Author: Thomas Szasz
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
ISBN: 9780815607687
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Responding to the controversy surrounding drug use and drug criminalization, Thomas Szasz suggests that the "therapeutic state" has overstepped its bounds in labeling certain drugs as "dangerous" substances and incarcerating drug "addicts" in order to cure them. Szasz shows that such policies scapegoat certain drugs as well as the persons who sell, buy, or use them; and 'misleadingly pathologize the "drug problem" by defining disapproved drug use as "disease" and efforts to change the behavior as "treatment." Readers will find in Szasz's arguments a cogent and committed response to a worldwide debate.
Ceremonial Chemistry
Author: Thomas Szasz
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
ISBN: 9780815607687
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Responding to the controversy surrounding drug use and drug criminalization, Thomas Szasz suggests that the "therapeutic state" has overstepped its bounds in labeling certain drugs as "dangerous" substances and incarcerating drug "addicts" in order to cure them. Szasz shows that such policies scapegoat certain drugs as well as the persons who sell, buy, or use them; and 'misleadingly pathologize the "drug problem" by defining disapproved drug use as "disease" and efforts to change the behavior as "treatment." Readers will find in Szasz's arguments a cogent and committed response to a worldwide debate.
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
ISBN: 9780815607687
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Responding to the controversy surrounding drug use and drug criminalization, Thomas Szasz suggests that the "therapeutic state" has overstepped its bounds in labeling certain drugs as "dangerous" substances and incarcerating drug "addicts" in order to cure them. Szasz shows that such policies scapegoat certain drugs as well as the persons who sell, buy, or use them; and 'misleadingly pathologize the "drug problem" by defining disapproved drug use as "disease" and efforts to change the behavior as "treatment." Readers will find in Szasz's arguments a cogent and committed response to a worldwide debate.
Bodies and Souls
Author: John Rechy
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
ISBN: 1555847242
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
“A memorable feast . . . powerful, chilling, moving . . . extraordinary” from the bestselling author of City of Night and The Sexual Outlaw (Los Angeles Times). An exceptional novel from the bestselling author of the modern classic City of Night, Bodies and Souls is a portrait of modern Los Angeles on an epic scale, “the most spiritual and physical of cities.” Gorgeous, seedy, and striving, the Los Angeles of Rechy’s imagination is a magnetic city that draws to it the nation’s brightest and darkest energies—characters that include a female porn superstar; a young Chicano punk-rock fan; a Bel Air matron and her tyrannical husband, a Supreme Court judge; an aging male stripper; a black maid with apocalyptic visions; and a cynical TV anchorwoman. Through this rich tapestry of human struggle, Rechy paints a lush portrait of a paradise lost but also a heroic odyssey in search of redemption. “Masterful . . . one of the most important novels of the year.” —Dallas Times Herald “There’s so much energy, ambition, and humor in Bodies and Souls that the phrase ‘scarred beauty’ might well describe the novel.” —The New York Times Book Review “Brilliant portraits of modern lives . . . superb.” —San Francisco Chronicle “Rechy is very good at evoking the seamier side of the streets, and he is masterful in funny, graphic sex scenes.” —Publishers Weekly
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
ISBN: 1555847242
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
“A memorable feast . . . powerful, chilling, moving . . . extraordinary” from the bestselling author of City of Night and The Sexual Outlaw (Los Angeles Times). An exceptional novel from the bestselling author of the modern classic City of Night, Bodies and Souls is a portrait of modern Los Angeles on an epic scale, “the most spiritual and physical of cities.” Gorgeous, seedy, and striving, the Los Angeles of Rechy’s imagination is a magnetic city that draws to it the nation’s brightest and darkest energies—characters that include a female porn superstar; a young Chicano punk-rock fan; a Bel Air matron and her tyrannical husband, a Supreme Court judge; an aging male stripper; a black maid with apocalyptic visions; and a cynical TV anchorwoman. Through this rich tapestry of human struggle, Rechy paints a lush portrait of a paradise lost but also a heroic odyssey in search of redemption. “Masterful . . . one of the most important novels of the year.” —Dallas Times Herald “There’s so much energy, ambition, and humor in Bodies and Souls that the phrase ‘scarred beauty’ might well describe the novel.” —The New York Times Book Review “Brilliant portraits of modern lives . . . superb.” —San Francisco Chronicle “Rechy is very good at evoking the seamier side of the streets, and he is masterful in funny, graphic sex scenes.” —Publishers Weekly
