Psychotherapy and the Spiritual Quest

This study attempts to identify the religious roots of psychotherapy and surveys the views of spirituality found in a broad range of psychologies such as Jung, Kierkegaard and May. The author reviews the history and understanding of spirituality found in a variety of Christian traditions from the Desert Fathers to Evangelical Spirituality. He attempts therefore to present a model of personality as a psychospiritual unity. Benner has published "The Baker Encyclopedia of Psychology", "Psychotherapy in Christian Perspective", "Psychology and Religion" and "Christian Counselling and Psychotherapy".

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Benner, David

Psychology & Counseling

Hodder & Stoughton Religious Division

Americans often describe their rights in terms of numbers derived from amendments in the federal Bill of Rights, an unambiguous set of limitations on government. Despite this tendency, most do not realize that such amendments were never designed to inhibit local authorities. Nevertheless, during the Progressive Era the federal courts began to claim that the 14th Amendment had “incorporated” federal Bill of Rights restrictions against the state governments. Ever since, this outlook has provided the basis upon which the federal judiciary overturns state laws deemed to be unsavory. As David Benner reveals in The 14th Amendment and the Incorporation Doctrine, no such function was originally envisioned by the amendment. Demonstrating the subject’s far-reaching ramifications, he illustrates how the embrace of incorporation has severely eroded the Constitution’s original intent. Without constitutional sanction, this fallacious doctrine has given the federal courts an excuse to meddle with the internal affairs of the states. Virtually ignored in modern legal studies, the incorporation doctrine is now considered a settled matter of American jurisprudence. Despite the lack of attention to the topic, Benner argues that there is no legal precept that has done more to transform the power of the federal judiciary into a superlative force.

The 14th Amendment and the Incorporation Doctrine

History

Americas

Life & Liberty Publishing Group

Thomas Paine: A Lifetime of Radicalism

As an unremarkable English commoner, former tax collector, and privateer, Thomas Paine was the most unlikely person to carry the torch of American independence. Nevertheless, his succinct and wildly-popular argument in favor of the idea, Common Sense, proved to be the exact catalyst to bring such a provocative cause to fruition.If Paine's public deeds ended there, it would have solidified his place in history, but he exercised considerable influence on the political dynamics of France and Britain as well.In Thomas Paine: A Lifetime of Radicalism, David Benner reveals how Paine became the most notorious radical of his age.

"At a time when many people feel discouraged and unheard, the life of Thomas Paine serves as an apt reminder of the power of ideas and the written word. David Benner has given us a tremendous gift with this absorbing book." 
-Thomas E. Woods, New York Times bestselling author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History, and Nullification: How to Resist Federal Tyranny in the 21st Century\n“Thomas Paine rocked the political and religious establishments of America, France, and Britain. David Benner's new biography makes the implausible story of the author of "Common Sense" come alive.” 
-Kevin Gutzman, Western Connecticut State University, New York Times bestselling author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constitution and The Jeffersonians: The Visionary Presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe\nAs an unremarkable English commoner, former tax collector, and one-time privateer, Thomas Paine was the most unlikely person to carry the torch of American independence. Nevertheless, his succinct and wildly-popular argument in favor of the idea, Common Sense, proved to be the exact catalyst to bring such a provocative cause to fruition.\nIf Paine’s public deeds were limited to this alone, they would have solidified his place in history, but he had considerable influence on the political dynamics of France and Britain as well. In Thomas Paine: A Lifetime of Radicalism, David Benner reveals how Paine became the most notorious radical of his age.\nBenner's work pays particular focus on to the polemicist's great successes in transforming his day's political landscape. Indeed, most of Paine’s most controversial ideas are not only accepted, but entirely taken for granted in the contemporary. His fiery opposition to hereditary monarchy, slavery, and state religious establishments was entirely novel for his time, but he waged a lifelong crusade against all three institutions, putting himself in great danger in the process.\nPaine adamantly defended the truth as he saw even when it led to adverse political repercussions, the loss of personal friends, and harm to his own livelihood. Even his adversaries conceded he was more uniquely skilled at reaching commoners than any agitator to come before him, and his approach involved regular people in political struggles that had previously been reserved to groups of elites.

The United States Constitution was a concerted response to an age of tyrannical kings and highly centralized government. As history reveals, such political authority had to be challenged directly – by local units and causes – to preserve liberty and ensure public happiness. Compact of the Republic demonstrates that the Constitution did not impose a nationalist, superlative central government, and was not ratified by “one American people” in the aggregate. Instead, the document was the product of a multi-party arrangement, where the states remained the masters of their own creation and the pillars of the federal system. In Compact of the Republic, historian David Benner: *Reveals that representatives were assured that delegated power could be reclaimed by the states following acts of federal overreach and usurpation *Explains the historical foundation behind the Bill of Rights, and traces the limitations on government to the actions of malevolent kings *Proves the Constitution acknowledges the states in the plural, as a collection of sovereign societies with varied interests *Demonstrates that the "elastic clauses" were clearly explained during the ratification campaign, and leave no room for modern reinterpretation *Describes how the federal judiciary now overturns state laws it has no jurisdiction over, to the contrary of its original scope of power *Explains why Thomas Jefferson and James Madison believed that unconstitutional federal laws had to be opposed, nullified, and obstructed by the states *Illustrates that ratification was secured only by convincing opponents of the Constitution that the document would produce a nominal general government with limited, enumerated powers

Compact of the Republic: The League of States and the Constitution

In the new sixth edition of this paddling classic, Bob and David Benner expand and update information on the rivers, streams and creeks of the Western Carolinas. More than 63 rivers are included with details on over 1,600 miles of the most scenic and challenging whitewater in the United States. 
Also included is information vital to all paddlers, beginner and expert alike. There is information on clubs and organizations, state water trails, and national and scenic rivers. Ratings and descriptions include topographic maps, county locations, gages, difficulty ratings, drop/distances, run times, water quality, and much more.

