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Someone Else's Shoes: A Novel
by Jojo MoyesINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!&“Very few authors have the power to make you laugh on one page and cry on the next. Moyes is one of them.&” —The New York TimesA story of mix-ups, mess-ups and making the most of second chances, this is the new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jojo Moyes, author of Me Before You and The Giver of StarsWho are you when you are forced to walk in someone else&’s shoes?Nisha Cantor lives the globetrotting life of the seriously wealthy, until her husband announces a divorce and cuts her off. Nisha is determined to hang onto her glamorous life. But in the meantime, she must scramble to cope--she doesn&’t even have the shoes she was, until a moment ago, standing in.That&’s because Sam Kemp – in the bleakest point of her life – has accidentally taken Nisha&’s gym bag. But Sam hardly has time to worry about a lost gym bag--she&’s struggling to keep herself and her family afloat. When she tries on Nisha&’s six-inch high Christian Louboutin red crocodile shoes, the resulting jolt of confidence that makes her realize something must change—and that thing is herself.Full of Jojo Moyes&’ signature humor, brilliant storytelling, and warmth, Someone Else&’s Shoes is a story about how just one little thing can suddenly change everything.
Judgment Prey (A Prey Novel #33)
by John SandfordLucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers team up to crack an unsolvable case in this thrilling new novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford.Alex Sand was spending the evening at home playing basketball with his two young sons when all three were shot in cold blood. A wealthy federal judge, there&’s no short list of people who could have a vendetta against Sands, but the gruesome murders, especially that of his children, turn their St. Paul community on its head. Sand was on the verge of a major donation to a local housing charity, Heart/Twin Cities, and with the money in limbo, eyes suddenly turn to his grieving widow, Margaret Cooper, to see what she might do with the money. Margaret, distraught over the death of her family, struggles to move forward, and can&’t imagine how or why anyone would target her husband.With public pressure mounting and both the local police force and FBI hitting dead end after dead end, Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers are called in to do what others could not: find answers. With each potential lead flawed, Davenport and Flowers are determined to chase every theory until they figure out who killed the Sands. But when they find themselves being stonewalled by the most unlikely of forces, the two wonder if perhaps each misdirection could lead them closer to the truth.
The Armor of Light: A Novel (Kingsbridge #5)
by Ken FollettThe long-awaited sequel to A Column of Fire, The Armor of Light, heralds a new dawn for Kingsbridge, England, where progress clashes with tradition, class struggles push into every part of society, and war in Europe engulfs the entire continent and beyond.The Spinning Jenny was invented in 1770, and with that, a new era of manufacturing and industry changed lives everywhere within a generation. A world filled with unrest wrestles for control over this new world order: A mother&’s husband is killed in a work accident due to negligence; a young woman fights to fund her school for impoverished children; a well-intentioned young man unexpectedly inherits a failing business; one man ruthlessly protects his wealth no matter the cost, all the while war cries are heard from France, as Napoleon sets forth a violent master plan to become emperor of the world. As institutions are challenged and toppled in unprecedented fashion, ripples of change ricochet through our characters&’ lives as they are left to reckon with the future and a world they must rebuild from the ashes of war.Over thirty years ago, Ken Follett published his most popular novel, The Pillars of the Earth. Now, with this electrifying addition to the Kingsbridge series we are plunged into the battlefield between compassion and greed, love and hate, progress and tradition. It is through each character that we are given a new perspective to the seismic shifts that shook the world in nineteenth-century Europe.
Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans
by Michaeleen DoucleffNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The oldest cultures in the world have mastered the art of raising happy, well-adjusted children. What can we learn from them? &“Hunt, Gather, Parent is full of smart ideas that I immediately wanted to force on my own kids.&” —Pamela Druckerman, The New York Times Book Review When Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff becomes a mother, she examines the studies behind modern parenting guidance and finds the evidence frustratingly limited and often ineffective. Curious to learn about more effective parenting approaches, she visits a Maya village in the Yucatán Peninsula. There she encounters moms and dads who parent in a totally different way than we do—and raise extraordinarily kind, generous, and helpful children without yelling, nagging, or issuing timeouts. What else, Doucleff wonders, are Western parents missing out on? In Hunt, Gather, Parent, Doucleff sets out with her three-year-old daughter in tow to learn and practice parenting strategies from families in three of the world&’s most venerable communities: Maya families in Mexico, Inuit families above the Arctic Circle, and Hadzabe families in Tanzania. She sees that these cultures don&’t have the same problems with children that Western parents do. Most strikingly, parents build a relationship with young children that is vastly different from the one many Western parents develop—it&’s built on cooperation instead of control, trust instead of fear, and personalized needs instead of standardized development milestones. Maya parents are masters at raising cooperative children. Without resorting to bribes, threats, or chore charts, Maya parents rear loyal helpers by including kids in household tasks from the time they can walk. Inuit parents have developed a remarkably effective approach for teaching children emotional intelligence. When kids cry, hit, or act out, Inuit parents respond with a calm, gentle demeanor that teaches children how to settle themselves down and think before acting. Hadzabe parents are experts on raising confident, self-driven kids with a simple tool that protects children from stress and anxiety, so common now among American kids. Not only does Doucleff live with families and observe their methods firsthand, she also applies them with her own daughter, with striking results. She learns to discipline without yelling. She talks to psychologists, neuroscientists, anthropologists, and sociologists and explains how these strategies can impact children&’s mental health and development. Filled with practical takeaways that parents can implement immediately, Hunt, Gather, Parent helps us rethink the ways we relate to our children, and reveals a universal parenting paradigm adapted for American families.
Storm Singer (Storm Singer)
by Sarwat ChaddaSkandar and the Unicorn Thief meets One Thousand and One Nights in this &“action-packed, fantastically imaginative&” (BCCB) middle grade fantasy from Rick Riordan Presents author Sarwat Chadda about a girl with the magical power to control the elements with her song.In a land ruled by fierce winged warriors known as eagle garudas, twelve-year-old Nargis is just a poor, lowly human, a Worm who hates the garudas that killed her parents. But even though she can&’t fly—and her childhood attempt left her walking with a crutch—she is far from powerless. Nargis is a spirit singer: able to coax small bits of wind, water, fire, and earth to do her bidding through song…well, sometimes. When Nargis loses control of her power in a high-stakes kite fight, she is exiled. Cast into the desert, she discovers Mistral, an injured boy who turns out to be an eagle garuda, the prince of her enemies! He&’s on a mission to take back his throne from a terrible vulture garuda. In spite of their mutual distrust, the two have no choice but to forge an unlikely alliance if they want to escape the desert alive. And as Nargis and Mistral battle dangerous assassins, befriend crafty sky pirates, and sneak into the mysterious sky castle of Alamut, Nargis discovers she carries a family secret, one that could bring Monsoon&’s rains back to the desert, but only if she&’s willing to risk her life in the bargain…
The North Wind (The Four Winds #1)
by Alexandria WarwickInspired by Beauty and the Beast and the myth of Hades and Persephone, this lush and enchanting enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Scarlett St. Clair.Wren of Edgewood is no stranger to suffering. With her parents gone, it&’s Wren&’s responsibility to ensure she and her sister survive the harsh and endless winter, but if the legends are to be believed, their home may not be safe for much longer. For three hundred years, the land surrounding Edgewood has been encased in ice as the Shade, a magical barrier that protects the townsfolk from the Deadlands beyond, weakens. Only one thing can stop the Shade&’s fall: the blood of a mortal woman bound in wedlock to the North Wind, a dangerous immortal whose heart is said to be as frigid as the land he rules. And the time has come to choose his bride. When the North Wind sets his eyes on Wren&’s sister, Wren will do anything to save her—even if it means sacrificing herself in the process. But mortal or not, Wren won&’t go down without a fight… The North Wind is a stand-alone, enemies-to-lovers slow-burn fantasy romance, the first in a series sprinkled with Greek mythology.
