Templeton Press: 2 books
Franklin's Thrift
The Lost History of an American Virtue
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2011
Americans today often think of thrift as a negative value—a miserly hoarding of resources and a denial of pleasure. Even more telling, many Americans don't even think of thrift at all anymore. Franklin’s Thrift challenges this state of mind by recovering the rich history of thrift as a quintessentially...
More God, Less Crime
Why Faith Matters and How It Could Matter More
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2011
In More God, Less Crime renowned criminologist Byron R. Johnson proves that religion can be a powerful antidote to crime. The book describes how faith communities, congregations, and faith-based organizations are essential in forming partnerships necessary to provide the human and spiritual capital...