Faith and healing are intertwined, nurturing the mind, body, and soul." Discover the transformative power of faith healing with "Faith Healing: Unlocking the Divine Power Within." This comprehensive guide delves into the rich history and practice of faith healing, providing you with the knowledge and tools necessary to incorporate this powerful healing method into your life. In this book, you'll explore the foundations of faith healing, the role of spirituality in health and wellness, and the techniques that have been passed down through the centuries. Each chapter offers in-depth insight into the different aspects of faith healing, ensuring you have a well-rounded understanding of this ancient practice. Some of the topics covered in this book include: • The history and origins of faith healing • The role of prayer and meditation in the healing process • The power of belief and positive thinking in healing • Understanding the connection between faith healing and modern medicine • Techniques for harnessing the power of your own faith to heal • The impact of faith healing on mental health and well-being • Exploring various faith healing traditions from around the world • How to incorporate faith healing into your daily life for optimum health • The ethical considerations and controversies surrounding faith healing "Faith Healing: Unlocking the Divine Power Within" is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the powerful connection between faith and healing. Whether you are a spiritual seeker or simply curious about the world of faith healing, this book will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to tap into your own divine healing potential. Unlock the healing power of your faith and transform your life with "Faith Healing: Unlocking the Divine Power Within." Order your copy today and embark on a journey towards a healthier, happier, and more spiritually connected life. Contents: The Foundations of Faith Healing History and origins of faith healing Different religious and cultural perspectives Principles and beliefs behind faith healing Developing a Strong Spiritual Connection Strengthening your faith Practicing daily spiritual rituals Cultivating a deep relationship with the divine The Power of Prayer The role of prayer in faith healing Different types of prayers for healing How to create and use personalized healing prayers The Importance of Forgiveness The connection between forgiveness and healing Practicing forgiveness for self and others Forgiveness exercises and rituals The Role of Meditation and Visualization The benefits of meditation for faith healing Visualization techniques for healing Integrating meditation and visualization into your healing practice Understanding Divine Guidance Recognizing and interpreting signs from the divine Developing your intuition and spiritual discernment Trusting in divine timing and guidance The Impact of Community and Support The importance of spiritual community Building and maintaining a support network Sharing healing experiences and testimonies Combining Faith Healing with Conventional Medicine How faith healing complements medical treatments Navigating the relationship between faith and medicine Stories of faith-based healing alongside medical care Spiritual Healing Practices from Around the World An overview of diverse spiritual healing traditions Incorporating elements from various traditions into your practice Respecting and honoring cultural differences in faith healing Faith Healing and Emotional Wellbeing The connection between emotional health and physical healing Identifying and healing emotional wounds Techniques for cultivating emotional resilience and wellbeing Overcoming Obstacles to Healing Identifying and addressing doubts and fears Strengthening your faith during challenging times Trusting in the divine plan for your healing journey The Ethics of Faith Healing Understanding the responsibilities of a faith healer Respecting individual beliefs and boundaries Ethical considerations when practicing faith healing Developing Your Faith Healing Practice Cultivating your personal healing abilities Techniques for deepening your spiritual connection Learning from experienced faith healers Faith Healing for Specific Conditions Faith-based approaches to chronic illness Spiritual support for mental health challenges Faith healing for addiction and recovery Faith Healing for Relationships Healing family and romantic relationships through faith Spiritual practices for fostering healthy connections Navigating relationship challenges with spiritual support Faith Healing for Spiritual Growth The connection between healing and spiritual development Identifying and addressing spiritual blockages Techniques for enhancing your spiritual growth Faith Healing and the Environment The role of faith healing in environmental stewardship Spiritual practices for connecting with nature Healing the planet through collective faith and action Faith Healing and Social Justice The role of faith healing in advocating for social change Spiritual practices for fostering empathy and compassion Addressing societal wounds through faith-based healing Teaching Others About Faith Healing Sharing your faith healing experiences and knowledge Mentoring and supporting others in their healing journey Building a community of faith healers Faith Healing New perspectives and evolving practices The role of faith healing in a changing world Integrating faith healing into holistic wellness Personal Stories of Faith Healing Inspiring testimonies of healing through faith Overcoming challenges and obstacles with divine support Lessons learned from faith healing experiences Nurturing a Lifestyle of Faith and Healing Incorporating faith healing into your daily routine Creating a sacred space for healing Balancing self-care with service to others Faith Healing and the Arts The role of music, dance, and visual arts in faith healing Creative expressions of spirituality and healing Participating in and appreciating spiritual art forms Preparing for the Unexpected: Faith Healing in Times of Crisis The role of faith healing during emergencies and disasters Cultivating resilience and adaptability through faith Supporting others through faith-based healing during difficult times Nourishing the Soul: Faith Healing and Nutrition The spiritual aspects of food and nourishment Incorporating faith-based principles into your diet The role of mindful eating and gratitude in healing The Healing Power of Gratitude The impact of gratitude on physical and emotional wellbeing Cultivating a grateful heart Gratitude practices and exercises for daily life
