Examines human evolution through a close study of genetics; surveys important discoveries in genetics during the last twenty years; compares the human genome with those of other species; and discusses
Drawing from interviews with these individuals, Lutz, who owns a company that buys, sells, and appraises historic documents, chronicles the stories of the last people to witness famous events in histo
In a concise, lively, accessible, and witty style, the authors combine zoom-lens vignettes of religious practices with discussions of the latest research on religion's neurological effects on the brai
With examples drawn from everyday life, criminal behavior, neurological disorders, literature, and philosophical positions, Sternberg (Tufts U. School of Medicine), who majored in neuroscience and phi
Morris, an attorney who is associated with the organization Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, and Gordon, (medicine, UCLA), who is involved in the genetics and ovarian and breast cancer screening p
For more than thirty years, clinical psychologist Ellen Weber Libby has been helping successful, often powerful clients in Washington, DC - a place known For its outsized personalities - to deal with
Harrison, author and journalist, armed with decades of research by social and biological scientists, makes the case that there really is no such thing as race, that manner of categorizing human beings
The thirteen colonies' War of Independence against Great Britain evokes images all Americans are familiar with: an overbearing British government tightening the chains of empire and squeezing the pock
In a book coauthored with a management consultant and neuroscientist, clinical psychologist Van Hecke summarizes the latest research on the implications of "leading with the brain in mind" for leaders
Poulter (a clinical psychologist and author of popular books on family relationships) involves readers actively in every step of his advice for going through with the break-up of a marriage or serious
Lichter, an Australian psychiatrist, compiles Muslim women's stories from 27 countries. Each country chapter begins with background on the country, then presents the voices of long-oppressed women as
Writing for entrepreneurs, marketers, and others in business, Newlin, a consultant with extensive experience in business strategy and marketing, discusses how certain brands create a loyal following a
Breitung, a nursing specialist who has written several books on care for the elderly, has written this guide for caregivers who must deal with the effects of cognitive decline disorders such as Alzhei
In 1998, Andrea Stanfield told a lie that became the foundation of her professional life. In an interview with the accounting department of a Florida engineering firm, she claimed, verbally and on pa
For much of its history the Catholic Church has countenanced the veneration of relics—objects or even bones associated with a saint, or with Jesus Christ himself, that were deemed to have healing powe
It seems obvious that animals have emotions. Dogs bark with excitement when their masters return home, snarl aggressively at the approach of a stranger, and cower with anxiety at the vet’s office. Our
In this guide for parents, Johnson, a pediatrician, explains how to communicate effectively with their child's doctors. He explains how doctors think and evaluate symptoms, use lab tests, and decide o
Clinical psychologist Poulter follows up on his earlier The Father Factor with a book examining how one's relationship with one's mother has a profound and enduring influence on one's relationships an
Psychologist Grolnick (Clark U.) admits that she has used controlling behavior with her own children. Drawing on her research watching kids and parents interact under conditions of competitive pressur
This accessible and provocative collection of science fiction acquaints readers with cutting-edge gender controversies in moral and political philosophy. By imagining future worlds that defy our most
The authors distill their years of experience with law enforcement and security companies in order to provide advice on how to understand and avoid predatory crimes. They cover crimes against children
Can biblical studies ever be completely disassociated with the religious beliefs of the scholar? Is the Bible relevant to modern society? Avalos (religious studies, Iowa State U.) believes that the so
Prefacing his volume with "An Open Letter to the Intelligent Machines of the Future," it is clear where Hall (a research fellow for the Institute for Molecular Manufacturing) thinks the field of artif
A guide to help children understand why a parent or sibling had to leave home for military duty, cope with their feelings in a positive way, and be assured that they are not alone, in a book with acti
An art educator with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Lalli recounts incidents in her life related to membership in the most feared and hated group in the US: nonbelievers. She cannot speak for all ath
The body of a woman floats to the surface of a lake with sixty pounds of cinder block and chain attached to her legs. Her killer faces the death penalty if the prosecution can answer one question: Did
Despite the prevalence of religious belief in the United States (nearly 200 million Americans belong to 350,000 congregations), a growing minority (14 percent) of U.S. adults identify with no religion
Beginning with the founding of the Church of Satan by Anton LeVey in 1966, Lewis (religious studies and philosophy, U. of Wisconsin) and Petersen (Norwegian U. of Science and Technology) demystify mod
He was banned in Boston before Boston banned. Bennett founded his periodical The Truth Seeker in 1873, and despite its popularity with no less than Twain and Darrow, his devotion to "science, morals,
A guide to sexual health, both physically and emotionally, provides teenage girls with information about the realities of sex, from stereotypes and taboos to real-life scenarios.
Pfleging, a computer and Web consultant, and Zetlin, a business writer, note how business and technology professionals can work together successfully, with the key being communication. They provide a
Wansbrough (1928-2002), a scholar of Semitic studies at London University, discusses Muslim literature beyond the Qur'an and the exegetical tradition associated with it. He analyzes early forms--third
Poulter helps readers understand how key relationships in their professional lives often mirror earlier ones they had with their fathers while growing up. He describes five main types of fathers and e
King is with the Utah Dept. of Public Safety and Homeland Security; Cooper is with the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security. They teach criminal profiling nationally and abroad and are the co-authors of An
With special reference to theories of just war and jihad, technical terms that arise in connection with the theology of early medieval Christianity and early Islam respectively, American scholars of r
Colavito posits that the belief aliens visited Earth in ancient times originates from works by horror writer H.P. Lovecraft; he investigates his works and impact, along with early scientific, pseudosc
In The Losing Battle with Islam, David Selbourne explores the many facets of the West's inability to understand and meet the challenge of a resurgent Islam. Neither "Islamophile" nor "Islamophobe," S
In 1954, Steve Allen created the Tonight show, now America's longest-running late-night program. Based upon interviews with members of the original production team as well as celebrity guests, this te
Liza Donnelly, herself a renowned cartoonist with The New Yorker for more than twenty years, has written this in-depth celebration of the rich history of women's humor and the women cartoonists who ha
Twenty-one distinguished US journalists, beginning with Ted Koppel and concluding with Knight Ridder's war correspondent Tom Lasseter talk candidly about what's happening to journalism in America as a
