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Book SynopsisOlga Bogdashina argues persuasively that, contrary to popular belief, spirituality plays a vital role in the lives of many people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Drawing on interdisciplinary research from fields as diverse as psychology, philosophy, anthropology, linguistics, neuroscience and religion, as well as first-hand experiences of people on the spectrum, she shows how people with ASD experience their inner worlds and sense of self, and how this shapes the spiritual dimension of their lives and vice versa. She presents a coherent framework for understanding the routes of spiritual development and 'spiritual giftedness' within this group, offering insights that will inform understanding of how to support and nurture spiritual wellbeing in people with ASDs. This book gives a voice to both verbal and non-verbal individuals on the autism spectrum whose spiritual experiences, though often unconventional, are meaningful and profound. It is essential reading for all those interested in the spiritual wellbeing of this group, including pastoral carers and counsellors, ministers of religion, spiritual leaders, parents and carers and individuals on the autism spectrum.Trade ReviewA powerful guide recommended for any spirituality collection and for any dealing with autism and its larger religious ramifications. -- Midwest Book ReviewThe book is not about the spirituality of individual autistic persons but rather Olga Bogdashina is daring to try to chart a way through big and contested subjects... Indeed what is Autism like and how might what we learn of autistic understanding and experience shed light on spirituality more generally? -- from the foreword by Christine Trevitt, Emeritus Professor, Cardiff UniversityTable of ContentsForeword by Christine Trevett. Foreword by Larry Culliford. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. What's in a Word? 2. Defining Autism. 3. Defining Spirituality. 4. Sensitivities in Autism. 5. Different Realities: Constructed Worlds Created through the Filters. 6. What is Self? Or, What/Who Am 'I'? 7. 'Autistic Personality'. 8. Spiritual Experiences. 9. Sense of Right and Wrong. 10. Spiritual Development. Endword (and Beyond). Afterword by Nancy Getty. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisIn this study of John's Gospel, pastor and author Justin Buzzard helps readers understand the most theologically and philosophically profound account of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection in the New Testament. Part of the Knowing the Bible series.

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Book SynopsisBiodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) is commonly seen as the spiritual approach to craniosacral therapy (CST); in fact, BCST as taught by Franklyn Sills, the pioneer in the field, is quite different from conventional CST. Biodynamic work is based on the development of perceptual skills where the practitioner learns to become sensitive to subtle respiratory motions called primary respiration and also to the power of spontaneous healing. Through the Breath of Life, which, Sills asserts, echoes the Holy Spirit in the Judeo-Christian tradition, bodhicitta in Buddhism, and the Tai Chi in Taoism, students of BCST learn to enter a state of presence oriented to the client’s inherent ability to heal.In Foundations in Craniosacral Biodynamics, Sills offers students and practitioners an in-depth, step-by-step guide to the development of perceptual and clinical skills with specific clinical exercises and explorations to help students and practitioners learn the essentials of a biodynamic approach. Individual chapters cover such topics as holism and biodynamics; mid-tide, Long Tide, Dynamic Stillness and stillpoint process; the motility of tissues and the central nervous system; transference and the shadow; shamanistic resonances; and more.

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Book SynopsisThe NKJV Thinline Youth Edition Bible is ideal for students to take God’s Word with them anywhere. The NKJV Thinline Bible Youth Edition, featuring the trusted New King James Version, is lightweight and convenient—ideal for students on the go. Striking the perfect balance between portability and readability, this Bible fits easily into purses and backpacks, and it comes with features that will enhance your reading experience: the elegant and readable Thomas Nelson NKJV font, two ribbon markers, and the words of Christ in red.This Bible is an ideal option to have a name personally engraved.Features include: Getting to Know God clearly explains the Gospel and how this impacts a person’s relationship with God A Visual Survey of the Bible provides an easy-to-understand overview of the Bible Words of Christ in

