First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This study focuses on the representation of the family in American drama, in particular, on various uses and conventions of the figure of the prodigal husband or son. It considers the lineage and function of this figure from the writings of Augustine, medieval iconography, Renaissance prodigal son plays, and temperance melodramas to such contemporary manifestations as television talk shows, the Recovery Movement, and plays by contemporary writers including Spalding Gray, Ntozake Shange, and Cherrie Moraga.

Captain Maximillian Blair had always hoped to discover there was life on other planets. His job at one of the government's most secure research facilities put him in the position to learn the truth, one way or another. When he met a stranger from the stars, he didn't expect to to be charged with discovering the man's secrets at any cost. Or to fall in love. How deadly would the truth prove to be? And can his love be the world's salvation or will it be its damnation?

This book serves to awaken mankind to open the line of communication with Spirit, Ascended Masters, Angelic Realms, your own High Self Committee and more. Powerful channeled information and techniques working for the highest good of all, in assisting mankind in empowering themselves to their highest spiritual potential and ascension. Providing a portal to connect with and hear spirit.

A collection of twelve moving, real-life stories in partnership with The Royal British Legion for the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. The tales in this collection all relate to the idea of homecoming in the immediate aftermath of WW2. Stories include a soldier coming home from war, child evacuees returning home, war brides going away to a new home and displaced persons being forced to find a new home country.

A handbook for welcoming inactive Catholics back to membership or participation in a parish community.