After the Flood depicts the plight of the descendants of Noah beginning around the time of his death. The central character is Abraham who follows a lifestyle and attitude exemplary beyond that of his contemporaries. It's important that of all the characters mentioned in the Bible, Abraham (originally named Abram) is unquestionably the one who has the most universal reverence.

Abraham is still living in Ur of the Chaldees. But, he moves to Haran from his homeland. He lives and prospers there for many years and, then, ultimately completes his journey to Canaan. The novel suggests that the wanderings from Ur to Canaan were driven by a combination of strategic military objectives by Abraham's fellow Hebrews, and God's intention to found a theocracy of non-pagan people worthy of his government.

After the Flood depicts the life of the Hebrews from the apparent start of Abraham's interaction with God until the probable first realization by Abraham that he had failed to fulfill God's objective to perfection. The story concludes at the time of the expulsion of his first son, Ishmael, and Ishmael's mother, Hagar, from the community. This sad event has a past and continuing affect on world affairs.

"A Dysfunctional Legacy" presents a retelling of the defining events that occur in the family of Abraham from the time subsequent to the eviction of Ishmael and Hagar to the time of Jacob's death. Offering a realistic, down-to earth picture of this chosen family rather than the sanctimonious treatment of them that is sometimes presented, the story begins with the end of Abraham and Sarah's marriage and his subsequent marriage to Keturah.

When he is instructed by God to sacrifice his son Isaac, he heads on the mission with the hope that God will inform him that a mistake has been made and that his son's life will be saved. But God's intervention does not come as expected, and Abraham's life takes a turn to the road less travelled.

Abraham's story as told in "A Dysfunctional Legacy" depicts the vaunted promises made to Abraham that have seemingly faded by the time of the death of his grandson, Jacob.

Apart from the revised language level, this text, aimed at first year university and university of technology students, contains illustrations and graphs, used to explain certain fundamental concepts. This allows for extremely accessible reading and assimilation of knowledge. At the end of each chapter, key terms are listed to remind the reader of the main concepts covered in the preceding pages. In addition, multiple choice questions, discussions and review questions at the end of each chapter allow for the student's own self-assessment.

Lunatic Hospitals in Georgian England constitutes the first comprehensive study of the philanthropic asylum system in Georgian England. Using original research and drawing upon a wide range of expertise on the history of mental health this book demonstrates the crucial role of the lunatic hospitals in the early development of a national system of psychiatric institutions.

These hospitals were to form an essential historical link in the emergence of a national system of institutional provision for mentally disordered people. They provided important prototypes for the subsequent development of a network of state-sponsored lunatic asylums during the nineteenth century.

This is an impressive volume which covers various areas including:

• the provincial lunatic hospitals
• managing the hospital
• managing the insane.

This book will interest specialist historians as well as mental health professionals and people interested in local and regional studies.

Lunatic Hospitals in Georgian England, 1750-1830 constitutes the first comprehensive study of the philanthropic asylum system in Georgian England. Using original research and drawing upon a wide range of expertise on the history of mental health this book demonstrates the crucial role of the lunatic hospitals in the early development of a national system of psychiatric institutions. These hospitals were to form an essential historical link in the emergence of a national system of institutional provision for mentally disordered people. They provided important prototypes for the subsequent development of a network of state-sponsored lunatic asylums during the nineteenth century. This is an impressive volume which covers various areas including: the provincial lunatic hospitals managing the hospital managing the insane. This book will interest specialist historians as well as mental health professionals and people interested in local and regional studies.

This book examines the origins and early development of private mental health-care in England, showing that the current spectacle of commercially-based participation in key elements of service provision is no new phenomenon. In 1815, about seventy per cent of people institutionalised because of insanity were being kept in private 'madhouses'. The opening four chapters detail the emergence of these madhouses and demonstrate their increasing presence in London and across the country during the long eighteenth century. Subsequent chapters deal with specific aspects in greater depth - the insane patients themselves, their characteristics, and the circumstances surrounding admissions; the madhouse proprietors, their business activities, personal attributes and professional qualifications or lack of them; changing treatment practices and the principles that informed them. Finally, the book explores conditions within the madhouses, which ranged from the relatively enlightened to the seriously defective, and reveals the experiences, concerns and protests of their many critics.

