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LOVE AND MAYHEM
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickThe great hall in Fleet Tower is quite the lively place. The McCalls are preparing for a wedding, and if that means unexpected arrivals, murder, mayhem, and chaos, all the better in this "laugh-out-loud comedy." Try getting married when your betrothed can wield an iron pot with deadly accuracy, her mad uncle thinks he's William Wallace, and her two maiden aunts can't finish a sentence—or a thought—on their own… Such are Sir Iain Armstrong's troubles when he sets out to wed Lady Marion, a convent-raised spitfire. All Iain wants to do is fulfill their fathers' wishes, appease two royal courts, and do what is best for the future of Scotland by putting an end to all the troubles in his part of the Borders. All she has to do is agree to marry him, which is the last thing on her mind when Iain arrives at the convent. She won't be taken without a fight. And even when Lady Marion realizes that Iain is a man of courage, intelligence, and seductively powerful shoulders, will her eccentric family do what her temper tantrums, willful ways, and pride have so far failed to do—and drive him away forever?
Vision Changing Charity: RNIB in Socio-Political Context 1970-2010
by Ian BruceAccessible versions of Vision Changing Charity: RNIB in Socio-Political Context 1970-2010 by Ian Bruce are available on request from RNIB. Please contact us through our Helpline: Call 0303 123 9999, email helpline@rnib.org.uk or say: "Alexa, call RNIB Helpline" to an Alexa-enabled device. The late twentieth century saw charities grow from timid service deliverers into major providers with campaigning teeth. What caused this? How did they gain confidence and strength? In this fascinating history, examined through the eyes of RNIB from 1970 to 2010, Ian Bruce examines the internal drivers and the external socio-political environment that allowed and encouraged this explosion. Bruce's experience of leading a charity at the forefront of this change, and his participation in the wider charity sector for fifty years as both activist and academic, gives him an unsurpassed understanding of what happened and why. His first-hand knowledge will speak to charity workers as well as academics, covering themes such as the rise of beneficiary power against patronising providers; the change from welfare to rights; the shift from the medical to the social model of disability; and the adoption of social welfare and business professionalisms such as Strategic Planning and Charity Marketing. Today's charities have much to learn from the successes and mistakes of this dynamic period.
Eastern Turkey: An Architectural and Archaeological Survey, Volume II
by T A SinclairThis second volume continues with a description of the fine Georgian monuments of the Tao region, including Ihan, Ok Vank, and Haho. The Pontus region comes next, the centre of the medieval Greek empire of Trebizond. The many Byzantine churches of Trabzon itself are covered, including Aya Sofya and the nearby monasteries of Sumela and Vazelon. The many surviving churches and castles of this period and later in the Pontus are also dealt with. There follows a survey of the early Turkish architecture of Erzurum and the surrounding district. The subsequent section, on Sivas and Tokat, deals with a rich selection of Seljuk monuments; the site of ancient Comana is also covered. The region of the Anti-Taurus contains interesting Byzantine castles. There are also Early Christian remains and medieval castles. The volume concludes with a study of the early Turkish monuments of the Upper Euphrates, in Divrigi and Erzincan, and the border castles of the 9th and 10th centuries.
Of Seas and Ships and Scientists: The Remarkable History of the UK's National Institute of Oceanography, 1949-1973
by Anthony Laughton, W. John Gould, M.J. Tucker H.S.J. RoeThis book captures the excitement of a formative phase of UK science during and immediately following WWII. It links back to scientists working at Antarctic whaling stations and the complimentary voyages of Captain Scott's Discovery that explored the vast icy Southern Ocean, funded by a tax on whale oil. In the depths of WWII a small group of young scientists were brought together under the inspirational leadership of Dr (later Sir) George Deacon, and shortly after the end of the war, the UKis first National Institute of Oceanography was formed. The discoveries from 50 years ago underpin our modern-day science. The bookis chapters are all written and edited by NIO scientists and convey the atmosphere of work at sea in a bygone age before small computers,satellite navigation and easy communication. The book is A useful introduction for students of marine and/or environmental science. It will appeal to many scientists and the general public , to those interested in science and innovation during and after WWII and of course to many living in the Surrey who always wondered what went on in the leafy lanes that were home to NIO and its successors for almost 50 years.
