"This exciting project wrapped research around a youth theatre project. Young people of colour and from refugee backgrounds developed a sustained provocation for the people of Geelong, a large regional centre in Australia. The packed public performance-at the biggest venue in town-challenged locals to rethink assumptions. The audience response was insightful and momentous. The companion workshops for schools had profound impact with adolescent audiences. Internationally, this book connects with artistic, educational and research communities, offering a substantial contribution to understandings of racism. In summary, this book is a provocative, transdisciplinary meditation on race, culture, the arts and change"--

"Melissa Tagg follows up her debut novel with a stellar sophomore read. With her charming wit and engaging prose, Tagg pens a story of hope in God's dreams for us and ties it all together with sigh-worthy romance. Truly a book and author not to be missed." ~Rachel Hauck, award-winning, bestselling author of The Wedding Dress and Princess Ever After After playing nomad for five years, Blake Hunziker has finally had enough of adventure. Not sure what reception he'll get from everyone back in Whisper Shore, he's stunned at not only a warm welcome from his hometown but also a job offer. The job is his if he can successfully pull off the annual Christmas Festival. If only he knew the first thing about coordinating events... If there's one thing Autumn Kingsley knows, it's Whisper Shore. For years, she's been stuck running her family's inn when all she wants is to see the world. Now she has a visit scheduled from a potential investor who could take over the inn, as well as a dream job offer in Paris. But with just two weeks to whip the inn into shape, her chance at escape is a long shot. The Hunzikers and the Kingsleys may not get along, but Blake knows Autumn's the only one who can help him. She agrees to a trade--she'll help with the Festival and he'll help with inn repairs. But what was meant to be a simple deal quickly becomes much more than that when the guy who's done running away joins forces with the girl who can't wait to leave.

1.) "David Walks-As-Bear delivers all the action and suspense you could ever want, but beyond that there is so much wisdom in everything he writes. And so much humanity. In a world of pretenders, David Walks-as-Bear is the real thing." ---Steve Hamilton, author of Michigan's Upper Peninsula's Alex McKnight series 2.) "The Murmurings, a novel of mystery, a novel of mystic-spiritual power, a novel of love, loyalty, friendship, betrayal, and murder; a storyline woven so intricately together that it is a masterpiece. Highly recommended." ---Midwest Book Review 3.) "Ely Stone is a compelling protagonist, richly endowed with both smarts and wit. Through him, David Walks-As-Bear nails voice, character, sense of place, and cultural insight in these pages, and I look forward to reading a great deal more of his work." --Cornelia Read, Madeline Dare series author

Miracle from Tobacco Road is a true story of the life and times of Jesse Davis. He was born in North Carolina and lived his life in the south. His is a story of a man who overcame many difficulties and hardships in his life through the miracles and grace of God, whether or not he knew it at the time. It is a story of salvation and redemption. It is an interesting book with many stories that will keep you wanting to find out what happens next. This book is written like Jesse talks, in a poor, rural, southern conversational style, sometimes spoken in the present as if each moment in his life was now. Jesse talks very openly about his life, relationships, alcohol and drug use, and the difficulties and tragedies that he overcame. It is about the miracles that spared his life on several occasions, to the point that Jesse knew without a doubt that Jesus Christ was following him and protecting him, never abandoned him, and kept leading him to God.

His story will tell you how a keen Sheffield United football fan finished up playing rugby union for most of his early teenage years and for part of his adult life, going on to play for Northampton Saints and Bedford Blues. Other accolades include playing at Twickenham on eight occasions, representing the Combined Services against Canada and Australia and performing in the Field Gun Crew at the Royal Tournament. He talks about the highs and lows of starting up and running his own business, being overlooked for the Great Britain Bobsleigh team as a brakeman in the Sarajevo Winter Olympic games, and how recurring injuries cut short his rugby career. However, Glyn openly admits that one of his biggest challenges was to swallow his pride and put aside his ego; his greatest accomplishments have been discovering real peace and a spiritual awakening after his conversion to the Christian faith at the age of thirty-seven.

"A witty and grisly gothic unlike anything I’ve ever read. You should absolutely read this." --Kelly Link, author of Get in Trouble A new arrival at an isolated school for orphaned boys quickly comes to realize there is something wrong with his new home. He hears chilling whispers in the night, his troubled classmates are violent and hostile, and the Headmaster sends cryptic messages, begging his new charge to confess. As the new boy learns to survive on the edges of this impolite society, he starts to unravel a mystery at the school's dark heart. And that's when the corpses start turning up. A coming-of-age tale, a Gothic ghost story, and a murder mystery all in one, The Job of the Wasp is a bloodcurdling and brilliantly subversive novel about paranoia, love, and the nightmare of adolescence.

Kitty Goes to War is the eighth novel in the New York Times bestselling Kitty Norville series by Carrie Vaughn. Strap yourself in for an unforgettable ride as you follow the journey of Kitty, a fascinating character blend of Alpha werewolf and radio show host. Journey across the supernatural terrain as Kitty delves into the unfathomable complexities of werewolf lore with a side of modern-day challenges. The narrative echoes the haunting realities of post-war trauma, as Kitty finds herself embroiled in a heart-wrenching mission to help three soldiers returned from Afghanistan. Their daunting struggle with uncontrollable shape-shifting and the inability to cope with society compels Kitty to channel her Alpha werewolf prowess and extend help. The thrilling ride doesn't stop there. Kitty gets tangled in a legal drama, sued for libel by the CEO of a notorious convenience store chain. Between navigating the tumultuous legal waters and dealing with disconcerting supernatural occurrences, Kitty must stay one step ahead of impending danger, as a storm quite literally brews on the horizon. Blending high-stakes adventure with a deep exploration of the human condition, this book promises a fantasy experience that delivers on both action-packed escapism and thought-provoking introspection. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

As commercial flight is changing dramatically and its future remains unclear, a look at how we got here Grounded: Perpetual Flight . . . and Then the Pandemic considers the time leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing global plummet in commercial flight. Mobility studies scholar Christopher Schaberg tours the newly opened airport terminal outside of New Orleans (MSY) in late 2019, and goes on to survey the broad cultural landscape of empty airports and grounded planes in the early months of the novel coronavirus’s spread in 2020. The book culminates in a reflection on the future of air travel: what may unfold, and what parts of commercial flight are almost certainly relics of the past. Grounded blends journalistic reportage with cultural theory and philosophical inquiry in order to offer graspable insights as well as a stinging critique of contemporary air travel.

The legacy you’ll leave then is the life you’re living now. Lucille Ellis McDade’s beautiful life story is testament to the heritage built through hospitality, intentionality, and the everyday living that make a house a home. What a treasure to preserve these stories – this life – for generations to come! - Trudy Cathy White Chick-fil-A Ambassador