An approachable overview of the nature, purpose, and functional roles of chaplaincyChaplaincy is unlike any other kind of ministry. It involves working outside a church, without a congregation, usually in a secular organization. It requires ministering to those with starkly different religious convictions, many of whom may never enter a house of worship. It is, as Alan Baker writes, "ministry in motion." Those who are embarking upon this unique and specialized call deserve...

Transform Your Life with the Power of CBT: A Step-by-Step Guide to Overcoming Alcohol AddictionAre you tired of the cycle of alcohol addiction? Do you want to regain control over your life and build a future filled with hope and fulfillment? If so, the "CBT Workbook for Adults with Alcohol Addiction" is your essential companion on the journey to lasting recovery.This comprehensive workbook is designed specifically for adults seeking to break free from alcoho...

Drug addiction is a complex and multifaceted disease that affects millions of individuals worldwide, regardless of age, gender, or socioeconomic status.It impacts not only the individual struggling with addiction but also their loved ones, communities, and society as a whole. However, amidst the darkness of drug addiction, there is hope for recovery. And that's where this book comes in...Inside this book, you will fin...

This book chronicles the once-vibrant hot rod scene in California's San Fernando Valley--from the iconic Bob's Big Boy drive-in to the San Fernando drag strip. Author and Los Angeles native, Tony Baker, grew up in Hollywood during the height of the sixties hot-rod scene. He has written six books on the subject of motor sports in California for Arcadia Publishing and has had articles published in Hot Rod magazine, Hot Rod Deluxe , and Rodder's Journal as well as regional history publication...

In the Wyrd Wild West, anything can happen and you never know who just might be a bit "wyrd." Enjoy these eleven stories showcasing the weirdness of a west that could have existed and just might yet.When the winds whistle over the prairies and the skulls begin to talk, the adventures truly begin.

"Browning's Shorter Poems" showcases Robert Browning's mastery of poetic form and psychological depth. With a collection that spans several decades, Browning's verse employs dramatic monologues, lyrical expressions, and vivid imagery to explore themes of love, faith, and human struggle. His unique stylistic choices, including intricate rhyme schemes and compelling narrative techniques, situate him as a transformative figure in Victorian poetry, pushing boundaries while retaining accessibil...

Drawing on affect theory and the key themes of attachment, disruption and belonging, this book examines the ways in which our placed surroundings – whether urban design, border management or organisations – shape and form experiences of gender.Bringing together key debates across the fields of sociology, geography and organisation studies, the book sets out new theoretical ground to examine and consolidate shared experiences of what it means to be in or out of place.Contrib...

In "Browning's Shorter Poems," Robert Browning showcases his mastery of dramatic monologue and lyrical expression, distilling profound human emotions into concise, impactful verses. This collection features a range of themes from love and loss to moral complexities and existential inquiries, all wrapped in Browning's rich, often intricate language. The poems reflect the Victorian era's preoccupation with psychological depth, as Browning deftly explores the inner workings of the human mind ...

John Thomas and his sister are headed towards happiness and fortune in the promising, but indeed Wild West...

This brief highlights issues relating to military service members’ expression of violence outside of the military due to the constant readiness for or the exposure to organized violence. It investigates how service members are affected by these experiences, considering both the exacerbation of aggressive traits and the impact it has on mental health.The chapters address the following types of non-combat related violence:Suicide and Self-Harm in the MilitaryM...

Cliff is on a man-hunt for the scum who violated and killed his sister and her daughter and husband. On his quest, he comes to the rescue of two young Crow maidens captured by Cheyenne warriors, using his weaponry skills to the fullest. Soon he is admitted in their Crow camp and falls helplessly in love with the elder sister of the maidens, Bright Star, who falls equally in love with this white eyes. Meeting the challenges that face him, he is soon named White Warrior, but peace does not c...

Johnny Long returns home from the brutal Civil War to Liberty, Texas anxious to rejoin his parents and sisters. Instead, he finds only the crumbling remains of his home with the dusty graves of his murdered loved ones nearby. Determined to start his life anew, he sets out and finds the unexpected: friendship, revenge, violence—and love.