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Book SynopsisGeza Vermes was born in Hungary in 1924. From 1957 to 1991 he taught in at the Universities of Newcastle and Oxford. Professor Vermes is the author of The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English (1997) and The Changing Faces of Jesus (2000). He lives in Oxford.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewNeurogastronomy is a personal yet magisterial account of the new brain-based approach to flavor perception. Gordon M. Shepherd's panoramic view of science, culture, and behavior is that of a true pioneer of the chemical senses. -- Avery Gilbert, Author of What the Nose Knows: The Science of Scent in Everyday Life Cooking? It is first love, then art, then technique. Chefs and food lovers alike can benefit from a better appreciation of the phenomena at play throughout the culinary process, from the field to the fork and beyond. This is why flavor is so important, and why Gordon M. Shepherd's well-named Neurogastronomy is such a welcome addition to the literature. -- Herve This, author of Molecular Gastronomy: Exploring the Science of Flavor Those who make the effort will be rewarded: they'll never look at eating the same way again. Library Journal Shepherd makes an excellent case for neurogastronomy as an important cross-disciplinary field that is likely to motivate a variety of imperatives for our health and well-being. -- Chris Loss Nature Although written for lay readers, this excellent summary of everything people currently know about flavor perception must be considered the latest and most valuable review of research on the chemical senses. Choice Stimulating and informing. -- Israel Rosenfeld and Edward B. Ziff New York Review of Books A work that has the potential for breaking new ground and developing a whole new direction of study. Yum.fi

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Book SynopsisTraditional Ando-Amazonian medicine man takes readers through the three main pillars of Amazonian indigenous teachings, and through a deeper place of transformation and healing with insights and step-by-step guidance. Beyond Ayahuasca empowers readers to transform their very relationship to themselvesand the entire universethrough a series of tools and practices, questions for self-inquiry and guided contemplation, reminders of the power to stay real and accountable throughout the innate spiritual journey, and information about the evolutionary science of humanity. This will aid in recognizing patterns in their lifeboth beneficial and malefic as well as provide the awareness training tools to help transform one's life. This book offers a unique guide to Ayahuasca ceremonial traditions, allowing the reader to have a direct firsthand experience of going through a shamanic rite of passage and apprenticeship, and realizing one's fullest potential to live a life free of suffering. For the past two decades, I have incessantly studied and consulted with elders, native guides, ethnobotanists, anthropologists, and archaeologists of the Peruvian Amazon and the Andes. The lessons, revealed to me through these encounters and those discovered through personal practice, have been pieced together, thread by thread, to recreate a spiritual discipline of a forgotten and highly advanced civilization. Many elders I met referred to their ancestral wisdom as the evolutionary science of humanity. At the heart of this book is the indigenous evolutionary science of what it means to be human.

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Book SynopsisMillions of people around the world suffer from diabetes, and the figure is climbing - in the next decade cases are expected to triple in Europe. What this groundbreaking book proposes is that this serious and debilitating disease is entirely preventable. For those already suffering, this plan can reduce or even eliminate the need for insulin or oral medication of any kind. If you want to prevent or reverse diabetes, you should follow the guidelines in THE pH MIRACLE FOR DIABETES. Dr Robert Young and his wife, Shelley, reveal a revolutionary diet and lifestyle program that unlocks the secrets of pH balance and of food as a healer, restorer, balancer and life-giver. They illustrate that the single most important measurement of your health is the pH of your blood and tissues - in fact, the entire metabolic process depends on an alkaline environment and chronic over-acidity corrodes body tissue. THE pH MIRACLE FOR DIABETES is a proven program that explains which foods to eat, whic

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Book SynopsisForget cholesterol counts. Forget calories and fat grams. Forget blood pressure, blood sugar, hormone levels or any other markers of health you''re used to hearing about. If you want to lose weight and prevent or reverse diseases like diabetes, you can follow the guidelines in The pH Miracle. Dr Robert Young and his wife, Shelley, reveal a revolutionary diet and lifestyle program that unlocks the secrets of pH balance and of food as a healer, restorer, balancer and life-giver. The entire metabolic process depends on an alkaline environment and chronic over-acidity corrodes body tissue. The pH miracle shows readers simply and clearly how to get a balanced system with a proven program that explains how to eat optimally for health and weight loss. You''ll learn which foods to eat, which foods can be combined safely, which should be eaten alone, which should be avoided altogether and which supplements can help. In just weeks, you''ll have more energy, a stronger immune system Trade ReviewA great book for healthy weight loss advice * PERFECT WEDDING, Mar 10 *A real breakthrough! THE pH MIRACLE delivers - not only with weight loss, but also with a healthier body, newfound energy and a stronger immune system * Harvey Diamond, author of FIT FOR LIFE *Dr. Young may have discovered the true key to long life and health. It is simple and even spiritual in its approach, and is founded on the truth your mother tried to give you: eat your vegetables! * JAMES REDFIELD, author of THE CELESTINE PROPHECY *If you're bored with detoxing, it might be time to try the pH miracle, a nutritional programme that rebalances the body's acid/alkaline chemistry. This can be done by making changes to your diet. Throw away the scales and get reading. * WOMAN'S WAY *

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Book SynopsisStep into the magical realm of paganism with this enchanting beginner''s guide to the religions of oldFrom druidry and shamanism to modern witchcraft and Wicca, paganism is steeped in history, legend and ancient tradition, and is now one of the fastest-growing religions. Whether it''s the celebration of nature and its divinity, of female empowerment through the veneration of the sacred feminine, or a way to commit to climate conservation and sustainability, paganism has drawn worshippers through the ages.As well as outlining the pagan spiritual identity, including its history and development, pagan beliefs, and how the religion is practised, this beautiful book also explores:- Pagan deities and their associated folklore- The pagan calendar, including the eight festivals in the wheel of the year, what they represent and how they are celebrated- The influence of modern paganism on popular culture- How you can incorporate paganism into your own personal spiritual practiceAnd much more!

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Book SynopsisA revolutionary slice-of-life biography of one of England's most fascinating monarchsTrade Review"The paradox of Henry VIII is brilliantly unravelled by Suzannah Lipscomb as she reveals the multiple nightmares of the King's annus horribilis. -- Peter Furtado, former Editor of History Today"Fresh and lively, historically accurate and also entertaining... gives a chatty, original, readable and engaging account of the personal and political transformation of the man, the kingdom and the legend" -- Lucy Wooding, TLS"A bold and original attempt to unravel one of the great mysteries of English history: how, when and why Henry VIII changes from a handsome Prince Charming into a fat and loathsome Bluebeard." -- David Starkey, author of Henry: Virtuous Prince and Six Wives: The Queens of Henry VIIITable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgments 9Illustrations 11Preface 13PART ONE – Setting the Scene 17Prologue 19Chapter 1. The Change 23Chapter 2. Young Henry 27Chapter 3. The Divorce 36Chapter 4. 1536 and All That 43PART TWO – The Crisis of Masculinity 47Chapter 5. A Wife’s Death 50Chapter 6. The King’s Honour 55Chapter 7. The Fall of Anne Boleyn 65Chapter 8. A Dearth of Heirs 90Chapter 9. Masculinity and Image 95PART THREE – The King’s Religion 105Chapter 10. The Reformation in England 109Chapter 11. 1536: The Church Established 113Chapter 12. The Role of Henry VIII in Later Reformation 126Chapter 13. Henry VIII’s Theology 136Chapter 14. The Aftermath of the Reformation 141PART FOUR – Henry the Tyrant 145Chapter 15. The Pilgrimage of Grace 149Chapter 16. The Mouldwarp Prophecy 172Chapter 17. Courtly Dissent 178Chapter 18. Did Henry VIII Become a Tyrant? 183Epilogue 204Appendix 1 Timeline of 1536 210Appendix 2 Henry VIII’s Wives 212Appendix 3 The Cost of Living in Henry VIII’s Reign 213Notes 216Further Reading 231Index 234

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Book SynopsisA beautifully written, evocative exploration of the Celtic concept of 'sacred space'Trade Review“One of the most talented spiritual writers.” * The Tablet *

