A provocative look at how cowardice has been understood from ancient times to the present
Coward. It's a grave insult, likely to provoke anger, shame, even violence. But what exactly is cowardice? When terrorists are called cowards, does it mean the same as when the term is applied to soldiers? And what, if anything, does cowardice have to do with the rest of us? Bringing together sources from court-martial cases to literary and film classics such as Dante's Inferno, The Red Badge of Courage, and The Thin Red Line, Cowardice recounts the great harm that both cowards and the fear of seeming cowardly have done, and traces the idea of cowardice’s power to its evolutionary roots. But Chris Walsh also shows that this power has faded, most dramatically on the battlefield. Misconduct that earlier might have been punished as cowardice has more recently often been treated medically, as an adverse reaction to trauma, and Walsh explores a parallel therapeutic shift that reaches beyond war, into the realms of politics, crime, philosophy, religion, and love.
Yet, as Walsh indicates, the therapeutic has not altogether triumphed―contempt for cowardice endures, and he argues that such contempt can be a good thing. Courage attracts much more of our attention, but rigorously understanding cowardice may be more morally useful, for it requires us to think critically about our duties and our fears, and it helps us to act ethically when fear and duty conflict.
Richly illustrated and filled with fascinating stories and insights, Cowardice is the first sustained analysis of a neglected but profound and pervasive feature of human experience.

Cowardice: A Brief History

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Walsh, Chris

Mental Health

Princeton University Press

Coward. It's a grave insult, likely to provoke anger, shame, even violence. But what exactly is cowardice? When terrorists are called cowards, does it mean the same as when the term is applied to soldiers? And what, if anything, does cowardice have to do with the rest of us? Bringing together sources from court-martial cases to literary and film classics such as Dante's Inferno, The Red Badge of Courage, and The Thin Red Line, Cowardice recounts the great harm that both cowards and the fear of seeming cowardly have done, and traces the idea of cowardice’s power to its evolutionary roots. But Chris Walsh also shows that this power has faded, most dramatically on the battlefield. Misconduct that earlier might have been punished as cowardice has more recently often been treated medically, as an adverse reaction to trauma, and Walsh explores a parallel therapeutic shift that reaches beyond war, into the realms of politics, crime, philosophy, religion, and love.Yet, as Walsh indicates, the therapeutic has not altogether triumphed―contempt for cowardice endures, and he argues that such contempt can be a good thing. Courage attracts much more of our attention, but rigorously understanding cowardice may be more morally useful, for it requires us to think critically about our duties and our fears, and it helps us to act ethically when fear and duty conflict.Richly illustrated and filled with fascinating stories and insights, Cowardice is the first sustained analysis of a neglected but profound and pervasive feature of human experience.

'Voyages of Abuse is a most useful and much needed addition to the ocean literature . . . The book is extremely well written and painstakingly documented . . . The detailed case histories will shake some consciences.' Elisabeth Mann Borgese, Founder and Honorary Chair for Life, International Ocean Institute, Malta 'This book is a fine contribution to the ongoing debate about global governance in shipping and will doubtless help in persuading those who remain opposed to the notion that with flag state rights come flag state responsibilities.' David Cockroft, ITF General Secretary 'Professor Couper is well known in maritime circles for his passion and commitment for the welfare of the men and women of the sea. This book is a valuable addition to the cause of seafarers and their human rights. I warmly recommend it to all those who have the wellbeing of the shipping industry at heart.' Rev Jacques Harel, General Secretary, International Christian Maritime Association Voyages of Abuse details the deplorable conditions that exist in a minority sector of international shipping operating mainly, although not exclusively, under flags of convenience. In a horrific account of human rights abuses that would be little tolerated in the countries of the shipowners, the authors demonstrate that governments often pay little attention to cases of robbery, abandonment, deprivation and even death perpetrated by these shipowners or on vessels bearing their national flag. The financial and shipping institutions that support substandard shipowners are also prepared to ignore the plight of the individual seafarer serving on the ships under their tenure. The authors draw on case studies to illustrate the issues, including a perspective on Adriatic Tanker Company of Greece and examples of incompetent management and the reckless finance provisions in merchant shipping. The authors also examine the plight of seafarers' families, who are par

Voyages of Abuse: Seafarers, Human Rights and International Shipping

Business & Money

Boerne, G. L.

Couper, Alistair D.