Deepen your spiritual journey with our guide to Ash Wednesday and the Lenten season." Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Lenten season, a period of spiritual reflection and renewal observed by Christians worldwide. It is a day of great significance in the Christian faith, as it symbolizes the beginning of a period of self-examination, penance, and sacrifice leading up to Easter Sunday. The observance of Ash Wednesday begins with the distribution of ashes on the forehead in the shape of a cross, reminding individuals of their own mortality and encouraging them to contemplate their sins. This powerful symbol serves as a reminder that all things come from dust and will return to dust, emphasizing the importance of humility, repentance, and reflection. In "Ash Wednesday: Everything You Need to Know About Ash Wednesday and Starting Lent," we explore the history, significance, and practices associated with this holy day. We delve into the spiritual practices that are often associated with Ash Wednesday, such as fasting, prayer, and meditation, and their role in fostering spiritual growth and renewal. We also examine the broader significance of the Lenten season, which is a time of sacrifice, self-discipline, and spiritual growth. We explore the practices and traditions associated with Lent, including the giving up of worldly pleasures and the focus on prayer, charity, and service to others. Whether you are a devout Christian seeking to deepen your faith or simply curious about the significance of this holy day, "Ash Wednesday: Everything You Need to Know About Ash Wednesday and Lent" is the perfect resource to help you understand and engage with this important observance. Gain a deeper understanding of the meaning behind the ashes, the liturgy of the Ash Wednesday service, and the spiritual practices that can help you grow and renew your faith during this sacred season. Table of Contents Introduction What is Ash Wednesday? History and significance of Ash Wednesday The relationship between Ash Wednesday and Lent The Ash Wednesday Service Overview of the Ash Wednesday service The meaning behind the ashes The significance of the liturgy Ash Wednesday Practices Fasting and Abstaining Prayer and Meditation Other Spiritual Practices for Ash Wednesday D. What are some things you should give up for lent? The Significance of Ash Wednesday Reflection on mortality and sin The invitation to repentance The call to renew our commitment to God Ash Wednesday and Social Justice The connection between Ash Wednesday and social justice Ways to practice social justice on Ash Wednesday Reflection on the impact of our actions on the world Ash Wednesday Traditions around the World The Observance of Ash Wednesday in Different Christian Traditions Customs and Practices in Different Cultures The Significance of Ash Wednesday in Global Christianity Frequently Asked Questions. What does the Ash Wednesday symbolize? What happens at Ash Wednesday? Is Ash Wednesday a Catholic thing? Is Ash Wednesday a day of fasting? Why do we wear purple on Ash Wednesday? Why is Lent 40 days? What are you not supposed to do on Ash Wednesday? How long do you fast after Ash Wednesday? What color should I wear on Good Friday? What color to wear for Lent? What goes on your forehead on Ash Wednesday? What are the 3 things we do during Lent? Why do we silence during Lent? Why do Catholics do Lent? What are good things to give up for Ash Wednesday? How many times can you eat on Ash Wednesday? What is Ash Wednesday for dummies? What do you say after receiving ashes? Do I leave the ashes on all day? What are the 3 pillars of Ash Wednesday? Can a non Catholic get ashes on Ash Wednesday? How often do you empty ashes? What is the best way to impose ashes? What is Lent and why is it celebrated? What are the rules for Lent? What do the 40 days of Lent represent? What can you not eat during Lent? Is Lent only a Catholic thing? What 3 things do Catholics do during Lent? What are the do's and don'ts during Lent? What we should not do in Lent? What color is Lent? What is the most common thing given up for Lent? Why is it called Lent? What did Jesus do during Lent? What are the 3 Easter colors? Can I drink water on Lent? Can you have a cheat day during Lent? Do Christians do Lent? Which Christians do not celebrate Lent? What do Christians do during Lent? Can you do Lent if you're not religious? What should you not do on Ash Wednesday? What can't you do during Ash Wednesday? What are 2 things Catholics are asked to do on Ash Wednesday? Is it OK to wash off ashes on Ash Wednesday? Why do we put ashes on your forehead? What is the correct way to fast on Ash Wednesday? Do you say Happy Ash Wednesday? Can you eat chocolate during Lent? What are the traditional Catholic rules for Lent? Why is Lent so important? What is the most difficult thing to give up for Lent? Who should not fast for Lent? Why do we fast on Fridays during Lent? Do you fast on Good Friday? How do you fast on Lent? What is the symbol for Lent? Why is the cross draped in purple during Lent? Why do we wear purple during Lent? What is Easter and why do we celebrate it? Why is Easter all about Jesus? What are 5 facts about Easter? What does the Easter Bunny have to do with Jesus? Do Maori celebrate Easter? Why do