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This story is based on a journal Mark began writing in January 2019 through August 2021 to see if he could heal through the terrible loss of his son, Nicholas. He simply needed to see if he could survive. After two years of writing, he realized he could and would survive. Through the people he met, the mediums, the signs, and sightings of Nicholas, his days got a little easier.

This audiobook is a candid discussion with the divine mother of the universe. The author, Ethan Walker, asks her about the meaning of life, the mysteries of existence, what to do about suffering, who or what we are, the way to happiness, how to be a whole and complete person, how to successfully navigate life, and much more.

Schools that routinely fail Black boys are not extraordinary. In fact, they are all-too ordinary. If we are to succeed in positively shifting outcomes for Black boys and young men, we must first change the way school is “done.” That’s where the eight in ten teachers who are White women fit in . . . and this urgently needed resource is made specifically for them as a way to help them understand, respect and connect with all of their students.

Our students’ futures depend upon it: If we’re to guarantee equitable access and improved academic outcomes for our historically underserved students, then we must first confront the deeply rooted biases and practices that for far too long have limited them. That’s where Cultural Proficiency: A Manual for School Leaders has already benefited tens of thousands of schools leaders—and the students, teachers, and communities they serve. Cultural Proficiency helps us all establish a mindset and worldview for effectively describing and responding to inequities.

Memory Cards is a journey down a dusty rural road, but also back in time to where as late as the 1980s, neighbors still used mules for transportation and outhouses for other necessities. There is plenty to see, hear, and smell, from the oppressive heat and pungent smell of row upon row of tobacco to the mobile library that brought air conditioning and the aroma of paper, glue, and binding each week of the summer.

Dark Roux is the story of a family simmering on the verge of burning to ruin. The delicate nature of this sauce depicts how Cajun culture survives Americanization along parade routes and swamps in South Louisiana.

After the murder of an unarmed Black teenager by the hands of the police, protests spread like wildfire in Bliss City, New Jersey. A full-scale resistance group takes control of an abandoned housing project and decide to call it Hush Harbor, in homage to the secret spaces their enslaved ancestors would gather to pray. Jeremiah Prince, alongside his sister Nova, are leaders of the revolution, but have ideological differences regarding how the movement should proceed.

Come experience the story of a creative mind who was fortunate enough to pull himself from under the weight of thousands of years of dogma without abandoning his beliefs. It could be a bad idea, bad timing, or bad luck, but nothing would be able to prepare him for the day that he'd become a bad pastor.

Medical aid in dying has been legal in New Mexico since 2021. This collection of stories about courageous terminally ill adults who have chosen medical aid in dying, is told with compassion and clarity. Dr. Sparks provides the service in New Mexico, one of 10 states, as well as Washington DC, where the practice is legal. NM currently has the most progressive law, and is the model for at least 17 other states seeking passage of similar legislation in 2024.

“Rudy the Smart Kid” is and inspiring children’s book that celebrates diversity and promotes a love of learning. The story follows a young boy with an insatiable curiosity and intelligence, who defies expectations and breaks through milestones at an astonishing pace. The book includes advanced vocabulary, check-on-learning, and journal prompts. In the preface and epilogue, co-author Dawn Charleston-Green (Rudy’s mother) shares how she learned to advocate for her son’s giftedness, and never allowed others’ opinion to deter him.

We all have dreams and ambitions. We want to be successful in our careers and personal lives. But what does success really mean? And how do we achieve it? These are the questions John Thompson III sets out to answer in his book Stack Your Deck. Through a mix of personal stories, expert interviews, practical exercises, and straight-forward advice, Thompson takes listeners on an engaging journey, challenges us to define success on our terms, and shows it is always within reach - no matter how many ups and downs we experience in life.

It was long ago that Bushy Bushy came on the scene. Modern day investigations have revealed that the Bushy Bushy in this story was actually the grandson of the original Blackbeard. Thus, the “Bushy Bushy,” shorthand for “grandson of.” Melissa Murgatroyd first appeared in night time stories in the year 1982. Melissa lived on a street in Memphis. Her driveway at that time was graveled and quite long.

Orphaned at an early age, Herman and Amanda Masterson spent most of their lives tossed around from one foster parent to the next, each one worse than the last. They eventually get a new lease on life when a distant uncle adopts them. However, this is no fairy tale, and it doesn’t end with "they lived happily ever after…."

Julie lost her best friend, her mentor, and her body all in a day. Every time she looks in the mirror she sees Nara’s face and the deadly magic it hides. Her sociopathic father is serving the Beast, capturing her boyfriend’s little brother to appease it. She and her friends must confront the sins of their families’ horrific legacies to prevent a deadly reckoning.

A guide to deprogramming yourself from thoughts.

Elena Doolin thought she had a normal life. She was a cellist, a music educator, and a citizen of Henryetta, Oklahoma. But when she is abducted by a threat group composed of high-fantasy creatures known only as the Sons, she realizes she plays a critical part in the future of Oklahoma. Now it is up to a crusty group of Vets, misfits, ad outcasts, to stop the threat that has abducted Elena, and is planning a town-by-town campaign to gain control of the Panhandle State. Will this group of Nomads be successful? Or will the Dark Lord reign over the Sooner State?

We all go through tribulations. Waiting upon the Lord is the hardest. The second hardest is knowing when to let go and fly. Listen to an array of poems that remind you of God's faithfulness even when we struggle.

In this captivating memoir, Duke recounts his adventures and ass-inine misadventures with mules, donkeys and horses as he introduces listeners to the complexity and variety of personalities among these intelligent creatures. Through prose and poetry, he shows the deep bond that can form between humans and equines.

In a world thrown into chaos by the rise of the Pope's authoritarian regime, Rurork stands not just as a city, but as a grim prison of despair, a testament to the regime's iron grip. Axel, a resilient and determined soul, finds himself trapped within this bastion of cruelty, where every day is a test of spirit. As Axel befriends fellow prisoners, they unearth secrets that hint at a larger resistance movement, drawing lines between those who collaborate with the regime and those who dare to oppose.

This is a guide to the realization of one's own Self. It is closer than the air we breathe. It is hidden in plain sight. It is the Philosopher's Stone that transforms the mind into the molten gold of light and love. There is no undertaking that is more important as it is the bridge to liberation.