religious aspects

On May 17, 1968, a group of Catholic anti-war activists burst into a draft board in suburban Baltimore, stole hundreds of Selective Service records (which they called death certificates) and burned the documents in a fire fueled by homemade napalm. The Catonsville Nine became international news and were defended by radical attorney William Kuntsler in federal court. This book, written by a Catonsville native, offers the first comprehensive account of this key event in the protests against the Vietnam War.

Discusses how Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism view homosexuality, and how lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people of faith navigate within those traditions.

All the world knows what happened on September 11, 2001. And the Paris attacks of 2015 are just the latest in a string of terrorist attacks today. Bombings, hijackings, and mass shootings produce widespread fear and gain worldwide attention. Psychology students will gain insight into what motivates the terrorists behind these acts. Modern threats from cyberterrorism are also included in this title, which features psychological profiles, motivation, and often the ultimate capture of the terrorists. Readers will learn how killers are diagnosed and classified, and whether it is possible to treat or cure them.

Presents two Thanksgiving stories, including "Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message," a tribute to the natural world; and "The Pilgrims of Plimoth," which chronicles the arrival and daily activities of the Pilgrims in the New World.

"Two leading spiritual masters share their wisdom about living with joy even in the face of adversity, sharing personal stories and teachings about the science of profound happiness and the daily practices that anchor their emotional and spiritual lives."--OCLC.

Provides guidance on helping girls grow to be mentally, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually healthy.

Argues that radical sects of Christianity have inspired some of the most grotesque acts of violence in American history including the 1963 Birmingham Church bombing that killed four young girls; the "Mississippi Burning" murders of three civil rights workers in 1964; the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968, the Atlanta Child Murders in the late 1970s; and the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995.

"When Ali first meets Amirah, he notices everything about her--her hijab, her long eyelashes, and her red trainers--in the time it takes to have one look, before lowering his gaze. And, although Ali is still coming to terms with the loss of his mother and exploring his identity as a Muslim, and although Amirah has sworn never to get married, they can't stop thinking about each other. Can Ali and Amirah ever have a halal 'happily ever after'?"--Back cover.

Outlines the leadership structure, strategies, tactics, and recruitment methods of the Islamic terrorist group known as ISIS. Also addresses the lineage of the group, its ideological differences and rivalry with al-Qa'ida, and how its rapid growth has been facilitated by twentieth-first century technology.