For many years, what has been known about recovery from addictive behaviors has come solely from treatment studies. Only recently has the study of recoveries in the absence of formal treatment or self-help groups provided an alternative source of information. This book on the process of self-change from addictive behaviors is the first of its kind, as it presents more than research findings. Rather, it presents the process of self-change from several different perspectives - environmental, cross-cultural, prevention and interventions at both societal and individual level. It provides strategies for how health care practitioners and government policy makers alike can aid and foster self-change. Directions for future research priorities are also presented.
Its no secret that children yearn for acceptance from their peers. This was no different for twelve-year-old twins, Timmy and Lilly Wahl when they were whisked away from their calm, peaceful, and familiar surroundings to a new town, a new home, and a new school in Bridle Path. Yet they, unlike their peers, were faced with demanding challenges handed down to them by the class bully, Billy Ormsby. How did the twins learn to break the chain of bullying, bring the class bully to his knees, and strengthen the bond of friendship among them? Journey with the twins in Unbridled to experience Gods mysterious works and ways. Lives will be changed and saved.
People live at least two lives; the one in front of the family and the one outside of that. Now I can say that my more dominant personality is the only life. As a professional, it makes me feel good to know that people look upon me as someone competent, and possessing leadership qualities. Earning the Bachelors and Masters degrees have provided a different level of confidence; however, my development is attributed to a major portion of life in which I call the human services era or the stripping and male prostitution era. For the past 6 years, teaching and training have been at the forefront. Why tell this story now? Am I worried about what people think? People always compliment the man that I am, so it is necessary to know that mistakes made me into this man. There is not a day that goes by that my thoughts dont rewind to the days of easy money, and frequent sexual encounters. Every time I open a check or check my bank account, my mind takes me to a place where there was no working 8 hours a day to earn minimal money or money being taken from the check to pay taxes. Going back is not an option because of a life fulfilled now. I touch people now, but differently: with my words.
How I Met That Special Man is an honest and powerful collection of stories authored by courageous men and women, some of whom after years of running away from God looked in the rear view mirror of life to find Him in hot pursuit. Follow these amazing stories and experience Gods imperceptible presence in the life of His people. The unfathomable love, mercy and grace of Jesus Christ are captured in each story.
Gods creation of man in his image is a deep expression of his love for us. We should reciprocate by spending quiet moments with God and not become enslaved to the things of the world. My Moments with God is not only a collection of personal prayers that touch the challenges and hurts of life but a valuable treasury of Gods response to our sufferings.
No one was around except the thirsty animal. She had no friends. So she was surprised by the stranger who came up and asked for water. See what happened when she learned about the stranger. She dropped her chipped water jar and ran to call others.
Willies curiosity leads him away from home. His adventure is not what he has intended it to be. He ends up being in the darklonely, cold, and hungry. Lets see what happens when Willie encounters a little bird and learns life-saving lessons.
Enjoy savory, exotic, mouthwatering authentic Jamaican cuisine. JAMAICA TASTE THE ISLAND features a medley of easy-to-prepare recipes. The Book also offers a brief, but momentous journey through Jamaica’s unique historical foundation, rich culture and legendary grandeur.
Things do not go well when we are disobedient. The donkey tells his tale about his adventurous journey with his master and their encounter with an angel who blocked their path. Donkeys bravery saved his masters life and prevented a curse on Gods people. The Donkeys Tale is a fascinating story adapted from the Bible.
Whereer the Wind Blows weds a cast of colorful themes and displays their beauty in a poetic form. The collection bursts forth with love, opens the doors of natures beauty and fury, exposes the fickleness of time, unveils the uniqueness of places, and reveals the ever-changing and unpredictable nature of life.
This modern book on investment casting fills a substantial gap in the literature of metal founding. The investment casting sector of the foundry industry has seen rapid growth; despite this the literature devoted specially to investment casting and its products has remained relatively sparse. Investment Casting has been produced by drawing upon the knowledge of authorities within or closely associated with the industry, in co-operation with the British Investment Casting Trade Association, examining the process and its products in a way which is useful both to the industry and to design engineers. To this end the earlier chapters are devoted to each of the main production stages from tooling to finishing, with health and safety treated separately, commensurate with its current importance.
This information-rich resource provides users with the most accurate and complete collection of physician statistics on physician trends, physician specialty, analysis of professional activity and physician supply. Quintessential Source of Comprehensive Physician Statistics This physician data was assembled from more than 1 million U.S. physicians. It was gathered directly from the AMA Physician Masterfile and provides the most credible source of physician statistics available to professionals compiling data. Uses could include: * Historical and current physician trends * Health services research * Program planning * Policy development
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