The Hardest Passage: A Psychoanalyst Accompanies Her Patient's Journey into Dementia
by Maxine AndersonWhen I can remain truly present with my dementing patient, even facing the hard truths about her decline, she feels more deeply accompanied and thus more available to experience the realities and possibilities available at this time of her life. Maxine Anderson presents her account of three and a half years accompanying her patient's journey into dementia. Sally, a psychoanalytic patient from several decades ago, returns to therapy as she begins to experience the early signs of Alzheimer's, a disease she watched her mother descend into. Sessions start with Sally alone but soon involve Sally's husband David and, later, her carer Connie. Psychoanalyst, patient, husband, and carer all learn together as they navigate the turbulent emotional waters caused by Sally's condition. The sessions brought out much to experience and to learn: about loss and the need to mourn, but also about the impulse to turn away out of fear and helplessness. The deepest lessons had to do with the value of patience and attentiveness in the face of fear and confusion. It is difficult to face the recession of capacities in our loved ones and our own helplessness. Yet, turning away to avoid the pain of loss may make the aging individual also turn away from facing the situation, enhancing the isolation and loneliness triggered by their waning capacities. In navigating this hardest passage, Maxine came to realize that by remaining truly attentive to Sally's experience, in the midst of loss and frustration, she could reach past the confusion and fear to help Sally feel emotionally accompanied, and thus more available to her own experience and realities. Surprisingly, when Sally felt accompanied, she could better face the hard truths about her decline. In addition, she and David were able to genuinely welcome change, amidst the necessary mourning, and managed to discover a new continent of experience and relationships. The encounter changed the lives of all involved and opened them up to new aspects of their own humanity. This moving tale presents a unique perspective on living with dementia and is of interest not only to all professionals working with dementia, but also to those accompanying their loved ones on their own hardest passage.
New Visions of Priesting
by Bob WilkinsonIn a series of interviews, Bob Wilkinson looks at the different ministries he has had in his almost seventy years of being a Catholic priest in Australia. The common element has been working with lay people discovering their mission in the world. He sees the church as a partner in the world, and the need to locate the Christian mission of baptism within the human mission. The human vocation is to save the planet and the vocation of Christians, and the vocation of the church, is to humanise humanity in this process. Can 'Mother' and 'Master' become 'Partner'? New Visions of Priesting, as outlined in this series of interviews, is one where the priest can imagine new styles of action: accompanying lay people to discover that mission in their daily lives.
Leading with Depth: The Impact of Emotions and Relationships on Leadership
by Claudia NagelLeadership goes well beyond efficient management, and the significance of emotions on the success of organisations is often underestimated. In Leading With Depth: The Impact of Emotions and Relationships, Claudia Nagel guides us through the emotional and relational fallacies of organisational leadership from both the personal and the systemic perspective. Nagel expertly weaves theory, including attachment, neuroscientific, psychodynamic, psychosocial, and psychoanalytic, with practical advice. She looks at the leader as an individual and leadership as a context within systems such as groups, organisations, and societies. The book is divided into two parts and contains thirty-eight figures to illustrate important aspects of leadership. The first chapter in each part is purely theoretical followed by more method-oriented and practical chapters, which are complemented by pertinent case studies from well-known experts in the field (coaches, consultants, or academics). Contributors include Gilles Amado, Birgitte Bonnerup, Phil Boxterk, Halina Brunning, Annemette Hasselager, Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries, Olya Khaleelee, Fiona Martin, Ajit Menon, Rose Mersky, Mal O'Connor, Larissa Philatova, Martin Ringer, Rob Ryan, and Kalina Stamenova. Each chapter concludes with a brief overview of the key learnings for the reader to take away. In this way, Nagel encourages practical learning and application and engagement with the text. Nagel's clear language spares the reader of academic jargon and is highly readable. The book successfully bridges the gap from theoretical concepts to real-life application and will be of value to incoming and experienced leaders alike, as well as organisational consultants and executive coaches looking to inform their practice.
The Tavistock Model: Collected Papers of Martha Harris and Esther Bick
by Martha Harris Esther BickThis is one of a new two volume edition of Collected Papers of Martha Harris and Esther Bick, which includes some papers not published in the first edition. The companion volume, Adolescence, by Martha Harris and Donald Meltzer, contains those papers by Martha Harris specifically related to adolescence.
