List 34 of books by Elaine

Sweet Mysteries of Life

by Elaine Slater
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2016

The stories in this collection deal with life's quotidian mysteries. Almost all are true yet not true. Several are pure fantasy. In each, something has been set in motion that will change forever the lives of the protagonists in small or large ways. Often it is left to the reader to discover what...

Emancipatory Thinking

Simone de Beauvoir and Contemporary Political Thought

by Elaine Stavro
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2018

Most scholars have focused on The Second Sex and Simone de Beauvoir’s fiction, concentrating on gender issues but ignoring her broader emancipatory vision. Though Beauvoir’s political thinking is not as closely studied as her feminist works, it underpinned her activism and helped her navigate...

Relationship Coaching

The theory and practice of coaching with singles, couples and parents

by Yossi Ives, Elaine Cox
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2014

Relationship Coaching provides a comprehensive guide to coaching to achieve relationship success and enrichment in three main areas: to help single people to form and secure stable relationships, to assist couples seeking to enhance their relationship and to support parents looking to improve their...

Black, White, and Huckleberry Finn

Re-imagining the American Dream

by Elaine Mensh, Harry Mensh
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2013

This consequential book takes a hard, systematic look at the depiction of blacks, whites, and race relations in Mark Twain's classic novel, raising questions about its canonical status in American literature. Huckleberry Finn, one of the most widely taught novels in American literature, has...

Vulnerability and Adaptation to Drought on the Canadian Prairies

by Jose Armando Boninsegna, Barrie Bonsal, Darrell Corkal
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2016

Although there is considerable historical literature describing the social and economic impact of drought on the prairies in the 1930s, little has been written about the challenges presented by drought in more contemporary times. The drought of 2001-02 was, for example, the most recent large-area,...

Mother Massage

A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy

by Elaine Stillerman
Language: English
Release Date: August 14, 2013

A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy Massage is a sensuous, relaxing, and loving treatment that has the added bonus of being especially good for you. It’s the perfect way to reduce stress and promote general well-being. During pregnancy, your body is undergoing many changes,...

Traveling In and Out of Heaven

by Elaine Feuer
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2017

This is the story of my brother’s five-month battle against esophageal cancer, encompassing: the profound love between a brother and sister as they struggle with the torment of an unbearable illness; the love and support of family and friends; and the treacherous betrayal of a daughter. She exploited...

Food Synergy

Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well

by Elaine Magee
Language: English
Release Date: March 4, 2008

Over the past few years, scientists have made dramatic new breakthroughs in harnessing the healing power of foods. In addition to discovering which "superfoods" offer maximum health benefits, they now know that some nutrients pack a special healing wallop when eaten together rather than alone. In...

The Mystery of the Golden Amulet

by Elaine C. Briggs
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2011

ELAINE C. BRIGGS was born and raised in Minnesota. She and her husband Marvin lived in Colorado for fifteen years and returned to Minnesota in 1998. They have been in the business world all their lives but are now retired. They have been blessed with five children, fifteen grandchildren, and ten greatgrandchildren....

Putting Trials on Trial

Sexual Assault and the Failure of the Legal Profession

by Elaine Craig
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2018

Over the past few years, public attention focused on the Jian Ghomeshi trial, the failings of Judge Greg Lenehan in the Halifax taxi driver case, and the judicial disciplinary proceedings against former Justice Robin Camp have placed the sexual assault trial process under significant scrutiny. Less...

Guide to a Healthy Cat

by Elaine Wexler-Mitchell
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2007

Authoritative, easy-to-follow guidance in giving your cat the best possible care Written by the former president of the Academy of Feline Medicine and the proprietor of a feline-only veterinary clinic, Guide to a Healthy Cat is the definitive guide to feline well-being. Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell...

Sons and Daughters of Bangladesh

by Bumstead, Elaine
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014

Elaine Bumstead pulls back the curtain on the many ways Bangladeshi Christians are persecuted for their faith. She shares the stories of Bangladeshi children who must come to their own faith as they struggle to understand why their parents willingly suffer for the sake of Christ. Their testimonies paint...

Putting Meaning Back into Christmas for You and Your Loved Ones

by Elaine C. Ehrich
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2013

This book of Christmas Ministries contains poems, devotions, and spiritual readings which will put meaning back into Christmas for you and your loved ones. It will help bring the spirit of Christmas alive for anyone stressed out, burdened, or depressed by our holiday celebrations. It tells of the...

The Mystic Way of Evangelism

A Contemplative Vision for Christian Outreach

by Elaine A. Heath
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2017

Elaine Heath brings a fresh perspective to the theory and practice of evangelism by approaching it through contemplative spirituality. This thoroughly revised edition includes a new study guide. Praise for the First Edition Outreach Resource of the Year Award Winner "[Heath's]...