Medical and technological advances over the past decades have left millions of Catholics grappling with tough issues―and these dilemmas will only increase with complexity as medical advances escalate. In this updated and expanded edition, Life Issues, Medical Choices provides clear answers to difficult questions based upon fundamental principles to help concerned Catholics make morally sound choices for themselves and their loved ones. New issues explored in this book―questions pertaining ...

Between September and November 2022, Church Life Journal published a series of articles on liturgical reform, coauthored by Drs. John Cavadini, Mary Healy, and Thomas Weinandy. With its rosy view of the Liturgical Movement, its caricature of the Catholic faithful prior to Vatican II, its forensically questionable affirmation of Sacrosanctum Concilium's paternity of the Novus Ordo (not to mention its solemn chrismation of both by the Holy Spirit), and its severe rejection ...

MediaWriting is an invaluable resource for students planning to enter the dynamic and changing world of media writing in the twenty-first century. With easy-to-read chapters, a wealth of updated, real-world examples, and helpful "How To" boxes throughout, this textbook explains the various styles of writing for print, broadcast, online, social media, public relations, and multimedia outlets. Some of the features included in the book are:A re-written Chapter...

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping federal protection for abortion rights and placing control in the hands of individual states. This monumental shift in policy underscores the need for deeper historical perspectives on reproductive rights.The Nursing Clio Reader answers that call, bringing together essays that examine reproductive health through historical research...

Chris Hani's assassination in 1993 gave rise to one of South Africa's great imponderables: if he had survived, what impact would he have had on politics and government in South Africa? More pointedly, could this charismatic leader have risen to become president of the country? Hani was a hero of South Africa's liberation, a communist party leader and Umkhonto we Sizwe chief of staff who was both intellectual and fighter, a man who could inspire an army but carried a book of poetry in his b...

Enter the compelling story of Alexei Navalny, a modern-day hero whose unflinching heroism and unrelenting pursuit of justice captivated the globe. This book explores the life of Navalny, the daring opposition leader, lawyer, and anti-corruption campaigner from Russia. From modest beginnings to becoming the voice of millions, Navalny's story reflects the enduring fight for democracy and freedom.Navalny's narrative is one of tenacity, selflessness, and unrelenting resolve—from his au...

Finding Deeper FaithBy: Janet SmithSooner or later, sometime in your life you will endure pain and disappointment. Author Janet Smith believes that finding your deep Faith and giving it all to God will get you through. She says that Faith is not only a word or a belief and it is more than a feeling. Through the pain and disappointments of life, finding Faith at your lowest moments can put you back up on top of your life.In Finding Deeper Faith, the author explains th...

Are you sick of paying rent? Unable to buy your own home? Facing eviction or foreclosure? Or do you simply want the freedom to move freely or travel? Then living fulltime in an RV might be for you! This book was written by a single woman who quit her day job, and did just that. It's designed to help you get started; help you decide which type of RV is right for you, some of the basic workings of living with an RV, finding places to park, and also, ideas on how to earn a living on the road....

You may have hit upon hard times, or maybe, you are distressed by current politics, and feel the need to prep and bug out. Perhaps you sense the End Times coming. Or maybe you are the adventurous type, who wants to experiment with living off the grid. I've been living this RV lifestyle for a few years now, and I've set my rig up for bug out the best I can. I planned for it, and I hope to help you plan for it too, not only in the nuts and bolts sense, but mentally and emotionally. There are...

Despite being hailed as 'the foremost woman of her time' in the 1880s, Helen Taylor's legacy has largely been overshadowed, often reduced to her role as John Stuart Mill's stepdaughter and a divisive figure within the Victorian women's suffrage movement. However, this biography seeks to rediscover the complex woman behind the often-deserved label of 'difficult to work with,' exploring the politics and convictions that made her both admired and reviled.As the daughter of philosopher...

The person you love will want to take a trip to Enjoying Big Bend National Park when you present it to them. This book will assist make every expedition into an amazing journey that enhances their stay in Big Bend. The Clarks offer helpful, useful information. One "must have" book is this one.—The Lone Star Book Review, Ed PorterNow in its second edition, Enjoying Big Bend National Park: A Friendly Guide to Adventures for Everyone will assist in making every visit to the park an un...

Where Two Rivers Meet, the Story of Black Hawk and Larkin Gatewood Carter, is based on a true story, handed down for generations and verified in the Warren County Historical Society of Missouri. Black Hawk was born at time of betrayal and tragedy for his people, Sac Native Americans. This story begins with Black Hawk’s life as a boy and extends into the early 1800s. Sac boys must learn two things: to be brave and to be patient. Black Hawk was happy to learn the first thing...