At an earlier time, sociologists C. Wright Mills, W. E. Du Bois, and Jane Addams loudly protested injustices and inequities in American society, provided critiques and analyses of systems of oppress……続きを見る
The postcolonial African culture, as it is discoursed in the academia, is largely influenced by Africa’s response to colonialism. To the degree that it is a response, it is to considerably reactive,……続きを見る
Wading through Many Voices brings together the voices of Latino/a, African American, Asian American, Native American, and Euro-American scholars to produce a dialogue of public theology: how faith-c……続きを見る
Illicit cross-border flows, such as the smuggling of drugs, migrants, weapons, toxic waste, and dirty money, are proliferating on a global scale. This underexplored, clandestine side of globalizatio……続きを見る
In Gender, Heterosexuality, and Youth Violence, James W. Messerschmidt unravels some of the mysteries of teenage violence. Written by one of the most respected scholars on the subject of gendered cr……続きを見る
Written by eminent sociologists, this book introduces and assesses some of the most influential, recent sociological theories. Each chapter explains the theory and describes a related program of emp……続きを見る
In Philosophic Values and World Citizenship: Locke to Obama and Beyond, Alain Lockeーthe central promoter of the Harlem Renaissance, America's most famous African American pragmatist, the cultural r……続きを見る
Over the past few years, coverage of terror attacks has featured prominently in numerous media outlets. Drawing on both popular and academic articles, the essays in Media, Terrorism, and Theory: A R……続きを見る
By the time Jake was nineteen he was viewing X-rated videos to feed an insatiable lust that was looking for an opportunity to act out. He found plenty of opportunities in Mediterranean ports while s……続きを見る
COLORADO TERRITORY - 1871 In book two of the Mysterious Ways Series, Charlie is a young man with much to learn about himself, the world in which he lives, and the God in whom he has placed his trust……続きを見る
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In the third book of the Mysterious Ways Series, Charlie receives the astounding and unexpected news. Once again he leaves the cozy Colorado ranch at the foot of the Rockies ……続きを見る
Hardcore, Punk, and Other Junk: Aggressive Sounds in Contemporary Music, edited by Eric James Abbey and Colin Helb,is a collection of writings on music that is considered aggressive throughout the w……続きを見る
Love? What is love? At the age of twenty-four it has been nothing but a cruel joke for Alecia Moore. She's lost someone near and dear to her, and has endured countless heartache's ever since. As an ……続きを見る
For over thirty years, Carol Kammen’s On Doing Local History has been a valuable guide to professional and “amateur” historians alike. First published in 1986, revised in 2003, this book offers not ……続きを見る
In Shame-Less Lives, Grace-Full Congregations, author Karen McClintock invites readers to become shame-less, so they can assist others in a congregational system to find a life of joy and grace. McC……続きを見る
In Scattering Seeds: Cultivating Church Vitality, Stephen Chapin Garner and Jerry Thornell share the story of their home congregation, the United Church of Christ in Norwell, MA. This average congre……続きを見る
Many neopagans today are drawn to honor the fairies but find that the modern-day path to Fairy is hidden in mist and shadow. Yet the path is still there, waiting for those who are ready to seek it o……続きを見る
The church year is often seen as a framework for church programs, but well-known Alban author Charles Olsen shows readers how it can be a prism through which congregations more deeply understand the……続きを見る
A congregation communicates its heart and soul through words, photos, actions, programs, architecture, decor, the arts, and countless other aspects of congregational life. In Reaching Out in a Netwo……続きを見る
Living Our Story explores how good narrative workーthe retrieval, construction, and performance of valued storiesーtakes place in ministry. Authors Larry A. Golemon, Lee Ramsey, N. Graham Standish, ……続きを見る
A book that examines the bizarre actions of some somewhat misguided youths. Misguided by their peers that is, rather than the basic sense of right and wrong they should have learned from their paren……続きを見る
Modern church leaders need to cultivate innovative and creative leadership skills, as they navigate today’s post-Christian world, and as their congregations look to them for insight and guidance. Gi……続きを見る
Are you ready to abuse-proof your congregation? If one child or adult is spared the confusing ordeal of unwanted touch, it will be worth your time to read this book. In this comprehensive resource, ……続きを見る
Projects That Matter introduces project leaders and teams to the five basic elements of project design and describes in detail a six-step process for designing and implementing a project evaluation ……続きを見る
Although relatively unknown in the West, Islam has been forcefully brought to the public’s attention by the acts and threats of the “Islamic terrorists.” As a result, the question is repeatedly aske……続きを見る
In The Practicing Congregation (Alban, 2004), Diana Butler Bass explored the phenomenon of "intentional congregations," an emerging style of congregational vitality in which churches creatively and ……続きを見る
Pastor & author, Lynne Baab "offers readers a useful tool to understand both their own spiritual journeys and their role in the life of their chosen spiritual community". The book "...provides a bas……続きを見る
The Castor Family runs a successful bagel shop in Montreal. Onemorning, a mysterious Miracle Bagel is pulled from the oven. Therevered bagel soon disappears from its display. The town is turnedupsid……続きを見る
Nine-year-old Alexander the Grape dreams of becoming Oh-Grape Juice. But the Maturity Rule does not allow grapes to be considered before they reach age 10. Alexander and his friends get involved in ……続きを見る
Sam HusGee is determined to prove his athletic might. The sled team doesn’t want a grey dog to lead the team. Perhaps when trainer Dogavan Bailey works his magic with Sam, the sled team will have se……続きを見る
