Authors:Lela B. Costin, Howard Jacob Karger, David Stoesz,
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: child, welfare, policy, research, practice, series, america, politics, abuse
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 1997-02-27
List price: $50.00
ISBN-10: 0195116682
ISBN-13: 9780195116687

Child abuse policy in the United States contains dangerous contradictions, which have only intensified as the public slowly accepted it as a middle class problem. One contradiction is the rapidly expanding child abuse industry (made up of enterprising psychotherapists and attorneys) which is consuming enormous resources, while thousands of poor children are seriously injured or killed, many while being "protected" by public agencies. This "rediscovery" has also led to the frenzied pursuit of offenders, resulting in the sacrifice of some innocent people. Moreover, the media’s focus on the

Author: Lela Knox Shanks
Publisher: Bison Books
Keywords: alzheimer, bison, book, guide, caregiver, hughes, hannibal, shanks, name
Number of Pages: 195
Published: 2005-04-01
List price: $13.95
ISBN-10: 0803293283
ISBN-13: 9780803293281

Your Name Is Hughes Hannibal Shanks is Lela Knox Shanks’s personal account of caring for her husband, Hughes, in their home after he was stricken with Alzheimer’s disease. Lela describes her initial denial, her discovery of coping skills, her eventual acceptance of his illness, and her ultimate recognition that the key to successful caregiving lies in never losing sight of the patient’s humanness. The book outlines twenty coping and survival strategies to guide caregivers to untapped inner resources and shows caregiving’s intangible rewards of increased self-respect and

Authors:Paul Marshall, Lela Gilbert,
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Keywords: cries, blood
Number of Pages: 360
Published: 1997-03-12
List price: $12.99
ISBN-10: 0849940206
ISBN-13: 9780849940200

Today more than 200 million Christians around the world suffer imprisonment, abuse and even death because of their faith. Yet most Americans never hear their stories. In Their Blood Cries Out, Paul Marshall reveals the reality of this present-day persecution, revealing what we can do to help these brothers and sisters in Christ.

Authors:Jane Hirschmann, Lela Zaphiropoulos,
Publisher: Gurze Books
Keywords: free, kids, food, weight, conflicts, raising, approach, eating, childhood, problems, practical, positive, preventing
Number of Pages: 176
Published: 1993-03-09
List price: $10.95
ISBN-10: 0936077255
ISBN-13: 9780936077253

As seen on the Oprah Winfrey show! This book offers a common-sense, relaxed approach to healthy eating for children of all ages. The authors present evidence that children will naturally self-regulate their eating if rigid rules are not imposed upon them. They also address parents’ most common concerns such as when, what, and how much kids should be eating, how to handle peer pressure, the sugar controversy, body-image problems, special situations, and eating disorders. This book will help both parents and children make peace with food.

Authors:Paul Marshall, Lela Gilbert, Roberta Green-Ahmanso
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: religion, don, journalists, spot, blind
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 2008-11-14
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0195374371
ISBN-13: 9780195374377

Why do the media so often miss or misunderstand major news stories? One reason is that, in today’s complex and pervasively religious world, understanding religion is vital in accurately reporting and interpreting current events. The authors of Blind Spot argue that all too frequently journalists and commentators do not take religion seriously and therefore fail to grasp the religious context of the news. Blind Spot’s essays examine news stories reported by major media sources in which key religious dimensions were ignored, overlooked, or misrepresented. These stories range from th

Author: Carolyn Costin
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Keywords: eating, treatments, prevention, disorders, causes, guide, disorder, sourcebook, comprehensive
Number of Pages: 320
Published: 1999-10-01
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 0737301023
ISBN-13: 9780737301021

Provides a compassionate and comprehensive look at this potentially fatal disorder through a multidimensional approach that incorporates nutritional, psychological, and biochemical aspects. Costin addresses questions about the cause, treatment, and prevention of anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and activity disorder. Patients, families, and professionals may avail themselves of up-to-date information on treatment programs, family therapy, and support groups.

Author: Carolyn Costin
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Keywords: eating, disorders, prevention, sourcebooks, treatments, guide, sourcebook, comprehensive, causes
Number of Pages: 336
Published: 2006-12-18
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 0071476857
ISBN-13: 9780071476850

Sound, sensitive advice for overcoming an eating disorder Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, exercise addictions . . . these disorders can be devastating, but they are in no way unbeatable. Therapist Carolyn Costin, herself recovered from anorexia, brings three decades of experience and the newest research in the field together, providing readers with the latest treatments, from medication and behavioral therapy to alternative remedies. Whether you are living with an eating disorder or you are a loved one or professional helping someone who is, The Eating Disorder Sourcebook will help