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Book SynopsisCompletely revised, re-illustrated and enlarged edition of the authoritative and classic Lion Handbook: History of Christianity, with new maps, study questions and other aids to study.Trade Review“This fine handbook… with its charts, maps, diagrams and colour illustrations, will help readers through the maze of complex Christian history.” * The New York Times *“If you have only one church history book, this should be it.” * Christianity Today *“This is a book whose honesty, scholarship, and general attractiveness commend it even to the non-religious reader.” * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsContentSContributors 10List of maps 13List of time charts 14List of illustrations/photographs 15Preface 18Preface to the Revised Edition 19Part 1: Beginnings ad 1–325 231. Jesus: His life, ministry, death and its consequences 24The Thought-world of Early Christianity 272. The Church Begins: From Jerusalem to Rome 35Peter 36Paul 403. Establishing Christianity: Challenges to the New Faith 46The Religions of the Romans 48Marcion 50Tertullian 51Origen 534. Spreading the Good News: How and why Christianity expanded 585. Archaeology and Earliest Christianity: What archaeologists can – and cannot – illuminate 636. What the First Christians Believed: The faith is defined 67The Gnostics 68Eusebius: ‘Father of Church History’ 75Clement of Rome 76Justin Martyr: Christian apologist 77Ignatius of Antioch 79Irenaeus 80Baptism 84Cyprian of Carthage 88The Manichaeans 917. How the First Christians Worshipped 92How the New Testament Came Down to Us 98The Early Church Recognizes the New Testament 101Study questions 102Part 2. A cceptance and Conquest: ad 325–600 1038. Constantine and the Christian Empire: Christianity recognized 104Ambrose of Milan 1129. Councils and Creeds: Defining and defending the faith 117Athanasius 121Basil the Great 129Nestorius 134Cyril of Alexandria 135Leo the Great 13610. Buildings and Belief: Early church structures 14011. Worship and the Christian Year: The making of the Christian Calendar 14312. Clergy, Bishops, and Pope: The church builds an organisation 14813. The Church in North Africa: The making of a distinctive tradition 153Augustine of Hippo 15414. The Fall of the Roman Empire: How and why it came to an end 160Jerome 162Boethius 16815. Ascetics and Monks: The rise of Christian monasticism 169Cassiodorus 174Patrick: Missionary to the Irish 176Columba: Celtic missionary 177Study questions 182 Part 3: A Christian Society: ad 600–1500 18316. The West in Crisis 184Gregory the Great 185Alcuin 19417. The Eastern Church 202John Chrysostom: master preacher 206Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite 207The Paulicians and the Bogomils 21218. Flowering: the Western Church: Reform and resurgence 215Thomas Becket 217Pope Innocent III 219Bernard of Clairvaux 222Francis of Assisi 223The Waldensians 235The Sacraments in Medieval Europe 242Anselm 244Peter Abelard 245Introduction to The History of Christianity 7Thomas Aquinas 250Popular Religion 25619. Monasticism in the West 258Interpreting the Bible in the Middle Ages 26720. The Orthodox Church in Eastern Europe and Russia 269The Slavic Bible 27021. An Age of Unrest: The Western Church in the Late Middle Ages 275Jan Hus 281Savonarola 284John Wyclif 287William of Ockham 289Study questions 292 Part 4: R eform and Renewal: 1500–1650 29322. Seeds of Renewal: The origins of the Reformation 29423. Reformation 304Martin Luther 304John Calvin 306The Faith of the Protestants 310Philipp Melanchthon 312Huldrych Zwingli 315Theodore Beza 316Martin Bucer 321Thomas Cranmer 322Puritans and Separatists 323Post-Reformation Church Architecture 324The Unitarians 32624. A Flood of Bibles: Scripture in the vernacular 329William Tyndale and the English Bible 33125. The Radical Reformation: the Anabaptists 334The First English Baptists 338John Bunyan 33926. The Catholic Reformation 341Gasparo Contarini 342Ignatius of Loyola 347The Jesuits 350Teresa of Avila 354John of the Cross 355George Fox and the Quakers 35927. Art and the Spirit: Christianity and its cultural expression 361Study questions 366 Part 5: R eason, Revival, and Revolution 1650–1789 36728. Expansion Worldwide: European missions 368The First English Missions 38129. Awakening: The Evangelical Revival and the Great Awakening 386Jonathan Edwards 390George Whitefield 391Philipp Spener 393Nikolaus von Zinzendorf 394John and Charles Wesley 397Hymns and Church Music 403Christianity and the Rise of Modern Science 40630. Reason and Unreason: The rise of rationalism 408Blaise Pascal 409The Reasonableness of Christianity 41831. The Russian Church: 1500–1900 420Study questions 424 Part 6: C ities and Empires 1789–1914 42532. Europe in Revolt: Church and State in the Nineteenth Century 426Pope Pius IX 43333. The First Industrial Nation: The Industrial Revolution and the British Churches 440William Wilberforce 447The Oxford Movement 450The Brethren 452C. H. Spurgeon: ‘Prince of Preachers’ 453John Henry Newman 455The Evangelicals 45734. A Crusade Among Equals: Revivalism, Abolition, and Evangelism in the USA 459D. L. Moody: Mass evangelist 460Hymns and Church Music after 1800 46335. A World Come of Age: Science and philosophy challenge Christianity 465Friedrich Schleiermacher 46836. Outposts of Empire: The nineteenth-century missionary explosion 472William Carey 475The Bible Societies 476David Livingstone 484Hudson Taylor 487Introduction to The History of Christianity 9Samuel Ajayi Crowther 489Study questions 494 Part 7: A Century of Conflict 1914–2001 49537. An Age of Ideology: nationalism, Communism, and individualism take onChristianity 496The Christian Church and the Jews 504Billy Graham 514Martin Luther King 521Christians, War, and Peace 52438. An Age of Anxiety: Theological thinking in troubled era 526Albert Schweitzer 527Dietrich Bonhoeffer 53539. Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Movement 550African Independent Churches 55440. The Arts in the Christian West 557C. S. Lewis 55941. Organizing for Unity 561Pope John XXIII 56342. An Age of Liberation 565Hélder Câmara 570Study questions 576Part 8: Ep ilogue: A New Millennium 57743. Present and Future: The church in an ever-changing world 578Further Resources on the History of Christianity 590Glossary 591Index 607

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Book SynopsisAs many as 40 different Shi`i groups existed in the 9th and 10th centuries yet only 3 forms have survived. Why is Twelver Shi`ism one of themAs the established faith in modern Iran, the majority faith in Iraq and areas in the Gulf and with its adherents forming sizeable minorities elsewhere in the region, Twelver Shi''ism is arguably the most successful branch of Shi''ism. Andrew J. Newman chronicles the progression of Twelver Shiism, exploring the numerous external challenges and internal disagreements that marked the lives of believers in pockets across the Middle East to the early 18th century. During this time, from the 13th to the 15th century especially, with scholarly activity and the availability of earlier key texts of the faith limited, the region''s many millenarian doctrines and movements threatened its demise. Only by the late 17th century was Twelver Shiism''s survival assured, both in Iran and elsewhere in the region.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Part One: Shiism in the Classical Period; 1. The Shi'i Problematic; 2. Bereft of a Leader: The Early Traditionists; 3. The Legacy of the Buyid Period; Part Two: Twelver Shi'ism in the Medieval and Early Modern Periods; 4. Betwixt and Between: the Twelvers and the Turks; 5. Shiism, Mongols, Ilkhanids, Timurids and Sufi Orders; 6. A Home at Last: The Establishment of the Faith in Safavid Iran (1501-1722); Part Three: Twelver Shi'ism in the Modern Period; 7. The 'Crises' of the 18th Century; 8. A Home Again, At Last: Re-Establishment in Qajar Iran; 9. Twentieth Century Shi'ism to 1978; 10. The Islamic Revolution and After; 11. Summary and Conclusion; Index.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on the Maitland movement diagram, this title presents a system for mobilization of the neural and musculoskeletal systems. It guides readers through the subject of neurodynamics and the basic mechanisms in movement of the nervous system, linking causal mechanisms to diagnosis and treatment of pain and common musculoskeletal problems.Trade ReviewShacklock's book is a wonderful gift as well as a triumph of clinical reasoning and careful research. Examination of the nervous system typically does not extend beyond a search for neurologic signs and the most rudimentary mobility tests of major portions of that organ. Given what we've learned during the course of the neurobiologic revolution, this seems wholly inadequate. Shacklock describes specific testing of virtually every portion of the peripheral nervous system and reasonably asserts that this approach is necessary to complete the diagnostic picture of our patients with painful problems that display no relevant evidence of pathology. That is, something that requires healing or repair. My own students assure me that these patients comprise the majority of those with a primary complaint of pain. To me, this knowledge fills a hole in therapy through which countless patients have fallen. The author fills this book instead with a wonderful exposition of the deep model of neurobiology as it is currently understood and relevant to the clinician seeing patients in pain. He then tackles the nuts and bolts of testing and treatment, liberally providing all he can about the intricate nature of nervous biomechanics, paying careful attention to what is known of the bodily interface and the nature of its sensitivity. Every possible test is carefully illustrated and many pages are peppered with this master clinician's personal experience. For the sural nerve alone there are three pages devoted to its place in symptomotology, the intricate nature of its testing and specific thoughts about its treatment along with three clear and concise photographs. What more could a clinician seeking direction ask for? Oh yes, a CD-ROM provided with the book further illustrates his approach to the median, posterior tibial and ulnar nerves as well as the brachial plexus at the thoracic outlet. This is a wonderful addition to the text.Barrett L. Dorko P.T.Table of Contents1. General Neurodynamics2. Specific Neurodynamics3. General Neuropathodynamics4. Diagnosis of specific dysfunctions5. Diagnosis with Neurodynamic Tests6. Planning the Physical Examination7. Standard Neurodynamic Testing8. Method of treatment: systematic progression9. Cervical Spine10. Upper limb11. Lumbar Spine12. Lower LimbGlossaryIndex

