Bøker av James Davies

A provocative and shocking look at how western society is misunderstanding and mistreating mental illness.

Why is psychiatry such big business? Why are so many psychiatric drugs prescribed - 47 million antidepressant prescriptions in the UK alone last year - and why, without solid scientific justification, has the number of mental disorders risen from 106 in 1952 to 374 today?The everyday sufferings and setbacks of life are now 'medicalised' into illnesses that require treatment - usually with highly profitable drugs. Psychological therapist James Davies uses his insider knowledge to illustrate for a general readership how psychiatry has put riches and medical status above patients' well-being. The charge sheet is damning: negative drug trials routinely buried; antidepressants that work no better than placebos; research regularly manipulated to produce positive results; doctors, seduced by huge pharmaceutical rewards, creating more disorders and prescribing more pills; and ethical, scientific and treatment flaws unscrupulously concealed by mass-marketing. Cracked reveals for the first time the true human cost of an industry that, in the name of helping others, has actually been helping itself.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

This indispensable guide to the Book of Common Prayer will help you navigate one of the most important liturgical works in the Anglican tradition. Written by James Davies, an expert in liturgy and theology, this manual offers a thorough explanation of the Book of Common Prayer's history, structure, and significance. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a newcomer to Anglicanism, this book is an essential companion.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history and literature of the ancient Near East, James Davies' Notes on I & II Kings provides a detailed and comprehensive commentary on these two important books of the Hebrew Bible.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this gripping firsthand account, 16th-century explorer James Davies recounts his voyage to the coast of Maine in search of a new trade route. Featuring descriptions of the native people and the challenges of navigating the treacherous coast, his narrative is a fascinating glimpse into the early days of European exploration in America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A vivid and contemporary retelling of the Greek myths.

Meet Keno, a shy little girl with feline features who enjoys running, rolling, and vaulting across the rooftops of her hometown. It is a dreamlike city floating alone on the waves of a distant ocean, piled high from scrap and held together with maybe a little bit of magic.When Keno's self confidence is tested, she finds her life spiraling into danger. She can't decide what's worse, the dark Bedlam that forever waits under the city to consume anything in its path, or a mysterious monster hiding out in the abandoned alleys of the city.With the wisdom of the Foundling, one of the city's many guardian kami, and a little bit of faith in herself, Keno might find the inspiration to do more than just save herself.

Ultimate strategies to prevent pain and fuel your body to its fullest health potential.

The endgame tends to be the neglected side of the game of go. This is strange indeed, for it also tends to be where the outcome is decided, and frequently accounts for about half the stones played.This volume, by a Japanese professional go player and a strong American amateur, seeks to rectify this situation by setting forth the basic tactics, strategies and counting techniques needed in the endgame.Everything from the smallest local tesujis to the global macroendgame is covered. With numerous examples and problems, many of them drawn from the Japanese author''s professional games. The reader is encouraged to think for himself and, by doing so, will certainly become stronger.