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  • Springer Publishing Company Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

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  • Springer Publishing Co Inc Medical Aspects of Disability for the

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    Book SynopsisThe fifth edition of this landmark volume has been substantially updated and expanded to encompass an abundance of innovative rehabilitation research supported by changing technology and new research methodologies. Written for rehabilitation practitioners, researchers, and students, it distills crucial new information regarding aspects of disability pertaining to medical conditions commonly encountered in rehabilitation settings. The fifth edition addresses new topics at the forefront of medical rehabilitation and disability from clinical, functional, and psychological perspectives, including traumatic brain injury, stroke and spinal cord injury, limb deficiency, organ transplantation, geriatric rehabilitation, and new and technology-based rehabilitation research.The book delivers new findings about social work in physical medicine, complementary and alternative treatments, trends in treatment delivery and payment systems, relevant legislation, and telerehabilitation. New cha

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  • Kregel Publications,U.S. Systematic Theology

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  • InterVarsity Press The Road Back to You

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  • SPCK - Kregel The Peaceful Wife Living in Submission to Christ

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  • Springer Publishing Company Directive Play Therapies Theories and Techniques

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  • Meditations for Healing Trauma: Mindfulness

    New Harbinger Publications Meditations for Healing Trauma: Mindfulness

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisSome people heal naturally after they experience a traumatic event, but some trauma lasts and can develop into PTSD, with symptoms like depression, anxiety, panic, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, or losing interest in life. You may find yourself on the sidelines, disengaged from your own life, with little sense of who you are and how to relate to others. The body, heart, and mind are all profoundly affected by trauma; in this way it can live on, causing a serious disconnect and a state of imbalance in which you're always in survival mode. How do you move on?This book is designed to target the most common symptoms of post-traumatic stress and PTSD, providingmindfulness-based practices to help relieve your symptoms and increase self-compassion. Offering meditations for re-connection with your body, heart, mind, and life, this guide presents a unique, evidence-based way to heal the disconnects and help you re-engage. Instead of getting stuck reliving your trauma or worrying about it happening again, these mindful meditations will ground you in the present moment and enable you to better cope with unpleasant thoughts and feelings as they arise-and then let them go.With Meditations for Healing Trauma, you'll explore your experience of post-traumatic stress and learn how the healing power of mindfulness can free you from suffering and bring back connection and balance to your life every day. This book will help you cultivate a wise mind and heart for regaining peace and well-being in the present moment- anytime, anyplace.

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    £17.09

  • Pharmaceutical Press Pharmaceutical Capsules

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    Book SynopsisUpdated and expanded second edition covers all aspects of capsule technology, including history, standards, methods and equipment used in manufacture, filling, printing, weighing, cleaning and inspecting of both hard and soft capsules.Trade Review"The Pharmaceutical Press continues to publish useful monographs on topics of interest. As one would expect, the second edition of Pharmaceutical Capsules is effectively a complete primer containing chapters that cover practically every aspect of hard-shell capsule formulation." Harry G. Brittain. Pharmaceutical Development and Technology, 14:131, 2009 -- Harry G. Brittain * Pharmaceutical Development and Technology *Table of Contents1. The History of the Medicinal Capsule; 2. Gelatin: Manufacture and Physico-chemical Properties; 3. Gelatin Alternatives and Additives; 4. The Manufacture and Properties of Two-piece Hard Capsules; 5. Powder, Granule and Pellet Properties for Filling of Two-piece Hard Capsules; 6. Dry Filling of Hard Capsules; 7. Instrumented Capsule Filling Machines and Simulators; 8. Capsule Processing and Packing; 9. Filling of Liquids and Semi-solids Into Two-piece Hard Capsules; 10. Technology to Manufacture Soft Capsules; 11. Formulation and Physical Properties of Soft Capsules; 12. Drug Release From Capsules; 13. Capsule Standards.