The Church of the Living God
Author: Grace Otegbade
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1491887745
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
This book is special, unusual, but not formidable. You can hardly fully read it without the bible; so it is designed to attract Christian world. Because of the long-standing Church controversies about being under grace, and not under the law, there are confl icting ideas of what bornagain Christians obligations to the Lord are supposed to be if you are under grace. This book attempts to clarify this, in details, and should settle the matter for true truth seekers for good. Th is is one of the highlights of the book because this matter touches, not only life, but eternal life too. It points out (not with proud holier- than- thou attitude) areas of life Christians need examine & improve upon, with Gods help- but it is not a book of doom and gloom. With every such area attention is drawn to, there are way outs and exhortation of what can be done. pointing to God, (not the books author) for the Answers. The author hopes you will not hate the book, but welcome it as Exhortations from a loving sister to her well-beloved fellow Christians, and prays it serves as ladder to Newness of life in the Lord Jesus Christ. The book enhances the loving kindness of God to us; and gently tries to wake the Church up, so we stop incurring Gods anger, and start seeking His Favour. Another highlight of this book is the Call for united Fasting-Prayers crying out to God, humbly and genuinely for the Holy Spirit- anointing and heaven-sent Revival; to help us truly repent, be forgiven and be renewed. Thus seeking for His compassion, it is certain that our Saviour and Lord will in no wise cast us out.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1491887745
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
This book is special, unusual, but not formidable. You can hardly fully read it without the bible; so it is designed to attract Christian world. Because of the long-standing Church controversies about being under grace, and not under the law, there are confl icting ideas of what bornagain Christians obligations to the Lord are supposed to be if you are under grace. This book attempts to clarify this, in details, and should settle the matter for true truth seekers for good. Th is is one of the highlights of the book because this matter touches, not only life, but eternal life too. It points out (not with proud holier- than- thou attitude) areas of life Christians need examine & improve upon, with Gods help- but it is not a book of doom and gloom. With every such area attention is drawn to, there are way outs and exhortation of what can be done. pointing to God, (not the books author) for the Answers. The author hopes you will not hate the book, but welcome it as Exhortations from a loving sister to her well-beloved fellow Christians, and prays it serves as ladder to Newness of life in the Lord Jesus Christ. The book enhances the loving kindness of God to us; and gently tries to wake the Church up, so we stop incurring Gods anger, and start seeking His Favour. Another highlight of this book is the Call for united Fasting-Prayers crying out to God, humbly and genuinely for the Holy Spirit- anointing and heaven-sent Revival; to help us truly repent, be forgiven and be renewed. Thus seeking for His compassion, it is certain that our Saviour and Lord will in no wise cast us out.
Simul
Author: Mark Patrick Odland
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1602668108
Category : Christian poetry, American
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
"While serving at a church in 2005 I began to dream about publishing an anthology of poetry written by Lutherans. After personally contacting 28 Lutheran colleges, 8 Lutheran seminaries, and almost 8,000 Lutheran congregations, the poetry submissions poured in by the hundreds, making my dream a reality. When the final deadline had passed, I had received over 1,200 poems written by pastors, professors, and dozens of everyday Lutherans from all walks of life. Selected authors range from newly discovered talent to well-known Lutheran poets and hymn writers. To hear their stories and read their poetry was a great gift to me, and I will be forever grateful for the experience. It is my hope and prayer that these poems might find a special place in your heart, and that they might be a blessing to you and your family now and for years to come." - Mark Odland, editor Mark Patrick Odland is a published poet and visual artist from Alexandria, MN. A graduate of Augustana College and Luther Seminary, Mark currently serves as pastor of outreach and new ministry development at Living Waters Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids, MN. He is happily married to Rachel, and they are expecting their first child (a little girl ) in September of 2007. Mark feels a strong calling to encourage, inspire, and nourish the arts within the larger church, and believes that the creation of SIMUL - Lutheran Voices in Poetry, is simply one of many ways to help make this a reality.
