America In So Many WordsThis book presents a unique historical view of American English. It chronicles year by year the contributions Americans have made to the vocabulary of English and the words Americans have embraced through the evolution of the nation. For important years from the settlement of Jamestown until 1750, and for every year from 1750 through 1998, a prominent word is analyzed and discussed in its historical context. The result is a fascinating survey of

a focus on spiritual values and character development

And other holistic and natural means

Wright once again challenges commonly held Christian beliefs as he did in his acclaimed Surprised by Hope

from navigating long-term couples and one-night stands

But some days it's harder than others to put that knowledge to good use

Like all peas

Can humanity break from its destructive patterns by understanding the very nature of thought and time

Zap-Proof Your Home: A room-by-room action plan to identify and neutralize the hidden sources of electropollution from your bedroom to your kitchen

author of A Long Strange Trip: The Inside History of the Grateful Dead

They’ll offer you a cup of mulled cider and the story of how they met—and they’ll share Ruth’s grandmother’s breathtaking adventures during the Second World War

and as Boaler argues so elegantly in the pages of this book

From the author of The Islanders comes a warm