The Second Coming of the New Age: The Hidden Dangers of Alternative Spirituality in Contemporary America and Its Churches (Peck Josh)(Paperback)

The Second Coming of the New Age: The Hidden Dangers of Alternative Spirituality in Contemporary America and Its Churches (Peck Josh)(Paperback)

The Southpaw (Harris Mark)(Paperback)

The Southpaw is a story about coming of age in America by way of the baseball diamond. Lefthander Henry Wiggen, six feet three, a hundred ninety-five pounds, and the greatest pitcher going, grows to manhood in a right-handed world. From his small-town beginnings to the top of the game, Henry finds

The Age of Fragmentation: A History of Contemporary Economic Thought (Roncaglia Alessandro)(Paperback)

The field of economics has proliferated in complexity and importance since the Second World War. Alessandro Roncaglia recounts the history of the different approaches (marginalist, neoclassical, Keynesian, Austrian, monetarism, rational expectations, institutionalist, evolutionary,

Novice Dragoneer (Knight E. E.)(Paperback)

In the first book in an exciting new coming-of-age fantasy series from the author of the Age of Fire series, an impoverished girl enters into a military order of dragonriders, but her path won't be as easy or as straightforward as she expected. Fourteen-year-old Ileth grew up in an orphanage, and

The Church and the Second Sex (Daly Mary)(Paperback)

First published in 1968, The Church and the Second Sex represents one of the most important critiques of sexism in the Christian

Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls (Simmons Rachel)(Paperback)

REVISED AND UPDATED WITH NEW MATERIAL ON CYBERBULLYING AND HELPING GIRLS HANDLE THE DANGERS OF LIFE ONLINE When Odd Girl Out was first published, it became an instant bestseller and ignited a long-overdue conversation about the hidden culture of female bullying. Today the dirty looks, taunting

A New History of the Church in Wales (Doe Norman)(Paperback)

This book marks the centenary of the Church in Wales, following its disestablishment in 1920. Part I provides a historical overview: from the Age of the Saints to Victorian times; the disestablishment campaign; Christianity in Wales since 1920; and broad issues faced over the century. Part II

Hidden Dangers: Subtle Signs of Failing Schools, 2nd Edition (Gunzelmann Betsy)(Paperback)

The Hidden Dangers in our schools have grown and intensified over the last few years. Clearly, schools do not work in a vacuum; each is affected by the much larger society, government and economy. In this new edition we will be introduced to the interplay of these facets and how they can help and

The Curse of Bigness: Antitrust in the New Gilded Age (Wu Tim)(Paperback)

From the man who coined the term 'net neutrality,' comes a warning about the dangers of excessive corporate and industrial concentration for our economic and political future. We live in an age of extreme corporate concentration, in which global industries are controlled by just a few giant

Suicide Notes (Ford Michael Thomas)(Paperback)

An unforgettable coming of age novel for fans of 13 Reasons Why, It's Kind of a Funny Story, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.Fifteen-year-old Jeff wakes up on New Year's Day to find himself in the hospital--specifically, in the psychiatric ward.Despite the bandages on his wrists, he's positive

Democracy in America and Two Essays on America (Tocqueville Alexis De)(Paperback)

A contemporary study of the early American nation and its evolving democracy, from a French aristocrat and sociologist In 1831 Alexis de Tocqueville, a young French aristocrat and ambitious civil servant, set out from post-revolutionary France on a journey across America that would take him 9

The Age of Eisenhower: America and the World in the 1950s (Hitchcock William I.)(Paperback)

A New York Times bestseller, this is the 'outstanding' (The Atlantic), insightful, and authoritative account of Dwight Eisenhower's presidency.Drawing on newly declassified documents and thousands of pages of unpublished material, The Age of Eisenhower tells the story of a masterful president

Song of the Lark (Cather Willa)(Paperback / softback)

The second novel in Willa Cather's Great Plains trilogy, is a lyrical coming-of-age story charting the struggles of an artists life. 'Lingers long in the memory' Joyce Carol Oates Thea Kronberg, gifted with a beautiful voice, defies her humble beginnings in Colorado and finds success far from

Style or Substance?: The Nature of True Christian Ministry (Taylor William)(Paperback)

In every age, Christians experience pressure to embrace contemporary culture. In Corinth, the church had been infiltrated by some who had grown weary of the message of the cross: whose boast was in outward appearance. In 2 Corinthians 2-7, Paul writes into this setting, urging the Corinthians then,

Reproductive Rights and Wrongs: The Global Politics of Population Control (Hartmann Betsy)(Paperback)

With a new preface, this feminist classic reveals the dangers of contemporary population-control tactics, especially for women in developing

The Saturday Night Ghost Club (Davidson Craig)(Paperback)

An irresistible and bittersweet coming-of-age story in the vein of Stranger Things and Stand by Me about a group of misfit kids who spend an unforgettable summer investigating local ghost stories and urban legendsA celebration of the secret lives of children, both their wonders and their horrors

Religious Intolerance in America, Second Edition: A Documentary History (Corrigan John)(Paperback)

The story of religion in America is one of unparalleled diversity and protection of the religious rights of individuals. But that story is a muddied one. This new and expanded edition of a classroom favorite tells a jolting history--illuminated by historical texts, pictures, songs, cartoons,

The Power of Identity (Castells Manuel)(Paperback)

In this second volume of The Information Age trilogy, with an extensive new preface following the recent global economic crisis, Manuel Castells deals with the social, political, and cultural dynamics associated with the technological transformation of our societies and with the globalization of

Winter of the Witch (Arden Katherine)(Paperback / softback)

A magical and captivating coming of age novel set in medieval Russia - perfect for fans of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials.One girl can make a difference...Moscow is in flames, leaving its people searching for answers - and someone to blame. Vasilisa, a

Dry Foot (Lujan Jarred)(Paperback)

Set in Miami during its most dangerous and decadent decade, the 1980s, this coming-of-age tale follows four teens desperate to escape the drugs and violence of the city. Together, they plot a heist to steal large sums of cash from the most dangerous gang on Calle Ocho, Los Marielitos. Dry Foot is a

Chaplaincy Ministry and the Mission of the Church (Slater Victoria)(Paperback)

In Chaplaincy Ministry and the Mission of the Church, Victoria Slater explores the significance of chaplaincy for the mission and ministry of the contemporary Church. She discusses the reasons for the recent growth in new chaplaincy roles in the contemporary cultural and church context and provides

Peacebuilding in Contemporary Africa - In Search of Alternative Strategies(Paperback / softback)

Peacebuilding in Contemporary Africa explores the challenges and opportunities faced by countries and societies transitioning from armed conflicts to peace in contemporary Africa. It evaluates the effectiveness, outcomes and failures of existing peacebuilding initiatives implemented by

The Book Of The Words And Their Hidden Masonic Meanings (Pike Albert)(Paperback)

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting,

Melt My Heart (Rutter Bethany)(Paperback / softback)

A summer of love, ice cream and saying yes to new things in this coming-of-age YA from the author of No Big Deal, Bethany