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Our Fragile Freedoms: Essays
by Eric FonerFrom one of the most acclaimed and influential historians of the United States, an insightful guide to our history and why it matters. Eric Foner has done more to shape the public and professional understanding of American history than any other scholar. The preeminent historian of the Civil War era, Foner’s keynote has been American freedom and the recurring battles over its meanings and boundaries. His award-winning works show that freedom has been a birthright for some and a struggle for others, that rights gained can also be lost, and that they must always be tended with knowledge and vigilance. The present political moment makes the importance of these themes abundantly clear. This collection of Foner’s recent reviews and commentaries demonstrates the range of his interests and expertise, running from slavery and antislavery, through the disunion and remaking of the United States in the nineteenth century, Jim Crow and the civil rights movement, and into our current politics. Each piece shows a master at work, melding historical knowledge and balanced judgment with crystalline prose. Foner takes up towering figures from Washington to Lincoln, Douglass, and Rosa Parks, pivotal events such as the Fugitive Slave Act and the Tulsa Race Massacre, and the fragility of constitutional guarantees to civil liberties, due process, and birthright citizenship, whether in times of war or peace. He also explores recent controversies over how to commemorate, and how to teach, our history.
The Trafficker Next Door: How Household Employers Exploit Domestic Workers (A Norton Short)
by Rhacel Salazar Parreñas"Award-winning sociologist Rhacel Salazar Parreñas explains the warped psychology and perfectly legal practices that allow modern-day slavery to persist."—Christine L. Williams, author of Gaslighted and former president of the American Sociological Association A renowned sociologist examines the pernicious societal forces that lead employers to exploit vulnerable domestic workers. "Kaya mo ba?" Can you take it? An instructor asks this of a group of migrant workers in the Philippines, as they prepare for domestic work in wealthier countries. Can you take the grueling work? "Kaya," the women say. "We can." The phrase "human trafficking" often conjures nightmarish images of sexual exploitation, but Rhacel Salazar Parreñas reveals that the vast majority of trafficking victims are domestic workers who suffer abuse not at the hands of shadowy crime lords but rather "ordinary" family employers. Drawing on twenty years of groundbreaking research across three continents, Parreñas exposes the grim realities faced by migrant workers ensnared in forced labor due to poverty and debt bondage. She uncovers how entrenched social and legal norms, coupled with a patronizing "employer savior complex," foster a troubling sense of ownership among employers over "their" domestic workers. Through powerful firsthand accounts—including harrowing stories of workers living in hot, windowless rooms, experiencing food deprivation, having their makeup, jewelry, and phones confiscated, and having their wages stolen—Parreñas illustrates the migrants’ desperation, and the power dynamics that lead to a global network of exploitation. Parreñas’s urgent narrative challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about everyday household arrangements and calls for justice and fair treatment for all workers.
Sex Beyond "Yes": Pleasure and Agency for Everyone (A Norton Short)
by Quill R. KuklaPhilosopher Quill R Kukla questions traditional notions of consent in this honest, humanistic reimagining of what it means to have pleasurable, ethical, and respectful sex. Every discussion of sexual ethics revolves around consent, but is this notion enough to help us understand good sex? How does the dominance of consent help or prevent us from negotiating the complexities of intimacy and pleasure? Georgetown professor Quill R Kukla argues that the idea that consent is the gatekeeper between the realms of good and bad sex does not give us the tools we need to navigate pleasure and intimacy. They claim that traditional discussions of consent make no room for the reality that we can have good sex even though we may get drunk or high, or become forgetful with age, or be limited by social pressures and power relationships Kukla explores the ambiguous realms in which sexual agency requires much more than the ability to just say "yes" or "no" to sex. They confront moments of discomfort: How does consent work for people with dementia, a condition that is also associated with increased libido? Or in sex work, where sexual contracts challenge our traditional conceptions of ethical sex? How can we express our agency when exploring new kinks, where our hesitations and ambivalence are part of the thrill? Or even in everyday sex—where partners inevitably differ in enthusiasm, power dynamics, and experience? Combining rigorous research and universal lessons that apply both in and out of the bedroom, Kukla approaches the concepts of sexual agency, sexual pleasure, and consent with unapologetic verve. Challenging readers to think beyond reductive concepts of consent, gender, and freedom, Sex Beyond "Yes" reframes the communication and social support we need to establish sexual relationships founded on genuine respect, open discourse, and unhindered joy.
