Books with author M.M. Eboch

Recently, cults have been a source of fascination, with various television shows, movies, and books portraying them in lurid detail. However, cults have existed since ancient history, and many new religious movements have proven to be harmless. What distinguishes a cult from a sect, and how do these new religious movements become accepted? What strategies are in place to prevent dangerous cults from forming, and how do these cults recruit members to begin with? Should cults and sects be granted the right to religious freedom? This volume explores the history of unorthodox religious groups and the debates surrounding them.

According to scientists, an asteroid wiped out the last of the dinosaurs approximately 66 million years ago. This is just the most recent major extinction event our planet has experienced. There have been at least five, along with numerous minor events, and more could be on the way. The voices in this balanced anthology discuss whether claims of mass extinction can really be substantiated, the impact of these events, when another large-scale extinction may occur, and whether humans would survive a cataclysmic event designed to reboot the Earth.

As gender norms have changed over the decades, the definition of masculinity has evolved, leading to some confusion, unmet expectations, and an unknown future. Today's man can feel comfortable displaying emotion and empathy. Does this shift mean that the role of man is no longer dominant in our society? Is there an inevitable path to irrelevance? The diverging viewpoints in this thought-provoking resource will challenge readers' assumptions about gender roles and ask them to consider how those roles will evolve as the century progresses.

Monster Island features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each World Adventure Chapter Book dives into a specific country, and readers tag along for the adventure as they encounter memorable monuments, places, culture, and history. As the story's characters venture throughout each country, they address topics such as family, friendship, and growing up in a way that the reader can relate to.Great for independent or group reading, each book in the World Adventure Chapter Book series features 96 pages filled with complex sentences and chapters. With minimal illustrations, readers must rely on the descriptive text to understand the setting, the characters, and the plot of each book. Each book contains several detailed episodes, all centered on a single plot that will challenge the reader.