Readers will find in this book a strong and uplifting argument that the Episcopal Church’s theology, sacramental ministry, and commitment to social justice have an essential role to play in mainline Christianity and in the public square. This book will help readers to understand that what it means to be an Episcopalian and how evangelism is a fruit of that identity, not a mere marketing strategy or an end in itself.This book is an approachable and inspiring presentation of the theo...

Sometimes it’s hard to see the ways we are special. Flipper the penguin may not be able to fly, but his self-confidence soars once he realizes his own unique abilities and talents. Discover the beauty of diversity with this uplifting story.

Finally! The Proven, Stress-Free Guide Every Overwhelmed Parent Needs to Raise Happy, Mentally Strong Kids Without Losing Their Mind.Are you at your wit's end? Tired of the constant battles, the endless negotiations, the feeling like you're failing as a parent? Do you dream of a peaceful home where your kids listen, respect you, and actually want to cooperate?You're not alone.Here’s the truth: Without the r...

Joanne Rowling’s great epic is forming the faith and moral vision of millions of people. If you are reading this book, forming faith is at least part or maybe all of your vocation, as teacher, pastor, parent, godparent, roommate, sibling, spouse, or friend. In baptism we vow to form our faith and the faith of others. To not use this modern epic in your sacred work is to leave on the table one of the most ubiquitous and enchanting tools of our time to awaken and baptize the imagination. Don...

‘How marvelous a thing is a good book!’' said President Gordon B. Hinckley. ‘How stimulating to read and share with a great writer thoughts that build and strengthen and broaden one’s horizon!’Inspirational Classics for Latter-day Saints is such a book. Featuring 12 masterpieces published for the first time in a single volume, Inspirational Classics is filled with thoughts that not only build, strengthen and broaden but also inspire, uplift and renew.These...

This book examines how the unique perspectives of BIPOC faculty and students must be integrated into the undergraduate curriculum to expose students of color to education abroad experiences, enhance cultural awareness and sensitivity, and lend to a broader diversity and inclusion perspective. This edited volume, written by authors of color, argues that education abroad programs not only provide essential academic and cultural enrichment but can also be an important nexus of innovation. Whe...

Sexuality encompasses many aspects of ourselves, from body awareness to communication skills. Colors of You Lesson Plans for Teachers and Parents about Sex Education and Identity is an integrative manual for youth written by sexual health educators and mental health professionals Kristen Lilla and Christian Hoeger. The lesson plans are comprehensive, medically accurate, and offer inclusive information. Youth will appreciate the fun hands-on lessons that also create honest discussions with ...

Health and fun, the fundamental building blocks for a satisfying life. But often a lack of the first cruels the second. Whether you seek solitary enjoyment or the more communal variety, our minds invariably dictate the outcome. Author Eileen Lyon has mined her experiences with depression and anxiety to produce an eminently readable book that marries personal insight with humour. As well as demolishing a few myths, Lyon offers some simple suggestions to disperse the gloom - from acknowledgi...

In Political Kinship in Pakistan, Stephen M. Lyon illustrates how contemporary politics in Pakistan are built on complex kinship networks created through marriage and descent relations. Lyon points to kinship as a critical mechanism for understanding both Pakistan’s continued inability to develop strong and stable governments, and its incredible durability in the face of pressures that have led to the collapse and failure of other states around the world.

Global tourism is perhaps the largest scale movement of goods, services, and people in history. Consequently, it is a significant catalyst for economic development and sociopolitical change. While tourism increasingly accounts for ever greater segments of national economies, the consequences of this growth for intercultural interaction are diverse and uncertain. The proliferation of tourists also challenges classic theoretical descriptions of just what an economy is. What are the commoditi...

This book explores the ways in which individuals and groups negotiate the meaning and rights associated with their citizenship or lack thereof within the context of diverse interpretations of "place." Place might be a specific location as in the place where a person is able to work, or live, or it may be more metaphorical, as in the spaces created to organize protest online. Place may even be defined by its absence or distance, as is the case with refugees and stateless individuals.

In Colombia, decades of social and armed conflict and the US-led war on drugs have created a seemingly untenable situation for scientists and rural communities as they attempt to care for forests and grow non-illicit crops. In Vital Decomposition Kristina M. Lyons presents an ethnography of human-soil relations. She follows state soil scientists and peasants across labs, greenhouses, forests, and farms and attends to the struggles and collaborations between farmers, agrarian movem...