The Cambridge companion to Jung

Title: The Cambridge companion to Jung

Author: Polly Young-Eisendrath, Terence Dawson

Pages: 378

Call Number: BF109.J8 C36 1997

Synopsis: This new edition represents a wide-ranging and up to date critical introduction to the psychology of Carl Jung, one of the founders of psychoanalysis. Including two new essays and thorough revisions of most of the original chapters, it constitutes a radical new assessment of his legacy. Andrew Samuels's introduction succinctly articulates the challenges facing the Jungian community. The fifteen essays set Jung in the context of his own time, outline the current practice and theory of Jungian psychology and show how Jungians continue to question and evolve his thinking and apply it to aspects of modern culture and psychoanalysis. The volume includes a full chronology of Jung's life and work, extensively revised and up to date bibliographies, a case study and a glossary. It is an indispensable reference tool for both students and specialists, written by an international team of Jungian analysts and scholars from various disciplines. -- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/21/09.

Chance or Dance: An Evaluation of Design

Title: Chance or Dance: An Evaluation of Design

Author: Jimmy H. Davis, Harry L. Poe

Pages: 236

Call Number: BL240.3 .D37 2008

Synopsis: Chance or Dance An Evaluation of Design is a revised edition of Designer Universe (Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2002), which sold out in its first edition and has been out of print since 2005. The book, which provides an overview of design and clarification of the controversial Intelligent Design Movement, has been edited and expanded in light of recent developments in the ID debate. As the controversy over Intelligent Design has grown over the past few years, there has been a tendency to confuse all statements about design with the Intelligent Design Movement, and to confuse any affirmation of creation with Scientific Creationism, Davis and Poe point out. They begin with a brief historical perspective of the design argument and then examine the major breakthroughs in cosmology, math and physics, and chemistry and biology that have provided renewed speculation in design. They have added new material that shows that the idea of design is far more expansive than the ID movements version of it a discussion of Dawkins interpretation of genetic determinism; a chapter that explores the tendency since Darwin to assume that the presence of an observable cause excludes the possibility of divine involvement; and further reflections on wonder and awe that take into account the recent surge of interest in this area. Their study concludes with an argument for the correlation of faith and sensory experience and with the suggestion that science has been successful at describing processes, but has failed at explaining origins. Chance or Dance is ideal for students and general readers interested in understanding how modern science gives evidence for the creation of nature by the God of the Bible. -- Retrieved from Books in Print 9/21/09.

Acts and Ethics

Title: Acts and Ethics

Author: Thomas E. Philips

Pages: 176

Call Number: BS2625.52 .P45 2005

Synopsis: This volume, the fruit of the sessions on the Book of Acts at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, in San Antonio, Texas, in November 2004, contains these papers: Robert C. Tannehill, 'Do the Ethics of Acts Include the Ethical Teaching in Luke?' C. Kavin Rowe, 'Authority and Community: Lukan Dominium in Acts' F. Scott Spencer, 'Wise Up, Young Man: The Moral Vision of Saul and Other "Neaniskoi" in Acts' Stanley E. Porter, 'The Genre of Acts and the Ethics of Discourse' Robert L. Brawley, 'Identity and the Aim of an Accomplished Life in Acts' Matthew L. Skinner, 'The Importance of Paul's Custody in Acts 21-28 for Determining Luke's Sociopolitical Vision' Thomas E. Phillips, 'Paul as Role Model in Acts' Richard Paul Thompson, '"What Do You Think You Are Doing, Paul?" Synagogues, Accusations, and Ethics in Paul's Ministry in Acts 16-21' Pamela Kinlaw, '"Devout and God-Fearing": Cornelius, Pacifism, and Just War -- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/21/09.

A Corporate Solution to Global Poverty: How Multinationals Can Help the Poor and Invigorate Their Own Legitimacy

Title: A Corporate Solution to Global Poverty: How Multinationals Can Help the Poor and Invigorate Their Own Legitimacy

