A rediscovered modern classic: a life-affirming account of one man's journey into blindness*'*A gift to the whole of humanity' Cathy RentzenbrinkDays before the birth of his first son, writer and academic John M. Hull started to go blind. He would lose his sight entirely, unable to distinguish any sense of light or shadow. Isolated and claustrophobic, he sank into a deep depression. Soon, he had forgotten what his wife and daughter looked like.In Notes on Blindn...

Après avoir lutté des années durant contre des disques noirs qui envahissaient sa vue et subi plusieurs interventions chirurgicales, John Hull est devenu aveugle en 1983. Pour ne pas sombrer dans le désespoir, et pour tenter de comprendre, il raconte. La douleur de perdre le souvenir du visage de ses enfants, de sa femme. De sourire mécaniquement lors d'une conversation sans pouvoir distinguer en retour l'esquisse d'un sourire chez son interlocuteur. L'image qui tombe à jamais dans le néan...

There is a huge need for churches to be more inclusive – some might be more inclusive in some areas than others (both in attitude and resources), but on the whole this is a massive failing of churches. Most church leaders recognise this failing but lack the resources and understanding to effect meaningful change. The Inclusive Church Resources aim to educate, to reflect theologically and to provide practical advice and guidance. Each book contains first-hand personal experiences of people ...

‘It’s a gift. Not a gift I want, but it is a gift.’Days before the birth of his first son, writer and academic John M. Hull started to go blind. He would lose his sight entirely, plunged into darkness, unable to distinguish any sense of light or shadow. Isolated and claustrophobic, he sank into a deep depression. Soon, he had forgotten what his wife and daughter looked like. In Notes on Blindness, John reveals his profound sense of loss, his altered perceptions of time and space, o...

Living a purpose driven life requires inspiration and reinforcement from trusted spiritual leaders. Purpose is a collection of speeches and sermons from the pastors of popular mega-churches and best selling authors. You'll have unlimited access to spiritual leaders and trusted leaders, on your schedule.Listen to these programs on the subway, during vacation, in your home or at the gym. From discovering meaning in your life to finding peace, the Purpose audio suite offers hours of i...

The Mid-Norfolk Railway is a distinctive heritage line which runs for nearly 12 miles through the rolling Norfolk countryside between the market towns of Dereham and Wymondham. Deservedly popular with families as well as enthusiasts, the railway offers a range of enticing days out by rail through a well-balanced blend of steam and diesel services.After passenger services ended in 1969, freight traffic survived for another twenty years. That lifeline meant local people had time to p...

In the years following its near-bankruptcy in 1976 until the end of the 1980s, New York City came to epitomize the debt-driven, deal-oriented, economic boom of the Reagan era. Exploring the interplay between social structural change and political power during this period, John Mollenkopf asks why a city with a large minority population and a long tradition of liberalism elected a conservative mayor who promoted real-estate development and belittled minority activists. Through a careful ana...

We all face critical forks in the road-marriage, the death of a loved one, the birth of a child, or a personal health crisis. How are we to pray at these junctures? Perhaps our instinct is to send up a quick "911" prayer, but authors John Hull and Tim Elmore demonstrate how by praying the right prayer at the right time, we can see the incredible impact of what God can do.Scripture offers countless examples of men and women who prayed strategically and saw results. Remember Solomon'...

RISK MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSTHE GOLD STANDARD IN FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT TEXTBOOKSIn the newly revised sixth edition of Risk Management and Financial Institutions, celebrated risk and derivatives expert John C. Hull delivers an incisive and comprehensive discussion of financial risk and financial institution regulation. In the book, you’ll learn to understand the financial markets, the risks they pose to various kin...

This audiobook narrated by John Telfer shares some of Jung's greatest insights about dreams and their meaningDream analysis is a distinctive and foundational part of analytical psychology, the school of psychology founded by C. G. Jung and his successors. These essays, written by Jung between 1909 and 1945, reveal his most essential views about dreaming. Through these studies, Jung grew to understand that dreams are themselves a language through which the soul commu...

Ci sono libri che sembrano sottrarsi a ogni giudizio o classificazione, perché parlano da un luogo così distante che è difficile anche solo individuarne la fisionomia. Sono porte che si aprono su altri mondi – mondi nei quali, senza di loro, ci sarebbe impossibile entrare. Libri come questo, straordinario, di John M. Hull: una delle più precise e asciutte testimonianze su che cosa significhi quel particolare stato della vita e della coscienza che chiamiamo «cecità» – dalle operazioni quoti...

Als der Universitätsdozent John Hull erblindet, ist er Anfang 40. Er hat kurz zuvor geheiratet, ein Baby ist unterwegs. Seine Erfahrungen, was es heißt, das Augenlicht zu verlieren, hält er täglich auf Tonband fest. „Im Dunkeln sehen“ ist aber nicht nur eine Erzählung über den Kampf mit dem Unabwendbaren. Das Buch schildert auch die Entdeckung einer anderen als der sichtbaren Welt, für die uns Sehenden die Sinne fehlen. Eine Welt, die mit Ohren, Füßen, Haut und Haaren wahrgenommen wird. Hu...