This three-volume set of Integrative Theology is designed to help students in a pluralistic world utilize a standard method of fruitful research. Each chapter on a major doctrine: (1) states a classic issue of ultimate concern; (2) surveys alternative past and present answers; and (3) tests those pr[...]
Written at the height of his powers in the 1920s, the three novels in this volume continue the vigorous unmasking of American middle-class life begun by Sinclair Lewis in Main Street and Babbitt.
In Arrowsmith (1925) Lewis portrays the medical career of Martin Arrowsmith, a physician who find[...]
You're being asked to quantify usability improvements with statistics. But even with a background in statistics, you are hesitant to statistically analyze the data, as you may be unsure about which statistical tests to use and have trouble defending the use of the small test sample sizes associated [...]
The relationship between new religious movements (NRMs) and violence has long been a topic of intense public interest--an interest heavily fueled by multiple incidents of mass violence involving certain groups. Some of these incidents have made international headlines. When New Religious Movements m[...]
The American Culture of War presents a sweeping critical examination of every major American war since 1941. Timely, incisive, and comprehensive, it is a unique and invaluable survey of over sixty years of American military history.[...]
A devastating history of the US infantry assault on Omaha Beach, the D-Day landings immortalised in the opening sequence of "Saving Private Ryan".[...]
The Church of Satan was founded by Anton LaVey on April 30, 1966. In his hands, Satan became a provocative symbol for indulgence, vital existence, natural wisdom and the human being's 'true' animal nature. At present, religious Satanism exists primarily as a decentralized subculture with a strong in[...]
Established for fifteen years as the standard work in the field, Melvin Lewis's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: A Comprehensive Textbook is now in its Fourth Edition. Under the editorial direction of Andres Martin and Fred R. Volkmar--two of Dr. Lewis's colleagues at the world-renowned Yale Child S[...]
Lewis Henry Morgan of Rochester New York lawyer and pioneering anthropologist was the leading American contributor of his generation to the social sciences. Among the classic works whose conjunction in the 1860s gave modern anthropology its shape Morgana's massive and technical Systems of Consanguin[...]
Covers principles of Raman theory, analysis, instrumentation, and measurement, specifying benefits of Raman spectroscopy in a variety of industrial and academic fields, and how to cultivate growth in various disciplines. This book also contains case studies that illustrate techniques in data extract[...]
Contains alphabetically arranged, annotated entries on a variety of topics in astrology, including terms, concepts, heavenly bodies, and contemporary and historic astrologers, along with instructions on reading and interpreting an astrological chart.[...]
Written by a recognised authority on non-traditional religious movements, this resource is one of the most comprehensive books on angels and related topics currently available. More than 300 entries are included and drawn from multiple religions, such as Christianity, Islam, and Hindu traditions, as[...]
A major, perhaps the major, focus of early research on New Religious Movements (NRMs) was on the people who joined. Most of the field's pioneer researchers were sociologists. However, the profile of NRM members had changed substantially by the twenty-first century - changes largely missed because [...]
Cults examines the history and current status of cults across the United States, Europe, and East Asia. Focusing on the principal controversial religions and movements that have attracted major media attention, the book also includes profiles of hundreds of minority religions, from Jesus People and [...]
The Absolut Vodka advertising campaign has been running nonstop for fifteen years, which, in advertising, is practically forever. Industry insiders hail it as one of the most successful campaigns in the history of advertising, and the star of the ads is always the beautiful, artful, chameleon-like b[...]
In terms of public opinion, new religious movements are considered controversial for a variety of reasons. Their social organization often runs counter to popular expectations by experimenting with communal living, alternative leadership roles, unusual economic dispositions, and new political and et[...]
Concise, "at the bedside" guidelines for toxicologic emergencies--derived from the premier reference in the field A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE! 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This manual is for ready use at a patient's bedside or for an overview of medical toxicology for housestaff, medical/phar[...]
Introduces students to the theory and practice of managerial and leadership functions, and provides important guidelines for working within agencies. This title addresses topics that are germane to management and administration, including evidence-based and empirically supported practice, challenges[...]
The books in this series from the editors of the Food Service Professional are the best and most comprehensive books for serious food service operators available today. These step-by-step guides on a specific management subject range from finding a great site for your new restaurant to how to train [...]