Author: United States. Department of Commerce. Bureau of Standards. Committee on the Simplification of Paper Sizes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Paper industry
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
A-Z of Spirituality
Author: Steve Nolan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1137300930
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Spirituality is a multifaceted speciality; anyone who wants to understand it must look across a range of disciplines, which can often make it seem overwhelming and incomplete. This book will act as a reference resource for readers looking to develop their study of spirituality and its relevance to health and social care.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1137300930
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Spirituality is a multifaceted speciality; anyone who wants to understand it must look across a range of disciplines, which can often make it seem overwhelming and incomplete. This book will act as a reference resource for readers looking to develop their study of spirituality and its relevance to health and social care.
Report of the Committee on the Simplification of Paper Sizes and Other Data
Author: United States. Department of Commerce. Bureau of Standards. Committee on the Simplification of Paper Sizes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Paper industry
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Paper industry
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Life Stories
Author: Charlotte Linde
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195360842
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
All adult speakers in Western cultures have life stories argues Charlotte Linde, and the ways in which these life stories are formed and exchanged with others have a powerful effect on all of us. Life stories express our sense of self, who we are and how we got that way. According to Linde, we also use these stories to show that our lives can be understood as coherent, and to assert or negotiate group membership. These life stories take part in the highest level of social constructions, since they are built on cultural assumptions about what is expected in a life, what the norms for a successful life are, and what common or special belief systems are necessary to establish coherence. The life story, illuminated by this engrossing study, is a form of everyday discourse which has not previously been precisely defined or studied. It is an oral, discontinuous unit, consisting of stories which are retold in a variety of forms over a long period of time, and which may be revised and changed as the speaker comes to drop old meanings and add new ones to parts of the life story. The life story is a particularly rich and important area for study, because it represents a crossroads of linguistic structure and social practice. Linde's analysis is of importance to linguistics, as well as having broader implications for anthropology, psychology, and sociology.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195360842
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
All adult speakers in Western cultures have life stories argues Charlotte Linde, and the ways in which these life stories are formed and exchanged with others have a powerful effect on all of us. Life stories express our sense of self, who we are and how we got that way. According to Linde, we also use these stories to show that our lives can be understood as coherent, and to assert or negotiate group membership. These life stories take part in the highest level of social constructions, since they are built on cultural assumptions about what is expected in a life, what the norms for a successful life are, and what common or special belief systems are necessary to establish coherence. The life story, illuminated by this engrossing study, is a form of everyday discourse which has not previously been precisely defined or studied. It is an oral, discontinuous unit, consisting of stories which are retold in a variety of forms over a long period of time, and which may be revised and changed as the speaker comes to drop old meanings and add new ones to parts of the life story. The life story is a particularly rich and important area for study, because it represents a crossroads of linguistic structure and social practice. Linde's analysis is of importance to linguistics, as well as having broader implications for anthropology, psychology, and sociology.
Staying Alive
Author: Marya Schechtman
Publisher:
ISBN: 0199684871
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Offers a new way of thinking about the relation between personal identity and practical interests, seeing persons as unified loci of practical interaction and defining the identity of a person in terms of the unity of a characteristic kind of life.
Publisher:
ISBN: 0199684871
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Offers a new way of thinking about the relation between personal identity and practical interests, seeing persons as unified loci of practical interaction and defining the identity of a person in terms of the unity of a characteristic kind of life.
Night Call
Author: Robert Wicks
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190669659
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Caring for our family members, friends, and others is a central part of a rewarding life. For those in healing and helping professions such as medicine, nursing, education, psychotherapy, social work, ministry, and the military, the potential for a meaningful way of being may even become more possible. But, compassion is not easy. At times, concern for others can be personally devastating when we don't possess the right attitude and approach. Reaching out (and reflectively within) without being pulled down requires the wisdom that only arises out of the right combination of humility and knowledge. Night Call offers the stories and principles gleaned over many years of writing and mentoring for those in the helping and healing professions. The stories are offered in ways that foster compassionate caring while encouraging initiative in those who seek to personally deepen and share their lives with others -- especially in times of significant need. With this in mind, Dr. Wicks presents information on: · being a healing presence · mining fruits of the failures all of us must experience at times · the need to enjoy the daily "crumbs of alonetime" · the importance of a spirit of "unlearning" · developing a simple realistic self-care program · valuing informal or formal mentoring · recognizing the "3 calls" to which we must respond to as we psychologically develop · honoring life's most elusive psychological virtue (humility) Purposely brief, the chapters, as well as the sections in the "personal resiliency retreat" section at the end of the book, have as their goal a reconsideration of values, signature strengths, and simple approaches to living a resilient, rewarding life. Rather than presenting new breakthroughs, Night Call is designed to dust off what most of us already know, at some level, so we can freshly view the key approaches and techniques that provide increased psychological self-awareness and a potentially healthier sense of presence to others. The themes offered may have been forgotten, or become undervalued/set aside because of some of society's dysfunctional norms or unhelpful family influences. In response, this simple, countercultural book combines the value of essential self-compassion with caring for others in ways that provide the impetus for further exploration of a fuller narrative for both the readers of this work and unforeseen opportunities as well for those who are fortunate enough to cross their paths.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190669659
