You picked up this book in the quiet after the welcome home signs came down, sitting in a car where the person next to you looks the same and feels different. You may be sleeping 3 hours a night, tracking 1 locked bedroom door, and explaining to your kids why Dad scans every restaurant for the exit. Or you are the veteran watching your family tiptoe around you, knowing you jumped at 2 sounds today that were not threats, yet unable to explain why. Whatever brought you here, you share one co...

Drawing upon the work of philosopher John Dewey, A Deweyan Approach to Teaching Literary Inquiry describes an inquiry-based, process-oriented approach to making meaning from literary texts.Beginning with a Deweyan examination of why we teach literature, the book then presents its central argument that textual inquiry should be at the heart of literary education. The chapters systematically address each step in the meaning-making process, offering practical, classroom-teste...

There are thousands of Christian books, articles, blogs, etc. that can be read, each supporting someone's theological or religious slant. Most are permeated with high-sounding postulates, crammed full of imagery and hyperboles, giving only "lip service" to living Spirit-filled lives. Jesus taught His followers to "hunger and thirst for righteousness." Such is only possible when Holy Spirit's complete makeover happens (a surrendered life), resulting in growing into the freedom Jesus has alr...

A poetic picture book biography about blind Black poet Myra Viola Wilds, written by the author of Brown: The Many Shades of LoveWhat dreams do you carry? Myra Viola Wilds dreamed of opportunity.She left her home in rural Kentucky for the city, learned to read and to write, and became a dressmaker. She hand-stitched gorgeous gowns. She worked so hard she lost her eyesight, and her world went dark. But those well-loved stitches turned into words, and...

If you thought Simon Says was fun, wait until you play Catbug Says! Even King Congletard tries the kooky Catbug game. Find out what over 4 million people who watched the Catbug episode of Bravest Warriors are talking about. Bravest Warriors writer, Jason Johnson, wrote all new lines, while illustrator Angel An gave Catbug a dreamy makeover. Catbug is voiced by beloved Bravest Warriors voice actor, Sam Lavagnino. We can't stop playing Catbug Says, so let's go dress up as a barracuda. Everyo...

In an emotional ode to the color blue—and the blues—from writer Nancy Johnson James and illustrator Constance Moore, the creators of Brown: The Many Shades of Love and Black: The Many Wonders of My World, The Many Ways I Feel features a colorful collage of watercolor and textile eye-catching art.Full of feeling and wonder, a child describes all the beautiful shades of blue they feel—from a pale winter sky to a bright ocean wave, from deep...

For almost two centuries, blueprints have served as a detailed, visual roadmap—ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to specifications; a universal language for builders. In the same way, God has given us blueprints to construct a solid foundation for living a Christ-centered life in a sin-soaked world. In the premier volume of this devotional series, readers will utilize five pillars—Connection, Knowledge, Emotion, Transformation, and Hope—to discover the framework of God's redempt...

In this inspirational sequel, discover the second phase of God's redemptive plan—Coming of the Holy Spirit. This two-fold plan of rescue authored by God is meant to save us from eternal separation and provide a way for people to live in this world, having a relationship with Him that is real, active, tangible, and guided by His hand. This book delves into the living and active coming of Holy Spirit into our lives, and how this affiliation serves as a watershed event for His people and the ...

"Pilgrimages to the Spas in Pursuit of Health and Recreation" by James Johnson explores the historical significance of spa towns and their role in health and wellness. Johnson delves into the cultural and social aspects of visiting these therapeutic locations, highlighting how they served as retreats for the elite seeking both physical rejuvenation and social interaction. The book is rich with descriptions of various spas, their unique offerings, and the allure they held for those looking ...

Black: The Many Wonders of My World is a celebration of the color black, from author Nancy Johnson James and artist Constance Moore, the team who created Brown: The Many Shades of Love.Black is a wonderful color. Black is special. It is true. It's the sky when the morning is new.In this loving and lovely ode to the color black, a girl describes the many wonders of her world—from the black of starry nights to her ...

Many tribes of the great John Bull family appear, of late years, to have abjured “red port” and “brown stout,” in favour of several breweries on the Continent, and especially in Germany. These breweries are deeply seated in the bowels of the Earth, and the art and mystery of their brewings are far beyond the sight and cognizance of man. Whether cocculus Indicus, logwood, sloe-juice, or opium enter into their gigantic vats and boiling cauldrons, it is hard to say; but, however manufactured,...

Young Franky's boots were sent to be mended. The girl came back and said they would not be done for a week; the cobbler was so busy. Annie, of the same family, who knew nothing of this, sent hers, and said they must be done by the next day. The cobbler said if they brought him two pairs again to do at once, he'd knock their heads together with his lasts, and then give them a good "welting." He was the only cobbler in the village, or he would not have been so independent. Franky had often w...