In How Development Projects Persist Erin Beck examines microfinance NGOs working in Guatemala and problematizes the accepted wisdom of how NGOs function. Drawing on twenty months of ethnographic fieldwork, she shows how development models and plans become entangled in the relationships among local actors in ways that alter what they are, how they are valued, and the conditions of their persistence. Beck focuses on two NGOs that use drastically different methods in working with poo...

A bartender still grieving the tragic death of her brother, shunning from her family, and the whispers in the street is visited by a man who appears out of thin air to offer her a way out of her own personal hell in The Salesman. A poor family is cursed by a mysterious old man in the woods and the children are at risk for falling victim to their parent's unspeakable acts in Porcelain. The title story follows a man as he is tormented by demons in his own mind. Can a young woman find what sh...

This edited collection explores the malleability and influence of body image, focusing particularly on how media representation and popular culture’s focus on the body exacerbates the crucial social influence these representations can have on audiences’ perceptions of themselves and others. Contributors investigate the cultural context and lived experiences of individuals’ relationships with their bodies, going beyond examination of the thin, ideal body type to explore the emerging represe...

Black women undertook an energetic and unprecedented engagement with internationalism from the late nineteenth century to the 1970s. In many cases, their work reflected a complex effort to merge internationalism with issues of women's rights and with feminist concerns. To Turn the Whole World Over examines these and other issues with a collection of cutting-edge essays on black women's internationalism in this pivotal era and beyond. Analyzing the contours of gender within black internatio...

The stunning landscape of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains are among our greatest natural treasures. But there are deadly secrets lurking in the craggy heights, and FBI Special Agent Kendall Beck and Denver Homicide Detective Adam Taylor team up to investigate a kidnapping. When Taylor’s niece, Frankie, suddenly vanishes at a local hockey rink, it’s clear that there’s a predator on the loose—and now, the case has turned personal. One discovery after another leads Beck and Taylor closer to the de...

AWARD WINNER!! Christian Book Award - Best Audiobook 2022!!!The Action Bible presents more than 230 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible’s historical flow and building up to the thrilling climax of God’s redemptive story.Plus, these spectacular updates take the action to a whole new level:25 new stories showcase a more extensive exploration of God’s work in our lives.23 exp...

The Action Bible: Old Testament presents 150 fast-paced episodes in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible’s historical flow from the very beginning of Creation through the last acts of God’s chosen prophets.Every episode sparks excitement to explore God’s Word and know Him personally. Listeners will witness God’s active presence in the world through stories from the life of Jesus and great heroes of the faith.Let ...

Designed from the popular latest edition of The Action Bible, this fresh version of The Action Bible New Testament offers biblical truth for kids, teens, spiritual seekers, and anyone eager to know more about God’s Word. Readers of all ages will enjoy:Expanded stories and improved story flowOver twenty additional storiesTrusted, nondenominational focusSolid content, fast-paced narratives with a clear chronological progression make this Bible...

Ich habe mir einen Hai gekauft und werde sie zu einem Goldfisch degradieren. Man könnte mich nachtragend oder einen schlechten Verlierer nennen. Die grausame Wahrheit ist jedoch: Ich bin ein gelangweilter Drecksack mit zu viel Geld. Und ich will spielen. Catelyn In San Francisco gibt es keinen selbstgefälligeren Mann als Rexton Kellan. Multimillionär, Herz aus Stein, Manager und Eigentümer der legendären Iron Crushers. Er ist mir egal, bis er einen Fehler begeht, den ich ihm nicht durchgeh...

The Action Bible: The Gospels presents 56 fast-paced episodes in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible’s historical flow of the life, ministry, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.Every episode sparks excitement to explore God’s Word and know Him personally. Listeners will witness God’s active presence in the world through stories from the life of Jesus and great heroes of the faith.Let this blend of po...

The Action Bible: The Early Church presents 31 fast-paced episodes in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible’s historical flow of the beginning years of the church, from Pentecost through the final writings of those who walked with Jesus personally.Every episode sparks excitement to explore God’s Word and know Him personally. Listeners will witness God’s active presence in the world through stories from the life of Jesus a...

Was in Vegas passiert, bleibt in Vegas. Aber was, wenn die ganze Welt davon erfährt? Zeus Regel Nummer 1 als Profifootballer: Mach keine Fehler. Vor allem nicht, wenn sie blond, verboten und verdammt heiß sind. Mein Leben als Spitzensportler, dessen Privatleben ungewollt in der Öffentlichkeit breitgetreten wird, ist herausfordernd. Trotzdem habe ich theoretisch alles, was ein Mensch sich nur wünschen kann. Was ich jedoch vor allen verberge, ist, dass mir etwas fehlt, um richtig glücklich z...