This title is part of our ongoing series of academic research manuscripts. This study was conducted in 2006 by St. Edward's Researcher, Dr. Michael J. Hollis. It examines the communications approaches that universities have used to reduce the rates of sexual violence on campuses and the effectiveness of each approach.

Rugged Faith: A 7-Pillar Framework for Biblical Manhood is a spiritual and personal development book structured to build unshakable, Christ-centered stability in men. The text rejects superficial motivation or perfection, opting instead to present an actionable framework that aligns a man's private and public actions with eternal biblical truths. It outlines seven interconnected pillars essential for spiritual formation: conviction, discipline, integrity, responsibility, courage, leadershi...

WHEN THE MOUNTAINS GO DARKWhen the lights go out, the phones go silent, and the world they knew begins to collapse, Caleb McGowan has only one priority: get his family home—and keep them there.Caleb is a West Virginia game warden, a husband, and a father of three. He has spent his life in the mountains, learning to read the land, protect what has been entrusted to him, and prepare for the unexpected. He knows how to survive in the wilderness. What he isn't prepared for is a...

When Golda and Ezra visit their neighbor Ms. Ortega to return a dish, they learn that Ms. Ortega has to go out of town unexpectedly. But she was supposed to cook a big meal for the senior center using the harvest from her garden—like she does every Sunday. That's a problem Golda is certain they can solve! Can Golda and Ezra figure out how to make sure the seniors at the senior center get their special dinner anyway?

They were a group of misfits—unimportant, unassuming people whom Jesus had selected to follow him, just as he chose you. They were the twelve disciples, and in The Disciples, author Holly Michaels delves into their lives, their path with Christ, and how they changed the world.Based on years of Michaels’ research, this book takes a careful look at the twelve disciples, the closest people to Christ during his lifetime and active ministry. See where they were born, where they met Chri...

Golda is supposed to play Queen Esther at her family's Purim party, but she doesn't feel brave enough to play Esther. After all, Golda was too nervous to ask for a book about Purim at the library. But Ezra reminds Golda that Queen Esther wasn't brave at first either. Is Golda ready to step into her brave role?

Golda and Ezra are helping out with the winter show at their community center. Golda's helping with the set. And Ezra's helping run the show—naturally. But when the kids who were supposed to perform the dreidel song get sick, Golda and Ezra step in. Just one problem: Golda's not so good at performing on stage. Can Ezra help his sister get over her stage fright and wow the community with their performance?

Golda and Ezra’s charity tzedakah box is filled, and they have the perfect idea for how to spend the money. They’d like to purchase a storage box for the park, so people can always have access to balls and other play equipment. The only problem? They have to get permission from Coach Martin, the super strict head of the parks department.

Austin Ford, the London correspondent of the New York Republic, is spending some idle time in the American Embassy chatting with the Second Secretary, when suddenly a note is brought in. This note is an appeal for help, found in the gutter in a dark alley. The writer claims to be a young girl, who is kept against her will locked up in a lunatic asylum by her uncle. Although the Second Secretary tries to convince him that there is nothing to it, the journalist is determined to follow the le...

Four all-new holiday offerings from today’s favorite authors remind us that when love is on your list, you never have to stop believing. . . .“A Winter Wonderland” by #1 New York Times–bestselling author Fern MichaelsAngelica Shepard left New York for Christmas in Colorado to relax and unwind—but an out-of-control snowboarder almost had her laid to rest. When she wakes up in the hospital, all she remembers is the handsome angel who ...

Tune in to how music really worksWhether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a deeper perspective on the works of others — and bringing an extra dimens...

Virtutis gloria mercesTranslation: Glory is the reward of valorFed up with playing the normal game, recent university graduate, ex-cum laude, ex-soccer star, ex-popular and mostly broke Kera MacDonagh changes her life when she decides to research how to be a witch . . . And believes it.Kera didn't want to go back east and deal with her overbearing Mom. So, when university was done, she stayed behind in Los Angeles.Little did she rea...