Love, Off the Record
by Samantha MarkumA USA TODAY bestseller The Hating Game meets Alex, Approximately in this &“incredibly engaging, funny, and sweet&” (School Library Journal, starred review) teen rom-com about two rival journalism students competing for the same position on their university newspaper.Wyn is going to beat Three even if it kills her—or, preferably, him. Being freshmen staffers on the university newspaper puts them at the bottom of the pecking order—until a rare reporter spot opens up. Wyn and Three are both determined to get the position, starting a game of sabotage that pushes them to do their worst, from stealing each other&’s ideas to playing twisted mind games. No road is too low when it comes to winning. As Wyn&’s search for the perfect story leads her to an anonymous, campus-wide dating app, she hits it off with a mystery man she thinks might be the cute RA from her dorm. But Wyn is all too familiar with being rejected because of her weight, and she&’s hesitant to reveal her identity, even as she grows closer with someone who might be the guy of her dreams. When Three breaks a story that&’s closer to home than he or Wyn expects, the two must put aside their differences to expose the truth—and face their real feelings for each other, which threaten everything Wyn has built with her anonymous match.
Inheritance of Scars
by Crystal SeitzBelladonna meets Norse mythology in this &“sinuous dark fantasy&” (School Library Journal) that follows a teen who accidentally awakens an imprisoned draugr and must follow him into a deadly magical forest to rescue her grandmother.Never go beyond the stave church. Within Tiveden Forest, bloodthirsty monsters known as draugr lurk behind every tree, and secrets run through the soil like twisted roots. When her grandmother vanishes into the forest, Astrid won&’t let Crohn&’s disease get in the way of finding her. But in searching for her lost loved one, Astrid soon uncovers an even greater mystery: A conflict that&’s haunted her village and family for generations. An ancient blood oath her ancestor made to protect them. A deadly draugr imprisoned for centuries…who Astrid accidentally awakens. Newly revived, Soren first mistakes Astrid for her ancestor, his ex-lover turned enemy. Astrid can&’t tell if he would rather kill her or kiss her. But Soren knows the forest better than anyone, and Astrid quickly realizes that she&’ll need his help to rescue her grandmother. The deeper they venture into Tiveden, the closer Astrid gets to the cold, alluring Soren and the truth behind her grandmother&’s disappearance. To save her home, a dark ritual must be performed before Midwinter—and only Astrid can fulfill her ancestor&’s blood oath…or break it. That is, if Soren—or the forest—doesn&’t break Astrid first.
As You Wish
by Nashae JonesA girl learns the hard way to be careful what she wishes for in this middle grade rom-com featuring a chaos-loving West African trickster god that&’s a &“delightful exploration of friendship, mental health, and first love with a touch of magic&” (Kirkus Reviews).Birdie has big plans for eighth grade. This is the year that she gets a boyfriend, and since she and her best friend, Deve, do everything together, it makes sense that Deve will get a girlfriend. This is the kind of math Birdie doesn&’t find intimidating—it&’s Eighth Grade 101. (Birdie + Boyfriend) + (Deve + Girlfriend) = Normal Eighth Grade Experience. And normal is something Birdie craves, especially with a mom as overprotective as hers. She doesn&’t expect Deve to be so against her plan, or for their fight to blow up in her face. So when the West African god Anansi appears to her, claiming to be able to make everything right again, Birdie pushes past her skepticism and makes a wish for the whole mess to go away. But with a trickster god, your wish is bound to come true in a way you never imagined. Before long, Birdie regrets her rash words…especially when she realizes what&’s really going on with her and Deve. With her reality upended, can Birdie figure out how to undo her wish?
Rebel Rising: A Memoir of Singing, Sobbing, Laughing and Loving
by Rebel WilsonFrom the scene-stealing star of Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids comes a &“lively and reflective celebrity memoir seasoned with comedy and sincerity&” (Kirkus Reviews) about Rebel Wilson&’s unconventional journey to Hollywood success and loving herself.This &“beautiful, brave book,&” (Jenna Bush Hager, Today) is the story of Rebel Wilson&’s remarkable personal transformation, from a painfully shy child in Australia who literally had to be dragged to drama classes to achieving breakout success in the US through iconic roles in Pitch Perfect, Bridesmaids, and Isn&’t It Romantic. Through &“stunningly personal revelations&” (The New York Times), Rebel shares the extraordinary experiences that shaped her life. A malaria-induced hallucination? An all-style martial arts fighting tournament? Junior handling at dog shows? And this was all BEFORE she moved to Hollywood! From her painful relationship with her father, weight gain and loss, a late-in-life sexual awakening, and fertility issues, Rebel shares her incredible journey to self-love in writing that is &“frank and fun&” (CBS Sunday Morning). Rebel leads you through her hard-fought path to &“making it,&” constantly questioning, &“Am I good enough? Will I ever find love? Will I ever change and become healthy?&” This extraordinarily entertaining memoir shows us how to love ourselves while making us laugh uncontrollably.
