Real World, Real Challenges: Adolescent Issues in Contemporary Society provides a comprehensive overview of adolescent psychology. The book uses a problem-based learning format to engage students, facilitate learning and retention, and foster critical thinking skills. The introduction explains how biological, psychological, and social factors have redefined adolescence over the past century. Specific chapters are devoted to issues such as school and dating violence, mood and eating disorders, sexuality, and the impact of technology and social media. Rather than focusing on theory the learning modules of the text use these common, contemporary issues to illustrate important developmental psychology concepts. Many standard texts on the subject matter can be dry and lack focus on topics of interest to today's learners. Real World, Real Challenges uses a fresh, applied approach and encourages readers to confront the real world problems young people face in contemporary society. The book is most appropriate for advanced, undergraduate courses in adolescent psychology or classes that take an applied approach to adolescent development. Sarah K. Sifers, Ph.D. is a professor of psychology at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The author of two textbooks, she researches the effectiveness of community-based programs in fostering resilience in children and adolescents. Julene Nolan, Psy.D., is a licensed school psychologist and adjunct faculty member at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She provides mental and behavioral health services for K- 12 children and their families. Daniel Houlihan earned his Ph.D. at the University of Utah. He teaches in the School of Psychology Doctoral Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He researches behavioral disorders and compliance and command types.
The Christian believer routinely experiences periods in their life referred to as a dark night of the soul. In such times a person feels as if God has left him or her alone and God has distanced himself from the individual in this period of liminality. It is considered to be a time of trial and testing which only afterwards is viewed as a period of growth and maturing in Christ. In this book, Daniel McGregor explores the Biblical foundation for this concept, as well as providing a historical survey of Christian theologians and authors who examine these themes and experiences. This volume will provide an ideal introduction to the subject for the serious layperson or a suitable reading for an introductory class in religious studies.
Daniels second new and exciting book The New Day Experience Part II Using The Shield Of Protection has a major impact on knowing what God did for us in His Son Jesus Christ. The Book has major doctrines that will build the reader who wants to advance in their spiritual and natural life. Daniel explains in his book the need to come out of ignorance by applying the doctrine that is learned by presenting the Word of God back to God through prayer because God honors His Word which is above His name [Psalms 138:2]. Daniel uses his past not to boast but to let the reader know that anything that they may go through in life they can still experience joy and forgiveness, and continual blessings from God.
Are you living with terrible habits in your life that just wont go away? Are you struggling in your marriage or relationships? Are you ready to live a life that is more meaningful, more peaceful, and gives you something to look forward to? If so, you have picked up the book that is for you. In these pages, you will find the way to having great relationships with your friends and family, because you will find the way to a great relationship with your Creator.
Synopsis Society has changed faster in the past hundred years than in any other period of human history. This change has profound spiritual implications that most of us are completely unaware of. In a unique way, Conditioned exposes a conspiracy that starts from the beginning of time to the end of the world. It tells how Satan has slowly but surely groomed society to become what it is today, and how he has prepared it for the leadership of the Antichrist in the future. The speed at which human society has been changing in the last hundred years is not only the result of us being an intelligent dynamic species, but also the result of a complex machinery engineered to move society in a direction that benefits Satan's agenda. Conditioned describes this machinery and exposes its: roadmap strategies milestones progression through time and space. For those believers who are having a hard time navigating an increasingly dark world, Conditioned equips you with spiritual "high-tech night-vision goggles." It helps you understand a world with a growing antichurch, antiChristian, and antiIsrael spirit while demonstrating how believers still triumph in the end by the power of the Holy Spirit. Author's BIO: Daniel Senga carries a special message for not only the body of Christ but also for everyone in the current generation. He is an international preacher of the Gospel with over 15 years in ministry. God has touched thousands of people in his gospel meetings and conferences around the world. His message is often accompanied by an exceptional prophetic anointing manifested both in his spiritual gifts and biblical teachings. He is the president and founder of Meditation Garden, a missionary organization dedicated to preparing believers for the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ever felt like you just weren't cut out to live a life that is pleasing to God? Have you ever wondered how to overcome your temptations and mistakes? This book helps you understand how to wage spiritual warfare against the devil and how to avoid mistakes that cause Christians to give up their walk with Christ. It is a look at Christianity from a modern and practical viewpoint.
