Effective preaching begins with finding and stewarding the unique voice God has given you.Can I Get an Amen? helps those who proclaim God's Word develop greater confidence, authenticity, and effectiveness in their preaching. Blending identity, storytelling, and practical tools, Nicole D. Bullock equips preachers and leaders to speak with self-awareness and conviction, so their message doesn't just inform but transforms lives -- both theirs and their listen...

A nuanced examination of the salience of skin tone within African American politics.Research shows that skin tone is associated with significant differences in life experiences. On average, African Americans with darker skin earn lower wages, suffer worse health outcomes, and endure more negative criminal justice experiences than lighter-skinned African Americans. Nicole D. Yadon conceptualizes skin tone as one facet of the multidimensional construct of race that p...

An anthology that asks, “What does it mean to be church where Black lives matter?”Prophetic imagination would have us see a future in which all Christians would be free of the soul-warping belief and practice of racism. This collection of reflections is an incisive look into that future today. It explains why preaching about race is important in the elimination of racism in the church and society, and how preaching has the ability to transform hearts. While program...

Women wish for other women to live the best lives possible, yet women do not always share their personal stories of womanhood. In fact, one of the greatest strengths of womanhood may reside in a woman's ability to protect young women from the pains of being a woman. In this calculated abyss of silence--a marked testament of resilience and strength--women remove an essential component of a young woman's grooming by preserving secrets. Assuming that other women don't understand is a faulty j...

The Spanish conquest has long been a source of polemic, ever since the early sixteenth century when Spanish jurists began theorizing the legal merits behind native dispossession in the Americas. But in The Business of Conquest: Empire, Love, and Law in the Atlantic World, Nicole D. Legnani demonstrates how the financing and partnerships behind early expeditions betray their own praxis of imperial power as a business, even as the laws of the Indies were being written. She interroga...

One in ten adults over 65 has some form of mild cognitive impairment or MCI--thinking problems that go beyond those associated with normal aging, but that fall short of the serious impairments experienced by people with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. This is the first book written specifically for individuals with MCI, for their loved ones, and for the health care professionals who treat them. Written by three clinicians and researchers who have devoted their careers to MCI patie...

Blair Montgomery has mastered the art of appearing put together.As a beloved professor known for her Southern charm and effortless hospitality, she's built a life that looks picture-perfect. But beneath the grace and curated beauty lies a heart wrestling with unspoken truths, unresolved emotions, and a connection she never expected, one that threatens the life she's carefully constructed.When loyalty collides with longing, Blair is forced to confront the woman she is becomi...

Devon's Cafe is renowned for its charming bar stools, cozy ambiance, and lively, Friday night open mics that serenade the streets of Harlem, New York. But who was the man behind the cafe, before the cafe? Once a young, crisp college student, staunchly focused on his parents' plan and smartly groomed for the American Dream, Devon was smooth-sailing on the winds of life. But when turbulent storms hit on the heels of love and a whirlwind romance has him second-guessing his r...

In Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico, artisanal fishing families and staff of Loreto Bay National Park face an array of choices as tourism, environmental concerns, and economic precarity challenge livelihoods and natural resource availability. In Net Values, Nicole D. Peterson offers a critical examination of how the idea of “choice” is understood, and what it means for policies, planning, and programs to ignore the social, political, economic, and cultural contexts surrounding ...

The most admirable qualities of a woman are not only her ability to nurture, love, and protect but also her tenacity to do so in the aftermath of heart-wrenching trauma, abuse, neglect, and unparalleled hardship. Femininity is often a complex, unique supernatural energy. A durable force able to withstand the brutal storms of life while encased in the softest curves and most tender emotions.In The HERology of A Woman, we experience an up-close view of this phenomenon embedd...

A tender, funny story about making—and keeping—friends, perfect for fans of Sarah Mlynowski.At Hurston Middle School, best friendship is a big deal. And Zariah Brown makes the best best friendship bracelets in town. Business is booming; Zariah can hardly keep up with orders.The problem is, Zariah doesn’t have a best friend of her own. As the entire seventh grade gears up for their big Pajama Jam weekend, it seems as if everyone else is paired up ex...

Approximately one in ten adults over the age of 65 has greater memory or thinking problems than expected for their age. This is called mild cognitive impairment, or MCI. The previous edition was the first book exclusively geared towards people with MCI, their families, and the healthcare professionals who help them. Written by three clinicians and scientists who have years of experience working with people with MCI, this new edition provides up-to-date and reliable information based on the...