The fourth edition of Community Organizing and Community Building for Health and Social Equity provides both classic and recent contributions to the field, with a special accent on how these approaches can contribute to health and social equity. The 23 chapters offer conceptual frameworks, skill- building and case studies in areas like coalition building, organizing by and with women of color, community assessment, and the power of the arts, the Internet, social media, and policy ...

From the New York Times bestselling author Joseph Finder comes two thrilling novels in a discounted ebook bundle, Paranoia and Company ManPARANOIAAdam Cassidy is twenty-six and a low level employee at a high-tech corporation who hates his job. When he manipulates the system to do something nice for a friend, he finds himself charged with a crime. Corporate Security gives him a choice: prison - or become a spy in t...

In an era of escalating global conflicts, this book challenges the conventional belief that nation-states need military forces to ensure their security and contribute to international peace. As academic discourse on non-violent methods of national defence and global peace promotion gains momentum, there is growing evidence supporting the viability of such policy approaches. Far from being a matter of solely academic concern, this debate parallels increasing public awareness that militaries...

After the surprising publishing success of the so-called New Atheists it has become clear that there is a market for critical discussions about religion. A religion is much more complex than a set of beliefs which cannot be proven, as the New Atheists argue. There is, in fact, much more to religion and much more to the arguments about its truth claims.This book seeks to bring together a range of discussions, both critical and apologetic, each of which examines some part of religion...

New York Times bestselling author Joseph Finder brought private investigator and ex-Special Forces Nick Heller to life in a critically acclaimed series. Here is Nick Heller’s beginning, in a down-priced bundle of the first two thrillers.VanishedLauren Heller and her husband are attacked in Georgetown, but when he disappears completely, she calls her brother-in-law—Nick Heller—to investigate. Thrown into a desperate chase, N...

In 'A Forgotten Small Nationality,' the collection skillfully weaves together tales of struggle, identity, and resilience, illuminating the rich tapestry of themes associated with marginalized cultures and their fight for recognition. Spanning an eclectic range of literary styles from expository essays to poignant narratives, the anthology captures the essence of a nation often overlooked in the broader strokes of history. This carefully curated selection of works marries the urgency of po...

Many people still appreciate the importance of sound knowledge for marital success.This attitude is not new. In earlier times people need special training in many areas where we now know that it is essential. The village blacksmith once was the dentist.He didn't need any special training. All he needed was what he already had strength and forceps. The barber was the surgeon.The idea that anyone needed anything except "experience" and a few "tips" to be a farmer would h...

Humans operate on will, mind, and reason mixed with emotions, instinct, and reflex.A woman wants babies. I don’t know whether this is emotion or instinct, but men should note that that’s what she wants to do. It doesn’t matter what she says, her basic nature usually comes out in the end. If women didn’t want babies, there wouldn’t be any now that we have birth control.A man wants to throw a woman on his horse and ride off into sunset, I don’t care if that’s ...

Wives are Serious BusinessYoung men, I know you think you’d rather play with a woman than take full responsibility for her because taking care of a treasure is a lot of work, but the joy of having a treasure is better than the fun of playing with a toy.Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. Proverbs 18:22A woman is a mirror, she’s not a light. Wives don’t make love or anger on their own, they take whatever their...

My wife was planning to marry a man she’d been dating for a while. He looked really good – youth group leader, served in the church – so she asked God if she ought to marry him. To her shock and dismay, God plainly said, “No.”Knowing her distress, the Holy Spirit guided a missionary who knew her friend well to her college. He confirmed that the flaw God had pointed out would make it a bad idea for her to marry her friend. My wife was planning to marry a man she’d been dating for a ...

God gave the Bible for our learning.The book of Ruth teaches young ladies how to get married and the Song of Solomon teaches men and women how to stay married.Young ladies should talk to married women to find what a man costs and marry only if you want that man badly enough that you “cannot contain.” Ruth had been told that she wouldn’t find a husband if she stayed with Naomi, but Ruth was convinced it was better to have God without a husband than to have a husband without ...

Since the dawn of history, sex has defined marriage.A woman may guide a man’s house without marrying him, we have housemaids. It’s OK for a woman to raise a man’s children without marrying him; we have nannies and teachers, most of whom are women...Packed with new eye-opening fact and the latest research, this first edition of What drive men to marry is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.