Author: George Lodge, Craig WIlson

Pages: 198

Call Number: HD60.5.D44 L63 2006

Synopsis: "Extreme poverty threatens the very underpinnings of our ever-shrinking world. George Lodge and Craig Wilson argue that corporations must lead the fight against global poverty. Their idea of a World Development Corporation will provoke heated discussion-and, I hope, constructive action-in corporate boardrooms and the broader international development community."--Peter D. Bell, President and CEO, CARE""A Corporate Solution to Global Poverty" is a fresh and original approach to the economics and ethics of globalization. Invoking the crisis in corporate legitimacy, the authors of this stimulating book argue persuasively that the reduction of world poverty would restore legitimacy to multinational corporate life. Along the way, readers will absorb much interesting nformation about the global state of play and the presentation of a prospective solution."--Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., Pulitzer Prize-winning historian"In an attempt to reduce global poverty, some focus on rock concerts, others on macroeconomic theory, others build ever larger bureaucracies. Lodge and Wilson do not hesitate to dissect, deconstruct, and devour ideologies, policies, and institutions that have promised a lot and delivered very little. They provide an alternative answer, one that is clear, hard-headed, obvious, and mostly ignored; business is and will remain the driving part of the equation. If you are interested in results, this is an entertaining and smart book. If you are a theoretician you are likely to become increasingly unhappy as you confront a great deal of common sense delivered with passion and humor."--Juan Enriguez, President of Synthetic Genomics and author of "As The Future CatchesYou""George Lodge and Craig Wilson offer a fascinating review of the fast changing role of big business and its relations with the international community and civil society. The authors comprehensively outline the increasingly complex relationships that multinationals must manage in the face of increased demands to do more than just make profit."--Frannie L?autier, Vice President, World Bank Institute"A very well written book on an important subject. It will reach a broad audience."-- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/21/09.

The Life and Ministry of William Booth

Title: The Life and Ministry of William Booth

Author: Roger Lancelyn Green

Pages: 304

Call Number: BX9743.B7 G74 2005

Synopsis: Church History/TheologyThroughout his life, William Booth sought to minister to the least, the last, and the lost. Booth, together with his wife Catherine,?nbsp;founded and organized the world-wide?nbsp;mission that is still known as?nbsp;The Salvation Army.?nbsp;Booth's?nbsp;focus on the poor and marginalized comes directly from his theological convictions and his relationship with the Methodist movement in Great Britain, particularly his understanding of John Wesley's doctrine of sanctification and emphasis on social activism.?nbsp;This grounding was the matrix from which Booth?nbsp;transformed his world."Dr. Roger J. Green has written a bold, insightful biography of a remarkable man whose legacy continues today in?nbsp;more than?nbsp;one hundred countries of the world. This portrait of an imperfect but dedicated leader will illumine readers and awaken them to a new understanding of William Booth as a thoroughly biblical Christian and adaptable pioneer with a heart that burned for God."Lt. Colonel Marlene Chase, Editor in Chief, Literary Secretary, The Salvation Army National Headquarters"Roger Green brilliantly shows how the life of William Booth was shaped by: (1) the early Methodists in England and their commitment to both personal and social holiness, (2) his own poverty,?nbsp;and (3) the organizational genius of John Wesley. This is a valuable book?nbsp;that underscores the link between The Salvation Army and the worldwide Methodist family.?nbsp;It can only deepen our kinship and strengthen our resolve to more closely work together!"George H. Freeman,?nbsp; General Secretary, World Methodist Council"This biographical study by Roger Green is a wonderfully textured and theologically sensitive portrait of General William Booth. May it?nbsp;enable?nbsp; readers to recognize and?nbsp;emulate Booth's synthesis of vital Christian piety and active social service." ?nbsp;Paul W. Chilcote, Professor of Historical Theology & Wesleyan Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida"Roger Green gives us remarkable and unprecedented insight into the life?nbsp;of the founder of The Salvation Army, William Booth.?nbsp;His scholarship carefully documents?nbsp;the powerful influence of John Wesley and Wesley's Methodist legacy?nbsp;on General Booth's?nbsp;life, theology, and world-wide ministry.?nbsp;Green?nbsp;gives us a balanced and provocative look into the strengths and?nbsp;flaws of this very human soldier-saint, illuminating the?nbsp;Wesleyan DNA of?nbsp;Booth's legacy,?nbsp;The Salvation Army."Jonathan S. Raymond, Ph.D., President and Vice Chancellor, William & Catherine Booth College, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaRoger J. Green is Professor and Chair of Biblical and Theological Studies at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. He is co-editor of Word and Deed: A Journal of Salvation Army Theology and Ministry . Dr.Green is also a member of the Salvation Army International Doctrine Council. -- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/21/09.

