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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.
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.
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.
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.
Enemies and Neighbours: Arabs and Jews in Palestine and Israel, 1917-2017
Hardback,
02/11/2017,
£25.00
£22.50
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Student Nurse Guide to Decision Making in Practice
Paperback,
01/06/2010,
£19.99
£17.99
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decision-Making in Nursing : Thoughtful Approaches for Practice
Paperback,
12/09/2007,
£28.99
£26.09
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
Beginning Reflective Practice
13/03/2013,
£30.99
£27.89
Part of the Nursing and Health Care Practice series, this title provides pre-registration nursing and health care students with all the tools required to fully understand and develop skills for reflective practice, with the goal of becoming a successful reflective practitioner.
Rage Against God
Hardback,
22/03/2010,
£16.99
£15.29
An autobiographical and spiritual journey from atheism to faith in God through the power of reasoning. It states that faith is the best antidote to utopianism, encouraging men and women to act in the belief that there is a God and an ordered, purposeful universe, governed by an unalterable law.
Zoroastrianism: Guide For Perplexed
Paperback,
18/08/2011,
£14.99
£13.49
The history of the development of Zoroastrianism spans over 3000 years, beginning in prehistory as an oral tradition, with roots in a common Indo-Iranian mythology. This title takes foundational trifold ethic to form the framework for discussing the ideological complexities and ethical underpinning of the religion.
Hitch-22 A Memoir
Paperback,
04/12/2010,
£9.99
£8.99
The acid, hilarious, confessional, provocative bestselling memoirs of our greatest contrarian, and the author of god Is Not Great. 'If Hitchens didn't exist, we wouldn't be able to invent him.' Ian McEwan
Reflective Practice in Nursing 5ed
Paperback,
15/03/2013,
£28.99
£26.09
The ability to reflect on practice has become a competency demanded of every healthcare professional in recent years. It can be a daunting prospect - but this practical and accessible text guides the way, using the latest research and evidence to support the development of skills in reflective practice.
Professional Development, Reflection and Decision-making in nursing & healthcare 2ed
Paperback,
09/08/2013,
£24.99
£22.49
Brings together in one place the inextricably linked topics of professional development, reflective practice and decision-making Fully updated and revised throughout A range of pedagogical features, including learning objectives, activities, case studies and examples Written by renowned experts in the field.
Medical Interview - Mastering Skills for Clinical Practice 4ed
Paperback,
01/11/2001,
£9.99
£8.99
This text addresses the practical and tacit issues involved in the medical interview as the critical tool for the establishment and continution of a clinician-patient relationship. It contains real-life examples of interviews and covers topics including ethnic diversity and alternative therapies.
Transforming Nursing Through Reflective Practice 2ed
Paperback,
11/05/2005,
£23.99
£21.59
Reflective practice has been widely adopted as a successful method for developing nursing. The second edition of Transforming Nursing through Reflective Practice provides a wealth of new insights from practitioners actively involved in reflective practice in nursing research, education, clinical practice and practice development.
What Seems to be the Trouble? Stories in Illness and Healthcare
Paperback,
30/06/2006,
£19.95
£17.96
Includes stories of patients and their families, details of personal events, comedies and tragedies.
e-Communication skills:a guide for primary care
Paperback,
01/11/2005,
£24.95
£22.46
A patient-centred approach to e-communication that can serve as a reference guide. This book covers potential issues, considering both clinical and non-clinical settings, and is also a very useful teaching resource. It adopts the approach that communication is the responsibility of everyone in the primary care team, and aims to help everyone.
DISCOVER YOUR DESTINY WITH THE MONK
Paperback,
01/11/2004,
£9.99
£8.99
A potent pathway to self-awakening that will help you to live your greatest life and claim the happiness, prosperity and inner peace that you deserve. From the author of the international bestseller, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari.
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