Winner, CCCC Outstanding Book Award in the Edited Collection Category, 2018With the election of our first black president, many Americans began to argue that we had finally ended racism, claiming that we now live in a postracial era. Yet near-daily news reports regularly invoke white as a demographic category and recount instances of racialized violence as well as an increased sensitivity to expressions of racial unrest. Clearly, American society isn’t as color-blind as pe...

Title: "Reframe your Brain: A Guide To Unlocking the Mind's Potential for a Life of Fulfillment and AchievementAre you ready to take control of your thoughts and transform your life? Discover the power of reframing your brain in our comprehensive guide, "Unlocking Your Mind."In this eye-opening book, you'll learn how to break free from negative thought patterns, overcome self-limiting beliefs, and harness the incredible potential of your mind. With practical strategies and ...

Running can and should be funImagine finding a new sense of adventure, making new friends, and celebrating accomplishments you never thought possible. What if running more and more felt easy, instead of miserable? What if running became no big deal and even something you looked forward to? And, what if, just three months from now, you could run three miles?As a runner of over twenty years (and a deep-diving ner...

In the enchanting collection, *The Santa's Great Treasure Chest: 450+ Christmas Novels, Tales, Carols & Legends,* readers are invited to embark on a literary journey through the multifaceted world of Christmas narratives. This anthology offers a kaleidoscope of stories, carols, and legends, skillfully encapsulating a range of emotions and experiences tied to the festive season. The compendium includes tales of joy, wonder, and reflection, with standout pieces that capture the essence of Ch...

A book on what it means to play in a world on fire--of how we move our bodies and brains through the thorny problems life can throw at us. Author Sarah Austin Casson brings us on her adventures around the world and in her backyard, from the high Himalayas of Nepal and the deep seas of Thailand to her backyard dirt trails in Los Angeles and many other places, to explore how we can all play with life's hard questions.Plenty of us are anxious right now. In 2019, Casson found herself c...

We breathe more than 20,000 times a day, yet we rarely stop to notice a single breath.Whether to relieve stress, restore your sense of self, or energize your body and mind, the ancient art of breathwork can bring more intention to your life and remind you what it means, and how it feels, to be human.In this comprehensive collection of breathwork practices, you'll find twenty-four exercises across five categories to help you handle panic and stress, tolerate pain an...

The Most Wonderful Christmas Tales Of All Time is an exquisite anthology that captures the heartwarming essence and infinite diversity of storytelling inspired by the yuletide spirit. Encompassing a range of genres from classic drama to fairy tales and transformative narratives, this collection splendidly showcases tales that explore themes of generosity, hope, and the magic of Christmas. The eclectic array of stories speaks to the classical, romantic, and even modernist literary contexts,...

"After all, what does it mean to create something-be it a human or a sweater?"How do we define creativity? Is creativity about what we make? Is it our approach to life? Or is it about where we go to find the necessary spark within ourselves to build something new in the world?In this intimate account of one woman's search to understand the art of making, Sarah Austin Casson embarks on a journey around the world to explore how creativity shapes the way we live and how we con...

From bestselling and eight-time Christy Award–winning author Lynn Austin comes a remarkable novel of sisterhood and self-discovery set against the backdrop of WWII.1950. In the wake of the war, Audrey Clarkson leaves her manor house in England for a fresh start in America with her young son. As a widowed war bride, Audrey needs the support of her American in-laws, whom she has never met. But she arrives to find that her longtime friend Eve Dawson h...

When two well-born women run away from their homes in Kilkenny to live together, the genteel world of 18th century Ireland is scandalised. Not daunted, Lady Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby pursue their desire, and make a life together that is as happy and fulfilling as it is eccentric. Lovers of the romantic movement, and followers of the philosophies of Rousseau, they create a home in Llangollen in Northern Wales, and become known widely as the Ladies of Llangollen.Before long, ...

In this gripping portrait of war and its aftermath from bestselling author Lynn Austin, a young woman searches for the truth her childhood friend won’t discuss after returning from World War II, revealing a story of courage, friendship, and faith.Peggy Serrano couldn’t wait for her best friend to come home from the war. But the Jimmy Barnett who returns is much different from the Jimmy who left, changed so drastically by his experience as a medic in Europe that he can barely functi...

Discover The Rich Colors and Textures of Life Through These Short StoriesChoose your favorite story and immerse yourself in a wonderful voyage right away. Enjoy an incredible collection of stories coming from different lands, races, and religions that every reader will love,The book is beautifully divided into 3 sections (3 words) and a few poems:Errands, take a simple and short trip to the mind and souls of different authors.Euphemism. An intense collection...