Archaeological case studies consider material evidence of religion and ritual in the pre-Columbian Eastern WoodlandsArchaeologists today are interpreting Native American religion and ritual in the distant past in more sophisticated ways, considering new understandings of the ways that Native Americans themselves experienced them. Shaman, Priest, Practice, Belief: Materials of Ritual and Religion in Eastern North America broadly considers Native American re...

A compilation of classic tales by great American writers performed by terrific actors, with a lineup including Pulitzer Prize winners, National Book Award winners, and PEN Award winners.

This issue of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics will be Part I of II on Substance Use Disorders. Part I will be edited by Drs. Ray Hsiao and Leslie Walker. They present an overview of prevalence and patterns, the neurobiology of adolescent abuse, and evidence-based prevention. This volume will cover a wide array of substances including, alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, stimulant, opioid, hallucinogens, inhalants, and even internet addiction or abuse, among other topics.

Coyote shifter Mercy Thompson and Alpha werewolf Adam finally reach the altar. But when they make the Columbia River their honeymoon destination, their newlywed bliss turns into a fight for survival...Being a different breed of shapeshifter—a walker—Mercy can see ghosts, but the spirit of her long-gone father has never visited her. Until now. An evil is stirring in the depths of the Columbia River—and innocent people are dying. As other walkers make their presence known to Mercy, s...

Where is God when life falls apart? When pain, fear, and uncertainty grip our hearts, does He still see us?Daddy, I Have Cancer is a raw and personal journey through faith in the midst of suffering. Written from the heart of a daughter who faced her own battle with breast cancer, this book explores the presence of God in life’s most challenging moments.With honesty, encouragement, and deep spiritual insight, this book invites readers to wrestle with the hard questions—is Go...

This anthology on teacher induction research is intended for researchers, policy makers, and practitioners in the field of teacher induction both nationally and internationally. This book is the final and major project of the Association of Teacher Educators' (ATE) Commission on Teacher Induction and Mentoring. Its importance is derived from three sources: (1) careful conceptualization of teacher induction from historical, methodological, and international perspectives; (2) systematic revi...

Today more than ever, series finales have become cultural touchstones that feed watercooler fodder and Twitter storms among a committed community of viewers. While the final episodes of The Fugitive and M*A*S*H continue to rank among the highest rated broadcasts, more recent shows draw legions of binge-watching fans. Given the importance of finales to viewers and critics alike, Howard and Bianculli along with the other contributors explore these endings and what they mean to the audience, ...

Where is God when life falls apart? When pain, fear, and uncertainty grip our hearts, does He still see us?Daddy, I Have Cancer is a raw and personal journey through faith in the midst of suffering. Written from the heart of a daughter who faced her own battle with breast cancer, this book explores the presence of God in life’s most challenging moments.With honesty, encouragement, and deep spiritual insight, this book invites readers to wrestle with the hard questions—is Go...

She’s a 40-year-old virgin who doesn’t have time for love—He’s an immortal unicorn who’s waited centuries to find it.Going to Scotland was never part of her holiday plans, but her boss doesn’t care if she misses Thanksgiving and Christmas. He’s forcing her to track down an old woman’s will so her greedy children can rest assured they’re still getting their inheritance. Her plan: find the will and get home in time for leftover turkey sandwiches.He’s waited f...

"When greed overtakes men’s souls, it falls to the righteous mountaineer known as Preacher to rain fire and brimstone upon them from the barrels of his guns.Preacher has agreed to escort Barnaby Cooper through Dakota Territory’s hills to establish a trading post. Accompanied by his friends Lorenzo and Tall Dog, the mountain man hopes they’ll be able to protect Cooper from Sioux warriors who don’t want any white man trespassing on their sacred grounds.But the Sioux aren’t the ...

In the mind-blowing and stunning finale, all will be revealed as Lucifer's forever with the woman he loves hangs in the balance.Contains mature themes.

Prepare to be captivated once more by Renee Hayes' masterful storytelling as she delves deeper into the post-apocalyptic landscape of the Rim Walker universe. With accolades from Publishers Weekly, you're in for a journey that will leave you spellbound and craving more.* Highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed The Girl Who Broke the World * Unbreakable alliances and unexpected turns * Mysteries of the Dark Rim unveiled * An otherworldly power...