New Releases by Jonathan Morris

Hargrave’s son Jacob drowned unexpectedly when he was 8 years old. However, one day more than fifty years later, the son they buried with their hands once again stood in front of the house with the same voice and appearance as the vibrant little boy fifty years ago. The dead from all over the world have reappeared in the world: murdered families, Nazi soldiers during World War II, famous French artists...Fear is spreading, and the world is in chaos.

One day the magazine editor Yu Lang suddenly received a death call from his friend Xue Mu. He thought it was a prank, but he did not expect that Xue Mu actually died. It was a suicide, and his death was strange. While packing Xue Mu''s belongings, he stumbled upon a secret agreement called the "God Creation Project." The agreement was subsequently robbed and he was injured and admitted to the hospital. From then on, the whole event began to slide in an uncontrollable direction..

Welcome to the Whoniverse. First stop: everywhere. Six decades may only be a handful of heartbeats to a Time Lord, but for Doctor Who it''s the adventure of several lifetimes. Evolving over 60 years, the world''s longest-running sci-fi TV show has gifted us a universe of menacing monsters and unforgettable heroes. You might even call it a ''Whotopia''. Now you can roam free through the Doctor''s dimension as never before in this special commemorative book for Doctor Who''s diamond anniversary. Join all the Doctors as each tells their own story. Learn about their legions of legendary allies - and hear from the monsters'' own mouths about what makes them tick. Find danger on alien worlds and threats here on Earth in all eras. And explore the gadgets, robots, spaceships, computers and mind-blowing creations that crowd the never-ending corridors of Whotopia. Crammed with exciting new images and in full colour throughout, Whotopia: The Ultimate Guide to the Whoniverse is the essential celebration of 60 years of Doctor Who.

Developing Public Service Leaders examines why and how governments and representative bodies in public service organizations have mounted major interventions over the last two decades to develop senior staff as leaders. A critical explanation is developed of the foundational contribution made by national leadership development interventions in the 2000s to the emergence, proliferation, and normalization of leadership development provision. Through carrying out qualitative research in England, the authors investigate the national leadership development interventions for school education, healthcare, and higher education. Whilst also looking at the contemporary legacy of these interventions within a global scale, examining the growing international movement and comparing interventions across the world. The book looks at new ways to approach leadership development, adopting a novel perspective on leadership as a metaphorical concept and coining the concept of ''leaderism'', and exploring how although senior staff may be widely acculturated as leaders, they may not necessarily be committed to acting as government change agents. Leadership development makes a diffuse contribution towards the ongoing neoliberalization of public services. Developing Public Service Leaders is a comprehensive and essential read for a researcher or policymaker striving for an in-depth understanding of the field and its ramifications.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Way of Serenity and Fox News analyst lays out the enduring wisdom and practicality of Jesus’ invitation to treat others as we would like to be treated. "Do unto others as you would have them do to you." As children, we are taught the Golden Rule, a simple yet timeless moral lesson that reminds us of our responsibility to others and to ourselves. Yet too many of us have forgotten its message. Harried, tired, stressed, we lash out at perceived grievances, injustices, and slights, forgetting to treat others with the consideration and respect we seek ourselves. In this thoughtful, positive, and loving book that speaks to our times, New York Times bestselling author and Fox News contributor Father Jonathan Morris offers meditations that encourage us to make the Golden Rule central to our daily lives. As he did for the Serenity Prayer in The Way of Serenity, Father Morris now does for this ethical rubric, revealing the power this simple wisdom holds to transform our lives and our world. Morris examines the Golden Rule through a contemporary lens to provide a modern re-reading of this classic ethical lesson and its relevance today. One of the most trusted Catholic voices, he encourages readers to incorporate the substantial contributions Jesus made to the maxim to help them center their lives and spiritual practice around kindness, compassion, and patience—virtues that can make us happier and ultimately more productive in our lives. Nurturing and uplifting, The Golden Rule reminds us that we are each but one of all God’s children in the world—unique beings intrinsically connected to each other, and the entirety of humanity.