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Book SynopsisTHE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB AND NUMBER ONE AMAZON BESTSELLER''The publishing sensation of the year: a compelling, uplifting and heart-rending debut novel''Mail on SundayA Boy Made of Blocks is a funny, heartwarming story of family and love inspired by the author''s own experiences with his son, the perfect latest obsession for fans of The Rosie Project, David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes. A father who rediscovers loveAlex loves his wife Jody, but has forgotten how to show it. He loves his son Sam, but doesn''t understand him. He needs a reason to grab his future with both hands.A son who shows him how to liveMeet eight-year-old Sam: beautiful, surprising - and different. To him the world is a frightening mystery. But as his imagination comes to life, his family will be changed . . . for good.''One of those wonderful books that makes you laugh and cry at the same tiTrade ReviewThe publishing sensation of the year: a compelling, uplifting and heart-rending debut novel * Mail on Sunday *A Boy Made of Blocks is constructed around not just a great plot, but a rare sense of honesty and insight. -- John Harris * Guardian *Funny, expertly plotted and written with enormous heart. Readers who enjoyed The Rosie Project will love A Boy Made of Blocks - I did * Graeme Simsion *A heart-warming and wise story . . . I shed a few tears but was left with a warm glow * Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of The Last Act of Love *Heartwarming, funny and special. I devoured this cracking book. * The Unmumsy Mum *Very funny, incredibly poignant and full of insight. Awesome. * Jenny Colgan *One of those wonderful books that makes you laugh and cry at the same time * Good Housekeeping *A Boy Made of Blocks is one of those unique and exquisite stories that grab you from the very first line. Searingly honest and poignant . . . tremendously moving. A truly beautiful story. * Heat *Even the hardest of hearts will be warmed by this poignant tale based on the author's life with his autistic son * Mail on Sunday *This is a wonderful, warm, insightful novel about family, friendship and love that tugs at your heart. * Daily Mail *Stuart scatters his rose petals with enough thorns to ensure his often very funny debut will get under the skin . . . a tear-jerker -- Claire Allfree * Metro *Be prepared to shed tears (Book of the Week) * Sun *A Boy Made of Blocks is a wonderful read and I imagine that this will be one of many outstanding novels by Keith Stuart. * Huffington Post *This debut is sad, funny and full of heart-melting moments that make tears inevitable. * Daily Express *[A] warm, humorous and touching story about fatherhood and family * Sunday Mirror *This book is incredible. Keith Stuart is a very clever man. * Stuart Heritage *Fans of Nick Hornby with love this funny and moving tale. * Closer *A heartwarming read * Sunday Express *Warm and real, honest and heart-breaking, joyous and life-affirming. It has the lot. * Vanessa Greene *Keith Stuart is a master at balancing humour alongside the serious. He has a light touch but also moves us deeply, and his characters are wonderfully real. Clever and full of insight. * Virginia Macgregor *The characters are well-developed and vulnerable, learning to navigate and make sense of a world filled with obstacles. Stuart's debut novel is a charming and timely tale of learning to connect in the digital age. * Kirkus *An engaging and satisfying read on modern parenting * Your Weekend (New Zealand) *It was refreshing to read a story where the characters flail around, panic, cry, swear, yet ultimately are determined to build little blocks of happiness with those whom they love. -- Cath Weeks * The Big Issue *Touching and funny * Autism Eye *An escape, majestic and beautiful, into a world where imagination is the only limit. * Forbes *Heartbreakingly realistic * Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House *

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Book SynopsisI hadn''t been planning on making Mexico my new home, but the little house on the sea was all that I had left . . . Intimate, honest and touching, this is the story of Deborah Rodriguez''s often hilarious journey of self-discovery. Forced to flee her life in Afghanistan, she leaves behind her friends, her possessions and her two beloved businesses: a hair salon and a coffee shop.But life proves no easier ''back home''. After a year living in California where she teeters on the edge of sanity, Deborah makes a decision: she''s going to get the old Deb back. So, at the age of forty-nine, she packs her life and her cat, Polly, into her Mini Cooper and heads south to a pretty seaside town in Mexico. Home is now an unassuming little house on Carnaval Street.If you liked Eat, Pray, Love you will love The House on Carnaval Street. Rodriguez''s story speaks to every woman, mother, sister, wife - to anyone who has ever questionTrade ReviewReaders who fell in love with Rodriguez's chronicle of life in Afghanistan [The Kabul Beauty School] will surely revel in this candid, intimate tale of starting over in middle-age in a new country * Kirkus Reviews *Fans of Rodriguez's brash and honest tone will thoroughly enjoy this next installment in her remarkable story * Publishers Weekly *This inspirational read is bound to appeal to anyone contemplating their second or third act * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisAntibiotics and their mechanisms of action provides a deep and lucid understanding of the mechanisms of action of various antibiotics.

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Book SynopsisIn a time when abuse at the hands of religious leaders is too common comes this guide to making the most of the Zen tradition while protecting and empowering yourself“This is a thoroughly engaging exploration based on deep knowledge of the tradition as well as contemporary research.” —Martine Batchelor, author, Principles of ZenWhile the liberation that Zen offers is real, it must be engaged with carefully, explains this sensei. Her book is neither a memoir about a single case of abuse nor a bloodless academic study. Nelson reflects on the multiple dangers in Zen, from firsthand experience in Boston—where documented abuse recently took place—integrating her discussion at every step with core Zen teachings.“Practicing Safe Zen imparts a lesson we all will have to learn if we want to truly mature in our spiritual practice.” —Barry Magid, author, Ending the Pursuit of Happiness

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Book SynopsisWritten by board-certified mental health and marriage and family coaches Rebekah and Gabe Lyons, The Fight for Us offers biblical wisdom and encouragement, as well as practical guidance, that will give you the confidence you need to heal what has been hurt in your marriage and rebuild an even better one.

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Book SynopsisThe authors have worked for some yers as Camino Companions, a ministry for welcoming pilgrims in Santiago.They noticed that as well as providing a space for pilgrims to tell their unique Camino stories while in Santiago, pilgrims wanted help to reflect on the importance and relevance for their lives back home (the real Camino!). This book is a suggestion as to what pilgrims might do on returning home in terms of keeping that Camino spirit alive. Inevitably it is written from the Christian perspective of its authors, but it can be used by pilgrims of all faiths and none.We are all pilgrims in the world and our challenge is to live life as a journey, not buying into the consumer mentality but keeping our hearts open. Back at home we easily forget this and can drift along on autopilot. But we have a choice about how we live and love. God (or Mystery, or Spirit) is always with us, and can be seen especially when looking back on our experience. Hence the importance of reflection and taking time out to get perspective. The Camino feeling', or the spiritual dimension is always there, but we have to walk our road of trust as best we can wherever we find ourselves. The Camino will provide' even back at home.

