E. D. Buckner's "The Immortality of Animals: And The Relation of Man as Guardian, From a Biblical and Philosophical Hypothesis" offers a thought-provoking and compassionate exploration of the spiritual and moral status of animals. Combining rigorous biblical scholarship with philosophical inquiry, Buckner presents a compelling case for the immortality of animals and mankind's responsibility towards them as their guardians.In this groundbreaking work, Buckner delves into the scriptur...

Aryana and the Moon GoddessBy: Richard E. Buckner and Suelynn N. ParkerJoin us on a new adventure within a wondrous, frightening new world, where our hero, Hadiya, a strong, young warrior, finds herself embarking on what everyone believes to be an impossible quest to save a prince. Walk with her and her little companion, Elique, as she comes face-to-face with enemies unlike any others while attempting to overthrow a powerful tyrant – an evil goddess named Calista. Go with he...

Mental health care needs vary in different groups of people, but many healthcare professionals have a poor understanding of exactly how. From ethnicity to sexuality, family to religion, "Mental Health Care for People of Diverse Backgrounds" is a unique examination of how cultures can, and should, influence psychological services. It presents both theoretical and practical information regarding assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Concentrating on empirically based treatments, the book fuse...

A self-help psychology title for adults who wish to communicate with empathy, respect and authenticity (ERA). Background on common miscommunication is provided and readers are invited to use the ERA Process, developed by the author from her research and that of others, to end communication problems and take their relationship to a more loving, honest level. Practice dialog format is included. Praise for Making Real Love...

The baobab tree story, which I wrote (the church version) is actually based upon a true story, told by Limakatso Nare, a Lutheran pastor who is currently serving a congregation in Louisiana. When he was growing up in his native Africa, he gathered for Sunday school under the baobab tree. Here he learned the Biblical stories of Noah and the ark, Jonah and the big fish, and the parables of Jesus. His Sunday school experiences inspired my story, Under the Baobab Tree.

The official journal of the Mid-America Theatre ConferenceWhere past and performance converge—scholarship that moves the stage forward.Theatre History Studies (THS) is a peer-reviewed journal of theatre history and scholarship published annually since 1981 by the Mid-America Theatre Conference (MATC), a regional body devoted to theatre scholarship and practice. The conference encompasses the states of Illinois, Iowa, Nebra...

New Media and Digital Pedagogy: Enhancing the Twenty-First-Century Classroom addresses the influence of new media on instruction, higher education, and pedagogy. The contributors specifically examine the practical and theoretical implications of new media and the influence of new media on education. This book emphasizes the changing landscape of education and technology and creates a foundational lens and framework for thinking through and navigating higher education in a digital and new m...

Representing an international gathering of scholars, Fields Watered with Blood—now available in paperback—constituted the first critical assessment of the full scope of Margaret Walker’s literary career. As they discuss Walker’s work, including the landmark poetry collection For My People and the novel Jubilee, the contributors reveal the complex interplay of concerns and themes in Walker’s writing: folklore and prophecy, place and space, history and politics, ge...

As accountability in education has become an increasingly prominent topic, teacher preparation programs are being asked to provide credible evidence that their teacher candidates can impact student learning.Teacher Work Samples, first developed 30 years ago, have emerged as an effective method of quantifying the complex set of tasks that comprise effective teaching and documenting the effectiveness of preservice teachers' impact on student learning. Hilda Rosselli, Mark Girod, and ...

One of the main reasons that the Jezebel spirit is able to successfully attack churches, marriages, families and any united front is because of our ignorance regarding that spirit. We have what can best be described as "standard information" and because of this, the Jezebel spirit is able to put on one of her many masks and slither into our lives time and time again. Jezebellion: The Warrior's Guide to Identifying the Jezebel Spirit is a revelatory guide designed to help you identify and d...

Sex, Lies and Soul Ties is a comprehensive guide to understanding the soul and how it responds to soul ties. This powerful and informative guide will help you understand:•The makeup of your body, spirit and soul•The reason so many marriages end in divorce•The truth about premarital sex•Why it takes a long time for some people to meet their God-ordained spouses•How to enjoy the best sex ever with your God-purposed spouse•How to be set free from ungo...

What if God never intended your marriage to merely survive but to become a HOT marriage?Many don't think the words hot and marriage go together, but God does. He designed marriage to be passionate, transformational, and deeply satisfying. Yet too many couples have lost the fire, given up too easily, or worse, given up on marriage altogether.In Hot Marriage, you will discover a fresh, deeply biblical perspective on marriage. This is not another bo...