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Caring for our family members, friends, and others is a central part of a rewarding life. For those in healing and helping professions such as medicine, nursing, education, psychotherapy, social work, ministry, and the military, the potential for a meaningful way of being may even become more possible. But, compassion is not easy. At times, concern for others can be personally devastating when we don't possess the right attitude and approach. Reaching out (and reflectively within) without being pulled down requires the wisdom that only arises out of the right combination of humility and knowledge. Night Call offers the stories and principles gleaned over many years of writing and mentoring for those in the helping and healing professions. The stories are offered in ways that foster compassionate caring while encouraging initiative in those who seek to personally deepen and share their lives with others -- especially in times of significant need. With this in mind, Dr. Wicks presents information on: · being a healing presence · mining fruits of the failures all of us must experience at times · the need to enjoy the daily "crumbs of alonetime" · the importance of a spirit of "unlearning" · developing a simple realistic self-care program · valuing informal or formal mentoring · recognizing the "3 calls" to which we must respond to as we psychologically develop · honoring life's most elusive psychological virtue (humility) Purposely brief, the chapters, as well as the sections in the "personal resiliency retreat" section at the end of the book, have as their goal a reconsideration of values, signature strengths, and simple approaches to living a resilient, rewarding life. Rather than presenting new breakthroughs, Night Call is designed to dust off what most of us already know, at some level, so we can freshly view the key approaches and techniques that provide increased psychological self-awareness and a potentially healthier sense of presence to others. The themes offered may have been forgotten, or become undervalued/set aside because of some of society's dysfunctional norms or unhelpful family influences. In response, this simple, countercultural book combines the value of essential self-compassion with caring for others in ways that provide the impetus for further exploration of a fuller narrative for both the readers of this work and unforeseen opportunities as well for those who are fortunate enough to cross their paths.
The Psychology of the Language Learner
Author: Zoltán Dörnyei
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135704783
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
The scope of individual learner differences is broad, yet there is no current, comprehensive, and unified volume that provides an overview of the considerable amount of research conducted on various language learner differences, until now.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135704783
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
The scope of individual learner differences is broad, yet there is no current, comprehensive, and unified volume that provides an overview of the considerable amount of research conducted on various language learner differences, until now.
Agriculture Handbook
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Set includes revised editions of some issues.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Set includes revised editions of some issues.
The Joy of Sharing
Author: Charles Boyd
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1434315940
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
This book gives an insight into two very fascinating aspects of parapsychology, namely psychic phenomena, and reincarnation, which are closely linked. This would become apparent to you, as you become enthralled in the book. Parapsychology could be defined, as the scientific approach to paranormal activities, which are outside the domain of physical laws. Millions of people throughout the world are craving for answers to burning questions, such as: WHERE DID WE COME FROM ? WHY ARE WE HERE ? WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE ? This book provides answers to these, and other questions based on real life experiences, extensive research done by eminent psychiatrists, and case studies based on facts. The author has had several experiences, and these are analysed in detail. The entire book is in a question and answer format. The author has put himself in your position, and has anticipated the questions you would ask, and provides convincing answers. Some of the topics covered are 'near-death, ' and 'out-of-body' experiences, self and inner self, psychokinesis, super conscious, spirit guides, karma, 'continuation of vocational competence, ' karmic debts and illnesses, child/parent relationships, aptitudes and traits. This is an invaluable reference book, and an encyclopaedia of knowledge and facts; and should take pride of place on the bookshelves of every household. It explains in simple language the meaning, and purpose of life, and most importantly what positive steps you could take to change your life style. He points out that the adoption of the 'Charles Boyd Philosophy Of Life' principles could lead you to a life full of unconditional love, peace and harmony, humility, compassion, and selfless service. He is confident you could thereafter look forward to a better, and spiritually richer life now, and in the life to come.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1434315940
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
This book gives an insight into two very fascinating aspects of parapsychology, namely psychic phenomena, and reincarnation, which are closely linked. This would become apparent to you, as you become enthralled in the book. Parapsychology could be defined, as the scientific approach to paranormal activities, which are outside the domain of physical laws. Millions of people throughout the world are craving for answers to burning questions, such as: WHERE DID WE COME FROM ? WHY ARE WE HERE ? WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE ? This book provides answers to these, and other questions based on real life experiences, extensive research done by eminent psychiatrists, and case studies based on facts. The author has had several experiences, and these are analysed in detail. The entire book is in a question and answer format. The author has put himself in your position, and has anticipated the questions you would ask, and provides convincing answers. Some of the topics covered are 'near-death, ' and 'out-of-body' experiences, self and inner self, psychokinesis, super conscious, spirit guides, karma, 'continuation of vocational competence, ' karmic debts and illnesses, child/parent relationships, aptitudes and traits. This is an invaluable reference book, and an encyclopaedia of knowledge and facts; and should take pride of place on the bookshelves of every household. It explains in simple language the meaning, and purpose of life, and most importantly what positive steps you could take to change your life style. He points out that the adoption of the 'Charles Boyd Philosophy Of Life' principles could lead you to a life full of unconditional love, peace and harmony, humility, compassion, and selfless service. He is confident you could thereafter look forward to a better, and spiritually richer life now, and in the life to come.