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Book SynopsisReligionswhatever else they may beare configurations of cultural information reproduced across space and time. Beginning with this seemingly obvious fact of religious transmission, Harvey Whitehouse goes on to construct a testable theory of how religions are created, passed on, and changed. At the center of his theory are two divergent ''modes of religiosity:'' the imagistic and the doctrinal. Drawing from recent advances in cognitive science, Whitehouse''s theory shows how religions tend to coalesce around one of these two poles depending on how religious behaviors are remembered. In the ''imagistic mode,'' rituals have a lasting impact on people''s minds, haunting not only our memories but influencing the way we ruminate on religious topics. These psychological features are linked to the scale and structure of religious communities, fostering small, exclusive, and ideologically heterogeneous ritual groupings or factions. In the ''doctrinal mode'', on the other hand, religious knowledTrade ReviewHarvey Whitehouse's Modes of Religiosity is very serious, part of a new movement that challenges everything that is usually written about religiosity. -- Mary Douglas, University College, LondonRecommended. -- E.O. Springsted, General Theological Seminary * CHOICE *An important book on ritual theory. * International Review Of Biblical Studies *For the specialist in religious studies as well as the scholar willing to venture into a different aspect of this discipline, there is no doubt on the part of this reviewer that careful attention to Whitehouse' text, theory and arguments will pay large dividends. * Bridges *This book is wide-ranging and is a valuable contribution to the study of religion. * History of Religions, May 2008 *In his ambitious new book, Harvey Whitehouse develops his influential 'modes of religiosity' theory, robustly defends it against his critics and bravely provides predictions to be tested against the world's religions, past and present. It is a huge step forward in our understanding of religion—the most curious, creative, and at times deeply destructive, force that resides within the human mind. -- Steven Mithen, University of ReadingTable of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Introduction Chapter 3 What is "Religion"? Chapter 4 What is "Ritual"? Chapter 5 Ritual and Religious Revelation Chapter 6 Outline of the Volume Part 7 PART ONE: COGNITION AND RELIGIOUS TRANSMISSION Part 8 Chapter One: First Principles for Explaining Religion and Ritual Chapter 9 Religious Traditions are Materially Constrained Chapter 10 Religious Phenomena are Selected Chapter 11 The Selection of Religious Phenomena is Context-Dependent Chapter 12 Religious Transmission is Partly Motivated by Explicit Religious Concepts Part 13 Chapter Two: Cognitively Optimal Religion Chapter 14 The Naturalness of Gods Chapter 15 The Naturalness of Ritual Chapter 16 The Naturalness of Myth Part 17 Chapter Three: Cognitively Costly Religion Chapter 18 Cognitively Costly Gods Chapter 19 Cognitively Costly Rituals Chapter 20 Cognitively Costly Narratives Part 21 PART TWO: THE THEORY OF MODES OF RELIGIOSITY Part 22 Chapter Four: The Theory of Modes of Religiosity Chapter 23 Modes of Religiosity and Memory Chapter 24 The Doctrinal Mode of Religiosity Chapter 25 The Imagistic Mode of Religiosity Chapter 26 Modes of Religiosity Contrasted Chapter 27 Modes of Religiosity in the Real World Chapter 28 The Origins of Modes of Religiosity Part 29 Chapter Five: Ritual and Meaning in the Doctrinal Mode Chapter 30 The Distinction Between Implicit and Explicit Memory Chapter 31 The Theory of Representational Redescription Chapter 32 Representational Redescription and Routinized Ritual Chapter 33 Routinized Ritual and Exegesis Chapter 34 Routinization, Relevance, and Revelation Part 35 Chapter Six: Ritual and Meaning in the Imagistic Mode Chapter 36 Emotion and Episodic Memory Chapter 37 Episodic Memory and Ritual Chapter 38 Episodic Memory and Spontaneous Exegetical Reflection Chapter 39 Representational Redescription and the Imagistic Mode Part 40 Chapter Seven: Religious Enthusiasm and Its Limits Chapter 41 Religious Enthusiasm Chapter 42 The Limits of Religious Enthusiasm Part 43 PART THREE: THEORETICAL AND EMPIRICAL CHALLENGES Part 44 Chapter Eight: Theoretical Challenges Chapter 45 The Challenges Chapter 46 Form and Frequency Chapter 47 Selectionism or Mechanistic Causation? Chapter 48 Arousal, Memory, and Motivation Chapter 49 Procedural versus Exegetical Knowledge in the Domain of Ritual Chapter 50 Historical Transformations Part 51 Chapter Nine: Testing the Theory Chapter 52 Predictions Chapter 53 Evidence Needed from Ethnography, Historiography, and Archaeology Chapter 54 Evidence Needed from the Cognitive Sciences Chapter 55 Epilogue: Theory, Description, and the Cognitive Science of Religion Chapter 56 References Chapter 57 Index Chapter 58 About the Author

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Book Synopsis'Science writing at its absolute best' Guy Claxton, author of Intelligence in the FleshInteroception is one of our most important - and most mysterious - senses. It's how our bodies tell our brains what we're feeling - when we're hungry, when we're cold, how we should respond to stress and panic.In Inner Sense, Caroline Williams uncovers a field that's poised to revolutionise health, and explores groundbreaking new techniques that can improve our mental and physical wellbeing. She meets brain scientists mapping the nervous system, neurodivergent researchers working to hone their interoception skills and health practitioners investigating how this inner sense can aid mindfulness, and even disordered eating.Combining science, medicine, mindfulness and physical therapy, Inner Sense is the first book to bring this exciting new field of medicine to a general readership.

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Book SynopsisA text on the academic study of contemporary wicca and paganism throughout the world.Trade ReviewIn this refreshingly grounded, balanced, informative, thorough and equitable work, Paganism comes of age with Barb Davy's Introduction to Pagan Studies. The book discusses Paganism through the categories of theology, cosmology, social organization, ritual practices and historical origins in a comprehensive yet engaging manner that will appeal to insiders and outsiders alike. Davy has successfully chronicled Pagan growth from new religious movement to a world religion - especially its denominational tendency. In short, by exploring the multiple nuances of Paganism, this is the book for which everyone has been waiting. -- Michael York, Bath Spa UniversityThis book provides a detailed and fascinating introduction to the varied worlds of contemporary Paganism. While some might dismiss the rise of nature religions as a fad, Davy skillfully excavates the origins of the movement, as well the multiple streams that have woven their way across the religious landscape. She offers a valuable contribution to the emerging study of contemporary Paganism. -- Professor Douglas E. Cowan, Renison College, University of WaterlooAn essential overview and distillation of current academic thought concerning the history, beliefs, and practices of modern Paganism. Accessible and written as an introductory textbook, Davy provides an excellent starting point to people wanting to know more about Paganism, and to Pagans wanting to explore the burgeoning realm of Pagan Studies. Highly recommended. -- Jason Pitzl-Waters * The Wild Hunt Blog *Davy...has crafted a fine text to support undergraduate scholarly study of this religion...of particular interest are the sections on literary influences, origins, ethics, current issues, and research...This book will be excellent for courses in religious studies, sociology, and cultural studies. Summing Up: Highly Recommended. All levels. -- M.R. Pukkila, Colby College * CHOICE *This book is invaluable to teachers and students and a critical addition to every Pagan's library. Introduction to Pagan Studies gives the reader a solid understanding of the diverse and complicated collection of beliefs, practices, and issues involved in the many religious traditions that fall under the banner of contemporary Pagnism, and operates as a springboard to deeper study and research. * Newwitch *Barbara Davy's excellent introduction to the study of Paganism offers a clear view of the state of academic knowledge about Paganism, anticipates areas of growing interest, and skilfully enables readers to reflect on approaches to this and other religions. This accessible book will be of value to anyone interested in Paganism and to anyone interested in the study of religions. -- Dr. Graham Harvey, Religious Studies, Open University, UKTable of Contents0 Introduction 1 Beliefs 2 Social Organization 3 Individual and Family Practices 4 Group Practices 5 Myths and Historical Origins 6 Literary Origins and Influences 7 Social and Charismatic Influences 8 Denominations 9 Ethics and Politics 10 Current Issues 11 Research in Pagan Studies 13 Glossary 14 Bibliography 15 Index

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Book SynopsisThe Busy Vet's Guide to Cytology is an in-practice guide to using cytology in everyday veterinary practice. It outlines the basics of cytological examination and explores how to work with cytology results as a diagnostic tool alongside other treatments and assessments. The Guide also covers:acquiring and preparing cytological specimens,staining slides and microscope use, andinterpreting samples from common locations.Addressing general principles of veterinary cytology and then taking a body system approach applied to all veterinary patients, the book ends with working with labs, a round-up of difficult cases and digital cytology.The Busy Vet's Guide to Cytology is accessible and digestible an indispensable aid to vets in practice.

