This book is about grandparenting as a Christian vocation for the afternoon and evening of life. The author presents the unconditional love of a grandparent as indicative of a vocation, a calling from God. He explores the vocation of grandparent in all of its multiple dimensions of being and doing, including play and joy and laughter. Each chapter includes questions for personal or group reflection.
James D Olson Ordre des livres (chronologique)
James Olson est un philosophe formé en management dont les études ont couvert les affaires, l'ingénierie, l'art, les religions orientales et occidentales, le yoga, le qigong, la psychologie, la langue, la programmation neurolinguistique, la philosophie et la perspective du cerveau. Olson a passé sa vie à travailler pour unifier sa compréhension des choses matérielles, des idées et des énergies spirituelles en embrassant des concepts harmonieux et en éliminant ceux qui créent des conflits. Il s'appuie sur des valeurs conservatrices de ferme et chrétiennes, intégrant des perspectives complémentaires de religions orientales, des points de vue libéraux européens, la sagesse de l'Égypte ancienne, des faits scientifiques, la discipline des affaires et des aperçus spirituels modernes. Sa mission est d'aider à équilibrer les énergies masculine et féminine de la planète, et ainsi à un état plus pacifique, par sa promotion de la pensée globale.
To Catch a Spy
- 256pages
- 9 heures de lecture
In To Catch a Spy: The Art of Counterintelligence, former Chief of CIA counterintelligence James M. Olson offers a wake-up call for the American public, showing how the US is losing the intelligence war and how our country can do a better job of protecting its national security and trade secrets.
Clinical Pharmacology Made Ridiculously Simple
- 180pages
- 7 heures de lecture
A concise overview of the most important principles in clinical pharmacology, with drug comparisons in clear chart format. The book blends the essentials of basic pharmacology and clinical pharmacology so that transition from classroom to clinic is less abrupt. The text that surrounds the tables emphasize key issues pertaining to therapeutic rationale, basic pharmacologic principles and clinical use of drugs. Topics include Principles of Pharmacology (Pharmacokinetics, drug actions at multiple levels, drug interactions, tolerance, dependence and withdrawal), Peripheral Nervous System, Central Nervous System, Cardiovascular and Hematology Drugs, Respiratory Drugs, GI Drugs, Anti-Infective Agents, Anticancer drugs, Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulating Agents, and Endocrine System Drugs. Principles of pharmacology -- Peripheral nervous system -- Central nervous system -- Cardiovascular and hematology drugs -- Respiratory drugs -- Gastrointestinal agents -- Anti-infective agents -- Anticancer drugs -- Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating agents -- Endocrine system