Piety, Politics, and Pluralism skillfully confronts the question: Is liberal democracy hostile to religion or is it compatible with the rights of believers? Prominent scholars analyze the controversy about religious freedom by examining two areas at the intersection of religion and politics in contemporary American society: the Supreme Court's 1990 decision in Oregon v. Smith and the events of the 2000 presidential campaign. Their essays remind us that in an increasingly pluralistic society, Americans must work continually to reconcile religious commitment and political obligation. Piety, Politics, and Pluralism is a groundbreaking work that will be indispensable to students of religion and politics, American politics, and constitutional law.

Originally from Haiti, Serge Toussaint moved to New York when he was 12, and then moved to Miami as a young adult. He has been painting Miami's neighborhoods since his arrival. He is a talented artist with a knack for painting immense portraits and vibrant scenes. This book shows his artwork throughout Miami-Dade. His commentary accompanies the photography of Rachel Goldberg. Press release: Miami, FL.-Haitian artist Serge Toussaint's murals, painted on various buildings throughout Miami's Little Haiti, have become as much a part of the community as the people, shops, and restaurants that span the twenty something block radius located just north of the Design District. Photographer and editor Rachel Goldberg recently published a book of Toussaint's murals that not only provides a visually compelling tale of the artist's body of work, but also commentary, a commentary as colorful and lively as his murals, from the artist himself. Toussaint's murals reflect Little Haiti everyday life- the images of the botanicas, Martin Lutehr King portraits on the street titled so, images of Tupac and Notorious BIG in Overtown. He wants the viewer to think that anything in any area- politics, graffiti, beauty salon advertisements - can be turned into art. Miami Muralist is dedicated to Toussaint's mother who passed away in 2009. He writes, "She started seeing growth, she started being proud of me, and I stopped being the bad guy." A list of locations with the exact addresses where Toussaint's work can be seen is cited on the back two pages of the book. And a portion of each sale will be donated to relief efforts to help rebuild Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.

For the first time outside of New York City's renowned Galeria De La Vega, 102 St. Marks Place, artist James De La Vega can be admired for his artistic talent and persona. "Discovering New York Artist De La Vega" provides over 100 pages of pictures and commentary. This coffee table book introduces readers to the provocative and exciting work of New York painter De La Vega. Chances are, if you are not already a fan, after exploring these pages you will become part of De La Vega's movement.

First time college students across the nation are often required to take the "College Placement Test." "F1rst Guide for the College Placement Test (CPT)" is the much needed CPT guide and review for these students, answering broad and specific administrative test questions. This book helps students familiarize themselves with the CPT prior to being administered the test and offers students the option to review test format, skills, tips and the types of questions on the CPT. Students have several testing options when choosing to enter either a community college or 4-year college. The well known SAT(r) and ACT(r) are common entrance tests, but the CPT is often the test needed for placement. The CPT determines placement in college level courses like math, reading and writing. It is to the students' advantage to perform as well and accurately as possible on the CPT thus ensuring proper class selection. This book is the best CPT tool availa