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Book SynopsisFind the peace, purpose, and connection you crave by slowing down, asking questions, and deepening your relationship with God or discovering it for the first time.We have lost touch with our hearts. In the pursuit of efficiency, success, and the busyness of our lives we have only been left with emptiness and longing.If you''re feeling lost, disconnected, wounded, broken, or if your heart just aches for something more, you’ve come to the right place. In The Sacred Romance, bestselling authors John Eldredge and Brent Curtis invite you to join them as they explore the greatest love of our lives: a relationship with the God who pursues us.The Sacred Romance will guide you through the journey of getting to know yourself and your creator better, asking you: What is this restlessness and emptiness I feel, sometimes after years into my Christian journey? How will my spiritual life touch

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Book SynopsisAfter many years of writing her own words in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior's voice and begin listening for what He was saying. So with pen in hand, she embarked on a journey that forever changed her---and many others around the world.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Surprising and disturbing, and also illuminating, and hopeful. Dr. Pizzorno, a world-renowned authority on natural medicine, presents cutting edge research that shows how the toxins in our environment and our food make us ill. He gives us clear guidelines for reversing the process and restoring our health.” — JAMES S. GORDON, M.D., former chair of the White House Commission on Alternative Medicine Policy and author of Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-stage Journey Out of Depression “Toxin exposure is a growing crisis. The Toxin Solution offers a practical solution to a complicated predicament with easy-to-follow steps that show readers how to avoid these deadly compounds and eliminate stored toxins. Essential reading for anyone wanting to avoid hidden poisons, highly recommended.” — Steven Masley, MD, FAHA, FACN, FAAFP, CNS bestselling author of Smart Fat and The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up. “TheToxin Solution is the definitive book linking the exploding burden of environmental toxins to chronic diseases including autoimmunity, obesity, and cancer. This book should be a mandatory part of medical school curriculums. And for any human seeking to improve their health, this book is essential reading.” — Mark Hyman, MD, Director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine; #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Eat Fat Get Thin “Dr. Joseph Pizzorno has crafted a welcome examination of the man-made world and its effects on our health and longevity. Of particular value is a gift that only a seasoned clinician can provide: An abundance of helpful and effective prescriptive advice.” — Peter D'Adamo, ND, Distinguished Professor of Clinical Sciences, University of Bridgeport; Author, Eat Right for Your Type “This is a must read for anyone seriously interested in how environmental toxins influence human health and what a person can do to reduce their body burden of these disease producing chemicals”. — Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., FACN, President, Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute; Founder, Functional Medicine; Author, The Disease Delusion “The Toxin Solution is another seminal contribution from an enormously insightful healer and thought-leader. While provocative, it is also practical in providing answers to our biggest health challenges. It may also provide the tipping point leading to needed changes in food production, agriculture, and environmental policies.” — Michael T. Murray, N.D. “In The Toxin Solution, Dr. Pizzorno’s decades of experience create a powerful guide to reduce our exposure to substances that are now recognized as playing central roles in chronic diseases. Even more, he empowers the reader with strategies to offload the burden of toxins, allowing health to flourish.” — David Perlmutter, M.D., author, #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain and The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan

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Book SynopsisAn explosive, deeply reported exposé of Johnson & Johnson, one of America?s oldest and most trusted pharmaceutical companies?from an award-winning investigative journalist?A page-turning drama that raises life-or-death questions about the world?s largest healthcare conglomerate.??Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize?winning author of King: A LifeOne day in 2004, Gardiner Harris, a pharmaceutical reporter for The New York Times, was early for a flight and sat down at an airport bar. He struck up a conversation with the woman on the barstool next to him, who happened to be a drug sales rep for Johnson & Johnson. Her horrific story about unethical sales practices and the devastating impact they?d had on her family fundamentally changed the nature of how Harris would cover the company?and the entire pharmaceutical industry?for the Times. His subsequent investigations and ongoing research since that very first conversation led to this book?a blistering exposé of a trusted American institution and the largest healthcare conglomerate in the world.Harris takes us light-years away from the company?s image as the child-friendly ?baby company? as he uncovers reams of evidence showing decades of deceitful and dangerous corporate practices that have threatened the lives of millions. He covers multiple disasters: lies and cover-ups regarding the link of Johnson?s Baby Powder to cancer, the surprising dangers of Tylenol, a criminal campaign to sell antipsychotics that have cost countless lives, a popular drug used to support cancer patients that actually increases the risk that cancer tumors will grow, and deceptive marketing that accelerated opioid addictions through their product Duragesic (fentanyl) that rival even those of the Sacklers and Purdue Pharma.Filled with shocking and infuriating but utterly necessary revelations, No More Tears is a landmark work of investigative journalism that lays bare the deeply rooted corruption behind the image of babies bathing with a smile.

