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Book SynopsisThe Pharmaceutical Studies Reader is an engaging survey of the field that brings together provocative, multi-disciplinary scholarship examining the interplay of medical science, clinical practice, consumerism, and the healthcare marketplace.Trade Review"...provides an in-depth look at the machinery that enables the continued expansion of pharmaceutical products, markets, and subjects." - Ellen Rubinstein for Anthropology Book Forum, Anthropology NewsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements vii 1 Introduction 1Jeremy A. Greene and Sergio Sismondo Part I Pharmaceutical Lives 17 2 The Pharmaceuticalisation of Society? A Framework for Analysis 19Simon J. Williams, Paul Martin and Jonathan Gabe 3 Pharmaceutical Witnessing: Drugs for Life in an Era of Direct]to]Consumer Advertising 33Joseph Dumit Part II New Drugs, Diseases, and Identities 49 4 Releasing the Flood Waters: Diuril and the Reshaping of Hypertension 51Jeremy A. Greene 5 DepRession and ConsumŠtion: Psychopharmaceuticals, Branding, and New Identity Practices 70Nathan Greenslit 6 BiDil: Medicating the Intersection of Race and Heart Failure 87Anne Pollock 7 Manufacturing Desire: The Commodification of Female Sexual Dysfunction 106Jennifer R. Fishman Part III Drugs and the Circulation of Medical Knowledge 121 8 Following the Script: How Drug Reps Make Friends and Influence Doctors 123Adriane Fugh]Berman and Shahram Ahari 9 Getting to Yes: Corporate Power and the Creation of a Psychopharmaceutical Blockbuster 133Kalman Applbaum 10 Pushing Knowledge in the Drug Industry: Ghost]Managed Science 150Sergio Sismondo 11 Transcultural Medicine: A Multi]Sited Ethnography on the Scientific]Industrial Networking of Korean Medicine 165Jongyoung Kim Part IV Political and Moral Economies of Pharmaceutical Research 179 12 Uncommon Trajectories: Steroid Hormones, Mexican Peasants, and the Search for a Wild Yam 181Gabriela Soto Laveaga 13 “Ready]to]Recruit” or “Ready]to]Consent” Populations? Informed Consent and the Limits of Subject Autonomy 195Jill A. Fisher 14 Clinical Trials Offshored: On Private Sector Science and Public Health 208Adriana Petryna 15 The Experimental Machinery of Global Clinical Trials: Case Studies from India 222Kaushik Sunder Rajan Part V Intellectual Property in Local and Global Markets 235 16 Intellectual Property and Public Health: Copying of HIV/AIDS Drugs by Brazilian Public and Private Pharmaceutical Laboratories 237Maurice Cassier and Marilena Correa 17 Global Pharmaceutical Markets and Corporate Citizenship: The Case of Novartis’ Anti]Cancer Drug Glivec 247Stefan Ecks 18 Generic Medicines and the Question of the Similar 261Cori Hayden Index 268

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Book SynopsisThis short book is a reflection on life as an intentional Christian community, written by Bonhoeffer during his time as a head of the Illegal Seminary of the Confessing Church in Finkenwalde (Eastern Prussia).

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Book SynopsisThe fast and easy way to explore a medical transcription career Flexibility is one of the most enticing aspects of a career in medical transcription. Perfect for in the office, at home, or on vacation, medical transcriptionists can often create lifestyle-appropriate schedules.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: So, You Want to Be a Medical Transcriptionist 7 Chapter 1: Just the Facts 9 Chapter 2: The What, How, Who, and Why of Medical Transcription 17 Chapter 3: Getting a Handle on Job Prospects and Employment Options 35 Chapter 4: Becoming a Working Medical Transcriptionist 49 Part II: Getting the Job Done: Medical Transcription How-To 65 Chapter 5: Medical Language Boot Camp 67 Chapter 6: Formatting: The Basics 85 Chapter 7: Cracking the Code: Deciphering Diffi cult Dictation 101 Chapter 8: Mastering the Key Medical Transcription References 109 Chapter 9: Meeting the Need for Speed 123 Part III: Looking at the Types of Reports You’ll Transcribe 131 Chapter 10: History and Physical Examination 133 Chapter 11: Consultation 143 Chapter 12: Operative Reports 151 Chapter 13: Discharge and Death Summaries 161 Chapter 14: Beyond the Big Four: Other Common Reports 169 Part IV: Employment Matters: Landing and Managing a Medical Transcriptionist Job 189 Chapter 15: Medical Transcriptionist Job Hunting 191 Chapter 16: Managing On-the-Job Issues 205 Chapter 17: Climbing the Career Ladder 215 Chapter 18: Working from Home 223 Chapter 19: Financial Considerations for Independent Contractors 239 Chapter 20: Staying Healthy for the Long Haul 255 Part V: The Part of Tens 265 Chapter 21: Ten Keys to Career Success 267 Chapter 22: Ten Myths about Medical Transcription 275 Chapter 23: Ten Great Online Resources281 Part VI: Appendixes 285 Appendix A: Glossary 287 Appendix B: Commonly Dictated Phrases and How to Transcribe Them299 Appendix C: Sample Reports 309 Index 325