Vertrauen Sie Mir Einmal
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickEin tödliches Verwechslungsspiel – und die einzige Person, der sie vertrauen kann, ist ein Fremder mit eigenen Geheimnissen. Eine Frau rennt durch die glitzernden Straßen von Newport, während Killer sie verfolgen. Sie braucht Hilfe. Sie braucht jemanden, dem sie vertrauen kann... Die Anwältin Sarah Rand kehrt aus dem Ausland nach Hause zurück und stellt fest, dass sie eine tote Frau ist. Schockiert stellt sie fest, dass das Mordopfer, das fälschlicherweise für sie gehalten wurde, in Wirklichkeit ihre beste Freundin war. Niemand weiß, dass Sarah noch am Leben ist - außer den Mördern, die immer noch Jagd auf sie machen. Allein und auf der Flucht, sucht Sarah verzweifelt nach Antworten. Warum wurde ihr Chef und Mentor, ein prominenter lokaler Richter, wegen des Verbrechens verhaftet? Was hat oder weiß sie, wofür es sich zu töten lohnt? Und was wollen die mächtigsten Leute im exklusiven Newport - ein Senator, ein sterbender Professor und seine verbitterte Frau, ein hochkarätiger Sicherheitsexperte und ein Kader von Kriminellen - verbergen? Als die Gefahr immer näher rückt, muss sich Sarah an einen Mann wenden, den sie kaum kennt - Owen Dean, eine Hollywood-Berühmtheit mit eigenen dunklen Geheimnissen...
Veronica Brady: A Living Legacy
by UnknownVeronica Brady (1929-2015) was a nun, academic and activist. Her intellectual life, firmly rooted in Australian culture, was focussed on stripping the thin veneer of our dominant materialistic culture to forge a greater understanding of our place in a more just world. One-time member of the ABC Board, Brady was a wine-loving, bike-riding, diminutive figure with a fierce reputation for plain speaking. An expert on Australian literature, and living life as a "communist" in a community of Loreto nuns, teaching, she cut a non-conformist figure in an age when the humanist values she upheld seemed increasingly under threat. She strove to defend them with a sharp mind, a contemporary Christian theology, and a willingness to put her boots on the ground in street protests. The essays gathered here by colleagues, students, friends and family bring her compassion, interests and concerns to life with an immediacy, fondness and respect. She inspired others, through her writings, actions and teaching, and the essays reveal her larger-than-life character, her passion for teaching, her concerns for justice for Indigenous Australians, and the intellectual and spiritual legacy she bequeathed to us all.
El Problema de los Highlanders: La Trilogía de la Reliquia Escocesa (La Trilogía de la Reliquia Escocesa)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickEn el corazón de Escocia, un guerrero de las Highlands está a punto de encontrar a su pareja... En una tierra donde la magia se entreteje entre antiguas piedras y los susurros de criaturas legendarias resuenan en las brumosas cañadas, Alexander Macpherson, un formidable guerrero de las Highlands, se enfrenta a su mayor desafío hasta la fecha: ha perdido el rastro de su encantadora esposa. Cuando aceptó tomar por esposa a la indomable Kenna MacKay para fortalecer el dominio de su clan en el norte, esperaba un período de adaptación. Lo que no esperaba era que la fogosa joven huyera en plena noche de bodas, dejando tras de sí un rastro de misterio y nostalgia. Kenna MacKay creía haber hallado refugio entre los sagrados muros de un priorato, perfeccionando sus habilidades en las místicas artes de la curación. Pero el destino tiene otros planes. Secuestrada por su propio marido, es empujada de nuevo a un mundo donde las chispas vuelan y los temperamentos chocan. A medida que la apasionada batalla de voluntades se reaviva, también lo hace un amor tan profundo y salvaje como los lagos de las Highlands. Pero las sombras del pasado de Kenna resurgen, cargadas de un secreto mortal que amenaza con destruir su floreciente romance. Con un villano despiadado cada vez más cerca, Alexander y Kenna deberán encontrar el coraje para enfrentar sus miedos más oscuros. Solo juntos, ejerciendo el poder de un amor eterno, podrán resistir las fuerzas que intentan separarlos. Esta vez, Alexander está decidido: no volverá a perder a su novia mágica.
