At the turn of the early twentieth century, Harlem—the iconic Black neighborhood—was predominantly white. The Black real estate entrepreneur Philip Payton played a central role in Harlem’s transformation. He founded the Afro-American Realty Company in 1903, vowing to vanquish housing discrimination. Yet this ambitious mission faltered as Payton faced the constraints of white capitalist power structures.In this biography, Kevin McGruder explores Payton’s career and its implications ...

At the turn of the early twentieth century, Harlem—the iconic Black neighborhood—was predominantly white. The Black real estate entrepreneur Philip Payton played a central role in Harlem’s transformation. He founded the Afro-American Realty Company in 1903, vowing to vanquish housing discrimination. Yet this ambitious mission faltered as Payton faced the constraints of white capitalist power structures.In this biography, Kevin McGruder explores Payton’s career and its implications ...

Throughout the world cotton is broadly adapted to growing in temperate, sub-tropical, and tropical environments, but growth may be challenged by future climate change. Production may be directly affected by changes in crop photosynthesis and water use due to rising CO2 and changes in regional temperature patterns. Indirect effects may result from a range of government regulations aimed at climate change mitigation. While there is certainty that future climate change will impact cotton prod...

SHADOWS WITHINA Psychological Thriller Set In A Town of Secrets"The whispers of the past are never truly silenced. In Hollow Creek, they've only just begun to scream."When a quiet town becomes the stage for a series of ritualistic murders, Detective Sarah Williams is pulled into a waking nightmare. Each body is a grotesque display—painstakingly arranged, drenched in religious symbolism. But behind the blood lies a more dist...

In this novelette Pennie Payton dreams of the delivery guy and hates on her husband. Will she resort to extreme measures to find happiness or will fate lend a hand?Potential trigger warning, contains depiction of domestic violence.

My eyes land on the love of my life and I see stars as the world turns black…My cousin is crazy, and I'm desperate. I need his vote for my project, so I'll give in to his blackmail and coach his daughter's t-ball team. After quitting professional baseball, I never thought I'd return to the field, much less with a bunch of little girls. One minute I'm dreading the first practice; the next, I'm looking up at the love of my life. Somewhere in between the two, I took a...

The New York Times bestseller that's "heaven in hardcover" (New Orleans Times-Picayune) for Saints fans.In the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, no symbol of disaster was more potent than New Orleans' Superdome: it became a horrific shelter of last resort where the utterly desperate rode out the storm.Four years later, in that very stadium, the New Orleans Saints won the NFC championship and earned their first-ever trip to the Super Bowl, ...

ChloeBeing a Nurse is a job I always loved, until recently, when a member of the local MC dies in my care. I struggle with the demands of the job, but pile on more, to quieten my guilty conscience. When the MC asks for my help with a charity project, I'm happily agree.Little did I know that not only would I meet the sexiest biker alive, leading me into temptation, but would find my biological father.Raven is everything I want in a man, but can I put...

Payton and Logan fear they’re doomed forever to wander the winding, endless labyrinth leading them to alternate worlds. The prehistoric realm they encounter is filled with unforgiving and unpredictable dangers and also something quite unexpected… hope.They discover a friend and a foe, though, at times, it’s hard to differentiate the two. Both hold secrets and perhaps the promise of the way home.Forced to rely on Payton’s gifts and Logan’s fighting skills, they maneuver thro...

In the beautiful chaos of motherhood, where dreams collide with reality, Payton invites you on an intimate journey through her heart. This poignant collection of poetry explores the depths of pregnancy, the shadows of trauma, the pursuit of a college education, and the unwavering spirit of an athlete.With raw honesty and lyrical beauty, each poem weaves together the highs and lows of a transformative journey, capturing the essence of resilience and the complexities...

As the city was rebuilding following Hurricane Katrina, Sean Payton arrived in 2006 as a relative unknown, a first-time NFL head coach tasked with resurrecting a New Orleans Saints team that had just finished 3-13. Two months after Payton was hired, the Saints signed a free agent quarterback who was cast aside by the San Diego Chargers: Drew Brees. Together, these two underdogs joined forces and transformed the Saints from laughingstock to juggernaut. Payton's bold play-calling proved the ...

In Teaching Communication Across Disciplines for Professional Development, Civic Engagement, and Beyond, contributors discuss topics inherent in merging communication across disciplines, including challenges and opportunities, teaching and research, communication and student identity, future directions, and the transformative possibilities of teaching communication across disciplines. A cross-disciplinary approach provides an avenue for the integration of a broad education that prepares st...