Jesus Got His Hands Dirty. What About You? Jesus did not share the gospel with the poor, profane, and rebellious where they lived just so that we would share it only with the prim and proper, in churches. He did not suffer the agony of the cross so that we would live safely within the church walls, untouched by the hurting world around us. He was not raised from the dead to new life so that we would keep ourselves, His message, and His power out of reach of the people who need it. Jesus got His hands dirty, interacting with a messy world to reach those He loves. Today, our church services, music, look, attitudes, and actions are all are so clean and proper, it’s hard for anyone to be touched by them. In trying to be clean, we have forgotten how messy life can be. To be effective for Him, we must start serving as He did, where life is messy. Dirty Christians is a call for the people of Christ to... • Leave the safety of the church to venture out into the messiness of the real world of people with deep hurts, serious issues, and torn apart lives, and love them as He did • Chase after the life of service and love—the standard to which He has called us • Discover in the messiness of serving God why being Christlike cannot be an option, but must be a necessity • Experience the power of God as never before as we do what Jesus did and love as He loved Dirty Christians is not a “let’s feel good about ourselves” kind of book. If you’re up for the challenge to live Jesus out to this world, read it...and see what God can do through you when you dare to live out a messy faith. A native of southeastern Michigan, Daniel Brown lives in South Alabama where he and his wife, Debbie, pastor Anchor Assembly of God in Bayou La Batre. The father of two, and grandfather of five (so far), Daniel encourages Christians to get a little dirty while serving. He is currently working on his next book, Crude Church. www.dirtychristians.org Follow us on Twitter @dirtychristians Like us on Facebook at dirtychristiansministries
Examining the legitimacy of the World Anti-Doping Agency, this book offers a critical analysis of the anti-doping system and the social and behavioural processes that shape policy, asking why the current system is failing. Featuring in-depth, contemporary case studies from around the world, including the whereabouts system; Lance Armstrong; therapeutic use exemptions; the Essendon Bombers; recreational drugs policy; and the Russian Olympic doping programme, this is the first text to analyse empirically how the legitimacy of WADA is constructed, contested and managed in the field of anti-doping, and the consequent impact this has on anti-doping. Based on the analysis of these case studies, the book discusses how legitimacy processes have shaped the current regulatory environment and offers structural and governance reforms to improve anti-doping policy design and implementation. Adopting a unique theoretical perspective, rooted in a socio-cognitive perspective on organisational behaviour, this book is essential reading for any researcher or student working on drugs and doping in sport, sport management, the sociology of sport, governance, transnational organisations or strategic management. It also offers important insights for policymakers and administrators working in sport or in government.
We all desire to live victorious lives, following the example imparted by Jesus's life and guided by the Holy Spirit to fulfill God's plan for our lives. However, when facing life's storms, it is easy to become overwhelmed and start to believe in the devil's lies. Take it from author Sylvia Daniel; battling the devil for your soul is not an easy conquest. It is achievable though, and her new, nonfiction book, The Mouth of God, testifies to the importance of speaking the word of God into life. A difficult childhood due to an unloving mother led Sylvia to believe the devil's lies of her unworthiness, until she began reading the Bible and found His loving plan for her. The Mouth of God instructs readers about the need to use the Bible as a shield against the devil's tricks and to recognize God's good work created in each of us.
Since its inception in 1705, Newtown has been an agricultural community at heart. Small, self-sufficient, subsistence farms grew but not substantially enough to overcome competition from the South and Midwest. Men like Ezra Johnson continued to farm until the beginning of the 20th century; others turned to dairy farming, like Israel Nezvesky, or to wholesale nursery operations, like Charles Newman, or to viniculture, like Morgan McLaughlin. Industry made contributions to Newtown's economic landscape in the 19th century through the efforts of William Cole of the New York Belting and Packing Company and Samuel Curtis of Curtis Packaging. James Brunot, developer of Scrabble, and William Upham, inventor of the tea bag, continued to innovate and form Newtown's unique culture. Community commitment thrives today through people like Laurie McCollum, who continues her grandfather's tradition as manager of Lorenzo's Restaurant, and Diane Wardenburg, who carries on Ginny Lathrop's legacy by guiding the Lathrop School of Dance to serve a new generation of aspiring dancers.
