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Thoughtful Health Care: Ethical Awareness and Reflective Practice
Paperback,
06/06/2017,
£22.99
£20.69
Using thought-provoking examples from health care and beyond, David Seedhouse advocates the restoration of thoughtfulness, creativity, and independence in health work.
Tao Te Ching
Hardback,
24/11/1994,
£8.99
£8.09
Written more than 2000 years ago, this classic Eastern meditative work is modernized here and presented with illustrations. It teaches that to follow the Tao, or Way of All Things, is to embody humility, spontaneity and generosity, and to develop balance and harmony.
Sacred Dance
7,
£8.95
£8.06
Explore a truly astonishing range of interests, philosophies, religions, and cultures -- from alchemy to angels, Buddhism to Hinduism, myth to magic. The distinguished authors bring a wealth of knowledge, visionary thinking, and accessible writing to each intriguing subject in these lavishly illustrated, large-format paperback books.
Atlantis
7,
05/10/1992,
£8.95
£8.06
Describes the mythological background of Atlantis, shows examples of the Atlantis motif in art, and discusses the meanings associated with Atlantis.
Becoming a Reflective Practitioner 5ed
Paperback,
23/06/2017,
£34.99
£31.49
'Christopher Johns is an internationally recognised pioneer of reflective practice in nursing and health care.
Six Religions in the Twentieth Century
7,
21/09/2000,
£17.00
£15.30
This best-selling comprehensive resource explores six major religions through themes and messages, scriptures, worship, pilgrimages and festivals.
Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development 5ed
Paperback,
10/03/2018,
£25.99
£23.39
This bestselling book explains how expressive and explorative writing can develop reflective practice and invite critical examination of practice, values, roles, and responsibilities.
Critically Reflective Practitioner 2ed
Paperback,
19/03/2018,
£24.99
£22.49
This important textbook is a revised and updated edition of a very well-received and much-appreciated insightful guide to reflective practice designed for students, practitioners and managers of social work, health care and related fields.
Oxford Handbook of African American Theology
Paperback,
06/09/2018,
£32.99
£29.69
The Oxford Handbook of African American Theology brings together leading scholars in the field to present a critical and comprehensive analysis of African American Theology in its many forms and contexts, providing an interdisciplinary examination of the nature, content, and meaning of this form of theology.
Sacred Suicide
Hardback,
28/09/2014,
£85.00
£76.50
The label 'Suicide Cults' has been applied to a wide variety of different alternative religions, from Jonestown to the Solar Temple to Heaven's Gate. Additionally, observers have asked if such group suicides are in any way comparable to Islamist suicide terrorism, or to historical incidents of mass suicide.
Epic of Gilgamesh (O/P)
Hardback,
25/02/1999,
£20.00
£18.00
Originally the work of an anonymous Babylonian poet, who lived over 3700 years ago, this is the tale of one man's struggle against death. Not content with the immortal renown won by reckless deeds, the hero of the epic seeks immortality itself and journeys to the end of the earth and beyond.
Essential Communication Skills for Nursing
Hardback,
15/09/2009,
£22.99
£20.69
Effective communication skills are crucial in all aspects of nursing practice. This title enables you to communicate effectively and with confidence in your professional practice. It focuses on the communication skills needed for the development of effective professional and therapeutic relationships.
Sacred History
Hardback,
29/08/2013,
£25.00
£22.50
The Sacred History is an account of the workings of the supernatural in history. It tells the epic story of angels, from Creation, to Evolution through to the operations of the supernatural in the modern world.
Enemies and Neighbours: Arabs and Jews in Palestine and Israel, 1917-2017
Hardback,
02/11/2017,
£25.00
£22.50
Readings in Classical Chinese Philosophy 2ed
Paperback,
01/12/2005,
£26.99
£24.29
Offers selections from the works of Kongzi (Confucius), Mengzi (Mencius), Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu), and Xunzi (Hsun Tzu); two works, and, the dialogues "Robber Zhi" and "White Horse". This work also contains introductions and bibliographies for each work. Four appendices on important figures, periods and terms in Chinese thought are also included.
Innocence and Experience
Paperback,
07/10/1991,
£27.95
£25.16
Humans have lived by very different conceptions of the good life. Hampshire argues that no individual and no modern society can avoid conflicts between incompatible moral interests. Combining intellectual rigor with imaginative power, he illuminates the tensions between justice and other sources of value in society and the life of the individual.
Sourcebook of Asian Philosophy
7,
27/12/1990,
£33.11
£29.80
A convenient one-volume collection of English translations of the basic text that have shaped the major Asian philosophical traditions.
Challenge of Person-Centred Care: An Interprofessional Perspective
Paperback,
16/12/2008,
£28.99
£26.09
This progressive new text shows how professionals can work as a team to provide seamless treatment that puts the patient first. By exploring the concept of care from different perspectives and discussing the values and ethics each group brings, it links the goals of patient-centred practice and interprofessionalism for the first time.