This book examines the origins and early development of private mental health-care in England, showing that the current spectacle of commercially-based participation in key elements of service provision is no new phenomenon. In 1815, about seventy per cent of people institutionalised because of insanity were being kept in private 'madhouses'. The opening four chapters detail the emergence of these madhouses and demonstrate their increasing presence in London and across the country during the long eighteenth century. Subsequent chapters deal with specific aspects in greater depth - the insane patients themselves, their characteristics, and the circumstances surrounding admissions; the madhouse proprietors, their business activities, personal attributes and professional qualifications or lack of them; changing treatment practices and the principles that informed them. Finally, the book explores conditions within the madhouses, which ranged from the relatively enlightened to the seriously defective, and reveals the experiences, concerns and protests of their many critics.

This book provides a complete understanding of chaotic dynamics in mathematics, physics, and the real world, with an explanation of why it is important and how it differs from the idea of randomness. The author draws on certain physical systems and phenomena, for example the weather forecast, a pendulumn, a coin toss, mass transit, politics, and the role of chaos in in gambling and the stock-market.

"A Dysfunctional Legacy" presents a retelling of the defining events that occur in the family of Abraham from the time subsequent to the eviction of Ishmael and Hagar to the time of Jacob's death. Offering a realistic, down-to earth picture of this chosen family rather than the sanctimonious treatment of them that is sometimes presented, the story begins with the end of Abraham and Sarah's marriage and his subsequent marriage to Keturah.

When he is instructed by God to sacrifice his son Isaac, he heads on the mission with the hope that God will inform him that a mistake has been made and that his son's life will be saved. But God's intervention does not come as expected, and Abraham's life takes a turn to the road less travelled.

Abraham's story as told in "A Dysfunctional Legacy" depicts the vaunted promises made to Abraham that have seemingly faded by the time of the death of his grandson, Jacob.

After the Flood depicts the plight of the descendants of Noah beginning around the time of his death. The central character is Abraham who follows a lifestyle and attitude exemplary beyond that of his contemporaries. It's important that of all the characters mentioned in the Bible, Abraham (originally named Abram) is unquestionably the one who has the most universal reverence.

Abraham is still living in Ur of the Chaldees. But, he moves to Haran from his homeland. He lives and prospers there for many years and, then, ultimately completes his journey to Canaan. The novel suggests that the wanderings from Ur to Canaan were driven by a combination of strategic military objectives by Abraham's fellow Hebrews, and God's intention to found a theocracy of non-pagan people worthy of his government.

After the Flood depicts the life of the Hebrews from the apparent start of Abraham's interaction with God until the probable first realization by Abraham that he had failed to fulfill God's objective to perfection. The story concludes at the time of the expulsion of his first son, Ishmael, and Ishmael's mother, Hagar, from the community. This sad event has a past and continuing affect on world affairs.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone

It's 2050, and Dallas, Texas, is the most stable ground in North America. Following natural disasters, blistering solar radiation, and political policies that ignore citizens' rights, people need and want change and stability. With the appointment of Commandant Vincent Roman Allemande and his second-in-command, Marcia Beaudinot, one-world government will soon be realized. But peace and unity prove elusive.

The pair realizes that humans are in more despair than ever as weather, wars, religion, and politics continue to twist and change the human condition. Particularly contentious is the decision to locate armaments on the Mount of Megiddo, which has already witnessed the struggles of Assyrians, Canaanites, Egyptians, Greeks, Israelites, Persians, Philistines, and Romans. Vincent and Marcia become acutely aware that Megiddo is biblically prophesized as the gathering place for Armageddon.

