Keys to the Kingdom

In Keys to the Kingdom, Alison A. Armstrong takes you on a journey of discovery into the workings of men, women, and relationships. Much of the information acquired during Alison’s fifteen-year study of men is brought to life by the novel’s charming and genuine characters. This heartfelt story communicates the type of wisdom taught in the Celebrating Men, Satisfying Women® workshops.

Encyclopedia of Wars

Grade 9 Up–While this work is by no means comprehensive, it will more than meet students' research needs. The clearly written entries are organized alphabetically. Each one includes a text box with an overview of the combatants, casualties, treaties, principal theaters, outcome, and the major issues and objectives, followed by an overview of the battle or war that places it in historical context and a short list of further reading. The date of the earliest conflict included is the Fall of Jericho c. 8000 B.C.E., followed by Sargon's Conquests of Sumer in 2325 B.C.E.; entries continue through the year 2003 with the ongoing U.S.-Iraq War and the U.S. War on Terrorism.

Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence Vol. 1 and 2

The landscape of interpersonal violence has become too familiar, too close to home, work, or school. Behavior “that intentionally threatens, attempts, or actually inflicts harm on other people” is the subject of this set, which contains more than 500 entries on the different forms of interpersonal violence, their incidence and prevalence, theoretical explanations, public-policy initiatives, and prevention and intervention strategies. The purpose of the encyclopedia is to help students and the general public understand various aspects of the problem as well as to provide a quick reference for professionals.

 

Encyclopedia of African Religion

As the first comprehensive work to assemble ideas, concepts, discourses, and extensive essays in this vital area, the Encyclopedia of African Religion explores such topics as deities and divinities, the nature of humanity, the end of life, the conquest of fear, and the quest for attainment of harmony with nature and other humans. Editors Molefi Kete Asante and Ama Mazama include nearly 500 entries that seek to rediscover the original beauty and majesty of African religion.

The Birth House

Tradition clashes with modernity in this unforgettable debut novel, set in a small Nova Scotia village in the early 20th century, that is reminiscent of the works of Annie Proulx and Chris Bohjalian.