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Book SynopsisDocuments the rarely-heard voices of Muslims who live in secular democratic countries and who are gay, lesbian, and transgender.Trade Review"As is the case with followers of other religious traditions, Muslims today are engaged in a passionate debate over gender and sexuality. Kugle provides an indispensable chapter in this saga by redirecting our attention to the voices and lived experiences of Muslim people who are living out this debate in the context of their everyday lives." -- Omid Safi,University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill"An excellent contribution to the emerging literature on LBGTQ Muslims. Living Out Islam provides fascinating biographies of Muslims facing both homophobia and Islamophobia in the context of modern secular democratic nation-states and creates a platform for LBGTQ Muslims to speak for themselves about their lives and struggles. I was riveted in following the details of their efforts to overcome the conflict of competing identities." -- Amina Wadud,Starr King School for the Ministry"Kugle's careful attention to the lived experiences and multiple contexts of gay, lesbian, and transgender Muslims makes this a highly valuable and much needed contribution to the religious studies and gender and sexuality studies areas." * Sex Roles *"Persistently and helpfully rooted in Islamic texts, traditions and juridical practices, Kugles work . . . is clearly anchored to specifically Islamic communities and practices. The careful, knowledgeable, and conscious location of arguments buffers against a possible critique of being too & Western, or too & modernist, and subsequently that it cannot easily & fit into the study of Islam and Muslim societies. The experiences of Kugles research participants indicate clearly that even within conservative religious social spheres, some Muslims reconcile their identities as both queer and Muslim. This work is well-worth the read and should be suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate study as well as for those generally interested in gender activism, and complications that gender and sexuality bring to religious debate." * Sociology of Islam *"[] I applaud Kugles commitment to articulating the voices of this under-studied and much misunderstood minority. The 15 stories this book tells constitute a unifying narrative about the human capacity for positive meaning-making, as well as personal and socio-political change." * Sociology of Religion *"An interesting, well-researched book; easy reading." * Choice *Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Engaging Religious Tradition 2. Challenging Family and Community 3. Adapting Religious Politics 4. Adjusting Secular Politics 5. Forging Minority Alliances 6. Journeying toward Individual Identity ConclusionAppendix Glossary of Terms Notes Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book Synopsis''This attractively produced volume is a fully documented work of scholarship from a scholar of international repute and has for some years now provided an important new work of reference on everything pertaining to the religious, social and economic background of the Holy City in the time of Christ.'' (New Blackfriars)''The whole work is a superb quarry of information ... everyone should be richly instructed by its study.'' (Times Literary Supplement)`Professor Jeremias brings a deep love for the place to his erudition, particularly in the realm of Jewish sources, and the result is a book of outstanding merit'' (Church of England Newspaper)Until his death in 1979, Joachim Jeremias was Emeritus Professor of New Testament in the University of Gottingen.

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Book SynopsisExamines how Religious Nones negotiate tensions with those who think they ought to provide their children with a religious upbringingThe fastest growing religion in America isnone! One fifth of Americans now list their religion as none, up from only 7 percent two decades ago. Among adults under 30, those poised to be the parents of the next generation, fully one third are religiously unaffiliated. Yet these Nones, especially parents, still face prejudice in a culture where religion is widely seen as good for your kids. What do Nones believe, and how do they negotiate tensions with those convinced that they ought to provide their children with a religious upbringing?Drawing on survey data and in-depth personal interviews with religiously unaffiliated parents across the country, Christel Manning provides important demographic data on American Nones and offers critical nuance to our understanding of the term. She shows that context is crucial in understanding how thoTrade ReviewFull of new insights both conceptual and practical about the growing religiously unaffiliated population today. Manning offers a new typology for understanding its diverse constituency, beliefs and identities. For 'none' parents, she addresses many questions and issues likely to arise with their children. And does so in an honest and engaging manner drawing on insights gleaned from dealing with her own teenage daughter. A good and informative read. -- Wade Clark Roof,J.F. Rowny Professor of Religion and Society Emeritus, University of California at Santa BarbaraA very useful and timely addition to the sociological literature on the fast growing population of Nones, which is having a growing impact on 21st century American society. The dilemmas facing the current generation of parents who self-identify with no religion and have to grapple with the question of how to raise their children can be a real challenge for many couples. This book provides valuable insights and guidance by offering a rich body of material including a societal overview, interviewees stories, and the authors own experience as a parent. -- Barry A. Kosmin,Director, Institute for the Study of Secularism in Society & Culture, Trinity CollegeThe 'rise of the Nones' has been the decade's most important story about religion in America, but we know very little about what distinguishes the religiously unaffiliated from other Americans. In this sophisticated yet accessible qualitative study, Christel Manning provides a fascinating view of how None parents negotiate the moral and spiritual upbringing of their children. -- Mark Silk,Trinity CollegeThis book should be required reading for anyone interested in the changing contours of American religious and nonreligious life. * Reading Religion *Manning offers a thorough and incisive examination of the salience of choice in unaffiliated parents'moral world views. * Review of Religious Research *Will be of interest to the very population it examines, as it unwittingly reads a little like a how-to manual. I write thisweeks away from the birth of my first child, and I found this book informative, since I will soon be joining the ranks of the unaffiliated parents. * Sociology of Religion *[Manning] explores how parents of these varying worldviews raise their children, some in parts of the country where not attending church is viewed with great suspicion, and how they respond when a child asks the big questionsabout God, about death, about going to church. * VOYA: Voice of Youth Advocates *This book is lively, readable, and provocative. * Nova Religio *Manning explores the incredible diversity to be found among Nones, who include everyone from the esoteric spiritual seekers to devout Christians who simply don't identify with a particular denomination...a thorough primer. * Publishers Weekly *Refreshingly nonpolemicalwill be of special interest to secular parents struggling with some of the issues presented. * Kirkus Reviews *Complicates our scholarly understanding of religiousNonesand advances our understanding of how religion functions in their lives as parents."Losing Our Religionoffers important nuances in the picture of religious Nones in the early 21stcentury in the United States. Manning also makes important contributions to painting a more finely grained picture of Nones, their diversity, their motivation and longings, and the families they create * Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion *[] Christel Mannings interesting new analysis of the unaffiliated, also known as & Nones for their stated preference for no religion in particulararea diverse lot but even the secularists, like Manning herself, still commonly struggle with the default religiosity of American society and with the assumption that religion is inherently good or necessary for individual goodness. * Anthropology Review Database *[T]he most interesting insight in this book comes from Mannings characterization of what Nones are looking for in their own lives and the way they bring up their children. * Books & Culture *In this impressive book, [Manning] presents a detailed profile of religiously unaffiliated or disinterested parents and reveals the variety of ways in which they are raising the next generation. Summing Up: Highly recommended. * Choice *