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    £999.99

  • Meeting God in Scripture  A handson guide to

    SPCK Publishing Meeting God in Scripture A handson guide to

    Book Synopsis40 guided scripture meditations practising the Lectio Divina on the theme of knowing Christ deeper.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Why Meditate on Scripture? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Part One: What Does God Think of Me?1 Knowing God as Love 212 Sought After, No Matter What 263 Knowing I Am Loved . 304 God’s Compassion for the Rebellious 345 God’s Compassion for the Outwardly Compliant . . . . 38Meditation Is Different from Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Part Two: Who Am I and How Do I Fit In?6 Blessed with Every Blessing . . . . . 437 One in Whom Christ Dwells . . . 48The “Sanctified” Imagination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528 An Identity Completely Changed . . . . 539 Life in the Spirit . . . . . . . . . 5810 Blessed to Be a Blessing . . . 63Scripture Study and Meditation Work Together . . . . . . . . . . 68Part Three: Living in the Reality of God’s Kingdom 11 Relying on the Kingdom of God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6912 Relying on the Kingdom, Illustrated . . . . 74Openness to the Spirit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8013 The Hidden Yet Powerful Kingdom of God . . . . . . . . .8214 The Hidden Yet Powerful Kingdom of God, Illustrated . . . . . . . 8715 The Good and Peaceable Kingdom of God . . . . . . . . . 93Am I Hearing God or Making Things Up?. . . . . . . . . . . . 98Part Four: Being Transformed into Christ’s Likeness16 Abiding in Christ . . . . . . . . . 9917 From Gangster to Giver (. . . . . . . 105When Your Mind Wanders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10918 Letting Go of the Old Self . . . . . 11119 Embracing the New Self . . . . 11620 Dying to Self . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121A Huge Maturity Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Part Five: Facing Fears, Frustrations and Discouragement21 Finding Courage in the Storm . . . . 128Diving Board Lectio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13322 Moving Through a Fearful Journey . . . . . 13423 Seeing Jesus in Anger, Grief and Mercy . 14024 Moving from Cynicism to Hope . . . . . 145What If Nothing Comes to Me?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15025 Hearing God in the Midst of Discouragement . . . . . . . 151Part Six: Healing Life’s Wounds26 Being Freed from Infirmities . . . . . 15827 Knowing That God Hears Me . . . . . 16328 Are You Willing to Be Healed? . . . . 169Writing Your Prayers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17329 Moving from Mourning to Dancing . . . . 17430 Receiving Jesus’ Words to Caregivers . . 180Part Seven: Having the Heart of Christ for Others31 Loving Others in Truth and Action . . 18532 Moving from Self-Absorption to Humility . . . . . . . . . . 190Meditation Leads to Transformation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19633 Loving the “Stranger” . . . . . . . . 19734 Choosing Relationship over Judgment . . . . . 20335 Stepping Out in Compassion . . . . . . . . . . 209Part Eight: Partnering with God in Ministry36 Cooperating with the Power of God. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21437 Responding to the Passion God Puts in Our Hearts . . . .. . . . 22038 Relating to God in Failure . . . . 22639 Drinking the Cup of Suffering . 23240 Doing Nothing on My Own . . . . . 237How to Meditate on Your Own. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242Acknowledgments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

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  • The Introvert Charismatic