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1602668108
Category : Christian poetry, American
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
"While serving at a church in 2005 I began to dream about publishing an anthology of poetry written by Lutherans. After personally contacting 28 Lutheran colleges, 8 Lutheran seminaries, and almost 8,000 Lutheran congregations, the poetry submissions poured in by the hundreds, making my dream a reality. When the final deadline had passed, I had received over 1,200 poems written by pastors, professors, and dozens of everyday Lutherans from all walks of life. Selected authors range from newly discovered talent to well-known Lutheran poets and hymn writers. To hear their stories and read their poetry was a great gift to me, and I will be forever grateful for the experience. It is my hope and prayer that these poems might find a special place in your heart, and that they might be a blessing to you and your family now and for years to come." - Mark Odland, editor Mark Patrick Odland is a published poet and visual artist from Alexandria, MN. A graduate of Augustana College and Luther Seminary, Mark currently serves as pastor of outreach and new ministry development at Living Waters Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids, MN. He is happily married to Rachel, and they are expecting their first child (a little girl ) in September of 2007. Mark feels a strong calling to encourage, inspire, and nourish the arts within the larger church, and believes that the creation of SIMUL - Lutheran Voices in Poetry, is simply one of many ways to help make this a reality.
Rooted and Grounded in Love
Author: Timothy Reinhold Eberhart
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1498209610
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
God's invitation to join in the love feast of Holy Communion resounds at the very heart of the Christian faith and life. But how are Christians faithfully to gather together in relational bonds of love--in particular, through our daily bread and common cup--amidst a global market economy sustained by social and ecological violence? Drawing on the holiness-communitarian and agrarian-ecological traditions, Rooted and Grounded in Love provides a systematic theological affirmation of holiness as divine wholeness in examining our present industrial agro-economy while also promoting a practical vision for how Christians might participate in the emergence of a more ecologically sustaining, economically charitable, and politically just food system.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1498209610
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
God's invitation to join in the love feast of Holy Communion resounds at the very heart of the Christian faith and life. But how are Christians faithfully to gather together in relational bonds of love--in particular, through our daily bread and common cup--amidst a global market economy sustained by social and ecological violence? Drawing on the holiness-communitarian and agrarian-ecological traditions, Rooted and Grounded in Love provides a systematic theological affirmation of holiness as divine wholeness in examining our present industrial agro-economy while also promoting a practical vision for how Christians might participate in the emergence of a more ecologically sustaining, economically charitable, and politically just food system.
111
Author: Gary Flanigan
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1602478317
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
The enigmatically titled 111 takes a psychoanalytic look at Satan in the context of electronic media and criminal law. Using incisive writing laced with poignant detail, Professors Gary F. Flanigan and Luther G. Williams nudge readers toward an understanding of life's complexities that are too often dismissed as fate. Uncompromising in the presentation of tangible evidence that world evil does not originate as a humanistic occurrence but is supernaturally orchestrated; the book's tone is both educational and conversational. Contemporary allusions and laymen's terms are offered to help readers grasp the Holy Bible not as old or new, but as a Current Testament. With its penetrating examination of conflicting scientific and religious theories that have no biblical basis for acceptance as Gospel, 111 will inspire and challenge a deeper look into personal beliefs and faith.
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1602478317
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
The enigmatically titled 111 takes a psychoanalytic look at Satan in the context of electronic media and criminal law. Using incisive writing laced with poignant detail, Professors Gary F. Flanigan and Luther G. Williams nudge readers toward an understanding of life's complexities that are too often dismissed as fate. Uncompromising in the presentation of tangible evidence that world evil does not originate as a humanistic occurrence but is supernaturally orchestrated; the book's tone is both educational and conversational. Contemporary allusions and laymen's terms are offered to help readers grasp the Holy Bible not as old or new, but as a Current Testament. With its penetrating examination of conflicting scientific and religious theories that have no biblical basis for acceptance as Gospel, 111 will inspire and challenge a deeper look into personal beliefs and faith.
Gothic
Author: Fred Botting
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415092197
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
This is an introduction to a genre of ever-increasing importance in literary studies. Considering writers from Mary Shelley to David Lynch, the author outlines the history, characteristics, cultural significance and critical interpretations of the form.
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415092197
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
This is an introduction to a genre of ever-increasing importance in literary studies. Considering writers from Mary Shelley to David Lynch, the author outlines the history, characteristics, cultural significance and critical interpretations of the form.
The Evangelical Repository
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Languages : en
Pages : 590
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Italy, Illustrated and Described, in a Series of Views from Drawings by Stanfield, R.A., Roberts, R.A., Harding, Prout, Leitch, Brockedon, Barnard, &c. &c. with Descriptions of the Scenes and an Introductory Essay, on the Political, Religious, and Moral State of Italy by Camillo Mapei, D.D.
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Pages : 470
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The "Book of the Law" as Illustrative of the Grace of the Gospel. Theological Course by a Layman for the Use of the Laity
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Pages : 232
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