Steven Johnson: 56 books
Kissing in the Chapel, Praying in the Frat House
Wrestling with Faith and College
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2014
College is a time to learn, explore, and grow, but what does faith have to do with it? In this collection of essays, gifted writers in their twenties and early thirties reflect on their college years by telling stories—some hilarious, some heart-wrenching—on the intersection of faith and college.
At...
by Zimbell House Publishing, Tom Barlow, Justin Boote
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2017
Ever wonder what your neighbors are really like? What they may be hiding?
The Neighbors features twenty aspiring writers wishing to entertain you with their short stories inspired by these very questions. From humorous conflicts with the home owners association to a seedier malevolence, suspicious...
by Terry Bresnick MBA, Steven N. Tani PhD, Eric R. Johnson PhD
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2013
A ONE-OF-A-KIND GUIDE TO THE BEST PRACTICES IN DECISION ANALYSIS
Decision analysis provides powerful tools for addressing complex decisions that involve uncertainty and multiple objectives, yet most training materials on the subject overlook the soft skills that are essential for success in...
Diasporas
Concepts, Intersections, Identities
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2013
Featuring essays by world-renowned scholars, Diasporas charts the various ways in which global population movements and associated social, political and cultural issues have been seen through the lens of diaspora. Wide-ranging and interdisciplinary, this collection considers critical concepts shaping...
Strengths and Challenges of New Immigrant Families
Implications for Research, Education, Policy, and Service
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2009
Immigration to America is an issue that often sparks intense emotional reactions_from passion and compassion to anger and even rage. Often missing from the dialogue, however, is discussion of the strengths of immigrant newcomers_the abilities and positive characteristics they bring as individuals...
by Scott Calef, Dan Dinello, Don Fallis
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2016
The Who were one of the most memorable and influential of the 1960s British Invasion bands—memorable because of their loudness and because they destroyed instruments during performances, and influential because of their success in crafting “Power Pop” singles like “My Generation” and “I...
High King of Heaven
Theological and Practical Perspectives on the Person and Work of Jesus
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2018
Featuring contributions from Al Mohler, John MacArthur, Mark Dever, and more
Curating insights from some of America’s greatest Christian minds, High King of Heaven is a series of reflections on Christology, one of the church’s central doctrines. It contains essays from over twenty well-known...
The Amish and Technology
An Excerpt from The Amish
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
Limits on technology are the signature mark of twenty-first century Amish identity. Riding in horse-drawn buggies and living unplugged from the public grid unmistakably separate Amish people from mainstream Americans. Yet the Amish do not categorically condemn technology. Nor are they technologically...
From Rumspringa to Marriage
An Excerpt from The Amish
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
Rumspringa, literally translated as "running around," is a time when Amish youth socialize with their peers and are allowed some autonomy before officially joining the church as young adults. It has become one of the most recognized aspects of Amish life, both real and mythologized. During this time...
US Presidential Elections and Foreign Policy
Candidates, Campaigns, and Global Politics from FDR to Bill Clinton
Language: English
Release Date: April 14, 2017
While domestic issues loom large in voters' minds during American presidential elections, matters of foreign policy have consistently shaped candidates and their campaigns. From the start of World War II through the collapse of the Soviet Union, presidential hopefuls needed to be perceived as credible...
The Portland Edge
Challenges And Successes In Growing Communities
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2004
Portland, Oregon, is often cited as one of the mlivable cities in the United States and a model for "smart growth." At the same time, critics deride it as a victim of heavy-handed planning and point to its skyrocketing housing costs as a clear sign of good intentions gone awry. Which side is right?...
by John D. Joannopoulos, Steven G. Johnson, Joshua N. Winn
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2011
Since it was first published in 1995, Photonic Crystals has remained the definitive text for both undergraduates and researchers on photonic band-gap materials and their use in controlling the propagation of light. This newly expanded and revised edition covers the latest developments in the field,...
by Steven D. Johnson, Florian P. Schiestl
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2016
Mimicry is a classic example of adaptation through natural selection. The traditional focus of mimicry research has been on defence in animals, but there is now also a highly-developed and rapidly-growing body of research on floral mimicry in plants. This has coincided with a revolution in genomic...
by Steven C. Johnson
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2018
Bible Discoveries and Revelations is a compilation of Bible mysteries that the author was compelled to research and interpret himself due to his mistrust in individual church doctrines and their misguided Bible interpretations. The author asks this question: can two people look at the same evidence...