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Book SynopsisManuscripts preserved in a monastery in the Tigray Region of northern Ethiopia, and according to legend written and partly illuminated by the Ethiopian missionary Abbu Garima, who arrived in Ethiopia in 494 CE: this is the first book to present all the illuminated pages with comparative materials. 300+ col illus and preface by Michael Gervers.Trade Review‘The meticulous scholarship in evidence throughout The Garima Gospels is worthy of the series in which it appears. Lavishly illustrated volume, with its 268 colour pictures and fifty-two full-page plates. J. K. Elliott, TLS 2 June 2017 ‘Judith McKenzie (with her colleagues) takes the reader through this scholarly fest with a sure touch and with justified enthusiasm. Here is the evidence for a spread of a late classical art with deep roots in the great Hellenistic cities of the East – most notably Alexandria – for whose existence she has long been a passionate advocate.’ Peter Brown, NYRB May 2017 'It's not every day that scholars discover new Bible Manuscripts from the ancient world. It's ever rarer to discover new ones endowed with luxurious painted images. Yet this is preceisely what has happened over the past decade thanks to groundbreaking research into three ancient codices from Ethiopia. 'To put the discovery in perspective, the Abba Garima manuscripts are among the very oldest illustrated Gospels in the world. 'Although the three manuscripts show abundant parallesl to the arts of the wider late antique world, they also demonstrate in dazzling fashion the vitaility of local culture in Ethiopia itself. In fact, their beauty and sophistication suggest that these were not the first fruits of a traditiona bout to blook, but the mature efforts of a tradition that had already been flowering for generations. We owe McKenzie, Watson, and their team a great debt for making these codices accessible to the general public. Their fine volume will hopefully serve as a stimulus for further research on ancient Ethiopia more broadly, a great crossroads of culture whos significance to world history we are only beginning to appreciate.' Christian C. Sahner, Research Fellow in History, St John's College, University of Cambridge, Marginalia March 2017 'A magnificent study.' Christopher Howse, The Telegraph December 2016 'The group of early Christian illuminated manuscripts known as the Garima Gospels -- written in an old Ethiopic translation of the Bible -- are among the very earliest and most important illustrated Christian books. They have never been published in a properly illustrated edition before, nor with a sound scholarly introduction and discussion such as presented here. Judith McKenzie and Francis Watson's remarkable publication of Michael Gervers' photographs is not only the first fundamental presentation of this immensely important set of visual and textual materials, but it is also a record of the state of the manuscript at the moment of its discovery by contemporary scholarship. The volume is a landmark in early Christian studies and in late antique art history.' Jas Elsner, Professor of Late Antique Art, University of Oxford 'How many movable objects have been in use ever since late Antiquity, in the same place they were produced? The battered and well-thumbed Garima Gospels may never have left the sequestered Ethiopian monastery where they still reside -- and which no woman may enter. The English artist Beatrice Playne first noticed them in 1948 (they were carried out for her to inspect). She perceptively compared them with the Syriac Rabbula Gospels of 586 in Florence. Now Judith McKenzie has taken the lead in publishing and discussing all the illustrated folios for the first time, while Francis Watson's analysis of the canon tables drives home the point that images should not be studied in isolation from the texts they adorn. This attractive and learned book will at last ignite informed debate about one of the most important manuscripts to have survived from Antiquity.' Garth Fowden, Professor of Abrahamic Faiths, University of CambridgeTable of ContentsPreface by Michael Gervers Acknowledgements by Judith McKenzie Abbreviations Maps GENERAL INTRODUCTION by Judith McKenzie Translation of Biblical Texts Illustrated Biblical Manuscripts The Four Gospel Collection and the Eusebian Canon Tables The Present Study Summary PART I THE GARIMA GOSPEL BOOKS 1. THE WORLD OF THE GARIMA GOSPELS by Judith McKenzie and Miranda Williams Ethiopian Trade and Technological Developments Arrival of Christianity in Ethiopia Construction of Churches The Aksumite Kingdom as a Regional Power Ethiopians in Jerusalem and Palestine Alexandria and Late Antique Egyptian Art Conclusion 2. THE DISCOVERY AND STUDY OF THE GARIMA GOSPELS by Judith McKenzie The Garima Gospel Codices The Discovery and Publication of the Illuminated Pages Documentation and Analysis of the Texts of the Garima Gospels A Re-evaluation of the Chronology and the Carbon-14 Dates 3. THE MANUSCRIPTS by Judith McKenzie Bindings Covers Determining Which Illuminated Pages Belong to Which Manuscript Abba Garima I Illuminated Pages Abba Garima III Position and Order of the Decorated Pages Distribution of the Canon Tables Production of the Illuminated Pages and Texts Place of Production PART II IMAGES, ORIGINS, AND MEANINGS by Judith McKenzie 4. THE PORTRAITS OF THE EVANGELISTS Mark Standing Evangelists (Matthew, Luke, and John) and a Saint (?Eusebius) Conclusion 5. ILLUMINATED FRAMES Origins of Canon Table Frames Abba Garima III Frames Abba Garima I Frames Birds, Plants, and Fruit Bowls Abba Garima I and III: Two Schools of Painting Abba Garima II: A Third School of Painting Relationship of the Abba Garima I and III Frames to Other Frames Later Ethiopian Frames and the Legacy of the Schools of Abba Garima I and III Conclusions Additional Note: The Garima Birds by Linda Macaulay 6. BUILDINGS: ORIGINS AND MEANINGS The Jerusalem Temple Image in Abba Garima III Circular Pavilion (Tholos) in Abba Garima I Tholoi in Carolingian, Greek, Armenian, and Georgian Gospel Books Tholoi in Later Ethiopian Manuscripts and Their Meaning Meaning of the Decoration on the Frames Conclusion Plates PART III TEXT AND IMAGE by Francis Watson 7. EUSEBIUS TRANSFORMED The Eusebian Canons The Eusebius Portrait The Preface On the Agreement of the Four Gospels The Letter to Carpianus: Abba Garima I The Letter to Carpianus: Abba Garima II and III 8. THE CANON TABLE SEQUENCE Pages One and Two: Canons III Page Three: Canons IIIIV Pages Four and Five: Canons VVII Pages Six to Eight: Canons VIIX The Four Pillared Structure (Tholos) The Renewed Temple The Ring 9. THE FOUR EVANGELISTS: TEXTS AND PORTRAITS The Enumerated Text Chapters and Titles Matthew Mark Luke John 10. TEXT, TRANSLATION, AND DATE The Textual History of the Geez Gospels On Text-forms and Time-frames The Textual Milieu Parallel Translations Appendix I. The Foliation and Content of the Garima Gospels by Matthew Crawford Appendix II. John Chrysostom and the Preface of Ps-Ammonius, translations by Francis Watson Appendix III. Eusebius Letter to Carpianus: Greek and Geez, translations by Francis Watson Glossary Bibliography Illustration Credits Index