Christina the Astonishing
by Marianne LeoneA coming-of-age novel told from the perspective of the irrepressible Christina, whose encounters with Catholic school nuns, Italian mothers, and small-town Massachusetts will have readers laughing out loud, even when Christina isn’t . . . CHRISTINA FALCONE IS A THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD EIGHTH GRADER at Precious Blood Junior High. She is growing up pazza according to her Italian immigrant mother, Rita, who curses a country that poisons children with chocolate milk and singing mice on television. The nuns at Precious Blood are giving Christina nightmares and facial tics with their daily descriptions of torture and martyrdom. All she wanted as a fourth grader was to become a saint so she could be God’s best friend and go straight to heaven and avoid burning in hell for all eternity. At thirteen, though, Christina’s nightmares about eyeless martyrs have become dreams of escaping this place where she can see the entire trajectory of her life looming before her in a never-ending hamster loop that goes from Precious Blood Elementary School to La Sposa Bridal Shoppe and eventually across the street to Carmello’s Funeral Home without ever leaving her neighborhood only seven miles from Boston. But Harvard Square beckons and Christina’s window to the world cracks open, along with the entire American culture of the 1960s, as she grows from girl to woman. Christina the Astonishing is an endearing look at an irrepressible character that will ring true to all readers regardless of the time or place they happened to take the roller-coaster ride to adulthood.
Prioritizing Faith: International Religious Freedom and U.S. Foreign Policy
by Ashlyn W. HandUncovers the political, ideological, and bureaucratic forces that shaped the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and its legacy across the Clinton, Bush, and Obama administrationsThe International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 formally established the promotion of religious freedom as a U.S. foreign policy and national security priority. Tracing its origins and passage, Prioritizing Faith shows how the legislation was made possible by the convergence of growing evangelical and Jewish advocacy, the expanding international human rights movement, and a broader search for post–Cold War purpose. Yet implementation across administrations has been uneven, shaped by shifting geopolitical dynamics and internal institutional constraints.Relying on expert interviews and rich archival analysis, Ashlyn W. Hand traces how Clinton, Bush, and Obama each wove international religious freedom into their foreign policy visions while navigating competing priorities and evolving strategic interests. Through case studies in China, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia, Hand reveals the inner workings and persistent challenges of American religious freedom policy on the global stage.Timely, insightful, and deeply researched, Prioritizing Faith offers an incisive assessment of the United States’ efforts to promote religious freedom abroad, highlighting the enduring tensions between normative aspirations and the complexities of foreign policy practice.
Poisonous Animals (Wild World)
by Brenna MaloneyDiscover the top 10 poisonous animals and learn all about their habitats, diets, and behaviors!There are so many poisonous animals in the world! Some can burn the skin. Some can make you sick. And some are even deadly! Count down from 10 to 1 and discover some of the most poisonous animals in our wild world!ABOUT THIS SERIES:Discover the most unusual creatures in nature with the TOP 10 series! From the most poisonous animals to the furriest, most endangered and loudest, each book will count down from 10 to 1 to find out which animals are the record holders in each category. With big, bold photos on every page, and bursting with fascinating facts, kids will also learn all about where these animals live, what they eat, and how they survive in our wild world!
