Recently, a series of articles came out in Christian publications titled, Dones. These are people who love God but, for various reasons, have moved on from the local church, usually out of sheer frustration! They say they are "done" with organized religion.This book is written to be the antidote for such a condition. It is meant to be an encouragement and a catalyst for all who want to see this tide turned! We were created to be worshipers and...
A "beast" and a "dinosaur" to some, an "extremist" to the mainstream Church and media, and a hero to loving and loyal admirers, Bishop Richard Williamson is likely the most loved and hated Catholic cleric since the American Radio Priest of the 1930's. Either way, it is impossible to avoid him. In this charming - and, in its own right, provocative - account, his friend and confidant of nearly 30 years explains why. Beginning with the twin origi...
From growing up in Swanley, Kent in the 1950s, through the swinging sixties, and getting into boxing and meeting Henry Cooper, to joining the family firm of chimney sweeping, David White's memoirs and recollections tell of a very different time in Britain's history, of a changing social fabric, post WWII - but at the same time, also show the continuity of community spirit and strong family bonds, with his two sons now taking on the mantle of r...
This book offers an analysis of the limitations of child attachment theory as the basis for decision-making in child welfare practice, examining controversies and offering a new pedagogy that is responsive to the changing dynamics of contemporary families.
This book offers an analysis of the limitations of child attachment theory as the basis for decision-making in child welfare practice, examining controversies and offering a new pedagogy that is responsive to the changing dynamics of contemporary families.
White retraces the strange and circuitous journey of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra from its ancient origins to today, bringing to life the improbable cast of characters whose interpretations and misappropriations led to its revered place in contemporary popular culture.
Parents and children alike will cherish this adaptation of a classic Southeast Asian tale. It weaves folklore and fantasy to present an entertaining explanation of the sleeping habits of ducks, while also reinforcing the importance of a community working together to solve complex problems. Why Ducks Sleep on One Leg-A Tale in English, Rhade, and Koho seeks to nurture intergenerational connections between parents and their children, and to pres...
This handbook incisively explores challenges and opportunities that exist in efforts aimed at addressing inequities in mental health provision across the globe. Drawing on various disciplines across the humanities, psychology, and social sciences it charts the emergence of Global Mental Health as a field of study. It critically reflects on efforts and interventions being made to globalize mental health policies, and discusses key themes releva...
Throughout history youth have been at the center of their communities' energy and creativity, including their efforts to seek faith and justice. However, today's adolescents have been relegated as passive learners and consumers, lacking full adult power for longer than any age cohort in history. This book traces the modern domestication of adolescence from its ancient roots through several key moments of its descent into passivity. Empowering ...
Throughout history youth have been at the center of their communities' energy and creativity, including their efforts to seek faith and justice. However, today's adolescents have been relegated as passive learners and consumers, lacking full adult power for longer than any age cohort in history. This book traces the modern domestication of adolescence from its ancient roots through several key moments of its descent into passivity. Empowering ...
The Phaedrus is well-known for the splendid mythical panorama Socrates develops in his second speech, and for its graphic descriptions of erotic behavior. This book shows how the details of the myth and the accounts of interaction between lovers are based on a carefully articulated metaphysical structure. It follows the dialogue as narrated, showing how passages that may not appear relevant to metaphysics have been deployed to heighten the vis...
The Phaedrus is well-known for the splendid mythical panorama Socrates develops in his second speech, and for its graphic descriptions of erotic behavior. This book shows how the details of the myth and the accounts of interaction between lovers are based on a carefully articulated metaphysical structure. It follows the dialogue as narrated, showing how passages that may not appear relevant to metaphysics have been deployed to heighten the vis...