The Show Must Go On! (You're Invited to a Creepover #4)
by P.J. NightBree acts in her first play in this scary You&’re Invited to a Creepover tale.Bree Hart has secretly wanted to act on stage for as long as she could remember—it&’s all she ever thinks about. Determined to make her dream come true Bree tries out for this year&’s school play, The Last Sleepover, and gets the starring role! After a few creepy incidents on set and persistent nightmares at home, Bree quickly learns that this is no ordinary school play. Is it stage fright? Or is the play haunted? This creepy tale is a level 4 on the Creep-o-Meter.
Mirrored Heavens (Between Earth and Sky #3)
by Rebecca RoanhorseWinner of the Hugo Award for Best Series! The interwoven destinies of the people of Meridian will finally be determined in this &“stunning, fevered conclusion&” (NPR) to New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse&’s Between Earth and Sky trilogy.Even the sea cannot stay calm before the storm. —Teek saying Serapio, avatar of the Crow God Reborn and the newly crowned Carrion King, rules Tova. But his enemies gather both on distant shores and within his own city as the matrons of the clans scheme to destroy him. And deep in the alleys of the Maw, a new prophecy is whispered, this one from the Coyote God. It promises Serapio certain doom if its terrible dictates are not fulfilled. Meanwhile, Xiala is thrust back amongst her people as war comes first to the island of Teek. With their way of life and their magic under threat, she is their last best hope. But the sea won&’t talk to her the way it used to, and doubts riddle her mind. She will have to sacrifice the things that matter most to unleash her powers and become the queen they were promised. And in the far northern wastelands, Naranpa, avatar of the Sun God, seeks a way to save Tova from the visions of fire that engulf her dreams. But another presence has begun stalking her nightmares, and the Jaquar God is on the hunt. Nominated for the Nebula, Lambda, Locus, and Hugo Awards, winner of the Alex Award from the American Library Association and the Ignyte Award from Fiyah magazine, the Between the Earth and Sky trilogy is amongst our most lauded modern fantasy series from The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and USA TODAY bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse.
Honey from the Rock: Daily Devotions from Young Kuyper
by Abraham KuyperCommunion with the Lord is sweeter than honey. In his meditations, Abraham Kuyper reveals a side of himself unseen in his well--known theological writings. First published in 1880 and 1883 and never before translated in English, the devotions in Honey from the Rock were written for the nourishment and health of his soul. Rather than the public figure and theologian, we see a man thirsting and hungering for God's presence. Modern readers entering this sacred space will be spiritually renewed, restored, and replenished by the light of God's Word, before returning to our daily callings. James De Jong introduces these powerful devotions from Kuyper.
The Interpreter as Maternal Container: (with specific reference to three Reagan-Gorbachev summits of the 1980s from the standpoint of the Soviet interpreters)
by Anna BlundyAnna Blundy is the winner of the 2021 Gavin MacFadyen Prize. Her fascinating essay reviews Bion's theory of container-contained with an unusual application to the role of interpreters and their relation to the maternal container. She touches upon the potentially catastrophic (if often humorous) results of poor interpretation and considers the similarities to the results of poor containment in the mother-infant dyad. She looks in detail at the Reagan-Gorbachev summits in the 1980s, in Reykjavik, Washington, and Moscow. In particular, how the Soviet container-interpreters helped the US and Soviet leaders manage their way towards knowledge and, eventually, towards the end of the Cold War. She brings in Bion's 'K' and shows how ideas from Bion and other key psychoanalysts, including Winnicott and Klein, shed light on the complex task of the simultaneous interpreter. The hypothesis is that the 'good enough' interpreter provides a reverie for the principal and thereby facilitates a positive re-introjection of material into both principal and interlocutor. With this, an ability to tolerate frustration is enabled to assist with the building of realistic relationships and, in ideal circumstances, to ensure relative peace. A most enjoyable and engaging paper with an innovative application of Bion's theories, this is a must-read for all with an interest in psychoanalysis, politics, and the intricacies of translation.
