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The Market has deified itself, according to Harvey Cox's brilliant
exegesis. And all of the world's problems-widening inequality, a
rapidly warming planet, the injustices of global poverty-are
consequently harder to solve. Only by tracing how the Market
reached its "divine" status can we hope to restore it to its proper
place as servant of humanity. The Market as God captures how our
world has fallen in thrall to the business theology of supply and
demand. According to its acolytes, the Market is omniscient,
omnipotent, and omnipresent. It knows the value of everything, and
determines the outcome of every transaction; it can raise nations
and ruin households, and nothing escapes its reductionist
commodification. The Market comes complete with its own doctrines,
prophets, and evangelical zeal to convert the world to its way of
life. Cox brings that theology out of the shadows, demonstrating
that the way the world economy operates is neither natural nor
inevitable but shaped by a global system of values and symbols that
can be best understood as a religion. Drawing on biblical sources,
economists and financial experts, prehistoric religions, Greek
mythology, historical patterns, and the work of natural and social
scientists, Cox points to many parallels between the development of
Christianity and the Market economy. At various times in history,
both have garnered enormous wealth and displayed pompous behavior.
Both have experienced the corruption of power. However, what the
religious have learned over the millennia, sometimes at great cost,
still eludes the Market faithful: humility.
This is above all a practical book. It discusses with a wealth of
illustration and insight such subjects as the organization of the
intellectual worker's time, materials, and his life; the
integration of knowledge and the relation of one's specialty to
general knowledge; the choice and use of reading; the discipline of
memory; the taking of notes, their classification and use; and the
preparation and organization of the final production.
Worry is contagious... but you can stop its spread Anxiety has an
amazing ability to spread. Time and time again, when veteran
counselor and parenting expert Sissy Goff has an anxious child or
teen in her office, she's found they have at least one very
well-intentioned but anxious parent. Anxiety is contagious, and
it's likely affecting your kids, distracting you in the present,
and making you feel like it will define your family's future. It
doesn't have to be this way. With over 30 years of experience
helping both children and adults, Sissy offers you practical,
well-researched tools that will make a difference in your life--and
the lives of your children. Learn how to · uncover the roots of
your own anxiety · process anxiety in healthy ways rather than
passing it on · model bravery · discover a place of deeper, freer
connection to your kids Here is the help you need to experience
freedom from anxiety, raise confident, courageous kids, and become
a worry-free family in an increasingly anxious world. "When meeting
with parents who express worries about their kids (or themselves),
I first offer encouragement and then a resource--a tool to help
them feel calmer and more equipped. This gem of a book does
both."--CHINWÉ WILLIAMS, PhD, therapist and coauthor of Seen:
Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens through the Power of
Connection "Goff's therapeutic know-how adds authority to the text,
and her conversational tone and client stories will help readers
see themselves in her advice. Parents concerned about their kids'
stress will find this a valuable resource."--Publishers Weekly Also
available: The Worry-Free Parent Workbook, a companion resource
that provides clinically proven exercises to help you pinpoint the
best anxiety-fighting tools for you and your family
Scandinavians of the Viking Age explored the mysteries of life
through their sagas. Folklorist Helen Adeline Guerber brings to
life the gods and goddesses, giants and dwarves, and warriors and
monsters of these stories in Tales of Norse Mythology. Ranging from
the comic to the tragic, these legends tell of passion, love,
friendship, pride, courage, strength, loyalty, and betrayal.
How to Engage Culture with the Good News of Christ We in the church
do not speak the same language as the culture. We use many of the
same words, but they rarely mean the same thing. And speaking
louder isn't the answer. If we are to faithfully and effectively
share the Good News, we have to translate Jesus. Embracing and
unpacking the bilingual nature of spreading the gospel, pastor and
teacher Shauna Pilgreen shows you how to learn the language of the
culture so that you can clearly communicate the love of God in the
three places Christ and culture meet: the gate, the cross, and the
table. By learning how to share your story in the language of the
culture, you'll not only find spiritual conversations more fruitful
but also build a supportive and loving community of bilingual
believers excited about inviting others to enter the kingdom of
God.
Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful
introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and
law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed
to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys
of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete
subject areas. This Advanced Introduction sets out the difficulty
of defining religion itself and the subsequent impact this has on
creating laws which regulate and protect it. Taking a global
comparative approach, Frank S. Ravitch guides the reader in how
this unique interaction plays out in differing legal systems
including in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Providing further context
by contrasting specific case studies, the book provides a rounded
and coherent exploration of the complexities of law in relation to
religion. Key Features: Addresses the many issues surrounding
religious exceptions to general laws Considers the extent of
separation between government and religion, and the role of courts
in deciding religious questions Looks at the ways in which law may
govern discrimination by government or by private entities, based
on religion or religious concerns Explores the multifaceted
interactions between religion and law in many areas, including
human rights; public schooling; health and property; tax
exemptions; and clergy abuse This foundational book offers a
platform for researchers and students in the fields of law,
political science, ethics, and religious studies. It also provides
valuable insight for lawyers, judges and legislators with a focus
on law and religion. .
