On Friday April 13, 1990, Thomas Smith's life changed forever. What began as an ordinary night at a youth center dance ended in gunfire, chaos, and a fight for survival. Shot three times in the head, abdomen, and pelvis, Thomas was left clinging to life, his dreams shattered, his future uncertain.From a hospital room where doctors gave little hope, to the painstaking journey of relearning to walk, talk, read, and write, Thomas refused to surrender. Through unwavering faith in God, ...

Experiential education is a philosophy and methodology for building knowledge, developing skills, and clarifying values by engaging learners in direct experience and focused reflection. To understand experiential education, what should one be reading? This sourcebook introduces philosophers, educators, and other practitioners whose work is relevant to anyone seeking answers to this question. Following brief snapshots of John Dewey and Kurt Hahn, the book is organized in four sections:...

At the Pan–African Conference in London in 1900, W. E. B. Du Bois famously prophesied that the problem of the twentieth century would be the global color line, the elevation of “whiteness” that created a racially divided world. While Pan-Africanism recognized the global nature of the color line in this period, Thomas E. Smith argues that it also pushed against it, advocating for what Du Bois called "opportunities and privileges of modern civilization" to open up to people of all colors.

Is white privilege real? Does American history begin in 1619 or 1776? Why has left-wing antisemitism grown? How racist is the working class? Who benefits most, when anti-racists speak in racial terms? These very different questions have all emerged from today's heated debates around race, identity and culture. The "culture wars" have generated ferocious argument, but little clarity. Not So Black and White offers that clarity by taking the long view, explaining the real origins of ...

"Unleashing Your Potential: The Power of Positive Thinking for Success and Fulfillment" is a transformative ebook that will guide you on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. In this book, you will uncover the incredible power of positive thinking and learn how it can propel you toward a life of success, fulfillment, and happiness.

Birth of a White Nation is a fascinating new book on race in America that begins with an exploration of the moment in time when "white people,” as a separate and distinct group of humanity, were invented through legislation and the enactment of laws. The book provides a thorough examination of the underlying reasons as well as the ways in which “white people” were created. It also explains how the creation of this distinction divided laborers and ultimately served the interests of the elit...

Do you have goals but are unsure of the steps you need to take to achieve them? Are you having problems finishing what you start? Would you like to learn the secrets used by successful entrepreneurs that'll help you achieve your goals, today?In The Science of Self-Discipline, you'll learn all the key steps necessary to achieve all your goals, five of which you will not find anywhere else. You'll also receive an outline of the tools...

The idea that American conservatism is identical to "classical" liberalism—widely held since the 1960s—is seriously mistaken.The award-winning political theorist Yoram Hazony argues that the best hope for Western democracy is a return to the empiricist, religious, and nationalist traditions of America and Britain—the conservative traditions that brought greatness to the English-speaking nations and became the model for national freedom for the entire world.Conservatism:...

The pivotal and troubling role of progressive-era economics in the shaping of modern American liberalismIn Illiberal Reformers, Thomas Leonard reexamines the economic progressives whose ideas and reform agenda underwrote the Progressive Era dismantling of laissez-faire and the creation of the regulatory welfare state, which, they believed, would humanize and rationalize industrial capitalism. But not for all. Academic social scientists such as Richard T. E...

In I'm Glad My Parents Died: 10 Tough Life Lessons I Learned From An Abusive Childhood, the author takes us on an extraordinary journey of resilience, healing, and self-discovery. With unflinching honesty and raw vulnerability, they delve into the darkest corners of their past and emerge with invaluable insights and lessons that inspire and captivate readers.This gripping memoir explores the complex emotions that arise when confronted with the death of abusive parents. The author co...

“A unique, elegant, learned sweep through more than two centuries of women’s efforts to overcome the most fundamental way that human beings have been wrongly divided into the leaders and the led. It’s full of surprises from the past and guiding lights for the future.”—Gloria SteinemFor more than two centuries, the ranks of feminists have included dreamy idealists and conscientious reformers, erotic rebels and angry housewives, dazzling writers,shrewd political stra...

Building kids' self-confidence is a crucial and worthwhile endeavor. By nurturing and developing their self-confidence, we empower children to believe in themselves, face challenges with resilience, and strive for success in various aspects of their lives.