    SPCK Publishing The Introvert Charismatic

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    Book SynopsisIn charismatic circles, exuberance is the norm. But what about introverts who quietly exercise the gifts of the Spirit?Trade Review"Mark Tanner is an insightful and thoughtful man with a great deal of experience both in theological training and growing churches. This book encapsulates his wisdom." -- Nicky Gumbel“The wonderful message of Pentecost is the pouring out of the Holy Spirit on all people, whatever their gender, age, or ethnic background. In this important book, Mark Tanner shows how the personality that we are created to be is included in that universal pouring out. It is a book which demonstrates the maturity of the charismatic movement from one of its wisest and most influential leaders.” -- David Wilkinson, Principal, St John’s College, Durham“A really helpful book that raises important issues, concerns and questions. Drawn from real life experiences, deep reflection and thoughtful consideration, readers be they extrovert or introvert will glean many insights, help and encouragement in their own lives and in and understanding and relating to others. A good, accessible read and valuable resource for all personality types and not just those who find themselves in charismatic circles.” -- Revd Roy Searle, leader, Northumbria Community and former President of the Baptist Union of Great Britain."As an extrovert I have found this book incredibly insightful and brilliantly challenging. I will be recommending it to students and younger leaders as a must-read so that we can grow and shape a much more self-aware and generous church family. We need both introverts and extroverts to bring their lives into the communal space we share and we will be a healthier family for it. This book has challenged me to the core. It has made me reassess how I lead and how I love others. Even now I can think of ways my own church community can be a much more inclusive and releasing space for both introverts, extroverts and indeed every mixture of our God-given humanity. This is an important work and I am grateful to have read it at the start of my leadership journey." -- Miriam Swaffield, Student Mission Developer“The process of prayer – of offering God all that we are as we drink deeply at that never-ending well – is pivotal for every Christian. Yet I have never yet met anyone who found it easy. With immense self-awareness and pastoral wisdom, Mark Tanner offers profound insight here for particular people – introverts – whose concerns and contributions are seldom identified yet widely experienced. The whole Church has much to learn here as it seeks to be conformed to Christ.” -- Justin Welby, Archbishop of CanterburyTable of ContentsContentsForeword 10Preface 131. An Introduction 182. What is an Introvert? 30Introverts are not necessarily shy 36Introverts are not necessarily antisocial 37Introverts are not necessarily arrogant 37Introverts are not necessarily inarticulate 39Introverts are not necessarily self-sufficient… 40Meet Anna 423. Introversion in the Bible 45Where do we see introvert behaviour in the Bible? 47Some insights around personality from the Bible 54A Letter to Charismatics from an Introvert Among You 634. What Do We Mean by “Charismatic”? 71They wear the regalia of the kingdom 76They are distinctive in their speech and outlook 77They do the works of the King 79They are clear where they belong 80They carry the authority of the King 81Meet Bob 845. Charismatics Throughout History 87The “Church Fathers” 90Montanism 93Messalianism 94The Cathars 96Mysticism 99Enthusiasm 99The seventeenth century and Methodism 101Topeka Bible School, Kansas (1900) 103Meet Roy 1096. Why is the Charismatic World Hard for Introverts? 114Meet Ian 1257. Blessings and Challenges for Charismatics in the Introvert World 128Charismatic culture is naturally active and pragmatic 129Charismatic culture is not very reflective 130Charismatic culture doesn’t like missing out 131Charismatic culture is not good with quiet 132And for the extrovert… 133Meet Bishop David 1388. Why is the Charismatic World Good for Introverts? 142Why, then, do introverts need to engage with the charismatic world? 147A Letter to Introverts from a Charismatic Among You 1529. What Do Introverts Offer the Charismatic World? 159Introverts offer a familiarity with, and comfort in, the inner world 160Introverts offer the practice of reflection 161Introverts offer the space to wrestle, question, ponder, and wonder 162Introverts offer the dignity of space 163Introverts offer the gifts of listening and noticing 164Introverts offer a hunger for the heart of God 165Introverts offer the search for wisdom 165Meet Aian 16810. Six Steps Towards Fullness of Life 1721. Recognize and accept that you are an introvert 1732. Learn the disciplines that feed you 1763. Find a voice 1804. Learn a second language 1835. Step out in faith 1876. Practise the habits that bring health 190Meet Kate 19611. Towards Some Resources 199Some resource areas for introvert charismatics 200Nine important dynamics in public worship 204Notes 214

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    £9.49

  • The New Testament

    Floris Books The New Testament

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA unique translation of the New Testament which balances scholarly accuracy and living, spirit-filled words.