Getting Things Done When You Are Not in Charge
Author: Geoffrey M Bellman
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1605092843
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Bellman shares his techniques for enlisting key people in the cause of getting work done when someone else is in control of the project.
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1605092843
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Bellman shares his techniques for enlisting key people in the cause of getting work done when someone else is in control of the project.
Melville and His Circle
Author: William B. Dillingham
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 0820332720
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Herman Melville is a towering figure in American literature--arguably the country's greatest nineteenth-century writer. Revising a number of entrenched misunderstandings about Melville in his later years, this is a remarkable and unprecedented account of the aged author giving himself over to a life of the mind. Focusing exclusively on a period usually associated with the waning of Melville's literary powers, William B. Dillingham shows that he was actually concentrating and intensifying his thoughts on art and creativity to a greater degree than ever before. Biographers have written little about Melville's deceptively "quiet" years after the publication of the long poem Clarel in 1876 and before his death in 1891. It was a time when he saw few friends or acquaintances, answered most of his letters as briefly as possible, and declined most social invitations. But for Melville, as for Emily Dickinson, such outward appearances belied an intense, engaged inner life. If for no other reason, Dillingham reminds us, this period merits more discerning attention because it was then that Melville produced Billy Budd as well as an impressive number of new and revised poems--while working full-time as a customs inspector for more than half of those years. What sustained Melville during that final period of ill health and near-poverty, says Dillingham, was his "circle," not of close friends but of works by a number of writers that he read with appreciative, yet discriminating, affinity, including Matthew Arnold, James Thomson, Arthur Schopenhauer, and Honore de Balzac. Dillingham relates these readings to Melville's own poetry and prose and to a rich variety of largely underappreciated topics relevant to Melville's later life, from Buddhism, the School of Pessimism, and New York intellectual life to Melville's job at the ever-corrupt customs house, his fear of disgrace and increased self-absorption, and his engagement with both the picturesque and the metaphorical power of roses in art and literature. This portrait of the great writer's final years is at once a biography, an intellectual history, and a discerning reading of his mature work. By showing that Melville's isolation was a conscious intellectual decision rather than a psychological quirk, Melville and His Circle reveals much that is new and challenging about Melville himself and about our notions of age and the persistence of imagination and creativity.
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 0820332720
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Herman Melville is a towering figure in American literature--arguably the country's greatest nineteenth-century writer. Revising a number of entrenched misunderstandings about Melville in his later years, this is a remarkable and unprecedented account of the aged author giving himself over to a life of the mind. Focusing exclusively on a period usually associated with the waning of Melville's literary powers, William B. Dillingham shows that he was actually concentrating and intensifying his thoughts on art and creativity to a greater degree than ever before. Biographers have written little about Melville's deceptively "quiet" years after the publication of the long poem Clarel in 1876 and before his death in 1891. It was a time when he saw few friends or acquaintances, answered most of his letters as briefly as possible, and declined most social invitations. But for Melville, as for Emily Dickinson, such outward appearances belied an intense, engaged inner life. If for no other reason, Dillingham reminds us, this period merits more discerning attention because it was then that Melville produced Billy Budd as well as an impressive number of new and revised poems--while working full-time as a customs inspector for more than half of those years. What sustained Melville during that final period of ill health and near-poverty, says Dillingham, was his "circle," not of close friends but of works by a number of writers that he read with appreciative, yet discriminating, affinity, including Matthew Arnold, James Thomson, Arthur Schopenhauer, and Honore de Balzac. Dillingham relates these readings to Melville's own poetry and prose and to a rich variety of largely underappreciated topics relevant to Melville's later life, from Buddhism, the School of Pessimism, and New York intellectual life to Melville's job at the ever-corrupt customs house, his fear of disgrace and increased self-absorption, and his engagement with both the picturesque and the metaphorical power of roses in art and literature. This portrait of the great writer's final years is at once a biography, an intellectual history, and a discerning reading of his mature work. By showing that Melville's isolation was a conscious intellectual decision rather than a psychological quirk, Melville and His Circle reveals much that is new and challenging about Melville himself and about our notions of age and the persistence of imagination and creativity.