Detecting Lies and Deceit: Pitfalls and Opportunities

Title: Detecting Lies and Deceit: Pitfalls and Opportunities

Author: Aldert Vrij

Pages: 504

Synopsis: Why do people lie? Do gender and personality differences affect how people lie? How can lies be detected?Detecting Lies and Deceit provides the most comprehensive review of deception to date. This revised edition provides an up-to-date account of deception research and discusses the working and efficacy of the most commonly used lie detection tools, including: Behaviour Analysis Interview Statement Validity Assessment Reality Monitoring Scientific Content Analysis Several different polygraph tests Voice Stress Analysis Thermal Imaging EEG-P300 Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)All three aspects of deception are covered: nonverbal cues, speech and written statement analysis and (neuro)physiological responses. The most common errors in lie detection are discussed and practical guidelines are provided to help professionals improve their lie detection skills.Detecting Lies and Deceit is a must-have resource for students, academics and professionals in psychology, criminology, policing and law. -- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/21/09.

The Differentiated School: Making Revolutionary Changes in Teaching and Learning

Title: The Differentiated School: Making Revolutionary Changes in Teaching and Learning

Author: Carol Ann Tomlinson, Kay Brimijoin, Lane Narvaez

Pages: 239

Call Number: LB1031 .T652 2008

Synopsis: Administrators and teachers alike will find viable ideas and answers to questions as leaders at two schools share milestones and vignettes from their real-life experiences in converting entire faculties to this dynamic approach to teaching and learning. -- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/21/09.

Taking Action on Adolescent Literacy: An Implementation Guide for School Leaders

Title: Taking Action on Adolescent Literacy: An Implementation Guide for School Leaders

Author: Julie Meltzer, Judith L. Irvin, Melinda Dukes

Pages: 268

Call Number: LB1632 .I785 2007

Synopsis: Even students who are successful readers and writers in the early grades can struggle with demanding texts and writing assignments in secondary schools. But with the leadership plan and action steps in this book, you can continue to build on students? literacy skills and intervene with students who falter. Explore ways to connect literacy instruction to adolescents? needs, interests, and dispositions. Discover how to use assessment data to guide your literacy program. And examine ways to reallocate resources and leadership roles to support a school- or districtwide literacy program. The authors? comprehensive, school-proven model for improvement includes: * Strategies to integrate literacy and learning across the content areas * Targeted interventions for students who are struggling the most * Support structures that involve teachers, administrators, parents, and community members in your literacy program * Examples of school environments that sustain literacy development -- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/21/09.

Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain

Title: Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain

Author: Maryanne Wolf

Pages: 320

Call Number: QP408 .W64 2007

Synopsis: A remarkable tour de force by a world-renown neuroscientist explains that human beings were never born to read; this invention changed the very organization of man's brain and altered the intellectual evolution of the species. -- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/21/09.

Total Cure: The Antidote to the Health Care Crisis

Title: Total Cure: The Antidote to the Health Care Crisis

Author: Harold S. Luft

Pages: 336

Call Number: RA395.A3 L82 2008

Synopsis: Proposals to reform the health care system typically focus on either increasing private insurance or expanding government-sponsored plans. Guaranteeing that everyone is insured, however, does not create a system with the quality of care patients want, the flexibility clinicians need, and the internal dynamics to continually improve the value of health care.In Total Cure, Hal Luft presents a comprehensive new proposal, SecureChoice, which does all that while providing affordable health insurance for every American. SecureChoice is a plan that restructures payment for medical care, harnessing the flexibility and responsiveness of the market by aligning the incentives of clinicians, hospitals, and insurers with those of the patient. It uses the accountability of government to ensure transparency, competition, and equity. -- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/21/09.

Stolen Tomorrows: Understanding and Treating Women's Childhood Sexual Abuse

Title: Stolen Tomorrows: Understanding and Treating Women's Childhood Sexual Abuse

Author: Steven Levenkron, Abby Levenkron

Pages: 288

Call Number: RC569.5.A28 L48 2007

Synopsis: "The most practical, down to earth, thoughtful, and sensitive book written on women's childhood sexual abuse."--Samuel C. Klagsbrun, MD From the psychotherapist who offered groundbreaking work on self-mutilation ("Cutting") comes a landmark examination of the psychology of sexual abuse. "Stolen Tomorrows" encourages the 20 percent of women who have been abused to think about, talk about, and seek help for what has been their secret shame. In addition to giving therapists and other helpers an empathic insight, "Stolen Tomorrows" will enable the survivor to recognize herself in both her personal history and her current struggle to overcome the legacy of abuse. -- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/21/09.

