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The role of supervision in the training of clinical psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, and psychoanalysts has in recent years taken on increasing importance. Even though supervision has long been an essential part of the training of psychotherapists, remarkably little was written on the subject until ten years ago. This volume addresses the need for more open discussion of the various facets of supervision and the training of analytic candidates with chapters by leaders in the field on elaborating technique, elucidating transference and countertransference issues, proposing ...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first...

In Germania, Roman historian Tacitus presents an impressive history of Germanic tribes and their societies. He dives deep, discussing everything from their ancestry to their government. The work also explores the similarities and differences between the values and customs of Roman and Germanic societies. Germania is a monumental ethnographic work that provides fascinating insight into early Germanic cultures and Roman attitudes toward them.

Nearly 100 of the most popular and loved poems in the English language, this collection is one of the most comprehensive anthologies of its kind available. It covers a remarkable range, from the striking vision of Blake and Shelley and the insights of Keats to lighter but equally memorable verse by Tennyson, Donne, and Edward Lear.

The grace of God is from eternity past to eternity future, forever. From Genesis to Revelation, God's grace is prominent. We have the Bible only by God's grace. The whole Bible is about God's gracious pursuit of sinful man. In His grace, He gave us the truth to draw us to Himself and help us avoid brokenness and devastation and tragedy in our lives. God's grace gave us this world. Look at what God has given us in His creation; the care, the detail is astonishing. Before there could have even been Creation, God had to graciously provide a remedy for creatures that decide to go their own way....

November - the 11th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, when the land becomes bleaker, harsher but no less beautiful for that. For our poets, including Hood, Arnold, Melville, Alford, and Hardy, there is much to write and comment on.

Alfred J. Church is renowned for his engaging retellings of classic literature, making them accessible for younger audiences. In The Iliad for Boys and Girls, he masterfully adapts Homers epic tale, immersing young readers in the dramatic events of the Trojan Wars final year. Join the adventure as Church brings the legendary characters and thrilling battles to life in a captivating way that will resonate with children and ignite their imagination. (Summary by Lizzie Driver)

Timeless poetry for moments of reflection and contemplation. The masters of literature are brought together in this unique program.

"1100 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 19th Century" is a wonderful collection of wit and wisdom from some of the greatest French writers ever. From Guy de Maupassant and Honoré de Balzac to Victor Hugo and Alexandre Dumas, this carefully crafted collection is guaranteed to inspire and entertain. Ideal for those needing a dose of encouragement. These French literary giants are responsible for some of the worlds most famous works, including "The Three Musketeers", "Les Misérables", "Madame Bovary" and "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame".

December - the 12th and closing month in the Gregorian calendar. Winter is upon the land, and the poets, including such as Keats, Shelley, Tennyson, Shakespeare, and Stevenson, share their views and thoughts.

Hero and Leander is a Greek myth concerning the tragic story of two lovers. One was a priestess of Aphrodite who lived in a tower in Sestos, and the other a young man from Abydos on the opposite side of the strait. Leander fell in love with Hero and would swim every night across the Hellespont to spend time with her, with Hero's lamp at the top of her tower as his guiding light, and they shared a warm summer of love.

Did you know that within the Bible, there is an overall plan that has a beginning and an end, commonly referred to as "God's plan of salvation"? The purpose of this summary is to give the listener a broad view of what is in the Bible and what is God's plan of salvation. It is so broad a view, the summary can be heard in one sitting. For those who know what is in the Bible and have put their faith and trust in God's plan of salvation, another purpose of this summary is to give it to someone else. God's salvation plan is indeed good news. May you be blessed as you share it with others.

A retelling of Homer’s Odyssey for children, this story follows Ulysses’ legendary adventures—from battling monsters to returning to Ithaca and reuniting with his family after decades apart.

In Dialogue on Orators, Tacitus presents a conversation about the art and philosophy of rhetoric. Four characters discuss the merits and pitfalls of oration and poetry, debating one another’s point of view. With this text, Tacitus follows in the tradition and structure of Cicero, the great orator. It marks a distinct change in style from Tacitus’ longform historical works, Germania and Agricola.

Este libro contiene versiones adaptadas de trece de las obras más importantes de los grandes tragediógrafos griegos, Esquilo, Sófocles y Eurípides. Cada una se presenta como un relato novelado que permite conocer no solo la historia de cada tragedia, sino también toda la información contextual con la que los espectadores antiguos estaban familiarizados y las obras daban por sentada y omitían, pero que los lectores actuales no tienen por qué conocer; de esta forma, el lector moderno puede comprender fácilmente el contexto y disfrutar de la obra sin perderse en referencias ...

Desayuno en Küsnacht comprende una serie de entrevistas con 10 junguianos y una invitada especial, Susie Orbach, feminista y psicoterapeuta relacional. Cada entrevista comienza preguntándoles sobre los pasos centrales de su biografía o recorrido intelectual y qué autores (o áreas de investigación) consideran esenciales para su propio desarrollo y trabajo (más allá del psicoanálisis). Por lo tanto, al entrevistar a los junguianos, se les hicieron tres preguntas básicas: (1) ¿Quién es Jung? O, ¿quién es tu Jung? (2) ¿Cuál es la relevancia de Jung hoy en día? (3) ¿Qué son ...

Simon Cliffe reads some of the greatest Christmas poems for the 12 days of Christmas. Day 1 - Merry Christmas by Louise May Alcott. Day 2 - Christ's Nativity by Henry Vaughan. Day 3 - Ceremonies for Christmas by Robert Herrick. Day 4 - New Prince, New Pomp by Robert Southwell. Day 5 - Christmas Cheer by Thomas Tusser. Day 6 - Ring Out, Wild Bells by Lor Alfred Tennyson. Day 7 - The Oxen by Thomas Hardy. Day 8 - Nativity by John Donne. Day 9 - A Christmas Carol by G.K. Chesterton.

Stories from Virgil brings the epic tales of The Aeneid to life, retelling the legendary journey of Aeneas, his struggles against gods and fate, and the founding of Rome. From the famed Trojan Horse to the tragic love story of Dido, this collection captures the drama, heroism, and mythology of one of the greatest works of classical literature.

In this volume the English language reveals itself in a scale and depth that few others can compare with. It seems to be an advantage to be able to choose from over a million words and yet, it is not the words but the way in which they are used that resonate with us all. Is there some bond between the English and writing poetry? Maybe, maybe not, but let us celebrate these poems down the ages, not as one nation’s hoard but humanity’s gift.

The seas and oceans have a mystical power over us: From a playful day at the beach to the hysterical waves of a storm, this ever-changing element evokes both beauty and fear; its great mass, its shimmering beauty, its raging howl and all in colours from blue to grey to green and crystal clear. In these collections of verse our poets - including Tennyson, Swinburne, Keats, Shelley, and many others - explore the relationship between ourselves and the great mystical waters.