This study of a New York neighborhood's remarkable religious diversity "deserves a place alongside Robert Orsi's The Madonna of 115th Street" ( Publishers Weekly, starred review).Known locally as the "birthplace of American religious freedom," Flushing, Queens, in New York City is now so diverse and densely populated that it's become a microcosm of world religions. City of Gods explores the history of Flushing from the colonial period to ...

Most financial advisors understand the basics of investment advising and retirement planning. But what many independent investment advisors fail to understand is just how all that education and expertise can go to waste unless the practical aspects of advising are supported by effective marketing. It’s pretty simple: You need clients to grow your business and be successful!In Investment Advisor Marketing, longtime business partners Scott Hanson and Pat McClain provide an A-Z market...

From the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, a revelatory portrait of religion in China today—its history, the spiritual traditions of its Eastern and Western faiths, and the ways in which it is influencing China’s future.The Souls of China tells the story of one of the world’s great spiritual revivals. Following a century of violent anti-religious campaigns, China is now filled with new temples, churches, and mosques—as well as cults, sects, and politicians trying to harne...

Drawing inspiration from philosophy, history, and literature, Martha C. Nussbaum takes us to task for our religious intolerance, identifies the fear behind it, and offers a way past fear toward a more equitable, imaginative, and free society, through the consistent application of universal principles of respect for conscience.

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The goal of marketing is simple: attract customers who will purchase your product. Getting there, though, isn't so easy. Real marketing success involves a strong foundation in everything from planning, advertising, and publicity to Internet strategies, database management, and more. Enter Marketing DeMystified. Addressing every step of the process in plain English, it helps you master all the tools at your disposal to cultivate strong brand awareness, maximize profits, and build l...

The shocking true story of corrupt judges who made millions by sending children to a private juvenile detention facility: "A harrowing tale, lucidly told" ( The New York Times Book Review).In this sensational work of true crime that reads like a thriller, Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter William Ecenbarger exposes a long-running scandal that ruined thousands of young lives. In Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, Judges Mark Ciavarella and Michael Conahan were doi...

An anthology that examines the historical and contemporary relationship between religion and violenceThis groundbreaking anthology provides the most comprehensive overview for understanding the fascinating relationship between religion and violence—historically, culturally, and in the contemporary world. Bringing together writings from scholarly and religious traditions, it is the first volume to unite primary sources—justifications for violence from religious text...

In a book that highlights the existence and diversity of Amish communities in New York State, Karen M. Johnson-Weiner draws on twenty-five years of observation, participation, interviews, and archival research to emphasize the contribution of the Amish to the state's rich cultural heritage.While the Amish settlements in Pennsylvania and Ohio are internationally known, the Amish population in New York, the result of internal migration from those more established settlements, is more...

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"The only good Christian is a dead Christian."In our heated cultural environment, comments like this are increasingly common. Sometimes Christians are too quick to claim that they are being persecuted. But Christians aren't just being paranoid or alarmist. Anti-Christian hostility is real.Sociologist George Yancey explores the phenomenon of Christianophobia, an intense animosity against Christians and the Christian faith. Among some circles, opposition to Christianity manifests much like o...