Loudest Animals (Wild World)
by Brenna MaloneyDiscover the top 10 loudest animals and learn all about their habitats, diets, and behaviors!There are so many loud animals in the world! Some whistle. Some roar. And some howl or shriek! Count down from 10 to 1 and discover some of the loudest animals in our wild world!ABOUT THIS SERIES:Discover the most unusual creatures in nature with the TOP 10 series! From the most poisonous animals to the furriest, most endangered and loudest, each book will count down from 10 to 1 to find out which animals are the record holders in each category. With big, bold photos on every page, and bursting with fascinating facts, kids will also learn all about where these animals live, what they eat, and how they survive in our wild world!
Animals at Risk (Wild World)
by Brenna MaloneyDiscover the top 10 animals at risk and learn all about their habitats, diets, and behaviors!Sadly, there are many animals in the world that are at risk of becoming extinct. This means there aren't many of them left. But which animal is the most endangered? Let's count down from 10 to 1 and discover some of the rarest animals in our wild world!ABOUT THIS SERIES:Discover the most unusual creatures in nature with the TOP 10 series! From the most poisonous animals to the furriest, most endangered and loudest, each book will count down from 10 to 1 to find out which animals are the record holders in each category. With big, bold photos on every page, and bursting with fascinating facts, kids will also learn all about where these animals live, what they eat, and how they survive in our wild world!
Furriest Animals (Wild World)
by Brenna MaloneyDiscover the top 10 furriest animals and learn all about their habitats, diets, and behaviors!There are so many furry animals in the world! Some are fuzzy. Some are fluffy. And some are soft and wooly! Count down from 10 to 1 and discover some of the furriest animals in our wild world!ABOUT THIS SERIES:Discover the most unusual creatures in nature with the TOP 10 series! From the most poisonous animals to the furriest, most endangered and loudest, each book will count down from 10 to 1 to find out which animals are the record holders in each category. With big, bold photos on every page, and bursting with fascinating facts, kids will also learn all about where these animals live, what they eat, and how they survive in our wild world!
Messi's Magic: How Lionel Messi Became the G.O.A.T.
by Caroline L. PerryDiscover how footballer Lionel Messi defied the odds and became the G.O.A.T. in this inspiring story teeming with excitement, emotion, and Messi facts galore!**A Junior Library Guild Selection**"A fitting tribute to a stellar role model." –BooklistHow did a small, shy, soccer-obsessed child with a serious medical condition become a goal-scoring, record-breaking, once-in-a-generation sensation?For everyone who loves soccer, dreams big, and is inspired by heroes who triumph against the odds, Messi's Magic delivers a thrilling, deeply emotional story.Filled with action-packed pictures and never-before-seen detail, it spotlights Lionel "Leo" Messi's early years and shows how, even when facing loss, loneliness, and setbacks, he never gave up on his goal. Leo's resilience and big-heartedness on the journey to become the G.O.A.T. are as inspiring as his dazzling style of play. This humble hero has ignited passion in millions and sparked the movement: Messi Mania!Enriched with statistics, career highlights, a timeline, and fun facts, Messi's Magic is a gift to soccer fans of all ages.
Clifford Treasury
by Norman BridwellJoin Clifford and his best friend, Emily Elizabeth, in this collection of five classic Clifford stories -- featuring the original, vintage artwork!Clifford the Big Red Dog has been a household name for over sixty years, teaching generations of children how to be a good friend. Clifford and his best friend, Emily Elizabeth, have had countless adventures together, including visiting his family, celebrating birthdays and holidays, going to school, and helping his friends and neighbors across Birdwell Island.This beautiful hardcover treasury includes five classic Clifford the Big Red Dog stories -- some of which aren't available anywhere else! This treasury includes Clifford the Big Red Dog, Clifford the Small Red Puppy, Clifford Gets a Job, Clifford Goes to Hollywood, and Clifford's Tricks. Each story is featured alongside the original artwork in the vintage Clifford style.This book is a great gift and the perfect addition to any home library!
Who Would Win?: Porcupine vs. Pangolin (Who Would Win?)
by Jerry PallottaWhat if a porcupine and a pangolin had a fight? Who do you think would win?This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two unlikely animals: a porcupine and a pangolin! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then, compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.
