Mark Williams

This book invites the reader to take a unique journey through the history of the Solar System, the Earth, its evolving biodiversity and ecosystems, and the current state of the planet. It is an attempt to stimulate the reader’s sense of wonder and fascination with our planet: how it was created, the eons before it was populated by ourselves, how organic life, including humans, developed and evolved, and some of the threats we face during the Late Holocene. The Origins of All Things is well suited for teaching purposes, as it offers a synoptic, well-supported overview of key issues in biology and geology, and an easy introduction to key publications that broaden the scope of each chapter. The book is relevant for students of biology, geography, geology and anyone interested in the origin of life on Earth and its evolution.

Providing help for practitioners to support parents and grandparents during the perinatal period, this book offers advice on how to maintain good mental health. The authors lay the groundwork for understanding the factors that affect perinatal mental health and offer practical interventions which enhance the practitioners' ability to help both parents.The book looks at the importance of good mental health, the different types of poor mental health, as well as the impact of these on the infant. It also raises awareness of the importance of fathers' mental health and the understanding of how parents can have different timelines for their own traumas.By providing practitioners with a toolkit to look at parents' and grandparents' mental health during the perinatal period, Supporting Parents and Families with Perinatal Mental Health is an essential guide for recognising parents' deteriorating mental health, helping them to improve it, leading them to recovery.

It is only in recent years that there has been development in the awareness of the father’s mental health. Yet, the father’s mental health can influence the mother, the infant, the family and society. This book seeks to address the reasons why the father or the potential father could suffer from a mental disorder or illness during the perinatal period, his reactions, and what can be done to help him. The book explores the way in which fathers’ mental health has presented in the past and how it presents now. It looks at the father’s attitudes towards his mental well-being and how he may self-manage and self-medicate. It examines the impact and influence the potential father and the father’s mental health has on his partner, infant and children. The reasons for certain disorders and illnesses are outlined, along with how they may manifest and are managed. Treatment options and types of medication are discussed and the ways in which the father can access the best possible help and support. Stories from fathers who have suffered from a particular mental illness or condition help others to understand both the practicalities and realities.The uniqueness of the shared stories from fathers highlights why recognition treatment and management are important to help other fathers improve their relationship with their partner and infant and to improve their own wellbeing. The book is intended to help health practitioners and anyone who is concerned about fathers’ mental health.

It is only in recent years that there has been development in the awareness of the father’s mental health. Yet, the father’s mental health can influence the mother, the infant, the family and society. This book seeks to address the reasons why the father or the potential father could suffer from a mental disorder or illness during the perinatal period, his reactions, and what can be done to help him. The book explores the way in which fathers’ mental health has presented in the past and how it presents now. It looks at the father’s attitudes towards his mental well-being and how he may self-manage and self-medicate. It examines the impact and influence the potential father and the father’s mental health has on his partner, infant and children. The reasons for certain disorders and illnesses are outlined, along with how they may manifest and are managed. Treatment options and types of medication are discussed and the ways in which the father can access the best possible help and support. Stories from fathers who have suffered from a particular mental illness or condition help others to understand both the practicalities and realities.The uniqueness of the shared stories from fathers highlights why recognition treatment and management are important to help other fathers improve their relationship with their partner and infant and to improve their own wellbeing. The book is intended to help health practitioners and anyone who is concerned about fathers’ mental health.

The celebrated lower Cambrian Chengjiang biota of Yunnan Province, China, represents one of the most significant ever paleontological discoveries. Deposits of ancient mudstone, about 520 million years old, have yielded a spectacular variety of exquisitely preserved fossils that record the early diversification of animal life. Since the discovery of the first specimens in 1984, many thousands of fossils have been collected, exceptionally preserving not just the shells and carapaces of the animals, but also their soft tissues in fine detail. This special preservation has produced fossils of rare beauty; they are also of outstanding scientific importance as sources of evidence about the origins of animal groups that have sustained global biodiversity to the present day. Much of the scientific documentation of the Chengjiang biota is in Chinese, and the first edition of this book was the first in English to provide fossil enthusiasts with a comprehensive overview of the fauna. The second edition has been fully updated and includes a new chapter on other exceptionally preserved fossils of Cambrian age, exciting new fossil finds from Chengjiang, and a phylogenetic framework for the biota. Displaying some 250 figures of marvelous specimens, this book presents to professional and amateur paleontologists, and all those fascinated by evolutionary biology, the aesthetic and scientific quality of the Chengjiang fossils.

