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This book investigates the demobilization and post-war readjustment of Red Army veterans in Leningrad and its environs after the Great Patriotic War. Over 300,000 soldiers were stood down in this war-ravaged region between July 1945 and 1948. They found the transition to civilian life more challenging than many could ever have imagined. For civilian Leningraders, reintegrating the rapid influx of former soldiers represented an enormous political, economic, social and cultural challenge. In this book, Robert Dale reveals how these former soldiers became civilians in a society devastated and...

This book investigates the demobilization and post-war readjustment of Red Army veterans in Leningrad and its environs after the Great Patriotic War. Over 300,000 soldiers were stood down in this war-ravaged region between July 1945 and 1948. They found the transition to civilian life more challenging than many could ever have imagined. For civilian Leningraders, reintegrating the rapid influx of former soldiers represented an enormous political, economic, social and cultural challenge. In this book, Robert Dale reveals how these former soldiers became civilians in a society devastated and...

This comprehensive problem-solving reference for pastors provides theological foundations and experience-tested techniques for effective clergy leadership.

Robert D. Dale offers insight into the dynamics of clergy management by placing leadership into a congregational context and stressing servanthood as the primary biblical leadership image. Following a discussion of the three critical dimensions of organizational effectiveness, Dale explores and critiques the four basic leadership styles: catalyst, commander, encourager, and hermit. Out of this background exploration, Dale...

The journey of a western herbalist is unique, and personal. And yet, there are common themes of discovery, re-awakening and healing.

This volume introduces basic concepts and understandings of plant medicine, and may help the budding herbalist on their individual journey.

The body's nervous system is complex, responsive and self-regulating. It stores memory of past events and patterns that shape its reactivity.

The herbs in this volume assist the body in finding a healthy balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.

These include wood betony, bird's foot trefoil, chamomile, ghost pipe, hops, elephant head, lemon balm, wild lettuce, marsh hedge nettle, wild oats, passion flower, Saint John's wort, Scullcap, and valerian.

The lily family can be found in the hot desert to the northern boreal forest. Taxonomists have chiseled away at this remarkable group, but all share the six-petaled flower that led Linnaeus to recognize their commonality.

This book is a thorough review of the traditional uses of the family, as well as modern clinical studies. It covers the immense healing properties of these amazing plants and how humans can utilize these gifts for health and healing.

Why write a book about medicinal plants and fungi named after the devil?

Was it because one of my favorite musical groups, The Grateful Dead sang, "A friend of the devil is a friend of mine?" NOT REALLY.

Richard Mabey suggested, "the satanic epithets were probably just terms of respectful joshing, as in 'that little devil'." Well, maybe a bit.

Actually, it is because I noted over the years so many plants given this negative rap for no known reason. Associating plants with d(evil) denoted caution, awareness, poison and powerful medicinal properties.

Many of the plants and fungi...