Children and adolescents with chronic illnesses, particularly those accompanied by debilitating, painful and/or fatiguing symptoms, face challenges that may prove disruptive to physical, psychological and social development. Based on extensive research and clinical expertise, Children's Health and Illness Recovery Program (CHIRP) is an effective treatment program designed to build and maintain independence in young people with chronic illness. This Teen and Family Workbook

Youth with chronic illness, particularly when accompanied by debilitating, painful and/or fatiguing symptoms, face challenges that may prove disruptive to their normal physical, psychological and social developmental trajectories. Derived from six decades of combined experience from authors, Bryan D. Carter, William G. Kronenberger, Eric L. Scott, and Christine E. Brady, The Children's Health and Illness Recovery Program (CHIRP) is an interdisciplinary cognitive behavioral and family syste...

A superb novel from an author gifted with the keenest sense of wit. Reading William Bryan Smith's The Late, Great Thor McHugh is like falling down a hill – once you start, it's hard to stop. If this novel were a TV series, it would be called Seinfeld.Lucy Glass had often dreamed of the father she'd never known, imagining he was a world-famous surgeon or perhaps an airline pilot. What she didn't expect was that he was Thor McHugh, an aging, self-absorbed Bigfoot hunter. Living off t...

With this 1990 speech, American politician William Jennings Bryan presents a compelling argument against imperialism. He outlines how maintaining military force over other nations goes against core American values. The speech highlights specific issues that were current at the time, particularly US relations with Cuba and the Philippines. Though the speech is over 100 years old, its core points about American democracy ring true in contemporary foreign affairs.

"In His Image" by William Jennings Bryan explores the profound relationship between humanity and divinity, emphasizing the inherent dignity and worth of every individual. Bryan, a prominent political figure and orator, articulates a vision of life that aligns with Christian values, advocating for a society that reflects the moral teachings of Jesus. The book delves into themes of creation, purpose, and the moral responsibilities of individuals, urging readers to recognize their divine pote...

William Jennings Bryan (March 19, 1860 July 26, 1925) was a tour de force in American politics around the end of the 19th century. Bryan had a long, distinguished career in politics as a liberal in the Democratic Party, including serving as Secretary of State and presidential candidate. He advocated for democracy, sought peace, and embraced evolution even while opposing the idea of Social Darwinism. Bryan came to be known as "The Great Commoner." Bryan gave 500 speeches in his life and all b...

William Jennings Bryan (March 19, 1860 July 26, 1925) was a tour de force in American politics around the end of the 19th century. Bryan had a long, distinguished career in politics as a liberal in the Democratic Party, including serving as Secretary of State and presidential candidate. He advocated for democracy, sought peace, and embraced evolution even while opposing the idea of Social Darwinism. Bryan came to be known as "The Great Commoner." Bryan gave 500 speeches in his life and all b...

William Jennings Bryan (March 19, 1860 – July 26, 1925) was a tour de force in American politics around the end of the 19th century. Bryan had a long, distinguished career in politics as a liberal in the Democratic Party, including serving as Secretary of State and presidential candidate. He advocated for democracy, sought peace, and embraced evolution even while opposing the idea of Social Darwinism. Bryan came to be known as "The Great Commoner.".Bryan ga...

"The Price of a Soul" by William Jennings Bryan delves into the moral and ethical dilemmas surrounding the value of human life and the soul's worth in a materialistic society. Bryan, a prominent political figure and orator, uses his platform to challenge readers to reflect on their values and the implications of their choices. Through a series of compelling arguments and poignant anecdotes, he emphasizes the importance of integrity and the spiritual over the material, urging individuals to...

In "The Price of a Soul," William Jennings Bryan weaves a compelling narrative that explores the interplay between personal integrity and the moral dilemmas faced in a rapidly industrializing America. Written in the early 20th century, the book combines elements of political discourse and philosophical introspection, illustrating Bryan's concern for the ethical dimensions of societal progress. With a poignant lyrical style, Bryan utilizes vivid imagery and rhetorical flourishes, inviting r...

Originally published in 1937, Administrative Psychiatry was the first book to present theory and practice in a hospital for psychiatric patients. Every detail of the organization and direction of a psychiatric hospital is described in this volume. Everything advocated in this volume had passed the test of actual trial, the principles set forth having been in continuous operation over a period of years before the book was written. A pioneering text at the time, today it can be read...

William Jennings Bryan (March 19, 1860 – July 26, 1925) was a tour de force in American politics around the end of the 19th century. Bryan had a long, distinguished career in politics as a liberal in the Democratic Party, including serving as Secretary of State and presidential candidate. He advocated for democracy, sought peace, and embraced evolution even while opposing the idea of Social Darwinism. Bryan came to be known as "The Great Commoner.".Bryan ga...