Some Things Considered: A Selection of Essays of Biblical and Historical Significance
by Bryan W BallIn Some Things Considered, Bryan Ball offers his readers a unique selection of distinctive essays on topics of theological and historical significance. Designed as stand-alone essays, across the volume Ball nevertheless explores the core beliefs fundamental to Christianity and key principles of biblical interpretation, allowing readers to come to his later chapters with a thorough grounding in biblical theology and interpretation. Ball then explores a variety of topics, from the geological and geophysical evidence of the Genesis Flood to the seventeenth century controversy about the Sabbath day. Honing in on oft-misunderstood verses such as Daniel 8:14 and Genesis 1:16, he offers nuanced interpretations. He culminates the collection with a discussion of the biblical context surrounding the 'The Decline of the West'.
Life and Hope Out of Darkness: Creative Interventions for Helping People in Violent Communities
by Sarah ColemanCan a young British woman from across the seas impact a group of African women living in a poverty-stricken community likened to a war zone? How can she help them deal with trauma when they constantly live in trauma? Life And Hope Out Of Darkness: Creative Interventions for Helping People in Violent Communities reveals the story of Sarah Coleman and the women she worked with, using art, drama, puppetry, dance, mindfulness, and breathwork to shine a ray of light and hope into the lives of women stuck in a whirlwind of violence and poverty. Sarah takes the reader on a journey using the voices and stories of three women (each created from an amalgamation of people she worked with) to depict what life is like living in such difficult circumstances. She emphasises the importance of creating a safe space for effective therapeutic work to happen and how to achieve this in a violent community. Sarah also explores how to navigate differences, including the necessity of acknowledging white power and privilege. She describes how to help people create good support structures in their lives and how to seek support from each other. In a community where isolation is a means of survival, her book opens up the possibility to connect: to play with each other, to reach into each other's lives and build a way of creating a healthy community, to learn to forgive past hurts and to receive forgiveness, to embrace new potential, and to reach out and search for role models for guidance. It also delves into the importance of psychoeducation to raise awareness of what is happening in the body, with exercises in breathing, dancing and movement. Sarah highlights the importance of shaking out the body to dispel trapped trauma and calm the nervous system down. Working in violent communities takes its toll. Sarah gives testimony of the impact on her life and the importance of self-care. The book ends by affirming it is possible to live with hope despite difficult circumstances. Each chapter ends with thoughts for reflection that benefit us all, making us look at the ways in which we live and how we can all work to make things better. This uplifting book is recommended reading for all therapists and trainees involved in working with groups or the repercussions of trauma, and for individuals looking to bring hope and inspiration into their lives.
Identity Politics: Where Did It All Go Wrong?
by David PilgrimIdentity politics have taken a strong hold on modern society, in particular online on social media platforms. But to what extent have they contributed to human flourishing? Have they changed the world for the better, and to what extent? David Pilgrim explores identity politics as a 'curate's egg': good and bad in parts. The good, that they shine light on topics that may previously have been neglected. The bad, their tendency towards absolutism and premature certainties. The world is nuanced and contradictory, and our awareness of it is highly partial. Identity politics are an inadequate response to that complexity and mystery of life. They take away the need to give free expression to all views, including those we may not only disagree with but might also find offensive. Pilgrim re-establishes a realist objection to strong social constructivist arguments within social science about gender, sexualities, and putative moral panics. This accessible book is a must-read for anyone with an interest in contemporary policy formation or reform. It will appeal to students and professionals from the fields of sociology, politics, social policy, social work, philosophy, mental health, and public health could use this book.
Sogni Presi in Prestito (Trilogia del Sogno Scozzese)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickVincitore della medaglia Holt per il miglior romanzo storico Vincitore del premio Romantic Times come miglior romanzo storico di ambientazione britannica TRILOGIA DEI SOGNI SCOTTISCHI: Libro 1 SERIE DELLA FAMIGLIA PENNINGTON LA PROPOSTA Spinta a cancellare il male causato dal suo defunto marito, Millicent Wentworth deve trovare un modo per salvare la sua proprietà e liberare gli innocenti che lui rende schiavi. La sua unica speranza è un matrimonio - solo di nome - con il famigerato vedovo, il Conte di Aytoun. LO SPOSO Devastato dal tragico incidente che ha ucciso la moglie e lo ha lasciato gravemente ferito, Lyon Pennington, quarto conte di Aytoun, è tormentato dalle accuse che lo incolpano della catastrofe. Pieno di disperazione, lascia che la madre lo attiri in un matrimonio di convenienza, per amore di una donna di buon cuore sull'orlo della rovina finanziaria. IL DESIDERIO Sotto lo sguardo gentile di Millicent, Lyon comincia a recuperare le forze e il suo cuore ferito comincia a guarire. E ben presto Millicent scopre che, sotto la barba incolta e l'atteggiamento cupo, Lyon potrebbe essere l'uomo più bello e premuroso che abbia mai incontrato. Per la prima volta nella sua vita, si rende conto di essere viva, con un desiderio ardente per l'unico uomo che amerà per sempre...