This volume includes four lecture courses by Bressan, Serre, Zumbrun and Williams and a Tutorial by Bressan on the Center Manifold Theorem. Bressan introduces the vanishing viscosity approach and clearly explains the building blocks of the theory. Serre focuses on existence and stability for discrete shock profiles. The lectures by Williams and Zumbrun deal with the stability of multidimensional fronts.

A guide to the edible opportunities of North Atlantic coastlines; covering coastal plants, seaweed, shellfish and more, from professional foraging guide and wild-food chef Mark Williams. To the knowing eye, our coasts are an incredible source of nutrition and flavours – from aromatic maritime herbs and succulent coastal vegetables to umami-rich seaweeds and gourmet shellfish. Join Mark on an intimate gastronomic and ecological journey through a dazzling range of coastal habitats, learning how to safely identify, considerately harvest and creatively cook coastal wild foods. The coast is not just one habitat, but a complex tapestry of ecosystems, woven by the sea. Structured around these distinct habitats - salt marsh, shingle, cliffs, sandy beach and the intertidal zone - the book leads us on a detailed exploration of an incredible and diverse range of edible species, with fascinating insights into their ecological roles and ethnobotanical history. Featuring a mix of stunning illustrations from Sofia Iva and informative and evocative photographs, we learn how to safely, legally, considerately and deliciously connect with them. Through recipes, seasonal tips, preserving guides, and fascinating personal stories from Mark’s own wild and rugged coastal home in Scotland, you will discover the flavours, nourishing abundance and fascinating stories of our shorelines. Some of the species covered in the book are: sea buckthorn, beach rose, sea sandwort, sea beet, wild thyme, marsh samphire, wrack, sea lettuce, kelp, limpets, cockles, oysters and mussels.