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Book SynopsisCovers the rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil and other rodents often used in research. This book includes basic biology, anatomy, physiology, behavior, infectious and noninfectious diseases, husbandry and breeding, common experimental methods, and use of the species as a research model.Trade Review"...a thorough review of the responsible use of these species in research...a well organized, easily read volume that serves as both a handy reference and as an authoritative compilation." --Anticancer Research, February 2015 "The book is easy to use, despite its size, as the information is well indexed by diseases and species…I highly recommend this text as the editors with their 112 coauthors have met the goal to provide a comprehensive resource for laboratory rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other rodents." --Veterinary Pathology, September 2013 "…The Laboratory Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Hamster, and Other Rodents serves as a thorough review of the responsible use of these species in research… a well organized, easily read volume that serves as both a handy reference and as an authoritative compilation." --Anticancer Research, Volume 33, issue no. 5, May 2013Table of ContentsGeneral Ethical Considerations and Regulatory Issues Anesthesia and Analgesia Clinical Biochemistry and Hematology Euthanasia and Necropsy Zoonoses and Occupational Health Rabbits Guinea Pigs Hamsters Chinchillas Other Rodents Degu Naked Mole Rat Deer Mouse Dormice Kangaroo Rat Cotton Rat Sand Rat Pocket Gopher White Tailed Rat Gerbils (Jirds) Appendices Formulary Normative Values

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Book SynopsisNew York Times BestsellerThis book may help those who are susceptible to illnesses that can be prevented.His Holiness the Dalai LamaAbsolutely the best book I've read on nutrition and diet Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones SolutionFrom the physician behind the wildly popular Nutrition Facts website, How Not to Die reveals the groundbreaking scientific evidence behind the only diet that can help prevent and reverse many of the causes of disease-related death.In How Not to Die, Dr. Michael Greger, the internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, examines the fifteen top causes of premature death in America--heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson''s, high blood pressure, and more--and explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can sometimes trump prescription pills and other pharmaceutical and surgical appro

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Book SynopsisLouis Seymour Bazett Leakey (190372) was a British archaeologist, naturalist and palaeoanthropologist who made a significant contribution to the study of human evolutionary development. First published in 1931, this work presents the results of two periods of excavation by the East African Archaeological Expedition during 19267 and 19289.Table of ContentsList of illustrations; Preface; 1. Discoveries in Kenya prior to 1926; 2. Climatic changes; 3. Pleistocene fauna; 4. Outline of the Kenya culture sequence; 5. The Kenya Chellean and the Kenya Acheulean and the Nanyukian; 6. The Kenya Mousterian and the Kenya Stillbay; 7. The Kenya Aurignacian; 8. The Mesolithic cultures in Kenya. The Elmenteitan and Kenya Wilton; 9. The Neolithic cultures in Kenya. The Gumban cultures and the Njoroan; 10. The relation of the Kenya cultures to those of Europe and of South Africa; 11. The relation of the Kenya cultures to those of Europe and of South Africa (continued); Appendix A. The geology of the implementiferous deposits in the Nakuru and Naivisha basins and the surrounding area; Appendix B. The correlation of pluvial periods in Africa with climatic changes in Europe; Appendix C. Preliminary report on the fossil mammalia; Appendix D. The mollusca from deposits of Gamblian pluvial date; Appendix E. Extract from Professor Gregory's Rift Valleys and Geology of East Africa; Appendix F. A note on the beads from the upper Kenya Aurignacian levels of Gamble's Cave II, and a note on the two beads from the Nakuru burial site; Maps; Index.

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Book SynopsisA key requirement of the primary and final FRCA examinations is a sound understanding of the basic sciences behind anaesthetic practice. It is important to be able to describe these principles clearly, particularly in the viva section of the examinations. Featuring several new topics, this fully updated new edition of this best-selling book provides all the important graphs, definitions and equations which may be covered in the examinations, together with clear and concise explanations of how to present them to the examiner and why they are important. Packed full of precise, clear diagrams with well structured explanations, and with all key definitions, derivations and statistics, this is an essential study aid for all FRCA examination candidates.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; Preface; Forewords P. Hutton and Tom E. Peck; Introduction; 1. Mathematical principles; 2. Physical principles; 3. Principles of special equipment; 4. Pharmacological principles; 5. Pharmacodynamics; 6. Pharmacokinetics; 7. Respiratory physiology; 8. Cardiovascular physiology; 9. Renal physiology; 10. Neurophysiology; 11. Applied sciences; 12. Statistical principles; Appendix; Index.

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Book SynopsisNew York pastor Timothy Keller is known for his ability to connect a deep understanding of the Bible with contemporary thought and the practical issues we all face in our lives. My Rock; My Refuge - his first devotional, consisting of all new material - offers inspiration for every day of the year, based on the book of Psalms. Here Keller helps readers apply the principles he laid out in his book Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God. He walks them verse by verse through the entire Psalter, the one biblical book designed to teach us how to pray, how to spiritually handle every possible life situation, and how to actually know God.This title is published in the US as The Songs of Jesus.My Rock; My Refuge won CRT Devotional Book of the Year in 2016.

