By taking the Cross, particularly the words Jesus spoke while nailed to that Cross, in the lead up to Easter, we have time to deeply consider the inner themes and conclusions. This book will help to prepare for Holy Week, and prompt a mindset of deliberately slowing the pace of the contemplation of Christ’s words, especially those from the Cross.
Journeying to the Light is intended to be read daily from Advent Sunday to the Epiphany. It is largely based upon one of the Eucharistic readings each day. It can be adapted to be used whatever the length of Advent, for individual or group use. The author weaves contemporary trends with biblical themes and with events of his own life.
In his exciting new book, John Mann, author of the highly successful Murder, Magic and Medicine, reveals the history of the drugs that are so commonplace today in the treatment of disease. While we can now treat so many of these illnesses, the side-effects caused by many of these treatments can be severe, and even more worrying ― the bacteria are now becoming more resistant to the drugs (the so-called 'superbugs'). Scientists are also faced with a massive challenge in developing drugs that can effectively treat HIV, ebola, and many forms of cancer, but without the terrible side-effects of such treatments as chemotherapy or AZT ― this is the quest for the `magic bullet.' The book starts with a history of drug development, introducing us to some of the fascinating characters whose work so influenced the search for these drugs. Leading up to the present day, and the exciting advances being made within molecular biology, the book provides a lively, and fascinating introduction for non-scientists to one of the most exciting fields of activity within modern medicine.