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T****he first comprehensive resource for pastoral care in the Jewish tradition—and a vital resource for counselors and caregivers of other faith traditions. The essential reference for rabbis, cantors, and laypeople who are called to spiritually accompany those encountering joy, sorrow, and...

This book examines Muslims in Singapore, analysing their habits, practices and dispositions towards everyday life, and also their role within the broader framework of the secularist Singapore state and the cultural dominance of its Chinese elite, who are predominantly Buddhist and Christian. Singapore...

In this important book, a distinguished group of historians, political scientists, and legal experts explore three related issues: the Immigration and Naturalization Service's historic review of its citizenship evaluation, recent proposals to alter the oath of allegiance and the laws governing dual...

​ This book describes the concept of child victimization in all its facets. Millions of young people throughout the world face violence, sexual, physical, and emotional abuse and exploitation on a daily basis.  The worldwide victimization of young people can be prevented, or, at least, its incidence...

A close look at the ethical and social responsibilities of the alcohol industry in the 21st Century. It begins with a whistle stop tour of the historical developments of alcohol. It then critiques the legislative and voluntary codes surrounding the advertising industry, popular culture, religious groups, Government and local authorities.

Spanning, mysterie, cultuur, geschiedenis en veel sfeer: een aanrader voor alle Zafón liefhebbers die ook van thrillers houden. Tasio Ortiz de Zárate is een briljante archeoloog die twintig jaar geleden werd veroordeeld voor een reeks bizarre moorden in het rustige stadje Vitoria. Hij staat op het...

Using a series of case studies, the book demonstrates the power of dynamic analysis as applied to the fossil record. Written in an engaging and informative style, Dynamic Paleontology outlines the best application of quantitative and other tools to critical problems in the paleontological sciences...

Ever wondered if breastfeeding was for you? In this informative, yet hands-on book written by a breastfeeding mother of three for seven plus years, you'll find everything you ever wanted to know about breastfeeding. From the many benefits for both mother and child, to those questions just too embarrassing...

This book looks at networks of individual donors during early stages of presidential primary electons to determine party unity. It directly challenges the commonly-held perception that a "divisive" primary is a problem for the political party in the general election.

My goal in writing this book is not to try to instruct you or to indoctrinate you. Its rather to present you with a menu of theories, reflections and certain facts concerning civilization and its difficulties in advancing to the next level. That next level, for me, would be to take heed of and to...

This unique intermediate/advanced statistics text uses real research on antisocial behaviors, such as cyberbullying, stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination, to help readers across the social and behavioral sciences understand the underlying theory behind statistical methods. By presenting examples...

Pode-se dizer que o romance de Eça é sobre o anticiúme. Godofredo Alves, voltando mais cedo que o costume para casa, flagra a mulher Ludovina, abandonada, sobre o ombro de um homem, que lhe passava o braço pela cintura, e constata, petrificado, que se trata de seu sócio, Machado.

Obra póstuma publicada em 1909 que reúne diversas crónicas de Eça.

The Booker Prize-winning author of Possession presents a stunning, contemporary story set against the clashing politics, passionate ideals, and shifting sexual roles of the early 1960s. In Byatt's vision, the presiding genius of the day seems to be a blend of the Marquis de Sade and The Hobbit. Peopled...