Books with author W. Owen Cole

This is a practical introduction to the variety of religious traditions that come from the Indian sub-continent and which are known collectively as 'Hinduism'. This clear and accessible guide covers: - an account of the diversity and underlying unity of Hinduism - Hindu mythology - temples and worship - Hindu worship in the home - family life and values - life-cycle rituals within the Hindu community - Hindu ethics - Hinduism in a world context and alongside other faiths. This text is part of the "Teach Yourself World Faiths" series. The book offers a basis for understanding Hinduism. The series aims to present information for readers with no prior knowledge of the religion, but who want to deal confidently with members of the faith community - both in terms of their beliefs and attitudes, and also the practical details of their culture, ceremonies, diet and moral views. The book is suitable for the general reader, and also for students seeking a broad understanding of the religion prior to embarking on more detailed academic work.

Soothingly taking the hand of the diabetic child, Owen Coleman’s new children’s book Matthew Takes His Shot is both a tribute and an aid for children who must wrestle with the daily perils of Diabetes. As it follows young Matthew, a cuddly little polar bear, the story outlines both his discovery and ability to cope with his disease. A picnic of a good time furnished with a banquet of truth, Coleman’s book offers an adorable and educational character with which youngsters will be able to identify. As young Matthew comes into his own, he faces an upcoming community challenge, an ice-jumping contest, whose winner is set for impending leadership. An exciting time now tainted by his discovery of illness, Matthew is eventually able to overcome his adversity. Although first frightened by his disease and the daily shots of insulin and monitoring that will now ensue, Matthew soon learns that he can control his diabetes by taking charge of his fears and finding the courage to give himself a shot. A story culminated by his shot on the ice, Owen Coleman elucidates clever play on words, for Matthew’s optimism and self-confidence give him the strength to succeed in both “shots.” With his triumph, the young bear realizes that with self-assurance intact, the world lay at his fingertips.