Bøger af Elizabeth Simpson

In today's modern world of science and technology there has come to be a serious rift between the world's traditional religions and the body of knowledge that has come about through structured observation and the scientific method. Examples abound, including the current debate about creationism vs. evolution, stem cell research, abortion, gay marriage, and many others. The stem cell controversy is especially interesting because the established religions are often against this research. Stem cells are considered the realm of God. At the same time, the people who are afflicted with serious disabilities, such as paraplegics and Type 1 diabetics, see this research as the hope of leading normal lives. The purpose of this writing is to seek common ground between science and religion and between the various religions of the world with the fundamental idea that all religions are basically right. It is the influence of human beings on this foundational message of faith that tends to corrupt that message and put people at odds with one another, rather than joining them together in a civilized society. The result of this line of thinking is that each individual in the world has a responsibility to develop a personal faith that is more than just blindly following religious leaders, but which embraces the basic values of civilized behavior that have made our modern society possible. The body of the book examines the impact of this common ground between science and religion on each of the basic questions of faith that most of us have, sooner or later, such as how to tell right from wrong, does God exist, is warfare inevitable, what happens when we die, and so on. Along the way the important elements of complexity, tolerance, and truth of logic are brought to bear on these same questions of faith. This work was written primarily for my children, to give them a starting place in their own journeys of faith and to make them aware of the thoughts of previous generations as they struggled with the basic questions. The hope is that the approach to life discussed in this essay will be an inspiration to them to have a measure of respect for all people, ways of life, and philosophies, to be able to discern good from evil, and learn how to live a meaningful life. This book is organized into three major sections and each section has a number of chapters presenting the basic ideas. The chapters are written with a short opening paragraph containing the essence of that chapter and a closing summary at the end, so that it is not necessary to read every last word to get the basic ideas. Additional information on each chapter is given in a series of appendices at the end of the book.

As the world faces the conundrum of simultaneous hunger and food waste, pandemics, climate change, depletion of natural resources, species extinction, water, soil, and air pollution, and chronic illnesses, we see that individuals can make an enormous difference by the way they live, eat, and treat the world around them. Eating local and seasonally-produced food is probably the most important step because it is a step all of us can take.Launched at Transition Lopez Island's recent virtual conference, "Continuing the Journey," the book is available in print at the Lopez Bookshop, Sunnyfield Farmstand, the Lopez Library, and Blossom Grocery. In Eastsound, it can be found at Darvill's Bookstore and the Orcas Food Co-op, in Friday Harbor at Griffin Bay Books, and in Bellingham at Village Books in Fairhaven. It can also be ordered online at transi8onlopezisland.org. Out of their commitment to a sustainable future, the authors are offering free downloadable copies (also found on the website). Accompanying instructional videos based on recipes from the book are available on YouTube. Visit transitionlopezisland.org for a list of local retailers or to order the book directly online. Out of their commitment to a sustainable future, the authors are also offering free downloadable copies on the same website. Accompanying instructional videos based on recipes from the book are available on YouTube.

With an increasing focus on Simulation-Based Education (SBE) in health care, this new book is a step-by-step guide to becoming an effective SBE educator. Simulation-Based Education provides practical advice for undergraduate and postgraduate educators on how to plan and deliver SBE across a range of health and social care disciplines. It covers the planning, delivery and evaluation of SBE, hints and tips for success, and interactive immersive simulation in a variety of education settings. Written by SBE specialists from across the healthcare disciplines, the book uses a 'workshop' approach that encourages readers to evaluate their current practice and apply new knowledge to develop their strengths, making it invaluable for the entire SBE team. Practical guide suitable for all types and levels of faculty, including teaching staff, technicians, technologists and simulated patients Offers an experiential, workshop-based approach - can be used as a guide for educators to develop their own SBE Expert contributors drawn from across the healthcare disciplines Interactive sections and 'next steps' encourage the reader to hone their current practice Aligns with the dimensions of Advance Higher Education (HE) - can be used as a faculty development tool and as a facilitator for application to the HEA for fellowship Each chapter maps to the Association of Medical Educators (AoME) domains; General Medical Council (GMC) trainer domains; the Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPIH) themes; United Kingdom Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) domains

Nordic folklore studies have made major theoretical contributions to international folklore scholarship. This work is a collection of articles that not only reflect areas in which Nordic folklore studies have been particularly strong, but also demonstrates changes in theoretical paradigms and empirical application.