Picturing God
Paperback,
01/09/1994,
£25.00
£22.50
Addressing important issues of the day, this series examines how each of the eight major religions approaches a particular theme. Constructed to be comparative, the books are both authoritative and accessible.
Supporting People: Towards a Person-Centred Approach
Paperback,
16/05/2011,
£19.99
£17.99
Based on the largest independent UK study of person-centred support and written by an experienced team of authors, this book explores with service users, practitioners, carers and managers what person-centred support means to them, what barriers stand in the way and how these can be overcome.
Scripture in World Religions
Paperback,
31/08/2000,
£10.99
£9.89
A concise introduction to scripture in the world religions that offers an evaluation of the sacred word and covers everything from the role of the mantra in the eastern relgions to the lives of the ancient scribes.
Introduction to Indian Philosophy
Paperback,
11/11/2010,
£18.99
£17.09
Introduces students to the full range of Indian philosophical thought. This textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to all the major philosophical concepts and issues in Indian thought. Ideal for undergraduate students, it describes the various relationships and disputes between Indian traditions of thought in a chronological framework.
Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives
Paperback,
24/04/2009,
£9.99
£8.99
What happens to us when we die? And what does that tell us about being human?
Prayers For Peace
Paperback,
01/06/2011,
£7.99
£7.19
A uniquely wide-ranging selection of prayers and readings drawn from all the major world religions and from over 25 nations.
Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World - His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams
Hardback,
22/09/2016,
£12.99
£11.69
In April 2015, Archbishop Tutu travelled to the Dalai Lama's home in Dharamsala, India, to celebrate His Holiness' eightieth birthday. They looked back on their long lives to answer a single burning question: how do we find joy in the face of life's inevitable suffering? This book covers their meeting from the first embrace to the final goodbye.
Power, Freedom, Compassion: Transformations For A Better World
Paperback,
02/12/2011,
£10.00
A critical review of contemporary politics using a combination of Marxist and Buddhist perspectives and focusing on education
Reflective Practice in Nursing 3ed
Paperback,
18/02/2016,
£19.99
£17.99
This is an excellent resource to introduce nursing students to the importance of reflection. It is easy to read and guides and assists the nursing students to see just how importance reflective practice is in nursing.' Mark Wheatley, Nursing and Midwifery, University of Teesside
Twelve Theories of Human Nature 6ed
Paperback,
28/06/2013,
£30.00
£27.00
Rev. ed. of: Ten theories of human nature / Leslie Stevenson, David L. Haberman.
Student Nurse Guide to Decision Making in Practice
Paperback,
01/06/2010,
£22.99
£20.69
Being full of scenarios, exercises, examples and links between practice issues, this student-friendly text promises to be an engaging book for nurse students on all branches.
Decision-Making in Nursing : Thoughtful Approaches for Practice
Paperback,
12/09/2007,
£28.99
£26.09
Cult of Divine Birth in Ancient Greece
Paperback,
18/03/2011,
£27.99
£25.19
This book argues that specialized cadres of virgin priestesses in ancient Greece were believed to give birth in miraculous fashion as a means of bringing forth holy political and spiritual leaders.
Person Centered Practice for Professionals
Paperback,
01/12/2007,
£24.99
£22.49
This valuable text offers a range of practical, person centred and evidence based approaches to tackling challenges faced by professionals working with people with learning disabilities.
Medieval Religion a Sourcebook
Paperback,
15/09/2006,
£24.99
£22.49
With introductions to each section explaining the main themes and issues raised, this book provides a collection of original source material that covers the history of medieval religion from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance.
Experiencing the World's Religions
Paperback,
01/12/2009,
£39.99
£35.99
Provides an account of the world's major religious traditions. This text conveys the vitality and richness of the world's religions. It views religion as a living cultural wellspring that not only concerns systems of belief but how those beliefs are expressed in ceremonies, food, clothing, art, architecture, pilgrimage, scripture, and music.
Teachings of Don Juan
7,
22/02/1990,
£8.99
£8.09
First book in the "Don Juan" series. The author meets Don Juan and is introduced to his magical world and philosophy by means of hallucinogenic plants and special exercises.
Greek Mythology: A Traveller's Guide from Mount Olympus to Troy
Hardback,
28/03/2016,
£14.95
£13.46
The Greek myths have a universal appeal, reaching far beyond the time and physical place in which they were created. In this book, the reader is taken on a tour of 22 destinations in Greece and Turkey, from Mount Olympus to Homer's Hades, recounting the tales from Greek mythology and the history associated with each.
Oxford Dictionary of World Mythology
Paperback,
17/04/1986,
£12.99
£11.69
Now reissued in new covers, Arthur Cotterell's fascinating book sets out clearly the chief myths of the world and explains why different mythologies arose in different lands, from the powerful gods of Greece, Rome, and Scandinavia to the mystical deities of Buddhist and Hindu India.
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