Carolina Whitewater: A Paddler's Guide to the Western Carolinas

Sports & Outdoors

Benner, Bob

Water Sports

Menasha Ridge Pr

Provides in-depth coverage of the rivers you want to know about. With difficulty levels ranging from class I to class VI, there's something for everyone in this compilation of classic Southern rivers.

Appalachian Whitewater: The Southern States

Sehlinger, Bob

The ultimate guide to paddling whitewater in the western Carolinas, Carolina Whitewater has guided paddlers to the best creeks and rivers in the Tar Heel and Palmetto states for over 30 years.Detailed creek and river profiles include:
<ul>
<li>Topographic-based maps</li>
<li>Shuttle directions</li>
<li>Gauge locations</li>
</ul>
Kayakers and canoeists will find expanded and updated information for the classic rivers, like the Nolichucky, Nantahala, and French Broad, as well as for several new steep runs, such as Rockhouse Creek, Hurricane Creek, the Gragg Prong, and Big Hungry River. You’ll also get vital information on clubs and organizations, state water trails, and national and scenic rivers.
Waterway data for each run includes:
<ul>
<li>Class of difficulty</li>
<li>Length of the run</li>
<li>Time to paddle</li>
<li>Water level needed to paddle</li>
<li>Permits required (if any)</li>
<li>Gradient of each run</li>
<li>Ratings for scenery</li>
</ul>
David and Bob Benner have been paddling the Carolinas for decades. David resides in Morganton, NC. Bob Benner is retired and also lives in Morganton.

Carolina Whitewater: A Paddler's Guide to the Western Carolinas (Canoe and Kayak Series)

Reference

Menasha Ridge Press

The genesis of the United States Constitution was built upon centuries of tyranny inflicted by treacherous kings and highly centralized government. In many cases, this authority had to be challenged directly in order for liberty to thrive. As a result, the Constitution was born from a laborious and exhaustive understanding of the British experience that the founders lived under and observed. In Compact of the Republic, David Benner aims to prove that the Constitution did not impose a nationalist, powerful central government, and was not ratified by “one people.” Instead, the Constitution was a multi-party compact set up by the states, where the states were the masters of their own creation. The states built the federal government, and did not intend for their creation to rule over them. Compact of the Republic promises to become the standard argument for the compact view of the union, and throws a wrench into the wheel of contemporary legal thought. In Compact of the Republic, historian David Benner: *Contends that representatives were made aware that power could be resumed by the states after acts of federal overreach and usurpation *Explores the historical foundation behind the Bill of Rights, and traces the limitations on government to malevolent actions of kings *Proves the Constitution acknowledges the states in the plural, as a collection of societies with varied interests *Reveals that the “elastic clauses” were clearly explained and leave no room for modern reinterpretation *Explains how the federal judiciary now overturns state laws that they have no discretion over, to the contrary of its original scope of power *Describes how Thomas Jefferson and James Madison believed that unconstitutional federal laws had to be opposed, nullified, and obstructed by the states *Illustrates that ratification was only secured by convincing opponents of the Constitution that the document would produce a weak general government with limited, enumerated powers

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

<div> <div>The ultimate guide to paddling whitewater in the western Carolinas, Carolina Whitewater has guided boaters to the best water in the Tar Heel and Palmetto states for almost 30 years. This latest edition includes expanded and updated information for the classic rivers, like the Chattooga, French Broad, and Nantahala, in addition to many new steep creeks including Cove, Rockhouse, and Hurricane. New to this edition is a section on flatwater that is suitable for canoe camping and can be handledby beginner and novice paddlers. Profiled runs are from the Broad River and two of its tributaries, the Enoree and the Tyger. The convenient at-a-glance format for each river section makes it easy to find critical details such as difficulty, length, paddling time, gradient, and more. River descriptions, shuttle and gauge information, and topographic-based maps complete the useful information needed to help boaters pick rivers to match their ability. With over 80 detailed profiles and more than60 maps of the best canoeing and kayaking waterways in the Carolinas, this guide is indispensable. From quiet float trips on the French Broad to exciting runs on the fast-flowing Nolichucky, Carolina Whitewater details the best paddling experiences in both states.</div> </div>

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Psychotherapy and the Spiritual Quest

The 14th Amendment and the Incorporation Doctrine

Thomas Paine: A Lifetime of Radicalism

Thomas Paine: A Lifetime of Radicalism

Compact of the Republic: The League of States and the Constitution

Carolina Whitewater: A Paddler's Guide to the Western Carolinas

Appalachian Whitewater: The Southern States

Carolina Whitewater: A Paddler's Guide to the Western Carolinas (Canoe and Kayak Series)

Compact of the Republic: The League of States and the Constitution

Carolina Whitewater: A Paddler's Guide to the Western Carolinas (Canoe and Kayak Series)