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'Some days I love my body, some days I hate my body, but every day
I respect my body.' What does it really feel like when you respect
your body? For many of us, a neutral approach to our physical self,
based on compassion and acceptance, requires a revolutionary shift
in how we think about ourselves. I Am More Than My Body will help
you strengthen your relationship with yourself and find balance,
steering you away from shame without the pressure of having to love
your body at all times. It will introduce a framework to help you
practice neutral movement, recognise and arm yourself against bias,
act with self-compassion, and navigate your feelings on this
journey. A long-time practitioner of the body-neutral approach,
Bethany C. Meyers shares their own story together with the
experiences and ideas of experts and activists to help us care for
our bodies while not having them dictate our worth.
Evolution--or the broader topic of origins--has enormous relevance
to how we understand the Christian faith and how we interpret
Scripture. Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent
Design presents the current "state of the conversation" about
origins among evangelicals representing four key positions: Young
Earth Creationism - Ken Ham (Answers in Genesis) Old Earth
(Progressive) Creationism - Hugh Ross (Reasons to Believe)
Evolutionary Creation - Deborah B. Haarsma (BioLogos) Intelligent
Design - Stephen C. Meyer (The Discovery Institute) The
contributors offer their best defense of their position addressing
questions such as: What is your position on origins - understood
broadly to include the physical universe, life, and human beings in
particular? What do you take to be the most persuasive arguments in
defense of your position? How do you demarcate and correlate
evidence about origins from current science and from divine
revelation? What hinges on answering these questions correctly?
This book allows each contributor to not only present the case for
his or her view, but also to critique and respond to the critiques
of the other contributors, allowing you to compare their beliefs in
an open forum setting to see where they overlap and where they
differ.
Here is a brief, balanced, and up-to-date history of Georgia from
the early Native Americans into the twenty-first century. Based on
the most recent research, this second edition surveys the people
and events that shaped our state's history in a style that reads
easily and flows effortlessly. Beginning with the earliest Native
American settlements, the story tells of first contacts between
area natives and Spanish from Florida, British from Carolina, and
James Oglethorpe leading the effort to found a colony called
Georgia. That colony passed out of the British Empire during the
American Revolution, a conflict that was as much a civil war as a
war for independence. In the following decades, the Creek and
Cherokee were driven out as Georgia was transformed into a cotton
kingdom dominated by a minority of slaveholders, who finally sought
to make slavery perpetual in a war that often pitted Georgians
against each other. In the aftermath of the Civil War, the state
struggled with the consequences of the conflict, political, social,
and economic. The postwar years were highlighted by economic
stagnation, questions over the meaning of freedom, and one-party
politics. Race relations pervaded the state's history after the
Civil War and those struggles are traced from Reconstruction to Jim
Crow to the Civil Rights Era and twenty-first century voter
suppression. In the latter half of the twentieth century, and
carrying into the twenty-first, Georgia drifted away from the
provincialism that characterized its history and moved toward
modernity.
This handbook provides clinical guidance to the practicing
physician on the diagnosis and treatment of Interstitial Lung
Diseases (ILD). A contributed work with invited chapters which draw
on the knowledge and experience of recognised global leaders in
respiratory medicine, it is authoritative, concise and portable and
is intended for use in a fast-paced clinical setting. The book:
offers practical tips and clear guidance for clinicians provides
detailed explanations of the main therapeutic options for each
individual ILD contains high-quality visuals, including radiology
and histopathology of the most common as well as some of the rarer
ILDs discusses individual ILDs and has topics common to all
including critical care, lung transplantation and palliative care
navigates clinicians through cases with decision making guidelines
and algorithms includes appendices with international practice
guidelines, sample patient information sheets and other helpful
resources. Emphasizing how to perform a thorough assessment of an
ILD patient for accurate diagnosis and their subsequent effective
management, this is both a gold standard text as well as a daily
companion for physicians caring for ILD patients. A
first-of-its-kind, it will become the go-to guide for all
clinicians who manage patients with ILD.
"Signature in the Cell is a defining work in the discussion of
life's origins and the question of whether life is a product of
unthinking matter or of an intelligent mind. For those who disagree
with ID, the powerful case Meyer presents cannot be ignored in any
honest debate. For those who may be sympathetic to ID, on the
fence, or merely curious, this book is an engaging, eye-opening,
and often eye-popping read" - American Spectator Named one of the
top books of 2009 by the Times Literary Supplement (London), this
controversial and compelling book from Dr. Stephen C. Meyer
presents a convincing new case for intelligent design (ID), based
on revolutionary discoveries in science and DNA. Along the way,
Meyer argues that Charles Darwin's theory of evolution as expounded
in The Origin of Species did not, in fact, refute ID. If you
enjoyed Francis Collins's The Language of God, you'll find much to
ponder-about evolution, DNA, and intelligent design-in Signature in
the Cell.
