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...

The author of this dissertation developed an instrument to measure students' perceptions of personal safety and personal exposure to violence. These self-perceptions of safety were then compared with official campus crime statistics. The author found that the safer students felt on campus, the more likely they were to be the victim of a violent crime.This is a reprint of Michael J. Hollis' (2010) dissertation for his Ph.D. in Education at Texas State University. It is being printed...

When 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 threat that comes from inside his...

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, ...

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...

The Fishers' neighbors, the Albertos, need a place to stay after a hurricane floods their house. Golda is quick to suggest the Alberto family stay with them. But Ezra is feeling overwhelmed by the extra guests, including an active dog that chases the Fishers' cats. Will the Fisher family find a way to be good hosts, while caring for Ezra's concerns?

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?

It's beach day! And Golda and Ezra are looking forward to having a sandcastle-building competition with their friends. But when Ezra, Golda, and their parents arrive at the beach, things aren't pretty—there's trash everywhere. Can Golda, Ezra, their parents, and their friends save their beach day?

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?