Washington shows how the actions in the very first relationship involving Adam and Eve have a direct bearing on relationships today. Their decision thousands of years ago have given way to strategic tactics of the devil to destroy relationships. (Christian)

This book issues a call to forgiveness to those who have been wounded by their sinful fathers, and to fathers to heed the call of God in their lives before it is too late. (Christian)

Enka, a sentimental ballad genre, epitomizes for many the nihonjin no kokoro (heart/soul of Japanese). To older members of the Japanese public, who constitute enka's primary audience, this music--of parted lovers, long unseen rural hometowns, and self-sacrificing mothers--evokes a direct connection to the traditional roots of "Japaneseness." Overlooked in this emotional invocation of the past, however, are the powerful commercial forces that, since the 1970s, have shaped the consumption of enka and its version of national identity. Informed by theories of nostalgia, collective memory, cultural nationalism, and gender, this book draws on the author's extensive fieldwork in probing the practice of identity-making and the processes at work when Japan becomes "Japan."

Pastors Cry in the Dark is a much-needed book and should be a part of everyones library, whether they are in the ministry or a layperson. Dr. Forrest has pulled open the curtain to reveal a side of the ministry that the public never sees. She touches on one of the greatest challenges of leadershiphow to provide the security of those under you even when you are facing internal struggles due to the weight of leadership. This book not only provides hope for pastors by showing there is someone who understands the unmentioned struggles they face, but it is also a wonderful resource for the layperson by showing how many times your pastor is carrying a hidden burden he or she is unable to reveal. Armed with this knowledge, church members can be a blessing to their pastor by letting them know they have the support of their congregation during difficult times.

God's Rich Pattern is a series of meditations written for those who are struggling on their spiritual journey, to help them recognise and come to terms with this struggle. The author, who has lived an extraordinary life despite having cerebral palsy and defective sight, believes that though we don't always know the path that God is leading us down, we should be open to how our lives can be enriched by his pattern, which is woven into everything we do.