Imagine an America where politicians, governmental institutions, schools, new technologies, and interest groups work together to promote informed, engaged citizens. Civic Education in the Twenty-First Century brings together scholars from various disciplines to show how such a United States is possible today. Inspired by Alexis de Tocqueville’s analysis of American democracy in the early 1800s, this edited volume represents a multidimensional evaluation of civic education in its new and va...

This book tells the story of five interventionists who work the streets of some of Los Angeles’ toughest neighborhoods. It articulates who they were and how they got to be who they are now. Each story has similarities and differences but each provides a close-up of a life most of us only see through the lens of Hollywood fantasy. This book is the reality behind that fantasy. It gives credit for the hard, dangerous and usually unsung work each of these individuals do.This book utili...

Hollywood Unions is a unique collection that tells the stories of the unions and guilds that have organized motion picture and television labor: IATSE, the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, and the WGA. The Hollywood unions represent a wide swath of the workers making media: from directors and stars to grips and makeup artists. People today know some of these organizations from their glitzy annual awards celebrations, but the unions’ actual importance is in bargaining with the Association of Motion...

Life doesn't come with a roadmap, but God walks with us every step of the way.In Real Life Experiences and Interesting Situations, Barbara J. Warner shares powerful stories inspired by everyday moments, unexpected challenges, and divine encounters. Through honest storytelling and biblical reflection, each chapter invites you to pause, look deeper, and discover the spiritual meaning behind life's twists and turns. Life is full of unexpected challen...

Drawn from years of attentive listening with a joyful heart, Notes to the Beloved is Barbara’s collection of the messages that flowed to her from a loving source. The book offers daily reminders of the love that sustains us and the strength that arises when we align with it. Each entry is designed as a companion for the day—a nudge toward clarity, a whisper of encouragement, a reminder to let go of fear and return to joy. The messages are simple yet profound, touching on themes of trust, s...

The Chicago Food Encyclopedia is a far-ranging portrait of an American culinary paradise. Hundreds of entries deliver all of the visionary restauranteurs, Michelin superstars, beloved haunts, and food companies of today and yesterday. More than 100 sumptuous images include thirty full-color photographs that transport readers to dining rooms and food stands across the city. Throughout, a roster of writers, scholars, and industry experts pays tribute to an expansive--and still expanding--foo...