    1 in stock

    £17.00

  • What Is the Point of Being a Christian

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC What Is the Point of Being a Christian

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    Book SynopsisA response of Timothy Radcliffe, a spiritual leader whose talks and broadcasts surprise. Shot through with humour, friendship and wisdom, the pages of this book outline a manner of living which is at once faithful to the teachings of Jesus and rooted in the tradition of the church simultaneously responsive to the turbulence of the modern world.Trade ReviewThis book deserves to be, and indeed must be read ... Radcliffe writes with the essential humility of a man who has lived the Christian life in many different cultures. -- James Kelly * Catholic Times *I cannot imagine this book going out of date because it is based on solid theological and spiritual principles... Radcliffe speaks with authority, reflecting his deep faith, long experience and profound understanding of human nature. * RENEW *...an exploration of what it means to hope...[a] courageous and hopeful book. He points us beyond the words, beyond the comfort zone - can we risk taking up the challenge? * The Furrow *[Radcliffe's] chapters progress through certain characteristics that Christian faith should bring: freedom, happiness, courage, comfortableness in our bodies. Drawing on literature, wide theological knowledge and pastoral experience, he lays out how many people are struggling through the complex issues of today's world and stresses the importance of listening to others with whose opinions we may not agree. * National Catholic Reporter *Spiritual writer is at his captivating best....Timothy Radcliffe is in demand the world over with bishops, priests, lay people and above all the young. This new book is his response ... He is a prophet for our times. -- James HickeyFull of wisdom and insightful apercus... Radcliffe's book leavens its philosophy with good jokes (''Tesco ergo sum - I shop therefore I am''), references to contemporary novels and films and the timeless, universal pleasures of wine. * The Times *Timothy Radcliffe has written a wholly admirable statement of what it means to be a thoughtful, receptive, faithful, and generous Christian in the West today....Radcliffe displays the Christian life and tradition as being deeply enriching, and does so in language the world can understand. -- Revd Dr Sam Wells * Church Times *He is deeply spiritual, extremely cultured, and a clear, compelling writer. He possesses a certain fearlessness and optimism about the world without being insensitive to the terrible burdens of our times....Radcliffe's book reflects the omnivorous reading; his long meditation on Scripture, liturgy, and the Catholic theological tradition; and his wide knowledge of the world. -- Lawrence S. Cunningham * Commonweal *For me, finding Dr. Bourke as one of many chosen arrows in the Radcliffe quiver brought my awe closer to joy. There is surely much soaring and trenchant truth here for me and a great many more, but less might have seemed more, or been sharper, or flown higher, or felt cozier and less like and overlong homily. * Review For Religious *Timothy Radcliffe is a charismatic, spiritual leader and a rare bird, his talks and broadcasts always surprise....he shows himself in this new book to be passionately concerned with issues relating to environment, globalisation and the pastoral care of the marginalised and the dispossessed. * The Universe *Shot through with humour, friendship and wisdom, the pages of this book outline a manner of living which is at once faithful to the teachings of Jesus and rooted in the tradition of the church. * The Universe *We are offered something altogether more stimulating... This book opens new horizons... Major subjects are handled with insight. -- Edmund Newey * Theology *...eloquent and moving -- Douglas Hedley * Times Literary Supplement *Table of ContentsMission; Christian Engagement; Singing God's Praise.

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    £13.49

  • Wisdom Publications,U.S. Dying with Confidence A Tibetan Buddhist Guide to

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  • Wisdom Publications,U.S. Rude Awakenings Two Englishmen on Foot in

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  • Islamic Foundation The Character of the Muslim Woman

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  • creationandcompletion

    Wisdom Publications,U.S. creationandcompletion

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    £16.14

  • The Zen Teachings

    North Point Press The Zen Teachings

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    Book SynopsisA fifth-century Indian Buddhist monk, Bodhidharma is credited with bringing Zen to China. Although the tradition that traces its ancestry back to him did not flourish until nearly two hundred years after his death, today millions of Zen Buddhists and students of kung fu claim him as their spiritual father. While others viewed Zen practice as a purification of the mind or a stage on the way to perfect enlightenment, Bodhidharma equated Zen with buddhahood and believed that it had a place in everyday life. Instead of telling his disciples to purify their minds, he pointed them to rock walls, to the movements of tigers and cranes, to a hollow reed floating across the Yangtze.This bilingual edition, the only volume of the great teacher''s work currently available in English, presents four teachings in their entirety. Outline of Practice describes the four all-inclusive habits that lead to enlightenment, the Bloodstream Sermon exhorts students to seek the Buddha by seeing

