We're not as great as we think we are...Some humans may claim otherwise, but we are without question a peculiar and at best mediocre species. We do weird things in our world within a world, from our incessant need to keep busy, to the odd ways we feed our population, to our ludicrous waste management behavior.We stand out from the crowd in astonishing ways.Welcome to the most random, seemingly unrefined, borderline irreverent, arguably sensible, and debatably funny ...

This new approach to leadership focuses on how students can develop leadership skills right from the start of their nursing programme through to transitioning to their first role. The book first takes students through the underpinning knowledge and theory and then through practical skills to help them understand all aspects of leadership and how it is a key component of providing quality care to patients in a range of environments and settings. Real stories from nursing leaders, practition...

Provides the essential information for grasping the meaning, background, context, and application of all 150 Psalms. The Essential Bible Companion to the Psalms is an essential reference tool for any reader of Scripture.Unlike similar Bible book companions, this guidebook is designed to sharpen your appreciation of Scripture's longest book of poetry by giving you the most vital keys to context and comprehension, including:An overview of each ...

Where do you find hope, joy, comfort, and strength to cope with life’s struggles? This collection of encouraging Bible passages is organized by topic to help you find the wisdom you need to live life with purpose and faith no matter your circumstances.This bestselling promise book featuresshort Scripture readings from the New International Versionverse selections for relevant, real-life topics, including finances, children, ...

Reflect on how best practice can be managed in care settings, develop your leadership skills and achieve your career goals with this new edition of Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care.This new edition of Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care has been fully updated to reflect the changes to the structure of the qualification. Covering all of the mandatory units in an easy-to-follow and thorough manner, this book is perfect for...

Praying God's Word is author Beth Moore's best-selling release to date. A landmark book among women and men, it continues to serve readers in "tearing down strongholds by captivating our minds with the knowledge of God" (2 Corinthians 10:3-5). Now, the perennial favorite is available in a convenient day-by-day reading format as Beth encourages readers to seek the mind of Christ through fervent daily prayer directly from Scripture.

Jehovah-tsidkenu, "the Lord our righeousness"; Jehovah-shalom, "the Lord our peace"; Jehovah-jireh, "the Lord will provide."This is a study of the twelve most common Hebrew names for God-and their significance and fulfillment in Christ. God's names reveal not only different dimensions of His character but also point to their fulfillment in the Person and work of Jesus Christ. This classic study examines the Old Testament names of God and the particular aspect of Hi...

Clinical Governance: A Guide to Implementation for Healthcare Professionals provides a comprehensive overview of what is meant by clinical governance and how it can be implemented in practice. It explores the evolution of clinical governance, its key components, legal implications, the barriers to implementing it, and its impact.Clinical Governance provides step-by-step practical advice, facilitating better understanding of the key principles of clinical governanc...

The Biblical Literacy Project recently released a report that once again underscores just how little young Americans know about the Bible. Even more surprising is that many Americans don’t see why it’s important to know something about the Bible.As a skilled educator, Kendell Easley continues to be surprised at how uninformed students are of basic biblical and theological terms as they enter college and seminary. Further, as a churchman and an active observer of the local church sc...

This unique text is the first to explore leadership in the context of healthcare systems across Europe. It investigates leadership and management learning against the backdrop of increasing European parliamentary influence, the expansion of EU membership, and the increasing number of patients, staff, governments and healthcare employers viewing Europe as a single market for healthcare provision and employment.Written by leading authority Neil Goodwin, this timely book provides an a...

"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also."John 14:3 ESVJesus Christ was very clear: One day He will return-and none of us knows when. Vocal fanatics claim to know the details of the Second Coming, causing many Christians to all but ignore the good news that Jesus is coming again. Yet God's own Word commands us to know the signs of the times, to remain watchful, and to be ready-whenever Christ com...

"Like newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation." 1 Peter 2:2It's a fact of life: our health declines if we don't nourish our bodies every day with food and water. That's true physically. It's true spiritually as well.If we neglect to regularly feed our souls on the Holy Scriptures, our faith becomes weak and we start to lose touch with our Savior. Growth is stifled... if it happens at all.Drawing Near