Reformed Dogmatics: Soteriology
by Geerhardus J. Vos"Like books, people can become 'classics.' Great in their day, but richer and more fulfilling with time. Not yet a classic, Vos's never-before-published Reformed Dogmatics is more like a lost Shakespeare play recently discovered." --Michael Horton Until recently, Reformed Dogmatics was only available in its original Dutch. But now you too can access Geerhardus Vos' monumental work of systematic theology. This brand-new English translation was edited by biblical theologian and Vos expert, Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. In Volume Four, Soteriology, Vos discusses: The nature of salvation The evidence of salvation The order of salvation ( ordo salutis) And more
The Significance of the Trinity: A Thomistic Reading
by Albert NolanThe Significance of the Trinity is Albert Nolan's lectorate in theology (STL), which was granted by the Dominican studium generale in Oxford and was awarded to him in 1961. It is a biblically based piece of work, Thomistic, and oriented towards the relevance of the doctrine for our Christian lives. There are three things we can note before reading it. (1) It shows Albert's beginning his own theological enterprise where all theology begins, or began, with the doctrine of the Trinity. (2) His approach at that time, and his training, was in the thought of St Thomas, which continued to ground him even as he moved more and more in the direction of doing theology contextually. (3) As Jesus became more and more the center of his theological thought, he had already begun his reflections on Jesus in his study of the Trinity. Albert became best known as a theologian with the publication in 1976 of his widely distributed and translated Jesus Before Christianity and thirty years later of Jesus Today. Jesus had already been on his mind but the Jesus of the electorate began where the story of Jesus himself begins, within the Trinity. From the Foreword by Donald Goergen OP, Chicago.
Who Is Jesus of Nazareth? (Questions for Restless Minds)
by Craig L. BlombergWhat you can know about Jesus. Jesus is the most influential person in history. But not everyone agrees on who he was. Was he a fraud, a failed savior, or the Messiah? What can you know for sure about him? In Who is Jesus of Nazareth?, Craig L. Blomberg shows what you can know about Jesus and how you can know it. There is a wealth of information about Jesus from ancient sources, whether Christian or non--Christian, oral traditions or written manuscripts. Blomberg guides you through these sources, so you can investigate them for yourself. Explore the evidence about Jesus and why he matters today. The Questions for Restless Minds series applies God's word to today's issues. Each short book faces tough questions honestly and clearly, so you can think wisely, act with conviction, and become more like Christ.
Basics of the Faith: An Evangelical Introduction to Christian Doctrine (Best of Christianity Today)
by Henry, Carl F. H.A systematic theology from the pillars of evangelicalism. Basics of the Faith is an overview of essential Christian doctrines from some of the best minds of mid-twentieth century evangelicalism around the globe. Originally appearing in the pages of Christianity Today during 1961–1962, this collection includes essays from influential theologians and biblical scholars including Philip E. Hughes on inspiration, Anthony A. Hoekema on the divine attributes, John Murray on sanctification, Cornelius Van Til on original sin, F. F. Bruce on the person of Christ, G. E. Ladd on the saving acts of God, Leon Morris on the atonement, and J. I. Packer on the nature of the church. This edition includes an introduction by Kevin J. Vanhoozer that lays out their original context and evaluates their ongoing significance. Approachable yet scholarly, Basics of the Faith is both a relevant systematic theology and a celebration of evangelical heritage.