Understanding Controversial Therapies for Children with Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Other Learning Disabilities: A Guide to

Title: Understanding Controversial Therapies for Children with Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Other Learning Disabilities: A Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Author: Lisa A. Kurtz

Pages: 192

Call Number: RJ496.L4 K87 2008

Synopsis: "Offering a balanced overview of complementary and alternative therapies, this book is a useful guide for parents of children with autism, ADD or other learning disabilities." "The book covers a wide variety of mind-body interventions and manipulative techniques, as well as energy therapies, biologically-based methods, and alternative medical systems. For each approach, the author provides a detailed description of what the treatment involves, which professionals will be working with the child, and an explanation of the rationale behind the therapy. She also offers advice on who to approach for treatment, and includes a list of recommended resources and useful contacts for further information." "This accessible book is a valuable source of information for parents and professionals working with children who have disabilities that impact their learning or behavior."-- Retrieved from Books In Print 9/21/09.

Pop Goes the Church: Should the Church Engage Pop Culture?

Title: Pop Goes the Church: Should the Church Engage Pop Culture?

Author: Tim Stevens

Pages: 256

Call Number: BR115.C8 S73 2008

Synopsis:
Whether you're a regular attender, a leader, or have yet to step foot in a church, you may have questions about church that aren't being answered. How can the church remain relevant while communicating the unchanging integrity of God's truth? Author Tim Stevens makes an inspiring case for leveraging pop culture to reach out to people in the language of their lives. He offers a new perspective that gives relevance and impact to the church by using popular culture-meeting people in the real world with words, sounds and images that speak to them. He encourages us to get out of our comfort zones and look people in the eyes, meeting them wherever they are, relating to their problems and society's challenges-even celebrating pop culture, where there are exciting signs of spiritual seeking. Pop Goes the Church will open your mind to church in a way that breaks down walls, engages the culture and speaks to a generation that needs to hear good news. -- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/7/09

Peripheral Vision: Detecting the Weak Signals That Will Make or Break Your Company

Title: Peripheral Vision: Detecting the Weak Signals That Will Make or Break Your Company

Author: George S. Day, Paul J.H. Schoemaker

Pages: 248

Call Number: HF5415.13 .D369 2006

Synopsis: Strategy. --retrieved from Books in Print 9/7/09

God for a Secular Society: The Public Relevance of Theology

Title: God for a Secular Society: The Public Relevance of Theology

Author: Jurgen Moltmann

Pages: 304

Call Number: BR115.W6 M45413 1999

Synopsis: A powerful and provocative case for Christian political involvement. -- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/7/09

Radical Grace: How Belief in a Benevolent God Benefits Our Health

Title: Radical Grace: How Belief in a Benevolent God Benefits Our Health

Author: J. Harold Ellens

Pages: 219

Call Number: BT732 .E453 2007

Synopsis: The esteemed editor who brought is the acclaimed set The Destructive Power of Religion, 4 volumes, turns his attention here to a similarly powerful yet positive side of religion - how our concept of God can fuel healthy body and mind. This book contends all health - mental and physical - is shaped, for good or ill, by our spiritual, theological and psychological notions about the nature of God, and by the way we form an outlook on life as a result of these notions. Across history, a large percentage of notions people have about God are that He is a threat, and among what Ellens describes as "sick Gods created through pathological beliefs," or "sick Gods that make sick people." But Ellens grounds his brighter perspective in this text on God as a source of unconditional grace and goodwill, then illuminates the affect that this perspective has on people who have incorporated it into their minds and lives. Ellens shows how people with firm faith in God as one of "radical grace" themselves develop psychologically strong and healthy. His offering here of psychology interfacing theology is reminiscent of Carl Rogers teaching on unconditional positive regard, and its ability to heal suffering persons. All readers can benefit by understanding this to inspire spiritual and psychological healing whether for ourselves, family, friends or aiming to help clients in counseling or therapy, he explains. -- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/7/09.

Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management

Title: Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management

Author: Scott Berkun

Pages: 392

Call Number: HD69.P75 B47 2008

Synopsis: In the updated edition of this critically acclaimed and bestselling book, Microsoft project veteran Scott Berkun offers a collection of essays on field-tested philosophies and strategies for defining, leading, and managing projects. Each essay distills complex concepts and challenges into practical nuggets of useful advice, and the new edition now adds more value for leaders and managers of projects everywhere. Based on his nine years of experience as a program manager for Internet Explorer, and lead program manager for Windows and MSN, Berkun explains to technical and non-technical readers alike what it takes to get through a large software or web development project. Making Things Happen doesn't cite specific methods, but focuses on philosophy and strategy. Unlike other project management books, Berkun offers personal essays in a comfortable style and easy tone that emulate the relationship of a wise project manager who gives good, entertaining and passionate advice to those who ask. -- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/7/09.

