Metabolism. 10. An Introduction to Lead and Analogue Syntheses. 11. Drug Development and Production. Appendix 1. Sickle-cell Anaemia. Appendix 2. Bacteria. Appendix 3. Cell Membranes. Appendix 4. Receptors. Appendix 5. Transfer through Membranes. Appendix 6. Regression Analysis. Appendix 7. Enzymes. Answers to Questions. Selected Further Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisYou can do more than hope. Safeguard your relationship and build a love that not only goes the distance but fulfills your deepest dreams. More than a million couples have used the award-winning Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS for short) to prepare for life-long love. The Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts Workbook for Women will help you uncover and understand the unique shaping factors you bring into your marriage as a woman. Prepare for some surprising and helpful insights, for honest, intimate, and enjoyable relationship-strengthening conversations with you and your fiancé, and for engaging discussions with a small group. Over the course of twenty-four exercises, this workbook will shed amazing new light on the way you''re made, how that affects the way you and your loved one relate, and how you can improve those

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Book SynopsisOn Learning from the Patient is concerned with the potential for psychoanalytic thinking to become self-perpetuating. Patrick Casement explores the dynamics of the helping relationship - learning to recognize how patients offer cues to the therapeutic experience that they are unconsciously in search of. Using many telling clinical examples, he illustrates how, through trial identification, he has learned to monitor the implications of his own contributions to a session from the viewpoint of the patient. He shows how, with the aid of this internal supervision, many initial failures to respond appropriately can be remedied and even used to the benefit of the therapeutic work. By learning to better distinguish what helps the therapeutic process from what hinders it, ways are discovered to avoid the circularity of pre-conception by analysts who aim to understand the unconscious of others. From this lively examination of key clinical issues, the author comes to see psychoTrade Review"Some of Casement’s observations are nothing short of brilliant." Social Work Today"This book provides some moving insights into analytic technique at work. Free from jargon, it is accessible to anybody." The Economist"Doctors, particularly general practitioners, are often chastised for failing to listen to or communicate properly with patients … Patrick Casement’s book could well serve as a compelling explanation of dynamic dialogue." The Lancet"This is an excellent textbook. It is entertaining to read, and it conveys complex concepts in accessible and easy-to-read ways." International Journal of Psychoanalysis"Casement’s two books (On Learning from the Patient and Further Learning from the Patient) will become classics in their field and deserve to be so. They should be required reading for every psychotherapist in training." Anthony Storr (from the first edition)Table of ContentsSamuels, Introduction. Williams, Foreword. Casement, Introduction. Preliminary Thoughts on Learning From the Patient. The Internal Supervisor. Internal Supervision: A Lapse and Recovery. Forms of Interactive Communication. Listening From an Interactional Viewpoint: A Clinical Presentation. Key Dynamics of Containment. Analytic Holding Under Pressure. Processes of Search and Discovery in the Therapeutic Experience. The Search for Space: An Issue of Boundaries. Theory Re-discovered. Appendix I Knowing and Not-knowing: Winnicott and Bion.Appendix II The Issues of Confidentiality and of Exposure by the Therapist.

