Explores race, class, and identity in relationship to wealth inequality in America.From Black Wall Street to the Story of O.J. explores the relationship between race and class in the United States, with an emphasis on wealth as a prism to interpret inequality from the Antebellum period to the present. Lori Latrice Martin introduces new ways of understanding classic works about race and class such as E. Franklin Frazier's The Black Bourgeoisie, as ...

Two fun-loving mice stow away on a trip to a tropical island in this super-simple, delightfully silly rhymed Beginner Book—perfect for kids who love the beach!Two chilly mice. Sneezing. Wheezing. Snow and ice. It's f-f-freezing.Until opportunity strikes—in the form of an unsuspecting traveler—and the two hitch a ride to an island paradise! There they swap their parkas for swimsuits, dine on cheese and cracker crumbs, and learn to hang ten. It's a p...

No one tells a widow what may happen when her body begins to awaken again.There is the longing. The guilt. The memory of familiar hands. The uncertainty of being touched by someone new. There are questions she may be afraid to ask aloud: Can I still desire? Can I be desired? Does pleasure betray the person I loved? Who am I in a body that has survived loss-and still wants to feel alive?In A Widow's Body: A Pleasure Guide No One Talks About, Lori Hurt brings those private qu...

Facing Relationship-Based Violence: A Rural Kansas Initiative is a collection of nineteen first-person stories from people in rural Kansas whose lives have been impacted by the harm that occurs within relationships where love, trust, family, or closeness should provide safety, but instead are shaped by fear, control, and abuse.Some voices in this collection belong to survivors. Others belong to family members, friends, advocates, professionals, public heal...

What if your chosen family includes a sibling you left behind?It's 1989 and Iris Cavendish has been in flight. She's estranged from the family she had to leave to survive, but soaring in her career as a flight attendant. Emboldened by a move into her own apartment and encounters with a woman she might love, Iris decides to reconnect with the little brother she left behind.In a time before cell phones, GPS, or internet access, Iris tracks down Luke ...

Renew Your Faith When Life Feels OverwhelmingWalking in faith looks simple on paper, yet it can be exhausting in practice. Some days, our routines and responsibilities weigh heavily, leaving us discouraged. If God promises us renewed strength, why do we find it so difficult to lean into Him?This 60-day devotional from Lori Hatcher reminds you that God is there in the middle of life's everyday struggles and invites you to rest and wait on Him. Lori combines Sc...

Two sisters known to be just a little bit off the norm and notorious for being bitches in red high heels. First in a series...humor, religion, bitches and murder all wrapped up as the first in a series. Sometimes God speaks in mysterious ways, even through bitches in red high heels. A little twist of murder never hurt anyone except the one that's dead. A dash of murder when and where you least expect it!

Blending rhetorical analysis, qualitative research, and lived experience, Living Menopause: Rhetorics, Tensions, and Futures explores the forces that have long framed menopause as a problem to solve, a decline to fear, and a market to exploit. Against this backdrop, the authors craft expansive, agency-affirming futures for living with/and/through menopause.Across six chapters, the authors trace how menopause circulates through medical research, workplace expectations, care...

Build a thriving, resilient school community that adapts and succeeds togetherSchool leaders today face a constant tug-of-war between urgent demands and important goals. Managing competing priorities, unexpected disruptions, and staff well-being can be incredibly overwhelming. Leading Resilient Schools shifts the burden of resilience from your individual shoulders to the very fabric of your school. This practical guide shows you how to transform fatigue in...

I spent my life running from monsters—until four kings of dark magic claimed me.Kael burns.Elias soothes.Lucien obsesses.Dorian commands.The bond between us should not exist.But the deeper it grows, the stronger—and more dangerous—we become.Now an ancient nightmare known as the Sovereign wants our power.My magic.My soul.Too bad for it—The men obsessed with me would burn kingdoms before they let me be t...

Return to the luxury hotel for dogs in The Woofmore Cracks Up**, the fourth book in the** pawsome full-color chapter-book series from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland.Welcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full and there’s kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important ...

I'm Still Corn is a beautifully illustrated wordless picture book that celebrates resilience, confidence, and discovering your worth through life's changing seasons.Without using a single word, young readers are invited to follow one little ear of corn on a meaningful journey filled with growth, hope, and quiet courage. The expressive artwork allows children to create their own story while encouraging conversations about emotions, perseverance, and believing in the...