Hut! Hut! Hike!: A Branches Book (Sports Zone!)
by Andrew MaranissBest friends Jasper, Mo, and Ruby try out for the flag football team and learn what it means to be a part of a team in the first installment of this action-packed, fully illustrated early chapter book series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Nine-year-old Jasper is the best football player ever... when he’s playing in his living room with his dad. But when he tries out for his town's flag football team, along with his friends Mo and Ruby, he realizes he might not be as skilled as he thought he was. Will Jasper help lead his team to victory in their first game? Or will Coach Sanders keep him on the sideline?Engaging black-and-white artwork appears on every page, and game-time scenes are told through fully-illustrated, graphic novel-style panels. Nonfiction sidebars are also scattered throughout, introducing young readers to sports legends and other fun facts. Kids will learn all about flag football as they read this book, and they won't be able to put it down because of its action-packed, relatable story!
Pepper (The Puppy Place)
by Ellen MilesWelcome to the Puppy Place! Where every puppy finds a home.Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.Pepper is an adorable Cavapoo puppy who's found himself in a "no dogs allowed" building in New York City. Can Charles find him a home?
A Place of Quiet Rest: Finding Intimacy with God Through a Daily Devotional Life
by Nancy DeMoss WolgemuthThe God of the universe created us for a loving relationship with Him. We long for that sweet intimacy with God, but it often seems so out of reach. Yet even in the busyness of daily life, we hear those whispers calling us, drawing us to the feet of Jesus.Best-selling author Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth demystifies the process of coming to know God intimately. For over 20 years A Place of Quiet Rest has spoken to readers, helping them to a deeper relationship with Christ. In A Place of Quiet Rest Nancy shares from her heart and life how a daily devotional time can forever change your life.This Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth classic will encourage generations to come to find that place of quiet rest.
The Redeemed Reader: Cultivating a Child's Discernment and Imagination Through Truth and Story
by Janie Cheaney Betsy Farquhar Hayley Morell Megan SabenA book, too, can be a star, a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out into the expanding universe. —Madeleine L'EngleGod loves stories. We understand the world and ourselves in light of His great story. And humans reflect Him in their love to tell and immerse themselves in story. But not all stories are equal—or even good.Good books awaken us to truth, warn us from falsehood, and provide unforgettable examples. They open our hearts to beauty and wonder. They shape us. In The Redeemed Reader, parents and educators find encouragement and guidance to raise readers who can engage both heart and mind with books and the culture surrounding them.This book offers insight into how to build discernment in children and provides practical tips, examples, and booklists for their literary journey. Passionate about shepherding imaginations and young hearts, the authors read ahead so that you can confidently choose books for your children.Readers will discover a deeper understanding of how the gospel shines into children&’s books and practical guidance for applying these principles. If you want the imaginations of your children to be formed by what is good and true, The Redeemed Reader will equip you—parents, librarians, and educators—to navigate literary culture in a fallen world and to nurture thoughtful readers.
Practicing Life Together: A Common Rule for Christian Growth
by Paul GutackerYou don&’t have to go it alone after college—nor should you!Even when we want good things, when we desire what&’s right, we&’re often frustrated by how we fail to follow through. Practicing Life Together invites readers to experience the blessings and benefits of a common rule.A rule of life is like a trellis. It&’s a standard, offering guidance and encouraging growth in the right direction. It&’s a way of living intentionally—of making a commitment to spiritual disciplines that are too important to leave up to our day-to-day whims. And the best way to take on a rule of life? Doing it with others. Practicing Life Together invites emerging adults to consider participating in a common rule that will guide their growth and cultivate genuine community. As Dietrich Bonhoeffer discerned, Christian community is &“not an ideal which we must realize; it is rather a reality created by God in Christ in which we may participate.&” Christians don&’t have to go it alone during the formative years after college—it&’s possible to practice life together. Paul Gutacker introduces practices we can take up with others—communal prayer, weekly dinners, studying together, and Sabbath—in the hope that these can become life-shaping habits.
