Many Americans think of the Religious Society of Friends—also known as Quakers—as passive individuals who avoid modern conflicts. As Brenda Walker Beadenkopf reveals in this narrative biography of her Quaker father, Charles Walker, Friends actually confronted social injustices with passion and fortitude.For Charlie Walker, the biggest injustice of the 1950s and 1960s was discriminatory treatment of African Americans. Having helped introduce Dr. Martin Luther King in 1949 to nonviole...

Our story involves autism and the devastation that its diagnoses brings with it. I dont think we can ever be prepared to hear a doctor tell us that our precious child has something wrong, but when we are told that the medical community does not know what causes the disease and there is absolutely no cure, we find ourselves left with nothing to hold onto. I have never, in my entire life, felt so hopeless and helpless. What were we going to do? How would we overcome this life sentence that o...

This intimate, fascinating biography of Quaker visionary Charles Walker illuminates his struggles for racial justice and his role in promoting the teachings of nonviolence within the American Civil Rights Movement. Volume 2 focuses on his contribution to the movement of the 1960s and his relationships with Dr. King and other civil rights leaders.

What advice or lessons learned would you want seasoned Black women in academe to impart to early and mid-career women faculty, researchers, and administrators of color, especially those of African descent?This book is composed of narratives from Black American women professors who have been in higher education for at least two decades. Despite all challenges and obstacles, these scholars have enjoyed successful careers in the Academy. They share reflections on critical incidents an...

In the realm of Christmas lore, a trio of enigmatic figures emerges: Santa Claus, Kriss Kringle, and St. Nicholas. This captivating book delves into the origins and evolution of these beloved icons, exploring their historical roots, cultural significance, and the enduring magic they bring to the holiday season. From the jolly red-suited Santa to the benevolent bishop of Myra, discover the fascinating stories behind these legendary figures and the enduring legacy they have left on the heart...

One Love is the second book in a series for urban children. The book deals with parental absence in a sensitive way. It affirms children facing challenging situations. One Love broadens the notion of “family’ to include community members “rising up” to meet children and families where they are.

Hedda Gabler, a deceased General’s daughter, marries dull George Tesman and foresees a life of middleclass tedium stretching ahead when they return from a honeymoon they could not afford to a house they cannot afford. Increasingly, she is drawn into the clutches of her admirer, Judge Brack, who seeks to establish a menage a trois. Then a former flame arrives in the brilliant but dissolute Eilert Lovborg to rival her husband for an academic post. After a drunken orgy, the manuscript of Lovb...

Stars in the Darkness is a collection of stories about why being just matters, and what the ramifications are for individuals, groups, towns, countries, or even worlds if justice is not expected, encouraged, or enforced.The stories cover a wide range, from historical fiction to fantasy to alternate realities. Every tale, whether set in ancient Egypt, in a future where only the rich can afford to increase their children’s intelligence through genetic engineering, or about a man turn...

Enter the world of Faerie!*The summer sun bathes the earth in warmth and light,Faeries dance under the moon at night.Cross through the portal into a land ancient, beautiful, and wild.See the wonders that enticed the stolen child.Come away, O reader! To the Realm of Faerie.But if you want to make it back home, you had better be wary…*This collection includes twenty tales of faeries and magic set in our world–and in others...

Fantasy Bridge is thrilled to present its first collection from bestselling authors and newly emerging writers. These stories transport you to new and wondrous worlds. Places where dragons roam free and where magic is as natural as blood. From epic battles to the temptations of demons, the exciting stories within 'In the Lair' will thrill, inspire, and keep you up all night wondering what will happen next.Foreword by Dan Koboldt"The Song Her Heart Sang" by Steven Savile

Interstellar journeys. Epic battles. Articial Intelligence longing for meaning. Life as we know it, ending...Sci-Fi Bridge is thrilled to present its first collection from bestselling authors and newly emerging writers. These stories span the near and far future. They transport you to worlds unknown. They examine today's fears amid tomorrow's technologies. From the far corners of the galaxy to the inner reaches of the human heart, the exciting stories in At the Helm will thrill, in...

----- The complete Catalysts of Chaos series -----(Book 1) Mistress of Masks: The hopeful adherent, Eydis, wants nothing more than to lead a life of solitary devotion within the sheltered walls of a seclusionary. But when her pilgrimage to a sacred grove ends in a vision of the end of the world, she realizes the Mother requires a more dangerous service from her. Seeking the catalysts prophecy says can overcome chaos, she aligns herself with a notorious tra...