Every Parent's Guide to Supporting Their Child's Mental Health
Increasingly, children ages 3-10 are struggling with anxiety,
depression, and mental health challenges. These can be brought on
by many factors--stress at home, upheavals in society, breaks in
routine, isolation from friends, bullying or social pressure--and
if left unaddressed, they follow kids into their teens and
adulthood, causing mental, emotional, and relational problems that
will steal their peace and joy. But there is hope. Bestselling
author Dr. Caroline Leaf helps you teach your kids how to ·
recognize negative feelings and respond in a healthy way ·
navigate a world that can feel scary and overwhelming · manage
uncomfortable or challenging situations · replace toxic thoughts
with brain-building practices that produce better outcomes ·
develop resilience and emotional strength Based on up-to-date
research, clearly illustrated with case studies, and practically
applied to the problems kids are facing today, How to Help Your
Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess is what parents, caretakers,
teachers, and counselors have been waiting for. Dr. Leaf shares a
clear and effective five-step plan to teach your child how to
manage their mind so they can live a life with greater resilience,
health, and happiness.
Women's Economic Writing in the Nineteenth Century is the first
comprehensive collection of women's economic writing in the long
nineteenth century. The four-volume anthology includes writing from
women around the world, showcases the wide variety and range of
economic writing by women in the period, and establishes a
tradition of women's economic writing; selections include didactic
tales, fictional illustrations, poetry, economic theory, social
theory, reports, letters, novels, speeches, dialogues, and
self-help books. The anthology is divided into eight themed
sections: political economy, feminist economics, domestic
economics, labor, philanthropy and poverty, consumerism, emigration
and empire, and self-help. Each section begins with an introduction
that tells a story about women writers' relationship to the section
theme and then provides an overview of the selections contained
therein. Women's Economic Writing in the Nineteenth Century
demonstrates just how common it was for women to write about
economics in the nineteenth century and establishes important
throughlines and trajectories within their body of work.
Written by Clare Lloyd - an experienced teacher and examiner, and a
trusted author - this new textbook fully supports Component 3 of
the Eduqas AS and A Level Religious Studies specifications. Drawing
on the most recent guidance, it will help students prepare for exam
success. It is clearly laid out, accessible and concise, containing
exactly what students need and no more. AO1 and AO2 content is
separated and activities help students develop both skills. It also
includes extensive exam support, including annotated model
paragraphs.
Exploring the manifold relationships between religion and public
administration, this topical book conceptualises and theorises the
diverse influence of religions on the functioning of public
administrative systems across the globe. International and
comparative in approach, this book analyses the social and public
dimensions to religion and its interplay with public administration
as a field of social scientific inquiry and an area of professional
activity. Taking methodological agnosticism as its sociological
perspective to the study of the religious experience, chapters
focus on Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Shintoism, Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam to examine diverse religious compositions
across both secularised and non-secularised societies and political
regimes. The book uses a distinctive theoretical lens to analyse
the influence of religions on organisational fit, public service
motivation, individual and organisational behaviours and values,
bureaucratic discretion, government funding, the delivery of public
services, and the dynamics of social cohesion overall. It provides
a fresh perspective on religion as a source of legitimacy and basis
of accountability, responsibility, and delegation of power in
public administration, institutional quality, and ethics. Students
and scholars interested in the religious dimensions to public
administration, policy, governance and management will find use in
this book’s theoretical analyses. Its empirical findings will
also be valuable to policymakers working in public administration
and leaders of faith organisations engaged in public services.
This book explores the interface between HIV, AIDS and religion and
makes a significant contribution to a growing body of scholarship
that recognises the importance of religious engagement with the
reality of HIV and AIDS. In many communities, the spiritual
narrative is far more compelling than its bio-medical equivalent,
making interdisciplinary collaboration crucial. The project that
gave birth to this book brought together scholars from the fields
of religion and theology and activists from local communities. Its
content captures the collaborative character of the book and each
chapter is accompanied by a practitioner response. Existing
scholarly literature was analysed and interrogated in the context
of local community knowledge. The task was to understand what work
has been done; and to discern what remains to be done. The book has
a strong African focus with local forms of Christianity and Islam
featuring prominently.
This four-volume collection presents a range of documents related
to aspects of the constitutional history of the United Kingdom
(UK), covering the ‘long’ nineteenth century. It examines
material dating from the period of the American and French
revolutions through to the advent of an equal franchise for men and
women. During the long nineteenth century, the country passed
through immense socio-economic changes. It underwent internal
strains involving its multinational composition. It became the
dominant global power, then saw that position become subject to
various challenges. These tendencies helped generate sustained and
wide-ranging controversy about how the country should govern
itself. They also helped produce a series of important changes in
the nature of the constitution. At the outset of the long
nineteenth century, only a tiny proportion of the population were
allowed to vote; and an hereditary monarch remained an active
political figure. By the end, democratic ideas and practices had
achieved ascendancy. Yet in other ways, the constitution retained
some long-established characteristics. The purpose of these volumes
is to support research into and understanding of these tendencies.
