"An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion provides an overview of sociological theories of contemporary religious life. Some chapters are organized according to topic. Others offer brief presentations of classical and contemporary sociologists from Karl Marx to Zygmunt Bauman and their perspectives on social life, including religion. Throughout the book, illustrations and examples are taken from several religious traditions."--BOOK JACKET.

Domestic travel is hot this season, as more and more Americans discover the pleasure of packing up and hitting the road. Fodor's has the guides for every traveler in every region. With Fodor's Road Guide USA to get them there, Compass American for the history of the region, and Gold Guides for dining, lodging, and shopping options, your customers will never make a wrong turn. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Covering cities, states, and regions of the United States, these richly illustrated handbooks capture the character and culture of important American destinations, along with topical essays, color maps, and capsule reviews of restaurants and hotels.

"Effective Personal Communication Skills for Public Relations analyses how to transform your communications by managing the way you think, act, create messages and network. Covering the 'soft skills' of communications practice, it identifies the key elements used by outstanding communicators. This essential guide offers practical advice and guidance on understanding new trends and challenges facing communicators, particularly in the use of word-of-mouth, networking and branding."--BOOK JACKET.

Compass Baostom is full of georgeous photography, well-organized neighborhood-by-neighborhood descriptions, literary extracts, and maps.

Author Nat Burt, son of pioneering ranchers, roams the state where the myth of the cowboy was born. This entertainingly written guide captures this high, wide, and handsome land where tales of Indians, pioneers, gunslingers, cattle barons, cowboys, and other characters of the Old West are still a part of daily life.

Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Compass Pacific Northwest covers everything there is to see and do -- plus gorgeous full-color photographs; a wealth of archival images; topical essays and literary extracts; detailed color maps; and capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants. These insider guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of Pacific Northwest.