The historic election of Barack Obama to the presidency of the United States had a significant impact on both America and the world at large. By voting an African American into the highest office, those who elected Obama did not necessarily look past race, but rather didn’t let race prevent them for casting their ballots in his favor. In addition to reflecting the changing political climate, Obama’s presidency also spurred a cultural shift, notably in music, television, and film.In...

When evil clowns menace the screen, do we scream or laugh? When zombies converge to tear a victim limb from limb, do we cringe and hide our eyes, or shriek “What??! Play that again!!”? What about those instances when these seemingly opposite reactions happen at once? This is the phenomenon known as sLaughter.Horrific Humor and the Moment of Droll Grimness in Cinema: Sidesplitting sLaughter presents the first focused look at the moment in audience reception where screams and laughte...

We have all experienced work conditions that tax our ability to cope. Many of us have experienced these demands for long periods of time and have developed psychological, and even physical, problems. Most employees can also recall times when they have dealt with the stress they were under at work, even coming out stronger. What helps employees to perform well and stay healthy under high levels of stress? What are the factors that distinguish those employees? What are the best ways to recov...

An integrated perspective on organizational psychology and organizational behaviorOrganizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior is a major revision of the well-regarded textbook, whose previous title was Organizational Psychology: A Scientist-Practitioner Approach. This new edition offers a comprehensive overview organizational science, drawing insights from the closely aligned fields of organizational psychology and organizational behavio...

Scholarship is a multi-generational collective enterprise with a commitment to advancing knowledge, inspiring reflection, and facilitating stronger neighborhoods, cities and countries. This book explicitly adopts this lens as a recognition of the contributions of Prof. Terry Cooper to scholarship and practice, and as a mechanism to connect the past to the present and ultimately the future of scholarship in public ethics and citizen engagement. This “multi-generational” approach is designed...

What if you fasted regret? What if your friends fasted comparison? What if your generation fasted escapism? What if your community fasted spectatorship? Trigger a spiritual revolution with this daily devotional for Lent.Decrease life's unnecessary details and increase your relationship with the Lord so you can live in awe of Christ's resurrection! 40 Days of Decrease is a guide for those hungering for a fresh Lenten/Easter experience. Dr. Alicia Britt Chol...

Tired of quick fixes and fast faith? This book is an invitation to unhurried honesty before God. If yesterday’s word was simple, tomorrow’s word will be slow.Our culture is shifting from fast food to healthy food both physically and spiritually. Self-care, soul-care, life coaches, and spiritual retreats all show our dissatisfaction in quick fixes and fast faith. The Sacred Slow invites you to God’s unhurried honesty.Formatted as 5...

Tired of quick fixes and fast faith? The Sacred Slow is an invitation to unhurried honesty before God. If yesterday's word was simple, tomorrow's word will be slow.Our culture is shifting from fast food to healthy food both physically and spiritually. Self-care, soul-care, life coaches, and spiritual retreats all show our dissatisfaction in quick fixes and fast faith. The Sacred Slow is an invitation to unhurried honesty before G...

What if you fasted regret? What if your friends fasted comparison? What if your generation fasted escapism? What if your community fasted spectatorship? Trigger a spiritual revolution with this daily devotional for Lent.Decrease life's unnecessary details and increase your relationship with the Lord so you can live in awe of Christ's resurrection! 40 Days of Decrease is a guide for those hungering for a fresh Lenten/Easter experience. Dr. Alicia Britt Chol...

Wissenschaftliche Studien belegen: Wir lügen jeden Tag, bewusst oder unbewusst, in Gedanken oder laut. Wir verschonen die Lieben mit der Wahrheit und lügen stattdessen, damit es erträglicher bleibt. Oder wir lügen, weil wir ein schlechtes Gewissen haben und eine Ausrede brauchen. Es gibt viele bekannte Menschen, die kluge Sprüche zum Thema Lügen ersonnen haben. Wer sagt, dass er ehrlich ist, lügt bereits mit diesem Satz. Die schlimmsten Lügen sind die Lügen, mit denen wir uns selbst belüge...

Read by the author.What if you fasted regret? What if your friends fasted comparison? What if your generation fasted escapism? What if your community fasted spectatorship? Trigger a spiritual revolution with this daily devotional for Lent.Decrease life's unnecessary details and increase your relationship with the Lord so you can live in awe of Christ's resurrection! 40 Days of Decrease is a guide for those hungering for a fresh Len...

In the quaint Scottish town of Ettrick, a sinister secret lurks beneath the surface. When a young woman is found brutally murdered, the community is thrown into chaos. As suspicion falls upon the enigmatic stranger, Thomas Boston, the town's esteemed minister, finds himself drawn into a web of deceit and danger. With his keen intellect and unwavering faith, Boston embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the truth. But as he delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers that the killer'...