Lisa Brooks: 5 books

A compelling and original recovery of Native American resistance and adaptation to colonial America   With rigorous original scholarship and creative narration, Lisa Brooks recovers a complex picture of war, captivity, and Native resistance during the “First Indian War” (later named King Philip’s...

A frank and engaging exploration of the burgeoning academic field of environmental history Inspired by the pioneering work of preeminent environmental historian Donald Worster, the contributors to A Field on Fire: The Future of Environmental History reflect on the past and future of this discipline....

Taking It to the Streets: Public Theologies of Activism and Resistance is an edited volume that explores the critical intersection of public theology, political theology, and communal practices of activism and political resistance. This volume functions as a sister/companion to the text Religion and...

When done right, small-group instruction is a powerful tool for facilitating student understanding in K-5 mathematics. Throughout the book, best practices for small-group math instruction are addressed in detail, from planning tasks that encourage deep understanding to asking effective questions to...

All Leesa Ellis has to do is manage her younger sister's multi-million inheritance until she's old enough to handle it herself. But, with a sister like Andie, nothing is ever as easy as it seems.  Like youth pastor Johah McKnight. Leesa isn't sure which is more upsetting—Andie's attempt to chase after...