Challenging the prevalent reliance on psychological treatment for life's challenges, this book presents an alternative model for pastoral counseling. It uniquely applies the Solution-Focused approach to train lay members, offering a practical guide for ministers. The emphasis is on empowering congregants to support one another, fostering a sense of community and care. By engaging in mutual support, individuals can experience the joy of living within God's community, highlighting the transformative power of shared care and connection in spiritual life.
This book explores the relationship between fictional television and American
world politics in the period from 9/11 through to the presidency of Donald J.
Trump. This period comprises a second golden age for fictional TV. The book
therefore explores some of the best TV of all time across two decades of
heightened political controversy. -- .
Through a comparative analysis, this book explores the foreign policy discourses surrounding the 'War on Terror,' delving into the dynamics that shape these policies. It highlights the varying perspectives and strategies adopted by different nations, offering insights into the complexities of international relations during this critical period. By examining the rhetoric and actions of key players, it sheds light on the broader implications for global security and diplomacy.
In this compelling, powerful book, highly respected writer and commentator Jack Holland sets out to answer a daunting question: how do you explain the oppression and brutalization of half the world's population by the other half, throughout history? The result takes the reader on an eye-opening journey through centuries, continents and civilizations as it looks at both historical and contemporary attitudes to women. Encompassing the Church, witch hunts, sexual theory, Nazism and pro-life campaigners, we arrive at today's developing world, where women are increasingly and disproportionately at risk because of radicalised religious belief, famine, war and disease. Well-informed and researched, highly readable and thought-provoking, this is no outmoded feminist polemic: it's a refreshingly straightforward investigation into an ancient, pervasive and enduring injustice. It deals with the fundamentals of human existence -- sex, love, violence -- that have shaped the lives of humans throughout history. The answer? It's time to recognize that the treatment of women amounts to nothing less than an abuse of human rights on an unthinkable scale. A Brief History of Misogyny is an important and timely book that will make a long-lasting contribution to the efforts to improve those rights throughout the world.
The Rough Guides feature some of the best writing of all the travel series, with extensive essays on history, arts, and culture included in each guidebook. These hip, lively guides also offer great coverage of nightlife and recreation but never neglect the all-important basics -- hotels, transportation, shopping, and more. The Rough Guides series covers the major destinations, as well as the less traveled spots, and are favorites among backpackers who appreciate the inclusion of budget options among the hotel and restaurant listings. The Rough Guides are reliable and accurate, and so well-written that they can provide hours of enjoyable reading -- even if you aren't planning a trip.
Provides information for travelers to the Netherlands on lodging, restaurants, sights, transportation, nightlife, outdoor activities, history, and culture.
This Rough Guide has been expanded by more than 100 pages to provide readers with an insider's view of Amsterdam, including everything from cafes to museums, while not forgetting the country's beautiful scenery in places such as Arnhem and the duney islands of northern Holland. 45 maps & plans.
This guide covers New York. It contains street plans covering the major neighbourhoods, and colour plans of the bus and subway networks. It includes reviews of accommodation, bars and restaurants in all price ranges and gives accounts of the history, architecture and ethnic mix of the city.
