In this ground-breaking book, D. Michael Quinn masterfully reconstructs an earlier age, finding ample evidence for folk magic in nineteenth-century New England, as he does in Mormon founder Joseph Smith’s upbringing. Quinn discovers that Smith’s world was inhabited by supernatural creatures whose existence could be both symbolic and real. He explains that the Smith family’s treasure digging was not unusual for the times and is vital to understanding how early Mormons interpreted developmen...

Early in the twentieth century, it was possible for Latter-day Saints to have lifelong associations with businesses managed by their leaders or owned and controlled by the church itself. For example, one could purchase engagement rings from Daynes Jewelry, honeymoon at the Hotel Utah, and venture off on the Union Pacific Railroad, all partially owned and run by church apostles.Families could buy clothes at Knight Woolen Mills. The husband might work at Big Indian Copper or Bullion-...

Knowledge evolution punctuates the previous equilibrium of society and requires us to develop adaptive solutions. One new rule is that as the discovery of new knowledge grows more difficult, more complex organizational and institutional arrangements have to be adopted.Knowledge growth is accelerating because not only are there more creative individuals and organizations developing radical innovations, but also innovative regions are facilitating both of these trends. The discussion...

From one of the most gifted and beloved storytellers of her time comes a riveting new novel of suspense where one woman’s picture-perfect island sanctuary reveals itself to be filled with dangers …At twenty-nine, Alison Marshall is ready to find a place to call home. With no family and no ties, she’s drifted from one small Florida town to another since high school, working odd jobs, saving hard, and building a nest egg. Once she finds theright place to settle down, she’ll kn...

Everyone wants more money! But the problem is that in today’s economy, saving is no longer the best strategy to retire rich! Instead, we live in a world where the corporate machine demands that we trade valuable hours of our life for dollars! The problem is that as we trade our hours in exchange for dollars, we are only making our bosses richer! Is there any way that we can get ahead in this new, digital economy? Absolutely! With No Limit Income, you will be able to learn all of the digita...

Applying statistical concepts to biological scenarios, this established textbook continues to be the go-to tool for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates studying biostatistics or experimental design in biology-related areas. Chapters cover linear models, common regression and ANOVA methods, mixed effects models, model selection, and multivariate methods used by biologists, requiring only introductory statistics and basic mathematics. Demystifying statistical concepts with clear, jargo...

A Clinician’s Guide to ADHD in Women provides readers with a toolbox of strategic therapeutic approaches for diagnosing, treating, and working with women with ADHD.Clinicians are guided through an integrative approach to identifying and treating women with ADHD, including explorations of hormonal factors and psychiatric conditions that accompany ADHD in women. The psychotherapueutic approach outlined in this guide is pragmatic and solution-focused, including gender-sensiti...

MaceFind a wife, or watch my sisters pay the price. That's the ultimatum from my cruel father.None of the women he has in mind interests me, and the only one I want hates me.But fate intervenes when Cassia witnesses a crime that could cost her life… and I'm the only one who can save her.In the world of the rich and powerful, wives are protected, and I've just found a solution to both of our problems.I've wanted Cassia for years. And ...

Medieval Catholic political philosophy was born in an age of crisis, with the collapse the Roman Empire, and the ensuing vacuum created in the wake of its demise. The goal of Medieval Catholic Political Philosophy: A History of Catholic Political Philosophy: Volume I is to show the alternatives for restoration of a genuine political philosophy inspired by Catholic thought that could revive notions of citizenship, of nationhood, and of a fruitful relationship betw...

Singular and star-studded writings on America’s neon-lit playgroundAt once a Technicolor wonderland and the embodiment of American mythology, Las Vegas exists at the Ground Zero of a reverence for risk-taking and the transformative power of a winning hand. Jake Johnson edits a collection of short essays and flash ideas that probes how music-making and soundscapes shape the City of Second Chances. Treating topics ranging from Cher to Cirque de Soleil, the contributo...

He'd done the old man proud. By leaping into the path of danger, Matt Jensen foiled a train robbery in Colorado and the governor himself presented him with a public reward. But what started on the rails has stayed on the rails—and taken on a life of its own. Now, a frustrated outlaw and his murderous posse have struck again—this time kidnapping the governor's niece. With the power of the law behind him, Matt Jensen, the last mountain man, is riding toward a town called Braggadocio. That's ...

In a postnuclear America, John Rourke learns of a secret attack by neo-fascist commandos that could cripple the new free world. With the fate of Hawaii in the balance, he marshals his SEAL and TAC teams for a counterattack. But when the evil of Nazism fights its way back from the brink of destruction, John Rourke will find himself pushed to the very edge, and beyond.