In Saving Childhood, cultural critic Michael Medved and his wife, psychologist Diane Medved, provide positive and practical strategies for parents who struggle every day with a society that seems perversely determined to frighten and corrupt its young. They explore and explain today's assault on innocence, which now menaces our children from four directions--the media, schools, peers, and most destructively, parents themselves. This book provides both general and detailed suggestions on how to overcome each of these influences and give our children the most precious gift of all--a secure, hopeful, and protected childhood. The Medveds argue that the destruction of innocence among today's young arises From the good intentions of some of the most "enlightened" elements in this society, who believe we must warn children about--rather than protect them from--the harsh Facts of a cruel and often violent world. But Saving Childhood provides powerful evidence that a healthy society, and the psychological health of each individual, requires a period of nourishing and sheltering in order to instill confidence and security in each new generation. In this vital wake-up call, the Medveds provide a clear, practical, and uplifting blueprint for rescuing the enchantment of youth. They suggest that rather than stressing danger and despair to our children, we should emphasize gratitude, clear standards of behavior with predictable results, and a sense of home as sanctuary. Both shocking and hopeful, Saving Childhood empowers parents to restore the key elements of childhood innocence--security, a sense of wonder, and optimism--that should be honored as the precious birthright of every American child.

The Armor of God, maintaining and extending your covering, praying correctly to guarantee an answer, spiritual ramifications of fasting, and strongholds are some, but not all, of the subjects within these pages. The largest chapter in the book is on the Armor of God. You are shown why you cannot pray the Armor on. You are given detailed instructions on how we put it on and keep it on. This is one of the most in-depth teachings on the Armor of God that you will find. In other chapters, we will deal with understanding and answering fundamental questions: How do you maintain your covering, which is God's protection over believers? How do you extend your covering over your children? Why are your prayers not being answered? Christians have adopted rituals and traditions that are ungodly and are not aware of it. Do you realize that when we pray with palms together, it actually symbolizes a rejection of God? The palm prayer is nowhere in the Bible, and when you read about its origins, you will be shocked. Yet, palms together is how most parents teach their children to pray. Assault on Innocence breaks down Biblical teaching on the proper way to pray to ensure that our prayers are answered. How does fasting affect demonic spirits, and how is it tied into God's commandment that His people are not to drink blood? Assault on Innocence reveals the truth of why we fast: "You don't fast to move God, you fast to hear God. You do not fast to tell God what you need Him to do. You fast to quiet the flesh so you can hear clearly what God needs you to do." What is a strong hold, how are they built up, and even more importantly, how do we tear them down? What really happened with Cain and Able? How does the story of the two brothers hide one of the most powerful teachings on spiritual warfare in scripture, which deals with the spiritual contracts and covenants we sign with the enemy through our mouths? What happens spiritually when we sin? How to get delivered, and stay delivered? Assault on Innocence answers these vital questions. I had a vision and saw these words in big block letters in my mind: "Assault on Innocence." For those of you that have had visions, you know God will show you something and then will download more information into your spirit. Therefore, I knew this was the title of the book He wanted me to write. This is not just a book about protecting your children. Assault on Innocence is a detailed preparation guide for all Christians who want to know how to protect themselves and their families from the assaults of the enemy. God wants every believer to know that before you can effectively protect your children, you must first know how to protect yourself. This book is about spiritual warfare. Assault on Innocence differs from many other books in that it is totally scriptural based with testimonies to confirm Biblical teachings on each subject. If you are a Christian who has received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and you have noticed twitching or vibrations on your body the book tells you what they are, how they affect you, and how to resolve them. I have had someone reading the book call me screaming, blown away by what God gave me. I have had a minister open the book and jump because he felt the anointing all over his body. One reader proclaimed this book will change your life. One woman of God said, "Awesome download from heaven!" She went on to tell me that, "The book is truly a blessing!! That's from the heart. Not just to encourage you, but it's a fact." Please read and share with your friends and loved ones. I promise this book will be a blessing to you. Every Christian family needs to know the information contained within these pages. All glory to God! Who teaches like Him? No one! May the blessings of the Lord overtake you.

With the rise in divorce and child custody battles, child abuse charges have become a weapon of choice, often times false, and it is these accusations that are tearing apart lives, affecting all involved. The Child Welfare system supposedly designed to help children is actually helping children to destroy their lives. This book affords those falsely accused and their defence attorneys, who often find themselves in a 3-ring circus...juvenile, family and/or criminal courts, a vehicle for countering and defeating abuse allegations. The book is a life jacket for the falsely accused parent and inexperienced attorney. Dean Tong is an internationally known forensic consultant on related child abuse, domestic violence and child custody cases.

Poignant and chilling by turns, The Opposite of Innocent is award-winning author Sonya Sones’s most gripping novel in verse yet. It’s the story of a girl named Lily, who’s been crushing on a man named Luke, a friend of her parents, ever since she can remember. Luke has been away for two endless years, but he’s finally returning today. Lily was only twelve when he left. But now, at fourteen, she feels transformed. She can’t wait to see how Luke will react when he sees the new her. And when her mother tells her that Luke will be staying with them for a while, in the bedroom right next to hers, her heart nearly stops. Having Luke back is better than Lily could have ever dreamed. His lingering looks set Lily on fire. Is she just imagining them? But then, when they’re alone, he kisses her. Then he kisses her again. Lily’s friends think anyone his age who wants to be with a fourteen-year-old must be really messed up. Maybe even dangerous. But Luke would never do anything to hurt her...would he? In this powerful tale of a terrifying leap into young adulthood, readers will accompany Lily on her harrowing journey from hopelessness to hope.

While national crime rates have recently fallen, crimes committed by women have risen 200 percent, yet we continue to transform female violence into victimhood by citing PMS, battered wife syndrome, and postpartum depression as sources of women?s actions. When She Was Bad convincingly overturns these perceptions by telling the stories of such women as Karla Faye Tucker, who was recently executed for having killed two people with a pickax; Dorothea Puente, who murdered several elderly tenants in her boarding house; and Aileen Wuornos, a Florida woman who shot seven men. Patricia Pearson marshals a vast amount of research and statistical support from criminologists, anthropologists, psychiatrists, and sociologists, and includes many revealing interviews with dozens of men and women in the criminal justice system who have firsthand experience with violent women. When She Was Bad is a fearless and superbly written call to reframe our ideas about female violence and, by extension, female power.