The Professional Ethics Toolkit is an engaging and accessible guide
to the study of moral issues in professional life through the
analysis of ethical dilemmas faced by people working in medicine,
law, social work, business, and other industries where conflicting
interests and ideas complicate professional practice and
decision-making. Written by a seasoned ethicist and professional
consultant, the volume uses philosophical ideas, theories, and
principles to develop and articulate a definitive methodology for
ethical decision-making in professional environments. Meyers offers
the benefit of his expertise with clear and practical advice at
every turn, guiding readers through numerous real-world examples
and case studies to illustrate key concepts including
role-engendered duties, conflicts of interest, competency, and the
principles that underpin and define professionalism itself.
Following the format of The Philosopher's Toolkit, The Professional
Ethics Toolkit is an essential companion to the study of
professional ethics for use in both the classroom and the working
world, encouraging students and general readers alike to think
critically and engage intelligently with ethics in their
professional lives.
Science and Faith Can-and Do-Support Each Other Science and
Christianity are often presented as opposites, when in fact the
order of the universe and the complexity of life powerfully testify
to intelligent design. With this comprehensive resource that
includes the latest research, you'll witness how the findings of
scientists provide compelling reasons to acknowledge the mind and
presence of a creator. Featuring more than 45 entries by
top-caliber experts, you'll better understand... how scientific
concepts like intelligent design are supported by evidence the
scientific findings that support the history and accounts found in
the Bible the biases that lead to scientific information being
presented as a challenge-rather than a complement-to Christianity
Whether you're looking for answers to your own questions or seeking
to explain the case for intelligent design to others, The
Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith is an invaluable
apologetic tool that will help you explore and analyze the relevant
facts, research, and theories in light of biblical truth.
The most common explanation for the Bigfoot phenomena is that they
are artificial life forms brought to Earth tens of thousands of
years ago by aliens, designed to evolve and learn about the nature
of the earth and its inhabitants. In Ron Meyer and Mark Reeder's
gripping story, thousands of Bigfoot are poised to combine their
knowledge and merge with the first genuine, human-made AGI machine.
Over three days, in the primordial forest of Michigan's Upper
Peninsula, the Bigfoot take an evolutionary leap...
Lavish musical soundtracks contributed a special grandeur to the
new widescreen, stereophonic sound movie experience of postwar
biblical epics such as Samson and Delilah, Ben-Hur, and Quo Vadis.
In Epic Sound, Stephen C. Meyer shows how music was utilized for
various effects, sometimes serving as a vehicle for narrative plot
and at times complicating biblical and cinematic interpretation. In
this way, the soundscapes of these films reflected the ideological
and aesthetic tensions within the genre, and more generally, within
postwar American society. By examining key biblical films, Meyer
adeptly engages musicology with film studies to explore cinematic
interpretations of the Bible during the 1940s through the
1960s.
The Oxford History of Mexico is a narrative history of the events,
institutions and characters that have shaped Mexican history from
the reign of the Aztecs through the twenty-first century. When the
hardcover edition released in 2000, it was praised for both its
breadth and depth--all aspects of Mexican history, from religion to
technology, ethnicity, ecology and mass media, are analyzed with
insight and clarity. Available for the first time in paperback, the
History covers every era in the nation's history in chronological
format, offering a quick, affordable reference source for students,
scholars and anyone who has ever been interested in Mexico's rich
cultural heritage.
Scholars have contributed fascinating essays ranging from thematic
("Faith and Morals in Colonial Mexico," "Mass Media and Popular
Culture in the Postrevolutionary Era") to centered around one
pivotal moment or epoch in Mexican history ("Betterment for Whom?
The Reform Period: 1855-1875"). Two such major events are the
Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821) and the Mexican Revolution
(1910-1920), the subjects of several essays in the book.
Publication of the reissued edition will coincide with
anniversaries of these critical turning points.
Essays are updated to reflect new discoveries, advances in
scholarship, and occurences of the past decade. A revised glossary
and index ensure that readers will have immediate access to any
information they seek.
William Beezley, co-editor of the original edition, has written a
new preface that focuses on the past decade and covers such issues
as immigration from Mexico to the United States and the
democratization implied by the defeat of the official party in the
2000 and 2006 presidential elections. Beezley also explores the
significance of the bicentennial of independence and centennial of
the Revolution. With these updates and a completely modern, bold
new design, the reissued edition refreshes the beloved Oxford
History of Mexico for a new generation.
First published in 1986. Gerald C. Meyers believes that a crisis in
business - as in life - is often foreseeable. He also believes that
it can be managed, offering an unprecedented opportunity for
positive change in a company. If you are to succeed in business
today, you must learn to manage rapid change, you must learn to
manage crisis. Meyers has developed a plan for practical crisis
management. He explains the stages of a business crisis and then
details nine common types, incorporating case histories from 31
instructive corporate upheavals and the comments of the executives
who went through them. Finally, the author offers ways to minimise
the impact of these crises. He lists step-by-step procedures to
employ in each case, and gives advice on forming a crisis
management team and developing early warning systems.
