To engage in social change at this moment in time requires consistent attention, deep reflection, and committed collective action. Social Change Now is a powerful roadmap for individuals and organizations who are ready to deepen their commitment to social justice from racial justice advocate Deepa Iyer.We are living in a period of overlapping social, economic, and environmental crises, accompanied by failures in public systems and institutions. It's not su...

"Powerful…Iyer catalogues the toll that various forms of discrimination have taken and highlights the inspiring ways activists are fighting back. [She] is an ideal chronicler of this experience."— The Washington PostNOW IN PAPERBACK The nationally renowned racial justice advocate's illumination of the ongoing persecution of a range of American minoritiesIn the lead-up to the recent presidential election, Donald Trump called ...

It is of little traits that the greatest human character is composed - William Winter.The Tree of Values is an attempt to illustrate the importance of good character in our current value-conflicted society. Characters in the book bring to life the precious virtues needed to evolve as a good human being.Through simple language and presentation, Deepa Iyer aims to inspire children and adults alike. So delve in and discover The Tree of Values.

**"Powerful…Iyer catalogues the toll that various forms of discrimination have taken and highlights the inspiring ways activists are fighting back. [She] is an ideal chronicler of this experience."—The Washington PostThe nationally renowned racial justice advocate's illumination of the ongoing persecution of a range of American minorities**In the lead-up to the recent presidential election, Donald Trump called for a complete ban on Muslims entering the Unite...

To engage in social change at this moment in time requires consistent attention, deep reflection, and committed collective action. Social Change Now is a powerful roadmap for individuals and organizations who are ready to deepen their commitment to social justice from racial justice advocate Deepa Iyer.We are living in a period of overlapping social, economic, and environmental crises, accompanied by failures in public systems and institutions. It's not su...

Bruce Springsteen might be the quintessential American rock musician but his songs have resonated with fans from all walks of life and from all over the world. This unique collection features reflections from a diverse array of writers who explain what Springsteen means to them and describe how they have been moved, shaped, and challenged by his music.Contributors to Long Walk Home include novelists like Richard Russo, rock critics like Greil Marcus and Gillian Gaar, and o...

Six eccentric siblings Kris, Ganga, Thamba, Chaya, Balaji and Lakshmi find themselves caught in the trials of life during the pre-independence era under the shadow of their overtly disciplined father. In the backdrop of India in 1944, set in Trivandrum, the sons and daughters of a conservative South Indian Iyer family have so much to prove against cynicism and doubt, pursuing what they love. Join the rollercoaster ride of this crazy Iyer family, vying to survive the odds against the force ...

Immigrants from South Asia first began settling in Washington and Oregon in the nineteenth century, but because of restrictions placed on Asian immigration to the United States in the early twentieth century, the vast majority have come to the region since World War II. Roots and Reflections uses oral history to show how South Asian immigrant experiences were shaped by the region and how they differed over time and across generations. It includes the stories of immigrants from Ind...