Historians have long recognized the middle of the twentieth century as significant in the history of the modern South, owing to a convergence of social change, political realignment, and cultural expansion. This period in southern history has provided extensive material for scholars of race, gender, and politics. In addition, sweeping economic changes spread throughout the South, permanently shifting the area's material resources. Transforming the South examines this transition from farm t...

A captivating read; Wanderers Heart Recluse is a great selection of inspiring travel stories that will take you on a journey from funny to life-changing adventures. Featuring first-hand accounts from seasoned travelers, this collection is sure to entertain and inspire. Whether you're dreaming of your next trip or simply looking for a good story, this collection is definitely worth picking up.Find wonderful stories like these:A Piece of My Heart’s in Wyoming -. Yellowstone: ...

A warm and reassuring celebration of unconditional love. Cut outs on each page create a beautiful heart to make this book a very special object to treasure and share.*You are loved when you win the race.You are loved when you don't.You are loved when you brush your teeth.You are loved when you won't.You are loved all the days and nights,in sunshine and in rain.And if you forget, put your hand on your heartand feel t...

A joyful celebration of connection and community from the bestselling creators of You are Loved. Die-cut pages form a beautiful globe, making this book a special treasure to share and inspire.You belong to the earth.You belong to the sea.The sun kisses our faces.The trees help us breathe.We're in this together.Connected we're strong.Feel your feet on the ea...

The Sherpa Buddhist monk Ngawang Leksh. (1913– 1983), familiarly known as Auleshi—a name that might be approximated as “Uncle Benedict” in English—occupies a unique place in the history of Buddhism in twentieth century Nepal. At once an accomplished artist and a yogi living always in retreat, he eschewed the trappings of a “Buddhist master” but taught instead through his art and, above all, his personal example. In this, he embodied the ideal of transmitting the Dharma without teaching a w...

Historically, many churches and theologians defended and supported race-based slavery and subsequent forms of racial hierarchy and violence. The essays in Reparations and the Theological Disciplines argue that it is urgent that the theological disciplines engage the issue of reparations by revisiting Scripture and our theological traditions. The time is now for remembrance, reckoning, and repair.

Edited by Matthew L. Downs and M. Ryan Floyd, The American South and the Great War, 1914–1924 investigates how American participation in World War I further strained the region’s relationship with the federal government, how wartime hardships altered the South’s traditional social structure, and how the war effort stressed and reshaped the southern economy. The volume contends that participation in World War I contributed greatly to the modernization of the South, initiating chang...

Guns 360 takes a comprehensive and common-sense approach to some of the most difficult issues facing not only the criminal justice system but also society as a whole: firearm possession, regulation, and control. Issues related to firearms cut across all dimensions of society and are a concern to everyone from the members of the general public, law enforcement, academics, politicians, public health agencies, and the media. An interdisciplinary approach is needed to fully understand...