A guide to helping kids thrive in a world that never switches off

This anthology brings together twenty-six stories from authors, Nathaniel Farcas, Lauren Lang, Caroline Shannon Davenport, Jon Fain, Elizabeth S. Devecchi, Eric D. Lehman, Brittany Bell, Ken Goldman, Vincent Czyz, Dalton Mire, Gary Zenker, Mykyta Ryzhykh, Kim Ransley, Mark Williams, Beck Erixson, Ibtisam Shahbaz, Jennifer Cinguina, Joseph A. Schiller, John Tavares, Jerry Purdon, and Justin Lowe. These curated stories center around the human experience, fact or fiction they delve into the experience of being human; cruel twists of fate, secrets held, the measure of risks taken, the assessment of faith, confronting one's demons, and the impact of relationships in various forms. The Storyby Nathaniel FarcasA young man comes home, but home is not what he thought it was . . . and I guess it is a supernatural tale.A Royal Pain in the Ear by Lauren LangRoyal earaches are no laughing matter for a court jester.Uprooted by Jon FainA Hollywood location manager goes to a place he thought he'd never see again--his hometown--to deal with unpleasant memories and the complex needs of his estranged family. Open House by Elizabeth S. DevecchiA young realtor is assigned her first open house, a step toward independence and escape from an abusive husband. The mysterious inhabitants of the little fixer-upper have different plans for her.The Kipling Lampby Eric D. LehmanA young man buys a magical lamp that belonged to Rudyard Kipling in order to become a famous writer, but it does not go as smoothly as he hopes.Copper by Brittany BellA lonely girl befriends her elderly neighbor one summer after her parents cut ties with her best friends family for undisclosed reasons.All For You, Sara Sueby Ken GoldmanMeet Darcy and Elliot, a childless couple who desperately want a baby of their own but find they are unable to conceive. Together they discover a most unusual way to make that birth happen--and Sara Sue is born But at what cost..?Basement Bobby Brittany BellAn eleven-year-old girl undergoes a formative experience while trying to impress an older boy by spying on the town's enigmatic recluse, akin to Boo Radley. The Weeping Scimitar by Vincent Czyz "The Weeping Scimitar," set in the hinterlands of an unnamed Eastern European country in the 19th century, is the tale of a judgment, a blood debt, and a small band of brigands bent on escaping a gulag. The Geisha in the Attic by Dalton Mire A "Southern Belle" is exiled by missionaries to a House of Geisha in 1860s Japan, and her letters inspire a woman in the 21st Century. Statute of Limitations by Gary Zenker The long arm of the law has an even longer reach than one might guess. People on the Roads and in the Gardens by Mykyta Ryzhykh A story about war, people, roads, cities. The Fisherman by Kim Ransley What if the sea is your only friend? Ricochet by Mark Williams Teenage banjo prodigy, Harlan Dillbeck, goes to Bardstown, Kentucky, where, after giving up his dreams of banjo stardom, he becomes a master bourbon taster. Years later, with help from his former banjo-playing nemesis, Sam Boone, Harlan hopes to rescue his son from a nine-fingered hitman, Duke Earl. The Memory Bench by Beck Erixson Craving a memory's soul makes hot chocolate bittersweet. Begin Again by Ibtisam Shahbaz This story captures the tale of two lovers as melodies echoing in different corners of the world, whose soundwaves have collided at last. Respite by Jennifer Cinguina The Audition by Brittany Bell A talented musician confronts guilt over his younger sister's death while auditioning for Julliard. Never Enough by Caroline Shannon Davenport Abundant Accumulations and Acquirements. A game? A need? Schmeared Reputation by Gary Zenker Life dishes out a serving of the darker side of people, with a side of irony. The Results by Joseph A. Schiller Our future no longer holds any secrets from us. We may wish it did. As My Father Was Dying by Caroline Shannon Davenport Being pulled away but painfully, slowly, slowly, being pulled toward... Last Kiss by Gary Zenker If you know the secret being hidden, is it still a secret? Art Project by John Tavares Monster by Jerry Purdon A man is disappointed in his quest to assert his authority and make others disappointed. As his plans unravel, with his main target's death, he sets his sights on someone else to torment. Portobello by Justin Lowe Back in 1989 Sydney, Michael's journalist fiancee arrived home to announce she was being transferred to their London desk, effective immediately. Michael wasn't even consulted but promised to join her as soon as he could. Three days before he was due to fly out, his fiancee rang to announce she was married. This is a tale, not so much of one woman's perfidy, as of the kindness of strangers in a cold forbidding city as Europeans changes all around them.

The revolutionary book that has helped hundreds of thousands of readers find relief from chronic unhappiness is now in a revised and updated second edition. This authoritative, easy-to-use self-help program is grounded in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, a clinically proven approach. The expert authors explain why our usual attempts to "fix" sadness or "just stop thinking about it" can actually worsen depression, instead of relieving it. Through vivid stories and downloadable audio meditations encouragingly narrated by Jon Kabat-Zinn, the book shows how you can break the mental habits that lead to despair--and recover a sense of joy, aliveness, and possibility. Revised throughout to be even more reader friendly, the second edition features fresh insights on coping with the challenges of our ever-changing world, the latest scientific data, and four additional audio tracks. See also the authors' Mindful Way Workbook, which provides step-by-step guidance for building your mindfulness practice in 8 weeks. Plus, mental health professionals, see also the authors' bestselling therapy guide: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression, Second Edition.