Debates and conflicts over the ills that continue to beset society escalate, and many believe the rapture is coming. World leaders must prepare for it. As false religion evolves and emerges, God plans his overthrow of all governments. The intervention has begun.

"Endangered" provides plentiful food for thought regarding the future of our existence in the context of our current political and geophysical climate.

Who Knows God? examines the life of Jason 'Architekk' Jordan, an aspiring rapper and father of three, struggling to make ends meet in the Projects of Harlem. After being fired from his job and separated from his wife and kids, Architekk puts his all into his God given gift of music. During his journey for peace and prosperity Architekk faces hardship before finding happiness in unexpected places. The endeavors of his children; 19 year old Jayson Jordan Jr., 18 year old Hollis Jordan and 13 year old Gwinn Sessoms are also explored. A new father and husband Jayson Jordan Jr. is at a crossroad in his life. He is forced to make decisions that turn his making music hobby into prosperity. Junior goes on a multi-city tour with his father where he is exposed to a darker side of the rap game. Junior's commercial appeal eventually lands him a record deal, and the fast money and faster women compromise his values. Record sales sore while Junior's marriage and integrity plummet as he struggles to find himself; he wages a lyrical assault on his father that divides the family permanently. Hollis 'Honey' Jordan is a fiery, competitive, young lady in college on a scholarship for track and field. She suffers a career ending injury, which, along with the guidance of influential professors - is instrumental in changing her perspective on life. Hollis leaves school after only three semesters and starts her own business. She experiences the valleys and peaks of entrepreneurship and adulthood, but she's certain that God is with her until one of friends is murdered. Hollis' faith is shaken. She stops praying and eventually looses the discipline and enthusiasm that she bravely departed her world of normalcy with. Gwinn, the product of all the above - embodies the good, the bad, and the ugly of her family. A gang-banging, drug spot look-out, and conversely a sweet-heart and exceptional student, Gwinn is a fly girl with a fierce reputation. It rains and eventually pours on Gwinn as she finds herself at odds with those closest to her when her fast life and deceitful ways opens the flood gates of trouble. See what God has in store for Jason, Junior, Hollis and Gwinn in this edgy, fast paced, page- turner. The book is also packaged with a soundtrack with original music featuring characters and scenes from the novel.

Regardless of where and how you live, your body is harboring dozens if not hundreds of toxins that could be sabotaging your health. Low on energy? Dealing with chronic illness? Having trouble losing weight? Toxins might be to blame. From your mattress to your toothpaste to your nonstick pans to the food you eat and the (bottled) water you drink -- every day your body is bombarded with chemicals that can alter the way your body works, affecting its natural processes and capacity to heal and maintain vibrancy. Even though we are built to handle foreign substances effectively, our liver and other organs simply cannot cope with today's glut of toxins, many of which are too foreign and toxic for our bodies to manage well. This ultimately causes us to age prematurely, to gain weight, and to become more prone to disease.

"The Detox Strategy" by Brenda Watson, C.N.C., who is the bestselling author of "The Fiber35 Diet: Nature's Weight Loss Secret," a PBS mainstay, and an expert on internal cleansing and detoxification, introduces us to the revolutionary RENEW program (Reduce, Eliminate, Nourish, Energize, Wellness), which aids in reversing the effects of aging and rejuvenating the body and mind. The program offers a holistic approach to protecting and nurturing your body's innate purification physiology. The result is a higher quality of life, more energy, longevity.

"The Detox Strategy" reveals: The truth about where toxins come from and how they affect our bodies How toxins can accelerate the aging process by causing poor health and chronic disease How to determine your individual level of toxic exposure and the steps you can take to reduce it Why efforts to cleanse and detoxify the bodyare an essential part of enhancing one's energy and vitality and preserving overall health How maintaining a cleaner, more vibrant body can affect longevity

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