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Book SynopsisAs the only book of its kind, this publication provides students, clinicians, researchers, ministries of health, and others with a valuable, thorough, and focused understanding of the development of the nurse practitioner (NP) and nurse anesthetist (NA), two advanced practice nursing roles which have improved access to care and healthcare outcomes as bilateral role development has progressed internationally. As the two roles have significant clinical differences, the book will appraise each role separately within two sections utilizing different approaches. After a thorough platform of defining and describing each role, including history and origins, education, practice, regulation, and leadership, the book guides by example, utilizing unique country case studies divided by WHO regions as exemplars for international role development as well as an outlook for the future of advanced practice nursing on the global stage. The book expands on the tenets and principles as outlined in the ICN

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Book SynopsisThis textbook is an introduction to Systems and Theoretical/Computational Neuroscience, with a particular emphasis on cognition. It consists of three parts: Part I covers fundamental concepts and mathematical models in computational neuroscience, along with cutting-edge topics. Part II explores the building blocks of cognition, including working memory (how the brain maintains and manipulates information online without external input), decision making (how choices are made among multiple options under conditions of uncertainty and risk) and behavioral flexibility (how we direct attention and control actions). Part III is dedicated to frontier research, covering models of large-scale multi-regional brain systems, Computational Psychiatry and the interface with Artificial Intelligence. The author highlights the perspective of neural circuits as dynamical systems, and emphasizes a cross-level mechanistic understanding of the brain and mind, from genes and cell types to collective neura

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Book SynopsisTraces the history of the anthropological study of kinship from the early 1900s onwards. This book presents classic works from Evans-Pritchard, Levi-Strauss, Leach, and Schneider, as well as articles on contemporary debates as surrogate motherhood, and gay and lesbian kinship.Trade Review"One looks to a Reader to be authoritative: this is also a highly imaginative collection. Nuanced as well as balanced, the editors’ compilations bring out the best not just in the study of kinship but in anthropology. A tonic for old hands and new hands alike." Marilyn Strathern, University of CambridgeTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. General Introduction. Part I: Kinship as Social Structure: Descent and Alliance:. 1. Descent and Marriage:. Introduction: Robert Parkin. Unilateral descent groups: Robert H. Lowie (deceased 1957, formerly of University of California, Berkeley). The Nuer of the southern Sudan: E. E. Evans-Pritchard (deceased 1973; formerly of Oxford). Lineage Theory: a brief retrospect: Adam Kuper (Brunel). African models in the New Guinea Highlands: J. A. Barnes (formally of The Australian National University). The Amerindianization of Descent and Affinity: Peter Rivière (Oxford). Inheritance, Property, and Marriage in Africa and Eurasia: Jack Goody (Cambridge). 2. Terminology and Affinal Alliance:. Introduction: Robert Parkin. Kinship and Social Organization, Lecture One: W. H. R. Rivers (deceased, formerly of Cambridge ). Structural Analysis in Linguistics and Anthropology: Claude Lévi-Strauss (Emeritus, College de France). Concerning Trobriand Clans and the Kinship Category ‘tabu’: Edmund Leach (deceased 1989, formerly of Cambridge). The Dravidian Kinship Terminology as an Expression of Marriage: Louis Dumont (George Mason University, DC). Prescription, Preference and Practice: Marriage Patterns Among the Kondaiyankottai Maravar of South India: Anthony Good (University of Edinburgh). Analysis of Purum Affinal Alliance: Rodney Needham (formally of Oxford). Tetradic Theory: An Approach to Kinship: N. J. Allen (Oxford). Part II: Kinship as Culture, Process and Agency:. 3. The Demise and Revival of Kinship:. Introduction: Linda Stone. What is Kinship All About?: David M. Schneider (deceased 1995, formerly of the University of Chicago). Toward a Unified Analysis of Gender and Kinship: Silvia Junko Yanagisako and Jane Fishburne Collier (Stanford University). Sexism and Naturalism in the Study of Kinship: Harold W. Scheffler (Yale University). The Substance of Kinship and the Heat of the Hearth: Feeding, Personhood and Relatedness among Malays in Pulau Langkawi: Janet Carsten (University of Edinburgh). 4. Contemporary Directions in Kinship:. Introduction: Linda Stone. Surrogate Motherhood and American Kinship: Helena Ragoné (Independent Scholar). Eggs and Wombs: The Origins of Jewishness: Susan Martha Kahn (Brandeis University). Gender, Genetics and Generation: Reformulating Biology in Lesbian Kinship: Corinne P. Hayden (University of California, Berkeley). Has the World Turned? Kinship in the Contemporary American Soap Opera: Linda Stone (Washington State University). Kinship, Gender and Mode of Production in Post-Mao China: Variations in Two Villages: Hua Han (Independent Scholar). Primate Kin and Human Kinship: Robin Fox (Rutgers University). Kinship and Evolved Psychological Dispositions: The Mother’s Brother Controversy Reconsidered: Maurice Bloch and Dan Sperber (London School of Economics and Directeur de Recherche au CNRS, Paris). Glossary. Index

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Book SynopsisA heartwarming dog story like no other: Tuesday, a lovable golden retriever, changes a former soldier''s life forever.A highly decorated captain in the U.S. Army, Luis Montalvan never backed down from a challenge during his two tours of duty in Iraq. After returning home from combat, however, his physical wounds and crippling post-traumatic stress disorder began to take their toll. He wondered if he would ever recover.Then Luis met Tuesday, a sensitive golden retriever trained to assist the disabled. Tuesday had lived among prisoners and at a home for troubled boys, and he found it difficult to trust in or connect with a human being--until Luis. Until Tuesday is the story of how two wounded warriors, who had given so much and suffered the consequences, found salvation in each other. It is a story about war and peace, injury and recovery, psychological wounds and spiritual restoration. But more than that, it is a story about the love between a man and dTrade Review'Wow, what a book! I think I was crying on page 3. The collision of man and dog, and the unbreakable bond they form, made my heart leap. Everyone should read this book to better understand not only the ravages of war, but the amazing capacity of the human spirit to rebound. I dare anyone to read this book and not believe in the power of love to heal.' * Lee Woodruff, author of In an Instant (with Bob Woodruff) and Perfectly Imperfect *'A deeply moving story of service, sacrifice, and restoration. Years from now when critics assemble the canon of Iraq War literature, look for Until Tuesday to make everyone's short list.' * Andrew J. Bacevich, author of Washington Rules: America's Path to Permanent War *'This story of an incredible service dog is both touching and warm. Some of the struggles are painful to read, because they are so real, but that only makes the triumphs more uplifting. In the course of these pages, Tuesday truly becomes a hero, as does Luis Montalván. This book feels like more than a joy; it feels necessary.' * Vicki Myron, #1 NYT bestselling author of Dewey *'Until Tuesday explores the unique bond that can occur between dogs and people that ennobles both. This book is a moving tribute to the courage and perseverance of a man as well as the love and the devotion of a remarkable and unforgettable dog.' * Larry Levin, New York Times bestselling author of Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love *'This is a profoundly honest book filled with vital lessons about loss, friendship, war -- and the loving bonds that can save us in our lowest moments. We are all lucky that Capt. Montalván and his dog Tuesday found each other, for in their story we see the possibilities in our own lives.' * Jeffrey Zaslow, coauthor of The New York Times bestseller, The Last Lecture *'Luis and Tuesday are two true American heroes. This powerful story is a testament to the courage of veterans both on and off the battlefield. The incredible relationship Luis and Tuesday share is a testament to the power of friendship and service. Far too many veterans face challenges when the invisible wounds of war follow us from the frontlines to our lives back home. Luis is a critical voice for our community, reminding every single veteran that they are not alone. Luis and Tuesday have been instrumental in helping to erase the stigma of invisible wounds, and luckily this book is just the beginning of their incredible story.' * Paul Rieckhoff, Founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), Author of Chasing Ghosts *'Luis and Tuesday were one of the original sources of inspiration for my very first piece of legislation. Luis' story of military service, his struggles with visible and invisible wounds of war, and the dog who helped save his life is as compelling on the page as when you hear it in person.' * Senator Al Franken *

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Book SynopsisMapped to the 2018 NMC Standards, this book introduces students to the principles and practice of leadership, management and team working. It uses students' own values and experience of leadership as a framework through which to learn about the topic, covering the core theory in straight-forward language and relating it to practice through multiple case studies and activities.

