Thomas R Kelly: 10 books
The Eternal Promise
A contemporary Quaker classic and a sequel to A Testament of Devotion
Language: English
Release Date: February 8, 2017
One reason for Kelly’s broad appeal lies in his understanding of the “seeker.” He knows that many of us, both inside and outside of the church, long for something more than the “common, mild, gentle, half-hearted conventional religiosity” which we so often experience. We want authentic,...
The 9/11 Commission Report: Complete Edition
Full and Complete Account of the Circumstances Surrounding the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2018
This eBook edition of "The 9/11 Commission Report" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. It is perhaps obvious to state that terrorists cannot plan and carry out attacks in the United States if they are unable to enter the country....
by Claudia Bernardi, Roberto Cuéllar, Rev. Carlos Sanchez
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2015
Archbishop Romero and Spiritual Leadership in the Modern World presents a contemporary and integrated understanding of one of the most remarkable pastoral leaders of our time. This bishop, Oscar Romero of El Salvador, experienced deeply the overwhelming sufferings of the Salvadoran people, as well...
by Kristine Kathryn Rusch, John Helfers, Joyce Carol Oates
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2016
The Year's Best Crime & Mystery Stories contains the best crime and mystery stories that were originally published in 2015 in either print or electronic format as selected by editors Kristine Kathryn Rusch and John Helfers.
Reading through thousands of titles and carefully narrowing their...
North America
The Historical Geography of a Changing Continent
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2001
This classic text retains the superb scholarship of the first edition in a thoroughly revised and accessibly written new edition. With both new and updated essays by distinguished American and Canadian authors, the book provides a comprehensive historical overview of the formation and growth of North...
The Taste of American Place
A Reader on Regional and Ethnic Foods
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 1999
Tracing the intertwined roles of food, ethnicity, and regionalism in the construction of American identity, this textbook examines the central role food plays in our lives. Drawing on a range of disciplines_including sociology, anthropology, folklore, geography, history, and nutrition_the editors...
Utopic Dreams and Apocalyptic Fantasies
Critical Approaches to Researching Video Game Play
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2010
Few books have attempted to contextualize the importance of video game play with a critical social, cultural and political perspective that raises the question of the significance of work, pleasure, fantasy and play in the modern world. The study of why video game play is 'fun' has often been relegated...
In Search of Humanity
Essays in Honor of Clifford Orwin
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2015
This collection of essays, offered in honor of the distinguished career of prominent political philosophy professor Clifford Orwin, provides a wide context in which to consider the rise of “humanity” as one of the chief modern virtues. A relative of—and also a replacement for—formerly more...
The Sociology of Katrina
Perspectives on a Modern Catastrophe
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2010
The second edition of The Sociology of Katrina brings together the nation's top sociological researchers in an effort to deepen our understanding of the modern catastrophe that is Hurricane Katrina. Five years after the storm, its profound impact continues to be felt.
This new edition explores...
The Intelligent REIT Investor
How to Build Wealth with Real Estate Investment Trusts
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2016
The go-to guide for smart REIT investing
The Intelligent REIT Investor is the definitive guide to real estate investment trusts, providing a clear, concise resource for individual investors, financial planners, and analysts—anyone who prioritizes dividend income and risk management as major...