Reproductive choices are at once the most private and intimate decisions we make in our lives and undeniably also among the most public. Reproductive decision making takes place in a web of overlapping concerns - political and ideological, socio-economic, health and health care - all of which engage the public and involve strongly held opinions and attitudes about appropriate conduct on the part of individuals and the state.Law, Policy and Reproductive Autonomy examines th...

When death touches your family, you are never quite prepared. Complicating your personal pain and the need to grieve is the equally important task of helping your children understand and process the loss of a loved one. How should you answer your child's questions about death? Should you let them see you cry? How can you support their resilience? How can you help preserve memories?Drawing from their own personal and professional experience, Erin Nelson and Colleen Montague help you...

When death touches your family, you are never quite prepared. Complicating your personal pain and the need to grieve is the equally important task of helping your children understand and process the loss of a loved one. How should you answer your child's questions about death? Should you let them see you cry? How can you support their resilience? How can you help preserve memories?Drawing from their own personal and professional experience, Erin Nelson and Colleen Montague help you...

In Robert Southey's 'The Life & Legacy of Lord Nelson', readers are taken on a historical journey through the life of the renowned British naval hero, Horatio Nelson. Written in Southey's signature poetic prose style, the book not only provides a detailed account of Nelson's military achievements but also delves into his personal struggles and relationships. The vivid descriptions and engaging narrative style make this book a compelling read for history buffs and literary enthusiasts alike...

A close look at a Mississippi archaeological site that sheds light on a major precolonial civilizationThis book is the first detailed investigation of the important archaeological site of Parchman Place in the Yazoo Basin, a defining area for understanding the Mississippian culture that spanned much of what is now the United States Southeast and Midwest before the mid-sixteenth century. Refining the widely accepted theory that this society was strongly hierarchical...

Explores the archaeology of Mississippian communities and households using new data and advances in method and theoryPublished in 1995, Mississippian Communities and Households, edited by J. Daniel Rogers and Bruce D. Smith, was a foundational text that advanced southeastern archaeology in significant ways and brought household-level archaeology to the forefront of the field. Reconsidering Mississippian Communities**and Households revisit...

Indigenous Motherhood in the Academy highlights the experiences and narratives emerging from Indigenous mothers in the academy who are negotiating their roles in multiple contexts. The essays in this volume contribute to the broader higher education literature and the literature on Indigenous representation in the academy, filling a longtime gap that has excluded Indigenous women scholar voices. This book covers diverse topics such as the journey to motherhood, lessons through mot...

Este es un libro muy diferente sobre el cielo. En Esperanza del cielo, un padre recibe la seguridad de volver a reunirse en el cielo con su hijo, mientras el hombre acuna el cuerpo de su hijo después de su suicidio.Al Hallene descubrió el cuerpo de su hijo, estudiante universitario, después de que Alex se hubiera ahorcado. Mientras Al esperaba a que llegasen las autoridades, tuvo diez minutos a solas con Alex. Durante ese tiempo desgarrador, Dios le dio a ...

Everything you need to know about pregnancy?from weight gain to stretch marks to figuring out how to rely on Christ through the ups and downs of the next nine months.In this funny, candid, and detailed guide to pregnancy 101, fellow mother Erin MacPherson takes you through each trimester with helpful tips, humorous true stories, and supportive spiritual advice—all with a friend-to-friend approach that will help you feel comfortable as you navigate this life-changin...

Hang the stockings, cozy up by the fire, and celebrate the holidays inside The Christmas House, a classic story from designer Erin Napier of HGTV's Home Town and folk artist Adam Trest. Told from the house's point of view, this picture book welcomes your family into an old home that cherishes the tradition of being illuminated, decorated, and filled with joy.This eloquent celebration of being home for the holidays captures the essence of cherished...

Is dying for the truth really better than living with a lie? Find out in this gripping psychological thriller from New York Times bestselling author Ted Dekker and Erin Healy.Let me tell you all I know for sure. My name: Shauna.I woke up in a hospital bed missing six months of my memory. In the room was my loving boyfriend—how could I have forgotten him?—my uncle and my abusive stepmother. Everyone blames me for the tragic...

In the burnt-out hollow, a house of dark secrets and an eerie beauty beckon.Serena Diaz’s life is imploding. A troubled student has accused the young biology teacher of sexual misconduct, cutting off her promising career just as it was starting to blossom. But that’s just the beginning of Serena’s problems.When a therapeutic walk in the woods leads her to a ruined house overtaken by criminals, Serena is assaulted and finds herself witness to the senseless m...