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  • Keats Pub Inc Herbal Medicine Healing Cancer

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    Book SynopsisMore and more people who have been diagnosed with cancer or related illnesses embrace alternative medicines, and seek out holistic practitioners who use vitamins, herbs, nutrition, homeopathy, and acupuncture to treat the disease. This book by one of the most respected herbalists deals with natural healing and cancer.

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    £999.99

  • godtalkswitharjunathebhagavadgitaroyalscienceofgod

    Self-Realization Fellowship,U.S. godtalkswitharjunathebhagavadgitaroyalscienceofgod

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    £29.70

  • St Vladimir's Seminary Press,U.S. God and Man Bloom

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    Book SynopsisCalling for a worshipful attitude towards God, this work summarizes the Christian life in terms of worship, joy and the challenge to grow into full stature. Also discussed are doubt, holiness, prayer and man's relationship with God.

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    £999.99

  • POWER OF INTEGRITY PB Building a Life Without

    Crossway Books POWER OF INTEGRITY PB Building a Life Without

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisA compelling study of how to cultivate true integrity--which requires both internal and external commitment and obedience to God. From the heart of this pastor and best-selling author.

    3 in stock

    £13.49

  • White Eagle Publishing Trust Quiet Mind

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA book to appeal to everyone, and one which you will want to keep beside you-wherever, whenever it is opened, White Eagle''s wise and gentle words speak to the heart and answer the need.Table of ContentsThe Master Soul...is constant ...is gentle, loving, kind ...is tolerant ...is calm, quiet and steady ...is strong to serve ...is wise in speech and action ...is a tower of strength and light ...bears no resentment ...is patient, trusting in God's goodness and His perfect plan

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  • Church Publishing Incorporated 1979 Book of Common Prayer Economy Edition Black

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    Book SynopsisThis beautifully constructed and reasonably priced edition is a perfect choice for wide distribution in schools and for use as a pew prayer book.Embossed with an elegant gold cross, the imitation leather cover comes in black or burgundy. Includes one satin ribbon marker. This is the standard Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church together with The Psalter or Psalms of David according to use in the Episcopal Church in the United States as authorized in 1979.

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  • Faith Library Publications How You Can Be Led by the Spirit of God

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    £15.15

  • Peepal Tree Press Ltd The Concept of Fundamentalism Warwick University

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    £7.59

  • Forbidden Archeologys Impact

    Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Forbidden Archeologys Impact

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    Book SynopsisThe author challenges the scientific community's long held beliefs on the theory of evolution and gives evidence for extreme human antiquity.Forbidden Archeology's Impact offers readers an inside look at how mainstream science reacts with ridicule, threats and intimidation to any challenge to its deeply held beliefs.

    1 in stock

    £32.29

  • The Book of Lilith

    Hays (Nicolas) Ltd ,U.S. The Book of Lilith

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    £14.24

  • City Lights Books Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects

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    Book SynopsisA short, accessible, and well-written guide to Buddhism by the remarkable Alexandra David-Neel.The Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects by Alexandra David-Neel and Lama Yongden, is always on my night stand. I return to it again and again in different stages of my life.—Marina Ambramovic, artistThis is an account of the Madhyamika (Middle Way) school of Buddhism, a method of mediation and enlightenment that was developed by the great Indian teacher Nagarjuna.In a collaboration between the Frenchwoman Alexandra David-Neel and her friend, the Tibetan lama Aphur Yongden, these teaching are presented clearly and elegantly, intended for the layman who seeks a way to practice and experience the realization of oneness with all existence. . . . this is the most direct, no-nonsense, and down-to-earth explanation of Mahayana Buddhism that has been written. Specifically, it is a wonderfully lucid accou