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Book SynopsisKaplan Medical's USMLE Step 1 Lecture Notes 2025-2026:7-Book Preclinical Review: For USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX-USA Level 1 offers full-color review that identifies high-yield topics in every disciplinea comprehensive yet concise approach that will help you focus your study to succeed on the exam. These are the same books used in Kaplan Medical's courses and trusted by thousands of medical students each year to succeed on USMLE Step 1. The 7 volumesPathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochemistry/Medical Genetics, Immunology/Microbiology, Anatomy, and Behavioral Science/Social Sciencesare updated annually by Kaplan's all-star expert faculty. The Best Review 2,600 pages covering every discipline you'll need on this section of the boards Full-color diagrams and charts for better comprehension and retention Clinical correlations and bridges between disciplines highlighted throughout Chapter summary study guides at the end of every chapter for easier review Up-To-Date Content Clinica

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Book SynopsisEagerly awaited by many counsellors and psychotherapists, this new edition includes an updated preface, new content on recent research and new developments and debates around relational depth, and new case studies. This groundbreaking text goes to the very heart of the therapeutic meeting between therapist and client. Focusing on the concept of 'relational depth', the authors describe a form of encounter in which therapist and client experience profound feelings of contact and engagement with each other, and in which the client has an opportunity to explore whatever is experienced as most fundamental to her or his existence. The book has helped thousands of trainees and practitioners understand how to facilitate a relationally-deep encounter, identify the personal blocks' that may be encountered along the way, and consider new therapeutic concepts such as 'holistic listening' that help them to meet their clients at this level. This classic text rTrade ReviewOnly occasionally do books change the very way we think about practice and introduce concepts that have the power to redefine some of our work, the first edition of Working at Relational Depth did just that, and this second edition takes us several steps further. Entirely updated, refreshed and contemporary in its approach this is, once again, a tour de force in the literature; a further critical development in our understanding of the relationship in counselling and psychotherapy. -- Dr Andrew ReevesWorking at Relational Depth in Counselling and Psychotherapy 2nd Edition, co-authored by Mick Cooper and Dave Mearns, is a wonderful book which should be on every counsellor’s and counsellor training course’s reading list. -- Moira BishopThis book reminds us that therapy is both an art and a science. The struggle to find words to describe moments of deep healing between two people is balanced by an absorbing look at the neuroscience, developmental psychology and evidence that underpin relational depth. This is both poetry and prose which speak across the different modalities to all therapists who care about their clients. -- Fiona Ballantine Dykes, Intergrative Therapist and Head of Professional Standards BACPThe illustrative examples, client accounts and research meshed together into an enjoyable, informative and thought provoking read. It enabled me to realize that, fundamentally, working at relational depth means two human-beings allowing themselves to be seen exactly as they are. Human. With flaws and fears and needs and desires. -- Heather RimmerTable of ContentsChapter 1 - Foundations for a relational therapy Chapter 2 - Psychological distress: a relational understanding Chapter 3 - Relational depth in therapy: what it is and why it may help Chapter 4 - A continuing relationship at depth: ′reaching the parts...′ Chapter 5 - Working with Dominic: a ′partial′ drunk Chapter 6 - Earning the right to work with Rick: a traumatised client Chapter 7 - Facilitating a meeting at relational depth Chapter 8 - The therapist′s developmental agenda Chapter 9 - Towards a revolution

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Book SynopsisA compact New Testament which allows you to read and share God’s Word wherever you go.The KJV Holy Bible, New Testament offers first-time Bible readers an easy way to discover the grace and truth in Scripture with a focused look at the Gospels, the Book of Acts, the Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. An essential resource for outreach ministries, this Bible includes additional study helps, making understanding God’s Word easier.Features include: Plan of Salvation clearly presents the grand narrative of the Bible pointing to Christ’s sacrifice on the cross for salvation 30-Days with Jesus Reading Plan provides an easy to guide to begin reading the Bible by using brief passages from Jesus’ life Teachings and illustrations of Christ to quickly find important instructions from Jesus Prayers of the Bible&nb

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Book SynopsisFully updated to include a new introduction by Lynda Thomas, CEO of Macmillan Cancer Support.''I can''t bear not to be with these three most important people in my life. I can''t bear not to be there alongside Mark as my children grow up. My bright, funny, affectionate boys who are never embarrassed to say, love you mummy, and say it ten times day.'' Renowned as a much-loved and highly respected BBC journalist, Victoria Derbyshire has spent 20 years finding the human story behind the headlines. In 2015 she found herself at the heart of the news, with a devastating breast cancer diagnosis. With honesty and openness, she decided to live out her treatment and recovery in the spotlight in a series of video diaries that encouraged thousands to seek diagnosis and help. Victoria has kept a diary since she was nine years old and in DEAR CANCER, LOVE VICTORIA she shares her day to day experiences of life following her diagnosis and coming to Trade ReviewVictoria is exactly the type of friend everyone would want by their side after being diagnosed with cancer. Although her story is at times heartbreaking, it is also frank, funny and succeeds in demystifying an illness often discussed in hushed tones. -- Elizabeth Archer * DAILY EXPRESS *'This powerful account of Victoria Derbyshire's struggle to deal with her breast cancer diagnosis is told with honesty and courage that gives strength to those touched by cancer.' DAILY TELEGRAPH[Victoria Derbyshire] shares her day to day experiences of life folloiwng her diagnosis and coming to terms with a future that wasn't planned. From the moment she woke up to find her right breast had collapsed, to telling her partner and children, through to mastectomy and chemotherapy, we are there with her. * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *'Wonderful, courageous, spirited and just plain honest...a gift to all those folk who are suddenly blasted into the scary, bleak world of cancer.' Dame Julie Walters'Truly brilliant' Claudia Winkleman'A really good, searingly honest book...a must read' Lorraine Kelly'A powerful diary... highlighting the huge value of support.' Susanna ReidThe broadcaster - and mother of two - has written an affectingly honest diary of her treatment for breast cancer. * READERS DIGEST *