we celebrate Good Friday? Why is it called Easter Week? Can you drink on Easter Sunday? Why can't you buy alcohol on Easter Sunday? What are 3 Easter traditions? Why do we hide eggs on Easter? Why is Easter celebrated with a bunny? Why do we have bunny and egg for Easter? What was Easter originally called? What is a fun question about Easter? Who invented Easter and why? At what age does a child stop believing in the Easter Bunny? Why is Good Friday called Good Friday? Why do you have chocolate eggs at Easter? Why does Easter change every year? Why do we not wish Good Friday? Can you wash on Good Friday? Why do Catholics call it Good Friday? What is the true story of Easter? What did Jesus do on Monday of Holy Week? What is the story of Easter? Is Ash Wednesday a Christian or Catholic thing? Why is Ash Wednesday important in Christianity? Do Christian churches celebrate Ash Wednesday? What is the tradition of Ash Wednesday? What three things do Christians focus on during Ash Wednesday? What is Lent in Christianity? Why don t Christians celebrate Ash Wednesday? What are the rules for Ash Wednesday? What are the do's and don ts of Ash Wednesday? What do Christians give up on Ash Wednesday? Do Christians not eat meat on Ash Wednesday? Why do they put a cross on your forehead on Ash Wednesday? What are the 3 main points of Lent? Can Christians drink during Lent? What is a sin during Lent? Do Christians practice Lent? Is Ash Wednesday just a Catholic tradition? What religions don't celebrate Ash Wednesday? What Cannot be eaten during Lent? Is Lent in the Bible? How long do you fast on Ash Wednesday? What do you traditionally eat on Ash Wednesday? Why is fish not considered meat? Do Catholics eat fish on Ash Wednesday? Is Lent over on Good Friday? How long do you keep Ash Wednesday ashes on your head? Can you receive ashes without confession? What does priest say when putting ashes on forehead? Do babies get ashes on Ash Wednesday? What is the Lenten season? Why do we celebrate Lenten season? What is the difference between Lent and Lenten? What are the 3 things during Lent? What are the rules of Lent? What do Christians do during Lent? What three things do Christians do in Lent? Is Lent only a Catholic thing? What not to do during Lent? At what age can you stop following Lent? What is a sin during Lent? When can you cheat during Lent? What is the most difficult thing to give up for Lent? Is it OK to get married during Lent? Can you do Lent if you're not religious? Is Friday a cheat day for Lent? What did Jesus do during Lent? What does the Bible say about Lent? What is the purpose of Lent? Why is Jesus covered up during Lent? Who started Lent? What are the 3 types of fasting? What are the symbols for Lent? What is the original meaning of Lent? What are the Catholic rules for Lent? Why do we sacrifice on Lent? What color is Lent? What do Christians do during Lent? What three things do Christians do in Lent? Is Lent only a Catholic thing? What not to do during Lent? At what age can you stop following Lent? What is a sin during Lent? When can you cheat during Lent?
Unlock the secrets of Easter with our comprehensive guide. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this beloved holiday." Easter is a holiday that holds a special place in the hearts of people across the world. It is known for its rich history and cultural significance, and for many, it is a time of reflection, renewal, and new beginnings. For Christians, Easter is a time to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a central event in the faith. It signifies the triumph of good over evil and the promise of eternal life. The story of Easter, as told in the Bible, is a powerful reminder of hope and faith in the face of adversity. However, Easter is not just a religious holiday. It is also a time of celebration and joy, marked by colorful decorations, delicious food, and fun activities. From Easter egg hunts to parades and carnivals, people around the world come together to celebrate this special time of year. In this book, we will take a closer look at the history, significance, and traditions of Easter. We will delve into the ancient pagan roots of the holiday and trace its evolution over time. We will explore the various customs and practices associated with Easter, from the iconic Easter bunny and colorful eggs to the traditional Easter feast. We will also examine the biblical accounts of the events leading up to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, exploring the profound spiritual meaning behind this pivotal moment in history. We will look at the ways in which Easter is celebrated around the world, from the solemn processions of Holy Week to the lively festivities of Easter Monday. Whether you are a Christian celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ or simply looking to learn more about this fascinating holiday, this book is the perfect guide to the history, significance, and traditions of Easter. Table of Contents Introduction The Start of Easter Easter Religious significance The Biblical Basis for Easter Easter in the Bible Easter Traditions and Celebrations The Easter Egg History of the Easter Egg History of the Easter bunny Other Easter Symbols and Their Meanings Easter Traditions Around the World The Easter Season Lent What is Lent? The history of Lent Sundays during Lent The Meaning of Lent Lenten Practices The Journey of Lent Ash Wednesday Lent in Different Christian Traditions Reflection and Renewal Significance of Lent Holy Week History Palm Sunday: Jesus' Entrance into Jerusalem Holy Wednesday – into the darkness Maundy Thursday – the Last Supper The Last Supper The Eucharist Good Friday – Jesus’ agony on the cross Holy Saturday Easter Sunday Easter Monday: Celebrating Easter Easter Church Services and Customs: Secular Easter Celebrations: Easter Foods and Recipes: Decorating for Easter: The Significance of Easter Today The spiritual meaning of Easter for Christians How