They will enable readers to approach concepts such as democracy and
constitutional change from a critical standpoint, evaluating
existing interpretations and encouraging the consideration of
possible different conclusions. The collection will encourage
consideration of matters such as paths that were not taken, what
resistance there was to change, how particular outcomes came about,
and the compromises involved. It will also facilitate comparison
between constitutional ideals and realities.
If you have ADHD, your brain doesn't work in the same way as a
"normal" or neurotypical brain does because it's wired differently.
You and others may see this difference in circuitry as somehow
wrong or incomplete. It isn't. It does present you with significant
challenges like time management, organization skills,
forgetfulness, trouble completing tasks, mood swings, and
relationship problems. In Your Brain's Not Broken, Dr. Tamara
Rosier explains how ADHD affects every aspect of your life. You'll
finally understand why you think, feel, and act the way you do. Dr.
Rosier applies her years of coaching others to offer you the
critical practical tools that can dramatically improve your life
and relationships. Anyone with ADHD--as well as anyone who lives
with or loves someone with ADHD--will find here a compassionate,
encouraging guide to living well and with hope.
A glorious illustrated history of sixteen of the world's greatest
cathedrals, interwoven with the extraordinary stories of the people
who built them. 'An impeccable guide to the golden age of
ecclesiastical architecture' The Times 'Vivid, colourful and
absorbing' Dan Jones 'An epic ode to some of our most beautiful and
beloved buildings' Helen Carr The emergence of the Gothic in
twelfth-century France, an architectural style characterized by
pointed arches, rib vaults, flying buttresses, large windows and
elaborate tracery, triggered an explosion of cathedral-building
across western Europe. It is this remarkable flowering of
ecclesiastical architecture that forms the central core of Emma
Wells's authoritative but accessible study of the golden age of the
cathedral. Prefacing her account with the construction in the sixth
century of the Hagia Sophia, the remarkable Christian cathedral of
the eastern Roman empire, she goes on to chart the construction of
a glittering sequence of iconic structures, including Saint-Denis,
Notre-Dame, Canterbury, Chartres, Salisbury, York Minster and
Florence's Duomo. More than architectural biographies, these are
human stories of triumph and tragedy that take the reader from the
chaotic atmosphere of the mason's yard to the cloisters of power.
Together, they reveal how 1000 years of cathedral-building shaped
modern Europe, and influenced art, culture and society around the
world.
Denis Hurley was a courageous opponent of South Africa's apartheid
regime for 50 years, dubbed 'an ecclesiastical Che Guevara' by a
South African official and 'guardian of the light' by Alan Paton.
He was a champion of the reforms and 'spirit' of Vatican II, who
was controversial for his views on birth control, married priests,
and women's ordination. This new, abridged version of Guardian of
the Light tells the story of how Hurley became the youngest
Catholic bishop in the world in 1947 at 31 and archbishop of Durban
in 1952. His career as an outspoken opponent of apartheid began in
1951 when, as chairman of the Southern African Bishops' Conference,
he drafted the first of the groundbreaking pastoral letters in
which the bishops denounced apartheid as 'blasphemy' and
'intrinsically evil'. Along with four other church leaders
(including Desmond Tutu), he was regarded as one of the South
African state's 'most wanted' political opponents. He was arrested
in 1984 and accused of 'telling lies', but the prosecutor dropped
the charges when it became clear that Hurley would be able to prove
the truth of his statements. He continued to work as a parish
priest well into his eighties.
A woman’s tale of the transformative power of walking Britain’s
ancient pilgrim paths. ‘Phoebe Smith is a splendid writer and an
inspiring traveller’ Bill Bryson Faced with turning 35 – and
seeing friends settle down, get married, have kids – Phoebe Smith
found herself ending a long‐term relationship, considering giving
up her dream job and asking herself what actually is the point
of… everything? On an assignment to walk the most famous
pilgrimage in the world – the Camino de Santiago, in northern
Spain – Phoebe experiences a moment of self-discovery shared by
many who travel these ancient trails. And so, having spent a
lifetime in solo exploration of unfamiliar places, she suddenly
resolved to return to her native Britain and follow in the
footsteps of generations of saints (and sinners) in the hope of
‘finding herself’ once more and confronting the things that
scared her the most. But what is a pilgrimage? Why are so many
people undertaking them now? How do you become a pilgrim? And how
do you know what you are seeking? These are the questions Phoebe
grapples with as she undertakes a series of journeys – some
familiar and some little-known – the length and breadth of the
British Isles. Along the way she contemplates love and loss in her
life, the role of contemplation and silence in pilgrimage, and the
sudden camaraderie shared endeavour brings. Until, high on a
windswept cliff, she arrives at an epiphany: the ending of one
trail is always the start of another.
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