From battling apartheid to saving the environment, fighting racism to urging tax justice, and Sunday preaching to visiting the sick, this book tells the story of nearly fifty years of active church ministry. The writer has ministered to congregations in three English cities, traveled to five continents, sometimes with his congregations, and engaged in the major dimensions of Christian mission today. The story begins in the late sixties, at the Fourth Assembly of the World Council of Churches. Chapters cover the struggle against apartheid, the Program to Combat Racism, the rise of Transnational Corporations, local ministry, the challenge of climate change, movements against racism and caste discrimination, and the growing campaign for tax justice. Each chapter ends with a reflection on a theologian who has influenced and encouraged the author. They range from Dietrich Bonhoeffer through Gustavo Gutierrez and Ann Morisy to James Cone and Tissa Balasuriya. The book mixes experiences of the local and global, congregational life and international engagement. It offers a sweep of concern and action, enlivened by humorous incidents. Readers will gain insight into how broad contemporary ministry can be, and how the churches can still make a contribution to bringing God's peace-with-justice to today's world.
Not to broach the subject of excess weight with a patient is a dereliction of duty as a healthcare professional, say the authors of 'Fast Facts: Obesity'. "Patients who smoke are rapidly identified for intervention, and the same should be true of anyone who is obese". Every consultation is an opportunity to educate and encourage patients to pursue better health. 'Fast Facts: Obesity' is packed with practical advice on how best to support patients to improve their nutrition and levels of physical activity, and change their habits, with simple and achievable goals tailored to individual needs and concerns. This highly readable handbook also provides a comprehensive overview of: • the causes and consequences of obesity • the latest information on pharmacological and surgical options • the issues specific to the management of obesity in children, pregnant women and the elderly. The authors say: “The opportunity to educate others and exert influence can be leveraged at many levels, even with limited amounts of time.” Reading 'Fast Facts: Obesity' is an excellent starting point for any healthcare professional who wants to understand this major threat to human health and ultimately improve outcomes. Contents: • Patient assessment • Causes and science • Cardiometabolic consequences • Other consequences • Management: diet • Management: physical activity • Management: behavioral therapy • Pharmacological and surgical treatments • Children, the elderly and pregnant women • Management tools, prevention and advocacy • Useful resources • The health risks of excess weight figure
Published in association with the leading parenting magazine, this book presents common sense advice to help parents identify their child's illness and to take appropriate action. In A-Z format, each entry is divided into easy-to-follow segments with an instant action plan, at-a-glance tables, charts, and diagrams. Drawing on feedback from readers of Practical Parenting, the book covers all key topics in an accessible format. Other sections include safety, first aid, immunization, and hygiene.
* The only SAP-endorsed certification guide * Learn topics, terminology, and definitions as they are presented on the exam * Test your knowledge with new practice questions and answers * For exam C_TAW12_71 Build your career and enhance your resume by mastering the ABAP certification exam. With this book you will develop a thorough understanding of the ABAP certification track, the structure of exam C_TAW12_71, and the technical information it covers. Each chapter offers you the key concepts, important terminology, and sample questions and answers about specific technical topics that appear on the test. Make the grade with this one-stop guide to certification success!
Although Tennessee has a rich history of political scandals, dating back to the founding of the state, the last fifty years have been a confusing, confounding, and sometimes ludicrous period of ne'er-do-welling. Welcome to Capitol Hill is a guide to the state's modern history of corruption. From Governor Ray Blanton's pardon scandals to the FBI investigation that started with now–Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally wearing a wire in the late 1980s to the sexual misconduct that plagues Tennessee politics, this book chronicles it all. Veteran political reporters Joel Ebert and Erik Schelzig draw from interviews with primary and secondary sources, archival documents, and never-before-seen federal investigative files to provide readers with a handy resource to the wrongdoings of our elected officials.
This text seeks to provide the information women require when considering a termination. It is interspersed with first-person experiences and addresses issues, including the types of termination available, where to seek help initially, and how to cope with unexpected emotions, before and after.
Part of the Mothercare Guides series which covers topics of concern to all parents. Written by parents, from their own first-hand experience of looking after babies, the book relates directly to the everyday practicalities of life with small children. This guide looks at expectant fathers.
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