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Book SynopsisFrom garden herbs and flowers to foraged fruits and berries, plants have the power to nourish and heal. Used in home remedies and by professional herbalists for thousands of years, nature's medicine chest offers incredible healing benefits for body, mind, and spirit.Grown in pots outside 19th-century apothecaries, the apothecary rose has been used to treat skin conditions and indigestionRosemary is known for its culinary uses, but it is also an incredible antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungalSome Native American peoples used Evening Primrose to treat wounds, and today it is used in acne treatments and pain suppressionPlants That Heal brings together over 200 therapeutic plants and their home remedies in one beautifully illustrated book, featuring detailed photography to aid identification of plants and clear instructions for easy-to-follow recipes.Discover the incredible history of healing botanicals; explore the comprehensive illustrated directory of over 200 healing plants, from homegrown herbs and spices to wildflowers, fruits, and berries, with tips on growing, harvesting, storing, and using; and learn how to make bespoke healing remedies for everything from boosting the immune system to encouraging restful sleepCONTENTSIntroduction + GlossaryHistory of Healing Plants Delve into the fascinating history of healing plants, including herbs, spices, and beneficial botanicalsHealing Plant Directory Discover over 200 healing plants, from homegrown herbs and spices to wild foods and medicines, each with clear identification photo, listed by English name before LatinHealing Plant Remedies Learn to make basic and bespoke healing plant remedies to benefit body, mind, and spirit, from infusions, balms, salves, and oilsResources + Further Reading

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Book SynopsisA contribution to Shi'ite Sufism. It brings us to the core of this movement with an analysis of Ibn 'Arabi's life and doctrines. It begins with a spiritual topography of the twelfth century, emphasizing the differences between exoteric and esoteric forms of Islam. It also relates Islamic mysticism to mystical thought in the West.Table of ContentsList of PlatesPrefaceIntroductionBetween Andalusia and Iran: A Brief Spiritual Topography3The Curve and Symbols of Ibn 'Arabi's Life38At Averroes' Funeral38The Pilgrim to the Orient46The Disciple of Khidr53His Maturity and the Completion of His Work68The Situation of Esoterism77Divine Passion and Compassion105The Prayer of the Heliotrope105The "Pathetic God"112Of Unio Mystica as Unio Sympathetica120Sophiology and Devotio Sympathetica136The Sophianic Poem of a Fedele d'amore136The Dialectic of Love145The Creative Feminine157Prologue179The Creation as Theophany184The Creative Imagination as Theophany, or the "God from Whom All Being Is Created"184The God Manifested by the Theophanic Imagination190The "God Created in the Faiths"195The Recurrence of Creation200The Twofold Dimension of Beings207Theophanic Imagination and Creativity of the Heart216The Field of the Imagination216The Heart as a Subtile Organ221The Science of the Heart237Man's Prayer and God's Prayer246The Method of Theophanic Prayer246Homologations257The Secret of the Divine Responses262The "Form of God"272The Hadith of the Vision272Around the Mystic Ka'aba277Epilogue282Notes and Appendices285List of Works Cited391Index399

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Book SynopsisIn this powerful and value-priced volume of uplifting devotions, Elizabeth George shares practical everyday wisdom from her celebrated cornerstone book A Woman After God's Own Heart to help women experience the reward of a close walk with God.

