The drumbeats are the hidden language of Africa, speaking of fate and fortune. They spell out the threat to rancher Pat Gifford's future. With his son Erin, he resolves to fight for their land and all they stand for.

The roles of race and racism in explaining current controversies related to public schools in America is both understudied and misunderstood. Part of the problem is the absence of a critical paradigm that facilitates the development and application of ideas, theories, and methods that do not fit within the confines of mainstream scholarship. Race, Population Studies, and America's Public Schools: A Critical Demography Perspective explores the paradigm of critical demography—established in ...

Discover the Allure of SeductionAre you ready to embark on a journey where passion dictates destiny? In a world where desires can lead to unexpected twists, immerse yourself in tales that explore the tantalizing boundary between lust and love. This captivating collection of short stories will ignite your imagination and stir your deepest yearnings.For Carnal Pleasure delves into the provocative question: do we choose our partners, or does fate have a hand in our romantic en...

In "Pictures and Problems from London Police Courts," Thomas Holmes offers a vivid exploration of the judicial landscape in Victorian London, capturing the confluence of crime, society, and justice. The narrative combines meticulous case studies with rich observational prose, presenting a tapestry of the social issues prevalent at the time. Holmes employs a realist literary style, deftly illustrating the complexities faced by individuals entangled in the legal system, all while critiquing ...

Overcome the twin giants of cynicism and despair that threaten to derail your emotional and physical health and find hope for life by witnessing the power of God’s redemptive healing.Part guidebook and part storytelling, The Other Side of Hope is a uniquely designed flip-book with two entry points to the message of finding hope in a desperately harsh world.One part of the book focuses on theory and biblical philosophy, including insights into

In "Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia," Thomas Mitchell presents a meticulously detailed account of his 1845 expedition, offering a vivid portrayal of the Australian landscape, flora, fauna, and the indigenous populations he encounters. Written in an observational and somewhat romantic style characteristic of 19th-century exploration literature, the journal intertwines empirical observations with poetic reflections, rendering it an invaluable historical docum...

A renowned supermodel’s world is torn apart in an instant, sending her on an unexpected journey of discovery in this masterful novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel.Véronique Vincent is a star. At age twenty-two, she is one of the most sought-after models in fashion, gracing the covers of magazines and walking the runways of haute couture shows across the globe. Yet, despite being the consummate professional, Véronique wantslittle of the glamorous li...

In "Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia, Volume 1," Thomas Mitchell presents a meticulous account of his transformative journeys through the uncharted landscapes of Australia in the 1830s. Drawing upon vivid descriptions and a narrative style that blends adventure with scientific observation, Mitchell's work stands as a paradigmatic example of exploration literature of the time. Through detailed observations of flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures, he paints an intric...

Author, television personality, and lady who cooks for a living, Danielle Kartes turns her most embarrassing moments into hilarious and hopeful stories to remind us that perfection is overrated and humor is one of the best ways to get through parenting hiccups, career pivots, and life's uncertainties.Let's be honest: You're tired. Tired of trying to hold it together. Tired of measuring your days against everyone else's highlight reel. Tired of pretending you didn't...

In "Psychology and Crime," Thomas Holmes deftly examines the intricate relationship between psychological principles and criminal behavior, offering a nuanced exploration of the motivations behind crime from a psychological perspective. Holmes employs an interdisciplinary approach, weaving together elements of criminology, psychology, and sociology. The prose is both accessible and scholarly, engaging the reader with comprehensive case studies that highlight the complexities of the crimina...

An impassioned plea and workable solution for women and men to imagine a better world, embrace their differences, find ways to end oppression, and learn how to work better together.We are currently at a strategic cultural intersection with relationships between women and men eroding. And it seems no one knows what to do. While it is good for women to expose their pain, what often happens is that they immediately blame the person at the other end of it, which sets u...

A spectacular new anthology of the best short-short fiction from across the United States.It has been more than thirty years since the term "flash fiction" was first coined, perfectly describing the power in the brevity of these stories, each under 1,000 words. Since then, the form has taken hold in the American imagination. For this latest installment in the popular Flash Fiction series, James Thomas, Sherrie Flick, and John Dufresne have searched far and wide for...