Is There a Right to Remain Silent?: Coercive Interrogation and the Fifth Amendment After 9/11

Title: Is There a Right to Remain Silent?: Coercive Interrogation and the Fifth Amendment After 9/11

Author: Alan M. Dershowitz

Pages: 232

Call Number: KF9668 .D47 2008

Synopsis: The right to remain silent, guaranteed by the famed Fifth Amendment case, Miranda v. Arizona, is perhaps one of the most easily recognized and oft-quoted constitutional rights in American culture. Yet despite its ubiquity, there is widespread misunderstanding about the right and the protections promised under the Fifth Amendment. In Is There a Right to Remain Silent? renowned legal scholar and bestselling author Alan Dershowitz reveals precisely why our Fifth Amendment rights matter and how they are being reshaped, limited, and in some cases revoked in the wake of 9/11. As security concerns have heightened, law enforcement has increasingly turned its attention from punishing to preventing crime. Dershowitz argues that recent Supreme Court decisions have opened the door to coercive interrogations-even when they amount to torture-if they are undertaken to prevent a crime, especially a terrorist attack, and so long as the fruits of such interrogations are not introduced into evidence at the criminal trial of the coerced person. In effect, the court has given a green light to all preventive interrogation methods. By deftly tracing the evolution of the Fifth Amendment from its inception in the Bill of Rights to the present day, where national security is the nation's first priority, Dershowitz puts forward a bold reinterpretation of the Fifth Amendment for the post-9/11 world. As the world we live in changes from a "deterrent state" to the heightened vigilance of today's "preventative state," our construction, he argues, must also change. We must develop a jurisprudence that will contain both substantive and procedural rules for all actions taken by government officials in order to prevent harmful conduct-including terrorism. Timely, provocative, and incisively written, Is There a Right to Remain Silent? presents an absorbing look at one of our most essential constitutional rights at one of the most critical moments in recent American history. -- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/7/09.

Schools That Change: Evidence-Based Improvement and Effective Change Leadership

Title: Schools That Change: Evidence-Based Improvement and Effective Change Leadership

Author: Lew Smith

Pages: 298

Call Number: LB2822.82 .S645 2008

Synopsis: """Schools That Change "integrates equal parts passion and intellect. A well-crafted contribution to the literature on successful reform and a sophisticated and nuanced book that should be read with care.""???From the Foreword by Michael Fullan ""Schools have shown themselves to be gifted and talented at resisting and subverting change. Lew Smith hands us the keys to the storehouse of insights about how schools can change???really change.""???Roland Barth, Founder, The Principals' Center, Harvard UniversityAuthor, "Lessons Learned" "Learn from schools that have made meaningful, positive, and lasting changes!" With an in-depth look at eight schools across the nation???winners of the National School Change Awards???this illuminating resource shows how schools can transform themselves from low-performing into exemplary national status. Qualitative research, specific examples, and portraiture offer an inside view of the day-to-day dynamics of change in schools. This insightful book examines questions such as: Why are some schools able to change while other schools cannot?Why are people challenged by change?What is the best way to measure change?What professional characteristics must principals develop to bring about significant and sustainable change? Learn how your school can realize substantive change that supports a culture of learning, teacher development, and enhanced student achievement.-- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/7/09

Helping Children with Autism Learn: Treatment Approaches for Parents and Professionals

Title: Helping Children with Autism Learn: Treatment Approaches for Parents and Professionals

Author: Bryna Siegel

Call Number: LC4717 .S54 2003

Pages: 498

Synopsis:
Bryna Siegel gives parents of autistic children what they need most: hope. Her first book, The World of the Autistic Child, became an instant classic, illuminating the inaccessible minds of afflicted children. Now she offers an equally insightful, thoroughly practical guide to treating the learning differences (which she sees as 'autistic learning disabilities') associated with this heartbreaking disorder. -- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/7/09.

Fire from the Rock

Title: Fire from the Rock

Author: Sharon M. Draper

Call Number: PZ7.D78325 Fi 2007

Pages: 240

Synopsis: Sylvia is shocked and confused when she is asked to be one of the first black students to attend Central High School, which is scheduled to be integrated in the fall of 1957, whether people like it or not. Before Sylvia makes her final decision, smoldering racial tension in the town ignites into flame. When the smoke clears, she sees clearly that nothing is going to stop the change from coming. It is up to her generation to make it happen, in as many different ways as there are colors in the world. -- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/7/09.

