Drawing from the latest scientific research, as well as numerous illustrative case studies, The Faith Factor offers convincing proof that religious practices can and do enhance the healing powers of medicine. And nationally renowned physician Dale A. Matthews offers a program any patient can follow to incorporate faith into their own healing.

Dr. Matthews points out that encouraging an integration of religious beliefs and practices in medical settings can have important benefits for the entire medical community?from patients and doctors to national health policy makers. He shows how...

Why did one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England leave his throne when Sweyn Forkbeard and the Vikings invaded? In less than forty years, England changed hands forever. How did the life of the boy-king Ethelred change English history? Connie Clark's biography of the king who paved the way for the Viking invasion answers these questions, while Jed Mickle's ingenious and energetic illustrations give us a fresh look at Ethelred and the colorful men and women who surrounded him during his reign. The Story of Ethelred correlates to Chapter 15 of The Story of the World, Volume 2.

A Simple Blueprint to an Extraordinary Life
"Joy After Fifty" is a treasure chest of principles and practices inspired by the science of happiness, positive psychology, the psychology of women, and timeless spiritual wisdom. In your purse, at your bedside, or in your office, this book will become a cherished companion, and a perfect gift for the women you love. Like unwrapping a present each week for an entire year, you will delight in discovering simple ways to:
Enhance vitality, mental clarity, loving relationships and inner peace Transform stress and fatigue into ease,...