Easter is celebrated by non-Christians The cultural significance of Easter Easter Beyond the Religious Context: The Secular Celebration of Easter The Commercialization of Easter Non-Religious Ways to Celebrate Easter Conclusion Frequently Asked Questions. What is Easter Monday ? What is Easter and why do we celebrate it? How is Easter celebrated in ? Why is Easter all about Jesus? Do Maori celebrate Easter? Why do we celebrate Good Friday? What does the Easter Bunny have to do with Jesus? Why is it called Good Friday? Why do they call it Easter? Can you drink on Easter Sunday? Why can't you buy alcohol on Easter Sunday? What are 3 Easter traditions? Why do we hide eggs on Easter? Why is Easter celebrated with a bunny? Why do we have bunny and egg for Easter? Why does Easter change every year? Why do we not wish Good Friday? Can you wash on Good Friday? Why is it called Good Friday when Jesus died? At what age does a child stop believing in the Easter Bunny? Why do you have chocolate eggs at Easter? What is celebrated on Easter Monday? Is Easter Monday an official holiday? What happens on Holy Monday? Why do we celebrate Easter on Sunday instead of Monday? What is the difference between Easter and Easter Monday? Is Easter Monday a holy day for Catholic Church? Do you get double pay on Good Friday? What happens on Easter Sunday? What did Jesus do on a Monday? What does the Bible say happened Easter Monday? What should we avoid during Holy Week? Did Jesus rise on Easter Sunday or Monday? Which Easter is correct Catholic or Orthodox? What is Rule for Easter? What days over Easter can you not buy alcohol? Can a Catholic drink on Good Friday? Why do we celebrate Easter Sunday? What Easter Sunday means? What happened on Easter Sunday? Why is Jesus important to Easter? What do people do on Easter? What happens to Jesus in Easter? What are some fun facts about Easter? How do you explain Easter to a child? What do do on Easter? What did Jesus do with Easter eggs? Why do we boil eggs on Easter? Is Easter because of Jesus? What special foods are eaten on Easter? What is a fun question about Easter? What are main things in Easter? What is the most popular Easter activity? How can I celebrate Easter Sunday at home? What do most families do on Easter? What is the basic story of Easter? What is the story of Easter Bunny? What day was Jesus crucified on? What are 8 facts about Easter? What is the moral of Easter? How do you explain the Easter Bunny to Jesus? What religion does not support Easter? Can you serve alcohol on Easter Sunday ? Is Easter a Catholic thing? Is Easter Catholic or pagan? What is the true meaning of Resurrection Sunday? Why is it called Easter and not Resurrection Sunday? Do Catholics celebrate Resurrection Sunday? How do Christians celebrate Resurrection Sunday? What happens on Resurrection Day? What is the difference between Easter Sunday and Resurrection Sunday? Why do Catholics call it Easter? Is Easter ever mentioned in the Bible? Do Catholics believe in the resurrection of the dead? Why does Resurrection Sunday change every year? Is it right to say Happy Easter? Why is the resurrection day so important? What is the color for Resurrection Sunday? What is the importance of Resurrection Sunday? How many days did Jesus stayed on earth after his resurrection? What happens after Resurrection Sunday? How do we celebrate resurrection? Did Jesus come back to life on Easter Sunday? What did Jesus do during the 40 days after the resurrection? What is the Easter Bunny's name? What are the 7 words of Good Friday? What did Jesus do on Good Friday? What are you supposed to do on Good Friday? What are 10 facts about Easter? What is the story of Easter? Who invented Easter and why? What happened to Jesus in the days Easter? What was Jesus doing the Monday before Easter? Why is Easter related to Jesus? What are the eggs symbolic of in Easter? Why do Jehovah's not celebrate Easter? Who created Easter? What did Jesus say about Easter? What religion does not believe in the resurrection? Why do Catholics believe in burying the dead? Why did Christians change the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday? What was the main cause of Jesus death? Which Bible verse talks about the death of Jesus? How Jesus was crucified? Why did Jesus give up his life for us? How old was Jesus when he was crucified? What was Jesus Last saying before he died? What words did Jesus say before he died? What did Jesus say at his death? How long was Jesus alive after his crucifixion? How heavy was Jesus cross? Who took Jesus off the cross? Did Jesus know he would be crucified? What is the Holy Spirit? Why did God sacrifice his Son? What was Jesus last name? What language did Jesus speak? How tall was Jesus? What was the 2nd word of Jesus on the cross? How many times did Jesus cry on the cross? What were Jesus last 3 words? Why did Jesus cry on the cross? Why did Jesus pray before his death? Where did Jesus go between his death and resurrection? Where did Jesus go when he died? Where is the crown of thorns? How tall was the Virgin Mary? Why did they break their legs on the cross? What was the resurrection of Jesus? What verse is Jesus resurrection? Why is the resurrection of Jesus the most important event? Why is the resurrection so important? What is the true meaning of resurrection? What is the promise of the resurrection? What Bible says about resurrection? What did Jesus do after his resurrection? Why was Jesus resurrected on the third day? Why is resurrection more important than crucifixion? How did resurrection save us? Why did Jesus resurrect? What are the two types of resurrection? What was Jesus's full name? What is the gift of resurrection? What are the last words of Jesus? What did Jesus do in the 40 days between resurrection and ascension? How long was Jesus dead before he came back to life? What did Jesus do 3 days after he was crucified? Where did Jesus go after his death? Why is Jesus death so