Challenging Racism in Higher Education provides conceptual frames for understanding the historic and current state of intergroup relations and institutionalized racial (and other forms of) discrimination in the U.S. society and in our colleges and universities. Subtle and overt forms of privilege and discrimination on the basis of race, gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, religion and physical ability are present on almost all campuses, and they seriously damage the p...

Recent efforts to advance conceptualisations of racial hierarchies have led to the emergence of new debates about the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of racism and racial domination. The chapters in this book address these questions by identifying both the mechanisms that produce racial hierarchies and the actors that keep these hierarchies operational, thereby anchoring the domination in its material manifestations, rather than subscribing to traditional theorisations.Featuring contributions from...

Over thirty courageous women joined together to tell a small piece of their autobiography that had a profound impact on their lives. Within these pages, the authors have poured their hearts and souls into their story by unveiling a time in their life where they had to find the deep inner strength, faith, and determination to see the beauty in their mess. They are stories of pain, healing, perseverance, and victory. They are their stories for HIS glory!

"This is a contemporary romance that contains profound lessons of faith and portrays love's ability to heal beautifully. It is witty, intricate, and immersive. Highly recommended." - Edith Wairimu for Reader's Favorite"It is refreshing to read any romance in which the characters have self-restraint and values, and they can sit and converse and deal with trust issues before acting on their mutual attraction. This book series shows that it is possibl...

"Amanda Lewis brings a little town alive with its busybodies, gossip, and ghost stories. This well-written novel weaves a hopeful woman, a lonely man, and an intricate underlying mystery into an engaging storyline." - Peggy Jo Wipf for Reader's FavoriteBea was just supposed to spend an easy, fun summer with her grandma before going back to college in the fall…Elijah Callahan is broody, moody, and attitude-y.The townspeople say he’s ...

The fire department is gearing up for their annual calendar to raise money for one of the local charities. Mr. February, the one who's sold the most pre-orders according to the swooning ladies of the town, looks to be one of the top ones pulling sales again this year. With a tabby cat on his shoulder and a dalmatian in his arms, he's certainly setting blazes with his smoldering good looks.Too bad he's also living in her basement and ignoring the divorce papers she served him last w...

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business world, the most successful organizations are those that prioritize people. "Lead with Empathy - Building a Human-Centered Business Culture" is a guide for leaders, managers, and aspiring change-makers who want to cultivate a workplace environment that values empathy, trust, and genuine connection. By leading with empathy, you can inspire your team, enhance productivity, and create a culture where everyone thrives.Empathy isn’t just a...

Four storylines. Three women. Two weddings. And a whooooole lot of souls.Christmas in Goodwater Ranch is a spirit-filled time, both literally and figuratively.On earthThree women, intertwined by fate and now the best of friends, contemplate their futures.-Bea, the golden retriever of the group who has faith that can move mountains, is hopelessly in love and finally getting married.-Simone, the practical entrepreneur of the t...

New York City in the 1960s is the humming backdrop for this poignant, gritty story about a girl who sees her parents as flawed human beings for the first time, and finds the courage to make a fresh start.Missy’s mother has gone back to school to pursue her dream of becoming an artist. Missy’s father works in advertising and takes Missy on secret midnight excursions to Harlem and the Village so she can share his love of jazz. The two write poems for each other — poe...

What if your country is involved in an unjust war, and you’ve lost trust in your own government?It's 1968, and the Vietnam War has brought new urgency to the life of Billie Taylor, a seventeen-year-old aspiring photojournalist. Billie is no stranger to risky situations, but when she attends a student protest at Columbia University with her college boyfriend, and the US is caught up in violent political upheaval, her mother decides to move the two of them to Canada....

Confined within the walls of the Warsaw Ghetto, Dr. Janusz Korczak struggles to protect the children at his orphanage from the horrors of the Second World War. There is not enough food or pairs of eyes to keep watch over them. Between a troublemaking thief, an abandoned girl, a malnourished boy, and a violin prodigy, Janusz has his hands full, but together they fight for beauty and hope in a world crumbling around them.Based on the WWII advocacy work of Dr. Janusz Korczak, The ...

An understanding of Child Development is necessary for early childhood students as it underpins all early year’s practice and curricula. This book provides students with an in-depth understanding of the research, theory and current practice, supporting them through a complex area. Offering a fresh take, this book examines child development through a range of disciplines including psychology, education, sociology, anthropology and philosophy. Chapters are structured to support readers in un...