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Theology can no longer exist in isolation from politics, philosophy and literature. This is Nicholas Boyle's basis for an examination of personal and cultural identity in today's world.

His exploration of the global mind reveals the continuing importance of a Christian perspective in a secular world. He shows that modern trends towards greater diversity and pluralism and simultaneous trends towards greater unification can be reconciled within the Catholic humanist tradition of theology, philosophy and literature. He identifies Postmodernism as 'the pessimism of an obsolescent class...

"'My life sentence had actually started the day I left my mother's womb . . ."

Jimmy Boyle grew up in Glasgow's Gorbals. All around him the world was drinking, fighting, and thieving. To survive, he too had to fight and steal. Kids' gangs led to trouble with the police. Approved schools led to Borstal, and Jimmy was on his way to a career in crime. By his 20s he was a hardened villain, sleeping with prostitutes, running shebeens and money-lending rackets. Then they nailed him for murder. The sentence was life--the brutal, degrading eternity of a broken spirit in...

Twenty-two artists explore what inspires them about the natural world, the plants and animals. For example:

• Shashwat Mishra compares real dire wolves to the Game of Thrones version.
• Steve Bissette wrote a story about his personal thoughts on the fisher cat, which was then illustrated by his hand-picked artist Ross Studlar.
• Terri Nelson, who is preparing for a trip to the Antarctic, explains the purpose of museum collections not on display.

If your child has been given a diagnosis of anxiety, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. With The Conscious Parent's Guide to Childhood Anxiety, you will learn how to take a relationship-centered approach to parenting that engages your child and ensures that he succeeds behaviorally, socially, and cognitively. Conscious parenting is about being present with your child and taking the time to understand how to help him flourish. By practicing this mindful method, you can support your child emotionally and help...