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A step-by-step guide to the traditional Shabbat Seder, containing the complete Hebrew, Hebrew transliterations, and English translations of the Shabbat Seder blessings and prayers. Designed to be used in conjunction with Shabbat: The Family Guide to Preparing for and Celebrating the Sabbath and its companion audiocassette of the blessings and songs

The Book describes the bitter controversy that erupted in 1982 when lead actor Edward Asner came under fire for his political beliefs regarding American involvement in El Salvador.

Carol Becker addresses issues concerning the rapidly growing number of women in positions of church leadership. She shows women how to communicate and influence decisions in a male world, names the gender traps and examines the unique perspective that women bring to leadership in the church, and explores communication strategies for women and men.

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Despite wide acceptance of the "Wesleyan quadrilateral", significant disagreements have arisen in both academic and church circles about the degree to which Scripture stood in a place of theological primacy for Wesley, or should do so for modern Methodists, and about the proper and appropriate methods of interpreting Scripture. In this important work, Scott J. Jones offers a full-scale investigation of John Wesley's conception and use of Scrip...

Jesus as depicted in the Fourth Gospel is remarkably dissimilar to the Jesus found in the synoptic gospels. In this book, Witherington places the Gospel of John within its proper literary, historical, social and theological contexts. What emerges is a compelling argument that the Gospel of John has an agenda for mission, in addition to concerns for discipleship and community life.

One of the hottest trends currently evolving, investment clubs are groups of ordinary people who pool their money to invest in the stock market. This easy-to-understand guide reveals the secrets of some of the country's leading clubs, explains how to start and run an investment club, offers savvy tips on building a portfolio, and more.

Embracing a life most people only dream about, Blair devoted her days as well as her nights to dancing on Broadway. Now an injury has sent her to a small town for six long months of recuperation. And there, unable to lose herself in her dancing, Blair is caught off guard by her attraction to her new landlord, Sean Garrett.

The title story, "The Hanging Tree, " is based on a true episode in Montana's gold-mining past. Three amazing characters meet: the cynical Doc Frail, the boy robber named Rune, whom Doc saves and enslaves, and Elizabeth, the young easterner who survives an Indian assault and comes under the care of Doc and Rune. In the gold-mining camp of Skull Creek Elizabeth becomes the mysterious Lucky Lady. A vigorous, psychological western, "The Hanging T...

The bestselling novel from America's premier cowboy poet. Cowboys Lick and Cody are on a quest to qualify for the rodeo national finals-and their widely entertaining, often hilarious adventure includes a smattering of sex, violence, intrigue, and the occasional philosophical rumination. These modern-day cowpokes-two chivalrous knights of the rope and range with a hankering for bucking broncos and for the female of the two-legged species-find m...

From the defense of Washington and the siege of Richmond, from Big Bethel to Cedar Creek, we observe the bravery and exploits of Vermont's farm-bred troops who turned the tide in pivotal battles to preserve the Union.More than 10 percent of Vermont's entire population-34, 238 Green Mountain men and boys-served in the war, sustaining one of the largest per capita losses incurred by a Northern state.

ELIZABETH BELL is Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the Unviersity of South Florida.LYNDA HAAS is Assistant Professor in the Writing Program at Ithaca College.LAURA SELLS is a doctoral student in the Department of Communication at the University of South Florida.

This is a much-needed how-to book for creating unique and creative worship resources, including prayers, hymns, and sermons.

What kind of day is it when thick snow is falling everywhere? Why, it's a glorious snowball day, of course! The author of Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf invites readers to pull on their mittens, head outside, grab some snow, and start rolling--but they'd better hurry, before the sun comes out! Full color.

The brilliant German mathematician Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), one of the founders of modern astronomy, revolutionized the Copernican heliocentric theory of the universe with his three laws of motion: that the planets move not in circular but elliptical orbits, that their speed is greatest when nearest the sun, and that the sun and planets form an integrated system. This volume contains two of his most important works: The Epitome of Copernic...

Provides a context for Thoreau, conscientious objection, Robert Bly, and Martin Luther King .... Excellent study". -- Choice

A book about meditation that shows readers how to nourish their souls, this work first looks at the life and principles of the Spanish Carmelite nun, Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), one of history's great mystics. It then examines Teresa's spiritual development along with the concepts and practices she developed to communicate with God through prayer and meditation. The author includes many exercises and charts to facilitate personal spiritual gr...

The radical underground environmental movement, Earth First! emerged in response to rapid commercial development of the American wilderness. Martha F. Lee provides a profound inquiry into the movement's apocalyptic doctrine and into its beliefs and strategies, which include some spectacular, dangerous, and often illegal activities.

Happy birthday, Carl! But can Mom surprise him? No way. As hard as Mom tries, Madeleine and her canine babysitter extraordinaire are hot on her trail, tasting the party punch, peeking at presents, and adding some of their own favorite decorations.

Plötzlich scheint alles möglich. Mitten im Leben halten die Menschen in Margriet de Moors Erzählungen oft inne und begeben sich erneut auf die Suche. Margriet de Moor ist eine hervorragende Erzählerin von ausgeprägten Feingefühl und tiefer psychologischer Glaubwürdigkeit. »Rückenansicht« war ihr Erstlingswerk und wurde sofort ein überwältigender Erfolg.