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Book SynopsisIn Bali, what you see - sekala - is a colorful world of ceremony, ritual, dance, and drama. What you don't see -niskala - is the doctrine underlying the pageants, the code underlying the rites, and the magic underlying the dance. This title explores both tangibles and intangibles in the realm of Balinese religion, ritual and performing arts.

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Book SynopsisA stunning new 25th anniversary edition of the phenomenal number one bestseller. The Horse Whisperer sold over ten million copies and was made into a classic film starring Robert Redford and Scarlett Johansson.Trade ReviewA story of tragedy, soul-searching and unabashed romance * Amazon *Wild horses couldn't drag me from this . . . a tear-jerking page-turner * Daily Mail *A love story, a gripping adventure and an emotionally charged tale of redemption and human strength * Cosmopolitan *The publishing phenomenon of the century * Scotsman *Sensational . . . Part love story, part adventure, the book is above all a story of self-knowledge, healing and redemption * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisFeaturing over 250 colorable anatomy and physiology illustrations, this title helps you learn to identify anatomical features and remember physiological concepts. It includes chapters that cover body systems individually, along with additional chapters on the senses, cells, tissues, and body orientation.Table of Contents1. Organization of the Body 2. Chemistry of Life 3. Cells and Tissues 4. Integumentary System 5. Skeletal System 6. Muscular System 7. Nervous System 8. Sensory Systems 9. Endocrine System 10. Digestive System 11. Cardiovascular System 12. Lymphatic System 13. Immune System 14. Respiratory System 15. Urinary System 16. Reproductive System Answer Key

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Book SynopsisMassmarket edition of this spiritual guide to making the most of life, through bad times as well as good, from bestselling author Pema Chödrön. This accessible book has been on the US bestseller lists consistently for four years now.In The Wisdom of No Escape, bestselling author Pema Chödrön shows us the profound value of our situation of no exit' from the ups and downs of life.This book is about saying yes to life in all its manifestations about making friends with ourselves and our world and embracing the potent mixture of joy, suffering, brilliance, and confusion that characterizes the human experience.It urges us to wake up wholeheartedly to everything and to use the abundant, richly textured fabric of everyday life as our primary spiritual teacher and guide.Trade Review‘Pema’s deep experience and her fresh way of looking at things are like mountain water – clear and deep.’ Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart and After the Ecstasy, the Laundry. ‘As one of Pema Chödrön’s grateful students, I have been learning the most pressing and necessary lesson of all: how to keep opening wider my own heart.’ Alice Walker ‘It is a lively and accessible take on ancient techniques for transforming terror and pain into joy and compassion.’ O, the Oprah Winfrey magazine

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Book SynopsisChildhood Onset Severe Neurological Impairment confronts the uncertain decisions resulting from the intersection between what is intended and what is possible, to achieve the best certainty that lessens decisional regret. Evidence-based and hypothesis-driven strategies are offered to improve health, while a framework covers when and how to reflect with parents and guardians, utilizing an iterative process.Specific circumstances include intractable symptoms, feeding intolerance, intestinal failure, and use of technology. Communication is a cornerstone of this book, with strategies offered throughout and for each specific problem. This book will reinforce and expand skills, while promoting resiliency for individuals and teams. It provides innovative tools from a combination of evidence and the author''s 27 years of experience. The content will inform research and quality improvement projects, advancing the quality of our care for children with severe neurological impairment and their families.

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Book SynopsisThis entertaining Very Short Introduction reflects the enduring popularity of archaeology - a subject which appeals as a pastime, career, and academic discipline, encompasses the whole globe, and surveys 2.5 million years. From deserts to jungles, from deep caves to mountain tops, from pebble tools to satellite photographs, from excavation to abstract theory, archaeology interacts with nearly every other discipline in its attempts to reconstruct the past.In this new edition, Paul Bahn brings the text up to date, including information about new discoveries and interpretations in the field, and highlighting the impact of developments such as the potential use of DNA and stable isotopes in teeth, as well the effect technology and science are having on archaeological exploration. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition Very lively indeed and remarkably perceptive - a quite brilliant and level-headed look at the curious world of archaeology. * Barry Cunliffe, University of Oxford *It is often said that well-written books are rare in archaeology, but this is a model of good writing for a general audience. [The] chapters rattle along, packed with information by never getting bogged down in too much details. The book is full of jokes, but its serious message-that archaeology can be a rich and fascinating subject-it gets across with more panache than any other book I know. * Simon Denison, editor of British Archaeology *Table of ContentsFURTHER READING; INDEX

