Burnt Sienna Sky explores the passage of time, and how it shapes one's existence.It's about acceptance and being comfortable in your own skin.But most of all Burnt Sienna Sky is about finding the courage of resilience and speakingup when you think something needs to change, even if you think no one will listen.

Honorable Mention, 2010 Book Award, Global Division, Society for the Study of Social ProblemsHonorable Mention, 2010 PEWS Book Award, Political Economy of the World-System section of the American Sociological AssociationThis groundbreaking study sheds new light on the struggle to define the course of globalization. Synthesizing extensive research on transnational activism, Social Movements for Global Democracy shows how transnational networks of social movement activists—d...

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"Establishing Glory: The Praise and Worship Handbook" by Jackie Smith Jr. is not just another book on musical worship; it's a spiritual manual for those who lead the church into the presence of God. Smith shares over 30 years of insight into leading worship that transcends the ordinary, guiding musicians and vocalists into the Holy of Holies, where worship reaches its most intimate and transformative state. This book is an essential read for anyone in worship ministry. It offers practical ...

We have undoubtedly witnessed record-breaking years with more women running for office than we've seen in American history. We hope to see this trend continue to grow with women picking up the mantle in their communities by continuing to seek elected office and becoming important assets to their local government. "Step Up to Run - Women Shaping the Future of Politics and Public Policy" is a collaborative, non-fiction book that comes from a perspective we don't often see in the realm of pol...

From Networks to Scales: Rethinking Advocacy Power in Global Politics.Margaret E. Keck and Kathryn Sikkink introduced the boomerang theory in their 1998 book, Activists beyond Borders: Advocacy Networks in International Politics. It remains one of the first broadly applicable theories for why groups of NGOs and interested individuals form transnational advocacy networks. Since its publication, however, the empirical conditions that prompted their ...

At an earlier time, sociologists C. Wright Mills, W. E. Du Bois, and Jane Addams loudly protested injustices and inequities in American society, provided critiques and analyses of systems of oppression, and challenged sociologists to be responsible critics and constructive commentators. These giants of American sociology would have applauded the 2004 meetings of the American Sociological Association. The theme of the meetings, Public Sociology, presided over by President Michael Burawoy, s...

The World Social Forum (WSF) has become the focus for a diverse array of movements advancing alternative visions of globalisation. The numerous WSF's have helped to connect activists in an increasingly dense network of advocates for radical social change. They have mobilised hundreds of thousands of people and may be one of the most important political developments of our time. The Handbook of World Social Forum Activism brings together leading scholars of the social forum process from Nor...

A workbook designed to increase self awareness, soul awareness, relational skills, spiritual warrior strength. A 40 day spiritual, emotional and mental boot camp.

People’s Peace lays a solid foundation for the argument that global peace is possible because ordinary people are its architects. Saikia and Haines offer a unique and imaginative perspective on people’s daily lives across the world as they struggle to create peace despite escalating political violence. The volume’s focus on local and ordinary efforts highlights peace as a lived experience that goes beyond national and international peace efforts. In addition, the contributors’ emp...

The World Social Forum quickly became the largest political gathering in human history and continues to offer a direct challenge to the extreme inequities of corporate-led globalisation. It has expanded its presence and continues to be an exciting experiment in global and participatory democracy. The book's contributors have participated in World Social Forums around the globe. Recounting dozens of dramatic firsthand experiences, they draw on their knowledge of global politics to introduce...

A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKBessie Smith: singer, icon, pioneer.Scotland's National Poet Jackie Kay brings to life the tempestuous story of the greatest blues singer who ever lived.'A gem of a book . . . beautiful.' BERNARDINE EVARISTO'A wonderful writer on a magnificent singer.' ROBERT WYATT'Kay's book is the amplifier that Smith's voice deserves.' SUNDA...