An inquiry into the heresies of the apostolic age; in eight sermons preached before the University of Oxford, in the year MDCCXXIX., at the lecture founded by the Rev. John Bampton.

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The thirty-nine articles of the Church of England, illustrated with notes, and confirmed by texts of the Holy Scripture, and testimonies of the primitive fathers ... /

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A true history of several honourable families of the right honourable name of Scot, in the shires of Roxburgh and Selkirk and others adjacent : gathered out of ancient chronicles, histories, and traditions of our fathers /

No. 112 of 240 copies printed.

Taxæ cancellariæ apostolicæ et taxæ sacræ poenitentiariæ apostolicæ. Dat is, schattinge van de cancellarie en penitentie-kamer van den Paus van Romen, gecollationeert, gedruckt ende geautentizeert nae 't exemplaar van Leo X. tot Romen anno 1514.

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Apostolic optimism and other sermons,

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With the fathers; studies in the history of the United States,

The Monroe doctrine.--The third-term tradition.--The political depravity of the fathers.--The riotous career of the Know-nothings.--The framers and the framing of the Constitution.--Washington's inauguration.--A century of constitutional interpretation.--A century's struggle for silver.--Is sound finance possible under popular government?--Franklin in France.--How the British left New York.--The struggle for territory.--Four centuries of progress.

The apostolic age of the Christian church;

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A Select library of the Nicene and post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian church : [second series] /

Includes indexes.

Adjustment of chldren who have a sibling with Down syndrome: perspectives of mothers, fathers and children

Background A number of methodological weaknesses have contributed to our relatively poor understanding of the impact on children of having a brother or sister with a disability. These include a focus on poor adjustment, using multidiagnostic groups, inadequate matching, and a failure to consider the perspectives of children and parents together. Method This study compared the adjustment of 53 siblings of a child with Down syndrome with a comparison group of siblings of children who were developing typically. Children were matched on a case-by-case basis for gender, age and position in family. Families were matched for family size and father's occupation. The age range of the target siblings was 7-14 years. Data were gathered from mothers, fathers and siblings. Results There were no significant differences between the groups on adjustment measures. These included parent perceptions of externalizing and internalizing behaviours, parent perceptions of sibling competence, and sibling perceptions of their own competence and self-worth. Associations between measures of adjustment and child reports of their contribution to household functioning depended on sex rather than group membership. There was an association between parental reports of externalizing behaviour and sibling relationships with the brother/sister closest in age. Conclusions Having a brother or sister with Down syndrome does not inevitably lead to poor adjustment. Examination of within-family processes would appear to be more useful in identifying children at risk than merely group membership.

The experiences and perceptions of fathers attending the birth and immediate care of their baby

Fathers in the United Kingdom (UK) usually attend the birth and immediate care of their baby. They also have an increasing presence during complicated and preterm childbirth, newborn resuscitation and early neonatal unit(NNU) care. However, there is limited evidence about the effect of these experiences on them. The aim of this study was to gain an understanding of the experiences of fathers encountering these situations. The study consisted of three phases and was undertaken in one National Health Service trust in the UK. Qualitative semi-structured interviews using a phenomenological approach were undertaken with 20 first-time fathers present at the delivery, resuscitation and/or admission of their baby to the NNU. Direct observations were made of 22 normal and complicated deliveries and initial newborn care and qualitative semi-structured interviews using the critical incident approach were undertaken with 37 health care professionals (HCPs). The study generated qualitative and quantitative data that were analysed accordingly. The findings show that most fathers were involved for at least some of the time and often spontaneously initiated their involvement. Their most important need was for information. They were usually more concerned about their partner, irrespective of the baby?s need for resuscitation and NNU care. To facilitate their involvement, fathers needed guidance and support from HCPs, particularly delivery suite midwives. Most HCPs recognised the needs of fathers and ways in which they could be helped to connect with their experience. However, these needs were not always met, usually because of inadequate staffing levels, a lack of resources or a mother-centred philosophy of care. The findings suggest the service often determines the extent to which fathers are involved. It is anticipated that these findings will inform HCP education and training and the development of both policy and health education thereby enhancing the quality of care provision for fathers.