Rigorously inventive and revelatory in its adventurousness, 1650–1850 opens a forum for the discussion, investigation, and analysis of the full range of long-eighteenth-century writing, thinking, and artistry. Combining fresh considerations of prominent authors and artists with searches for overlooked or offbeat elements of the Enlightenment legacy, 1650–1850 delivers a comprehensive but richly detailed rendering of the first days, the first principles, and the first effo...

The Rape of Childhood: Development, Clinical, and Sociocultural Aspects of Childhood Sexual Abuse details the dark realm of childhood sexual abuse. While lived experience, memory, subjectivity, and affect cannot be classified into neat categories, this collection is divided into four core sections—epidemiology, emotional sequelae, psychoanalytic insight, and ameliorative strategies—to provide a thorough description of childhood abuse. The contributors examine the variables that increase a ...

It is a sunny day at an Oregon resort as a forest ranger stares in disbelief at the mutilated bodies of six squirrels. As the Riley family pulls into the parking lot to begin a camping trip, they unload the car and joke about the Man in the Woods myth that has plagued the park for decades, without any idea they are about to come face-to-face with a paranormal phenomenon that no one thinks existsuntil now.Over fifty years after the Black Force unit is formed to defend the United Sta...

We all live in a world of stories. Despite intuitions to the contrary, our minds have no direct link to realitywe all make our own reality with the stories we accept and reject. And if we have enough courage and creativity, we can even write our own stories. But the starting point to becoming the authors of our own lives is to develop a worldview, and questioning everything that enters our minds from our eyes, ears, mouths, fingers, and spirits is the beginning of this rewarding process.

Did you know God wants to hear from you? Yes, you! Prayer isn' t just an activity for ' professionals' while the rest of us feel like spectators. Everyone can get in on the action! In Leveling the Praying Field, Donna Barrett' s insights will help you to explore prayer as an unlimited opportunity to talk with— and hear from— God, and help others do the same.

This adorable owl may be small, but he is prepared to share a big message with everyone. Meet Larry the Owl, a quiet observer who spends his days and nights learning from the world around him. While many animals rush through life, Larry takes the time to watch, listen, and think. Through his remarkable abilities, he discovers valuable lessons that can help others better understand themselves and the world they live in.

Nine specialists from four continents address the following questions: is China moving toward the type of developmental state and sophisticated economic powerhouse associated with the East Asian miracle? does China's Leninist political system and the heritage of a state-run-heavy-industrial sector present too great a burden for successful transformation? and what is the likelihood that China's party-state will ultimately collapse in a fashion similar to the Leninist governments of Europe? ...

IBM SPSS for Introductory Statistics is designed to help students learn how to analyze and interpret research. In easy-to-understand language, the authors show readers how to choose the appropriate statistic based on the design, and to interpret outputs appropriately. There is such a wide variety of options and statistics in SPSS that knowing which ones to use and how to interpret the outputs can be difficult. This book assists students with these challenges.Comprehensive and user-...

Nerve-related injuries of the lower extremity are frequently encountered in orthopaedic practice. Proper and timely diagnosis and treatment are the keys to optimizing outcomes. This issue will include articles on: Introduction to Peripheral Nerve Diagnostics, Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density Biopsy, Lower Extremity Focused Neurological Examination, Metabolic Nerve Entrapment, Lower Extremity Compartment Syndromes, Treatment of Recurrent Morton's Neuroma, Proximal Tibial Nerve Entrapment and T...

IBM SPSS for Intermediate Statistics, Sixth Edition, is designed to help readers analyze and interpret research data using IBM SPSS.This user-friendly book shows readers how to choose the appropriate statistic based on the design; perform intermediate statistics, including multivariate statistics; interpret output; and write about the results. The book reviews research designs and how to assess the accuracy and reliability of data; how to determine whether data meets the a...

What does God's creation of humanity through the process of evolution mean for human flourishing? The emerging field of evolutionary psychology remains controversial, perhaps especially among Christians. Yet according to Justin Barrett and Pamela Ebstyne King it can be a powerful tool for understanding human nature and our distinctively human purpose.Thriving with Stone Age Minds provides an introduction to evolutionary psychology, explaining key concepts ...

The 98-Day Takeover is a transformational, system-driven guide for working professionals, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven individuals who are tired of the cycle of temporary motivation and inconsistent results. Instead of offering feel-good inspiration without a plan, this book introduces the B.O.S.S. framework-Becoming Our Superior Self-a practical 14-week journey designed to help readers create lasting personal change from the inside out.Divide...