The production of this book represents a culmination for me of some 25 years of interest in the field of personality and substance use and abuse. In choosing the field of substanceuse and abuse for the focus of our research, all of the investi- tors collaborating in this research have been sustained by the awareness that the work we are doing has an important purpose. Substance abuse continues to have enormous impacts on individuals and families,and prevention and treatment - proaches deve...

Imagining Legality: Where Law Meets Popular Culture is collection of essays on the relationship between law and popular culture that posits, in addition to the concepts of law in the books and law in action, a third concept of law in the image—that is, of law as it is perceived by the public through the lens of public media.Imagining Legality argues that images of law suggested by television and film are as numerous as they are various, and that they give rise to ...

Our world presents daily distractions that can easily displace Christ as the center of a man’s heart and life. The goal of the ESV Men’s Devotional Bible is to strengthen and encourage men through the life-giving Word of God and sound devotional content aimed at nurturing godliness.With 365 theologically rich and gospel-centered devotions drawn directly from the Bible, this all-new resource was created under the editorial oversight of Dr. Sam Storms with contributions from...

Many of us have developed roles in our relationships that have developed over time and have become comfortable in how we go about our daily lives. If suddenly you had to live on your own, are you prepared? Maybe you have never done laundry, paid the bills, or mowed the lawn but a time will come when you may need to. Around Your House Without Your Spouse will provide some practical tips to prepare you for the future.

Discover the REAL reason you struggle to reach your goals and EXACTLY how to fix it Science says 92% of people who set a goal never achieve it. We all procrastinate, sometimes it's the trivial things, but usually it's the important ones like finishing that work report, doing the laundry, finally going to the gym. Procrastinators always have a creative reason why today, now, just isn't the right time. Too stressed, too broke, too busy, too risky, too old, too young. Most of the time these a...

While farm life was very demanding, there were many intrinsic values that I acquired over the years that I've tried to follow in my journey through life. First, I developed a love of nature, which meant a close relationship with God. So, while it might appear that no one else is around, I am never alone, since God is always by my side, acting as my strength and shield, even in my darkest hours!I also learned about honesty and integrity, that the truth will always set you free, to t...

At Times I've Felt Like Job: A Story of 'Choices' is entitled as such, because just like Job in the Bible, I was blessed numerous times as a young person. At the same time, I also experienced a great deal of suffering, still my faith has never wavered!I only really wish I could say the same about the rest of society, since it seems too many have left the church, and abandoned many of the lessons they were taught as a little child - wishing to live only for the moment. Well, this bo...

Across the continental United States, one can identify 20 distinct forest cover types. Most of these are to be found on federal lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Those responsible for the management of trees that form the 20 different cover types and the diversity of forest wildlife that reside in them must have a solid grounding in concepts of forest management, especially silviculture, as well as concepts of wildlife management, in order to integrate...

Chronicles how the SED, a once villified political party, transformed itself into a viable national political party.What happened to the ruling communist party of East Germany after the collapse of the Berlin Wall? The Left in Germany describes how the communist party's dissolution led to many of its core members founding a new party for a reuinified Germany. Over the last twenty years it has transformed many times, from the Socialist Unity Party to Party of Democr...

So Where Did We Go Wrong? is titled as such because, in the last sixty years, I have witnessed the very values that many have grown up with and have tried to follow being abandoned in exchange for the pursuit of earthly possessions. Just as disheartening, walking over and ignoring the "little" people that might get in the way.The same can be said of the rest of society! Since it seems too many have left the church and have sacrificed their integrity, wishing to live only for the mo...

Many scientists claim that if science can't explain it, it doesn't exist. Yet David Patton will show that many things do exist that science can't explain! He will also try to prove God's existence and that there is order in His creation-if man would just leave things alone!

Explore the Captivating History of Ancient IsraelUnlike many other ancient peoples, the culture and beliefs of the Israelites exist in modern society. They managed to survive through wars, persecution, and numerous revisions and adaptations caused by new invaders or internal rebellions. Because of their significance in contemporary society, it’s important to learn more about the Israelites in order to fully understand how they developed and managed to contribute so...