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Book SynopsisThe sixth edition of Operative Surgery of the Colon, Rectum and Anus presents the state of the art in colorectal surgery. Edited by world renowned surgeons and with expert chapters from contributors in North America, Europe, and Australasia, the book is essential reading for the experienced surgeon established in colorectal practice as well as advanced trainees in general surgery. Each procedure is described in authoritative text beautifully complemented by high quality step-by-step color artwork and intraoperative photographs, enabling the reader to approach common and rare colorectal conditions with confidence.The book comprehensively covers surgery of the anus, rectum and colon in 87 chapters, grouped into nine sections for ease of reference (General Principles, Proctology, Stomas, Small Intestine, Colon, Rectum, Perineal Reconstruction, Rectal Prolapse and Surgery for Incontinence). The print edition is further enhanced by an accompanying VitalSource eBook, enablinTrade Review"…the editors have succeeded in their stated aim to produce a definitive contemporary textbook of operative colorectal surgery. I think a copy should be available in any hospital library where colorectal surgery is performed…"—Colorectal DiseaseTable of ContentsGeneral Principles. Preparation for colorectal surgery .Safety and positioning in the operating room. Access to abdominal cavity – open. Access to abdominal cavity – laparoscopic. Access to abdominal cavity – hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery. Single incision laparoscopic-assisted colectomy. Access to the abdominal cavity: natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery. Anastomotic technique – suture. Anastomotic technique – stapled. Specimen handling. Proctology. Office/outpatient set up. Proctosigmoidoscopy. Flexible endoscopy. Treatment of uncomplicated haemorrhoids. Excision of perianal thrombosis. Open hemorrhoidectomy. Closed hemorrhoidectomy. Stapled hemorrhoidopexy. Perianal sepsis. Anal fistula. Rectovaginal fistula repair. Anal fissure. Anoplasty. Perianal condyloma and anal intraepithelial neoplasia. Perianal skin and anal cancer Pilonidal disease. Stomas. Ileostomy. Colostomy. Stoma closure. Antegrade continence enema procedure in children. Antegrade continent enema procedure in adults. Small intestine. Small bowel resection. Meckel’s diverticulum. Malrotation. Intestinal stricturoplasty. Adhesiolysis. Colon. Appendicectomy – open. Appendicectomy – laparoscopic. Right colectomy – open. Right hemicolectomy – laparoscopic. Right hemicolectomy – hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery. Left colectomy – open. Left hemicolectomy – laparoscopic. Left hemicolectomy – hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery. Colectomy – complete mesocolic excision. Total colectomy – laparoscopic. Total colectomy – HALS. Hartmann’s procedure. Emergency colectomy. Colonic stenting. Rectum. Anterior resection of the rectum. Anterior resection – laparoscopic . Anterior resection – hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery. Anterior resection – robotic. Coloanal anastomosis with intersphincteric resection and colon J-pouch construction. Proctocolectomy for inflammatory bowel disease – open. Proctocolectomy for irritable bowel disease – laparoscopic. Continent ileostomy (Kock reservoir ileostomy). Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal reservoir .Abdominoperineal excision of the rectum and anus. Operative technique for pelvic exenteration. Pelvic exenteration: radical perineal approaches and sacrectomies. Lateral pelvic lymph node dissection in low rectal cancer. Transanal resection for rectal lesions. Transanal endoscopic microsurgery. Presacral resections – Kraske. Surgery for Hirschsprung’s disease. The APPEAR procedure. Vertical reduction rectoplasty for idiopathic megarectum. Perineal reconstruction. VRAM flap. Martius flap. Local advancement flaps. Rectal prolapse. Delorme operation. Perineal rectosigmoidectomy. Abdominal rectopexy – open. Abdominal rectopexy – laparoscopic. Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy. STARR. The EXPRESS procedure. Surgery for incontinence. Surgical repair of the anal sphincters following injury. Sacral nerve stimulation. Construction of an electrically stimulated gracilis neoanal sphincter. Artificial bowel sphincter.

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Book SynopsisNothing has frightened or fascinated us more than the experience that we call ''death''. Now, in what very well could be the most profound of all his CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD books, bestselling Mobius author Neale Donald Walsch asks the questions that we have all wanted to ask, and receives answers we have all been waiting for, in this deeply moving and highly personal dialogue with Deity. HOME WITH GOD is the definitive spiritual work on death and dying, offering new insights, deep wisdom and peace of mind, for the terminally ill, family members of the dying, hospital and medical professionals, members of the clergy, and everyone encountering death. HOME WITH GOD logically completes Neale Donald Walsch''s dialogue with God, exploring the process by which we end our lives here on earth and begin our so-called After Life experience.A book of comfort, hope and surprising revelation, HOME WITH GOD is an astonishing, deeply healing, and reassuring spiritual classic.