Stanberry, Ben

Economics

Pluto Press

The Bowerman system

Tafnews Press

In God we trust? It is a pertinent question answered by this book, for trust comes from believing something, and belief is another word for faith. The Bible says that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God, so the purpose of this book is twofold: 1. To equip ministers to better understand the often brutal law of the jungle that the business world has become and to see Jesus as King of the Jungle, a mighty warrior who fights for our families, our businesses, and our churches. 2. To further equip successful business owners in their growth in mature Christian leadership. If you are a Christian leader in either ministry or business- the eternal revolutionary truths revealed in this book make it a manual for success you cannot afford to pass by.

Leadership In The River: Obeying God In Our Leadership

Christian Books & Bibles

Christian Living

Great Books

Drug overdose deaths increased 30 percent in the United States from 2019 to 2020, according to the CDC, and are now a leading cause of death for young adults. [1] 
"Together, we will face this challenge as a national family with conviction, with unity, and with a commitment to love and support our neighbors in times of dire need. Working together, we will defeat this opioid epidemic" President Donald J. Trump 
Finally, a Bible-based addiction recovery curriculum that does more than merely manage addiction, but through the truth and grace of Jesus, provides complete freedom from it. The author had an encounter with Jesus in April 1989 that delivered him from his ongoing alcohol and drug use, yet has been touched with compassion for those who have struggled for decades and have not experienced the freedom God promises to be available through Christ. Frustrated at the mixed results from the 12 Step programs, this author sought God diligently for Biblical keys to unlock the spiritual prison cells most addicts found themselves trapped in. Combining a deep experiential love from our Heavenly Father through what is commonly called the Toronto Blessing or the 'Fathers Blessing' while attending over 20 conferences there, God called pastor Chris to Tulsa, Oklahoma to study at the feet of Kenneth E Hagin at Rhema Bible Training Center. It was here, while attending a lecture taught by Rev. Doug Jones in his Faith Foundations class, that suddenly, in almost an instant, he saw how the keys to unlocking every addiction were to be found in the simplicity of the Lord's prayer. Upon graduation, only weeks after being married to his bride, Karen, he felt impressed to return to his hometown of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to perform an outreach into Debra-Dynes's assisted living project, where seven crack houses were operating openly, and where the drug trade ruled and affected the entire community. Into this dark morass of human existence, he was sent with this message, and 22 brave people agreed to commit to a six-month recovery program with addictions ranging from cigarettes to crack, heroin, and cocaine. 
The only requirement was, that students had to continually be willing to take the next lesson, no matter what life's circumstances threw at them, and 2 years later, 19 of the 22 students graduated from the course, and remain alcohol, drug, and even tobacco-free, now more than 20 years after the course was taught. 
During that time, God led the author on many faith adventures, to eventually end up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where it all began, to pursue his master's degree in practical ministry from Oral Roberts University, where this curriculum was written in fulfillment for his Capstone project. After researching the theology and results of several other well-known recovery programs, it is the opinion of this author, that this curriculum is the best addiction recovery material ever written, 
If you or a loved one struggles with any form of addiction, know this: God's Word has answers, and there is freedom available for you in Jesus.

Foundations for LIfe: A Curriculum Creating Freedom From Addictions

Religion & Spirituality

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

"Dreams are only beautiful when viewed from a distance – get too close and you’ll see they have troublesome cogs." 
It’s 2006 in the fictional East London borough of Leytonstow. The UK’s pub smoking ban is about to happen, and thirty-eight-and-a-half year old John Torrington, a mopper and trolley collector at his local DIY store, is secretly in love with the stylish, beautiful, and middle-class barmaid Lois. John and his hapless, strange, and down-on-their-luck friends, Gabby Longfeather and Glyn Hopkins, live in Clements Markham House - a semi-derelict Edwardian villa divided into unsanitary bedsits, and (mis)managed by the shrewd Dickensian business man, Mr Kapoor. 
When Mr Kapoor, in a bizarre and criminal fluke, makes him fabulously credit-worthy, John surprises his friends and colleagues alike by announcing he will organise an amazing ‘urban love revolution’, aka the Dig Street Festival. But when he discovers dark secrets at the DIY store, and Mr Kapoor’s ruthless gentrification scheme for Clements Markham House, John’s plans take several unexpected and worrisome turns… 
Funny, original, philosophical, and unexpectedly moving, The Dig Street Festival takes a long, hard, satirical look at modern British life, and asks of us all, how can we be better people? 
Chris Walsh grew up in Middlesbrough and now lives in Kent. He writes both fiction and non-fiction. The Dig Street Festival is his first novel. "Awesome accomplishment" Tony Mortimer, East 17

The Dig Street Festival

Literature & Fiction

Louise Walters Books

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