Paul sees spirits. He sees into the spiritual realm of both angels and demons. He is a young business executive in Charlotte, North Carolina, and heads up the local office of an international marketing conglomerate. His best friend, and old college buddy Rick, works as an undercover narcotics detective until he is savagely murdered by a drug ring moving into the Charlotte area. Paul’s unique gift places him right in the middle of helping to solve Rick’s murder, but it gets complicated when...

As the age of globalization and New Media unite disparate groups of people in new ways, the continual transformation and interconnections between ethnicity, class, and gender become increasingly complex. This reader, comprised of a diverse array of sources ranging from the New York Times to the journals of leading research universities, explores these issues as systems of stratification that work to reinforce one another. Understanding Inequality provides students and academics with the ba...

In March 1987 a radical coalition of queer activists converged on Wall Street ... their target, 'Business, Big Business, Business as Usual!!!' It was ACT UP's first demonstration. In November 1999 a radical coalition of environmental, labor, anarchist, queer, and human rights activists converged in Seattle-their target was similar, a system of global capitalism. Between 1987 and 1999 a new project in activism had emerged unshackled from past ghosts. Through innovative use of civil rights' ...

Encounter with God is Scripture Union's daily Bible reading guide designed to lead you to a deeper understanding about what God is saying to you and to his world today. You'll find its thorough and energetic investigation of the whole Bible inspiring and stimulating. And you'll discover that its biblical exposition is complemented by pastoral warmth from a strong field of writers and contributors. As well as daily content, feature articles provide insights into Christian spirituality, tack...

Gray Love narrates stories about the most common themes – searching for and (perhaps) finding love. Forty-five men and women between ages 60 and 94 from diverse backgrounds talk about dating, starting or ending a relationship, embracing life alone or enjoying a partnered one. The longing for connection as old age encroaches is palpable here, with more and more senior singles searching online. Those who find new partners explore issues that most relationships encounter at any age, ...

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people often face unique challenges as they grow older. It is vital that those providing them with care and support understand their needs, wishes and experiences.This book demonstrates how biographical approaches can increase understanding about the distinct perspectives of older LGBT people, enhancing inclusive care and support. Chapters explore people's expectations and fears surrounding care and service provision, the impact of disc...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

Roger is one busy baby. Morning, noon and night, he is on the move, examining the contents of the refrigerator, trailing around the garden, and pulling books off the bookshelf. Will he ever tire of exploring the world around him? When Roger makes his way into Mommy's comforting arms, his day of exploration is finally complete. Beautifully illustrated, Roger Explores will foster curiosity while introducing the concept of day and evening, and readers will delight in this affectionate tale of...

"The Princess Feeding the Swans" is a beloved children's book for three to eight readers. It tells a story about the importance of leadership and cooperation, emphasizing that anyone can achieve their goals if they work hard enough. The book highlights that social status does not matter when individuals share the same objectives and work together towards achieving them. The Princess Feeding the Swans is a story about teamwork, where children learn to work together and understand the value ...

In Environmental Justice, leading thinkers of the environmental justice movement take a direct look at the failure of "top down" public policy to effectively deal with issues of environmental equity.The book provides a startling look at pressing social and environmental problems and charts a course for future action. Among the topics considered are: the history of the social justice movement the role of the professional in working with community groups methods of dealing w...

The Princess Feeding the Swans is a classic children's book suitable for kids between the ages of three and eight. The story is about how the chain of command works and how much can be accomplished when everyone aims for the same goal, regardless of whether they are a princess or a maid. It portrays the idea that no matter what level we think we are at, we always need someone at the bottom level to help us.