A teleological view of the human condition is considered from a bio/psycho/social/techno/spiritual perspective, as traditional and modern ideas concerning spirituality and its relationship towards health and disease are considered. Cultural foundations, scientific roots and practical applications will be explored., as concepts from modern particle physics, theology, mysticism and psychology are seemlessly integrated in meaningful, goal oriented ways. The importance of fun and laughter, hope and despair, and joy and sorrow will be viewed in new and innovative ways. How did Jesus heal anyway ?

Frankie is a fourth degree black belt inductee in the International Martial Arts hall of fame - as a karate master. He's also a special olympian, a keyboard virtuoso, a guitar player and a .......choir singer, alter server, teachers aid and much more. BTW, Frankie has Down's Syndrome This a story about parental commitment, creativity, innovation & love, the importance of having a social support group and about ways that special teachers teach special kids that may help others with disabilities. Frankies successes go far beyond his disabilities - he is an inspiration for anyone who has...

Claire is special indeed. This is a children's book about Down Syndrome and ways to teach them and their families about the symptoms of the disease, ways to help the person with the affliction, resources and tips on coping for the family. The workbook section provides a variety of exercises designed to help children and significant adults to reinforce the materials learned. This book is part of a series designed to teach children about ' special people.'

Photographic Edition - Alzheimer's disease can be very difficult for the whole family, including children of all ages. This book is part of a series designed to help children and their parents understand and cope with the fact that someone in their family has a serious disability such as Alzheimer's disease. The workbook section can help to not only reinforce the materials, but to help children become part of the solution.

Bullying is among the most heinous of crimes and can lead to violence, death and even suicide - it even happens beyond childhood - in the workplace. This workbook is for kids, teachers and parents to understand how bullying starts, how to prevent it, and how to stop it. A great resource for bullies too.

Stuttering is a complex disability with roots in genetics, anatomy and psycho-social interactions. Depression, anxiety and excessive stress can make stuttering worse. Parents can help kids to cope with and improve their childs stuttering by teaching them to relax and by instilling confidence in them. The workbook section helps children to reinforce the materials which they learned in the didactic part of this book.

Susan and Andy visit their cousin's farm in Vermont to see the baby chicks that were recently born....When they get there they find out that their great grandfather dies. They learn about why people die, things that happen when people die and some ways to cope with loss and to feel better. A workbook section is included to help reinforce the materials learned.

Tolerance begins with understanding. This book is especially made for kids and their families to teach them about those who may have become paralyzed and to provide some ways to help with coping, including relevant cognitive and behavioral concepts. A workbook section is including to help readers and significant others to reinforce the materials learned.

ADHD and childhood OCD often happen in the same families. In this story, siblings Joe and Joanne learn about each other's symptoms and how they impact their lives. The siblings also learn about things that cause Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and how others are dealing with these illnesses from both conventional and holistic perspectives. Workbook exercises are used to reinforce learning.

Cancer comes in many forms and can happen at any age. In this book, children, parents and teachers learn about some of the causes and symptoms of cancer and how it may impact a person's life and the life of those around them - including classmates. They will also learn about ways that may help the child with cancer, their parents, their friends and their class mates, cope with the disease. The workbook section is designed to help reinforce the learning materials.