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Book SynopsisFrantz Fanon may be most known for his more obviously political writings, but in the first instance, he was a clinician, a black Caribbean psychiatrist who had the improbable task of treating disturbed and traumatized North African patients during the wars of decolonization. Investigating and foregrounding the clinical system that Fanon devised in an attempt to intervene against negrophobia and anti-blackness, this book rereads his clinical and political work together, arguing that the two are mutually imbricated. For the first time, Fanon's therapeutic innovations are considered along with his more overtly political and cultural writings to ask how the crises of war affected his practice, informed his politics, and shaped his subsequent ideas. As David Marriott suggests, this combination of the clinical and political involves a psychopolitics that is, by definition, complex, difficult, and perpetually challenging. He details this psychopolitics from two points of view, focusing first on Fanon's sociotherapy, its diagnostic methods and concepts, and second, on Fanon's cultural theory more generally. In our present climate of fear and terror over black presence and the violence to which it gives rise, Whither Fanon? reminds us of Fanon's scandalous actuality and of the continued urgency of his message.Trade Review"This book is a clarifying event amid recent readings of Fanon and a radical intervention in the conventional ones. Writing with an intensity and momentum unparalleled by other scholars in the field, David Marriott is Frantz Fanon's first reader." -- Frank B. Wilderson III * University of California, Irvine *"Whither Fanon? is one of the most original and significant works of theory of this generation. Drawing deeply from Fanon's clinical psychoanalytic work, David Marriott shows in labyrinthine precision how Fanon's colonial racial interiority is both far more unfree than has been imagined and open to an ungrounded revolution without reserve. Perhaps alone among Fanon's readers, Marriott keeps up with Fanon's own complexity, radical negativity, and creative criticality." -- Rei Terada * University of California, Irvine *Table of ContentsContents and AbstractsIntroduction chapter abstractThis introduction considers recent responses to what has become known as "critical Fanonism." Is Fanonism reducible to a narrative of liberation in which national and human liberation remains both telos and eschatology? Or does his work offer a different way of thinking about the relationship between time and event, law and violence, sovereignty and subject? Taking its cue from Fanon's meditation on the revolutionary moment as a tabula rasa, this introduction considers two broad ways of dealing with critical Fanonism: as a dialectical phenomenology and as a politics of redemption and/or liberation. Along the way, it asks why "narrative" and "experience" continue to be more or less the principal terms for engaging with Fanon's thought and attempts to show how Fanon escapes the teleological and phenomenological hold of both terms in a way that suggests differing theoretical possibilities. 1Psychodramas chapter abstractThis chapter presents an overview of the development and genealogy of Fanon's socialthérapie, showing how this innovation in clinical method followed from a radically new approach to the colony as both group idea and praxis. Drawing on Fanon's clinical papers, it pursues the following questions: how does politics inform Fanon's therapeutics? And what of psychoanalysis in the colony? What is the relation between Fanonian socialthérapie and François Tosquelles's thérapeutiques institutionnelles? And why did Fanon describe group therapy as a "transvaluation"? In the course of the discussion, Fanon's notions of madness and alienation are presented—including his view of the clinic itself as a form of psychodrama and psychic life as a form of occupation. 2The Clinic as Praxis chapter abstractThis chapter compares Fanon's critiques of colonial neuropsychiatry and, in particular, its diagnostic use of racial heredity to the institutional innovations of his own therapeutic practices, including his use of psychoanalytic therapies. The chapter charts the complex evolution of that usage from 1952 to 1958, a period in which the notion of therapy changes from that of a mirror of disalienation to that of a more unnameable n'est pas in which resolution is no longer seen as a move towards egoic reintegration. It becomes clear that identification is conceived no longer in specular terms as an imaginary misrecognition but more in terms of something foreclosed, lost, or missing; in other words, the experience of colonial racism is compared to that of an unconscious content that is irreversible, nontransferable, and inexplicable and yet is coextensive with the feeling of an uncanny wretchedness. 3Negrophobogenesis chapter abstractThis brief chapter outlines the main diagnostic terms of Fanon's socialthérapie—epidermalization, petrification, and sociogeny. The question of how racism comes to be embodied, or how the body comes to acquire a racial signifiance, for example, is shown to be a key element of Fanon's conception of le vécu noir, or black lived experience. What that conception shows is the dilemma of becoming black when becoming is established via a certain historicity of hatred that fails to go beyond the level of affect, which remains tied to the various episodes of its racialization. 4Historicity and Guilt chapter abstractThe chapter begins with a reconsideration of the relation between institutional therapy and the entire problem of the semblable, then moving on to discuss Fanon's struggle, in his clinical writings, to understand the resistance to treatment by the colonisé. The starting point for this discussion is Mannoni's Psychologie de la colonisation and Fanon's critique of its oedipalization of cultural conflict. It is here, in this critique, that Fanon begins his alternative investigations of guilt, truth, historicity, and reason—defined and elaborated via Jaspers's notion of Grenzsituationen, language and cultural translation in the colony, and the cultural conflict over signs, signification, and media. In the course of the discussion, Fanon's alternative ideology of the sign—which indicates a new psycho-political message—is elaborated. 5Racial Fetishism chapter abstractThis chapter presents Fanon's work on anxiety in relation to fetishism. The aim here is to show how negrophobia—as stereotype, fantasy, idea, and affect—functions as a source of traumatic energy in the psychic life of the colonized. The chapter begins with a detailed survey of one of the longest case histories in Black Skin, White Masks in order to elicit Fanon's explanation of racial anxiety, before moving on to consider the stereotype as a type of fetishistic thinking and practice in the libidinal and political economies of the colony (and postcolony). The stereotype-as-fetish is integral to Fanon's discussion of disguised or repressed representations and what he calls the overdetermination of blackness as phobic object. What is also clear is that representation itself does not allow us to accurately recognize the differences between Vorstellung and Darstellung in Fanon's analyses, nor the question of racial capitalism more generally. 6Desire and Law chapter abstractThough the initial hypothesis of this chapter—that Oedipus as colonus must be distinguished from its classical version—has met with little if any discussion, it is nonetheless fundamental for understanding the way in which the colonisé experiences both its desire and its inhibition as a form of guilty indebtedness. The chapter explores this guilt as arising from a flaw that is both de facto and de jure subject to a command that can neither be forsworn nor borne. The chapter also discusses Fanon's analyses of dispossession together with his clinical study of subjects who have succumbed to an absolute depersonalization during total war. Accordingly, the following questions are discussed: how is this flaw experienced as Erlebnis? How can blackness appear to itself other than as guilt and expiation? What is the role of this anti-Oedipus in colonial war, torture, and state violence? 7The Condemned chapter abstractThis chapter discusses Fanon's refusal, in contrast to the supporters of cultural nationalism, to advocate a black conception of the world, ethics, and politics, alongside his rejection of any teleological view of time, emancipation, or freedom. The chapter looks at Fanon's call for a blackness that is n'est pas and that cannot be put to work either dialectically, speculatively, progressively, or fugitively. Only the n'est pas is capable of expressing the temporal sensibility of Fanonism and its struggle to make known the pathologies of blackness and its reactionary culture of ressentiment. The chapter charts this struggle via afro-pessimism, which it uses to illustrate the central antinomies of what are, by definition, the blackest characteristics of Fanon's thought. 8Invention chapter abstractThis chapter discusses the various notions of invention in Fanon's work. Fanon invokes invention as a descent that is also a surpassing, a leap, that allows the colonisé to grasp the non-permanent nature of colonial historic truth. This is why, politically, Fanon's thinking of invention criticizes traditional notions of political organization, or sovereign will, and argues overtly for a revolutionary violence that is separated from the institutions of politics. In this chapter, Fanon's notion of invention is compared to that of Georges Sorel and C. L. R. James—two thinkers who make invention synonymous with class struggle and who thereby oppose spontaneity to certain forms of bureaucracy and the values of the bourgeois order as such. While James situates invention in a Marxist milieu, the chapter argues that the form in which Fanonian invention manifests itself cannot be plotted according to the preestablished forms of Marxist philosophy or dialectics. 9Existence chapter abstractThis chapter examines invention not as a figure of history, scientific method, anthropology, or politics but as a question of existence. It shows how invention cannot be limited to knowledge, narrative, or even the political command for a greater awareness of illusion or reality. These paths—which continue to dominate readings of Fanonism—are shown to be simplifications of what Fanon expresses as the sociogenic truths of colonialism. In a reading of sociogeny that engages with the psychoanalytic genealogy of the term, the chapter argues that modern readings of sociogeny need remedying in order to link sociogeny to trauma, repetition, and neurosis. 10The Abyssal chapter abstractThis chapter revisits Fanon's complex relationship to negritude and, in particular, to the poetry of Aimé Césaire. On the one hand, it establishes a clear link between Césaire's abyssal theory of negritude and Fanon's no less poetic attempt to rethink the relation between the universal and the particular at the point where either becomes the abyssal mediation of the other in the conjoined sphere of an enriching saturation. The abyssal, for its part, indicates a profoundly original approach to black writing and thought and designates a perpetual opening that is, by definition, oblique and singular. This opening is pursued via the interrelated figures of corpsing, social death, and orphic descent.

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Book SynopsisA Step-by-Step Guide for Working with Violent Clients Renowned family therapist Cloe Madanes presents a therapy of socialaction, a proven model of therapeutic intervention developed forprofessionals who work with violent men. At the very heart of thisapproach is the conviction that the offAnder is fully responsiblefor his actions. As evidence of this core belief, a therapy ofsocial action requires the offAnder to acknowledge his violentactions, demonstrate authentic repentance, make amAnds to thevictim, and find acceptable alternative behaviors.Table of Contents1. A Therapy of Social Action. 2. The Elements of Social Action in Therapy. 3. The Caged Animal. 4. The Knife in Her Heart (with James P. Keim). 5. Steps in the Therapy of Adult Sex Offenders. 6. The Juvenile Sex Offender (with Dinah Smelser and James P.Keim). 7. Abusive Husbands. 8. Judges' and Therapists' Mistakes. 9. The Past.

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Book SynopsisAn exciting, natural sequel to Good Morning, Holy Spirit.

