2025 Association of Catholic Publishers Second Place Award, Resources for MinistryOver half of self-identified Catholics are regularly absent from the pews on Sunday. How do these cultural Catholics practice their faith and how can we better minister to them?Who are “cultural Catholics” and how do we connect with them? Written by award-winning sociologist and professor of religion Maureen K. Day, Cultural Catholics tells t...

Offers a big picture analysis of American CatholicismThe Catholic Church is at a crossroads. In the United States alone there are many challenges facing the church that are both internal and external to the institution. With the rise of the growing Gen Z population and the diminishing of the pre-Vatican II generation, gone are the days of a patriarchal, “father knows best” religious obedience. Indeed, as issues of gender, race, reproductive rights, and non-nuclear ...

Uncovers why Catholic organizations fail to foster civic activismThe American Catholic Church boasts a long history of teaching and activism on issues of social justice. In the face of declining religious and community involvement in the twenty-first century, many modern-day Catholic groups aspire to revive the faith as well as their connections to the larger world. Yet while thousands attend weekly meetings designed to instill religiosity and a commitment to civic...

Shared VisionEye Teaming for Successby Maureen Powers, PhD, and Gina Day, ODWhy do some bright, capable children struggle with reading, attention, or sports, despite having "perfect" eyesight?In Shared Vision, neuroscientist Maureen Powers and optometrist Gina Day reveal a hidden and often misunderstood cause: binocular vision issues (BVI). These conditions affect how the eyes work together as a team. Drawi...

Need some motivation for the popular 17 Day Diet? Or any diet? The Tasty Companion provides more recipes than you will need to cover the first 17-day Cycle 1 without boredom and with loads of taste while at the same time keeping your food low-fat, low-carb, low-calorie and high nutrition. You will even find Vegetarian and Vegan options, as well as advice on accomodating the nutritional needs of your children without having to cook separate meals.The Companion also includes a guide ...

Worried about how you will look in your bikini on holiday?The GI Bikini Diet is an easy, straightforward plan if you want to get your body back into tiptop shape for the beach - the safe way.Many people find that during the winter months they cover their bodies with layers of clothing and forget about how their bodies look underneath. With a simple, easy to follow weight loss plan that promises quick, but safe, weight loss, this book will help you to give your body...

A collection of original research conducted by scholars from Europe and North America. The papers consider the evolution of research on teachers' thinking, the nature of professional knowledge, and philosophical and moral dimensions of teachers' thinking.

Be transported to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry. Harlequin® Desire brings you all this and more with these three new full-length titles in one collection!This box set includes:What He Wants for ChristmasWestmoreland Legacy: The OutlawsBy New York Times bestselling author Brenda JacksonAfter a decade...

The first edited volume of work by the legendary undercover journalistBorn Elizabeth Jane Cochran, Nellie Bly was one of the first and best female journalists in America and quickly became a national phenomenon in the late 1800s, with a board game based on her adventures and merchandise inspired by the clothes she wore. Bly gained fame for being the first “girl stunt reporter,” writing stories that no one at the time thought a woman could or should write, including...

Half the Day Is Night by Maureen F. McHughIn a twenty-first-century undersea city, terrorists threaten old-money banker Mayla Ling, potentially plunging her and her bodyguard, war veteran David Dai, back into the nightmare of David's violent past.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

On November 8, 1965, Days of Our Lives debuted on NBC. The show overcame a rocky beginning to become one of the best-loved and longest running soap operas on daytime television.For 30 years, the story of the show's Horton family has been closely followed by a dedicated audience. Through extensive research, including the first-ever examination of the show's archives, and interviews with cast members, writers, producers and production personnel, the show's history is told here. This referenc...

She Builds: 90 Days of Motivation for Women Entrepreneurs Build your dreams, one day at a time.She Builds is a 90-day guided journal designed to keep women entrepreneurs inspired, focused, and unstoppable.With powerful daily quotes, affirmations, and reflection prompts, this journal helps you stay consistent, build confidence, and take bold action toward your goals.Inside you'll discover:...