Samantha Smith

In Assaulted Body, Assaulted Faith, Samantha Smith explores the profound intersection of trauma, faith, and the lived experiences of women who have endured sexual assault and violence. Through the lens of Christian practical theology, this book addresses a critical yet often overlooked question: What does it mean to live in a body traumatized by violence while continuing to seek and engage with one's faith? Utilizing ‘hermeneutic phenomenology’, the author conducts in-depth interviews with seven women, revealing powerful themes that illustrate the complexities of their journeys. The narratives expose the weight of labels such as “victim” and “survivor,” highlighting how these terms can lead to self-blame and shame. Delving into the embodiment of trauma, the book examines how these women perceive their bodies and the theological implications of their experiences. It emphasizes the need for an embodied theology that acknowledges trauma while fostering healing and resilience. Concluding with practical responses for the church, Assaulted Body, Assaulted Faith offers a roadmap for creating supportive environments that empower survivors. Assaulted Body, Assaulted Faith is part of the SCM Press Studies in Trauma Theology series.

This funny, engaging eco story invites young readers to follow the adventures of Harriet's ravenous compost worms as they munch their way through their wide and wonderful weekly menu.Harriet's nine-hundred-and-eighty-three hungry worms live in a shady corner of her backyard in a big, green box. They spend their days munching on anything from Aunt Tilda's herbal teabags to the sports pages of Uncle Sam's paper. Harriet watches and waits, eventually deciding the worms are 'so BORING'. Until one day, the worms leave Harriet a big surprise ... worm wee!Packed with worm facts, Harriet's Hungry Worms is the ideal companion for worm warriors and curious composters keen to roll their sleeves up and put their kitchen food scraps to good use.Continuing the sustainability message, inventive illustrations incorporating recycled materials bloom from each page, breathing beautiful life into this fun-filled story.

A humorous spin on the perils of adulthood - this book pokes fun at all the things new adults won't be looking forward to on entering so-called "adult-hood" The perfect gift for any new adult.... particularly ones with a sense of humor From "A is for Alarm Clock" to "N is for News", this book follows our protagonist, Little Peggy, as she tries to conquer an alphabet of various adult activities she doesn't want to do. Especially taxes. She'd much rather be eating tacos.The best part? It breaks up these teachings in alphabetical order. The even better yet part? This book has illustrations, so it's easy to follow along, even when you don't feel like reading words. Watch as Little Peggy has to learn all about the Dow and China (N for news ) in order to trick her boss into thinking that she knows what she's talking about.This book makes perfect gift for the millennials in your life. Or the zoomers in your life. Or the boomers in your life who just never grew up. We guarantee at least one "when I was your age..." lecture if you gift this to your grandparents, just keep them away from letter "P".And hey. If you don't have any millennials, or boomers, or zoomers to gift this to, get it for yourself and read it to your cat. We've done it. Cats love it. If they don't, the pages make great filler for a little box.Treat yo' self and enjoy learning all about the perils that are the "ABCs of Adulting". Grab this new release in time for the holidays Hysterical collection of mundane adult activitiesPremium glossy coverFull color, professional illustrationsAn easy quick gift for the new graduates in your life

Health Economics: An International Perspective is the only textbook to provide a truly international, comparative treatment of health economics. Offering an analysis of health systems across borders, the fourth edition of this key text has been updated and revised to take account of changes in a host of countries.This edition features an expanded introduction, providing better grounding for many of the examples that come in subsequent chapters and making it easier for non-health care experts to see the links between the theory, the examples and the health care system components. It also boasts a restructured format, dividing the book into two broad sections: the first focuses on ideas and principles, along with evidence on their applications in the health sector, whereas the second focuses on introducing core tools and techniques used in applied health economics research.Further updates to this edition include: two new chapters on applied econometrics; a new chapter on equity, focusing on equity in access to health care, paying particular attention to how access and need for health care are defined and measured in applied research; a new chapter on emerging issues for health systems that are emanating from a series of global transitions both within (e.g. demographic change, epidemiological change, the global resolution on universal health coverage) and without the health sector (e.g. economic transitions).Throughout the text, examples and illustrations are taken from a wide range of settings and world regions, providing a unique overview of the performance of different health systems.

Health Economics: An International Perspective is the only textbook to provide a truly international, comparative treatment of health economics. Offering an analysis of health systems across borders, the fourth edition of this key text has been updated and revised to take account of changes in a host of countries.This edition features an expanded introduction, providing better grounding for many of the examples that come in subsequent chapters and making it easier for non-health care experts to see the links between the theory, the examples and the health care system components. It also boasts a restructured format, dividing the book into two broad sections: the first focuses on ideas and principles, along with evidence on their applications in the health sector, whereas the second focuses on introducing core tools and techniques used in applied health economics research.Further updates to this edition include: two new chapters on applied econometrics; a new chapter on equity, focusing on equity in access to health care, paying particular attention to how access and need for health care are defined and measured in applied research; a new chapter on emerging issues for health systems that are emanating from a series of global transitions both within (e.g. demographic change, epidemiological change, the global resolution on universal health coverage) and without the health sector (e.g. economic transitions).Throughout the text, examples and illustrations are taken from a wide range of settings and world regions, providing a unique overview of the performance of different health systems.

The purpose of the project was to evaluate the indirect and direct protection conferred by community-level use of insecticide treated bed nets (ITNs) on occurrence of malaria in children under the age of five in sub-Saharan Africa. A total of 32 336 children under five were included in this cross sectional study of publically available Malaria Indicator Survey data collected between 2009 and 2017. Preliminary analyses identified confounding effects of household socioeconomic status, maternal education, urbanity, age of bednets, existence of standing water located near the respondents, and IRS use. For each country and corresponding year, the crude and adjusted odds ratios along with direct, indirect and total effects of ITN use were estimated. Neighborhood coverage levels of 50-100% and the use of an ITN prevented 8.1 (95% CI: 4.8 -11.1) cases per 100 children under 5, supporting the presence of protective total effects. The overall estimate of direct effects indicated that individuals who lived in a neighborhood coverage between 0-25% and 25-50% ITN coverage and were considered ITN users had a reduction of 2.9 malaria cases per 100 children compared to ITN non-users (95% CI: 0.9-4.7 and 0.7-4.8, respectively). Living in a neighborhood with 50-100% ITN coverage resulted in a reduction of 6.1 cases per 100 children for ITN non-users (95% CI: 2.7-9.7), supporting that there was significant indirect protection. Results for country and year specific data varied for total, direct, and indirect effects.

A city on the planet Venus, threatened with a harsh environment. A time traveler who wakes up long before his own time. A couple who have grown tired of one another. These are just a few of the stories in the first It's All Been Written collection The theme is "I met you before the fall of Rome," and this collection gathers all four winners, plus a submission by IABD Presents head Jerome Wetzel. Curated and edited, see the results of the network's initial contest.

Follow Mandi's life from the abuse she suffered innocently as a child on through trial after trial. Finally, against all odds, she finds a way to live in victory.