Who makes sport policy and why do we need it? What is the purpose of sport development programmes? Sport Policy and Development answers these questions and more by closely examining the complex relationships between modern sport, sport policy and development and other aspects of the wider society. These important issues are explored via detailed case studies of key aspects of sport policy and sport development activity, including: school sport and physical education social inclusion health elite sport sporting mega-events. Each case study demonstrates the ways in which the sport policy and development fields have changed, and are continually changing in response to the increasing political, social and cultural significance of sport. The book helps the reader to understand the complexities of the sport policy-making process, the increasing intervention of government in the sport policy and development fields, and how the short-term, ever-changing and frequently contradictory political priorities of government come to impact on the practice of sport policy and development. Accessible and engaging, this textbook is an invaluable introduction to sport policy and sport development for students, practitioners and policy-makers alike.
Discover the Hidden Influence of Fairy-tales: The Disney Syndrome Are you aware of the hidden power fairy-tales hold over our minds? In "Disney Syndrome: The Effects of Fairy-tales as a Mind-programming Tool," we delve into the mind manipulation tactics employed by these enchanting tales. This eye-opening book reveals the startling consequences of allowing children to consume fairy-tales unchecked, influencing their beliefs, actions, and overall perception of life. From an early age, children are particularly susceptible to these mind-bending techniques, leading them down a path of self-doubt, fatalism, and limited potential. Expressions like "I don't deserve it," "It's not for me," or "I'm a bad person" become ingrained in their minds and impact them well into adulthood. While the name of this syndrome may not be as crucial as its impact, it is essential to understand the context from which it emerges and the lasting beliefs it creates. Rather than providing a psychiatric explanation, this book offers a holistic perspective and practical insights into the topic. It is a call to action for parents to recognize the dangers before they manifest and prevent their children from falling prey to this insidious mind programming tool. But this book is not only for parents. It is also for those who feel trapped and hopeless, struggling to form fulfilling relationships or break free from the shackles of past conditioning. Recognizing the problem is the first step toward overcoming it. With "Disney Syndrome," you will gain the knowledge to free your mind, empowering yourself to defy societal expectations and forge your own path. From our earliest years, our values and morals are instilled by external forces such as education, media, and yes, even Disney. Understanding how fairy-tales shape our lives is the key to unlocking our true potential. Take control of your destiny. Buy "Disney Syndrome: The Effects of Fairy-tales as a Mind-programming Tool" now and embark on a transformative journey to reclaim your mind, your life, and your limitless potential!
The author’s creativity gambols across the planet along with his characters, and the journey is as much about the weird creatures as it is about the human drama. Readers will enjoy taking a trip to Junction and experiencing some of its bizarre wonders." - Publishers Weekly When Japanese nature show host Daisuke Matsumori finds himself on an alien world, he hopes to rekindle his passion for his work. Traveling through a newly-discovered wormhole in the Papuan highlands, he joins biologist Anne Houlihan on Junction, a patchwork planet of competing alien ecosystems. When their exploratory party crashes in the alien wilderness, Daisuke and Anne try to lead bickering soldiers and civilians back to civilization alive. As they trek across one unearthly biome after another and members of the party continue to die, however, Daisuke wonders whether human politics might be more deadly than alien biology. One of his companions might be a murderer. FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.
Examining the legitimacy of the World Anti-Doping Agency, this book offers a critical analysis of the anti-doping system and the social and behavioural processes that shape policy, asking why the current system is failing. Featuring in-depth, contemporary case studies from around the world, including the whereabouts system; Lance Armstrong; therapeutic use exemptions; the Essendon Bombers; recreational drugs policy; and the Russian Olympic doping programme, this is the first text to analyse empirically how the legitimacy of WADA is constructed, contested and managed in the field of anti-doping, and the consequent impact this has on anti-doping. Based on the analysis of these case studies, the book discusses how legitimacy processes have shaped the current regulatory environment and offers structural and governance reforms to improve anti-doping policy design and implementation. Adopting a unique theoretical perspective, rooted in a socio-cognitive perspective on organisational behaviour, this book is essential reading for any researcher or student working on drugs and doping in sport, sport management, the sociology of sport, governance, transnational organisations or strategic management. It also offers important insights for policymakers and administrators working in sport or in government.
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