Eine Mittsommerhochzeit (MacPherson Series)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickSIE SIND HERZLICH EINGELADEN ZUM HIGHLAND WEDDING EVENT DES JAHRES! Ihre Ehe wurde zwei Jahrzehnte lang vorbereitet. Elizabeth Hay ist jung, gebildet und hat ihre eigenen Vorstellungen von ihrem Leben. Alexander Macpherson ist ein Highlander und ein Pirat und nicht bereit, sich an eine zarte Hofblume zu binden. Aber die Ehre gebietet es ihnen, die Verlobung einzugehen, die sie schon als Kinder eingegangen sind. Jetzt ist die Hochzeitszeremonie nur noch eine Woche entfernt. Beide wollen die Hochzeit verhindern, aber das Schicksal hat die Angewohnheit, die besten Pläne zu durchkreuzen. Als der größte Sturm seit Menschengedenken über Schottland hinwegfegt und die Fluten sie um ihr Leben rennen lassen, müssen sich Elizabeth und Alexander der einen Sache stellen, mit der sie nie gerechnet haben...
Grace from Heaven: Prayers of the Reformation (Prayers of the Church)
by Robert Elmer"Raise our minds heavenward and upward to think on your true glory." "Grace from Heaven now has a home next to my Bible, and I trust it'll find a home in your heart, too." ―Joni Eareckson Tada Pray with the Protestant Reformers Find prayers for your need and season Gain inspiration from great Christians of the past Includes prayers by: Marguerite de Navarre John Wycliffe William Tyndale John Knox Martin Luther John Calvin Heinrich Bullinger Huldrych Zwingli The Reformation was an extraordinary time of profound spiritual fervor. Grace from Heaven collects prayers from influential Protestant voices of the Reformation that express deep longings, theological richness, and a burning desire for God's grace. The prayers are arranged by topic and time―from praise to petition, morning to evening―so that your prayer life can be interwoven with the rich tapestry of prayers of faithful Christians from the past. By praying along with Martin Luther, John Calvin, Marguerite de Navarre, William Tyndale, and many others, we join the chorus of Reformation believers in prayer and contemplation.
Masters of their Craft: The Art, Architecture and Garden Design of the Nesfields
by Shirley Rose EvansIn this informative volume, Dr Shirley Rose Evans explores the lives of two of the most prominent designers of the nineteenth century, designers who have left their distinctive mark on buildings and gardens throughout the British Isles. William Andrews Nesfield and William Eden Nesfield, father and son, were inspired by the beauty and romance of the past, and both played important roles in the nineteeth-century revivals of the Jacobean, Renaissance and Gothic styles. The Nesfields produced horticultural and architectural designs for wealthy and influential landowners, winning important public commissions at Kew Gardens and the Prince Consort's Kensington museum complex. Shirley Rose Evans covers the education of both men and the evolution of their aesthetic sensibilities in detail. William Andrews Nesfield's early life in Durham, his military training and his travels in Canada and Europe fed his fascination with Renaissance proportion and the pre-Revolutionary French parterre-de-broderie, a design of intricate and highly artificial bedding that was to become his signature. His son flourished in the artistic milieu in which he was raised, but his main passion was for Gothic detailing. Both were highly accomplished painters, and Nesfield Senior's watercolours were lauded by John Ruskin. This illustrated volume will be of great interest to enthusiasts of the remarkable work of the Nesfields in particular, or of Victorian design in general.
