In the rational modern world, belief in the supernatural seemingly has been consigned to the worlds of entertainment and fantasy. Yet belief in other... worldly phenomena, from poltergeists to telepathy, remains strong, as Gillian Bennett's research shows. Especially common is belief in continuing contact with, or the continuing presence of, dead family members. Bennett interviewed women in Manchester, England, asking them questions about ghosts and other aspects of the supernatural. (Her discussion of how her research methods and interview techniques evolved is in itself valuable.) She first published the results of the study in the well-received Traditions of Belief: Women and the Supernatural, which has been widely used in folklore and women's studies courses. "Alas, Poor Ghost!" extensively revises and expands that work. In addition to a fuller presentation and analysis of the original field research and other added material, the author, assisted by Kate Bennett, a gerontological psychologist, presents and discusses new research with a group of women in Leicester, England. Bennett is interested in more than measuring the extent of belief in other worldly manifestations. Her work explores the relationship between narrative and belief. She anticipated that her questions would elicit from her interviewees not just yes or no replies but stories about their experiences that confirmed or denied notions of the supernatural. The more controversial the subject matter, the more likely individuals were to tell stories, especially if their answers to questions of belief were positive. These were most commonly individualised narratives of personal experience, but they contained many of the traditional motifs and other content, including belief in the supernatural, of legends. Bennett calls them memorates and discusses the cultural processes, including ideas of what is a "proper" experience of the supernatural and a "proper" telling of the story, that make them communal as well as individual. These memorates provide direct and vivid examples of what the storytellers actually believe and disbelieve. In a final section, Bennett places her work in historical context through a discussion of case studies in the history of supernatural belief.

Build a Marriage of Lasting Love Finally a practical, easy-to-read book that deals with real marital issues from a Christian perspective! Soundly based... on both biblical principles and marital research, A Lasting Promise is a must read for any couple who wants to upgrade their marriage and make it a promise for life! --David and Claudia Arp, authors of The Second Half of Marriage This essential resource offers Christian couples, a well-researched and proven method for dealing with conflicts and resolving problems in their marriage. A Lasting Promise offers solutions to common problems--facing conflicts, problem solving, improving communication, and dealing with core issues--within a religious framework. With the ultimate purpose of upholding the sanctity of marriage, the book is filled with stories that reflect the sacred teachings of the scripture. The strategies outlined can help Christian couples to improve communication, understand commitment, bring more fun into their relationship, and even enhance their sex life. This book will serve as an invaluable resource for all couples who want to honor and preserve the holy sacrament of their union.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures,... errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

A Latin Grammar gives clear, concise, and easily understood explanations of all the key points of Latin grammar. With additional features such as a... glossary of grammatical terms, a vocabulary list covering all the Latin words found in the main text, study tips, and notes on Roman dates, money, weights and measures, and names, it ensures that students have all the support they need to complement their language learning. A Latin Grammar also offers hundreds of example sentences illustrating grammatical points, an explanation of literary terms, and an invaluable guide to pronunciation. This handy reference helps students bring this influential language to life.

Comprising selections from Aulus Gellius, Nepos, Caesar, and Phaedrus, this college-level reader serves as a bridge between the beginning Latin... student's text and the Orations of Cicero. Substantial notes explain new grammatical constructions and historically situate the people, places, and institutions mentioned in the excerpts. An outline reviews grammar the student should know, using examples taken from, or based upon, the text.

An ideal text for those who have completed two years of high school Latin, this volume makes extensive use of parallels, contrasts, and comparison in... its depiction of Alexander the Great's life. Originally published as a Cambridge Elementary Classic, this concise book includes an introduction providing a sketch of Alexander's career, along with notes on the text, maps, extensive vocabulary, and illustrations. But aside from its value as a textbook, this is a highly entertaining look at a historic figure who truly deserved the title of 'Great.' Quintus Curtius Rufus created a stylistic gem in this colorful biography, offering a vibrant portrait that captures both the heroic and the tyrannical Alexander. Also available:The Adventures of the Monkey Pilosus Naso: Res Gestae Simii Pilosi Nasonis - ISBN 0865164533Apuleius: The Metamorphoses, Book 1 - ISBN 0865164843Caesar's War in Alexandria: Bellum Civile Iii. 102-112 Bellum Alexandrinum 1-33 - ISBN 0865162190For over 30 years Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers has produced the highest quality Latin and ancient Greek books. From Dr. Seuss books in Latin to Plato's Apology, Bolchazy-Carducci's titles help readers learn about ancient Rome and Greece; the Latin and ancient Greek languages are alive and well with titles like Cicero's De Amicitia and Kaegi's Greek Grammar. We also feature a line of contemporary eastern European and WWII books. Some of the areas we publish in include: Selections From The Aeneid Latin Grammar & Pronunciation Greek Grammar & Pronunciation Texts Supporting Wheelock's Latin Classical author workbooks: Vergil, Ovid, Horace, Catullus, Cicero Vocabulary Cards For AP Selections: Vergil, Ovid, Catullus, Horace Greek Mythology Greek Lexicon Slovak Culture And History

