Barbara Allen: 28 books

Our frequent urban companion, cooing in the eaves of train stations or scavenging underfoot for breadcrumbs and discarded French fries, the pigeon has many detractors—and even some fans. Written out of love for and fascination with this humble yet important bird, Barbara Allen’s Pigeon explores...

Animals in Religion explores the role of animals within a wide range of religious traditions. Exploring countless stories and myths passed down orally and in many religious texts, Barbara Allen—herself a practicing minister—offers a fascinating history of the ways animals have figured in our spiritual...

The Political Theory of a Compound Republic examines the foundation of American constitutional design expressed in theFederalist. Through meticulous textual analysis, the logical principles of federalism_the extended and compound republic envisioned by James Madison and Alexander Hamilton_are revealed...

A slain soldier’s widow details her husband’s murder by a fellow soldier . . . and exposes how the US military courts allowed the killer to escape justice. June 7, 2005. A sandstorm obscured what light lingered in Iraq’s nighttime sky as Staff Sergeant Alberto Martinez tied a claymore...

The questions and issues raised by Tocqueville in his monumental studies of France and America are just as crucial for understanding the evolution of democracy in the West and the development of democracy in the non-western world. They clearly show the breadth of Tocqueville's contributions to the...

How To Get Rid of Red Eyes Red eye is a condition in which different factors cause the eye to become red, irritated or swollen. It can be caused from allergies, stress, fatigue, or an infection of the membranes that cover the eyelid. Knowing what triggers your red eye can help you to treat...

How To Get Rid of Plaque Plaque is the buildup of germs on your teeth. Although plaque is invisible, there is special chewing gum and mouthwash that can temporarily show where the plaque is on your teeth. It is important to get rid of plaque in order to prevent tooth decay and gum disease........

How To Get Rid of Redness Little can ruin your makeup routine faster than redness in your face. However, many people are resistant to visiting a doctor to get expensive prescriptions, especially if the problem does not occur daily. You can treat one-time redness quite easily with over-the-counter...

How To Get Rid of Nasal Congestion Nasal congestion occurs when the membranes of your nose become swollen, making it difficult to breathe. Nasal congestion can be caused by the common cold, a sinus infection, allergies or the flu. There are many simple ways to relieve nasal congestion through...

This exciting anthology contains stories from twenty-five women from different parts of the world. Their ages differ, as do their backgrounds and locations, but one thing they all have in common is a spirit of independence and a determination to not only succeed, but prevail. Whether their struggles...

Empirical and philosophical perspectives on scaffolding that highlight the role of temporal and temporary resources in development across concepts of culture, cognition, and evolution. "Scaffolding" is a concept that is becoming widely used across disciplines. This book investigates common...

First person accounts by pioneers in the field, classic essays, and new scholarship document the collaborative and creative practices of early social media. Focusing on early social media in the arts and humanities and on the core role of creative computer scientists, artists, and scholars...

In homage to Gloria Anzaldúa and her iconic work Borderlands/La Frontera, award-winning poets ire'ne lara silva and Dan Vera have assembled the work of 54 writers who reflect on the complex terrain—the deeply felt psychic, social, and geopolitical borderlands—that Anzaldúa inhabited, theorized,...

In 2006, Michigan voters banned affirmative action preferences in public contracting, education, and employment. The Michigan Civil Rights Initiative (MCRI) vote was preceded by years of campaigning, legal maneuvers, media coverage, and public debate. Ending Racial Preferences: The Michigan Story...