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    £11.39

  • Godliness Through Discipline

    P & R Publishing Co (Presbyterian & Reformed) Godliness Through Discipline

    1 in stock

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    £5.94

  • BEYOND MINDFULNESS IN PLAIN ENGLISH  by

    Wisdom Publications,U.S. BEYOND MINDFULNESS IN PLAIN ENGLISH by

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    Book Synopsis“A straightforward and pragmatic guide to deepening levels of concentration and insight. This book is a joy to read and a great gift to us all.”—Joseph Goldstein, author of MindfulnessCountless people worldlwide have made Mindfulness in Plain English a beloved and bestselling classic in almost a dozen languages. Now after nearly two decades, Bhante helps meditators of every stripe take their mindfulness practice to the next level - helping them go, in a word, beyond mindfulness. In the same warm, clear, and friendly voice, Bhante introduces the reader to what have been known for centuries as the jhanas - deeply calm, joyous, and powerful states of meditation that, when explored with the clearly presented tools in this book, can lead to a life of insight and unshakeable peace.

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Behrman House Inc.,U.S. The Book of Jewish Holidays

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    £14.78

  • The Delphi Technique in Nursing and Health

    John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Delphi Technique in Nursing and Health

    Book SynopsisThe Delphi Technique in Nursing and Health Research is a practical guide to using the Delphi methodology for students and researchers in nursing and health.Trade Review"This book is easy to understand and is excellent for learning the Delphi technique. It is a must for anyone wanting to use this technique." (Doody's, 9 September 2011) Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgements x 1 The Delphi Technique 1 Introduction 1 History of the technique 2 What is the Delphi technique? 3 Defining the Delphi technique 3 The Delphi process 4 Original Delphi 4 Idea generation 5 Priority setting versus consensus 5 Non-consensus Delphi 5 Types of Deplhi 6 How has the Delphi evolved? 6 Sampling and the use of experts 7 Defining ‘expert’ 7 Employing an expert panel 8 Size of the expert panel 8 Valid opinion 9 Anonymity 9 Quasi-anonymity 9 Group dynamics 10 Delphi rounds 10 Round 1 11 Subsequent rounds 11 Response rates 12 Enhancing response rate 12 Consensus 13 Does consensus exist in expert panels? 14 Concept of consensus 14 Increasing popularity in nursing and health research 14 Comparison of the Delphi with other consensus methods 15 Nominal group technique 15 Consensus conference 16 Key learning points 16 Recommended further reading 17 2 Debates, Criticisms and Limitations of the Delphi 18 Introduction 18 The qualitative-quantitative debate – which paradigm does the Delphi belong to? 18 Criticisms of the Delphi technique 20 Lack of universal guidelines 20 Size of expert panel 21 Implications of lack of anonymity 22 Expert ‘opinion’ 23 Level of consensus 27 Limitations of the Delphi 28 Pressures of conformity 28 Demanding nature of the technique 29 Key learning points 30 Recommended further reading 31 3 Applications of the Delphi in Nursing and Health Research 32 Introduction 32 Historical application of the Delphi technique in nursing 32 Identification of clinical nursing research priorities 36 Trends of the Delphi in nursing 40 Key learning points 41 Recommended further reading 42 4 How to Get Started with the Delphi Technique 43 Introduction 43 Preparation and practicalities 43 Suitability of the Delphi 43 Availability of resources 44 Level of consensus 45 Identifying target sample – panel of experts 46 Who is the target population? 46 How do you select your experts? 47 Sampling criteria 47 What size does the sample have to be? 48 Response rate and attrition 53 Deciding on nature and delivery of the first round 55 Gaining names and addresses 56 Deciding on a ‘return by’ date 56 Administration 57 Invitation to participate 57 Explicit cover letter outlining the working of the Delphi 59 Design of questionnaire 59 Administration systems 63 Mailing 64 Maximising response rate 64 Content analysis 65 Process 66 Key learning points 67 Recommended further reading 67 5 Conducting the Research Using the Delphi Technique 69 Introduction 69 First round 69 Classical Delphi 69 Modified Delphi 70 Return of first round 71 Consideration of sample size and number of items generated 71 Bootstrapping 72 Content analysis 72 Subsequent rounds 73 Round 2 74 