A groundbreaking novel of two very different women, one black and one white, and a remarkable love threatened by prejudice, rage, and violenceA struggling African American musician, Renay married Jerome Lee when she discovered she was pregnant with his child. Yet even before their daughter, Denise, was born, Renay realized what a terrible mistake she had made, tying herself to a violent, abusive alcoholic. Then, while performing at an upscale supper club, Renay met ...

A magnificent collection of stories that bravely and honestly explore issues of race, class, sex, love, and being lesbian in AmericaAnn Allen Shockley's work has been widely praised for its honest portrayals of lesbian life, and now the author takes an even closer look at the singular world of women in love. But the stories that make up The Black and White of It address much more than simply the female gay experience: They cast a brilliant light on race iss...

Kissed by a ghost--Sixteen-year-old Jenny Tyler doesn't believe in ghosts, but her recent concussion gives her strange visions. Her aunt's seances to reach the dead produce even more odd sensations. After a seance, Jenny sees a ghost soldier who says he needs help and, with a kiss, takes her to 1914 at the start of World War I. Hurtled through time, Jenny relies on her courage to survive danger in an unfamiliar world. When she finds Jack, a Canadian in the British army, trapped behind enem...

The physical and emotional attraction a charismatic black female evangelist feels for a beautiful but damaged blues singer grows into a powerful, sensual love in a southern city rocked by racism, intolerance, and sexual violenceThe traveling minister Reverend Myrtle Black is a proud, strong African American woman, passionately devoted to God, justice, and intimate female contact. Enraged over a brutal assault on two young prostitutes, the good pastor comes to Nashvi...

This book presents principles that offer an alternative approach to current academic practices by fostering thoughtful engagement with scholarly work and collegial relationships. Academic work exists within a system of substantial workloads, publication expectations, funding requirements, workforce casualization, structural inequities, and academic rejection. These systemic barriers affect staff wellbeing and job satisfaction while creating challenging work contexts. This edited volume exa...

A deeply personal biography of Pope Leo XIV, featuring his first-ever public interview as pope, from Elise Ann Allen, journalist and Rome correspondent for Crux.“An extraordinary achievement . . . a masterful and amazingly intimate portrait of our new pope.”—Austen Ivereigh, biographer of Pope FrancisOn May 8, 2025, the whole world watched with great anticipation as white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, and the new po...

Do penguins play tennis? Do leopards surf the waves? Find out what animals do all day in this fun and playful jaunt through the animal kingdom.

Do frogs eat spaghetti? Do whales eat cheesy nachos? Find out what animals eat in this fun and savory romp through the animal kingdom.

Can a sense of belonging increase life satisfaction? Why do we sometimes feel lonely? How can we sustain lasting human connections?The Psychology of Belonging explores why feeling like we belong is so important throughout our lives, from childhood to old age, irrespective of culture, race or geography. With its virtues and shortcomings, belonging to groups such as families, social groups, schools, workplaces and communities is fundamental to our identity and wellbeing, even in a ti...

This book explores contemporary perspectives and research on inclusion, providing a platform for discussing inclusion at an international level and its intersections with belonging and equity. How inclusion is defined and applied between schools, districts, and even countries can vary markedly; thus, an international understanding of inclusion is urgently needed. Experts from several countries in different regions present the latest research in the field of inclusion and provide practices ...

The Handbook of Positive Psychology in Schools offers the most current and comprehensive insights into how positive psychology principles provide a framework for young people to become active agents in their own learning. The third edition of this groundbreaking volume assembles the latest global research identifying fundamental assets—hope, optimism, gratitude, self-efficacy, emotional regulation, among others—that support students’ learning and well-being. Chapters examining soc...

For effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the story book, The Lonely Little Cactus: A Story About Friendship, Coping, and Belonging. Both books can be purchased together as a set, Building Conceptual PlayWorlds for Wellbeing: The Lonely Little Cactus Story Book and Accompanying Resource Book.This vital resource uses the evidence-driven Conceptual PlayWorlds model of intentional teaching developed by Professor Marilyn Fleer to prov...