We Don't Speak of Fear: Large-Group Identity, Societal Conflict and Collective Trauma
by Vamık D. Volkan, Regine Scholz, and M. Gerard FrommWith contributions from Lord John Alderdice, Deniz Aribog?an, Abdulkadir Cevik, Senem B. Cevik, Coline Covington, Robi Friedman, David Fromm, M. Gerard Fromm, Hiba Husseini, Aleksandr V. Obolonski, Ford Rowan, Regine Scholz, Edward R. Shapiro, Vamik D. Volkan The International Dialogue Initiative (IDI) is a private, international, multidisciplinary group comprised of psychoanalysts, academics, diplomats, and other professionals who bring a psychologically informed perspective to the study and amelioration of societal conflict. It aims to provide a reflective space to enable an understanding of how the emotional and historical background of hostile relations - often related to trauma - is being experienced in the present. By doing so, antagonists can overcome resistances to dialogue and facilitate the discovery of peaceful solutions to intergroup problems. This book brings together key members of the IDI to present the theory and practice of the important work they do. At its heart, the book holds the idea that, while traumatic experiences may happen to an individual or a family, they also affect society and large-group identity over long periods of time. In that way, trauma plays out between generations and between countries. The book is divided into three parts: theory, application, and methodology. Trauma is the key thread running throughout and the distinguished contributors investigate healing, dehumanisation, memory, the pandemic, war, terrorism, identity, culture, the law, justice, and religion, among many other fascinating topics. The authors bring in case studies from all over the world, including the United States, Northern Ireland, Russia, Israel, Turkey, Germany, Egypt, and Palestine. To make sense of these, they draw on a wide range of approaches: group relations theory, group analytic theory, psychoanalysis, large-group psychology, psychodynamic theory, psychology, economics, sociology, political science, history, journalism, and the law, to name but a few. This must-read book brings theory to vivid life and brings hope that our fractured world can learn to heal.
Baptism: A Guide to Life from Death (Christian Essentials)
by Peter J. LeithartYou've been baptized. But do you understand what it means? Baptism is the doorway into membership in the church. It's a public declaration of the washing away of our sin and the beginning of our new life in Christ. But the sacrament that is meant to unite us is often a spring of division instead. All Christians use water to baptize. All invoke the triune name. Beyond that, there's little consensus. Talk about baptism and you're immediately plunged into arguments. Whom should we baptize? What does baptism do? Why even do it at all? Peter Leithart reunifies a church divided by baptism. He recovers the baptismal imagination of the Bible, explaining how baptism works according to Scripture. Then, in conversation with Christian tradition, he shows why baptism is something worth recovering and worth agreeing on.
The Voluble Soul: Thomas Traherne's Poetic Style and Thought
by Richard Willmott"The world's fair beauty set my soul on fire." In this first study of the full range of Traherne's poetry Richard Willmott explains his 'metaphysical' poetry to all who are attracted by the beauty of his language, but puzzled by his meaning. He offers guidance both for the student of English, uncertain about Traherne's theological ideas, and the student of theology, put off by seventeenth-century poetic conventions and diction. Using a wealth of quotation, he examines Traherne's verse alongside that of a variety of his contemporaries, including Andrew Marvell, Lucy Hutchinson, Anne Bradstreet and Edward Taylor. Central to Traherne's poetry and generous theology is his delight in the capacity of his soul to approach God through an appreciation of His infinite creation. This soul is 'voluble', not only because it can express its thoughts with fluency, but also because it can enfold within itself the infinity of God's creation, taking in everything that it perceives, considering the latest scientific speculations about the atom and astronomy, but also looking clear-sightedly at Restoration society's materialism and - in one startlingly savage satire - the corruption of the royal court.
