For African Americans, the path towards racial equality has often brought us into direct confrontation with American systems of governance. Whether it is through incarceration, death, or the psychological chains of oppression, countless families have been destroyed and futures ruined because of white America's seemingly insatiable desire to destroy blackness. The question is why? Why does America's system of laws and social expectations create a nation hostile towards African Americans? By...

A young girl celebrates the courage and cleverness of her ancestors and the generations of resistance they inspired!Mae and her grandmother, Coco, spend the day preparing Coco’s garden for a full-moon celebration with neighbors and friends. This will be the night that Mae, herself, shares her ancestors’ powerful story of rebellion and survival. Through music, food, and joyous revelry, Coco and her guests honor the legacy of two courageous women—Yaya and Paanza—who ...

This bird-lover's guide to spotting the endangered birds of the Midwest features fascinating information, helpful maps, and stunning color photography.Birds captivate us with their lively behavior and colorful beauty. They also enhance our environments in many ways, from controlling pest populations to pollinating crops. Yet, sadly, many species of birds across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio are in danger of extinction due to loss...

Break free from the chains of negative self-perceptions, and step boldly into the freedom and identity God has designed for you.Have you ever wrestled with feelings of inadequacy or struggled to get past hurts or moments that made you question who you are? In Finding Freedom in Jesus, you'll unveil 21 powerful biblical terms that will recenter you as a believer in Christ.Each chapter focuses on one of the 21 attributes, such as:You'll disco...

From the most unforgiving of concrete jungles to the pastoral reaches of the countryside, birds are among the most plentiful and plainly visible animals on the planet. For millions of years, they have survived in every known biome, carving out ecological niches for themselves and their offspring and often thriving. But this remarkable adaptability can only go so far. With the recent acceleration of habitat loss, climate change, spread of invasive species, and other detrimental environmenta...

Whether you are looking for a weekend hike in the woods, a family outing, or great locations to study the local flora and fauna, Indiana state parks provide something for everyone. Visiting all 25 state parks in Indiana, Nathan Strange and Matt Williams profile and photograph the features that make Indiana parks beautiful and unique. Each park profile includes an engaging history of the park's origins and interviews with dedicated staff members about their favorite landscapes, wildlife, an...

Play with your food!In order to be a good cook, you cant just enjoy the end result; you have to enjoy the process. Enjoy the grocery shopping. Enjoy the prep time. Enjoy the completed mealbut in all the enjoyment, be sure to play with your food! Edibles aficionado Matt Williams introduces his adventurousand funcooking methods in Sweet Potatoes Cooking School Presents Wicked Good Food.With knowledge and humor, Williams shares original recipes, adaptations of the cla...

How To Be Team Player and Enjoy It is the result of working with pastors, staff members, and ministries across the country and seeing the problems faced in churches and Christian school ministries.  Matt takes principles from God’s word and applies them to our relationships and working with others as leaders. Christian leaders have encouraged Matt to relate these principles in printed form. This book reflects Matt’s heart for people and the Lords work. How To Be Team Play...

There are many different types of leaders--leaders in the business world, in government, in the home, and in the local church. Sadly, many times leadership has been completely contrary to what the Bible teaches. Many leaders are focused on what they can get from their positions of authority rather than on what they can give to the works in which they are involved.    While some view it as a tool for popularity and power, leadership is a privilege. Leadership requires...

We live in a culture littered with the carnage of sexual train wrecks. Eden Derailed offers answers to life changing questions for Christians about Biblical sexuality.

Lincoln National Forest. Roswell. Four teens head out to the woods for some weekend fun... but they aren't alone. What will they do when they come face to face with extraterrestrials?A distraught wife frantically searches for her husband, who mysteriously disappeared after an assignment for the United States Department of Defense...A snobby passenger on a plane experiences a spine-tingling revelation about her seat partner's identity...A m...

From the award-winning creator of Roseanne, Home Improvement, and several blockbuster films, comes Glimpses, a collection of stories filled with hope, humanity, and humor and an invitation to see goodness and grace in our everyday moments.Matt Williams never focused on red carpets and glitzy parties during his successful Hollywood career—writer/producer of The Cosby Show and A Different World, creator of Roseanne