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Book SynopsisFrançois Mauriac''s masterpiece and one of the greatest Catholic novels, Thérèse Desqueyroux is the haunting story of an unhappily married young woman whose desperation drives her to thoughts of murder. Mauriac paints an unforgettable portrait of spiritual isolation and despair, but he also dramatizes the complex realities of forgiveness, grace, and redemption. Set in the countryside outside Bordeaux, in a region of overwhelming heat and sudden storms, the novel''s landscape reflects the inner world of Thérèse, a figure who has captured the imaginations of readers for generations.Raymond N. MacKenzie''s translation of Thérèse Desqueyroux, the first since 1947, captures the poetic lyricism of Mauriac''s prose as well as the intensity of his stream-of-consciousness narrative. MacKenzie also provides notes and a biographical and interpretive introduction to help readers better appreciate the mastery of François Mauriac, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1952. This volume alTrade ReviewAimed at the American English ear, MacKenzie's syntax restores the Jazz Age punch of Mauriac's original. Thanks to MacKenzie's introduction, notes, and translated first draft of Mauriac's text ('Conscience'), Therese's sexuality is also restored, making her once again an ambivalent 'new woman' [la garçonne] of the 1920s and a scandalous protagonist for a 'Catholic novel.' As a result, the interwar 'Catholic revival' [renouveau catholique] also recovers its punch with Mauriac's challenge to bourgeois Catholicism. With new eyes and ears, another generation of readers can now wade with Therese Desqueyroux into 'the human river.' -- Stephen Schloesser, author of Jazz Age Catholicism: Mystic Modernism in Postwar Paris, 1919-1933An invaluable volume for those exploring Mauriac or his place in the French Catholic renaissance. MacKenzie's fresh, highly readable translation of Mauraic's disturbing masterpiece includes translator's notes and an excellent introduction. His inclusion of Mauriac's first draft permits rare insights into the startling evolution of the eponymous heroine. -- William Bush, Professor Emeritus of French Literature at the University of Western Ontario, CanadaIt is safe to say that Francois Mauriac's Thérèse Desqueyroux has achieved the most coveted form of 'immortality' that any writer could hope for: inclusion on countless university and secondary school reading lists for both courses and exams. Only a few French novels share this distinction. Thus, Professor MacKenzie's excellent translation is well timed, for Thérèse, a great novel by any criterion, will be read by many throughout the rest of the new century. The Gerard Hopkins translation, competent and reliable in its day, nonetheless shows signs of wear. The English language, particularly in North America, has evolved considerably in the intervening three quarters of a century since its publication, and a fresh new translation in today's idiom is most welcome. This bright new translation is a valuable addition to Mauriac studies, and will add to the luster of Mauriac's reputation in the English-speaking world. Thanks to Professor MacKenzie, a new generation of readers in the English-speaking world will be able to have a direct, lively and utterly reliable interaction with Mauriac 's great novel. -- David O'Connell, Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Georgia State UniversityTable of ContentsPart 1 Foreword Part 2 Introduction Part 3 Thérèse Desqueyroux 4 Conscience, The Divine Instinct

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Book SynopsisBasic information about one of the most common problems in therapy, from a best-selling mental health writer.Trade Review"[A] thorough and useful overview for the beginning therapist or clinical trainee . . . . The book’s strengths include the use of case examples running through the chapters and a sophisticated clinical perspective based on extensive experience and a thoughtful approach to challenges that must be handled sensitively in order to do no harm and provide effective psychotherapy with psychological trauma survivors." -- Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic"[A] reference book for clinician and client alike. Rothschild has successfully taken the enormously complex subject of trauma therapy and recovery and broken it down into smaller and much more digestible pieces. Rothschild’s book has excelled in achieving its goal of being a sound readable manual; seasoned clinicians, clients just beginning trauma therapy and everyone else in between will find this book helpful and informative." -- PsychCentral"[A] clearly-written and accessible book for anyone suffering from trauma-related disorders, and for their therapists. Babette Rothschild covers psychological effects of traumatizing experiences (especially PTSD), introduces several approaches and adjuncts to treatment, and helps individuals determine how to tell if a treatment works for them. She wisely emphasizes the individuality of successful treatment." -- David V. Baldwin, PhD, www.trauma-pages.com"I found this book to be an excellent review and summary for the experienced clinician as well as a solid introduction to the field for any new therapist of trainee… [T]his book belongs on every practitioner’s bookshelf." -- American Society for Adolescent Psychiatry Newsletter"This timely and easy-to-read handbook introduces the basics of trauma treatment to the consumer and to the professional who may be new to the field. . . . This accessible and concise reference book will be beneficial for anyone exploring his or her therapy options, and seeking information on treatments for trauma-related disorders." -- The Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter

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Book SynopsisImplicit communications analysed alongside verbal communication in therapy.Trade Review"... clear and cogently written... this book offers a sound introduction to the notion of integrating non-verbal processes into psychotherapy practice and is a useful reference for practitioners wanting to bring nonverbal practices into their work as relational therapists." -- Therapy Today

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Book SynopsisHelping readers focus on well-being and optimal functioning in many areas of life.

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Book SynopsisA practical but far-reaching look at a variety of mind-body techniques for working with trauma clients.