This volume of more than two dozen essays written by highly
credentialed scientists, philosophers, and theologians from Europe
and North America provides the most comprehensive critique of
theistic evolution yet produced, opening the door to scientific and
theological alternatives.
This handbook provides clinical guidance to the practicing
physician on the diagnosis and treatment of Interstitial Lung
Diseases (ILD). A contributed work with invited chapters which draw
on the knowledge and experience of recognised global leaders in
respiratory medicine, it is authoritative, concise and portable and
is intended for use in a fast-paced clinical setting. The book:
offers practical tips and clear guidance for clinicians provides
detailed explanations of the main therapeutic options for each
individual ILD contains high-quality visuals, including radiology
and histopathology of the most common as well as some of the rarer
ILDs discusses individual ILDs and has topics common to all
including critical care, lung transplantation and palliative care
navigates clinicians through cases with decision making guidelines
and algorithms includes appendices with international practice
guidelines, sample patient information sheets and other helpful
resources. Emphasizing how to perform a thorough assessment of an
ILD patient for accurate diagnosis and their subsequent effective
management, this is both a gold standard text as well as a daily
companion for physicians caring for ILD patients. A
first-of-its-kind, it will become the go-to guide for all
clinicians who manage patients with ILD.
First published in 1986. Gerald C. Meyers believes that a crisis in
business - as in life - is often foreseeable. He also believes that
it can be managed, offering an unprecedented opportunity for
positive change in a company. If you are to succeed in business
today, you must learn to manage rapid change, you must learn to
manage crisis. Meyers has developed a plan for practical crisis
management. He explains the stages of a business crisis and then
details nine common types, incorporating case histories from 31
instructive corporate upheavals and the comments of the executives
who went through them. Finally, the author offers ways to minimise
the impact of these crises. He lists step-by-step procedures to
employ in each case, and gives advice on forming a crisis
management team and developing early warning systems.
Gives an abundance of practical advice on how active learning techniques can be used by teachers across the disciplines. Using real-life examples, the authors discuss how various small-group exercises, simulations, and case studies can be blAnded with the technological and human resources available outside the classroom. The book is engagingly written for all classroom teachers. --Stephen Brookfield, distinguished professor of education, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota
Jason Meyer highlights the life of Martyn Lloyd-Jones, regarded as
one of the most powerful preachers of the twentieth century,
teaching us the importance of the union between doctrine and life.
When Charles Darwin finished The Origin of Species, he thought that
he had explained every clue, but one. Though his theory could
explain many facts, Darwin knew that there was a significant event
in the history of life that his theory did not explain. During this
event, the -Cambrian explosion, - many animals suddenly appeared in
the fossil record without apparent ancestors in earlier layers of
rock. In Darwin's Doubt, Stephen C. Meyer tells the story of the
mystery surrounding this explosion of animal life--a mystery that
has intensified, not only because the expected ancestors of these
animals have not been found, but because scientists have learned
more about what it takes to construct an animal. During the last
half century, biologists have come to appreciate the central
importance of biological information--stored in DNA and elsewhere
in cells--to building animal forms.Expanding on the compelling case
he presented in his last book, Signature in the Cell, Meyer argues
that the origin of this information, as well as other mysterious
features of the Cambrian event, are best explained by intelligent
design, rather than purely undirected evolutionary processes.
The Professional Ethics Toolkit is an engaging and accessible guide
to the study of moral issues in professional life through the
analysis of ethical dilemmas faced by people working in medicine,
law, social work, business, and other industries where conflicting
interests and ideas complicate professional practice and
decision-making. Written by a seasoned ethicist and professional
consultant, the volume uses philosophical ideas, theories, and
principles to develop and articulate a definitive methodology for
ethical decision-making in professional environments. Meyers offers
the benefit of his expertise with clear and practical advice at
every turn, guiding readers through numerous real-world examples
and case studies to illustrate key concepts including
role-engendered duties, conflicts of interest, competency, and the
principles that underpin and define professionalism itself.
Following the format of The Philosopher's Toolkit, The Professional
Ethics Toolkit is an essential companion to the study of
professional ethics for use in both the classroom and the working
world, encouraging students and general readers alike to think
critically and engage intelligently with ethics in their
professional lives.
This book is a comprehensive guide to our current understanding of
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), its disease pathogenesis,
genetic underpinnings, diagnosis, and management. Since the first
edition, many new developments have occurred in the understanding
and management of this serious disease, revising our understanding
of how it presents, manifests, and reacts to certain treatments.
This second edition is fully updated with six new chapters by our
team of international, expert authors. New topics include:
classification of interstitial lung disease, pulmonary function
tests in IPF, biomarkers, clinical phenotypes, mimics, and a
discussion of clinical trials. Each chapter additionally includes a
brief summary of ongoing research and potential future directions.
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide,
Second Edition is an invaluable resource for clinicians who desire
a deeper understanding of IPF in order to better help their
patients.
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