important? What did Jesus do 40 days before his crucifixion? What are the blessings of the resurrection? How many people did Jesus appear to after his resurrection? Who raised Jesus from the dead? Who was the first person to rise from the dead in the Bible? Where in the Bible does it say the dead will rise first? What is Jesus's actual birthday? What are the 3 gifts to Jesus? What are the 3 God given gifts? Does the Bible say Jesus was crucified? What was Jesus crucified for? What chapter in the Bible does Jesus get crucified? Where was Jesus been crucified? What did Jesus say to God when he was crucified? Did Jesus bleed when he was crucified? Why did Jesus allow himself to be crucified? What three things happened when Jesus was crucified? What did Jesus do after he was crucified? Where did Jesus do after he died? Who stole the true cross? What did Jesus say about his death? What was Jesus last word before he died? What was Jesus last words at death? How painful is crucifixion? Why did they break the legs of the crucified? How long did Jesus stay on the cross after he died? Who killed Jesus on the cross and why? Who was the first person to go to heaven alive? What does the H stand for in Jesus name? What language did Adam and Eve speak? What religion was Jesus? What does Allah mean in the Bible? What is the ending of the Bible? Where is Jesus crown of thorns now? Does the True Cross still exist? How did Jesus meet his death? How many times did Jesus say to forgive? How many times did Jesus speak of his resurrection? What did Jesus say in the Last Supper? What day did Jesus do the Last Supper? What is the Bible verse of the Last Supper? What is the moral of the story of the Last Supper? What is the story behind the Last Supper? How long did the Last Supper last? What did they eat at the Last Supper? Did Jesus eat at the Last Supper? What is the purpose of Lord's Supper? What makes the Last Supper so special? Who is the woman in the Last Supper? What did God do in the Last Supper? What did Jesus predict at the Last Supper with his disciples? How was the Last Supper saved? Where is the Last Supper located today? What kind of fish did Jesus eat? Did Jesus eat any animals? Why did Jesus eat fish after his resurrection? What fruit did Jesus eat? Was Jesus a vegetarian? What is the difference between the Last Supper and the Lord's Supper? How do you explain the Lord's Supper to a child? What does the bread and wine represent? Who is missing from the Last Supper? Who is the betrayal in the Last Supper? Who betrayed in Last Supper? What is a fun fact about the Last Supper? What damaged the Last Supper? What is the true meaning of the Eucharist? What is the difference between Eucharist and Communion? What do Catholics mean by Eucharist? What happens in the Eucharist? What is the main purpose of the Eucharist? What did Jesus say about the Eucharist? Why do Protestants not believe in the Eucharist? Is the Eucharist just the bread? Is Jesus only present in the Eucharist? How is the Eucharist different between Catholic and Protestant? Do Catholics believe Jesus is in the Eucharist? Is Eucharist and Holy Mass the same? How long does the Eucharist last? Can you touch the Eucharist? Does the Eucharist forgive sins? Why is the Eucharist so powerful? What are three things about the Eucharist? Why did Jesus create the Eucharist? Do Christians eat the Eucharist? What Bible verse is the Eucharist? What are the 4 ways Jesus is present in the Eucharist? Which Christians do not celebrate the Eucharist? Why did Luther reject the Eucharist? What is the significance of Eucharist in the Catholic church? What is the Eucharist and what is its significance to Christians? What are 2 reasons why the Eucharist is important? What is the Eucharist in simple terms? What does the bread and wine symbolize? What is the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist summary? What is the most important part of the Holy Eucharist? What are 5 significant names that the Eucharist is known by? How the Eucharist does transform a person? What is the power of the Eucharist? What are the symbols of the Eucharist? What are the lessons of the Eucharist? What are the benefits of the Eucharist? What is the most important part of the Eucharist and why? What is the history of the Eucharist? Is the Eucharist symbolic or literal? What is the impact of Eucharist in life? How does the Eucharist influence daily life? How the Eucharist influence your faith life? Why is the Eucharist the most powerful prayer? Do all Christians have the Eucharist? How is the Eucharist the greatest act of worship? Who established the Eucharist and why? Is the Eucharist spiritual? Why is the Eucharist called the Most Blessed Sacrament? What makes the Holy Eucharist the greatest sacrament? Why do Protestants not believe in Eucharist? Are Eucharist and Mass the same? Why do some Christians not celebrate the Eucharist? Who is allowed Eucharist? the religious colours of easter
This book shares a strength-based truth-telling model, which reveals the trauma associated with the experience of colonisation and the traditional healing practices specific to the Nauiyu Nambiyu community in Australia. It explores the significance of community placed on developing the 'Ancient University', an Aboriginal-based, stand-alone healing centre that incorporates traditional healing practices. This book outlines the truth-telling model, which was developed by the Nauiyu community to address a community need. This unique approach represents a deliberate shift from decolonial scholarship, which merely captures Indigenous voice speaking back to the colonisers. This book explores Indigenous critical pedagogies to investigate theoretical frameworks with implications for planning, learning and teaching which are culturally responsive in a variety of contexts. It is the first of its kind that utilises an Indigenous research methodology on the country and with the people to which it belongs.