The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics

Title: The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics

Author: Leonard Susskind

Call Number: QC174.12 .S896 2008

Pages: 480

Synopsis: At the beginning of the 21 st century, physics is being driven to very unfamiliar territory--the domain of the incredibly small and the incredibly heavy. The new world is a world in which both quantum mechanics and gravity are equally important. But mysteries remain. One of the biggest involved black holes. Famed physicist Stephen Hawking claimed that anything sucked in a black hole was lost forever. For three decades, Leonard Susskind and Hawking clashed over the answer to this problem. Finally, in 2004, Hawking conceded. THE BLACK HOLE WAR will explain the mind-blowing science that finally won out, and the emergence of a new paradigm that argues the world--this catalog, your home, your breakfast, you--is actually a hologram projected from the edges of space. -- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/7/09.

Spiritual Dimensions of Nursing Practice

Title: Spiritual Dimensions of Nursing Practice

Author: Verna Benner Carson (Editor), Harold G. Koenig (Editor)

Call Number: RT85.2 .C37 2008

Pages: 416

Synopsis: In this highly anticipated revised edition of Spiritual Dimensions of Nursing Practice, co-editors Verna Benner Carson and Harold G. Koenig offer a thorough update to this seminal work on spirituality and health in the nursing field. The revised edition builds on the foundations laid in the first, providing perspectives on new research in the spiritual dimensions of nursing care, applying nursing theory to spiritual care, and addressing the spiritual needs of both nurses and patients. It also examines ethical issues in nursing and the impact of legal decisions on health care issues. Contributors address issues of spiritual development across the entire lifespan-from the spiritual needs and influences of the very young to the elderly, including those facing chronic illnesses or death. The volume takes a similarly broad approach in addressing spiritual issues from a variety of faith backgrounds-including both theistic and pantheistic religious practices-so that nurses can be prepared to meet the needs of patients from various religious traditions. Second to chaplains, nurses are the major providers of spiritual care, and no other book will serve their needs like Spiritual Dimensions of Nursing Practice. -- Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/2/09.

Minders of Make-Believe: Idealists, Entrepreneurs, and the Shaping of American Children's Literature

Title: Minders of Make-Believe: Idealists, Entrepreneurs, and the Shaping of American Children's Literature

Author: Leonard S. Marcus

Call Number: Z480.C48 M37 2008

Pages: 416

Synopsis:
What should children read? As preeminent children's literature authority Leonard S. Marcus shows incisively, that's the three-hundred-year-old question that created a rambunctious children's book publishing scene in colonial times. And it's the urgent issue that went on to fuel the transformation of twentieth-century children's book publishing from a genteel backwater to big business.Marcus delivers a provocative look at the fierce turf wars fought among the pioneering editors, progressive educators, and librarians-most of them women- throughout the twentieth century. From The New England Primer to The Cat in the Hatto Cormier's The Chocolate War, Marcus offers a richly informed, witty analysis of the pivotal books that transformed children's book publishing, and brings alive the revealing synergy between books like these and the national mood of their times.--Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/02/09.

Understanding and Treating Depression: Ways to Find Hope and Help

Title: Understanding and Treating Depression: Ways to Find Hope and Help
Author: Rudy Nydegger
Call Number: RC537 .N93 2008
Pages: 240





Synopsis: In any given year, 10 percent of the population - or about 21 million people - suffer from a depressive disorder. Most do not seek professional help although the great majority could find relief with treatment. And that not only causes hundreds of thousands of dollars in economic costs annually from work slowdown and accidents to illnesses and suicides, the wider picture is that depression hurts not only the person at issue, but millions more who are family members or other loved ones. The problem has become so pervasive yet often ignored that a major pharmaceutical company has launched commercials focused on informing the public that "Depression hurts, everywhere," and can surface not only as psychological aches but also physical pains and illness. This book offers a one-stop source that explains the history, increasing incidence, diagnosis, costs, treatment, and many faces of depression across ages, gender, culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic group, and sexual identity. Every chapter includes vignettes and interviews to illustrate the topic and main points. Treatment approaches and success rates are discussed, as are the meanings and myths applied to this common disorder. Current and emerging research, and treatments on the horizon, are also spotlighted.--Retrieved from Books in Print, 9/2/09.