The revolutionary book that has helped hundreds of thousands of readers find relief from chronic unhappiness is now in a revised and updated second edition. This authoritative, easy-to-use self-help program is grounded in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, a clinically proven approach. The expert authors explain why our usual attempts to "fix" sadness or "just stop thinking about it" can actually worsen depression, instead of relieving it. Through vivid stories and downloadable audio meditations encouragingly narrated by Jon Kabat-Zinn, the book shows how you can break the mental habits that lead to despair--and recover a sense of joy, aliveness, and possibility. Revised throughout to be even more reader friendly, the second edition features fresh insights on coping with the challenges of our ever-changing world, the latest scientific data, and four additional audio tracks. See also the authors' Mindful Way Workbook, which provides step-by-step guidance for building your mindfulness practice in 8 weeks. Plus, mental health professionals, see also the authors' bestselling therapy guide: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression, Second Edition.

Can victims of clergy sexual abuse find healing within the Catholic Church that failed them? Clergy abuse survivor Mark Joseph Williams shares his personal journey of spiraling after abuse and trauma into shame, substance abuse, and the isolation that followed. For Williams, confronting evil and his own anger while also realizing his own worthiness despite the agonizing results of trauma provided a starting point for healing. And he discovered something so central to his healing and faith in the place few would look to find it: the church. When he rediscovered the sacraments, he met his liberative healing path, despite and beyond the harms of clergy abuse, their secrets, and political plays of hierarchy--he discovered healing found deep within the Church. And from his unique perspective as a victim seeking redemption, he has counseled both victims of clergy abuse and faith leaders who care about transforming a broken church. And he provides concrete spiritual and institutional path forward of changes to be made in the Church, for justice, wholeness, and humility. By embracing the sacraments, he found a path to peace. Now Williams works to transform a broken church, through accompaniment between harmed and harming. For those abused and disillusioned, he offers hope that the Mystery of the Cross demands a resurrection--that the Church can be renewed by restorative love.

Yvonne, born in a Catholic enclave of France, sexually abused, andseeks life at a convent school with the object of becoming a nun.Confused and confounded by her own cerebral acuity, Yve clingsto faith, though her hold on Catholicism wanes. rust into the "real world," Yve confronts a conundrum. She expects(deserved) punishment and trials. Instead, opportunities come to her, and daunting obstacles are swept aside. Yvonne struggles to reconcilethe di erences between her expectations and the life she leads.

Mark Williamsi uurimistöö teadveloleku tervendavast mõjust on viinud teadvelolekupõhise kognitiivteraapia (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, MBCT) uuele tasemele. "Sügavama teadveloleku" kaante vahel jätkavad Mark Williams ja Danny Penman lugu, mille esimene osa pealkirjaga "Ärksus. Tee rahuni pöörases maailmas" kadus lettidelt nagu soe sai. Autorite eelmises teoses rajatud tugevale vundamendile toetub lugematute inimeste õnnetunne ja elurõõm ning nad aitasid paljudel leida eluteele uus suund. Samas jäi mitmete lugejate jaoks õhku küsimus, kas on veel juhtnööre alustatud teekonnal edasi liikumiseks ja viimsetele probleemidele vastu astumiseks."Sügavama teadvelolekuga" annavad Williams ja Penman selge ja kõlava vastuse: jah. Teadvelolekupraktikaga on võimalik minna veelgi kaugemale. Kui keskenduda nähtusele, millele autorid on andnud nimeks vedana ehk tunnete toon, paljastuvad ka kõige sügavamad protsessid mediteerivas mõistuses. Kõigest kaheksa nädalaga õpitud praktikate valguses haihtuvad ärevus, depressioon, stress ja üleüldine tusasus koos kõigi teiste ebameeldivate tundmustega. Neist jääb vabaks vaikne ja tüüne ruum elu uuesti taasülesehitamiseks.

