In this biography, White chronicles Swedenborg's early life, including his education and diverse interests in science, engineering, and philosophy. Born in Stockholm in 1688, Swedenborg displayed exceptional intellect and curiosity from a young age, eventually earning recognition for his contributions to various fields, including anatomy and metallurgy. White emphasizes Swedenborg’s accomplishments in science, illustrating how his scientific background informed his later theological insigh...

While the ancient Roman pantheon in many ways resembles that of ancient Greece, there is much that sets apart Roman mythology. Romans also borrowed from the religions of ancient Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Middle East, and legendary figures such as Romulus and Remus, tied closely to the history of Rome, feature prominently in ancient stories. The major and lesser figures of Roman mythology are presented in this vibrant volume with sidebars spotlighting related facts and concepts about Roman...

In "Life of Emanuel Swedenborg," William White meticulously chronicles the extraordinary life and works of the 18th-century Swedish mystic, scientist, and philosopher, Emanuel Swedenborg. The narrative is imbued with a rich literary style that combines biographical detail with philosophical inquiry, reflecting the period's Enlightenment ethos. White delves into Swedenborg's pivotal contributions to theology and science, exploring his unique visions of the spiritual realm and their impact o...

This book brings together all the key evidence on recovery capital measurement and its application. It offers a clear and accessible overview of the development of the strengths-based approach in addressing behavioural health issues and quantifying and measuring recovery capital, along with the evidence base for this approach.The book sets out the proven benefits of this approach to measuring and bolstering addiction recovery, demonstrating the impact of the approach in improving t...

This book explores the preaching and printing of sermons by royalists during the English Revolution. While scholars have long recognised the central role played by preachers in driving forward the parliamentarian war-effort, the use of the pulpit by the king’s supporters has rarely been considered. The Lord’s battle, however, argues that the pulpit offered an especially vital platform for clergymen who opposed the dramatic changes in Church and state that England experienced in th...

This book is a biography of the great Swedish philosopher and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg. It contains an account of his life, descriptions of his visions, summaries of his major religious works, and a description of his disciples after his death.

This book lays out an action plan with some room for improvisation. Will we have the courage to act? Kicking the proverbial can down the road feels easy in the moment but can lead to devastating consequences. The point of a system redesign is to acknowledge we have a broken monetary system, that has drifted far away from serving “We the People” . There is a growing recognition, even within the Federal Reserve, that something is wrong. The needed actions described here on money and banking ...

Mutual-help groups have proliferated, diversified and adapted to emerging substance-related trends over the past 75 years, and have been the focus of rigorous research for the past 30 years. This book reviews the history of mutual support groups for addiction that have arisen as adjuncts or alternatives to Twelve Step Programs, including secular mutual support groups like Secular Organization for Sobriety, Smart Recovery and Women for Sobriety, and faith-based mutual support groups like Ce...

Rainmaker takes you on adventures around the world, universe, galaxies and beyond. Children learn to appreciate colors of the world. Rainmaker is action, adventure, excitement and is beautifully illustrated.

The addictions treatment field is reaching a tipping point that is revolutionizing the ways that behavioral health leaders think about people with alcohol and other drug problemsand how services and systems are developed. Recovery Management / Recovery Oriented Systems of Care contains six monographs by renowned recovery advocate William L. While and colleagues. These monographs provide insight and analysis of the topics important to todays addiction counselors and recovery coaches: recove...

Alcohol Problems in the United States: Twenty Years of Treatment Perspective presents an overview of trends in the treatment of alcohol problems over a 20-year period from three vantage points: broader treatment perspectives, experienced views from the field, and personal perspectives. Some of the field's foremost experts, including Alcoholics Anonymous historian Dr. Ernest Kurtz and Dr. Robert Sparks, who chaired the committee that authored the Institute of Medicine’s highly influential s...

A compelling account of the life of British novelist William Hale White penned by himself. White published his early works under the pseudonym Mark Rutherford. First published in 1881 this autobiography chronicles the various stages of Whites life beginning with his childhood. Highly informative!