Enough with this, "I am beautiful. I am smart. I can do anything if I just believe in myself." Most of us are satisfactory in appearance, of average intelligence, will always have self-doubt, and will never achieve superstardom or tremendous wealth. And those that do, either lose it, spend it, or die before they can enjoy it. All things are relative; one man''s tent is another man''s castle.

Is freedom of religion a human right? Is life without sex both good and realistic? How can we face infertility together as a church family? The Christian gospel transforms every aspect of our lives. If we don’t understand that, we don’t understand Christianity. The Centre for Christian Living, which operates out of Moore Theological College in Sydney, aims to bring biblical ethics to everyday issues—taking the theology and knowledge of God and showing how it shapes and directs every aspect of our daily lives. To that end, we have compiled this annual, which collects some of the material from our activities during 2020: essays from our public events, highlights from our podcast and articles by members of our student team at Moore College. Our hope is that you will find this collection helpful and encouraging as you live out the Christian life.

My Manic Brain: Sex, Politics and Everlasting Life, is an unfiltered truth about the delusion of love and the true meaning of life. While the stories are based in fact, there is a healthy dose of philosophy, insight, analysis of cultural phenomena, humor, and commentary. Some chapters are lude and raw enough to warrant caution for young children. Designed to provoke, My Manic Brain spares nothing: vivid vulgarity, extreme emotion, tainted, tortured romance, Love, and the consequences of social media and rapidly advancing technology on our interpersonal communication and ability to trust. Are we swiping and ghosting ourselves into extinction or oblivion? Are we destined to enter an unimaginably mind-blowing virtual fantasy world? Are we losing our human touch? And, if so, is it a tragedy, comedy or simply an inevitable next step in our evolution? With philosophy and insight, self-help notions, and a healthy dose of humor and commentary, My Manic Brain focuses the mind on what matters most, finding meaning in an increasing narcistic, self-centered world. Do we create our happiness, or does it create us? How much pain is too much too bear? Are we ever satisfied and grateful? Are we ever ready to leave this pit of tears? And if we could upload ourselves into an immortal, infinite technological state, would we? Perhaps it all boils down to personal pleasure and satisfaction. Or maybe this is our dress rehearsal for eternity. Either way, here''s to us; here''s to life!

You''re going to need a bigger sofa... Doctor Who''s biggest and most comprehensive monster guide yet, The Monster Vault takes you on the ultimate tour of the Whoniverse, discovering and cataloguing every wonderful and terrifying creature the Doctor has ever encountered. From the notorious Daleks, to evil Stenza warrior Tzim-Sha and the ancient Thijarians, The Monster Vault features in-depth profiles on each monster, showing the Doctor''s most dangerous enemies in their natural habitat and unveiling their secret histories. You will also discover how monsters were created and designed, behind-the-scenes secrets, unseen details from the original scripts, case studies and rare artwork. This lavish and visually stunning book provides an unrivalled wealth of information, allowing you to explore the rich history of Doctor Who and expand your knowledge and understanding of characters old and new.

Most of us can’t make it through morning without our cup (or cups) of joe, and we’re not alone. Coffee is a global beverage: it’s grown commercially on four continents and consumed enthusiastically on all seven—and there is even an Italian espresso machine on the International Space Station. Coffee’s journey has taken it from the forests of Ethiopia to the fincas of Latin America, from Ottoman coffee houses to “Third Wave” cafés, and from the simple coffee pot to the capsule machine. In Coffee: A Global History, Jonathan Morris explains both how the world acquired a taste for this humble bean, and why the beverage tastes so differently throughout the world. Sifting through the grounds of coffee history, Morris discusses the diverse cast of caffeinated characters who drank coffee, why and where they did so, as well as how it was prepared and what it tasted like. He identifies the regions and ways in which coffee has been grown, who worked the farms and who owned them, and how the beans were processed, traded, and transported. Morris also explores the businesses behind coffee—the brokers, roasters, and machine manufacturers—and dissects the geopolitics linking producers to consumers. Written in a style as invigorating as that first cup of Java, and featuring fantastic recipes, images, stories, and surprising facts, Coffee will fascinate foodies, food historians, baristas, and the many people who regard this ancient brew as a staple of modern life.

