Imagine an America where politicians, governmental institutions, schools, new technologies, and interest groups work together to promote informed, engaged citizens. Civic Education in the Twenty-First Century brings together scholars from various disciplines to show how such a United States is possible today. Inspired by Alexis de Tocqueville’s analysis of American democracy in the early 1800s, this edited volume represents a multidimensional evaluation of civic education in its new and va...

Drawn from years of attentive listening with a joyful heart, Notes to the Beloved is Barbara’s collection of the messages that flowed to her from a loving source. The book offers daily reminders of the love that sustains us and the strength that arises when we align with it. Each entry is designed as a companion for the day—a nudge toward clarity, a whisper of encouragement, a reminder to let go of fear and return to joy. The messages are simple yet profound, touching on themes of trust, s...