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A multifaceted portrait of the early American republic as seen through the lens of the Burr Conspiracy

In 1805 and 1806, Aaron Burr, former vice president of the newly formed American republic, traveled through the Trans-Appalachian West gathering support for a mysterious enterprise, for which he was arrested and tried for treason in 1807. This book explores the political and cultural forces that shaped how Americans made sense of the uncertain rumors and reports about Burr's intentions and movements, and examines what the resulting crisis reveals about their anxieties...

This nonsensationalist encyclopedia examines contemporary images of the devil and sorts out the many different forms these images take. Although much of the myths relating to Satan derive directly or indirectly from the Christian tradition, the key sources of diabolical images today are horror movies, heavy metal music, and conservative Christian literature.

This encyclopedia gives a brief overview depicting the history and transformation of the meaning of the Prince of Darkness, and 300 entries cover subjects like the angel of death, backward masking (messages revealed when songs are...

Since the early 1970s, alternative religious movements known as cults have been the focus of ever-increasing controversy in America. "Cults in America: A Reference Handbook" compares present-day cults to events in earlier American history, focusing on cults as a contemporary phenomenon. The key issue of mind control is covered, overviews of the most controversial churches, and biographies of their leaders are prominent features of this book. Legislative efforts and court decisions, particularly those surrounding the issue of religious liberty, are covered in detail.

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The definitive guide to keeping your project on time, under budget, and problem-free

In this Third Edition of The Project Manager's Desk Reference, top project management consultant James Lewis arms you with today's most comprehensive and understandable project management resources, showing you how to conduct a project of any size or nature-from the office move to building new facilities.

Using results-oriented language and easy-to-understand examples, this comprehensive, quick-reference guide presents specific situations taken from today's fast-moving business...

It was during his early education, courtesy of St. Veronica's Catholic School, that the seeds of disbelief were sown. Every lesson, every lecture, every function at the school was laced with the grace of God and the authority of the church. God could take care of you, but only with the permission of the church...One wrong move, one errant word, and damnation

An abuse victim struggles to overcome his traumatic childhood in James A. Lewis's heartrending debut novel, Stained.

Still reeling over the death of his sister, and constantly fighting with his overbearing...