This author delves into medieval and early modern European history, focusing on Christian spirituality and monasticism in Western Europe during the High Middle Ages. Her work explores how monks and secular clerics shaped the early crusading movement and examines the ritual aspects, including rites of entrance and burial customs, that influenced life within monastic communities. She highlights the unique voice and literary significance of medieval themes, seeking to reveal their impact on the formation of culture.
Measuring research impact and engagement is a much debated topic in the UK and internationally. This book is the first to provide a critical review of the research impact agenda, situating it within international efforts to improve research utilisation.
The Executive's Guide to 21st Century Corporate Citizenship provides a major update on how to `do' corporate citizenship, showing senior managers how they can win the reputation battle and deliver value to society while creating the most successful business possible in today's competitive landscape.
Heal Your Baby's Mind, Body, and Soul With Infant Massage Therapy is a comprehensive guide to the art of baby massage. This book provides parents and caregivers with step-by-step instructions on how to perform gentle and effective massage techniques on their infants. The book explores the many benefits of massage therapy for babies, including improved sleep, reduced colic and gas, and increased bonding between parent and child. The author draws from her own experience as a massage therapist, as well as the latest research in infant development, to provide a practical and easy-to-follow guide for parents. The book also includes helpful tips for creating a calming and nurturing environment for the baby, as well as a guide to selecting the best massage oils and techniques for each stage of the baby's development. Whether you are a first-time parent or an experienced caregiver, Heal Your Baby's Mind, Body, and Soul With Infant Massage Therapy is an essential resource for promoting the health and well-being of your baby.
The monastic life, traditionally considered as an area of withdrawal from the world, is here shown to be shaped by metaphors of war, and to be actively engaged with battle in the world outside.