Caring for our family members, friends, and others is a central part of a rewarding life. For those in healing and helping professions such as medicine, nursing, education, psychotherapy, social work, ministry, and the military, the potential for a meaningful way of being may even become more possible. But, compassion is not easy. At times, concern for others can be personally devastating when we don't possess the right attitude and approach. Reaching out (and reflectively within) without being pulled down requires the wisdom that only arises out of the right combination of humility and knowledge. Night Call offers the stories and principles gleaned over many years of writing and mentoring for those in the helping and healing professions. The stories are offered in ways that foster compassionate caring while encouraging initiative in those who seek to personally deepen and share their lives with others -- especially in times of significant need. With this in mind, Dr. Wicks presents information on: � being a healing presence � mining fruits of the failures all of us must experience at times � the need to enjoy the daily "crumbs of alonetime" � the importance of a spirit of "unlearning" � developing a simple realistic self-care program � valuing informal or formal mentoring � recognizing the "3 calls" to which we must respond to as we psychologically develop � honoring life's most elusive psychological virtue (humility) Purposely brief, the chapters, as well as the sections in the "personal resiliency retreat" section at the end of the book, have as their goal a reconsideration of values, signature strengths, and simple approaches to living a resilient, rewarding life. Rather than presenting new breakthroughs, Night Call is designed to dust off what most of us already know, at some level, so we can freshly view the key approaches and techniques that provide increased psychological self-awareness and a potentially healthier sense of presence to others. The themes offered may have been forgotten, or become undervalued/set aside because of some of society's dysfunctional norms or unhelpful family influences. In response, this simple, countercultural book combines the value of essential self-compassion with caring for others in ways that provide the impetus for further exploration of a fuller narrative for both the readers of this work and unforeseen opportunities as well for those who are fortunate enough to cross their paths.

Night Call: Embracing Compassion and Hope in a Troubled World

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Wicks, Robert

Psychology & Counseling

Oxford University Press

Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kant on Judgment (Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks)

Kant’s Critique of Judgment is one of the most important texts in the history of modern aesthetics. This GuideBook discusses the Third Critique section by section, and introduces and assesses:  Kant's life and the background of the Critique of Judgment the ideas and text of the Critique of Judgment, including a critical explanation of Kant’s theories of natural beauty the continuing relevance of Kant’s work to contemporary philosophy and aesthetics.   This GuideBook is an accessible introduction to a notoriously difficult work and will be essential reading for students of Kant and aesthetics.

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Routledge

Kant’s Critique of Judgment is one of the most important texts in the history of modern aesthetics. This GuideBook discusses the Third Critique section by section, and introduces and assesses: <ul>
<li>Kant's life and the background of the Critique of Judgment</li> <li>the ideas and text of the Critique of Judgment, including a critical explanation of Kant’s theories of natural beauty</li> <li>the continuing relevance of Kant’s work to contemporary philosophy and aesthetics. </li>
</ul>
This GuideBook is an accessible introduction to a notoriously difficult work and will be essential reading for students of Kant and aesthetics.

Wide-ranging in its philosophical scope, Hegel's Theory of Aesthetic Judgment, critically examines the historical and logical foundations of judgments of beauty in G.W.F. Hegel's philosophy of art. Focusing on the traditional belief that beautiful things display ultimate truth, this study begins with an illustration of how Kantian and Post-Kantian theories of beauty gradually recognized the revelatory function of art. Upon this background, the author shows how Hegel's visionary understanding of beauty assumes that beauty is the experience of rational perfection. Bringing Hegel's theory up-to-date, the work concludes by applying the Hegelian style of artistic evaluation within the postmodern cultural environment.

Hegel's Theory of Aesthetic Judgment (New Studies in Aesthetics)

Arts & Photography

Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers

As caring adults we give and receive informal mentoring every day. Sharing Wisdom offers us the opportunity to make the most of these natural encounters. This book offers forty brief lessons to make the process of offering and receiving mentoring clearer. The information is designed to be practical and readily usable and it is intended to help you nurture your natural talents as well as to better appreciate the guidance offered by others. The book ends with answers to common questions on mentoring, a summary list of the mentoring guidelines and a brief annotated bibliography.

Sharing Wisdom: The Practical Art of Giving and Receiving Mentoring

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Crossroad

In the Gospels, Christ gave a mandate to his disciples to be open to others and to God. In Availability, Wicks teaches that Christian ministry on every level requires humility, self-knowledge, awareness of our own limitations, and a determination to carry on despite challenges.

Availability: The Spiritual Joy of Helping Others

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

The Crossroad Publishing Company

In typical Haynes style and with an emphasis on pictorially-led chapters, the structure of the book leads the reader in a logical progression using first-hand experience from the planning stage through to execution. The subject matter has many unknowns for first-timers and the book will address the majority of these questions, providing enough information and comfort for the reader to confidently consider, plan and complete a trip. The book should inspire, enthuse, invigorate and at the very least, tempt the reader into considering the possibility of an adventure, albeit for some this will take place from the comfort of an armchair, with the book firmly in hand.

Adventure Motorcycling Manual - 2nd Edition: Everything You Need to Plan and Complete the Journey of a Lifetime

Engineering & Transportation

Automotive

Haynes Publishing, UK

Fully authorised and supported by Heathrow, the Haynes Heathrow Airport Manual takes the reader behind the scenes of the world's busiest airport, investigating all aspects of its organization. The author covers airport management, runways, terminals, air traffic control and airport operations, including fuelling, baggage services, freight, passenger services, retail, engineering, emergency services, ground transportation systems, security, meteorology, simulator training and telecommunications. This is a fascinating subject, ripe for the Haynes Manual treatment.

Heathrow Airport: 1929 onwards (Airfield Operations Manual)

Transportation

Building The Ultimate Adventure Motorcycle

J H Haynes Co Ltd

Fully authorized and supported by Heathrow, the Haynes Heathrow Airport Manual takes the reader behind the scenes of the world's busiest airport, investigating all aspects of its organization. The author covers airport management, runways, terminals, air traffic control, and airport operations, including fueling, baggage services, freight, passenger services, retail, engineering, emergency services, ground transportation systems, security, meteorology, simulator training, and telecommunications. This is a fascinating subject, ripe for the Haynes Manual treatment.

Heathrow Airport Manual: 1929 onwards (Haynes Operational Manual)

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Night Call: Embracing Compassion and Hope in a Troubled World

Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kant on Judgment (Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks)

Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kant on Judgment (Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks)

Hegel's Theory of Aesthetic Judgment (New Studies in Aesthetics)

Sharing Wisdom: The Practical Art of Giving and Receiving Mentoring

Availability: The Spiritual Joy of Helping Others

Adventure Motorcycling Manual - 2nd Edition: Everything You Need to Plan and Complete the Journey of a Lifetime

Heathrow Airport: 1929 onwards (Airfield Operations Manual)

Building The Ultimate Adventure Motorcycle

Heathrow Airport Manual: 1929 onwards (Haynes Operational Manual)