One of the most pertinent questions facing students of Mormon Studies is gaining further understanding of the function the Bible played in the composition of Joseph Smith’s primary compositions, the Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants. With a few notable exceptions, such as Philip Barlow’s Mormons and the Bible and Grant Hardy’s Understanding the Book of Mormon, full-length monographs devoted to this topic have been lacking. This manuscript attempts to remedy this through a close...

A 2019 Nautilus Silver Book Award WinnerYou can't fix what you don't see. But with awareness and the right tools, real change can and does happen.No matter how hard we try, many of us struggle to make love work with our partners. The problem, as clinical psychologist Dr. Ron Frederick explains, is that our brains are running on outdated software. Without us knowing it, our early relationship programming causes us to fear being more...

In Living Like You Mean It, author Ronald J. Frederick does a brilliant job of describing why people are so afraid of their emotions and how this fear creates a variety of problems in their lives. While the problems are different, the underlying issue is often the same. At the core of their distress is what Dr. Frederick refers to as feelings phobia. Whether it's the experience of love, joy, anger, sadness, or surprise, our inborn ability to be a fully feeling person has been hija...

No matter how hard we try, many of us struggle to make love work with our partners. The problem, as clinical psychologist Dr. Ron Frederick explains, is that our brains are running on outdated software. Without us knowing it, our early relationship programming causes us to fear being more emotionally present and authentic with our partners―precisely what’s needed to build loving connections. But we don’t have to remain prisoners to our past.Grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience and ...

The animal wealth of the western "wilderness" provided by talented "savages" encouraged French-Americans from Illinois, Canada and Louisiana to found a cosmopolitan center of international commerce that was a model of multicultural harmony. Historian J. Frederick Fausz offers a fresh interpretation of Saint Louis from 1764 to 1804, explaining how Pierre Lacl de, the early Chouteaus, Saint Ange de Bellerive and the Osage Indians established a "gateway" to an enlightened, alternative frontie...

J. Frederick Kelly's Early Domestic Architecture of Connecticut is a masterful study of the state's historic homes, offering an in-depth exploration of the design, craftsmanship, and cultural influences that shaped early American architecture. Drawing from meticulous research and firsthand observation, Kelly provides a comprehensive account of Connecticut's domestic buildings from the colonial period through the early 19th century. The book examines a variety of architectural styles, from ...

If you believe that God is our creator: shouldn't He know how to heal His creation?The Bible is known as God's roadmap for so many of the issues we face in life. We are told how to live, forgive, and love, how to obtain and handle our money, where fear comes from and how to overcome it, and how to behave in our various relationships and situations.Having set a clear path for every aspect of our lives, do you honestly believe that God would leave the issue of healing your bo...

College Cops Gone BadBy: J. Frederick WehrmannCollege Cops Gone Bad is about the illegal and criminal behavior the author witnessed from his fellow police officers, both academy class #36, but also from older police officers. These true stories will shock you and surprise you by some of the lurid and extreme criminal behavior of trusted fellow officers. Most stories were hushed-up and never appeared in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The main crime committed made national head...

This revised and updated second edition is a rhetorical analysis of written communication in the mental health community. As such, it contributes to the growing body of research being done in rhetoric and composition studies on the nature of writing and reading in highly specialized professional discourse communities. Many compelling questions answered in this volume include:* What "ideological biases" are reflected in the language the nurse/rhetorician uses to talk to and talk abo...

From the Arab Spring to the Occupy and Tea Party movements, the "What now?" solution to economic disparity and power politics has been largely unarticulated. This work details how the Golden Rule ethic and a technology-driven global consciousness are causing epic shifts in our economic and governing systems. The evolution from nation-state capitalism to a collaborative economy with judicial governance is proving that prosperity is compatible with peace. With ten case studies of successful ...

Based on personal observation of surviving examples and research into colonial records, this book includes 242 measured diagrams (windows, door frames, construction details, etc.) and 192 photographs of more than 150 homes, 1650 to 1800. Authentic and invaluable. 434 illustrations.

"The American Egypt: A Record of Travel in Yucatan" is a captivating exploration of the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the Yucatan Peninsula. Authored by Channing Arnold and Frederick J. Tabor Frost, the book offers a vivid account of their travels, immersing readers in the stunning landscapes and ancient ruins of the region. The authors delve into the complexities of Mayan civilization, providing insightful observations and reflections that highlight the interplay between nature...