Examining how Augustine reconciled self-love and self-denial in a unified Christian love, this book demonstrates the crucial role that continence played in Augustine's teaching, showing it to be more than an attitude toward sexuality; rather it is the operative mode of Augustininan caritas.[...]

Acclaimed for the emotional acuity of her portraits, Judith Joy Ross is an accomplished photographer whose work is found in the collections of America's major museums. This exquisitely produced book focuses on one of Ross's most personal series to date - sixty-nine portraits of students at public sc[...]

This text provides students as well as practitioners with a comprehensive introduction to the field of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray microanalysis. The authors emphasize the practical aspects of the techniques described. Topics discussed include user-controlled functions of scanning e[...]

The author of The Healing Path of Yoga provides a new interpretation of the yoga sutras from a woman's point of view, focusing on the emotional and spiritual benefits of yoga and describing a range of meditations and practices designed to bring peace and joy into one's daily life. Original. 20,000 f[...]

In this refreshing new take on spirituality, bestselling author Deepak Chopra uses a fictional tale of a comedian and his unlikely mentor to show us a path back to hope, joy, and even enlightenment--with a lot of laughter along the way.
Meet Mickey Fellows. A successful L.A. comedian, he's just [...]

From the irreverent star of Fox News's "Red Eye "and "The Five," hilarious observations on the manufactured outrage of an oversensitive, wussified culture.
Greg Gutfeld hates artificial tolerance. At the root of every single major political conflict is the annoying coddling Americans must endure[...]

Take a trip to Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, where you'll meet the women of the Kauffman Amish Bakery in Lancaster County. As each woman's story unfolds, you will share in her heartaches, trials, joys, dreams ... and secrets. You'll discover how the simplicity of the Amish lifestyle can clash with the[...]

Jesus never said that following him would be easy. We've read the words countless times: 'Love your enemies, ' 'You cannot serve both God and money, ' 'Take up your cross and follow me.' Theoretically we believe them. But do we engage what Jesus says in a way that prompts action? The truth we avoid [...]

Featuring uplifting Scripture and rich devotional thoughts from Patsy Clairmont, Barbara Johnson, Marilyn Meberg, Luci Swindoll, Sheila Walsh, and Thelma Wells, this gift book will help women discover joy and develop a joyful outlook on life.[...]

In just two weeks you'll lose weight, be healthier, and you can still eat your favorite chips, cookies, and ice cream The reason so many diets fail for so many people is that they force the dieter to cut out the foods they love and crave. With "The 90/10 Weight-Loss Plan," dieters learn to balance t[...]