Restoring the Right Relationship: The Bible on Divine Righteousness
by Mark A. O'Brien OPA leading biblical scholar, Hans Heinrich Schmid, believes that righteousness, or the right order of the world, is ‘the fundamental problem of our human existence’. It is a key theme in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament’s theology of creation and salvation, along with associated themes such as justice, steadfast love/loyalty, truth/ fidelity, compassion/mercy, sin and disorder/chaos. A number of studies of righteousness have been undertaken but most have tended to focus on Israel’s call to be righteous, as voiced in particular in the Prophetic Books and the Psalter. In contrast, this book focuses on divine righteousness as the basis for all other notions of righteousness, as this is outlined in the foundational teaching or revelation of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament— namely, the Torah or Pentateuch. It then undertakes a study of how righteousness in the Prophetic Books, the Psalter and the Book of Job relates to this foundational teaching.
L'Araldo del Destino (Time Quest)
by Tina FolsomNel 2085, il genere umano è sull'orlo dell'estinzione. L'unica speranza di sopravvivenza è inviare giovani uomini indietro nel tempo per trovare donne fertili e riportarle nel futuro. Mollato senza troppe cerimonie dalla sua bella ed esigente fidanzata nel 2085, Joshua Fletcher si iscrive al programma di viaggi nel tempo. Spera in una distrazione, pensando che le cose fossero più facili ai bei vecchi tempi. Ma il 2025 non è una passeggiata, almeno non per Amy Brooks. Dopo essere uscita dal sistema di affidamento, si ritrova da sola. Farsi degli amici non è facile. Fa del suo meglio per tenersi a galla lavorando in una caffetteria e frequentando il college statale. Ma segretamente sogna una vita migliore e di trovare l'amore, pur sapendo che riceverà solo compassione. Quando incontra Joshua, che la difende in una situazione precaria, non sa se fidarsi di lui. È troppo bello per essere vero. Time Quest Ribaltare il Destino (#1) L'Araldo del Destino (#2) Nome in Codice Stargate Ace in Fuga (#1) Fox allo Scoperto (#2) Yankee al Vento (#3) Tiger in Agguato (#4) Hawk a Caccia (#5) Vampiri Scanguards Desiderio Mortale (#½) La Graziosa Mortale di Samson (#1) L'Indomita di Amaury (#2) L'Anima Gemella di Gabriel (#3) Il Rifugio di Yvette (#4) La Salvezza di Zane (#5) L'Amore Infinito di Quinn (#6) La Fame di Oliver (#7) La Scelta di Thomas (#8) Morso Silenzioso (#8 ½) L'Identità di Cain (#9) Il Ritorno di Luther (#10) La Missione di Blake (#11) Riunione Fatidica (#11 ½) Il Desiderio di John (#12) La Tempesta di Ryder (#13) La Conquista di Damian (#14) La Sfida di Grayson (#15) L'Amore Proibito di Isabelle (#16) La Passione di Cooper (#17) Il Coraggio di Vanessa (#18) Guardiani Furtivi Amante Smascherato (#1) Maestro Liberato (#2) Guerriero Svelato (#3) Guardiano Ribelle (#4) Immortale Disfatto (#5) Protettore Ineguagliato (#6) Demone Scatenato (#7) Vampiri di Venezia Amante Indiscreto (#1) Tresca Finale (#2) Tesoro Peccaminoso (#3) Pericolo Sensuale (#4) Fuori dall'Olimpo Un Tocco Greco (#1) Un Profumo Greco (#2) Un Sapore Greco (#3) Un Silenzio Greco (#4) Il Club di Scapoli L'Escort Legittima (#1) L'Amante Legittima (#2) La Moglie Legittima (#3) Una Notte di Follia (#4) Un Lungo Abbraccio (#5) Un Tocco Ardente (#6) Testimone Oculare
Psychoanalysis Globally Networked: The Origins of the International Federation of Psychoanalytic Societies (International Federation of Psychoanalytic Societies Series)
by Andrea HuppkeThis enlightening volume examines the origins and development of the International Federation of Psychoanalytic Societies (IFPS). It investigates how its structure and concept differed from other societies, and how the autonomy of IFPS members has remained fundamental from its inception up to the present day.
