American culture is evolving rapidly as a result of shifts in its religious landscape. American civil religion is robust enough to make room for new perspectives, as religious pluralism is foundational for democracy. Moreover, as Amy Black and Douglas L. Koopman argue, American religion and politics are indivisible. In this study, they interrogate three visions of American identity: Christian nationalism, strict secularism, and civil religion. Whereas the growth of Christian nationalism an...

Learn to think deeply about the relationship between church and state in a way that goes beyond mere policy debates and current campaigns.Few topics can grab headlines and stir passions quite like politics, especially when the church is involved. Considering the attention that many Christian parachurch groups, churches, and individual believers give to politics--and of the varying and sometimes divergent political ideals and aims among them*--Five Views on the Chur...

"Wishing still . . . " is a love story. A fairy tale for "grown-ups." One that takes the reader into the minds and hearts of the characters as well as to beautiful places throughout the country and ends with "happily ever after" in a surprising way.

Quilliam's bad temper and shooting quills are causing trouble. Can he learn to control his anger before someone gets hurt?Quilliam the Porcupine has a very BAD TEMPER.Quilliam’s friends have to duck whenever he gets red in the face and starts to shake. They know what’s about to happen, and they don’t want to be hit by one of his angry quills.But Quilliam doesn’t like putting his friends in danger, so he decides to change. But how?Parents, co...

Let the fun begin!Fairies, a barking unicorn, and magic abound.Sage adores slime. When her mom suggests she make a food-based slime, it’s experiment time in the kitchen. But unexpected things start to happen when Sage finds fantastic Fizzle Flakes!WARNING! The hidden pixies on every page are causing quite a commotion!A picture book for children ages 4-8, preschool to 2nd grade. Made especially for the unicor...

If you think Sage was excited to get a pet unicorn, wait until she discovers her mom's magical little secret.When Sage’s dog, Daisy, spills Fizzle Flakes on herself and turns into a unicorn, Sage is excited. But her mom is worried.The Fizzle Flakes are now gone, but Sage's mom needs them to become tiny and get wings. She’s a part-time fairy!Sage and her mom embark on a magical journey to Fizzle Valley to get more flakes, but...

A mischievous elf? A snooping sister? A jingle-bell-nosed reindeer? Christmas has never been so comical!Bathtime during the holidays is an extra fun adventure when you have a vivid imagination and a tub full of bubbles!Fred imagines amazing adventures during his nightly bubble baths. "MONDAY, I'm a MERRY ELF, a joyful, happy soul. I check my list to see which kids will get a lump of coal." What will Fred be on TUESDAY?Using alliteration and written ...

There's nothing quite like being with family, making memories, and sharing love. This book has all three!Koala gets to spend the weekend with his favorite person in the whole world:GRANDMA!No one hugs, bakes treats, reads, snuggles, or plays games quite like she does. And when it’s time to say goodbye, Grandma shows that she’s the best at wiping tears.But it's not always possible to visit our loved ones in person. Find out how Grandm...

Is it possible to be happy even when things aren’t going your way?Yes! ♥ That’s what gratitude can do! ♥Grunt the Grizzly was a grumpy bear. But his grumpiness was making him miserable.Luckily, he has amazing friends, Punk the Skunk, Sloan the Sloth, and Brave the Beaver, who teach him that he can be in charge of his own happiness. Maybe their mantra can help him see past the negative and focus on the positive....

“I’ve got a solution,” Encore’s CFO tells Brandon, “but it’s unorthodox.” It’s 2005, and Brandon Black has just been promoted to CEO of Encore Capital, a company struggling to navigate an increasingly difficult business environment. Faced with a rapidly declining stock price and low workplace morale, Brandon knows he needs change—and fast. Following his CFO’s advice, he and his executive team start working with Learning as Leadership (LaL) and its president, Shayne Hughes. Through their pa...

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I wasn’t sure what to expect when arriving in Salem.Forced to marry a man I’ve never met, attend a private university I’d never heard of, and the whispers of a rumored secret society filling the halls.This life would be near unbearable with my insufferable fiancé if it wasn’t for his uncle, his best friend, and his enemy.When none of them are willing to let me go, it sends us down a path I’m not sure any of us will survive.The life I was promised is distorte...