In the 1970s, James Earl Massey wrote a book about his beloved mentor, the noted theologian and preacher Howard Thurman. The completed manuscript was never published. Howard Thurman: Reflections on a Luminous Life finally brings this book to the public.This book presents the latest, 1977 version of James Earl Massey's manuscript, lightly edited for clarity. Edited by Dr. Curtiss Paul DeYoung, it includes editorial commentary, a history of the relationship between James Ear...

Two devastating short novels adapted for the stage by Steinbeck himselfA Penguin ClassicThis Penguin Classics edition celebrates Steinbeck’s dramatic adaptations of his most powerful short novels, Of Mice and Men and The Moon Is Down**,** featuring a foreword by award-winning actor James Earl Jones.Of Mice and Men represents an experiment in form – as Steinbeck put it, “a kind of playable novel, written in...

Wildfires. Hurricanes. Floods. Heat Waves. Crop Failures. The results of climate change are everywhere. We see these impacts as a direct result nearly every day. In Good Enough for the Climate, author James Earl Anderson explores the surprisingly simple math of the planet, and tells the stories of the leaders developing an amazing array of emerging solutions. It delves into the principles of action and innovation to advance human thriving and reshape our relation...

This African American gay love story set in Brooklyn's hip hop community is a "sexy, romantic soaper . . . sure to please present fans and garner more" ( Booklist).In this final chapter in James Earl Hardy's groundbreaking B-Boy Blues series, Mitchell "Little Bit" Crawford and Raheim "Pooquie" Rivers are all grown up. Mitchell is a stay-at-home dad renovating his dream house, writing, and raising his godson and half-sister in Brooklyn's up-and-coming Fort G...

Over a three-decade period that began in 1919, Oscar Micheaux wrote, directed, edited, produced and distributed over forty films nationally and internationally. These films usually featured all-Black casts. They spanned a silent film period (1919-1930)and a talkie period (sound films) (1931-1948). Given such a background and the period in American history into which he was born, Micheaux's achievements were extraordinary and his legacy is a study of survival, persistence, and bold determin...

What if one small seed could grow into something that changes a whole community?In James's Garden of Change, young James sees an empty lot and imagines something beautiful: a garden filled with flowers, food, friendship, and hope. With a caring heart, a clear plan, and help from family, friends, neighbors, and community members, James learns that big change often starts with one small idea.As the garden grows, James discovers important lessons about teamwor...

Preaching magazine’s 2008 Book of the Year! The theme of doctrinal preaching and teaching comes to life through the enthusiastic and inspired writing of professor Robert Smith in Doctrine That Dances.Advance Praise:“At a time when so much of the conversation on preaching deals with presentation, Robert Smith has reminded us that effective teaching must also take the theological task seriously. He makes his case so well that his book, D...

Explore the magical paradise of Bavaria, full of wonder and beauty. Visit areas of Germany, Austria and Southern Europe. Civilian employees who work at facilities of the Armed Forces Recreation Center pursue fun adventures in Oberammergau, Berchtesgaden, Munich, Lake Chiemsee, and other locations. Meanwhile, Germany is attacked by the Red Army Faction. This book is one of a kind…A delightful blend of mystery, terror, history and the lifestyle of the early 1970s, it...

Worship, Tradition, and Engagement is designed to honor the life, scholarship, and influence of Timothy George, the founding dean of Beeson Divinity School. Timothy George is one of the premier evangelical scholars and leading statesmen of this generation. This volume reflects on the many themes of Dean George's life and ministry, including theology, church history, gospel, church, worship, tradition, and engagement. The book, edited by David S. Dockery, James Earl Massey, and Robert Smith...

What happens when private technology corporations become more influential than governments?The Big Tech Industry's Ongoing War Crimes Against Humanity and Humanism argues that the unchecked power of major technology companies has transformed modern society in ways that threaten privacy, free expression, human dignity, and democratic accountability.Examining artificial intelligence, mass surveillance, digital censorship, algorithmic influence, data ...

This book is a bold and thought- provoking examination of the growing influence and unchecked power of major tech corporations on global affairs, human rights abuse, geopolitical conflict, and the ethical direction of modern society. Drawing on documented sources and contemporary global developments, the book explores how artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and digital platforms have become instruments of modern conflict. It examines digital dominance and information control by ...

Wall Pilates for Women: Strength, Flexibility, and Balance Made EasyDiscover the transformative benefits of Wall Pilates with this comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide designed specifically for women. "Wall Pilates for Women" offers a range of exercises that utilize the support and resistance of a wall to help you build strength, improve flexibility, and enhance your balance. Perfect for women of all fitness levels, this book provides step-by-step instructions and detailed illust...