A poignant and ruthlessly honest journey through cultural expectations of size, race, and gender—and toward a brighter future—from National Book Award nominee Evette DionneMy body has not betrayed me; it has continued rebounding against all odds. It is a body that others map their expectations on, but it has never let me down.In this insightful, funny, and whip-smart book, acclaimed writer Evette Dionne explores the minefields fat Black women are forced to navigate in the c...

An exciting story of a Texas Ranger, adventurer, and immigration officer who became a symbol of his age while gambling with death in the wild frontier regions of Texas, Arizona, and Old and New Mexico. Charles Goodnight knew the West of Jim Bridger, Kit Carson, Dick Wooton, St. Vrain, and Lucien Maxwell. He ranged a country as vast as Bridger ranged. He rode with the boldness of Fremont, guided by the craft of Carson. His vigorous zest for life enabled him to live intensely and amply, and ...

Evette is a nature-lover full of crafty ideas for reusing and upcycling clothes. When she finds a vintage swimsuit in Gran E’s closet, she also uncovers a family secret that could explain why her mother’s family, which is Black, and her father’s, which is White, don’t spend time together. When Evette visits the river where her grandmother used to swim, she realizes how polluted it’s become. She rallies her new friends Makena and Maritza along with her whole family for a cleanup day. She’s ...

Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Hunter and Charlaine Harris, The Gift picks up where The Others left off, pulling readers into yet another death-defying paranormal adventure as Olivia battles more secrets and lies inside the Council.After a brutal act of terrorism shakes the Council to its core, they send supernaturally gifted Olivia Shepherd on assignment in Eastern Europe. What Olivia really wants is time to recover and process the stunning revela...

Three remarkable women find themselves caught between two worlds on the American frontier. A captive of the Comanche must choose between escaping to white society or her growing feelings for a rising war chief in 1850s Texas. A Georgia judge’s daughter flees an unwanted betrothal during the War of 1812, only to be captured by Creek warriors but protected by a mysterious brave. And in 1754, an English lady traveling the Great Wagon Road to become a music teacher discovers her carefully plan...

For fans of A Discovery of Witches, this taut, steamy final installment of The Council Trilogy follows Olivia as she attempts to keep an old nemesis from seizing control of the White House through dark magic—and to keep her loved ones alive.In this third and final installment of The Council Trilogy, political consultant Olivia Shepherd has scarcely had time to unpack after returning home from a harrowing assignment overseas when she’s offered a once-in-a-l...

THE LEARNER-CENTERED CURRICULUM“If an institution is to be truly learner-centered, all processes and practices need to be learner-centered, and the curriculum is no exception.”—From the PrefaceThe Learner-Centered Curriculum is for educators and administrators who envision an educational environment that produces students who are creative and autonomous learners. By encouraging an appreciation and adoption of learner-centered practices, ed...

They are the stuff of nightmares, these creatures in the shadows and under our beds, yet we can't look away.Fear is part of the allure, after all—drawing us into the woods, into the mist, into the dark water, while others run the other way.We yearn to be craved by what wishes to consume us.Open yourself to 23 twisted trysts from authors and illustrators: Hannah Birss, Terry Campbell, Monica Chen, Sam Crain, Astra Crompton, gaast, Arlo Z. Graves, Joachim Hei...

Sara is coming into her own in her second year of college, but when poor grades threaten to sever her access to family money and see her expelled from her sorority, she is forced to turn to illcit solutions. Desperate to save her college career, she will do anything to get what she wants - a path that leads her to the college's dark and secretive underworld with her best friend Carmen. This strange and sensual world will require things of her that she is unsure she is prepared to do. Will ...

The love of God inspired me to write about my journey, to delve deeply into my experiences, and to find my true voice. As I released old burdens, I began to sink into the truth of who I am-free from the weight of expectations and pain. This journey required confronting my shadows, embracing vulnerability, and allowing myself to feel, to grieve, and ultimately to heal. By letting go of everything that held me back, I found the freedom to express my authentic self, to share my story, and to ...

A frontier scout, a healing widow, and a desperate fight for peace.At the farthest Georgia outpost this side of hostile Creek Territory in 1813, Jared Lockridge serves his country as a scout to redeem his father's botched heritage. If he can help secure peace against Indians allied to the British, he can bring his betrothed to the home he's building and open his cabinetry shop. Then he comes across a burning cabin and a traumatized woman just widowed by a ...

Gabriel wants to be a knight...just like in the days of King Arthur.In this charming and inspiring children's book, join Gabriel, a young dreamer with a big imagination, as he embarks on a journey to prove his bravery and become just like the knights he admires.Armed with his trusty steed, Dixie (who happens to be a loyal pup), Gabriel faces thrilling adventures: confronting a scary "white dragon," conquering the towering heights of a slide, and braving the dark, spiderweb-...