Patricia Davis provides a resource for paren ts, teachers and other responsible adults, identifying and a nalysing the problems, situations and misfortunes that may b efall girls of adolescent age. '

Making the Difference is the first book ever to examine the category of gender as it has been and is now understood in the social sciences and its pertinence for religion and theology. One of the most significant phenomena within Western Christianity over the last generation has been the emergence of feminism and feminist theology. They are sparked by such issues as inclusive language, understandings of God, ordination of women, patriarchal patterns reflected in Christian traditions, and the role of women's experience in religion. Yet, in confronting all these concerns, feminist reflections...

Why are so many children still not learning in spite of more money being spent on education and stricter accountability standards? Most educational programs overlook what the author through her extensive and varied experience has found to be eight essential principles of learning. Beatitudes of Learning is a consciousness raising book for parents, teachers, and adults to aid in creating successful learning environments for all ages. Full of real life examples and anecdotes, including biographies of famous people who overcame learning challenges when growing up, this book provides a powerful...