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Book SynopsisIn Contraception and Abortion from the Ancient World to the Renaissance, Riddle showed that women from ancient Egyptian times to the fifteenth century had relied on an extensive pharmacopoeia of herbal abortifacients and contraceptives to regulate fertility. Here, he explores why knowledge of these methods was lost in modern times.Trade ReviewEve's Herbs is a highly informative presentation of the history of the use of plant products, such as ergot, as abortion agents. -- Thomas Szasz * Washington Post *Riddle examines the use of plants as contraceptives, offering a fascinating view of the early knowledge of reproduction and attempts to regulate it. * Library Journal *This fine scholarly book expands on Riddle's previous work, Contraception and Abortion from the Ancient World to the Renaissance, to discover why and how women's extensive knowledge and use of plants, herbs, seeds, bark, and roots was lost after the 19th century...Highly recommended for students of the history of medicine at all levels. -- A. R. Davis * Choice *Riddle's work is a useful counterbalance to extreme skepticism about the pre-modern possibility of effective fertility control. -- Rebecca Flemming * Isis *John Riddle has established his reputation as a leading expert on ancient Greek pharmacology. In an earlier study, Contraception and Abortion from the Ancient World to the Renaissance, he argued that a much more reliable knowledge of oral contraceptives existed in the ancient and medieval worlds than had previously been thought. In this book, Riddle attempts a broader but partly overlapping study, a history of abortion and contraception in the Western tradition (Europe and the United States, with a glance at the Islamic World). More specifically, he challenges the common view that oral contraception was little practiced and largely ineffective until the 18th century...Riddle argues his case with learning and perspicacity. He draws widely on the specialist literature of a number of disciplines as he discusses, among other things, the theology of ensoulment of the fetus and the demographics of early modern Europe. -- Gary B. Ferngren * New England Journal of Medicine *Dr. Riddle demonstrates, as in his earlier Contraception and Abortion from the Ancient World to the Renaissance, that knowledge about fertility control existed and women had access to it lost to them in modern times. Both pro-abortion and anti-abortion advocates will find these books important, instructive, and maybe prescriptive...A scholarly sleuth, Riddle permits historical texts to speak...Riddle integrates modern chemical, pharmacological, and medical confirmations that what the ancients said worked probably did. * Journal of the American Medical Association *Riddle is a tireless scholar and an engaging writer, and as his story moves along in chronological order, it begins to read like an official history. But at heart Eve's Herbs is just the opposite: a gathering of nervous confessions and forbidden secrets, committed to paper as proof of a hidden tradition. Like a covey of quail flushed from tall grass, these anguished facts burst from the page with startling life. -- Burkhard Bilger * The Sciences *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Roe v. Wade 1. A Woman's Secret 2. The Herbs Known to Ancients 3. Ancient and Medieval Beliefs 4. From Womancraft to Witchcraft, 1200-1500 5. Witches and Apothecaries in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries 6. The Broken Chain of Knowledge 7. The Womb as Public Territory 8. Eve's Herbs in Modern America Epilogue Notes Index

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Book SynopsisGet scientifically based, evidence-informed standards that prepare you for success — from the source you trust! ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 12th Edition, from the prestigious American College of Sports Medicine, provides authoritative, succinct summaries of recommended procedures for exercise testing and exercise prescription in healthy populations and individuals with conditions or special considerations. Now fully up to date from cover to cover, this flagship title is an essential resource for all exercise professionals, as well as other health care professionals who may counsel patients on exercise, including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, physical and occupational therapists, personal trainers, team physicians, and more. Updated content reflects current ACSM guidance on best practices for exercise testing and prescription, based on changes in the field and advances in research. Expanded coverage on the application of exercise testing and prescription in applied settings, as well as updated coverage on behavioral theories and resistance training. Reader-friendly features include abbreviations and common acronyms listed up front; boxes, tables, and figures that highlight key concepts in quick-reference, easy-to-digest formats; case studies that reflect real-world experience; FITT tables that apply Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type principles; and useful appendices on common medications, ECG interpretation tips, metabolic calculations, and more. Updated and expanded student and instructor resources reflect all changes in the 12th edition, making this title a must-have resource for students, independent learners, and educators, as well as fitness professionals, allied health professionals, and others who care for active adults.

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Book SynopsisDesigned for portability and quick reference, Pocket Nephrology, 2nd Edition, provides essential information needed by practitioners and trainees on a daily basis, and is an excellent resource for clinical board review. Written and edited by Drs. Wooin Ahn, Jai Radhakrishnan, and a team of world-class nephrologists from Columbia University Medical Center, this fully updated volume provides a concise and focused review of all areas of nephrology in one easy-to-navigate, pocket-sized notebook. Contains fully updated core clinical topics on everything from basic dialysis prescription to drug dosing for CRRT—making it a must-have reference for quick dosage checks, drug and treatment information, complex acid-base physiology, and much more Mirrors the thought process of nephrologists in day-to-day practice, providing current, evidence-based clinical recommendations from cover to cover Contains a new section on genetics, as well as all-new chapters on SLGT2 inhibitors, ADH and ADH antagonists, and apolipoprotein 1 nephropathy Follows the bestselling, Pocket Notebook format, featuring bulleted lists, tables, diagrams, and algorithms that make essential facts easy to find and retain Includes useful illustrations throughout, including new radiology images,  line drawings, and a full-color photo insert An invaluable tool for nephrology physicians and fellows, medical residents, NPs and PAs, and others who are interested in nephrology

