Jim Burns is dedicated to communicating practical Christian truths to adults and young people. His passion lies in helping them live out their faith through the radio programs he hosts and the extensive resources he authors. Burns explores themes such as sexual purity, healthy sexuality, and building intimate marriages. His work emphasizes practical applications of Christian principles in daily life.
Featuring a collection of reviews from the Northern Review of Books website, this book showcases literary critiques from 2021 and 2022. It also includes articles that were previously published in The Crazy Oik magazine, offering a diverse range of perspectives on literature. The compilation highlights the evolving landscape of book criticism and provides readers with insights into contemporary literary discussions.
Spanning from 1962 to 2007, this collection showcases the evolution of Jim Burns' poetic voice, reflecting his experiences and insights as a poet and critic from the North West. The poems delve into themes of identity, nature, and the human condition, marked by a distinct regional influence. Burns' work captures the essence of his surroundings while engaging with broader existential questions, making this anthology a significant contribution to contemporary poetry.
Exploring the literary landscape of the 1930s, this collection highlights the challenges faced by writers like Dawn Powell and Charles Reznikoff. It delves into the vibrant artistic community of St Ives through Denys Val Baker and Norman Levine's works. The essays also examine influential painters such as John Nash and the Scottish Colourists, alongside discussions of the Beats and their impact on little magazines. Musical influences are reviewed through the lens of jazz and British music hall, while addressing the histories of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and major cities like Paris and London.
Navigating the challenges of parenting teenagers can be daunting, but this guide provides valuable insights from family expert Jim Burns. It focuses on helping teens develop a healthy self-identity, build strong relationships, make wise choices, and deepen their spiritual connections. Offering practical advice for both serious issues and everyday family dynamics, this book serves as a source of support and encouragement for parents seeking to foster a positive environment for their teens.
There are 19 species of owls in North America and a spectacularly-illustrated chapter is devoted to each in this intriguing natural history narrative. Author Jim Burns takes the reader on a journey of discovering owls during his travels across the United States. His two rules of owling-that owls never appear when and where they are expected, and that owls always appear when and where they are least expected-set the tone for this informative and exciting excursion into the world of owls. The essays are combined with stunning full-color images of these elusive birds, and details on each bird's habitat, range, behavior, breeding, nesting habits, calls, and migration are also included. And as these birds are so often heard and not seen, an audio CD is part of this complete owl package, showcasing the magnificent calls of these beautiful and mysterious birds.
Průvodce úskalími dospívání / Kniha je nepostradatelnou příručkou pro rodiče. Autoři s opravdovým porozuměním pro dospívající učí rodiče rozpoznávat příznaky potenciálních problémů, jako jsou: # sexuální promiskuita # pohlavní zneužívání # satanismus # HIV, AIDS # útěky z domova # drogy # sebevraždy # homosexualita # pornografie # poruchy přijímání potravy Kniha nabízí nejen ověřené principy prevence, ale také návrhy řešení pro situace, kdy už je na prevenci pozdě.
Kniha o prevencii voči drogám na základe ktorej môžu rodičia svoje deti uchrániť. Kniha vám pomôže porozumieť prečo je dieťa – vaše dieťa – v nebezpečenstve, keď príde do kontaktu s drogami a alkoholom. Ponúka veľmi efektívne techniky, ktoré vám pomôžu ochrániť vaše deti pred drogami. Knihu spoločne napísali známy pracovník s mládežou Jim Burns a riaditeľ protidrogového a prialkoholického liečebného programu Stephen Artenburn.
Výchova, prevence, léčba / Příliš mnoho rodičů žije v iluzi, že palčivý problém drog se jejich dětí nikdy nedotkne. Naneštěstí však převážná většina dětí, které znáte, nebo máte rádi, bude s těmito látkami experimentovat. Obsahem této knihy je protidrogová prevence, s kterou mají autoři této knihy bohaté zkušenosti. Nelze zaručit, že rodiče, kteří si knihu přečtou, nikdy neuvidí své děti bojovat s některou z návykových látek. Pokud se ale rodiče budou řídit jednotlivými kroky preventivního plánu, mohou předejít bolesti, kterou drogová závislost přináší.
The mandate to equip the Church for revival was never greater -- and never more eloquently underscored than at the recent World Congress on Deliverance in Colorado Springs. Cornerstone speaker Jack Hayford joins acknowledged experts in explaining effective principles of personal deliverance and how to start deliverance ministries in our churches. This balanced, biblically proven guide is an excellent teaching resource.
Autor se zabývá žhavými problémy dospívajících a snaží se jim pomoci najít cestu k zaujetí zdravého postoje k jejich sexualitě. Knihu či její části je možné studovat i ve skupině - každá kapitola obsahuje náměty k diskuzi. Tento titul je vítaným pomocníkem a rádcem pro všechny mladé, jejich rodiče a pracovníky s mládeží.