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Book SynopsisThere has been a substantial increase in the number of patients with end-stage renal disease world-wide over the last few decades. In Australia, over 2400 patients with end-stage renal disease started renal replacement therapy in 2011 with nearly 11,000 patients currently receiving dialysis treatment at the end of 2011. According to Kidney Health Australia, the costs of treating end-stage kidney disease from 2009 to 2020 is estimated to be around $12 billion, highlighting the fact that kidney disease is a major financial burden to the community. Kidney transplantation confers a survival benefit in patients with end-stage renal disease but transplantation has become increasingly more complex over the last decade. With the greater understanding of transplant immunology along with the introduction of more potent induction and maintenance immuno-suppression, clinicians are now in a better position to more accurately stratify each transplant candidate''s immunological risk as well as the ability to safely transplant high-immunological risk transplant candidates. This book covers all major aspects of kidney transplantation and was put together with the hope of providing the readers with in-depth and current knowledge of important aspects of kidney transplantation, including donor and recipient assessments, innovative surgical techniques and understanding of surgical complications, the evolution of immunological techniques to identify anti-human leukocyte antigen antibodies, the management and preparation of high-risk transplant candidates for transplantation as well as the management of longer-term complications after kidney transplantation.

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

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Book SynopsisA renowned rhinoplasty reference, this two-volume set presents the work of recognized pioneers in the field who provide comprehensive coverage of primary and secondary rhinoplasty. From basic fundamentals and anatomy to the latest refinements and advances in technique, the book includes comprehensive case analyses to facilitate clinical decision making-supplying rhinoplasty surgeons with all the tools needed for achieving superb results. Featuring: 18 new chapters and numerous color images, this third edition is supplemented with DVDs containing videos of operative procedures. Dallas Rhinoplasty, Nasal Surgery by the Masters is now available with a bundled e-book for the first time. Readers can download photos, videos, text, and much more. Presents the work of recognized pioneers in the fieldProvides comprehensive coverage of primary and secondary rhinoplastyCovers basic fundamentals and anatomyPresents the latest refinements and advances in technique for safer, more consistent resultsIncludes new innovations for achieving a smooth dorsum, avoiding alar notching, and improving tip refinementSupplies comprehensive case analyses to facilitate clinical decision makingFeatures 18 new chapters with numerous color images and 4 DVDs with 14 full-length operative videoseBook version is included with purchase of the print book.

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Book SynopsisIn this book lies a key for decoding modern medical terminology, a living language that, despite some quirks, is best approached as an ordered system. Rather than presenting a mere list of word elements to be absorbed through rote memorization, The Hippocrates Code offers a thorough, linguistically-centered explanation of the rules of the terminological game, both for the language of medicine and for scientific vocabulary in general. Its careful exposition of Latin and Greek linguistic principles—along with a healthy dose of innovative exercises—empowers students to successfully employ the word elements that are the building blocks of modern medical terminology. Along the way, fascinating discussions of the practice of medicine in the ancient world provide an integral aid to the understanding of medical vocabulary. Code-breakers drawn to language, history, and medicine will be as stimulated as they are enlightened.The Hippocrates Code features: Twenty-eight chapters covering the principles behind the formation of medical vocabulary derived from Latin and Greek, complete with a rich harvest of the most useful prefixes, suffixes, and bases Detailed anatomical diagrams paired with an etymological tour of the human body Selected readings from ancient medical writers, with commentaries that compare and contrast medical practices in antiquity with those of the present day An abundant array of diverse and often ingenious exercises that require critical thinking about the application of word elements. For additional vocabulary practice, exercises, pronunciation aids, and much more The Hippocrates Code companion website: www.hippocratescode.comTrade Review"Innovative, well-conceived, and with real pedagogical, intellectual, and historical value—a very rare combination of merits in the ocean of available options for teaching medical terminology. An additional advantage of the book is the engaging, down-to-earth style of presentation. The abundance of curious facts about ancient medical practice and modern day references will appeal to the savvy and to-the-point pre-med student who does not have much time for highfalutin speech but is nevertheless hungry for new, less well-known information. Wholeheartedly recommended." —Svetla Slaveva-Griffin, Dept. of Classics, Florida State University

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive commentary on the book of Proverbs. It translates and explains the meaning and literary qualities of the sayings and poems that comprise the final chapters. It focuses on comparable sayings in other wisdom books, particularly from Egypt, and makes use of medieval Hebrew commentaries.Trade Review"[A] magisterial commentary on Proverbs."—Realph W. Klein, Currents in Theology and Mission -- Ralph W. Klein * Currents in Theology and Mission *"Like the first volume, this volume offers reader perspective gained not just from Fox's intimate familiarity with the Book of Proverbs."—Greg Schmidt Goering, Theology Today -- Greg Schmidt Goering * Theology Today *

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Book SynopsisThis volume is a new translation, introduction and commentary on the book of law that shaped the religion in Israel.

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Book SynopsisIncludes notes and comments, which sort out the major issues surrounding the writings of John - questions of authorship, composition, date, and John's relation to the Synoptic Gospels. This volume includes an appendix on the Paraclete, which examines the role of the Holy Spirit.

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Book SynopsisThe self plays an integral role in human motivation, cognition, and social identity. A must-have addition to any acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) practitioner's library, The Self in Practice translates the ACT model's most difficult-yet essential-process into easy-to-apply steps and user-friendly language. Every client who partakes in ACT must identify a self as part of their treatment, and clinicians often report that observing the self is the most difficult of all six core ACT processes. This is because it's so hard for people to shed preconceived notions of "who they really are," and negative perceptions of the self can lead to feelings of low self-worth that stand in the way of treatment.Problems with the self arise when clients orient themselves in the world and learn to relate to others, but these problems can vary considerably. For example, some clients may have deficits in developing a strong sense of self in the first place-particularly if they are diagnosed with autism spectrum conditions (ASC). Depressed clients or those with borderline personality disorder (BPD) may develop a skewed, negative sense of self, and those with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) may develop an inflated sense of self.With this unique road map, you will learn to apply the complex theory of the self into everyday practice, and help all clients develop empathy, compassion, and flexible perspective taking-leading to better treatment outcomes and better lives for clients.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing a commentary on Leviticus, this trilogy explains ethical values concealed in Israel's rituals. It brings us to the end of the book and its innovations, among which are the evolution of the festival calendar with its focus on folk traditions, and the jubilee, the priestly answer to the socio-economic problems of their time.