A Place of Quiet Rest Journal
by Nancy DeMoss WolgemuthWhat you need to grow in the LordI've come to believe that it's absolutely impossible for me to cultivate an intimate relationship with God, or to become the woman He wants me to be, apart from spending daily time alone with Him. And I think the same it true for many women. It's hard to carve out time from our busy schedules, but it's worth the effort and this journal can help facilitate the process.Inside you'll find:A 30-day Bible reading planAn easy to follow daily prayer guideTools to help you observe and interpret God's WordInsight to help you apply Scripture to your lifeI'm convinced that if women will get to know God through His Word, sooner or later, God will show them what they need to know in order to deal with their most difficult issues and how to live godly, fruitful, blessed lives!— Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
A Place for You: Reframing Christian Womanhood
by Kendra DahlThe feminine life is beautiful, yet navigating womanhood isn&’t easy. Women are bombarded with competing voices and messages from both outside the church and within it. Is there a compelling alternative to the narratives clamoring for women&’s allegiance?A Place for You shares a biblical framework for women&’s value, purpose, and belonging. Kendra Dahl invites women to embrace their dignity and delight that God made them female, persevering in the way of Christ with courage and conviction.With empathy and compassion, she:tells the truth about the plight of women throughout history and in lived experience today.addresses the human longing for purpose, the impact of the Fall on our vocations, and the unique ways women contribute to the church, home, and society.writes about our need for one another, the difficulties of female friendships, and the challenge of being a single woman in the church.casts a vision for community where vulnerability and weakness are welcomed, the gospel is proclaimed, and people learn to help each other in tangible ways.We have human longings—to be valued and understood, and to contribute in meaningful ways. A Place for You showcases God&’s noble design, gives voice to women&’s desires, and encourages us to hold fast to truth.
In Deadly Company
by L.S. StrattonAn incisive workplace satire and twisty murder mystery featuring a young executive assistant who realizes the peril in being diligently attentive to her boss's whims. As the assistant of the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, Nicole Underwood has plenty of tasks on her to-do list—one of which is the blowout birthday celebration for her nightmare, one-percenter boss, Xander Chambers. But when the party ends in chaos and murder and Nicole is one of the survivors, suspicion—from the investigators to the media—lands on her. Was she the reason for all the bloodshed? A year after those deadly events, Nicole tries to set the public record straight by agreeing to consult on a feature film based on her story. However, on the set in LA, she's sidelined by inappropriate casting and persistent, bizarre script changes, while also haunted by the events of that party weekend with visions of her now-deceased boss. It seems clearing her name isn't so simple when the question of guilt or innocence is...complicated.
Move. Think. Rest.: Redefining Productivity & Our Relationship with Time
by Dr. Natalie NixonWe&’re experiencing a human revolution—not a tech revolution Natalie Nixon, known as the creativity whisperer, helps corporate leaders catalyze creativity&’s ROI for more inspired business results. In Move. Think. Rest. she reveals how the best organizations allow the personal and the professional to converge at strategic moments, which often come when we step away from our desks and phones. According to Nixon, it is this MTR framework (pronounced &“motor&”)—which allows us to make time for strategic thinking, prevent burnout, build leadership resilience and redefine performance for the Imagination Era. Nixon&’s MTR framework (Movement, Thought, and Rest) will change the way you work. And it will do so without demanding that you adhere to a rigid protocol or life-hack the liveliness out of your working hours. When you allow yourself to pause, unabashedly pay attention to your emotions, and allow your intuition to guide you, then you achieve fluency, ease, and even greater productivity. Move. Think. Rest. will help you shift the ways you work and live.