“We should leave. We definitely should leave. But... chatty ghosts!” The year is 1645, and Edinburgh is in the grip of the worst plague in its history. Nobody knows who will be the next to succumb – nobody except the Night Doctor, a masked figure that stalks the streets, seeking out those who will not live to see another day. But death is not the end. The Doctor, Bill and Nardole discover that the living are being haunted by the recently departed – by ghosts that do not know they are dead. And there are other creatures lurking in the shadows, slithering, creeping creatures filled with an insatiable hunger. The Doctor and his friends must face the terrifying secret of the Street of Sorrows – that something which has lain dormant for two hundred million years is due to destroy the entire city... An original novel featuring the Twelfth Doctor, Bill and Nardole as played by Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie and Matt Lucas.

Join the Doctor and Clara on their amazing adventures in space and time. The Doctor and Clara are trapped in Highgate Cemetery in 1972, and become prey to a force that feeds on death itself. A strange visitor to Coal Hill School on Halloween sends Clara on a terrifying journey to the time of the witch trials. A team of mercenaries enters a lethal alien jungle, and the Doctor and Clara discover a familiar face. Also includes an in-depth commentary section where the comics creators reveal the secrets behind the stories.

Reunited with the Doctor and Nyssa, Tegan joins them on a trip to Amsterdam''s Rijkmuseum to see a new exhibition of the work of Rembrandt van Rijn, featuring his drawings of "Vessels of the Stars". The Doctor is astonished to discover that they are designs for spaceships that would actually work, and decides to pop back to the Dutch Golden Age for a quiet word with Rembrandt, but the world-weary artist is no mood to help. Meanwhile, strange forces are swirling in the canals, creatures from ancient myth, the watery, goblin-like Nix. What is their connection to the mysterious Countess Mach-Teldak and to the events of Tegan''s life during her year away from the Doctor?

The Doctor, Romana and K9 have found themselves trapped in a temporal war. On Aoris, the past battles the future and the future fights back! With both sides of the war now capable of time travel, the conflict is about to enter a deadly stage. As the pieces of history lock into place, there is little the Doctor can do. With more Time Tanks moving into combat, the endgame is approaching. The people of Aoris risk extinction at their own hand. Can even the Doctor save the same planet twice in the same day?

Fr. Jonathan Morris Calls Us to Be the Light of the World In 1945, Father James Keller saw a world at war, the beginnings of the cold war, and divisions at home. He was a man who believed that against all odds one person could make a difference - so he started a grass-roots movement called The Christophers - literally "Christbearers" - in the belief that each individual has a role in bringing hope and change to a troubled world. And the response was staggering. The world was hungry for the message, and embraced Fr. Keller''s motto: "IT IS BETTER TO LIGHT ONE CANDLE THAN TO CURSE THE DARKNESS." In 2014, the world is just as dangerous and chaotic, and in many ways far more insidious than in Fr. Keller''s day. No one knows the extent of this crisis better than Father Jonathan Morris, popular author and FOX news analyst. Here, in his new book Light in the Darkness, Fr. Johnathan brings you eight of the core teachings of Fr. Keller, along with his own insights, showing us how they relate to us today. A Sense of Purpose The Power of Love Sharing the Faith The Witness of Life Pray Always Becoming Like Christ Living as a Christian Trusting God Fr. Jonathan believes that now is the time for each of us to realize our own roles, and become "Christophers" in the world we live in today.

The year is 1987, and Britain is divided. In Bradford, strikers are picketing and clashing with the police. In the City of London, stockbrokers are drinking champagne and politicians are courting the super-rich. The mysterious media mogul Alek Zenos, head of the Zenos Corporation, is offering Britain an economic miracle. His partners wish to invest, and their terms are too good to refuse. While the Doctor investigates Warfleet, a new computer game craze that is sweeping the nation, Mel goes undercover to find out the truth about Zenos''s partners. The Daleks have a new paradigm. They intend to conquer the universe using economic power. The power of the free market!

