Book by Barton, David

An essential resource for anyone interested in our nation's religious heritage and the Founders' intended role for the American judicial system. Original Intent combines hundreds of quotes from primary sources with the author's exposition on hot topics such as revisionism, judicial activism, and separation of church and state. A substantial appendix encompasses full texts of the founding documents, biographical sketches of numerous Founders, and extensive reference notes.

Product Description: This book explores the social significance of letter writing. Letter writing is one of the most pervasive literate activities in human societies, crossing formal and informal contexts. Letters are a common text type, appearing in a wide variety of forms in most domains of life...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Product Description: The American judicial branch is out of control, dominating both the executive and legislative branches. This book reveals how the Founders restrained overactive courts, utilizing the only Constitutional tool available - impeachment...read more

Product Description: This edited collection of studies of literacy practices in social context is organized by themes, bringing together case studies focusing on the variety of uses of literacy in adult life, both within and outside formal education. The book is extensively illustrated and signposted with a clear, accessible format...read more

Product Description: This volume is concerned with supporting adult literacy world-wide by focusing on the local context. General papers explore what is meant by local literacies and the significance of language issues. Case studies from South Africa, Malta, The Solomon Islands, India and Uganda provide local examples of how literacy is related to language choice and language planning, and the role of international agencies...read more

Product Description: The Myth of Separation: What Is the Correct Relationship Between Church and State?

Product Description: The social functions of writing - such as personal letters, letters to officials, minutes of meetings - are the focus of this volume, which relates writing practices in the community to those in the domains of education and employment...read more

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Product Description: This book covers the question on whether TV affects children's and teenager's morals