Rather than attempting to debunk or assert the truth of paranormal beliefs, this book attempts to explore them in phenomena such as astrology, UFOs, ESP, and angels from the perspective of sociology.
In order to increase the quality of the debate over the proper role of science in society, scholars of philosophy, social sciences, and environmental sciences explain the practice of cooperative delib
Suggests that all people should nurture their more empathetic instincts in order to understand the sources of everyone else's suffering, with the aim of improving the world and society as a whole.
When he needs more money for his nest egg, Doc Holliday enlists the conjuring help of Geronimo and the gadgetry wizardry of Thomas Edison to hunt down Billy the Kid for the bounty, but the Kid just ha
This engaging and wide-ranging collection of essays is informed and unified by the conviction that philosophy can, and should, engage with real-world issues. Susan Haack's keen analytical skills and w
Through the perspective of skepticism and aiming to encourage critical thinking, Harrison, a writer, columnist, business owner, and author, debunks 50 popular beliefs and presents alternative scientif
"Where did everything come from, Opa? I mean the stars, the planets, and life on Earth. What are the origins of the Universe?"So begins this charming cross-generational dialogue featuring Quintana, a
Sir Dennis Darby has been murdered and the Automaton has been destroyed. Lord Eschaton's plans to bring his apocalyptic vision of the future to the world are moving forward, but to complete his scheme
Possessing an ability to see the restless ghosts of young people, Wendy forfeits friendships and her own well-being to help an increasing number of souls and eventually meets Piotr, a Guardian of the
Concrete: We use it for our buildings, bridges, dams, and roads. We walk on it, drive on it, and many of us live and work within its walls. But very few of us know what it is. We take for granted this
Introduces twenty-five extraordinary men and women who followed their own convictions, saw life from a new perspective, and changed and shaped the course of history.
Trout (emeritus, English, Montana State U.) makes a case that fear of predators shaped human culture in general, and storytelling in particular. Among his topics are predators of the Pleistocene and b
Andrew Levine examines the persistence of faith in the inobvious and that which betrays the obvious. He doesn't do this all by himself though, but draws on the analytical and ironically spiritual reso
Gives the scientific explanation of the Big Bang theory, including information about the formation of our galaxies, solar system, and evolution of single-celled organisms and humans.
Devasted by the death of his fiancae, Jacob Aldridge becomes obsessed with Livia Aram, a woman who could be her double, and discovers a curse that binds not only himself and Livia, but his sister Ceci
They lay entombed beneath the earth. But a thirst for blood cannot be buried forever... In Sevastopol, Dmitry faces not only the guns of the combined armies of Britain and France, but must also make a
Hargittai (research, Budapest U. of Technology and Economics, author) offers an interesting perspective on science in the 20th century with personality profiles of 15 scientists who made some of the m
From 1922 to 1933, during the height of his fame, Albert Einstein travelled the world with his cousin and second wife, Elsa, visiting with many notable people of the time, and keeping travel diaries.
"In this must-have guide, one of the nation's premier speech coaches, Christine K. Jahnke, details the practices and techniques of successful women to help all women mprove their presentation and publ
After coming to the aid of a young girl and her dying dog, caravan guard Holla-Sayan unwittingly becomes the protector of the goddess Attalissa and the vessel for the spirit of her Blackdog guardian.
Lucy Stone invents a video game that provides cover for rebels in the former Soviet Union to meet and plot online, but as she researches the history of the region in which they live Lucy discovers sec
Altman (Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis U.) has been involved in health care policy since the 1970s. In this book for general readers and for students and practitioners of hea
Princess Adele rejoins the man she loves, Greyfriar, and with his help uses her special powers to try and save her kingdom, while the Equatorian Empire and the American Republic become allies in their
This work spans 120 years and is organized in two parts: Ellis Island-era immigrants (1892-1954), and America's new immigrants (1954-2010). Within the two parts chapters are organized by decade, and e
Harris, president and CEO of Science Foundation Arizona, hopes that Americans are not willing to accept a position as a second-rate nation, dwarfed in ambition by emerging countries such as China and
Principe (psychology, Ursinus College) examines the consequences of raising children in today's unnatural environments and ways parents can realign childhood to a more natural state. She explains the
Fraternal twin Segal (psychology, California State U., Fullerton; Twin Studies Center) describes a case of identical twins switched at birth and the biological, psychological, and legal implications f
Philosopher of science Philp Kitcher presents this timely and interesting exploration of the role of science in democracy. Addressing the propensity of democratic societies to debate all issues as if
This collection of satirical poems homes in on the inconsistencies and downright perversities of what passes in our culture as "Holy Writ." Turning to satire, with its long and distinguished record of
Wecht, a forensic pathologist and lawyer, profiles seven well-known homicide cases that he has been involved in during the original autopsy or as a consultant, including the deaths of Rolling Stones d
DiCarlo, a lecturer on bioethics and philosophy of science who is associated with the Society of Ontario Freethinkers and the Center for Inquiry-Canada, offers a guide to help readers learn how to que
Loftus, author of The Christian Delusion: Why Faith Fails, presents a collection of essays exposing the wildly improbable nature of Christian beliefs and the dangers they pose to a healthy society. Co
Focusing on the work of detectives, investigators, judges, attorneys, prosecutors, and FBI agents, private investigator Branson explains why cases go cold, describes methods of cold-case investigators
Heimlich, formerly a reporter for National Public Radio and now an independent journalist, describes four commonly accepted forms of religious child maltreatment in the US: physical, emotional, and se
Saad (marketing, Concordia U.) describes how evolutionary forces influence the foods people eat, the gifts they give, the clothing styles they choose, and the products they buy. After an overview of e
"The Glorious Golden Ratio is a delight---an inviting and highly accessible exploration of the beauty and enchantment of mathematics, full of intrigue and surprises.""The authors very cleverly present
This interesting memoir of the life and work of Peter Berger, documents the wide ranging career of this important and influential sociologist. Beginning with his introduction to the field and his work
Armoudian, veteran journalist and fellow of the Center for International Studies, critiques the roles media played during the 20th century in both large scale atrocities and social progress. She shows
When Coming of Age in Samoa was published in 1928, the book quickly became a bestseller and brought its author to national prominence—a bright, young, and charismatic anthropologist named Margaret Mea
This collection of thirty-one essays on national security, counter terrorism and civil liberties, examines competing views on the lengths to which personal freedoms and constitutional guarantees may b