Cover letter explaining Round 2 74 Instructions for Round 2 75 Designing Round 2 questionnaires 76 Likert scales 77 Round 2 analysis 77 Sample motivation 78 Follow-ups/reminders 78 Round 3 78 Individual and group feedback 78 Round 3 analysis 81 Number of rounds 81 When to stop 82 When not to stop 82 Reaching consensus 82 Key learning points 83 Recommended further reading 83 6 Analysing Data from a Delphi and Reporting Results 84 Introduction 84 Analysis of Round 1 85 Content analysis – the practical aspects 85 Demographics for sample profiling 86 Analysis of middle rounds (Round 2) 86 Consensus level 86 Statistical analysis 86 Statistical feedback to panel 87 Exclusion of items with consensus 88 Analysis of end round (Round 3) 89 Determining the end of the process 89 Statistical analysis 89 Items that have gained consensus 90 Items that have not gained consensus 90 Stability of responses 91 Examples of statistical analysis used in recent Delphi studies 92 Reporting of results from a Delphi study 92 Key learning points 95 Recommended further reading 95 7 Reliability and Validity 96 Introduction 96 Reliability 96 Criteria to assess rigour 99 Response rates as a measure of rigour 99 Is the definitive answer reached? 99 Validity 100 Content validity 100 Criterion-related validity 100 Threats to validity 101 Key learning points 104 Recommended further reading 104 8 Ethical Considerations 105 Introduction 105 Ethical principles 105 Respect for human dignity 106 Justice 106 Principle of beneficence 108 Principle of non-maleficence 108 The role of the researcher 108 Ethics documentation 109 Key learning points 113 Recommended further reading 113 9 A Classical Delphi Design Case Study 114 Introduction 114 Background 114 Methods 115 Initial considerations 116 Enhancing response rates 117 Identifying and accessing the sample 117 Round 1 118 Round 2 119 Discussion 122 Lessons learned 123 Conclusion 123 Acknowledgements 123 Further information 124 Publications 124 10 A Modified Delphi Case Study 125 Introduction 125 Aims of the study 126 Methodology 126 Expert panel 126 Round 1 – focus groups 127 Delphi Round 2 – postal round 127 Round 3 – postal round 128 Consensus conference 129 Results 129 Commissioning of health and social care 129 Leadership 131 Generic and specialist roles 131 Clinical governance 132 Teamwork 133 Public involvement 133 Education 134 Practical training versus academia 135 Attitudes to nurse training and education 135 Multidisciplinary education in nurse training 135 Communication 135 Conclusion 136 Recommendations 137 Commissioning of health and social care 137 Leadership 137 Generic and specialist roles 138 Clinical governance 138 Teamwork 139 Public involvement 139 Education 140 Communication 140 Reflections on the modified Delphi 140 Acknowledgements 141 Further information 141 Publications 141 11 e-Delphi Case Study 142 Introduction 142 Sample 142 Setting a consensus level 143 Theoretical framework 143 Data collection and analysis 144 Design of instrument 144 Pilot study 144 Round 1 144 Round 2 145 Round 3 145 Ethical considerations 145 Results 146 Round 1 146 Round 2 146 Round 3 147 Discussion 147 Conclusion 148 Reflections on the e-Delphi 149 Acknowledgements 150 Further information 150 Publications 150 Annotated Bibliography 151 References 164 Index 193

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  • State University Press of New York (SUNY) Masters of Mahamudra Songs and Histories of the

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    Book SynopsisIn Tibetan Buddhism, Mahamudra represents a perfected level of meditative realization: it is the inseparable union of wisdom and compassion, of emptiness and skillful means. These eighty-four masters, some historical, some archetypal, accomplished this practice in India where they lived between the eighth and twelfth centuries. Leading unconventional lives, the siddhas include some of the greatest Buddhist teachers; Tilopa, Naropa, and Marpa among them. Through many years of study, Keith Dowman has collected and translated their songs of realization and the legends about them. In consultation with contemporary teachers, he gives a commentary on each of the Great Adepts and culls from available resources what we can know of their history.Dowman''s extensive Introduction traces the development of tantra and discusses the key concepts of the Mahamudra. In a lively and illuminating style, he unfolds the deeper understandings of mind that the texts encode. His treatment of the many parallels to contemporary psychology and experience makes a valualbe contribution to our understanding of human nature.

