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Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice is a beacon of hope for understanding America's complex racial landscape. Through rigorous historical research and compelling narrative storytelling, this book illuminates the past's intersections of Christianity, race, and place, offering profound insights for today's world. Beyond history, Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice empowers listeners with practical recommendations, encouraging them to rethink and reshape their own communities for justice.

The Fierce Urgency of NOW in Today’s Schools Podcast is a “GATHERING and CALL TO ACTION” for all PreK-16 educators, parents/caregivers, youth care providers, and educational community partners. This podcast centers on belongingness, disrupting, interrupting, and dismantling barriers to changing student outcomes and fostering HOPE in today’s schools. Guest educators and stakeholders will represent our nation’s public, private, charter, independent, and parochial schools. Topics range from early childhood to real-world preparation for career pathways/college and everything in between.

Discover the transformative journey through transgender history in Transcending Boundaries: A Journey Through Transgender History. This educational and uplifting audiobook takes you on an illuminating expedition across time, cultures, and regions, exploring the rich tapestry of transgender experiences from ancient civilizations to contemporary society. Get your copy of Transcending Boundaries today and celebrate the progress made, learn from the challenges faced, and honor the courage of those who shaped the path towards transgender visibility and equality.

Kinetic Emotion: Turning Inspiration into Lasting Change is a powerful audiobook that unveils the secret to transforming motivation and inspiration into tangible, life-changing action. In a world where we often encounter motivational quotes, videos, and stories, that ignite our inner fire but fail to sustain it, this book is a practical guide for individuals who yearn to bridge the gap between inspiration and real progress.

Sermons, teachings, and biblical discussions with J. Thomas Johnson--a pastor for 16 years in the Church of the Nazarene and 5 years in the United Methodist Church, an instructor in Biblical Hebrew at Nazarene Theological Seminary for 4 years--B.A., Gordon College; M.Div. Nazarene Theological Seminary

When Lee Miller moves to Florida from New York City, she seeks a clean slate. Wanting to leave her dark past behind her, she attends Deerfield Academy, where she meets Annie Lapointe, Bradley Gilbert, Sawyer Weldon, and Griffin Dell. Her new friends give her a sense of normalcy as she secretly copes with the trauma within herself, until a very observant Griffin starts to catch on.

In the simpler times of 1971, Inspector Philip Steele, recently transferred to Fredericton, takes a well-deserved holiday visiting his beloved, elderly godmother in her quaint village nestled in the gently-rolling Appalachians of Atlantic Canada. But when a bank robbery and the murder of a teenage boy initiate a string of even more shocking events which wreak panic in the quiet community, Phil must return to long days of investigation with his oft-misquoting, black sergeant Zareb Woodbridge, who struggles with questioning some of the more racist locals.

This book draws from the successes of award-winning schools, teachers, students, and parents to help leaders understand how they can positively change the educational experience of Black students. When Black Students Excel offers real-life examples of outstanding elementary, middle, and high schools where teachers and school leaders have rejected policies and practices built upon deficit perceptions about the capacity of Black students.

Embark on a life-changing journey toward self-sufficiency, sustainability, and a deeper connection with nature. Thriving Off-Grid: Building Resilience Through Survival Projects is your comprehensive guide to the transformative world of off-grid living. Imagine living off the land, harnessing renewable energy, and creating eco-friendly structures that harmonize with the environment. This book is your key to unlocking the secrets of off-grid self-sufficiency, from energy independence to water sourcing, sustainable shelter, and cultivating your own food.

Julia Child's 20' x 14' kitchen was a serious workspace and recipe-testing lab that exuded a sense of mid-century homey comfort. Now, it has been on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC, for most of the past twenty years. Between lively narrative and detailed commentary on Julia's favorite kitchen gadgets, Julia Child's Kitchen illuminates the stories behind the room's design, use, significance, and legacy, showing how deeply Julia Child continues to influence food today.

Long before the kingdoms of Islandia, there ruled an empire. For 2,000 years the world lived under the reign of Edonia. Yet, even the strongest of empires cannot stand forever. Opulence, corruption, betrayal, and bloodshed have sunken their deadly tendrils in Edonia's court. When news of rebellion threatens to bring Edonia to its knees, the emperor must act to save his empire.

Unlock the secrets to a healthier, happier life by tapping into the power of your gut. "The Gut Health Guide: Unlocking Wellness from Within" is your guide to understanding and optimizing your digestive health, the cornerstone of overall well-being. Drawing on the latest research and expert insights, "The Gut Health Guide" empowers you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about your diet and lifestyle.

When P.J. Whistler leaves her Appalachian village of Victoria, New Brunswick in the summer of 1969 to visit her godson's family in south-western Ontario, she isn't prepared for her keen observational skills to be in demand for solving a murder. But when her godson, homicide consultant Inspector Philip Steele, and his mother Lary, who is now running their family farm, the "JUST (e)STATE", as one of the first therapeutic riding schools in North America, ask P.J. to help with the investigation of a young man who fell to his death from a railway trestle, she is happy to oblige.

Shannon is the sexy lead singer of a rock band with her boyfriend Dave. On stage they have incredible chemistry together, but in the bedroom Dave lacks the equipment to keep Shannon sexually satisfied. When a sexy black man joins the band, Shannon finds both inner strength, and sexual excitement, like she never imagined.