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This book is a recollection of the events, thoughts, and experiences of Boehm’s transformative travels abroad. It contains stories of piano lessons, flying lessons, and meeting with the world famous I

How can parents, educators, and clergy work together for the quality of lives for African American children?Mtoto House: Vision to Victory addresses this question by presenting the theories and practi

Suicidal Thoughts is a compilation of some of the most moving and insightful writing accomplished on the topic of suicide. It presents the thoughts and experiences of fifteen writers who have contemp

The exemplary life and devotions of the reform journalist W. T. Stead (1949-1912) provided James Joyce with a model, a theme, and a purpose. Joyce integrated Steadfacts with his own personal emerging

This book is a study of Salpuri-Chum, a traditional Korean dance for expelling evil spirits. The authors examine the origins and practice of the dance focusing on traditional music, movements, and clo

For the millions of readers who love Ayn Rand's novels and who seek to understand her revolutionary philosophy of Objectivism, there has not been available a simple and concise introduction to her tho

In this book, Norman Kagan explores of the nature of comedy and helps readers discover why they are laughing, new reasons to laugh, and new films to that will offer a source of laughter.

Tearing Down Walls: A Woman's Triumph is a brave and honest look back at the breakthroughs that have marked Mary Gardiner Jones' whole life. From breaking free of a forceful and domineering mother who

Moose Crossing is the story of Theodore Roosevelt and the highway the inspired. It is a story of how Max J. Skidmore unearthed the remnants of America's most fascinating auto trail and experienced it

In this book, Albert Pleysier and Alexey Vinogradov explore the question that millions of Soviet citizens asked themselves in the late 1930s and in the years after World War II–“Why have I

This book argues that vegetarian and vegan people should be guaranteed the right to eat according to their beliefs. The author claims that the right to vegetarianism is backed by the human and civil r

This book tells the little known story of Dacia, the powerful and rich land that became Transylvania and Romania. This kingdom was once the cornerstone of Eastern Europe. By A.D. 1, Dacia was the thi

The Glorious Summer is a personal account of a cross-country journey of soul-searching and rediscovering the Christian faith. Along the way, the author learned to see the world in a new and remarkable

In this book, Pleysier and Vinogradov explore the question that millions of Soviet citizens asked themselves in the late 1930s and in the years after World War II–“Why have I been exiled t

Seven Ways of Knowing is an examination of what we mean when we say we know something, and the extent and sureness of this knowledge. It starts with an analysis of our perception of material objects,

This work highlights local narratives that sustain traditions amidst historical silences, connecting cultural values to heritage tourism and Indigenous stewardship. The Cultural Heritage Resilience of the Great Dismal Swamp explores the cultural resilience of the Great Dismal Swamp, emphasizing narratives of local residents that sustain traditions amid historical silences. It connects cultural values, heritage tourism, and the legacy of freedom while advocating for landscape stewardship rooted in Indigenous practices. The book highlights how marginalized communities create empowering knowledge spaces to honor their heritage despite lacking external resources. The Great Dismal Swamp Region reflects rich historical and cultural heritage, with settlements like Mattoanoak, Bowers Hill, and Skeetertown, which have maintained ancestral lifeways. Despite historical silences about marginalized groups, community members create resilient cultural narratives that emphasize their connections to la

The Inside Story:Biblical Personalities contains themes of feminism, wholeness, and wellness. The book analyzes nineteen popular Biblical stories. It explores Judaism’s feministic roots while stating

The Inside Story:Biblical Personalities contains themes of feminism, wholeness, and wellness. The book analyzes nineteen popular Biblical stories. It explores Judaism’s feministic roots while stating

First-Generation College Student Research Studies offers uniquely designed chapters that are drawn from both quantitative and qualitative theoretical frameworks found in higher education. This edited

This book chronicles a writer's journey to find faith, hope, and meaning following the country's worst national disaster— Hurricane Katrina. Acknowledging that everyone experiences catastrophic events

This book makes a distinctly new contribution to the field of Nipponjinron as a theological anthropology of Japaneseness. Through concrete examples, classic literature, historical analysis, and religi

This book supplies detailed explanations for young singers, teachers, and professional singers with "troubled" voices. Striny's previous book, Head First, discussed this process but without specific i

This book tells the author's challenging experience as a Salvadoran American. The author focuses on social justice issues and contends that government, community-based organizations, elected officials

In Spatializing Social Justice: Literary Critiques Maryann DiEdwardo uses seven literary critiques and seven reflections to share her newest research about the healing power of literature. DiEdwardo a

This book recounts the author’s spiritual transformation resulting from his encounter with new languages and cultures. The fresh perspective causes a radical existential shift, characteristic of all i

Strategies in Workers' Compensation, written with the healthcare medical professional in mind, describes the nuts and bolts of workers compensation. The book details the history, laws, various stakeho

Postwar Higher Education in America: Just Yesterday explores the apogee of American Higher Education and its devolution into its current state. It offers concrete recommendations for capitalizing on i

The authors describe the creation and evolution of the New Leader Scholarship Program that seeks committed scholars from marginalized groups who attend Bay Area public universities. These future leade

This work is the first to examine the educational philosophy of Elijah Muhammad, the patriarch of the Nation of Islam and a pivotal leader in America's history.

This book is a practice in military civics. This collection of international perspectives challenge commonly held assumptions and outmoded paradigms of engagement. The authors share the view that the

The thread running through this collection of essays is the inviolate marriage between philosophy and psychology. This book explores the connections made between the two disciplines by famous thinkers

This book discusses women who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the various endeavors through which they have fulfilled their lives and contributed to the city of Birmingham. Despite exper

This book studies Russian society, culture, and public opinion in terms of what ordinary Russians think about Russia independent of the authoritarian regime of President Vladimir Putin. This study use

This book honors classical guitarist Benjamin Verdery, professor at the Yale School of Music. It contains personal reflections from his friends and colleagues illustrating Verdery's influence on h

The book is a bold dialogue with several constituencies, especially sub-Saharan Africans and the Foreign Aid community about the necessity for alternative pathways to solve the monumental problems fac

Fierce with Reality presents a diverse range of literature on aging that demonstrates the challenges, complexities and pleasurable aspects of late life. Many facets of aging are explored, revealing th

This memoir details Lucille Griswold's journey to become the woman she is today. The author begins by examining her Italian American heritage and relates her experiences in education, explores gender

Centered on a little girl raised in the Appalachian region of North Carolina and then Virginia, Cricket's Child offers a mid-twentieth century social history. The narrative illuminates how historical

LeBrun's contributions to the development of the Louvre as a national museum during the French Revolution offer an invaluable record of artistic practices. His publications and inventories of conf

In 1939, both Germany (September 1st) and Soviet Union (September 17) invaded Poland. The eight narratives presented in this book deal with Polish destinies, untold stories of people, mostly very youn