Management, Third Edition introduces students to the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions of management with an emphasis on how managers can cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. The text includes 34 cases profiling a wide range of companies including Lululemon, Nintendo, Netflix, Trader Joe’s, and the NBA. Authors Christopher P. Neck, Jeffrey D. Houghton, and Emma L. Murray use a variety of examples, applications, and insights from real-world managers to help students develop the knowledge, mindset, and skills they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced, dynamic workplace. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package. Contact your SAGE representative to request a demo. Digital Option / Courseware SAGE Vantage is an intuitive digital platform that delivers this text’s content and course materials in a learning experience that offers auto-graded assignments and interactive multimedia tools, all carefully designed to ignite student engagement and drive critical thinking. Built with you and your students in mind, it offers simple course set-up and enables students to better prepare for class. Learn more. Assignable Video with Assessment Assignable video (available with SAGE Vantage) is tied to learning objectives and curated exclusively for this text to bring concepts to life. Watch a sample video now. Assignable Self-Assessments Assignable self-assessments (available with SAGE Vantage) allow students to engage with the material in a more meaningful way that supports learning. LMS Cartridge Import this title’s instructor resources into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Don’t use an LMS? You can still access all of the same online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site. Learn more.
The environment is considered the surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. It is this environment, which is both so valuable, on the one hand, and so endangered on the other. And it is people which are by and large ruining the environment both for themselves and for all other organisms. This book reviews the latest research in this field, which is vital for everyone.
This book argues that while notions of trauma in mental health hold promise for the advancement of women’s rights, the mainstreaming of trauma treatments and therapies has had mixed implications, sometimes replacing genuine social change efforts with new forms of female oppression by psychiatry. It contends that trauma interventions often represent a "business as usual" approach within psychiatry, with women being expected to comply with rigid treatment protocols, accepting the advice given by trauma "experts" that they are mentally unstable and that they must learn to manage the effects of violence in the absence of any real changes to their circumstances or resources. A critique of trauma treatment in its current form, Trauma, Women’s Mental Health, and Social Justice recommends practical steps towards a socio-political perspective on trauma which passionately re-engages with feminist values and activist principles.
Contemporary events management is a diverse and challenging field. This introductory textbook fully explores the multidisciplinary nature of events management and provides the student with all the practical skills and professional knowledge they need to succeed in the events industry. It introduces every core functional area of events management, such as marketing, finance, project management, strategy, operations, event design and human resources, in a vast array of different event settings from sport to political events. This new edition has been updated to include: New and updated content on technological developments in events such as virtual/hybrid events, artificial intelligence, virtual/augmented reality, holograms in music events, software for event planning and projection mapping. New content on eSports, the sustainability sector, employability skills, policy changes, diversity and inclusion, ethics and responsibility in events, and contemporary event safety and security issues including the threat of terrorism. New and updated case studies that cover a wider range of regions. A fully updated and extended companion website that includes web and video links, quizzes and a case study archive for students, as well as PowerPoint slides for instructors and a brand-new instructor manual full of teaching strategy ideas. Every topic is brought to life through vivid case studies, personal biographies and examples of best practice from the real world of events management. Written by a team of authors with many years’ experience of working in the events industry, Events Management: An Introduction is the essential course text for any events management programme.
Our knowledge of objects of algebraic geometry such as moduli of curves, (real) Schubert classes, fundamental groups of complements of hyperplane arrangements, toric varieties, and variation of Hodge structures, has been enhanced recently by ideas and constructions of quantum field theory, such as mirror symmetry, Gromov-Witten invariants, quantum cohomology, and gravitational descendants. These are some of the themes of this refereed collection of papers, which grew out of the special session, ``Enumerative Geometry in Physics,'' held at the AMS meeting in Lowell, MA, April 2000. This session brought together mathematicians and physicists who reported on the latest results and open questions; all the abstracts are included as an Appendix, and also included are papers by some who could not attend. The collection provides an overview of state-of-the-art tools, links that connect classical and modern problems, and the latest knowledge available.