May McGoldrick Colección Regency Novella: May McGoldrick Collezione di romanzi Regency
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickDall'autrice May McGoldrick, bestseller di USA Today... Tre storie struggenti di emozioni, speranza e amore eterno: un duca e un'ereditiera delle Highlands, un principe e un povero, e una donna coraggiosa che lotta contro gli scherzi del destino. L'amore e le risate abbondano in questa raccolta di storie Regency che scaldano il cuore, scritta da un'amata autrice di romanzi storici. Carissima Millie Il futuro di Lady Millie sembra luminoso finché il destino non le riserva una tragica mano sotto forma di cancro. Dermot McKendry è un ex chirurgo della Royal Navy che è tornato per aprire un ospedale nelle Highlands. La Provvidenza li fa incontrare, ma le calamità della vita metteranno a dura prova il potere di guarigione del cuore umano. Come Scaricare un Duca Lady Taylor Fleming è un'ereditiera con un pretendente alle calcagna. Il suo piano per scaricarlo è semplice. Ma Franz Aurech, duca di Bamberg, non è affatto semplice. Taylor cerca di fuggire per rifugiarsi nelle Highlands, ma i suoi piani si complicano quando il duca arriva alla sua porta e i suoi fedeli alleati la abbandonano. E anche con i piani migliori, le cose possono andare storte... Un Principe Nella Dispensa Un rovescio della fortuna della sua famiglia ha lasciato Pearl Smith senza un soldo e a lavorare come sarta per un ex amico. Il principe Timour Mirza è in Inghilterra in missione diplomatica per scegliere una moglie, ma desidera una notte di libertà. Scambiando i suoi vestiti e la sua posizione con una compagna, fugge dal ballo in maschera. Quando anche Pearl fugge dalla villa del West End, le loro strade si incrociano. Un futuro insieme è impossibile, ma sotto la luna piena scoprono che l'amore può arrivare quando meno ce lo si aspetta.
The Art and Science of Relationship: The Practice of Integrative Psychotherapy
by Janet Moursund Richard G ErskineThis is an easy-to-read explication of relationally focused integrative psychotherapy/counselling that will be enjoyed by novice and experienced mental health professionals worldwide. Richard Erskine and Janet Moursund illuminate the central role of the therapeutic relationship, and of relationships in general, both in the healing process and in maintaining a psychologically healthy life. They posit that the therapeutic relationship is key to helping clients become integrated or whole, and present both theory and practice to demonstrate this view. The book is divided into three parts: Theoretical Foundations, Therapeutic Practice, and a full verbatim transcript of a therapy session. The book's unique feature is the linkage of the transcript section with the earlier, theoretical and practice-oriented sections to clearly show how theory can be applied in the consulting room. For virtually every exchange between therapist and patient, the reader is directed back to a discussion of the specific aspect of theory and method that underly the actual words being spoken. The result is theory brought to life, theory brought out of the classroom or the professional workshop and into the real world of ongoing psychotherapy. This book is highly recommended for students and practitioners of psychotherapy, counselling, and clinical psychology, and will be of interest to all those who work in a mental health setting.
Engaging the World with Abraham Kuyper (Lived Theology)
by Michael R. WagenmanChrist declares "Mine!" over every square inch of creation. In his well--known quote, Abraham Kuyper expressed the defining characteristic of his public theology: Jesus' sovereignty extends over all things. He believed Christians should engage the whole world in all of its various spheres. But what does that comprehensive calling practically look like for us today? In Engaging the World with Abraham Kuyper, Michael Wagenman explores the practical application of Kuyper's public theology. Using Kuyper's own life as an example, he shows us how the gospel can permeate all aspects of society: our identity, public discourse, education, the church, politics. Ultimately, this means engaging the world with perceptive truth that's mindful of the dynamics at work in our time and place.
Perceptions and Possibilities: Strategic and Solution-Oriented Approaches to Working with Depression
by Paul J LeslieThis book will assist therapists in easily implementing the concepts of strategic and solution-oriented applications into one's therapeutic work with depressed clients. The focus of these brief therapy approaches is on the clients' resources and potential rather than on their deficits and pathology. These ideas have their roots in the work of Milton H. Erickson, the Mental Research Institute in Palo Alto, California, and Bill O'Hanlon's Solution Oriented Therapy. The methods and applications recognise the significance of how clients perceive their problems, the importance on assisting clients to be validated and understood in the realm of their experiences, and the creation of change in their views and actions concerning their individual situations. Perceptions and Possibilities is designed to assist therapists in finding new ways of moving their therapy sessions away from an entrenched focus on client pathology. Instead, therapists are encouraged towards brief and effective interactions with a focus on future-oriented possibilities. Paul Leslie presents established and cutting-edge research, colourful case studies, and stories told in everyday language to engage, educate, and aid mental health professionals. The aim is to enable them to understand how to easily adapt and apply creative and resourceful therapy interventions to help clients who are suffering from depression. This book is highly recommended for psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists, particularly those who are interested in exploring brief therapies, postmodern/Ericksonian approaches, and solution-focused, systemic, and strategic therapies.