This comprehensively researched study of the black family in America argues that blacks survived slavery with remarkable strength and solidarity and took on freedom with previously uncredited courage
An analytical account of the nation's political life and key related events and presidential activities during the Nixon years, ascribing to them a logic, coherence, and meaning not discernable at the
This fascinating new book reflects the results of the turmoil and change in the religions of America since Leo Rosten first wrote about them. The first section consists of nineteen articles by distin
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Between the scholars and the general public exists a real and ever-widening gulf. This book is an attempt to bridge that gulf. Many accepted beliefs about Louis XIV's reign, if not about the king hims
Devoted to the player who already knows the rudiments of the game and wants to become more proficient, this book helps to tighten the game to the point where one can take genuine pride and pleasure in
Michel Quoist's method, he says, is to live and to observe how others live, and then to reflect on what is seen and learned. "I wish to write nothing but what has been lived." Today's Christian cannot
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Considers the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of sexual activity and gives explicit information on reproductive anatomy, sexual stimulation, and consummation
"A Strategy of Decision" explores and explain some striking discrepancies between theories of decision-making and the observed practices of people who successfully cope with the complex problem-solvin
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high qua
First published in France In 1947, Merleau-Ponty's essay was in part a response to Arthur Koestler's novel, Darkness at Noon, and in a larger sense a contribution to the political and moral debates of
"[Bachelard] is neither a self-confessed and tortured atheist like Satre, nor, like Chardin, a heretic combining a belief in God with a proficiency in modern science. But, within the French context, h
Weber’s classic study which deals specifically with: Types of Asceticism and the Significance of Ancient Judaism, History and Social Organization of Ancient Palestine, Political Organization and Relig
A short anthology of philosophers of the sixteenth and seventeenth century, covering philosophical writings from Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.Featuring writings by: Martin Luther,
The theoretical physicist shares his latest thoughts on the nature of space and time in this anthology of selections from Princeton University Press. Along with eminent colleagues, Hawking extends the
"...A book destined to work wonders with the human soul." -Franciscan Herald Caught up in the turmoil and problems that arise daily in our contemporary society, the man who would know Christ today m
The novel that inspired the now-classic film The Caine Mutiny and the hit Broadway play The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial.Herman Wouk's boldly dramatic, brilliantly entertaining novel of life—and mutiny
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 40th International Conference on Current Trends in Theory and Practice of Computer Science, SOFSEM 2014, held in Novy Smokovec, Slovakia, in Janua
Lecture Notes in Computer ScienceThe LNCS series reports state-of-the-art results in computer science research, development, and education, at a high level and in both printed and electronic form. Enj
These transactions publish research in computer-based methods of computational collective intelligence (CCI) and their applications in a wide range of fields such as the semantic web, social networks
The LNCS series reports state-of-the-art results in computer science research, development, and education, at a high level and in both printed and electronic form. Enjoying tight cooperation with the
Andrew Johnston, an Australian wine writer, goes to Dubrovnik to prepare an article for his editor on the wines and wineries of southern Rh ne. He never realized how this trip will impact his life unt
Lorna Brown has been a spiritual teacher and workshop leader for over 35 years. Dragonfly Dialogues is a travelogue of a unique journey of spiritual awakening, sharing life from a perspective that con
A collection of two ’tis-the-season stories, each a fun-filled adventure which informs, enlightens and entertains “children” readers of all ages ( i.e. 9 to 99). The stories are intended for children,
Well-intentioned people, such as Bono and John Lennon, have for years implored us to stop killing each other in much the same manner that family members have begged alcoholics to stop drinking. Perhap
Well, how is your family? Do you come for a large family? In my story it does not matter the size of the family. The love and how much you value one another ...
Nice place, shame about the human race attempts to create a better awareness of our everyday actions and elucidates the importance of discovering ones true identity for a better chance of living a hap
In this book I describe in detail the procedures before, during and after your MRI exam. I placed pictures of every position in every angle for an open and closed MRI scanner. These pics are beautiful
As a perfect pairing of the journey of life and love, For the People and Lover's Lane are grafted together to form one unique collection of lyric, poems, and short stories. Written to expose the unspo
"The Other Side of Tomorrow" follows the lives of Cherish and Johnu, friends whose love for each other is incredibly strong and enduring. The characters meet during their teenage years and attend a Mi
In today's world it is very easy for each of us to get distracted and a little off course. The world offers all kinds of distractions that can interfere with our daily walk with Jesus. In order to rem
For author Brenda Stanford Southerland, honoring the Father through prayer is more valuable than gold or silver, and it truly yields precious rewards. In "Honoring the Father through Prayer," she pres
A dog can be a wonderful companion with enormous affection for you and your family. His keen senses and alertness can provide you with much-needed protection, but it is important to remember that you
What does it mean for an individual to truly be, to truly do, and to truly live? We may be told that we become what we do in life. But what if the currents of the streams of being, of doing, and of ne
