Lisa Hamilton: 9 books

"As heat and pressure make diamonds out of coal, so pain and prayer have made this book a priceless gem." —Robert Owens Scott, Editor in Chief, Spirituality and Health Prayers for all in the midst of grief and sadness. As fixed-hour prayer gains in popularity among Christians of all persuasions, it...

Join Emmy and her twin daughters, Lizzy and Lucy, as they set out on a hiking journey through the forest. Along the way, they encounter unexpected surprises in the forest that ultimately change their lives. The adventure features excitement, fear, and fun. Emmys main objective is to give her twins...

Growing a vegetable garden has many benefits. Having a constant supply of fresh vegetables is one of the main advantages but growing a garden is also a way to get good quality exercise and helps to clear the mind of worldly issues. Read about the fun and valuable friendship that Jackson and Dr. Garrett...

Portraits of a Texas dairyman, a New Mexico rancher, and a North Dakota farmer who “embody the future of American agriculture” (Alice Waters).   A century of industrialization has left our food system riddled with problems. For solutions, we look to nutritionists and government agencies, scientists...

The Psalms have long been a staple in the devotional life of religious people. Composed thousands of years ago, they bring every emotion known to humankind—from anger to adoration—into the presence of God. In many monastic traditions all 150 Psalms are prayed each week. But those who live outside...

Innovation and Future Technology accepts scientifically rigorous research, regardless of novelty. Innovation and Future Technology’s broad scope provides a platform to publish primary research, including interdisciplinary and replication studies as well as negative results. This publication...

This unique collection of chapters takes the reader on a tour to explore innovative preservice and inservice teacher education practices from many regions of the United States, Canada and the world. Each of the chapters offers an authentic, documentary account of successful initiatives that break...

This book and its contributing scientists address core theoretical, conceptual, developmental, identity, and policy issues surrounding the changing ethnic profile of American families. Guided by the increasing number of cross-cultural adoptions, interracial marriages and the resulting multiethnic...

Medieval mystics have much wisdom to offer contemporary middle-aged women grappling with empty nests, evolving careers and relationships, spiritual growth, and physical issues. Mechthild, for example, began her writing career at the age of fifty. And Julian, referring to Christ as “our kind mother,...