Michael White, one of the founders of narrative therapy, is back with his first major publication since the seminal Narrative Means to Therapeutic Ends, which Norton published in 1990.Maps of Narrative Practice provides brand new practical and accessible accounts of the major areas of narrative practice that White has developed and taught over the years, so that readers may feel confident when utilizing this approach in their practices. The book c...

Final thoughts from the now-deceased leader of narrative therapy.Michael White’s untimely death deprived therapists of a leading light. Here, available for the first time in book form, is a collection of the work he left behind—writings on topics dear to the psychotherapeutic world: turning points in therapy, conversations, resistance and therapist responsibility, couples therapy, and narrative responses to trauma.

Winner of two 2014 Catholic Press Awards: Pastoral Ministry (First Place) and Design and Production (Honorable Mention).Drawing on the wisdom gleaned from thriving mega-churches and innovative business leaders while anchoring their vision in the Eucharistic center of Catholic faith, Fr. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran present the compelling and inspiring story to how they brought their parish back to life.Rebuilt: Awakening the Faithful, Re...

Echoes of Britain: Stonehenge: Sun, Stone and Mystery explores the story of Britain's most famous prehistoric monument, from its earliest earthworks and cremation burials to the raising of the great sarsens, the long journey of the bluestones, the mystery of its alignments, and the many myths that have gathered around it.Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout, this accessible and atmospheric history brings Stonehenge to life not as a frozen ruin, but as a monument shaped...

Wagner's operatic works rank with the supreme achievements of western culture. But acceptance of Wagner's musical genius is tempered by feelings of misgiving and many believe the composer's underlying ideas to be indefensible. A self-styled social revolutionary, Wagner thought the world could be redeemed through vegetarianism and Aryan philosophy.Introducing Wagner: A Graphic Guide separates the composer's art from the ideas and the arrogant destructive personal behaviour of the man...

Dave arrives in the middle of the night.No collar. No owner. No chip. No explanation.Jack takes him in because that is what you do with a dog who appears on your doorstep looking as though he has always belonged there. Jack is not looking for company. He has only just moved to the isolated village of Thistledene Parva to be alone, to be quiet, and to recover from something he does not yet have the words for.Dave has other ideas.Slowly, and ...

The story of the trial of visionary philosopher Giordano Bruno. "A nice overview of the conflict between religion and philosophy in the Renaissance." — Publishers WeeklyGiordano Bruno challenged everything in his pursuit of an all-embracing system of thought. This not only brought him patronage from powerful figures of the day but also put him in direct conflict with the Catholic Church. Arrested by the Inquisition and tried as a heretic, Bruno was imprison...

Rani Lakshmibai, often referred to as the "Rani of Jhansi," is celebrated for her bravery, leadership, and patriotism. She became a symbol of resistance and a national icon due to her role in leading her troops against the British East India Company during the uprising. The comparison to Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc) in the title underscores her status as a female warrior and leader who fought valiantly for her country's freedom.Michael White's biography delves into Rani Lakshmibai's early li...

This is the story of a child growing up in the foster home system. Experience all the joys and sorrow someone has to go through to make it. You will laugh,cry,become angry all while embracing yourself and your heart to believe in the human heart

Winner of a third-place award in the grief and bereavement category from the Catholic Media Association.A friend’s child dies; a parent gets a cancer diagnosis; your spouse loses their job. Sometimes life and God’s plan don’t make sense and we end up feeling hurt and angry.In Seriously, God?, Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran explore the denial, doubt, and betrayal we experience when we face hardship, pain, and grief, and they encourage us to lean...

If you're a writer who wants more direct control over both your writing and its publication, A Publishing Panacea: How to Be Your Own Publisher in the Digital Age is just the resource for you. You'll learn the basics of Print on Demand, finding a distribution partner, manuscript formatting, eBook preparation, and much more in this power-packed primer. It's time to take control of your published writing for good!

L. Michael White, one of the world's foremost scholars on the origins of Christianity, provides the complete, astonishing story of how Christianity grew from the personal vision of a humble Jewish peasant living in a remote province of the Roman Empire into the largest organized religion in the world.Rather than reading the New Testament straight through in its traditional, or "canonical" order, From Jesus to Christianity takes a historical approach. Looking at the individ...