After an arrest, the major concern of most law enforcement officers is how to obtain the right result while making the courtroom experience less... traumatic. A Law Enforcement Officer's Guide to Testifying in Court will take the fear and mystery out of courtroom proceedings. Officers will learn how to become excellent witnesses, what to anticipate during cross-examination, tricks used by lawyers at trial, and much more. With 24 years of experience as a trial court judge and prosecutor, James M. Vukelic offers practical advice on testifying effectively in court. This book represents knowledge gained from discussions with thousands of jurors and scores of attorneys, observations from the bench, and research. It is peppered with examples, many of them excerpted from actual trials. Using an informal style, the author shows officers how to shine on cross-examination, use rules of court to their advantage, and improve their communication skills. A Law Enforcement Officer's Guide to Testifying in Court also illustrates how to handle depositions and describes trial procedures from an insider's view. The author explains how officers can best prepare for their day in court and how they can ethically assist the prosecutor in making a stronger case. This book will take the reader through every step of the judicial process, from writing an arrest report through trial. Whether the reader has never been to court or testified dozens of times, A Law Enforcement Officer's Guide to Testifying in Court will improve the ability to communicate with and persuade a judge and jury. Ultimately, this book will help the judicial system operate more fairly.

Despite the apparent progress in women's legal status, the law retains a profoundly male bias, and as such contributes to the pervasive violence and... injustice against women. In A Law of Her Own, the authors propose to radically change law's fundamental paradigm by introducing a "reasonable woman standard" for measuring men's behavior. Advocating that courts apply this standard to the conduct of men-and women-in legal settings where women are overwhelmingly the injured parties, the authors seek to eliminate the victimization and objectification of women by dismantling part of the legal structure that supports their subordination. A woman-based legal standard-focusing on respect for bodily integrity, agency, and autonomy-would help rectify the imbalance in how society and its legal system view sexual and gender-based harassment, rape, stalking, battery, domestic imprisonment, violence, and death. Examining the bias of the existing "reasonable person" standard through analysis of various court cases and judicial decisions, A Law of Her Own aims to balance the law to incorporate women's values surrounding sex and violence.

This book dramatically chronicles the significant events that led Morris Dees to the front lines of the civil rights struggle and his ongoing crusade... against hate groups.This is the story of the courageous and often lonely journey of a skilled and controversial trail lawyer whose career has paralleled a nation's struggle to ensure freedom and equality for all its citizens.

Whether you are starting law school or preparing to start the practice of law, you need to learn the essential skills and theory of your trade. A Lawyer... Writes puts the reader in the place of a first-year attorney tasked with real life assignments. In doing so, it teaches law students not only how to succeed in law school, but also how to succeed in the practice of law. The book uses graphics and visual samples to demonstrate the variety of ways in which attorneys write effectively, showing best practices in both traditional and electronic environments. Speaking to its reader in a straightforward manner, A Lawyer Writes communicates essential skills and theories so that they will be retained for a lifetime of legal practice.

A Layperson's Guide to Preservation Law offers a look at the various laws and regulations that protect historic resources, as well as laws governing... nonprofit organizations and museum properties.

A premier playwright, Edward Albee is also a gifted director. Albee in Performance details Albee's directorial vision and how that vision animates his... plays. Having had extraordinary access to Albee as director, Rakesh H. Solomon reveals how Albee has shaped his plays in performance, the attention he pays to each aspect of theater, and how his conception of the key plays he has directed has evolved over a five-decade career. Solomon pays careful attention to the major works, from The American Dream and Zoo Story to Albee's best-known work, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, as well as to later plays such as Marriage Play and Three Tall Women. The book also includes interviews with Albee and his collaborators on all aspects of staging, from rehearsal to performance.