FOX News religion analyst, program director of the Catholic Channel on SiriusXM radio, and bestselling author Father Jonathan Morris reveals how the Serenity Prayer offers a sure path to peace and fulfillment for everyone, not just those in recovery programs. The Serenity Prayer states: Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference. Exploring the prayer phrase by phrase, Morris shows the hope that can be found by gaining a deeper spiritual understanding of its words and by practicing its message. Enlightening and profound, The Way of Serenity includes moving narratives, illuminating historical anecdotes, and pertinent biblical passages that demonstrate the power of the Serenity Prayer to help us grow closer to God and find greater peace and happiness.

SCIENCE FICTION. In 2003, Rebecca Whitaker died in a road accident. Her husband Mark is still grieving. He receives a battered envelope, posted eight years ago, containing a set of instructions with a simple message: "You can save her." As Mark is given the chance to save Rebecca, it''s up to the Doctor, Amy and Rory to save the whole world.

Psychodrome by Jonathan Morris Shortly after surviving the perils of Logopolis, Castrovalva and the machinations of the Master, the new Doctor and his new crew could be forgiven for wanting to take a breather from their tour of the galaxy. But when the TARDIS lands in a strange and unsettling environment, the urge to explore is irresistible... and trouble is only a few steps away. The world they have found themselves in is populated by a wide variety of the strangest people imaginable - a crashed spacecraft here, a monastery there, even a regal court. And not everyone they meet has their best interests at heart. Iterations of I by John Dorney The house on Fleming''s Island had been left to rot. Ever since a strange and unexplained death soon after it was built, and plagued with troubling rumours about what lurked there, it remained empty and ignored for decades until the Cult moved in. As twenty people filled its many rooms, the eerie building seemed to be getting a new lease of life. But now it is empty again. the cult found something in its corridors.. and then vanished. Trapped on the island one dark night, the Doctor, Tegan, Nyssa and Adric look into the building''s mysteries, its stories of madness and death. Their only chance is to understand what terrible thing has been disturbed here... before it consumes them utterly -- From publisher''s website.

"The Broken Stone and the Secret of the Heavens'' Henge is a novel of adventure and discovery set in late Neolithic Britain. Having inherited a small Stone of special significance a young brother and sister embark upon a fateful journey which takes them through lands populated with a wide array of people, customs and technology - ultimately leading them to discover the secrets and purpose of the Father of Iconic Monuments: Stonehenge."A well-constructed, entertaining read, its comprehensive appendix details the story''s innovative new theory."N.D. Wiseman - Author and Editor, Cape Cod, USA, October 2011

With an Introduction by New York Times bestselling author James Martin, SJ, HarperOne presents The 10 Best Books to Read for Easter. This free sampler is a curated volume of excerpts from new and classic titles from leading authors in the field, including C. S. Lewis, N. T. Wright, Desmond Tutu, Ann Patchett, Candida Moss, John Dominic Crossan, Father Jonathan Morris, and Thomas H. Groome. The 10 Best Books to Read for Easter: Selections to Inspire, Educate, and Provoke includes: An Introduction from James Martin, SJ And excerpts from: Together on Retreat by James Martin, SJ Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis Simply Jesus by N. T. Wright Made for Goodness by Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu Not Less Than Everything by Catherine Wolff (Editor) The Worthless Servant by Ann Patchett The Myth of Persecution by Candida Moss The Greatest Prayer by John Dominic Crossan God Wants You Happy by Father Jonathan Morris Will There Be Faith? by Thomas H. Groome The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything by James Martin, SJ

The Beautiful Death is the ultimate theme-park ride: a sightseeing tour of the afterlife. But something has gone wrong, and when the Fourth Doctor arrives in the aftermath of the disaster, he is congratulated for saving the population from destruction – something he hasn’t actually done yet. He has no choice but to travel back in time and discover how he became a hero. And then he finds out. He did it by sacrificing his life. An adventure featuring the Fourth Doctor as played by Tom Baker and his companions Romana and K-9