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Book SynopsisLove''s Executioner offers us the humane and extraordinary insight of renowned psychiatrist Irvin D. Yalom into the lives of ten of his patients - and through them into the minds of us allWhy was Saul tormented by three unopened letters from Stockholm? What made Thelma spend her whole life raking over a long-past love affair? How did Carlos''s macho fantasies help him deal with terminal cancer?In this engrossing book, Irvin Yalom gives detailed and deeply affecting accounts of his work with these and seven other patients. Deep down, all of them were suffering from the basic human anxieties - isolation, fear of death or freedom, a sense of the meaninglessness of life - that none of us can escape completely. And yet, as the case histories make touchingly clear, it is only by facing such anxieties head on that we can hope to come to terms with them and develop. Throughout, Dr Jalom remains refreshingly frank about his own errors and prejudices; his book provides a rare glimpse into the consulting room of a master therapist.''Dr Yalom demonstrates once again that in the right hands, the stuff of therapy has the interest of the richest and most inventive fiction'' Eva Hoffman, New York Times''These remarkably moving and instructive tales of the psychiatric encounter bring the reader into novel territories of the mind - and the landscape is truly unforgettable'' Maggie Scarf''Love''s Executioner is one of those rare books that suggests both the mystery and the poetry of the psychotherapeutic process. The best therapists are at least partly poets. With this riveting and beautifully written book, Irvin Yalom has joined their ranks'' Erica Jong''Dr Yalom offers a valuable insight into the delicate process of therapy'' Sunday Telegraph''Dr Yalom is unusually honest, both with his patients and about himself'' Anthony Storr''Yalom is a gifted storyteller, and from the sound of these tales, a no-less-gifted psychotherapist'' Los Angeles TimesTrade ReviewDr Yalom demonstrates once again that in the right hands, the stuff of therapy has the interest of the richest and most inventive fiction -- Eva Hoffman * New York Times *These remarkably moving and instructive tales of the psychiatric encounter bring the reader into novel territories of the mind - and the landscape is truly unforgettable -- Maggie ScarfLove's Executioner is one of those rare books that suggests both the mystery and the poetry of the psychotherapeutic process. The best therapists are at least partly poets. With this riveting and beautifully written book, Irvin Yalom has joined their ranks -- Erica JongInspired ... He writes with the narrative wit of O. Henry and the earthy humor of Isaac Bashevis Singer * San Francisco Chronicle *Dr Yalom offers a valuable insight into the delicate process of therapy * Sunday Telegraph *Irvin Yalom writes like an angel about the devils that besiege us -- Rollo MayThese stories are wonderful. They make us realize that within every human being lie the pain and the beauty that make life worthwhile -- Bernie S. SiegelDr Yalom is unusually honest, both with his patients and about himself -- Anthony StorrYalom is a gifted storyteller, and from the sound of these tales, a no-less-gifted psychotherapist * Los Angeles Times *This is an impressive transformation of clinical experience into literature. Dr Yalom's case histories are more gripping than 98 percent of the fiction published today, and he has gone to amazing lengths of honesty to depict himself as a realistic flesh-and-blood character: funny, flawed, perverse, and, above all, understanding -- Phillip LopateI loved Love's Executioner. Dr Yalom has learned something that fiction writers learned years ago - that people's mistakes are a lot more interesting than their triumphs -- Joanne Greenberg