Lotería: Stories
by Cynthia PelayoThe Mexican board game of Lotería is a game of chance—similar to bingo. However, in Lotería instead of matching up numbers on a game board, players match up images. There are 54 cards in the Lotería game, and for this short story collection you will find one unique story per card based on a Latin American myth, folklore, superstition, or belief—with a slant towards the paranormal and horrific. In this deck of cards you will find murderers, ghosts, goblins and ghouls. This collection features creatures and monsters, vampires, werewolves and more. Many of these legends existed long before their European counterparts—passed throughout the Americas via word of mouth, collected just like the tales the Brothers Grimm. These are indeed fairy tales—Latin American fairy tales—but with a horrifying slant.
Boudicca's Daughter
by Elodie HarperThe story of Boudicca, the notorious warrior queen who led a legendary rebellion in 60 CE against the Roman Empire in Britain. This book by acclaimed Wolf Den Trilogy author Elodie Harper follows Boudicca's meteoric rise and devastating fall through the eyes of her youngest daughter, Solina, who seeks revenge against Rome. Boudicca—infamous warrior, queen of the British Iceni tribe, and mastermind of one of history&’s greatest revolts. Her defeat spelled ruin for her people, yet still her name is enough to strike fear into Roman hearts. But what of the woman who grew up in her shadow? The woman who has her mother's looks and cunning and her father&’s druidic gifts, but a spirit all of her own? The woman whose desperate bid for survival will take her from Britain&’s sacred marshlands to the glittering facades of Nero&’s Roman Empire . . . The narrative arc and emotional heart of the book is Solina's complex relationship with Rome, and what resistance means in the radically different world she finds herself in after her mother's fall. After she is taken to the Empire's capital by the ruthless Roman general Paulinus, she will have to decide what it truly means to be Boudicca's daughter. Forced to fight. Determined to succeed. Meet Solina. Boudicca&’s daughter. This epic and emotional novel is perfect for fans of Madeleine Miller&’s Circe and Constanza Casati&’s Clytemnestra.
Peril and Promise: College Leadership in Turbulent Times
by Beverly Daniel TatumIn this "timely and critically important book" (Eddie S. Glaude Jr.), a former college president and bestselling author offers leadership lessons for today&’s troubled campuses Higher education is under assault from all sides. Scandals, protests, and dramatic resignations dominate the news cycle, and the pressure has grown so severe that the average tenure of university presidents has fallen to less than six years. Even so, Peril and Promise insists, American universities provide the solutions to the ignorance and division that plague our society—but only if wise, courageous leaders step up. Blending insights from social science with many years of experience as a college president at Spelman and Mount Holyoke Colleges, Beverly Daniel Tatum celebrates the power of leadership to make higher education a force for good. Alongside an unflinching look at the financial challenges, political attacks, and social problems that besiege today&’s college campuses, she offers real-life leadership examples of institutions that have overcome the steepest odds and produced real transformation in ideas, student bodies, and society at large. At once conversational and contemplative, Peril and Promise reckons with the complexities of higher education in our time, while exhorting future leaders to take up the mantle and chart a path forward for our campuses and country.
The Three Partisans: A Novel
by Jean-Yves PitounBased on the true stories the author grew up hearing about his father&’s time fighting with the Resistance during WWII, this sweeping historical drama combines adventure, romance, and espionage to tell the story of extraordinary perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds. This is the gripping saga of three World War II freedom fighters: Robert, an Algerian Jew, who runs away from home to join the army in Algiers; Mike, a cocky American pilot who enlisted in the Royal Air Force at the outset of the war; and Janine, a passionate and determined Frenchwoman leading missions to smuggle Allied airmen over the Pyrenees, out of France, and to safety. When fate forces the trio together, an easy friendship forms, one that soon blossoms into a fragile love triangle. With dangers mounting and SS operatives closing in, one of them is captured and must be rescued at all costs. The story brings to life the significant cruelty of the occupation, and how the war brought out the ugliest aspects of human nature in some, but the gifts of courage, self-sacrifice, and grit in others. Filled with action-packed battle scenes, daring escapes, and a colorful cast of characters, this saga evokes the bravery and compassion that fueled the Resistance and helped win the war.