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Book SynopsisWritten in India in the early eighth century AD, Santideva's Bodhicaryavatara became one of the most popular accounts of the Buddhist spiritual path. Important as a manual of training among Mahayana Buddhists, especially in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, it continues to be used as the basis for teaching by modern Buddhist teachers. This is a new translation from the original Sanskrit, with detailed annotations explaining allusions and technical references. The Introductions set Santideva's work in context, and for the first time explain its structure.

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Book SynopsisSarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease of unknown etiology. It can occur at all ages, with the incidence peaking at 20 to 40 years. This book reviews the epidemiology, etiology, pathology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management strategies of sarcoidosis, while highlighting recent studies that have provided new insights into this unique and debilitating disease. The authors also specifically point out the urological manifestations of sarcoidosis to avoid misdiagnoses and to provide early intervention.

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Book SynopsisThe 2014 Ebola epidemic demonstrated the power of pandemics and their ability not only to destroy lives locally but also to capture the imagination and terrify the world. Christian W. McMillen provides a concise yet comprehensive account of pandemics throughout human history, illustrating how pandemic disease has shaped history and, at the same time, social behavior has influenced pandemic disease. Extremely interesting from a medical standpoint, the study of pandemics also provides unexpected, broader insights into culture and politics.This Very Short Introduction describes history''s major pandemics - plague, tuberculosis, malaria, smallpox, cholera, influenza, and HIV/AIDS - highlighting how each disease''s biological characteristics affected its pandemic development. McMillen discusses state responses to pandemics, such as quarantine, isolation, travel restrictions, and other forms of social control, and pays special attention to the rise of public health and the explosion of medical research in the wake of pandemics, especially as the germ theory of disease emerged in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Today, medicine is able to control all of these diseases, yet some of them are still devastating in much of the developing world. By assessing the relationship between poverty and disease and the geography of epidemics, McMillen offers an outspoken and thought-provoking point of view on the necessity for global governments to learn from past experiences and proactively cooperate to prevent any future epidemic.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Plague Chapter 2: Smallpox Chapter 3: Malaria Chapter 4: Cholera Chapter 5: Tuberculosis Chapter 6: Influenza Chapter 7: HIV/AIDS References Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisBy defending the importance of individual reflection, this title celebrates the power and variety of human consciousness in the tradition of William James. It explores the nature of subjectivity and considers the culture in which Sigmund Freud that was situated and its influence on his model of self and civilization.Trade Review"There is much to admire, and even to agree with, in Robinson's humanist passion. Her defense of the insights to be gained from religion and literature is as convincing as her attacks on the facile generalizations of parascience."—Adam Kirsch, Boston Globe"[Robinson] makes the case with exceptional elegance and authority—the authority not only of one of the unmistakably great novelists of the age but of a clear and logical mind that is wholly intolerant of intellectual cliché. . . . This book has a greater density (and sophistication) of argument than many three times its length; but it is one of the most significant contributions yet to the current quarrels about faith, science and rationality."—Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, Daily Telegraph"These impassioned pages require and reward very close attention."—Michael Dirda, Washington Post"Robinson's argument is prophetic, profound, eloquent, succinct, powerful and timely."—Karen Armstrong, The Guardian"I enjoyed reading Absence of Mind. The reason: it is always a pleasure to keep company with a person who takes ideas seriously."—Siri Hustvedt, Financial Times"The width of Robinson’s erudition is almost daunting, but she shares it with characteristic generosity. . . . Persist and you’ll be rewarded."—Sunday Telegraph"Marilynne Robinson, one of the greatest living American novelists, turns her word power towards those whose bogus science leaves us feeling that 'our minds are not our own.' In Absence of Mind, her affirmation of 'human exceptionalism' presents humanity as 'much more than an optimised ape.'"—Christopher Jamison, Times"Those who savor Robinson's clear prose will be gratified; her mind, in thought, is elegant."—Publishers Weekly"The 2009 Orange Prize Winner considers science, religion, and consciousness, and defends the importance of individual reflection and the search for answers."—The Bookseller"Robinson is one of the greatest Christian thinkers alive today. She is also one of the world's best novelists. . . . Absence of Mind is a slim but compelling volume."—Luke Coppen, Catholic Herald"This is a wonderful little book, full of wisdom, warmth and wit. . . . [Robinson] is able to apply her astute intellect, delicious sense of humour, incisive insight into human nature and down-to-earth philosophy of life."—Mark Patrick Hederman, Irish Times"I'm enjoying arguing and agreeing with Marilynne Robinson's Absence of Mind."—Zadie Smith, The Observer"I have barely scratched the surface of this dense and yet endlessly entertaining little book. Marilynne Robinson is herself the best evidence of her own thesis—the exceptional mystery of the human mind."—Bryan Appleyard, Literary Review"It is worth admiring Robinson's bravery and intellectual independence, and noting the sheer force and capacity of language like hers to persuade."—Geordie Williamson, The Australian"A typically rigorous argument about the nature of modernity from one of the greatest thinkers and novelists of our time."—Bryan Appleyard, New Statesman 'A Year In Books'Named a Best Book of 2010—Globe & Mail, "2010 Globe 100"

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Book SynopsisAn examination of the cultural context in which theological pluralism emerged. Analyzing models of theology, this work formulates a revisionist model and applies it to questions in contemporary theology including the meanings of religion, theism, and of Christology.