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Book SynopsisA guide to Egyptian mythology that explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the origins of life, the creation and evolution of the world, and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the manifestations of Egypts deities in the natural environment.Trade Review'The myths are presented here in a down-to-earth manner, consistent with the spirit of the texts, exposing the gamut of human emotion from the rage of the solar deity to the lamentations of the widowed Isis' - History Today'Provides an excellent introduction to the myths of ancient Egypt and is to be recommended to anyone who is trying to get their head around the subject' - Egyptian Archaeology'With academic authority and enjoyable style, assisted by numerous, well-chosen illustrations of gods and goddesses, Shaw’s book is a lively introduction to its subject' - Current World ArchaeologyTable of ContentsPreface • Intro • Part I: 1 Disorder and Creation; 2 The Reigns of Kings Re, Shu, and Geb; 3 The Reign of King Osiris; 4 The Reign of King Seth and the Triumph of Horus) • Part II: 5 The Mythic Environment; 6 Dealing with the Invisible in Daily Life; 7 The Trials of the Duat (A Guide); 8 Your Judgement and Life as an Akh) • Epilogue

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Book SynopsisA wonderful distillation of years of hard-earned wisdom, from one of the most-loved and significant women in the evangelical church.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate self-help book for rescuing your marriage from the authors of the bestsellers Wild at Heart and CaptivatingTrade ReviewThe Eldredges' book LOVE & WAR is the most honest, helpful and healing book on marriage that I have read. I have no hesitation in commending it to every married couple. * J.John *The Eldredges' newest book has bestseller written all over it * Publisher's Weekly *John and Stasi nailed it. This book opens to an untouched snapshot of a real, live redeemed marriage and closes with hope and hunger for our own. These two have proved again and again that they're willing to put themselves out there for somebody else's sake. Is it any wonder God uses them like He does? The moment we decide to throw more energy into fighting for our mate than with him, the crack of a fist on the enemy's jaw splits the ears of angels. * Beth Moore, author of Get Out of That Pit and Breaking Free *

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Book SynopsisVesper and Aster need Excalibur to save the day. They must journeythrough the enchanted realm of Camelot, with King Arthur and hisloyal knights to help them on their quest. But will they returnin time to defeat the daemons vying to rule the world?

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Book SynopsisAn entertaining and highly enlightening expose of ten popular misconceptions about the oppressive role of the Catholic Church in historyTrade ReviewIf one does not accurately understand the Church, one will not understand Western, or indeed much of world culture. Stark’s chapter on religion and science is alone worth the book, since the Church has done so much to foster real scientific advancement. . . Stark writes as an historian, not an apologist; but the truth is not only good history but also the best defence of the Church. * National Catholic Register *Rodney Stark takes aim at one "myth" after another about Catholicism. . . He is like a man carefully setting up skittles before firing down bowling balls of fact and argument to send them scattering. . . Bearing False Witness is stirring, compelling, often convincing stuff. * Catholic Herald *Even if you are not Catholic, to understand today s culture wars, you must understand Catholic history. This book has my highest endorsement for everyone from Catholics to atheists who appreciate brave truth-telling on important topics. * FrontPage Magazine *Rodney Stark mounts an exhilarating display of clay-pigeon shooting at an Olympic level. He fires at a succession of false myths – the Crusades as brutal European colonialism, or the suppression of enlightened rival Christian gospels – and shatters them completely. * Christopher Howse, The Daily Telegraph *Welcom[ing], but also enlightening [and] wholly convincing. * Standpoint, May issue *‘A convincing and enjoyable to read' * The Tablet *Table of Contents1. Sins of Anti- Semitism2. The Suppressed Gospels3. Persecuting the Tolerant Pagans4. Imposing the Dark Ages5. Crusading for Land, Loot, and Converts6. Monsters of the Inquisition7. Scientific Heresies8. Blessed Be Slavery9. Holy Authoritarianism10. Protestant Modernity

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Book SynopsisIn order to penetrate Tibet and reach Lhasa, Madame Alexandra David-Neel used her fluency of Tibetan dialects and culture, and inked skin and tackled some of the roughest terrain and climate in the World. This title presntes her intensive study and daring adventure in mysterious territories of the East.Trade Review"David-Neel was indisputably a fearless traveler, a rogue's rogue. Her account has the power to awe even today." -- Outside magazine

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Book SynopsisThis NIrV Outreach Bible is an affordable tool for evangelism. Featuring the easy-to-read New International Reader's Version, written at the lowest reading level of any other Bible translation, this Bible is ideal for readers of all ages.

