Faithful Labourers surveys and evaluates existing criticism of John Milton's epic Paradise Lost, tracing the major debates as they have unfolded over the past three centuries. Eleven chapters split ov
Faithful Labourers surveys and evaluates existing criticism of John Milton's epic Paradise Lost, tracing the major debates as they have unfolded over the past three centuries. Eleven chapters split o
A powerful argument for why dam removal makes good scientific, economic, and environmental sense—and requires our urgent attention In the Pacific Northwest, the Snake River and its wilderness tributa
This collection of folktales from Chitral, an ancient kingdom in PAkistan, is complemented by a ten-page travelogue of the author's experience in the region, accompanied by phoitos, illustrations and
Reveals the shared ancestry behind our affinity with dolphins and our shared destiny‧ Explains how we are both descendants of the aquatic ape and still share many physiological features with dolphins
Today, Portland, Oregon, is a city of majestic bridges crisscrossing the deep swath of the Willamette River. A century ago, riverboat pilots would have witnessed a flurry of stevedores and longshoreme
Explores the controversial subject of repressed memories and the effects that releasing them can have, examining seven cases of people whose lives changed when they remembered hidden parts of their li
Asbury Park’s diverse array of landmarks creates an unforgettable impression of this legendary seaside city. They tell the story of its past, present and even future. The elegant, Art Deco–inspired Co
Nearly 20% of all pregnancies in the U.S. end in miscarriage or stillbirth. Yet pregnancy loss is seldom acknowledged and rarely discussed. Opening the topic to a thoughtful and informed discussion, L
Bill Clinton's 1993-94 health care reform initiative was one of the most active and sustained presidential campaigns ever undertaken in support of a single social issue, and certainly the boldest atte
The 1924 Revolution was a watershed in Sudanese history, the first episode of anti-colonial resistance in which a nationalist ideology was explicitly used, and part of a global wave of anti-colonial m
Large, wooden-hulled schooners graced the seas of coastal Maine for more than a century as vessels of trade and commerce. With the advent of steam-powered craft, however, these elegant four-, five- or
The church is an extension of God's divine government that stands against Satan's kingdom.The twenty-first century church must embrace its call to holiness and assert itself as the standard be
The church is an extension of God's divine government that stands against Satan's kingdom.The twenty-first century church must embrace its call to holiness and assert itself as the standard be
At twenty-six, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's rapid death from cancer, her family disbanded and her marriage crumbled. With nothing to lose, she made the m
Before the LDS Church was organized, Joseph Smith received a revelation telling him that twelve men would be called as latter-day apostles. Their assignment would be to warn men and women that the end
I'll be your mirror, reflect what you are, in case you don't know ... In the aftermath of her older sister's death, sixteen-year-old Carrie is taken under the wings of her sister's friends, and finds
At age twenty-five, Michael Hastings arrived in Baghdad to cover the war in Iraq for Newsweek. He had at his disposal a little Hemingway romanticism and all the apparatus of a twenty-first-century re
Advocating for revisiting the relevance of psychoanalytic inquiry for learning and teaching, Britzman (education, social and political thought; women's studies, York U.) confronts educators with provo
Lost City, Found Pyramid delves into the fascinating world of sensational “pseudoarchaeology,” from perennial discoveries of lost pyramids or civilizations to contemporary ghost-hunting and reali
In this concise study, Knight (English, University of Missouri-Rolla) identifies and discusses autobiographical passages in Shakespeare's dramatic work. He relates the plays, their plots, dialogue, t
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER`Brilliant for anyone wanting a better understanding of mental health' ZOE BALL`This amazing book will change your life' ELTON JOHN`Eye-opening' GUARDIAN `Brilliant, stimul
A study of love and hate in learning and an argument for why educators might begin with consideration of these psychical dynamics when interpreting the conflictive dreams of education.
This visionary book details the steep costs of our deepening crisis of distraction and reveals remarkable scientific discoveries that can help us rekindle our powers of focus and sustained attention.I
A broadcasting fixture for more than 45 years and Canada’s preeminent public lecture series, the CBC's Massey Lectures feature provocative talks on pressing topics by major contemporary thinker
In November 1943, Marine 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman, Jr. was mortally wounded while leading a successful assault on a critical Japanese fortification on the Pacific atoll of Tarawa, and posthumously a
Baseball analysts often criticize pitcher win-loss records as a poor measure of pitcher performance, as wins are the product of team performance. Fans criticize WAR (Wins Above Replacement) because it
Taste, Memory traces the experiences of modern-day explorers who rediscover culturally rich forgotten foods and return them to our tables for all to experience and savor.In Taste, Memory author David
For two decades, William Baldwin has been a pioneer in the ever-expanding therapeutic fields of Spirit Releasement, Past Life Regression, and Soul-Mind Fragmentation. In his Florida practice, he uses
When British television presenter Paul Heiney's son, Nicholas, committed suicide at age 23, Paul and his wife,Sunday Times columnist Libby Purves, were rocked to the core. Although he had struggled wi
Heartwarming true stories of lost dogs finding the way back home, relying entirely on amazing canine intelligence and instincts Four-Legged Miracles is a collection of wondrous lost-and-found canine s
"James Delgado is one of the world's preeminent marine archaeolgists; he's also a terrific writer, and Khubilai Khan's Lost Fleet is a fascinating adventure tale packed with insights into a maritime e
Creative, inspiring aids to prayer in corporate worship from one of today's best known preachers and teachers."John Killinger has been helping us to worship the true, living, and interesting
Stephen Scully both offers a reading of Hesiod's Theogony and traces the reception and shadows of this authoritative Greek creation story in Greek and Roman texts up to Milton's own creation myth, whi
Beginning with Lost Highway, director David Lynch “swerved” in a new direction, one in which very disorienting images of the physical world take center stage in his films. Seeking to understand this u
What does it mean to live an abundant life? Some might say living abundantly means living comfortably, having the family you always dreamed of, receiving accolades from your peers, in short—living a l
The inspiring and moving memoir of a young woman who is slowly losing her sight and hearing yet continues to live life to its fullest potential.Even a darkening world can be brilliantly lit from withi
"Majok Marier, an Agar Dinka, was 7 when war came to his village near Rumbek in southern Sudan, a war in which 2 million lives were lost and 80 percent of the South Sudanese people were displaced. Sur
“I vaguely remember finding Jesus when I was a child, but I vividly recall losing him.” Jared Herd grew up the son of a preacher, baptized in religion before he was ever baptized in church. As a child
