In our multicultural society, faiths formerly seen as exotic have become attractive alternatives for many people seeking more satisfying spiritual lives. This is especially true of Buddhism, which is the focus of constant media attention-thanks at least in part to celebrity converts, major motion pi[...]

Part of the "Oxford Reading Tree" series, this title features stories to give readers practice in tackling longer and complex stories. The characters, storylines and settings in this title are based on life at home, school and in the community. They are useful at Stages 6-10 of "Oxford Reading Tree"[...]

Fifty Key Thinkers on Globalization is an outstanding guide to often-encountered thinkers whose ideas have shaped, defined and influenced this new and rapidly growing field. The authors clearly and lucidly survey the life, work and impact of fifty of the most important theorists of globalization inc[...]

This edition features the exact same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole- punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value for your students-this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Updated in a new 2nd edition, "Understanding American P[...]

"American Grotesque" is a lavish retrospective of grotesque, occult, and erotic images by the forgotten Hollywood photographer William Mortensen (1897-1965), an innovative pictorialist visionary whom Ansel Adams called the "Antichrist" and to whom Anton LaVey dedicated "The Satanic Bible."Mortensen'[...]