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Book SynopsisMusical games and activities can significantly improve the social, emotional, cognitive and motor skills of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. However, many music therapy resources are written with children in mind, and it can be difficult to find suitable age-appropriate activity ideas for adults.This versatile collection of 100 group music activities is the perfect sourcebook to provide insight to music therapists who are new to working with this client group, and inspiration to those familiar with working with adults but in need of fresh ideas. Each activity is developed in depth, with clear goals and instructions, and includes easy adaptations to suit a wide range of ability levels. With accompanying online downloadable content and sheet music, this book contains a ready supply of lively and original songs that can be used by practitioners of all musical abilities.With this practical and inspiring resource, music therapists, caregivers and other professionals working with adults with developmental and cognitive disorders will never be short of age-appropriate ideas again.Trade ReviewMaria Ramey's book is packed with 100 musical exercises that I, as a drama facilitator for people with intellectual disability, find instantly engaging. Maria has produced a very clear and well laid out book that is accessible and easy to follow. -- FrontlineIn conclusion, Group Music Activities for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is a book some music therapists may value having to hand if only for its potential to stimulate new ideas in a field where it is very easy to become "stuck". -- Approaches: Music Therapy & Special Music EducationTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Preface. Music Therapy with Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. How to Use This Book. Activities. 1. Play the Tambourine. 2. Smile and Wave. 3. I Like to Sing. 4. Let's All Play Together. 5. Scarf Dance. 6. I'm In the Mood. 7. Weekend Song. 8. My Sunshine. 9. Triangle Teams. 10. Shaking to the Music Beat. 11. Live Music Relaxation. 12. Shake Up High. 13. Visual Lyric Analysis. 14. Cluster Drumming. 15. Pick A Card: Instruments. 16. Frame Drum Imagination. 17. Heartbeat. 18. Over the Rainbow. 19. I Love.... 20. Old MacDonald Had A Band. 21. Clap Your Hands, One Two Three. 22. I Feel Good. 23. Matching Loud and Soft. 24. Just For Fun. 25. Paint the Air. 26. Howl At the Moon. 27. Twelve Days. 28. Random Duet. 29. Emotion Connection. 30. Stretchy Band Hokey Pokey. 31. Concerto Soloist. 32. Conducting. 33. Guess the Hidden Instrument. 34. How Many Beats? 35. Walkin' Down the Street. 36. Walk Like the Music. 37. Visual CDs. 38. Pick A Card: Feelings. 39. Jump and Jive. 40. Mirroring. 41. Twist. 42. Follow My Beat. 43. My Favorite Things. 44. Cha Cha Cha. 45. Signs of the Seasons. 46. Manic Monday. 47. News From Home. 48. Traveling Places. 49. Colors Everywhere. 50. Nature Box. 51. This Is Me. 52. Wave the Scarves. 53. Shake A Question. 54. Guess That Sound. 55. Clap Your Hands to the Music. 56. Move to the Music. 57. Dance Conducting. 58. Marching In. 59. Song Bingo. 60. Musical Ball. 61. Musical Feelings. 62. Party Animal. 63. Celebration Song. 64. Drum Q&A. 65. Rhythm Sticks Alphabet. 66. Your Story Through A Song. 67. Five Letter Favorites. 68. Boom Boom. 69. I Won't Back Down. 70. Leadership: African Drumming. 71. Marching Band. 72. Eye Choose You. 73. What I Like About You. 74. I Can See Clearly now. 75. Xylophone Conversation. 76. Boomwhacker Beat. 77. The Music Comes Over. 78. You Are. 79. Collective Mandala. 80. Turn, Turn, Turn. 81. Simple Songwriting. 82. Musical Shapes. 83. Animal Adventure. 84. Do-Re-Mi Chimes. 85. Roll Your Fists Around. 86. Rhythm Shakers. 87. Rhythmic Hot Potato. 88. Shake, Rattle and Roll. 89. Film Scoring. 90. Musical Charades. 91. Collaborative Drawing. 92. Color to the Instruments. 93. Musical Board Game. 94. Guitar Strum. 95. Rhythm Pies. 96. Music Listening Game. 97. Index Card Songwriting. 98. Chordal Songwriting. 99. Xylophone Ensemble. 100. Creative Singalongs. Appendices. Appendix A: Sheet Music for Original Songs. Appendix B: List of Books Illustrating Well Known Songs. Appendix C: List of Songs Referred to In Activities. Appendix D: Supply Resources. Appendix E: Contributors. Appendix F: Activities Listed By Goal Area. Appendix G: Online Content Track Listing. References.

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Book SynopsisPlacing the experiences of men at the heart of this book, Sarah Van Gogh outlines an integrative approach to effective therapeutic treatment of male sexual abuse.In a culture where to be male is often to be expected to embody strength, power and being in control, male victims of sexual abuse can be particularly challenging to help. This book outlines seven composite detailed case studies representing men from a wide range of backgrounds and demographics. It lays out how the author's pioneering model of an integrative approach which includes psychodynamic, humanistic, relational, cognitive/behavioural, body-based and arts-based approaches can offer an effective model for working with this client group. This key text provides a valuable resource for all those working with male survivors of sexual abuse.Trade ReviewI came to this book with trepidation - knowing little about the topic of male sexual abuse. But like the experiences of the diverse clients portrayed in this brilliant book by Sarah Van Gogh, I have felt the warmth and humility that underpins her practice... This book captures the bald reality of abuse. It destroys the notion that sexual violation belongs to a homogenous group. It is a book that represents the despair of abuse, yet is ultimately a book of hope, representing the remarkable possibilities of therapeutic change. I believe that because of the implicit silence surrounding sexual abuse, this compelling work is a book all therapists should read. * New Psychotherapist *Sarah Van Gogh has written a powerful and engaging book, driven by case vignettes from her private, individual clinical work, with which she has interwoven the theory of others and elaborated - through visual diagrams - her own understanding of the dynamics at play. This work is especially gripping in light of the men with whom she has worked closely who are typically ashamed of sharing such detail about themselves. Sarah shares the minutiae of the work so that we can truly get under their skin and understand their experiences with compassion and clarity. -- Dr Estela Welldon, author of Mother Madonna Whore, and Playing with Dynamite. Founder & Honorary Life President International Association for Forensic Psychotherapy, and Visiting International Professor, Pontificia Universidad Católica del PerúSarah Van Gogh has written this text with great intelligence, with tremendous sensitivity, and with distinct literary flair. Readers will be extremely moved by her unique compassion for male survivors of abuse and trauma, and clinical practitioners will learn a great deal from her many years of experience. In view of the high rate of suicide among those who have suffered early abuse, this book has the potential to save lives. -- Professor Brett Kahr, Senior Fellow, Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology, London, and Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Psychotherapy and Mental Health, Centre for Child Mental Health, LondonThis powerful book addresses a taboo and shame filled topic. Using a delicate sensibility but not shirking harsh realities, Sarah Van Gogh opens our eyes to the complexities of such work. She skilfully navigates neurobiology, trauma and dissociation alongside both classic and innovative therapeutic approaches. We are invited into the private confines of the consulting room where we meet and witness vulnerable victims, and are taken to the heart of their struggles, always respectfully, never voyeuristically, in work that gives hope for the curative power of intimate safe therapeutic relationships after profound trauma. -- Graham Music, PhD, Consultant Psychotherapist, Tavistock Centre londonThis book is useful for any counsellor/psychotherapist working with males affected by various forms of sexual abuse and is essential for those whose clients are predominantly boys and men. Practitioners who are not counsellors, but who are working with sexually abused males in another capacity, may also find it useful, as it provides ideas on how to work with men and explore methods that can help them address issues connected to their sexual abuse. -- BACP Private PracticeTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. I didn't realise I was a poet. 3. Sharing Two Songs. 4. Chin up. It's not so bad. 5. The power of a teddy bear. 6. But is it abuse if you really loved them? 7. Too much pain 8. Just Ten Sessions.

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Book SynopsisIn these days of danger, trouble, and evil, New York Times bestselling author Joseph Prince reveals how God''s children can have round-the-clock protection through the power of prayer.The Prayer of Protection unveils the Bible''s ultimate psalm of protection, Psalm 91, to help you understand more about how God guards His children. Joseph Prince offers simple keys and practical advice to finding and resting in the secret place of the Most High, where no evil can even come near you. You''ll begin to live unafraid and with boldness as you allow the certainty of your heavenly Father''s love and the sure promises of His Word to guard your heart against every fear. Come under the wings of the Almighty and live life divinely protected, positioned, and free from all fears with our covenant-keeping God!

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Book SynopsisNow in its Tenth Edition and in continuous publication since 1959, Apley & Solomon''s System of Orthopaedics and Trauma is one of the world''s leading textbooks of orthopaedic surgery. Relied upon by generations of orthopaedic trainees the book remains true to the teaching principles of the late Alan Apley and his successor Professor Louis Solomon. This new edition is fully revised and updated under the leadership of new editors. It retains the familiar ''Apley'' philosophy and structure, and is divided into three major sections: General Orthopaedics, Regional Orthopaedics and Trauma, thus enabling readers to gain the knowledge they need for their lifetime learning.Table of ContentsPart 1: General Orthopaedics. Diagnosis in Orthopaedics. Infection. Inflammatory Rheumatic Disorders. Crystal Deposition Disorders. Osteoarthritis and Related Disorders. Osteonecrosis and Osteochondritis. Metabolic and Endocrine Bone Disorders. Genetic Disorders, Skeletal Dysplasias and Malformations. Tumours. Neuromuscular Disorders. Peripheral Nerve Disorders. Principles of Orthopaedic Operations. Part 2: Regional Orthopaedics. The Shoulder and Pectoral Girdle. The Elbow. The Wrist. The Hand. The Neck. The Back. The Hip. The Knee. The Ankle and Foot. Part 3: Trauma. The Management of Major Injuries. Principles of Fractures. Injuries of the Shoulder and Upper Arm. Injuries of the Elbow and Forearm. Injuries of the Wrist. Hand Injuries. Injuries of the Spine. Injuries of the Pelvis. Injuries of the Hip and Femur. Injuries of the Knee and Leg. Injuries of the Ankle and Foot.

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