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Book SynopsisPsychopath. No sooner is the word out than images of murderers, rapists, suicide bombers and gangsters flash across our minds. But unlike their box-office counterparts, not all psychopaths are violent, or even criminal. This title reveals a shocking truth: beneath the hype and the popular characterisation, psychopaths have something to teach us.Trade ReviewAn original and thought-provoking study * Daily Mail *Goes beyond cliché to view the world through a psychopath's eyes … this book knows how to get under the skin * Guardian *The Wisdom of Psychopaths is a surprising, absorbing, and perceptive book set out in briskly readable prose and with gripping anecdotes. I found it altogether fascinating.Kevin Dutton is a Special Forces style psychologist. Daring. Original. All-action. No nonsense. -- Sir Ranulph FiennesDutton tackles an elusive, important and much neglected aspect of the mind; our personality. He presents some highly original insights and does so in a provocative and humorous style

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Book SynopsisV. S. Naipaul was born in Trinidad in 1932. He came to England on a scholarship in 1950. He spent four years at University College, Oxford, and began to write, in London, in 1954. He pursued no other profession.His novels include A House for Mr Biswas, The Mimic Men, Guerrillas, A Bend in the River, and The Enigma of Arrival. In 1971 he was awarded the Booker Prize for In a Free State. His works of nonfiction, equally acclaimed, include Among the Believers, Beyond Belief, The Masque of Africa, and a trio of books about India: An Area of Darkness, India: A Wounded Civilization and India: A Million Mutinies Now.In 1990, V. S. Naipaul received a knighthood for services to literature; in 1993, he was the first recipient of the David Cohen British Literature Prize. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2001. He lived with his wife Nadira and cat Augustus in Wiltshire, and died in 20Trade ReviewCompelling, insightful, often somberly beautiful. * Sunday Telegraph *Naipaul travels, he asks, he listens attentively and, above all else, he notices, often seeing what others do not or cannot. That acute gift has never left him . . . he is sustained by the old ideal of unadorned truth-telling. * New Statesman *The quality of Naipaul’s writing – simple, concise, engaging – rarely varies . . . Above all, Naipaul’s latest African journey is eyewitness reporting at its best. * Time *

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Book SynopsisA highly practical, case-based approach to neurovascular anatomy in interventional neuroradiology This case-based book presents detailed information on neurovascular anatomy in concise, easily digestible chapters that focus on the importance of understanding anatomy when performing neurointerventional procedures. The case discussions include modern examples of invasive and non-invasive angiographic techniques that are relevant for general radiologists and diagnostic neuroradiologists as well as interventionalists. This book gives readers the detailed knowledge of neurovascular anatomy that allows them to anticipate and avoid potential complications. Key Features: Cases are enhanced by more than 1,000 high-quality radiographs covering the full range of neurovascular anatomy Content focuses on the practical relevance of the anatomical features encountered while performing everyday neurovascular procedures Anatomy and embryology are explained together, enabling readers to fully comprehend the vascular anatomy and its many variants Pearls and pitfalls are provided at the end of each chapter, highlighting the critical anatomy points presented All neuroradiologists, interventionalists, general radiologists, and diagnostic neuroradiologists, as well as residents and fellows in these specialties, will read this book cover to cover and frequently consult it for a quick review before performing procedures.Table of ContentsSection I: Aortic Arch Case 1: The Common Origin of the Brachiocephalic and Left Common Carotid Artery Case 2: The Aberrant Subclavian Artery Section II: Internal Carotid Artery Case 3: The Carotid Segments, the Aberrant ICA, and the Persistent Stapedial Artery Case 4: Persistent Carotid-Vertebrobasilar Anastomoses Case 5: The Inferolateral and the Meningohypophyseal Trunk Case 6: The Dural Ring and the Carotid Cave Case 7: The Dorsal and Ventral Ophthalmic Arteries Case 8: The Branches of the Ophthalmic Artery Case 9: The Anterior Choroidal Artery Section III: Anterior Circulation Case 10: The Infraoptic Course of the Anterior Cerebral Artery Case 11: The Anterior Communicating Artery Complex Case 12: The Azygos Anterior Cerebral Artery Case 13: The Cortical Branches of the Anterior Cerebral Artery Case 14: The Middle Cerebral Artery Trunk Case 15: The Recurrent Artery of Heubner Case 16: The Cortical Branches of the Middle Cerebral Artery Case 17: The Leptomeningeal Anastomoses Section IV: Posterior Circulation Case 18: Variations of the Origin of the PICA Case 19: The Cerebellar Arteries Case 20: The Basilar Artery Trunk Case 21: The Brainstem Perforators Case 22: The Basilar Tip Case 23: The Thalamoperforating Arteries Case 24: The Cortical Branches of the Posterior Cerebral Artery Section V: External Carotid Artery Case 25: The "Dangerous" Anastomoses I: Ophthalmic Anastomoses Case 26: The "Dangerous" Anastomoses II: Petrous and Cavernous Anastomoses Case 27: The "Dangerous" Anastomoses III: Upper Cervical Anastomoses Case 28: The Cranial Nerve Supply Case 29: The Vascular Anatomy of the Nose Case 30: The Ascending Pharyngeal Artery Case 31: The Meningeal Supply Section VI: Cerebral Veins Case 32: The Superior Sagittal and Transverse Sinuses Case 33: The Cavernous Sinus Case 34: The Superficial Cortical Veins Case 35: The Transmedullary Veins Case 36: The Deep Venous System I: Internal Cerebral Veins, Tributaries, and Drainage Case 37: The Deep Venous System II: The Basal Vein of Rosenthal and the Venous Circle Case 38: The Infratentorial Veins Section VII: Spine Case 39: The Segmental Spinal Arteries Case 40: The Radiculopial and Radiculomedullary Arteries Case 41: The Intrinsic Arteries of the Cord Case 42: The Artery of the Filum Terminale Case 43: The Spinal Cord Veins