Plemena Bogini Danu, Tuatha De Danann, obitateli kholmov - pod vsemi etimi nazvanijami skryvajutsja zagadochnye bozhestva drevnej jazycheskoj Irlandii. Na protjazhenii vekov oni ne raz menjali formu i imena, potomu chto ljudi - i v Irlandii, i za ee predelami - ne mogli vyjti iz-pod vlasti ikh ocharovanija. Oksfordskij prepodavatel i medievist Mark Uiljams opisyvaet sudbu bessmertnykh irlandskikh bozhestv cherez uvlekatelnye i podchas prichudlivye istorii: ot drevnego kulta do srednevekovykh sag, romanticheskoj liriki XIX veka i, nakonets, sovremennoj massovoj kultury.Ot avtoraVo mnogikh mifologijakh bogi pojavljajutsja iz pervobytnoj nochi; v Irlandii bogi voznikajut ne iz temnoj propasti mifa o tvorenii, no iz zagadochnykh i fragmentarnykh arkheologicheskikh dannykh.Drevnejshie pismennye svedenija o bogakh prishli k nam iz rannekhristianskoj Irlandii, a ne iz jazycheskogo perioda: eto kljuchevoj fakt, kotoryj sleduet podcherknut. Khristianstvo ne polnostju otpravilo jazycheskikh bogov na svalku istorii, no posledstvija ego pojavlenija okazalis dramatichnymi i povlijali na irlandskoe obschestvo na vsekh urovnjakh. Jazycheskij kult i ritual ischezli, i nachalsja protsess, v rezultate kotorogo neskolko byvshikh bozhestv obreli novuju zhizn v kachestve literaturnykh personazhej. Khristianstvo - po suti svoej religija knigi - sdelalo vozmozhnym shirokoe rasprostranenie tekstov, napisannykh latinskim alfavitom. Nekotorye iz nikh doshli do nashikh dnej - s paradoksalnym rezultatom: my mozhem skazat khot chto-to po povodu "lichnostej" dokhristianskikh bogov Irlandii tolko blagodarja obrascheniju ostrova v khristianstvo. ...Publichnoe pochitanie jazycheskikh bogov, vozmozhno, prekratilos gde-to v seredine - v kontse VI veka, no otdelnye, vse bolee i bolee marginalizirovavshiesja projavlenija nekhristianskoj religii, vidimo, prodolzhalis do rubezha VIII veka. Tolko v etot moment druidy - magiko-religioznye spetsialisty irlandskogo jazychestva - nakonets, perestajut pojavljatsja v juridicheskikh tekstakh v kachestve aktualnoj problemy i, kak mozhno schitat, ischezajut iz irl

Use the hidden foundations of mindfulness to rediscover calm and reclaim your life in our chaotic world. There are moments in life that decide your fate. They ripple into the future and dictate how you experience the world in the moments that follow; either positive and uplifting, dark and chaotic, or flat and dull. What if you could recognize these moments before they seized control of your life? What if you could use them to set sail for a better future? What if all moments, big and small, could be harnessed this way? In Deeper Mindfulness, Oxford Professor Mark Williams and Dr Danny Penman reunite to present a new eight-week guided meditation program that takes mindfulness to the next level. Deeper Mindfulness reveals how the latest advances in neuroscience, combined with millennia old wisdom, can be used to transform your life. These discoveries open the doors to a deeper layer of mindfulness known as the 'feeling tone'. This sets the 'background color' that tinges your entire experience of life. It is also the tipping point from which you can reclaim your life in an increasingly stressful and chaotic world. Proven effective at treating anxiety, stress and depression, the practices in Deeper Mindfulness offer a new and more fruitful direction for both novice and experienced meditators. It also allows the rest of us to approach life with renewed strength, vigor and equanimity.

What transpires when men transition into fatherhood? Why do some fathers blossom, many fathers struggle, and how can we pinpoint those who do? What implications does this have for their offspring and their relationships? What measures can we take to address this? This book illuminates the multifaceted aspects of antenatal/postnatal anxiety and depression in fathers - a topic unfamiliar to many. It encompasses a diverse range of perspectives, including recent studies and research in this field, and sharing their voices to normalise the conversation.With the high risk of suicide in new fathers and better outcomes for the whole family and the developing baby when we support fathers. Shouldn't we be asking "How Are You dad"?