Straight to the point, practical, affirming, convicting---that's the book of James. In it, we see a picture of early Christians wrestling to apply the teachings of Jesus to their everyday lives. And we see a community plagued by divisiveness and hypocrisy, with an emphasis on wealth and status. Jame[...]

A thought-provoking look at the presidency of James Buchanan, whose administration paved the way for the onslaught of the Civil War, details his failures as a president--his inability to resolve the issue of slavery, his lack of compromise, his weak leadership in a time of national crisis, and more.[...]

This first major biography of the most romanticized icon in jazz thrillingly recounts his wild ride. From his emergence in the 1950s--when an uncannily beautiful young man from Oklahoma appeared on the West Coast to become, seemingly overnight, the prince of "cool" jazz--until his violent, drug-rela[...]

The prophetic books Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah are brief but powerful. They comfort us with the assurance that, when nothing in this life makes sense, God is still in control. They toughen our faith in the face of the world's ugly realities. And they reveal the complexities of humans in r[...]

Now completely up-to-date with the latest research advances, the Seventh Edition of James D. Watson's classic book, Molecular Biology of the Gene retains the distinctive character of earlier editions that has made it the most widely used book in molecular biology. Twenty-two concise chapters, co-aut[...]

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Critical essays and notes on the novel and its author accompany the story of a group of British schoolboys marooned on a desert island[...]

Understand the development and impact of religion in the United States with RELIGION IN AMERICA! From the earliest of times, Americans have wrestled with questions that religious contradictions raise, such as: Is the United States a holy experiment or a secular refuge from oppressive religion? Shoul[...]

This completely up-to-date resource is a must have for individuals raising livestock, caring for companion animals, new veterinarian technicians, or anyone who wants to learn more about veterinary medicine. Practical application of the material is backed by a description of clinical significance, an[...]

For those losing their life to anger, this workbook is a lifesaver. Get straight talk on what you can do RIGHT NOW to win back your life--and your wife--in 90 days. These proven techniques have already helped thousands of men save their relationships and turn their lives around. Use this workbook wi[...]