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Book SynopsisBestselling author R. T. Kendall writes on jealousy and how to cope with it.Trade ReviewWith a dynamic combination of personal disclosure, biblical depth and Monday-morning application, R.T. delivers a stunning challenge in this page turner. Vital and life changing. So buy it. * Jeff Lucas, Author, Speaker, Broadcaster *R.T. hits a bull's eye again! We neglect this message at our peril. * Lyndon Bowring, Executive Chairman, CARE *R.T. has successfully exposed both the cause and cure of arguably one of the most damaging influences in the history of the Church and the world. * Colin Dye, Kensington Temple *R.T.'s style is to take a single topic and classify it and explore all its ins and outs until he gets to the bottom of it. He has done it again. * Dr. Michael Eaton, Nairobi, Kenya *

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Book SynopsisThere''s nothing like a good word search to keep your mind active! Enjoy hours of fun with this collection of simple and soothing puzzles.Word searches are a wonderful way to gently exercise your brain and keep yourself entertained. Whether you''ve got a keen eye for detail or enjoy problem solving, this collection of extra-easy activities will provide cognitive stimulation and help enhance your memory. You might like to try completing these word searches on your own. Alternatively, you might find it useful to have a helping hand from someone like a friend, carer or relative - at least to start with. Either way, Brain Games for Seniors: The Word Search Edition is designed so that you can do whatever suits you best.In this book, you will find:- A short and helpful introduction to the collection- A total of 78 word searches, each based around a specific theme- A clear and easy-to-follow answers section at the back of the bookDesigned to be achievable as well as enjoyable, these word searches are sure to keep your mind active and entertained!

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Book SynopsisA New York Times bestseller, BUDDHA is a beautiful story told by one of the world's most inspirational writers.Trade Review... sewn together through the use of incident and event [this book] illuminates the iconic figure whose name is synonymous with enlightenment. * Times Literary Supplement *Fast and easy-to-read ... teaches without being didactic. Chopra scores a fiction winner. * Publisher's Weekly *So fresh and unpretentious... Bravo Deepak! * James O'Dea, President, Institute of Noetic Sciences ***** This is a very clever, very readable book. * Prediction Magazine *An astonishing narrative, a veritable literary feast... * Brian Grazer, Emmy-award winning producer of A Beautiful Mind *Outstanding! * Arvind Sharma, Professor of Comparative Religion, McGill University *

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Book SynopsisBook two of Eugene Peterson's landmark Spiritual Theology series; foundational reading for the twenty-first century church.Trade ReviewPeterson's exposition of lectio divina is one of the fullest to appear in recent years... A worthy sequel to his 2004 hit CHRIST PLAYS IN TEN THOUSAND PLACES * Publishers Weekly *A tour de force in spiritual theology, combining incisive cultural analysis and biblical exposition with a sweeping and engaging vision of the Christian life (for CHRIST PLAYS IN TEN THOUSAND PLACES) * Christianity Today *Rich, generous, and wise, Peterson's 'conversation' will help readers at every stage of faith to live their faith more deeply (for CHRIST PLAYS IN TEN THOUSAND PLACES) * Publishers Weekly *'Eugene Peterson is an authoritative voice in the 'spiritual theology' field and well worth listening to.' * Franciscan *

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Book SynopsisBook three of Eugene Peterson's landmark Spiritual Theology series; foundational reading for the twenty-first century church.Trade ReviewFrom his profound scholarship and spiritual wisdom, Eugene Peterson helps us see the stark simplicity and necessity of adopting the way in which Jesus is - not just selecting a few words or deeds from him and calling ourselves "Christians", but finding an inner oneness with him in kingdom living that pushes away all the bright ideas and traditional 'wisdoms' about how we can get things done for Jesus without being like him. * Dallas Willard *'The most significant book by Eugene Peterson' * James Catford *

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Book SynopsisTramp for the Lord tells of Corrie''s experiences after the Second World War. She began to minister world wide and travel widely visiting those she felt were suffering and who were in need of leading to the Lord in places as diverse as Africa and Germany. The book also tells of her meeting with one of her guards from the concentration camp and her forgiveness for him. An impressive and inspiring book telling Corrie''s story in the years after the events of the best-selling Hiding Place.This much loved book is being re-issued in B format with a contemporary cover.

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