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Book SynopsisThe book details the ten permanent principles that never change, the ten commandments of making money if you will, and explores the economic and philosophic vision of business that has been part of Jewish culture for centuries. This new edition will provide new examples, especially of Internet related business opportunities.Table of ContentsForeword by Dave Ramsey v Introduction to the New Edition 1 The First Commandment Believe in the Dignity and Morality of Business 19 The Second Commandment Extend the Network of Your Connectedness to Many People 57 The Third Commandment Get to Know Yourself 91 The Fourth Commandment Do Not Pursue Perfection 129 The Fifth Commandment Lead Consistently and Constantly 171 The Sixth Commandment Constantly Change the Changeable, While Steadfastly Clinging to the Unchangeable 205 The Seventh Commandment Learn to Foretell the Future 239 The Eighth Commandment Know Your Money 269 The Ninth Commandment Act Rich: Give Away 10 Percent of Your After-Tax Income 297 The Tenth Commandment Never Retire 319 Epilogue 341 Notes 345 Index 354

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Book Synopsis'Allows us to understand the profound, and often profoundly beneficial, impact of Christianity' Anthony Seldon'Superb ... Lively and erudite' The Telegraph'Tremendous ... The arguments are truly profound' The SpectatorChristianity in England is in decline. Congregations are dwindling and ever fewer young people believe. Should we merely shrug our shoulders and accept this as inevitable and even healthy, or is something important being lost?Bijan Omrani argues that this decline is the most momentous change to occur in English history. He shows how a religion that has been part of our national story for over 1700 years was instrumental in the creation and development of the English nation, its codes of law and morality, and its structures of government and kingship. He demonstrates its profound cultural impact, in areas ranging from architecture and literature to our very landscape and the structure of our everyday life and language. Its influence, he contends, has been enormous, largely benign, and shouldn't be lightly abandoned. Ending with a rousing call to retain Christianity, rightly understood, as a way of dealing with both the eternal questions of the human condition, as well as the malaises of modernity, this is an erudite and tender tribute to our Christian history and heritage.

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Book SynopsisThe Making of Mr Gray's Anatomy tells the story of one of the most iconic scientific books ever published: a textbook of anatomy that is still a household name 150 years since its first edition. It is the story of the remarkable and dedicated characters who created it, of poverty, class, and science and society in Victorian London.Trade ReviewFascinating. * Christopher Hirst, The Independent *Table of ContentsIntroduction ; 1. The Words: Mr Gray of Belgravia ; 2. The Pictures: Dr Carter of Scarborough ; 3. The Enterprise: J.W.Parker & Son of West Strand ; 4. The Process of Creation: Person or Persons Unknown ; 5. The Raw Material: The Friendless Poor of London ; 6. The Process of Creation ; 7. The Process of Production ; 8. 1858: The Book Appears ; 9. Calamity ; 10. Futurity ; Acknowledgements ; References ; Bibliography ; Index

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Book SynopsisAnna was four years old when Fynn, then only 16 himself, found her wandering round London's Docklands one foggy night in the 1930s. Badly neglected and abandoned by her parents, he took her home to be cared for by his own family. The impact of this extraordinary child on Fynn, his friends and the people in their neighbourhood was to be immense. Nobody who met Anna could remain the same: this intelligent, lively, precocious chatterbox had an outlook on life which completely undercut adult pretensions and illusions. Anna's influence continues today. Anyone dipping into her thought-processes falls under the spell of her luminous innocence, wisdom and intimate relationship with Mister God'.Trade Review‘The explosive individuality of Anna is not sentimentally touching but sometimes almost frightening. I hope that a new edition will introduce a new generation to this formidable and astonishing figure.’ Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury

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