Engaging Global Mental Health provides a groundbreaking Christian integration perspective and practical guide for understanding and addressing the crisis of global mental health.Drawing from decades of experience in counseling and teaching, Bradford M. Smith and Fred C. Gingrich show Christian mental health professionals, mission organizations, and churches how and why they should embrace a multidisciplinary paradigm of global mental health.The bur...

Travel with veteran teacher Susan Smith as she acquires and develops leadership skills while working in a wide range of situations and cultures. Starting as an introverted child in a White suburban Pittsburgh neighborhood, she grew to love languages and exploring diverse lifestyles through them. For her, becoming a Peace Corps volunteer in the Central African Empire transformed her life and outlook as she thrived far from home. Throughout this book she has woven together seeking, learning,...

"Gloves, Past and Present" by Willard M. Smith is an insightful exploration of the history and evolution of gloves throughout various cultures and eras. The book delves into the practical and symbolic significance of gloves, examining their roles in fashion, protection, and social status. Smith's meticulous research highlights how gloves have transitioned from essential tools for laborers to fashionable accessories for the elite, showcasing a wide array of styles and materials used over ti...

“A luminous novel told in snippets, The Alchemy of Paradise considers how best to live in the face of loss. […] Metaphysical and insightful, The Alchemy of Paradise is an innovative novel.”—Carolyn Wilson-Scott, Foreword ReviewsA curator confronts grief, loss, and mortality by arranging the fragments of her life—objects, memories, impressions—into a fragile order.Set in contemporary England, with Venice shimmering...

Fairness, equality, friendship, attraction, lust, the dashed and the downhearted. Step forward the heroes, the courageous, the adventurous, the amorous. But don't forget the downtrodden, the destitute and the desperate. This book, Compendium of Games and Shames, offers a collection of fictional short stories that cover a broad range of scenarios. Each storyline places focus on the key words of 'games' and 'shames', and the myriad of meanings and contexts in which they can apply, offering t...

Embrace Your Inner Predator: The Ultimate Carnivore Diet Guide for BeginnersAre you ready to transform your life, unleash your true potential, and discover the unparalleled energy levels you've been dreaming of? Dive into the world of carnivorous living with "Embrace Your Inner Predator," the only book you'll need to revolutionize your health, mindset, and body!Unlock the Power Within You"Embrace Your Inner Predator" is more than just a diet book; it's a gateway to ...

A sobering portrait of the United States' divided racial politics.For nearly two decades, Rogers M. Smith and Desmond King have charted the shifting racial policy alliances that have shaped American politics across different eras. In America's New Racial Battle Lines, they show that US racial policy debates are undergoing fundamental change. Disputes over colorblind versus race-conscious policies have given way to new lines of conflict. Today's conservativ...

A violent squall leaves two teenage boys washed ashore on a strange and beautiful island, where impossible mysteries challenge their understanding of reality, truth, and even God.At first glance, The Island of Belief: A Heavenly Perspective may appear to be a whimsical adventure novel, but behind its charm and lovable characters lies a journey into spiritual truth, clothed in allegory.Following in the tradition of The Pilgrim's Progress and The Chronicles of Narnia, The Isl...

TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPHWhen a little girl witnessed things no one should see and her life took a dramatic turn, she relied on her faith in God to make it through. As she navigated down her path, she took many wrong turns. She followed each dark and winding road to its natural end, only to fail to reach the destination she had planned. When she could travel no more, she finally broke. That's where God met her, picked her up, hugged her, and turned her life aroun...

The biggest society wedding of the year is scheduled for Chicago’s prestigious Church of the Good Shepherd. The famous bride is movie star Lisa Julian; the groom, a prominent physician. The minister is none other than the Reverend ‘Con’ Randollph, former Rams’ quarterback, esteemed Episcopal priest—and amateur detective.The lavish marriage ceremony will be the Reverend’s first formal wedding. But the groom isn’t the first lover in the beautiful Lisa’s colorful life. A whole list of...

Provides a practical guide for leaders who head large and complex organizations. Helps the leader set standards of excellence and high integrity through the use of case studies, checklists, helpful hints, rules of thumb, and other techniques. Written in a clear, crisp style. A valuable resource—its messages jump out at the reader due to its authenticity.

End-of-life care, or hospice, exists in places where words fail and time feels suspended. Caretakers and loved ones arrive in vulnerability, needing space to offer connection and presence in ways that restore a sense of agency amid the unpredictability of dying. Designing Compassion in Hospice Care shows that, in this often spiritual experience, design is not decoration or efficiency, but an ethical act that upholds an individual's dignity and those who support them. This is not s...