While Muslims in Indonesia have begun to turn towards a strict adherence to Islam, the reality of the socio-religious environment is much more complicated than a simple shift towards fundamentalism. I
The Catholic “thing” – the concrete historical reality of Catholicism as a presence in human history – is the richest cultural tradition in the world. It values both faith and reason, and therefore
When private investigator Varg Veum takes the case of a missing prostitute, he is confronted with an uneasy reality and soon finds a body that leads him into a subculture where corrupted idealism has
Filled with her favorite tips for managing every aspect of her nonstop life, the New York Times bestselling author and reality television star furnishes an abundance of stress-free advice for busy wom
The Housemates is the most twisted book yet from Horror Mastermind, Iain Rob Wright. Fans of the Saw movie franchise and lovers (or haters) of reality TV will delight in the tortures that await them.
A quality controller at a genetic engineering firm becomes a test subject for a serum that allows the user to temporarily take on an artificial identity, and begins to lose his grip on reality.
Blending both a prophetic critique with pastoral encouragement, Willard's unique understanding of the reality present within a life lived as a disciple of Jesus in the kingdom of God is attracting bot
Reluctantly auditioning for a new reality show in the hope of winning a scholarship to one of America's finest culinary schools, 16-year-old Sophie, the daughter of Italian-Greek restaurateurs, finds
A man discovers an anomaly that blurs the lines of reality while testing a serum at a bioengineering firm that will allow customers to become a fictional character or dead celebrity for several hours
For almost three decades, Georgia Tann was nationally lauded for her work at her children's home. In reality she was selling many of her charges - often neglected abused, and stolen from their birth p
How a city girl found love on the land and overcame a life long battle with depression - an inspiring and uplifting love story.When Joanna Fincham appeared on a popular reality TV program in 2008 look
Data on School Shootings Choice's Outstanding Academic Title list for 2013 In today’s schools, kids bullying kids is not an occasional occurrence but rather an everyday reality where children l
"Vampires and Werewolves are certainly popular these days. Actually, there have been popular stories about these monsters for centuries. Are the stories based on any reality? Some people think so. Usi
"Vampires and Werewolves are certainly popular these days. Actually, there have been popular stories about these monsters for centuries. Are the stories based on any reality? Some people think so. Usi
Realism is not what it used to be. Writers who used to rely on hard-bitten reality for their inspiration and muse are now walking in the gardens of postmodernism and poststructuralism. However, there
The secret to ensuring financial peace of mind in retirement?INTERNATIONAL INVESTINGBuilding a solid retirement portfolio while ignoring the global economy is simply not a reality anymore. While still
"The term 'flow' refers to experiences where the musician moves into a consciousness in which time seems to be suspended and perception of reality is blurred by unconscious forces. An essential part o
Millions of people would like to cut down on their drinking without giving it up altogether--and this encouraging book has helped many make that goal a reality. Distinguished clinician-researchers Wil
Millions of people would like to cut down on their drinking without giving it up altogether--and this encouraging book has helped many make that goal a reality. Distinguished clinician-researchers Wil
Dirty Enlightenment is a stripped-down, radical presentation of the Nature of Reality and your spiritual place in it.In actuality, you are a miraculously present infinite field of transcendental being
Eye of the Majestic Creature Vol. 2 is the second book collecting Leslie Stein’s loose, funny and charming autobiographical narratives that combine idiosyncratic fantasy and stark reality. Larrybear,
The world believes the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid was killed by Pat Garrett, but in reality the Kid is very much alive, the hired gun of Fineas Sproule's traveling spectacle of biological curiosit
This book is an investigation of the cultural phenomenon of branding and its transformational effects on the contemporary spatial – and urban – reality. It develops a novel understanding of the ration
Images can be deceiving. The San bushmen in Botswana are a remnant from a time when hunters and gatherers still roamed vast areas of land in southern Africa. However, in present reality, they are ofte
International Relations (IR) theorists have ceaselessly sought to understand, explain, and transform the experienced reality of international politics. Running through all these attempts is a persiste
A companion to Heir Apparent and User Unfriendly continues Grace's high-stakes efforts to rescue her older sister from a dangerous virtual reality game. By the Edgar Award-winning author of Never Trus
Brave New World author Aldous Huxley on enlightenment and the "ultimate reality"In this anthology of twenty-six essays and other writings, Huxley discusses the nature of God, enlightenment, being,good
Enduring his part in a touring production of Hamlet that features reality television contest winners in the lead roles, actor and amateur detective Charles Paris investigates an accident that has kill
Teen addictions come in many different shapes and forms. When most people hear the word addiction, they usually think of drug use and abuse. In reality, many different types of addictive behaviors exi
Faced with the constant barrage of a youth-oriented culture, many women today have developed a negative attitude toward the unpleasant reality of aging. Author Shirley W. Mitchell challenges women app
An intriguing anthology where reality is transient and the puzzle box holds the key to the meaning of life. Archeology Professor Albert Mallory understands reality. He knows the way the world works
This book traces the experiences of one cohort of Teach For America (TFA) corps members as they reconcile their hopes for their students with the reality of teaching in a district that favors complian
After a team of programmers get stuck in their virtual reality game, Dungeon Lords, they must find a way back to the real world. Unbeknownst to them, the fantasy characters they inhabit have taken con
Discover how four outstanding Title I schools are making personalized learning a reality for every teacher and student, including creating new approaches to professional development.
Data Mining Mobile Devices, also known as "Reality Mining," defines the collection of machine-sensed environmental data pertaining to human social behavior. This new paradigm of data mining makes poss
A moody and beautiful reflection on relationships, and how our idea of the world too often fails to match reality, All My Friends delivers five stories that probe the boundaries between individuals to
Connected—by Nature’s Law presents a comprehensive picture of reality and the process that humanity is undergoing. The book offers tools for using the major personal and social shifts we’re going thro
"The star of the reality show Hardcore Pawn draws on his rags-to-riches experiences as a third-generation pawnbroker in Detroit who has conducted business with a wide range of customers, revealing how
Highlighting the increasing overlay of networked reality onto the human experience of the world, this volume identifies some of the new types of imagery that are beginning to coalesce into a 21st-cent
