Black CopBy: Michael T. MorrisonBlack Cop is author Michael T. Morrison’s story as a young black cop navigating experiences in predominately white police departments. As the general population is unaware of the racism experienced by black officers, Morrison’s story shares an insightful and interesting read into a world many do not know. The current racial climate in the United States makes his story relevant and educational, from his early days in poverty to his time in the...

A Guide to Re-thinking the Rhythm of Our Days"Most of us don't take the time to contemplate how meaningful our lives are. We're too busy. Everydayness inspires a blueprint for moment-by-moment gratitude, for conscious quality of every waking hour. If we all agree that life is terribly short, this book gives some relief to that pressure. It offers a path to conscious meaning and joy on a daily basis. If you're seeking to define and connect with the values you ch...

In the quaint town of Willow Creek, where secrets whisper through the wind, a captivating tale unfolds. "Say and Seal, Volume 1" introduces us to the enigmatic Say and Seal family, whose lives are intertwined with a web of love, betrayal, and hidden truths. As the pages turn, we delve into the heart-wrenching journey of two sisters, Ruth and Helen, whose destinies collide in a whirlwind of passion, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family. With each twist and turn, the secrets that h...

This book sets out a critical sociological approach to ‘personalised medicine’ (PM), not only highlighting its limitations and flaws but also emphasising its hopeful potentialities for a better medicine in the future.Bringing together perspectives from science and technology studies, medical sociology, law, and bioethics, this book traces PM from its historical roots in disease classification and predictive genetics to its data-driven present of digital infrastructures, algorithmic...

How does the Bible describe the birth of Jesus, and what lessons can we learn from the way that our Savior was born?This is a collection of articles from Grace Communion International. Articles about the Incarnation are in a separate e-book.

Can we use words to make ourselves feel and actually bebetter? Michael Morrison certainly thinks so, and in thisinsightful guide he tells us about the transformationalpower of language. In doing so, he delves into suchconcepts as neuro-linguistic programming (NLP),Lamarckian evolution theory, the Biology of Belief, Cell-Level Healing, the power of prayer (in health as well assickness), the Gaia Hypothesis, and Earth Hour.As current co...

This is a paraphrase, designed for easy reading, not for serious study. Paraphrases are commentaries in disguise – people put their own ideas into the text. This is unavoidable – even a translation must make choices about the meaning of words. But in a paraphrase, we must often ask, What does this mean? We want to say the same thing, in the way that we might explain it to a child who lives in a city, not the agricultural world of first-century Judea. In this paraphrase, we explain theologi...

As a person born with cystic fibrosis, though not defined by his illness, Michael E Morrison knows better than most how Western medicine works. In the midst of his daily, very painful treatments, not surprisingly he found himself asking, Is Western medicine the best way forward? In this well researched and detailed exploration of alternative medicine, Morrison looks at the work of Joo de Deus at the Casa de Dom Incio in Brazil; the method and benefits of Buteyko breathing; the use of energ...

In one volume here is everything you need to conduct fieldwork in archaeology. The Archaeologist's Field Handbook is designed for every kind of archaeological practice, from simple site recordings to professional consultancies and anyone who wants to record heritage sites responsibly.This hands-on manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to undertake and successfully complete fieldwork in all fields of archaeology, from Indigenous to historical to landscape work. C...

The key to a happy retirement may be . . . not retiring. Work because you want to, not because you have to, to achieve balance, health, and purpose in your life after full-time employment.The rules of retirement have changed and there’s more at risk than ever. People are living longer and have to finance as many years in retirement as they had in their entire working career. So what will thirty or forty years, or more, in retirement look like for you?The ol...

Christians have different views of the millennium of Revelation 20. Some believe it is occurring now; some believe it will occur before Christ returns, and some believe it will happen after he returns. Equally sincere, equally Bible-believing Christians disagree. Is it necessary for us to disagree? What do we have in common?

REA's MAXnotes for William Shakespeare's Richard IIThe MAXnotes offers a comprehensive summary and analysis of Richard II and a biography of William Shakespeare. Places the events of the play in historical context and discusses each act in detail. Includes study questions and answers along with topics for papers and sample outlines.