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...

Deep in the Norwegian wilderness, Myrbråten is a man at war with the modern world.. After a bureaucratic job spirals into a public scandal and his desperate flight, Tomas attempts to become a 'man of the forest'.

From the 17th century's self-styled Enlightenment to the shell shock of the 20th century's Great War, the conventions and attitudes known as Modernity held significant sway over the Western mind. Long before the post-war disillusionment that sparked Postmodernism, Modernity made (and frequently fulfilled) tremendous promises, birthing the hope of a man-made utopia. It was an age of reason and progress marked by technological, political, and artistic achievements that bettered the lot of hu...

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,...

Where is He? follows the adventures of the Magi as they cross the Silk Road going to Jerusalem to worship “He who has been born King of the Jews”. Join the characters as they meet new people, encounter struggles, and persevere whilst traveling westward.This book creates a story for younger readers that may not have been available before and can enlighten those who have little to no knowledge about the Magi and the bible. Authors H. Richard Smith and Adam M. Smith hope readers will t...

“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...

"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...

The Power of Intention is a transformative 30-day journey designed to shift your mindset and align your life with the divine purpose for which you were created. Drawing from the wisdom of esteemed spiritual leaders, authors, and her own personal growth, Shantell M. Smith, MSW, offers a practical and inspiring manual to help readers reset their mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and financial perspectives.This powerful guide is not just about information—it's about transformati...

Love, loyalty, and ancient bloodlines collide in a world where immortality is both a gift... and a curse.

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...

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...

Cece Burbin thought she knew what love was—people using you to get what they wanted. Until she met Jason Porter. But on what should have been the happiest day of their lives, Cece wakes up on a riverbank cold, alone, and in pain. After realizing she lost her voice, Cece becomes desperate to find a way to communicate with someone that she needs help. Freeing herself, she sets off in search of the only man she has truly loved. But as she struggles to find her way back home, her past quickly ...