This SpringerBrief offers a state of the art analysis of electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) communications and its role in marketing. The book begins with an overview of traditional word-of-mouth (WOM) and its evolution to eWOM. It discusses the differences between traditional and online WOM. The book examines why people engage in eWOM communications, but also how consumers evaluate its persuasiveness. It also looks at the effects of eWOM. The book identifies current gaps in the eWOM research, but also highlights future directions for this growing field. eWOM is an important marketing technique in brand communications, and it plays an important role in modern e-commerce. Marketers become extremely interested in enhancing the power of eWOM developing loyalty programs and building brands. Studying the effect of eWOM can be beneficial for companies. This book should be a good resource for scholars and practitioners that need to understand the pervasive effects of eWOM.
Rang and Dale’s Pharmacology is internationally acknowledged as the core textbook for students of pharmacology, and has provided accessible, up-to-date information on drugs and their mechanism of action for more than 30 years. Now in its tenth edition, it has been updated to include important new drugs such as gene therapies, personalised medicines and the new wave of RNA drugs. However it has not lost any of the elements that have contributed to its popularity, such as color coding and illustrations, making it reader-friendly while comprehensively covering the depth of detail required. This essential book is recommended as the first-choice undergraduate text for science and medical students and junior doctors and will also be useful for students in other professional disciplines such as pharmacy, veterinary medicine and nursing. Comprehensive information on drug mechanisms, basic physiology and biochemistry, and underlying pathophysiology of disease – suitable for students from many disciplines Clear figures to aid understanding, including data figures as well as mechanistic diagrams, Key points box summaries, clinical boxes and colour-coded chapters help to master difficult concepts Emphasis on therapeutic drugs to help apply theory to practice Over 150 questions and 12 clinical cases to test your knowledge New chapters on drugs and the eye and the pharmacological management of headache Revised information on biopharmaceuticals (including RNA drugs), antivirals (including Covid-19 therapies) as well as general principles of antimicrobial therapy. A completely revised and updated chapter on lifestyle drugs Recent advances in oxygen sensing and response to reduced oxygen tension Expanded chapters on dementia and analgesic drugs
The acclaimed author of The Happiness Track maps a bold and fresh, science-backed path to break the bonds of self-destructive patterns and beliefs and live a fuller, more authentic life. "Sovereign is one of the most influential books I have read in years. It's loaded with ideas that will recharge your life and change the way you think and act right away. By far the most highlighted book in my library!" — Tom Rath, #1 New York Times best-selling author of How Full Is Your Bucket? and Strengthsfinder 2.0 In the post-pandemic era of war, polarization, and economic and environmental challenges, is it any wonder that we’re questioning a lot of things we thought we knew? We’re ready to reevaluate what’s important and rethink how we are living our lives. We need a new perspective—and acclaimed psychologist Emma Seppälä offers one. Sovereign delivers a radically new and enlightening message, made for this age of suffering and confusion. It’s a manifesto that awakens us to all the areas in our life where we have subjugated ourselves to self-destructive beliefs and tendencies. And it’s a roadmap to reclaim our full psychological sovereignty so we can live free, happy, and authentic lives. Seppälä’s voice is raw and honest, laugh-out-loud funny, and deeply reflective, delving into topics ranging from the nature of self-loathing to the nuances of relationship as she shows us how to unbind ourselves in every area: In our working life and our family life In our physical health and our emotional well-being In our minds, our spirits, and our connection to our very selves Backed by psychological data, neuroscience, and empirically validated methodologies, Sovereign takes us further along the path of personal transformation than we may ever have ventured before—and gives us the true freedom to live life to our fullest potential.
Human Development has been advocated as the prime development goal since 1990, when the publication of the first UNDP Human Development Report proposed that development should improve the lives people lead in multiple dimensions instead of primarily pursuing economic growth. This approach forms the foundation of Advancing Human Development: Theory and Practice. It traces the evolution of approaches to development, showing how the Human Development approach emerged as a consequence of defects in earlier strategies. Advancing Human Development argues that Human Development is superior to measures of societal happiness. It investigates the determinants of success and failure in Human Development across countries over the past forty years, taking a multidimensional approach to point to the importance of social institutions and social capabilities as essential aspects of change. It analyses political conditions underlying the performance of Human Development, and surveys global progress in multiple dimensions such as life expectancy, infant mortality, and education and outcomes, whilst reflecting on dimensions which have worsened over time, such as rising inequality and declining environmental conditions. These deteriorating conditions inform Advancing Human Development's account of the challenges to the Human Development approach, covering the insufficient attention paid to macroeconomic conditions and the economic structure needed for sustained success.