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Book SynopsisAn exquisitely illustrated guide to AVMs Honorable Mention at 2015 PROSE Awards! This sequel to Dr. Lawton's best-selling Seven Aneurysms focuses on microsurgical resection techniques for AVMs found in the lobes and deep regions of the brain. It categorizes the techniques into subtypes to simplify the broad spectrum of brain AVMs neurosurgeons may encounter. The book is organized into three sections: The Tenets, which establishes eight steps for AVM resection; The Seven Arteriovenous Malformations, which describes the anatomical terrain and surgical strategies for thirty-two AVM subtypes; and The Selection section, in which Dr. Lawton discusses what he believes to be the keys to successful AVM surgery: good patient selection and best application of multiple treatment modalities. Key Features: Includes more than 700 spectacular full-color illustrations developed exclusively for this book Creates a system for conceptualizing and approaching AVMs Illustrates a stepwise process for AVM resection using strategic "battle plans" Summarizing the common AVMs encountered in practice, neurosurgeons and neurosurgical residents will find this hybrid atlas-text to be an essential part of their armamentarium.Trade ReviewIt is a valuable resource for residents, fellows, or young surgeons with an interest in scoliosis surgery because of the concise manner it goes through basic fundamentals of idiopathic scoliosis treatment up to the most complex cases.--AANS Young Neurosurgeons' Newsletter In attempting to convey lessons and insights gained from his experience in aneurysm surgery to current and future generations of neurosurgeons,in aneurysm surgery to current and futuregenerations of neurosurgeons, Dr. Lawton has achieved a resounding success through this book. --Journal of NeurosurgeryTable of ContentsSection I: The Tenets 1 Exposure 2 Subarachnoid Dissection 3 Draining Veins 4 Feeding Arteries 5 Pial Dissection 6 Parenchymal Dissection 7 Ependymal/Deep Dissection 8 Arteriovenous Malformation Resections 9 Intraoperative Arteriovenous Malformation Rupture 10 Surgeon Factors Section II: The Seven Arteriovenous Malformations 11 Frontal Arteriovenous Malformations 12 Temporal Arteriovenous Malformations 13 Parieto-Occipital Arteriovenous Malformations 14 Ventricular and Periventricular Arteriovenous Malformations 15 Deep Arteriovenous Malformations 16 Brainstem Arteriovenous Malformations 17 Cerebellar Arteriovenous Malformations Section III: Selection Strategies 18 Patient Selection 19 Multimodality Management Strategies and Treatment Selection Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe son of a pagan father and a Christian mother, Saint Augustine spent his early years torn between conflicting faiths and world views. His Confessions, written when he was in his forties, recount how, slowly and painfully, he came to turn away from his youthful ideas and licentious lifestyle, to become instead a staunch advocate of Christianity and one of its most influential thinkers. A remarkably honest and revealing spiritual autobiography, the Confessions also address fundamental issues of Christian doctrine, and many of the prayers and meditations it includes are still an integral part of the practice of Christianity today.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanTrade Review"[Wills] renders Augustine’s famous and influential text in direct language with all the spirited wordplay and poetic strength intact." —Los Angeles Times "[Wills’s] translations . . . are meant to bring Augustine straight into our own minds; and they succeed. Well-known passages, over which my eyes have often gazed, spring to life again from Wills’s pages." —Peter Brown, The New York Review of Books"Augustine flourishes in Wills’s hand." —James Wood"A masterful synthesis of classical philosophy and scriptural erudition." —Chicago Tribune

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Book SynopsisLippincott's Illustrated Q&A Review of Anatomy and Embryology offers up-to-date, clinically relevant board-style questions—perfect for course review and board prep. Approximately 400 multiple-choice questions with detailed answer explanations cover frequently tested topics in anatomy and embryology, including clinical topics addressed in Moore, Clinically Oriented Anatomy and Sadler, Langman's Medical Embryology. Readers will find USMLE-style clinical vignette questions as well as content review questions. The book is heavily illustrated with anatomical images, clinical images that portray signs and symptoms, and radiological images including ultrasounds, PET scans, MRIs, CT scans, and X-rays.Online access to the questions and answers on a companion website provides flexible study options.Table of Contents Chapter 1 General Principles Chapter 2 Early Development Chapter 3 Thorax Chapter 4 Abdomen Chapter 5 Pelvis and Perineum Chapter 6 Back Chapter 7 Lower Limb Chapter 8 The Upper Limb and Mammary Gland Chapter 9 Head and Neck Chapter 10 Cranial Nerves

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Book Synopsis'With God's help, I, Bede ... have assembled these facts about the history of the Church in Britain ... from the traditions of our forebears, and from my own personal knowledge'Written in AD 731, Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People is the first account of Anglo-Saxon England ever written, and remains our single most valuable source for this period. It begins with Julius Caesar's invasion in the first century BC and goes on to tell of the kings and bishops, monks and nuns who helped to develop government and convert the people to Christianity during these crucial formative years. Relating the deeds of great men and women but also describing landscape, customs and ordinary lives, this is a rich, vivid portrait of an emerging church and nation by the 'Father of English History'.Leo Sherley-Price's translation from the Latin brings us an accurate and readable version of Bede's History. This edition includes Bede's Letter to EgTable of ContentsBook one: the situation of Britain and Ireland - their earliest inhabitants; on Gaius Julius Caesar, the first Roman to reach Britain; Claudius - the second Roman to reach Britain - annexes the Isles of Orkney to the Roman Empire - under his direction Vespasian subdues the Isle of Wight; Lucius - a British king - writes to Pope Eleutherus and asks to be made a Christian; Severus divides Roman Britain from the rest by an earth work; the reign of Diocletian - his persecution of the Christian Church; the martyrdom of Saint Alban and his companions - who shed their life-blood for Christ at this time; the Church in Britain enjoys peace from the end of this persecution until the time of the Arian heresy; during the reign of Gratian - Maximus is created Emperor in Britain and returns to Gaul with a large army; during the reign of Arcadius - the Briton Pelagius presumptuously belittles the grace of God; during the reign of Honorius - Gratian and Constantine set up as despots in Britain - the former is killed shortly afterwards in Britain - the latter in Gaul; the Britons - harassed by the Irish and Picts - seek help from the Romans - who come and build a second wall across the island - notwithstanding, these enemies again break in and reduce the Britons to worse straits; during the reign of Theodosius the Younger - Palladius is sent to the Christians among the Irish - the Britons make an unsuccessful appeal to the Consul Aetius; the Britons made desperate by famine drive the Barbarians out of their land - there soon follows an abundance of corn - luxury - plague - and doom on the nation. (Part contents)

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