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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, was once synonymous with steel. But after the factories closed, the city bet its future on a new industry: casino gambling. On the site of the former Bethlehem Steel plant, thousands of flashing slot machines and digital bells replaced the fires in the blast furnaces and the shift change whistles of the industrial workplace. From Steel to Slots tells the story of a city struggling to make sense of the ways in which local jobs, landscapes, and identities are transformed by global capitalism.

Postindustrial redevelopment often makes a clean break with a...

The origins and development of the Divine Office are traced through both Eastern and Western branches of the Church, providing a wealth of historical and liturgical information.

From the small beginnings of a few Christians in New Testament Jerusalem, the prayer of the Church spread, changing and evolving as it met and was assimilated by different cultures.

This classic study is a major resource for the liturgical scholar.

Why have democratic governments failed to take serious steps to reduce carbon emissions despite dire warnings and compelling evidence of the profound and growing threat posed by global warming?

Most of the writing on global warming is by scientists, academics, environmentalists, and journalists. Kevin Taft, a former leader of the opposition in Alberta, brings a fresh perspective through the insight he gained as an elected politician who had an insider's eyewitness view of the role of the oil industry. His answer, in brief: The oil industry has captured key democratic institutions in...

- Jonathan Matusitz

Ever wonder what Muslims worldwide really think about America?

This fast-paced docu-novel treats Islam like never before and tells us exactly what Muslims think. It traces the global creep of the religion and how, why and about when it will consume America. Based on facts, current and future demographics, and the experiences and conversations the author has had with Muslims globally, it chronicles the Islam creep from...

Veteran teacher Kyle Taft uses his firsthand experience of stress in the classroom, combined with his pastoral knowledge of God's Word to guide you on a step-by-step journey to a stress-free life. Follow these biblical principles for letting go of stress. Although primarily aimed at teachers, this is a valuable resource for anyone trying to cope with stress.