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Resurrection (1899) is the last of Tolstoy's major novels. It tells the story of a nobleman's attempt to redeem the suffering his youthful philandering inflicted on a peasant girl who ends up a prisoner in Siberia.  Tolstoy's vision of redemption achieved through loving forgiveness, and his condemnation of violence, dominate the novel. An...

A Very Short IntroductionWhat are the origins of the Catholic Church? How has Catholicism changed and adapted over the centuries? What challenges does the Catholic Church face in the twenty-first century? Gerald O'Collins answers these and other questions in this clear, accessible introduction to the largest and oldest institution in the...

Pattakos applies Frankl's philosophy and therapeutic approach to life and work in the 21st century. This updated and expanded second edition includes new personal stories, new data on meaning, and new exercises to apply the seven principles....

Cool Connections is a fun, engaging workbook that provides a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach to positively modifying the everyday thoughts and behaviours of children and young people aged 9 to 14.Combining a summary of CBT principles and step-by-step guidelines on how to use the materials appropriately with a mixture of games,...

Gout is on the increase, particularly among women, where studies have found that the incidence has doubled in the past 20 years. Associated with increasing age, obesity, high blood pressure, and alcohol use, gout is a disabling type of arthritis which, if not treated, can lead to long-term pain and damage. Medications can help, as can self-help,...

A Very Short IntroductionThe Crusades were one of the most extraordinary, vivid episodes in world history. But were they motivated by spiritual reward or by greed? Were they an early experiment in European colonialism? How were they organized? With customary flair and originality, Christopher Tyerman picks his way through the many debates to...