Author: Martin Knight
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1839404000
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Is it true that the apple never falls far from the tree? Throughout history, you see examples where criminality seems to run in the family. From the Ptolemaic dynasty that terrorized Greek Egypt to the modern mafia, familial ties often dictate your relationship to violence, cruelty and the law. Evil Families examines just this, using case studies from across history. These include the Qing Dynasty of Ancient China, the cannibalistic Beane family in 15th century Scotland, the Stafflebacks of Kansas and the Messina brothers of London's West End. This book is about murder, madness, lust and ruthless ambition, as well as those devastating cases where family members gang up and cause harm other relatives. Everyone strives to protect their own family, but what cruelties are concealed by these bonds of blood?
Evil Families
Author: Martin Knight
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1839404000
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Is it true that the apple never falls far from the tree? Throughout history, you see examples where criminality seems to run in the family. From the Ptolemaic dynasty that terrorized Greek Egypt to the modern mafia, familial ties often dictate your relationship to violence, cruelty and the law. Evil Families examines just this, using case studies from across history. These include the Qing Dynasty of Ancient China, the cannibalistic Beane family in 15th century Scotland, the Stafflebacks of Kansas and the Messina brothers of London's West End. This book is about murder, madness, lust and ruthless ambition, as well as those devastating cases where family members gang up and cause harm other relatives. Everyone strives to protect their own family, but what cruelties are concealed by these bonds of blood?
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1839404000
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Is it true that the apple never falls far from the tree? Throughout history, you see examples where criminality seems to run in the family. From the Ptolemaic dynasty that terrorized Greek Egypt to the modern mafia, familial ties often dictate your relationship to violence, cruelty and the law. Evil Families examines just this, using case studies from across history. These include the Qing Dynasty of Ancient China, the cannibalistic Beane family in 15th century Scotland, the Stafflebacks of Kansas and the Messina brothers of London's West End. This book is about murder, madness, lust and ruthless ambition, as well as those devastating cases where family members gang up and cause harm other relatives. Everyone strives to protect their own family, but what cruelties are concealed by these bonds of blood?
September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
Author: David Potorti
Publisher: Akashic Books
ISBN: 0971920648
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Put together by a non-profit group of family members of September 11 victims, who have dedicated their time to finding alternatives to war as a response to personal and national tragedies, this book offers a collection of essays from the group's members and high profile supporters. Representing more than 50 family members, as well as more than 2000 supporters, the group has spoken in 25 states and eight foreign countries and has sent delegates to both Afghanistan and Iraq to meet with people who have also lost loved-ones due to terrorism and war.
Publisher: Akashic Books
ISBN: 0971920648
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Put together by a non-profit group of family members of September 11 victims, who have dedicated their time to finding alternatives to war as a response to personal and national tragedies, this book offers a collection of essays from the group's members and high profile supporters. Representing more than 50 family members, as well as more than 2000 supporters, the group has spoken in 25 states and eight foreign countries and has sent delegates to both Afghanistan and Iraq to meet with people who have also lost loved-ones due to terrorism and war.
Christ and Families
Author: J. N. Manokaran
Publisher: Centre for Contemporary Christianity
ISBN: 9380548559
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Family is challenged today in multivarious ways. Manokaran addresses the various issues faced by families from a scriptural and Christian perspective. In simple style but in practical wisdom he compiles the content of this book which I am glad to commend to all Christian families to edify them.
Publisher: Centre for Contemporary Christianity
ISBN: 9380548559
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Family is challenged today in multivarious ways. Manokaran addresses the various issues faced by families from a scriptural and Christian perspective. In simple style but in practical wisdom he compiles the content of this book which I am glad to commend to all Christian families to edify them.
Working with West Indian Families
Author: Sharon-Ann Gopaul-McNicol
Publisher: Guilford Press
ISBN: 9780898620245
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This volume is designed to enhance the cultural competence of mental health and educational professionals working with West Indian families. It provides a concise introduction to the historical, sociopolitical, family, and cultural contexts that shape the experiences of this growing immigrant population. Describing typical family structures, roles, and values, the author highlights inter-island differences as well as differences between African Americans and African West Indian Americans. Guidelines for culturally aware assessment, intervention, and training are presented, illustrated with sensitive clinical material. Ideal for practicing professionals, the book also serves as a text in graduate-level courses in multiculturalism, psychological assessment, linguistic assessment, educational assessment, and family therapy.
Publisher: Guilford Press
ISBN: 9780898620245
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This volume is designed to enhance the cultural competence of mental health and educational professionals working with West Indian families. It provides a concise introduction to the historical, sociopolitical, family, and cultural contexts that shape the experiences of this growing immigrant population. Describing typical family structures, roles, and values, the author highlights inter-island differences as well as differences between African Americans and African West Indian Americans. Guidelines for culturally aware assessment, intervention, and training are presented, illustrated with sensitive clinical material. Ideal for practicing professionals, the book also serves as a text in graduate-level courses in multiculturalism, psychological assessment, linguistic assessment, educational assessment, and family therapy.
