D D Wright: 90 books
The Global Enterprise
Social Scientists and Their Work around the World
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2018
There are approximately 200 nations on Earth and the social sciences are being practiced in each one, yet too little of this global enterprise is known to Western, particularly American, social scientists. Drawing upon five years of experience as editor-in-chief of a major international encyclopedia...
Lost Souls
Manners and Morals in Contemporary American Society
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2018
What is the state of contemporary American morality? From their original conception in Christian scripture to their assimilation into Western culture, the 'Seven Deadly Sins' – lust, greed, envy, pride, and all the rest – have guided human morality, steering human behavior and psychology away...
Christians Are Hate-Filled Hypocrites...and Other Lies You've Been Told
A Sociologist Shatters Myths From the Secular and Christian Media
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2010
According to the media, the church is rapidly shrinking, both in numbers and in effectiveness. But the good news is, much of the bad news is wrong. Sociologist Bradley R. E. Wright uncovers what's really happening in the church: evangelicals are more respected by secular culture now than they were...
Victims of the Environment
Loss from Natural Hazards in the United States, 1970–1980
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
The research reported in this volume was designed to provide estimates of the extent of damages and injuries from certain natu ral hazards inflicted on households in the United States. In addi tion, it reports on sources of aid proffered to households and the extent to which there are differences...
by Richard D. Wright, Lawrence M. Ward
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2008
This book is a succinct introduction to the orienting of attention. Richard Wright and Lawrence Ward describe the covert orienting literature clearly and concisely, illustrating it with numerous high-quality images, specifically designed to make the challenging theoretical concepts very accessible....
The American Three-Party System
Hidden in Plain Sight
Language: English
Release Date: July 27, 2012
W. D. Wright has identified and provided a provocative discussion of the existence of the Corporate Political Party and a national three-party system, comprised of the CPP and the Republican and Democratic parties. Both the CPP and the three-party system have existed unknown to the American people...
Perimenopause - Preparing for the Change, Revised 2nd Edition
A Guide to the Early Stages of Menopause and Beyond
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2011
Every Woman's Guide to Taking Charge of the Change
Did you know that the symptoms associated with menopause can begin fifteen years prior to its onset? During this seldom-recognized stage—called perimenopause—many women may experience hot flashes, mood swings, irregular menstrual cycles, sleeping...
A Florida State of Mind
An Unnatural History of Our Weirdest State
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2019
A witty history of the state that's always in the news, for everything from alligator attacks to zany crimes.
There's an old clip of Bugs Bunny sawing the entire state of Florida off the continent—and every single time a news story springs up about some shenanigans in Florida, someone on...
God Moments
Recognizing and Remembering God's Presence in Your Life
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2011
In a society that often focuses on its negative experiences, Alan Wright offers a refreshing new perspective: the positive experiences we have daily are proof of God's active involvement in our lives. Alan encourages Christians needing hope to "remember God" -- to rediscover forgotten joyous memories...
The Counter-Reformation
Catholic Europe and the Non-Christian World
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2017
Modern scholarship has effectively demonstrated that, far from being a knee-jerk reaction to the challenges of Protestantism, the Catholic Reformation of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries was fuelled primarily by a desire within the Church to reform its medieval legacy and to re-enthuse its...
Upside
Surprising Good News About the State of Our World
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Many Christians have an impending sense of doom about our country and the world. But are their fears based on reality or myth? In this book Wright examines issues of concern to Christians, including poverty, sickness, sexual morality, the environment, and the global church. Did you know that global...
Mediastinal Tumors
Update 1995
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Primary mediastinal tumors are relatively rare. The relative incidence of these tumors indicates that neurogenic tumors are the most common tumor seen constituting 21 % of all cases, thymomas 19%, lymphomas 12.5%, germ cell tumors 10%, primary carcinomas 4.6%, mesenchymal tumors 6%, endocrine tumors...
National Service and Volunteerism
Achieving Impact in Our Communities
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2014
National service and volunteerism enjoy a rich history in the United States and an emergent future in other parts of the world. However, there remains relatively scant evidence of overall impact of national service programs and volunteer effectiveness. This condition continues to threaten national...
by Clifford D Wright
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2015
There is a need for a greater understanding of financial markets and investing, and this book is designed to meet this need by providing a sound theoretical and practical basis of money management. It will appeal to those wishing to explore issues fundamental to increased competency when investing,...