Besides Family: Extending the Orbit of Psychic Development
by Salman Akhtar, April Fallon, and Rama Rao GogineniCollectively authored by psychoanalytic colleagues of multiple nationalities, ages, genders, religious origins, and meta-theoretical persuasions, Besides Family goes far beyond the usual orbit of parents and siblings. Casting a wide net, the contributors look at a number of key figures who may affect an individual's psychic development and functioning. Each character receives a full chapter which highlights both the beneficial and adverse possibilities within these relationships. The book opens with a chapter on nannies, tracing the centuries-old history in the West and focusing on four renowned psychoanalysts: Sigmund Freud, Sandor Ferenczi, John Bowlby, and Wilfred Bion. Next comes a discussion of neighbours, using material from religious texts, fiction, and poetry. This is followed by a chapter on childhood playmates and friends, which examines the nature of friendship and how it develops across the lifespan. School teachers come next, using literature on teacher-student relationships synthesised with psychoanalytic developmental theory. Clergy is the next subject of discussion, blending Judeo-Christian religious customs with psychoanalytic developmental theory. The developmental significance of adolescent peers is examined next using a blend of neurophysiology, endocrine studies, behavioral observations, social-cultural vectors, and psychoanalytic insights. A discussion of lovers and the myriad ways in which romantic relationships mirror early development is the penultimate chapter. The book ends on the role of mentors and the evolution of the mentor-mentee relationship, taking into account the impact of age, race, and gender. The authors integrate material from history, anthropology, sociology, religion, literature, and film studies alongside vignettes from clinical practice and day-to-day life to bring theory to life. This fascinating exploration is essential reading for practising clinicians and trainees to broaden their understanding of the impact of the wide network that surrounds us all.
Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf Region: Fifty Years of Transformation
by Frauke Heard-BeyThe unexpected decision of the British Government in January 1968 to withdraw its military and diplomatic protection from the Gulf catapulted the region into the limelight. For the following five decades the historian Dr. Frauke Heard-Bey was best placed to observe subsequent developments in the Gulf, having joined her husband David, a petroleum engineer, in Abu Dhabi in 1967. Through her role over decades in the Centre for Documentation and Research (now the UAEs National Archive), Frauke Heard-Bey made use of its archives about the Gulf, while taking every opportunity to travel in the area and immerse herself in the local environment. The work covers a broad spectrum, including the formation of the UAE in 1971, the subsequent development of this federation, the first oil crisis and geopolitical repercussions, urbanisation, labour migration, electoral systems, trade, the changing way of life and its implications for traditional loyalties in the Gulf states and Oman. The results of much of this work (which rely little on secondary sources) are collected in this volume, parts of which have been printed in hard-to access journals, while others are published here for the first time.
All Thy Lights Combine: Figural Reading in the Anglican Tradition
by Ephraim Radner David NeyWe do not simply interpret God's word. His word interprets us. Figural interpretation has been a trademark of Anglican devotions from the beginning. Anglican readers—including Tyndale, Cranmer, Hooker, and Lewis—have been figural readers of the Bible. By paying attention to how words, images, and narratives become figures of others in Scripture, these readers sought to uncover how God's word interprets all of reality. Every verse shines the constellation of God's story. Edited by David Ney and Ephraim Radner, the essays in All Thy Lights Combine explore how the Anglican tradition has employed figural interpretation to theological, Christological, and pastoral ends. The prayer book is central; it immerses Christians in the words of Scripture and orders them by the word. With guided prayers for morning and evening, this book invites readers to be re--formed by God's word. Become immersed in the riches of the Anglican interpretive tradition.
What Is Islam? (Questions for Restless Minds)
by Chawkat MoucarryHow to love your Muslim neighbor. Islam is the second--most popular and fastest--growing religion in the world. Islam and Christianity share some common commitments, but there are crucial differences. However, the greatest barrier to dialogue is that Christians and Muslims often misunderstand each other. Do you understand Islam? In What Is Islam?, Chawkat Moucarry compares the teachings of Islam and Christianity on the most essential issues, such as the Bible, God, Jesus, sin and forgiveness, Muhammad, and God's kingdom. Moreover, Moucarry dispels the many myths and misconceptions that both religions hold about the other, paving the way for charitable discussion. Understand how the gospel is good news for everyone. The Questions for Restless Minds series applies God's word to today's issues. Each short book faces tough questions honestly and clearly, so you can think wisely, act with conviction, and become more like Christ.