Faith Steps for Military Families
Author: Lisa Nixon Phillips
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
ISBN: 1614489998
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
There is much preparation made in advance of an upcoming deployment, but sadly spiritual readiness rarely makes it on the check-off list.The military community agrees that war inflicts injuries to the souls of our service members, but faith is the glue that makes a difference in coping with adversity or when living under difficult circumstances such as the military lifestyle. Faith Steps for Military Families: Spiritual Readiness Through the Psalms of Ascent explores the themes of the fifteen Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134) in the book of Psalms in the Bible. These special psalms, packed full of rich and descriptive metaphors reveal common military themes such as traveling to or living in unfriendly environments, enduring dry and sometimes desperate times, mastering restlessness and dissatisfaction in a complex lifestyle, coping with unforeseen conditions, fear, lack of unity, and other topics. The ancient Israelites, called, Pilgrims in these Psalms of Ascent sung these psalms while traveling by foot to the great festivals of Jerusalem. Lisa Phillips, a retired military wife shares some of her experiences, while walking you through the meanings of these Psalms, then translates them into the lives of 21st century military families. These fifteen themes build resiliency and will revitalize your family’s spiritual foundation to persevere through the challenges of an arduous and stressful lifestyle. As you do, you’re on your way to deeper appreciation, devotion and fellowship with God. By unpacking the meanings of the metaphors, you’ll discover God’s methods and His nature in ways you’ve not likely thought of before. Like the early Israelites, military families are today’s pilgrims, always on a journey---always looking ahead to the next duty station. Military life can get overwhelming. Invite God on your unique journey and discover the fifteen key elements for laying the foundational stones to a stronger spiritual footing that leads to a life of blessings.
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
ISBN: 1614489998
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
There is much preparation made in advance of an upcoming deployment, but sadly spiritual readiness rarely makes it on the check-off list.The military community agrees that war inflicts injuries to the souls of our service members, but faith is the glue that makes a difference in coping with adversity or when living under difficult circumstances such as the military lifestyle. Faith Steps for Military Families: Spiritual Readiness Through the Psalms of Ascent explores the themes of the fifteen Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134) in the book of Psalms in the Bible. These special psalms, packed full of rich and descriptive metaphors reveal common military themes such as traveling to or living in unfriendly environments, enduring dry and sometimes desperate times, mastering restlessness and dissatisfaction in a complex lifestyle, coping with unforeseen conditions, fear, lack of unity, and other topics. The ancient Israelites, called, Pilgrims in these Psalms of Ascent sung these psalms while traveling by foot to the great festivals of Jerusalem. Lisa Phillips, a retired military wife shares some of her experiences, while walking you through the meanings of these Psalms, then translates them into the lives of 21st century military families. These fifteen themes build resiliency and will revitalize your family’s spiritual foundation to persevere through the challenges of an arduous and stressful lifestyle. As you do, you’re on your way to deeper appreciation, devotion and fellowship with God. By unpacking the meanings of the metaphors, you’ll discover God’s methods and His nature in ways you’ve not likely thought of before. Like the early Israelites, military families are today’s pilgrims, always on a journey---always looking ahead to the next duty station. Military life can get overwhelming. Invite God on your unique journey and discover the fifteen key elements for laying the foundational stones to a stronger spiritual footing that leads to a life of blessings.
Abraham and All the Families of the Earth
Author: J. Gerald Janzen
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 9780802801487
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Janzen stresses the theological themes permeating Genesis 12-50 as calling for theological reflection and religious response, and shows how the story of Israel's ancestors has continuing significance for all humankind.
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 9780802801487
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Janzen stresses the theological themes permeating Genesis 12-50 as calling for theological reflection and religious response, and shows how the story of Israel's ancestors has continuing significance for all humankind.
Sermons, Designed Chiefly for the Use of Villages and Families
Author: Thornhill Kidd
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christianity
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christianity
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Prayers for the Use of Christian Families. With an Essay on Family Religion, and a Table of Lessons for Family Worship. By Several Ministers
Author:
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ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Word Filled Families Walk in Truth
Author:
Publisher: John Barnett
ISBN: 1933561025
Category : Families
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
"When the Gospel of Jesus Christ entered the Roman world of the New Testament the landscape was very bleak. Christ's church was born into a world of mixed-up marriages and confused families. First-century believers had to learn the first principles of having godly marriages and families that please God. Twenty-first century believers face the same difficulties, but thankfully, God's plan has been the same in every age: His people are to have Word Filled Families! This book will instruct and challenge you in the Scriptures. By God's grace, you will be drawn to desire a Word-filled life as a man or a woman, a Word- filled marriage as a husband or wife, a Word-filled family as a father or mother, and a Word-filled prayer life as a couple in oneness of heart and mind" -- BACK COVER.
Publisher: John Barnett
ISBN: 1933561025
Category : Families
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
"When the Gospel of Jesus Christ entered the Roman world of the New Testament the landscape was very bleak. Christ's church was born into a world of mixed-up marriages and confused families. First-century believers had to learn the first principles of having godly marriages and families that please God. Twenty-first century believers face the same difficulties, but thankfully, God's plan has been the same in every age: His people are to have Word Filled Families! This book will instruct and challenge you in the Scriptures. By God's grace, you will be drawn to desire a Word-filled life as a man or a woman, a Word- filled marriage as a husband or wife, a Word-filled family as a father or mother, and a Word-filled prayer life as a couple in oneness of heart and mind" -- BACK COVER.
Short Discourses for the use of families
Author: Thomas Northcote TOLLER (Independent Minister, of Kettering.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description