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In eloquent, down-to-earth language, Johnson describes how she faced breast cancer, from the chemotherapy and radiation, to confronting family and friends, to preparing for her own death. This unforgettable program is available in audio exclusively at audible.com.

In nature, good defenses can mean the difference between surviving a predator's attack and becoming its lunch. Some animals rely on sharp teeth and claws or camouflage. But that's only the beginning. Meet creatures with some of the strangest defenses known to science.

Did you know that some animals have natural ninja-like talents? In this book, you'll learn all about them, including geckos, sea urchins, bombardier beetles, and more. For example, geckos can grip almost any surface - including walls and ceilings - with their amazing toes. And when collector urchins are attacked, they release tiny, sharp objects that bear a striking resemblance to throwing stars. You will also meet the scientists who are studying these animals' amazing abilities.

In the animal kingdom, survival is the name of the game - and not everything is as it seems. A number of animals rely on particularly clever tricks to fool predators or prey. A baby bird mimics a poisonous caterpillar. A moth escapes bats by making sounds that interfere with the bats' echolocation. A tiny rain forest spider builds a big spider "puppet" out of bits of dead leaves, insect parts, and other items.

Have you ever wondered what mysteries the ocean holds? Prepare to explore the ocean from sunlit shallows to the deepest, darkest depths. Along the way, you'll meet many incredible creatures that are brand new to science. Dive to a coral reef and spot a new species of pygmy octopus. Travel deeper and discover fragile, nearly transparent jellies as they drift past. Then head down into a world of eternal night. You'll encounter animals that make their own light and zombie worms that feast on the bones of dead whales.

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.

Most of us spend more time planning a vacation than we do planning for our destination after death. Once we die, it is eternal - so we should plan for the afterlife and do it now. David Johnson and Richard Hansen reveal how to do it in this training guide. They show that getting to your desired destination does not require blind faith - it only means looking to the Bible. They provide convincing evidence that the Bible is true and that faith in Jesus is the only logical way to get to heaven.

In the mid 1800s a group of settlers left St. Louis and headed to the wilderness of Missouri, 40 families disappeared never to be heard from again. Father Hogan knew the secret, and took it to his grave with him. Travel with these brave Irish families; discover the danger and magic that awaits them. Caught between old world beliefs, the civil war, and magic.

Living history - there are people that portray it for a hobby and some that do it for a living. Some of their tales are outlandish, funny, and plain ridiculous. Come meet our cast of weekend warriors and the shenanigans that fill the camp. Campfires, coffee, time travelers. Who knows just what can happen after the tourists leave?

When a strange man puts in a strange request at the bakery where she works, Riley must go on a mini-adventure to find one unusual ingredient. Along the way, she realizes that things are not always what they seem and that fae might just be real.

In this engaging and accessible introduction, Keith Johnson takes a fresh look at theology. He presents the discipline of theology as one of the ways we participate in the life of the triune God. Without suggesting it should be removed from the academy, Johnson argues that theology has to be integrally connected to the traditions and practices of the church. If academic theology is to be genuinely theological, then it has to be carried out in obedience to Jesus Christ and in service to the church.

An assumption nearly everyone makes is that the best a teacher can hope for is to get most of their students to learn the concept they are teaching. In fact, in the segment of education that prepares people specifically for work (CTE, apprenticeships, and corporate training), many instructors believe that a 70-80 percent success rate is satisfactory. But based on his nearly forty years of experience preparing thousands of workplace instructors, Dr. Johnson believes we can obtain a 100 percent success rate.

This book describes and demystifies the factors that have helped accomplished schools generate successful and equitable outcomes for all their students, regardless of racial/ethnic background, language, or income. Grounded in observations of award-winning schools and high-functioning teams that have achieved impressive results, this practical resource explores success from the perspective of leadership teams. As a K-12 educator at any level of leadership or within a leadership team, you can influence the success of all groups of students!

Around the Table With the AOTR is a biweekly commentary series featuring Authors of the Resistance Founders, Sai Marie Johnson and Beverly L. Anderson, discussing important intersectional topics relevant to activism, advocacy, and being an author.

Human rights should protect the dignity and well-being of all people. But in today's deeply divided world, some argue that cultural differences and economic inequality undermine their universality. In Human Rights in a Divided World, David Hollenbach offers a comprehensive and cohesive analysis of the challenges to human rights, suggesting that today's global realities call for important developments rooted in Catholic ethics.

🎙️ The Insight Introduction "Welcome back to The Rectitudes: From Character to Conduct. If the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) revealed who God has blessed—the 'poor in spirit' and the 'pure in heart'—then the Rectitudes are where the rubber meets the road. These are the external commands of Jesus, describing not who we are, but what we do with the transformed character God has given us. Jesus takes the law of Moses and brings it from the public square right into the hidden chambers of the human heart. He doesn't come to abolish the standard, but to raise it, showing us true righteousness...

The unusual creak of a floorboard, a flash of light in the dark and the eerie breeze from a closed window… We've all heard tales of phantoms and spooks haunting old buildings, but how many of them can be linked back to real people, real lives and real history? From the ghostly phantoms who walk the grounds at the Tower of London to a haunted maze at Hampton Court Palace, these spine-tingling tales of ghosts, ghouls and unexplained occurrences will bring history to life in the eeriest way possible.

Blood-Bought Promises Too is a daily devotional taken directly from the Word of God that will provide insight, encouragement, and clarity regarding the promises of God in the bible. These daily meditations are topical and speak briefly but in-depth to the heart of God’s Word in this season. Understanding the rightly divided Word of God should be the highest aspiration of every blood-bought believer. The quality of our lives is a byproduct of what we understand and apply from the Word.

Raw, honest, and full of heart, this podcast dives into real-life conversations about authenticity, love, and the messy beauty of being human.

A Black woman’s experience in a fly-over state.