Endorsed by Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) ESSA is a professional organisation which is committed to establishing, promoting and defending the career paths of tertiary trained exercise and sports science practitioners. s ESSA’s Student Manual for Exercise Prescription, Delivery and Adherence is a unique text that covers not only how to write and deliver exercise programs, but also how to support and enable people to stick to them for better health and wellbeing. Expert academic authors Jeff Coombes, Nicola Burton and Emma Beckman have precisely mapped the contents to Australian essential professional standards, making this text suitable for students of all ESSA-accredited degree and postgraduate courses wanting to gain accreditation in exercise science and exercise physiology. The text combines theory and practical exercises to boost competency and confidence. It covers everything students need to know, from required foundational knowledge of biomechanics, functional anatomy, physiology and associated psychology and how to apply that to create, deliver, and support safe and effective exercise. Current exercise/physical activity guidelines (including for weight loss, young children and adolescents, pregnancy and older individuals) Contemporary approaches to exercise prescription (e.g. use of autoregulation and repetitions-in-reserve to prescribe resistance training) Comprehensive step-by-step suite of exercises for all body parts Practical activities to understand and experience high intensity interval training Evidence-based behaviour change frameworks to understand and promote exercise adherence with accompanying practical activities Relevant to ESSA accreditation standards for Exercise Scientists, Sport Scientists and Exercise Physiologists in Australia Includes an eBook with purchase of the print book
Written by a team of leading experts working in different SLA specialisms, this fourth edition is a clear and concise introduction to the main theories of second language acquisition (SLA) from multiple perspectives, comprehensively updated to reflect the very latest developments SLA research in recent years. The book covers all the main theoretical perspectives currently active in SLA and sets each chapter within a broader framework. Each chapter examines the claims and scope of each theory and how each views language, the learner and the acquisition process, supplemented by summaries of key studies and data examples from a variety of languages. Chapters end with an evaluative summary of the theories discussed. Key features to this fourth edition include updated accounts of developments in cognitive approaches to second language (L2) learning, the implications of advances in generative linguistics and the "social turn" in L2 research, with re-worked chapters on functional, sociocultural and sociolinguistic perspectives, and an entirely new chapter on theory integration, in addition to updated examples using new studies. Second Language Learning Theories continues to be an essential resource for graduate students in second language acquisition.
President Lyndon B. Johnson’s war on poverty instigated a ferocious backlash in Mississippi. Federally funded programs—the embodiment of 1960s liberalism—directly clashed with Mississippi’s closed society. From 1965 to 1973, opposing forces transformed the state. In this state-level history of the war on poverty, Emma J. Folwell traces the attempts of white and black Mississippians to address the state’s dire economic circumstances through antipoverty programs. At times, the war on poverty became a powerful tool for black empowerment. But more often, antipoverty programs served as a potent catalyst of white resistance to black advancement. After the momentous events of 1964, both black activism and white opposition to black empowerment evolved due to these federal efforts. White Mississippians deployed massive resistance in part to stifle any black economic empowerment, twisting antipoverty programs into tools to marginalize black political power. Folwell uncovers how the grassroots war against the war on poverty laid the foundation for the fight against 1960s liberalism, as Mississippi became a national model for stonewalling social change. As Folwell indicates, many white Mississippians hardwired elements of massive resistance into the political, economic, and social structure. Meanwhile, they abandoned the Democratic Party and honed the state’s Republican Party, spurred by a new conservatism.
From Recipients to Donors examines the emergence, or re-emergence, of a large number of nations as partners and donors in international development, from global powers such as Brazil, China and India, to Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia, to former socialist states such as Poland and Russia. The impact of these countries in international development has grown sharply, and as a result they have become a subject of intense interest and analysis. This unique book explores the range of opportunities and challenges this phenomenon presents for poorer countries and for development policy, ideology and governance. Drawing on the author’s rich original research, whilst expertly condensing published and unpublished material, From Recipients to Donors is an essential critical analysis and review for anyone interested in development, aid and international relations.
This book provides a much-needed gendered reading to the increasingly important practice of political apology. Engaging in depth with two cases of interstate apologies for conflict-related sexual violence – Japan’s apologies for the South Korean "comfort women" and US apologies for the Abu Ghraib scandal – the author argues that political apologies are particularly "excitable" or uncontrollable forms of speech which are composed of and rearticulate historically constituted gender norms. In doing so, political apologies work to recognise and make visible particular gendered victims whilst simultaneously obscuring others. Through the concept of "legitimate victimhood", the author examines the performative ways in which political apologies (re)negotiate and (re)make embodied gendered identities. Ultimately, she argues that the ambivalent form of recognition offered by the performance of official apologies in these cases resulted in numerous unintended consequences, including opportunities for victims to demonstrate linguistic agencies. Political apologies for conflict-related sexual violence can therefore — indirectly — empower the gendered victims addressed. This book will be of great interest to students, academics, and researchers in the fields of politics and international relations, women’s and gender studies, memory studies, victimology, transitional justice, human rights, and peace and conflict studies. It will also interest policymakers, practitioners, and campaign groups involved in such areas as justice for gender-based violence.
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