Reference works

Small though it may be, Unitarian Universalism has had a big impact not only on its members but also on the world around it.

This volume examines significant individuals and developments in American political, economic, social, and cultural history between the years 1913 and 1933.

During the late 11th through the early 14th centuries at least seven major expeditions were made between Western Europe and the Holy Land with the goal of ending Muslim control of Jerusalem.

The decline of institutionalized religion in the increasingly secularized West has been offset by the contemporary spiritual development understood in the form of emerging New Age movements.

The A to Z of the Kurds covers the largest nation on Earth that does not have its own independent state.

This reference contains more than 600 cross-referenced dictionary entries on utopian thought and experimentation that span the centuries from ancient times to the present.

Covering the Millerite movement of the 1830s and 1840s, sabbatarian Adventism prior to organization of the denomination, and the Seventh-day Adventist Church since its organization in 1861-63, this volume provides a comprehensive history of the denomination.

Those unfamiliar with the prehistory of North America have a general perception of the cultures of the continent that includes Native Americans living in tipis, wearing feathered headdresses and buckskin clothing, and following migratory bison herds on the Great Plains.

Every year since 1961, football and basketball players at Middlebury College in Vermont pick up their wheelchair-bound fan, Butch, and bring him to the stadium sidelines to watch their games.

In the 19th and 20th centuries, dozens of anarchist publications appeared throughout the United States despite limited financial resources, a pestering and censorial postal department, and persistent harassment, arrest, and imprisonment by the State.

Whether chronicling an athlete's rise, fall, and redemption or following a team's improbable triumph on the field, sports have been a favorite theme of filmmakers almost since movies were first produced.

From prehistoric Scotland to the Brexit referendum, this little book covers all of the main events in Scottish history.

Opera has been around ever since the late 16th century, and it is still going strong in the sense that operas are performed around the world at present, and known by infinitely more persons than just those who attend performances.

In his third book about the conversion to Judaism, Lawrence J.

Ethical Practice in Child and Adolescent Analysis and Psychotherapy: Protecting Safety in a Therapeutic Environment by Anita G.

This collection of transcripts from sessions by certified Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapists gives therapists, educators, and child welfare and residential treatment professionals a detailed understanding of how Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy is used to help children who have a history of neglect, abuse, orphanage care, or other experiences that may interfere with the normal development of attachment between parent and child.

Recent years have seen an increased interest in Jewish life, its culture, and its celebrations.

One of the oldest monotheistic religions known to humankind, Judaism has withstood the tests of time.

While it can be traced to the 1700s, the term thanatology has gained traction in recent decades to refer to the study of death.

Discover the depth of government information and services available online.

For millions of people throughout the world, the Hebrew Bible functions as the foundation of their faith.

The Talmud chronicles the early development of rabbinic Judaism through the writings and commentaries of the rabbis whose teachings form its foundation.

From the show's modest beginnings to its massive Emmy sweep, You Are My Happy Ending tells the story of how Schitt's Creek became the surprise hit that changed the way we think about LGBTQ relationships.

Say It with Style

In our fast-paced, electronic society, the most basic social interaction—talking face-to-face—can be a challenge for even the most educated and self-assured individuals.

Today, government archivists and manuscript collectors are often in conflict over government-created documents that come up for sale out of private hands.

As the institution with the oldest, largest, and most actively managed program in the world, the U.

Discussions of any religion can easily raise passions.

Reading Responsibly: A Guide to Biblical Interpretation focuses on two key areas: methods and ethics of interpretation.

A defining manual on using creativity as a tool for empowerment and allowing your personal identity to live in and guide all parts of your life, Kevin Morosky shares stories and inspiration from the women who have most influenced his creative path and explores the ways we can pursue success by implementing their wisdom in all aspects of our lives.

More Sermon Nuggets contains ninety-five topics treated in hundreds of Fred R.

The year 2017 is the Chinese Year of the Rooster - what will this mean for you?

In Travels with Ernest: Crossing the Literary/Sociological Divide, Laurel Richardson and Ernest Lockridge_accomplished sociologist and published novelist_explore the fascinating interplay between literary and ethnographic writing.

Science museums are in the business of making science accessible to the public-a public constantly bombarded with new information and research results.

Originally intending to produce the first comprehensive scholarly reference guide to the antecedents, practices, and theory of oral history, the editors have gone even further, creating a highly readable and useful tool for scholars, students, and the general public.

This new collection reveals the vitality of the intellectual and creative work of Native women today.

As the multiracial population in the United States continues to rise, new models for our understanding of mixed-race children and how their conception of racial identity must be developed.

What underlying philosophy and mission should museums pursue in the first half of the twenty-first century?

Archaeology is one of our most powerful sources of new information about the past, about the lives of our ancient and not-so-ancient ancestors.

Magic is a universal phenomenon.

In Worlds of Gender ten prominent scholars consider the research on gender and archaeology that has been conducted around the world.

A general introduction to the social and legal issues involved in acts of violence against Native women, this book's contributors are lawyers, social workers, social scientists, writers, poets, and victims.

The year 2016 is the Chinese Year of the Monkey - what will this mean for you?

The year 2016 is the Chinese Year of the Monkey - what will this mean for you?

The year 2015 is the Chinese Year of the Goat - what will this mean for you?

The year 2016 is the Chinese Year of the Monkey - what will this mean for you?

The truth behind your crappy sun sign.

A Concise History of American Antisemitism shows how Christianity's negative views of Jews pervaded American history from colonial times to the present.

Whilst GI (Glycaemic Index) diets are very popular, it is also important to know the GL (Glycaemic Load) per portion to get the full picture on how a meal or snack will affect you.

This handy guide to identifying and interpreting gold, silver, platinum and ceramic marks includes all hallmarks from 1544.

This book deals with a broad range of social issues facing Mexican-origin people in the United States.