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    £24.93

  • NIV Gospel of Luke

    John Murray Press NIV Gospel of Luke

    Book SynopsisLuke''s Gospel tells the complete story of the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.Accurate and readable, the NIV (New International Version) is the world''s most popular modern English Bible translation.Trade Review'The NIV communicates clearly and relevantly to our world today.' * J. John *

    £4.08

  • Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Differential Diagnoses in Surgical Pathology

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    Book SynopsisSystematically solve tough diagnostic challenges in GI pathology with Differential Diagnoses in Surgical Pathology: Gastrointestinal Tract! This clinical reference in the Differential Diagnoses in Surgical Pathology Series uses select images of clinical and pathological findings together with succinct, expert instructions, to guide you through the decision-making process by distinguishing between commonly confused Gastrointestinal lesions. Key Features Efficiently work through more than 150 differential diagnoses in GI pathology presented side-by-side for easy comparison, including the most common entities as well as selected rarer diseases. Get all the assistance you need at a glance with concise, bulleted summaries of clinical and pathological findings and view relevant pictorial examples on the corresponding pages. View high-quality images of similar-looking lesions side by side for easy com

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    £140.25

  • Ignatius Press Prayer

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    £18.00

  • Catholic Book Publishing Co catholicbookofnovenas

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  • Goetia of Dr Rudd

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    Book SynopsisAwakening to the Dream is a very clear, approachable overview of the enigmatic philosophy of Advaita Vedanta, also known as non-duality. Essentially, this is a book about you. It points to and from the source of your true identity. The clear seeing that it refers to is neither complex nor simple. It is not something exclusive for intellectual or spiritual elite, nor is it remote or hiding in the future. It is all inclusive, pure presence, closer than your breath. It is the heart of hearts, your birthright and innermost self. This is your invitation to remember what was never really forgotten.Trade ReviewThe book Awakening to the Dream is written with a clarity of perception that is rare to find in the multitude of published outpourings that these days purport to express wisdom. * Tony Parsons, author of The Open Secret, All There Is, and Nothing Being Everything *Amongst spiritual books, it's a rare on in ten million that goes all the way. This one does. Leo goes straight to the heart of the matter. I recommend it highly. * Joan Tollifson, author of Bare Bones Meditation and Awake in the Heartland *Leo's personal account of awakening to what is has the sweet smell of Truth...enjoy. * Isaac Shapiro, author of Outbreak of Peace and It Happens by Itself *

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  • Simon & Schuster Separate Reality Original Castaneda Carlos

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    Book SynopsisCarlos Castaneda takes the reader into the very heart of sorcery, challenging both imagination and reason, shaking the very foundations of our belief in what is natural and logical.In 1961, a young anthropologist subjected himself to an extraordinary apprenticeship with Yaqui Indian spiritual leader don Juan Matus to bring back a fascinating glimpse of a Yaqui Indian''s world of non-ordinary reality and the difficult and dangerous road a man must travel to become a man of knowledge. Yet on the bring of that world, challenging to all that we believe, he drew back. Then in 1968, Carlos Castaneda returned to Mexico, to don Juan and his hallucinogenic drugs, and to a world of experience no man from our Western civilization had ever entered before.

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    Baker Publishing Group The Crucified Life How To Live Out A Deeper

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    Book SynopsisThe apostle Paul declared, "I have been crucified with Christ." What does this mean? Should every believer make this claim? With renowned teacher A.W. Tozer, explore biblical answers that allow you to thrive in the crucified life.

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