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Rochester is becoming increasingly recognized as a major poet of the Restoration period. In this work a team of contributors, many of whom have already made contributions to Rochester scholarship and criticism, explore the range and variety of the poet's work. The title is taken from a letter by Rochester to Henry Savile, where he explains "that second bottle...tells us the truth of ourselves, and forces us to speake the truth of others!" The book is split into three sections. The first group of...

Rapture': The act of seizing or carrying off as prey or plunder; the act of carrying or being carried; and the expression of ecstasy or euphoria in words. The concept of rapture in literature navigates along a specific trajectory, from rapine status through to being carried (away)'. This book identifies the apparent impossibility of recounting such rapturous states', and of fixing them in words or in time within cultural expectations, while questioning what we can do with those who are enrapt',...

"The Twelve-Step Facilitation Handbook" provides clinicians with the information, advice, and tools they need to encourage chemically dependent clients to take advantage of the healing power of twelve-step programs, the proven most-effective treatment for addictive behavior of all kinds. Filled with illustrative examples, the book maps out effective techniques that help clients develop a sense of acceptance and incorporate the twelve-step philosophy into action. In addition, the authors show cli...

In Counseling Addicted Families, Gerald A. Juhnke and William Bryce Hagedorn recognize that even those treatment providers who understand the importance of the familial context of addiction are often stymied by the variety of family treatment theories and their often imperfect fit for cases of addiction. In this book, Juhnke and Hagedorn provide a truly integrated model for assessment and treatment. Based upon the authors' combined twenty-three years of experience in clinical and treatment super...

All of the requisite forms addiction treatment professionals need-a crucial time-saver in today's healthcare system Treating addiction in today's healthcare environment means that mental health professionals must manage an imposing amount of paperwork. Government and private grant funding, insurance and benefits programs, regulatory compliance, and the need for data on treatment effectiveness (evidence-based treatment) all require proper documentation. If these forms are missing, the results...

This authoritative book--now revised and expanded with important clinical and research advances--presents a proven approach for helping people meet the day-to-day challenges of recovery from addiction and maximize their well-being. Mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) integrates carefully tailored meditation practices with cognitive and behavioral skills building. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes instructions for setting up and running MBRP groups, session-by-session i...

Reveals the history of our struggle with alcoholism and the emergence of a search for sobriety that is as old as our nation. In Drunks, Christopher Finan introduces us to a colorful cast of characters who were integral in America’s moral journey to understanding alcoholism. There's the remarkable Iroquois leader named Handsome Lake, a drunk who stopped drinking and dedicated his life to helping his people achieve sobriety. In the early nineteenth century, the idealistic and energetic “Washi...

Here, for the first time, is a panoramic overview of the most resonant work of the Pre-Raphaelite era in one handy volume. Combining well-known works with previously neglected materials, this ambitious anthology includes writing and art by such figures as the Rosettis, William Morris, John Ruskin, George Meredith, and Algernon Charles Swinburne. Organized chronologically, the book enables the reader to trace the most prominent artists and writers within each decade, revealing how their influence...

This one-of-a-kind book focuses on the impact of crack on inner-city populations, targeting such issues/groups as crime, women, the homeless, HIV, race/ethnicity, and juveniles.

'Tense and intimate… an education.' Geoff Dyer'Written with sensitivity and humanity... a remarkable insight into prison life.' Amanda Brown'Authentic, fascinating and deeply moving.' Terry Waite'Expands both heart and mind.' Ciaran Thapar__________Can someone in prison be more free than someone outside? Would we ever be good if we never felt shame? What makes a person worthy of forgiveness?Andy West teaches philosophy in prisons. Every day he has conversations with people inside about their liv...

An empowering, compassionate guidebook that will assist those in recovery who have been victimized by crime or a traumatic event in healing and rebuilding their lives without returning to addictive behaviors. Author is the executive director of the Victim/Witness Assistance Program in Harrisburg, PA, and the former full time director of the Statewide Pennsylvania Rights Coalition, where she was instrumental in the passing of inclusive hate crime legislation. . Jennifer Storm has built a solid re...

Actress and author of the courageous New York Times bestselling memoir High on Arrival, Mackenzie Phillips-Hollywood's go-to person on substance abuse and a visible and outspoken advocate for addiction awareness and education-brings her knowledge and voice on the subject of recovery for the first time, and shares her experiences for those who are trying to overcome addiction. As the daughter of lead singers of the 1960s band The Mamas and The Papas, Mackenzie Phillips grew up in a dysfunctional...

My Life as a Male Anorexic is a uniquely male point of view of anorexia nervosa. It is the autobiographical account of a young man's ongoing struggle with anorexia. Michael shared his story as part of the featured health segment "Men Dying to be Thin" on WSVN Channel 7 News in Miami, Florida, in May 1997.Michael Krasnow has had anorexia since 1984, and he chronicles his daily struggles, feelings, and experiences in this book. He writes in a relaxed, easygoing manner that makes the book appealing...

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE 2017 PEN ACKERLEY PRIZEWINNER OF THE 2016 WAINWRIGHT PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 ONDAATJE PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE 2016 WELLCOME PRIZEAt the age of thirty, Amy Liptrot finds herself washed up back home on Orkney. Standing unstable on the island, she tries to come to terms with the addiction that has swallowed the last decade of her life. As she spends her mornings swimming in the bracingly cold sea, her days tracking Orkney's wildlife, and her n...