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 ...

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...

Oliver Watson's world suddenly dissolves around him when Sarah his wife of eighteen years, returns to Harvard to get her master's degree. Oliver is left on his own, with three children and a freedom he never wanted and doesn't completely understand. His family's needs and demands suddenly consume his life.When Oliver's mother is diagnosed as having Alzheimer's disease and dies soon thereafter, Oliver's father's life is changed as well. Braver than his son with less of a future befo...

A small town, slow-burn romance for fans of Elsie Silver and Laura Pavlov.LilyI fell in love with my best friend when I was fifteen. My first love, my first everything. But then I left, and broke both our hearts in the process. I tried to move on, but when tragedy brings me back home to Amity, it also brings me back to him. I want to stay away; I don’t want to want him. But there’s always been a pull between us that’s impossible to ...

In this spellbinding tale from Danielle Steel, a princess is sent away to safety during World War II, where she falls in love, and is lost forever.As the war rages on in the summer of 1943, causing massive destruction and widespread fear, the King and Queen choose to quietly send their youngest daughter, Princess Charlotte, to live with a trusted noble family in the country. Despite her fiery, headstrong nature, the princess's fragile health poses far too great a risk for her to re...

Step Into a World Where Lust and Intrigue CollideWhat happens when passion ignites amid chaos? In this thrilling narrative, every page pulses with real raw emotion and gripping intensity. From the sexually explosive opening of "Carnal carnage" to the closing chapter, where temptation and the worst of human nature combine in "Slaying the dragon." Prepare to embark on a journey where the boundaries between love, lust, and survival blur into a tantalizing dance.The characters ...

Struggling to figure out how to succeed in college and launch a career in STEM?College can be one of the most exciting, yet overwhelming, times of your life. Between choosing the right major, managing debt, landing internships, and trying to stay sane under the pressure, it is easy to feel lost. That is where Dr. Justin Rittenhouse comes in. As an engineer, professor, and industry leader, he has been through it all: the challenges, the mistakes, and the victories. ...

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...

A portrait of the Catholic Church's role in today's geopolitical framework through the eyes of the first Latin American popeIn an interconnected world marked by a "piecemeal world war" and dominated by apocalyptic perspectives, how did Pope Francis see the role of the Church? What are the roots of his "diplomacy of mercy"? How does a desire for mediation align with his vigorous denunciation of today's evils? And what specifically characterized the gestures and word...

Discover the allure of seduction.First Time Intimacy dares you to explore the tantalizing journey where desire and destiny collide. Have you ever questioned if we truly choose our lifelong partners, or if some divine force orchestrates our romantic fates?In this provocative debut of The Healing of Lust series, follow the exhilarating adventures of Nick, an 18-year-old on the brink of adulthood. From the innocent stirrings of adolescence to the fiery awakenings of first love...

This collection of three titles from one of America's bestselling authors is available at a special value price.Fine ThingsBernie Fine had everything, even what he wanted most, a family. Unfortunately, tragedy strikes and he has to rebuild his life, care for his children and cope with his own loss until he gathers the strength to find a new beginning.Set against the backdrop of war, passion and international intrigue, Jewels is the s...

A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.‘Jawando’s writing is incredibly raw and real; I felt completely immersed’ Alice Oseman, author of the Heartstopper seriesWhen fifteen-year-old Tyrell Forrester gets caught up in a high-profile armed robbery, he's sentenced to eighteen months in a young offenders’ p...