The question typically asked about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is whether it works. However, an issue of equal or greater significance is why it is supposed to work. The Healing Gods: Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Christian America explains how and why CAM entered the American biomedical mainstream and won cultural acceptance, even among evangelical and other theologically conservative Christians, despite its ties to non- Christian religions and the lack of scientific evidence of its efficacy and safety. Before the 1960s, most of the practices Candy Gunther Brown considers-yoga, chiropractic, acupuncture, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, meditation, martial arts, homeopathy, anticancer diets-were dismissed as medically and religiously questionable. These once- suspect health practices gained approval as they were re- categorized as non-religious (though generically spiritual) health-care, fitness, or scientific techniques. Although CAM claims are similar to religious claims, CAM gained cultural legitimacy because people interpret it as science instead of religion. Holistic health care raises ethical and legal questions of informed consent, consumer protection, and religious establishment at the center of biomedical ethics, tort law, and constitutional law. The Healing Gods confronts these issues, getting to the heart of values such as personal autonomy, self-determination, religious equality, and religious voluntarism.

In The Future of Evangelicalism in America, thematic chapters on culture, spirituality, theology, politics, and ethnicity reveal the sources of the movement's dynamism, as well as significant challenges confronting the rising generations. A collaboration among scholars of history, religious studies, theology, political science, and ethnic studies, the volume offers unique insight into a vibrant and sometimes controversial movement, the future of which is closely tied to the future of America.

Immerse your fantasy in the Winter Wonderland of a child queen left to reign an icy kingdom. Orphaned at an early age, she united the land with the help of its people and her father's spirit, which speaks to her through a magical buck. A story of inner strength and perseverance, a story to stir the heart, speaking to all generations.

Peace of Mind is a short book of inspirational poetry from the pen of newcomer Candy Brown. She has been writing poetry for years and, we believe, has a very worthwhile collection to share. Very spiritual and inspirational, Peace of Mind is a wonderful change from the overly-emotional ranting poetry of the modern times. Treat yourself to a relaxing experience, you will be glad you did.

There is Love and then there is Love. Everyone is familiar with the first kind, the kind that takes your breath away from time to time. A few very lucky people get to experience the kind of love that takes your breath away and never gives it back. The Red Red Rose is a book about exactly that kind of love. Immerse yourself in the poetry of love; your spirit will be renewed.

"COCO And Friends, The story of a capuchin monkey and his adventures" is primarily based on actual events and primates who were rescued and now inhabit the newly developed and open to tourist (fall 2010), Monkey Jungle of Dominicanana, located in Sosua, Dominican Republic. Coco, being the first adopted capuchin monkey runs the show down in their grotto, so he believes. After his friends all start ganging up on him and ignoring him because he teases others, sticks his tongue out at everyone and steals things from the tourist because he believes he is a human primate and better than his friends, Coco decides he has no choice but to run away from home. The story chronicles his adventures as he seeks out to experience all of the things that he has heard the tourist talking about while visiting them in the jungle. Coco fly's a plane, then takes a few cars for a spin. Meanwhile, he stumbles upon a nice house with a great big swimming pool. He introduces himself to the family dog and then takes a swim before heading inside to find that no-one is home. All excited, he immediately begins the search for the refrigerator he has heard about, as he is starving. He winds up in the dryer, the dishwasher and then finally finds the infamous refrigerator. It is all he had ever dreamed it would be and he enjoys himself immensely before washing up in the sink. As he begins to really miss his freiends back in the jungle, he feels sad and he searches for other adventures to keep him occupied. He dances to a few of his favorite tunes on their ipod, then heads for the closet and enjoys a fashion show with the human primates baby clothes that he finds. Just as he lies down to relax awhile he hears voices, the human kind and they are getting louder by the second. There is more than one. Coco begins to get really nervous. What follows is an experience he nor they will ever forget. It will make you smile, laugh and leave you with such a feeling of excitement that you will want to go and visit Coco and all of his friends in person. And fortunately, you actually can.

In The Future of Evangelicalism in America, thematic chapters on culture, spirituality, theology, politics, and ethnicity reveal the sources of the movement's dynamism, as well as significant challenges confronting the rising generations. A collaboration among scholars of history, religious studies, theology, political science, and ethnic studies, the volume offers unique insight into a vibrant and sometimes controversial movement, the future of which is closely tied to the future of America.