This book traces the powerful discourses and embodied practices through which Black Caribbean women have been imagined and produced as subjects of British liberal rule and modern freedom. It argues that in seeking to escape liberalism’s gendered and racialised governmentalities, Black women’s everyday self-making practices construct decolonising and feminising epistemologies of freedom. These, in turn, repeatedly interrogate the colonial logics of liberalism and Britishness. Genealogically structured, the book begins with the narratives of freedom and identity presented by Black British Caribbean women. It then analyses critical moments of crisis in British racial rule at home and abroad in which gender and Caribbean women figure as points of concern. Post-war Caribbean immigration to the UK, decolonisation of the British Caribbean and the post-emancipation reconstruction of the British Caribbean loom large in these considerations. In doing all of this, the author unravels the colonial legacies that continue to underwrite contemporary British multicultural anxieties. This thought-provoking work will appeal to students and scholars of social and cultural history, politics, feminism, race and postcoloniality.
All Along When Reese Mackenzie—Smitten, Vermont’s finest planner—falls for her best friend Griffen, she hatches a scheme to capture his romantic attention. She asks him to help her win back her old-flame, thinking the time pretending to be a couple will help him see her in a new light. But it turns out Griffen can see through “his favorite girl.” Love Blooms Nursery owner Clare Thomas is tired of being called predictable. So she throws caution to the wind and hires the scruffy , good-looking guy who rides in on a motorcycle. Is trusting her instincts the most foolish thing she’s ever done . . . or the smartest? Happily Ever After Molly may not be the Smitten Book Club's biggest reader, but her new friend Gage seems to read her like an open book. When Gage Turner offers to help Molly with her failing business, Molly wonders if his motives are pure. After all, his business could easily absorb her customer base. But Gage has admired Molly for years and has been hoping for a way to connect with her. Will his efforts prove fruitful or will Molly's pride get in the way of her own happily ever after?
A Novella-Length Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of the Scumble River Mysteries! Skye’s beau, Simon, asks her to keep an eye on his mischievous mother, Bunny, who is hosting at her bowling alley a Spring Break Bash that will include a talent show, trivia games, and karaoke. As Skye sets up for the event, she’s stunned when a statuesque, scantily clad blonde shows up at Bunny’s door—Ruby, a sex-toy shop owner who used to be a showgirl with Bunny in Las Vegas. Bunny is overjoyed to be reunited with her old friend, but barely a minute later, Ruby butts heads with the police over showing off paraphernalia from her shop. More mayhem ensues when Ruby’s beloved Cadillac is vandalized and her room is set on fire. It appears that someone is after Ruby, but the blonde is too nervous to cooperate with the authorities. Ruby’s evasive behavior convinces Skye that she’s hiding some critical information that would explain the recent havoc at the bowling alley. With the safety of the Spring Break Bash attendees on the line, Skye decides to find out Ruby’s secret before some nefarious criminal decides that dead blondes tell no tales. Previously published in Drop Dead Blonde
Wait By: Denise Ayala You will find her in a small cottage surrounded by trees in a small town in Oregon. After a busy day of daily work, she will brew some tea, grab a cozy blanket and a good book, and cuddle up with her cat. For the past few years Denise Ayala has been encapsulating memories as poems. In Wait, you will find a few of her favorite memories and thoughts she has compiled when escaping the mundane.
With my first book, Mesmerized was definitely a page-turner and a good read. With my second book, Mesmerized 2: The Next Chapter is even more exciting than my first book. There are a lot of twists and turns in Mesmerized 2. Some scenes will make you laugh, other scenes will make you angry, my book has a lot of different emotions. Mesmerized 2 is also based on actual real-life events that happened to my sister and me.
Blue Pearls is the fifth book in a collection of continuous writing inspired by God and his Word, the Bible. The book is a fiction novel, with eight chapters that are part of a flow of a continuing storyline. In the most unique way, the book’s narratives give readers a good look at the uniqueness of Christian faith. Cynthia Denise demonstrates in her creative writing how the power from on high provides the means for us to accomplish everything we are chosen to do.
Have you ever been told to do something and did not do it? Then you find out that because you did not do it, many people were hurt. This book with its colorful illustrations tells of a whale who was minding his own business when he accidentally swallowed a human. He would later find out that the human was running away because God told the human to go and tell some bad people in a city to do good things. If he had not swallowed the human, the human would have drowned and the people of the city would not have been saved.
This gratitude journal will help you see the joy in your world everyday. Daily journaling will encourage to see the brighter side of life. 6x9inches ideal for carrying in your purse.
Author Denise L. Shaw shares a collection of true-life stories, testimonies, divine encounters, mini-teachings, and poems offering real-life examples of how God yet today reaches down His mighty hand to transform the lives of believers. Page after page, you will be inspired, encouraged, and empowered. You will be changed by His transforming power--changed to be the church that is supposed to be different and changed to make a difference!
This book follows the journey of a young couple from Tallahassee, Florida. Later on, as this young couple grows as adults together, so do their problems. They will experience many trials and tribulations. Alcohol abuse, mental abuse, and physical abuse are discussed. This book also explains how the young couple's life changes affect their children, although they felt every move made was for the best interest of their family.
The In-between Time is about my journey from the time of my calling to the manifestation of God's vision. Even though God calls or chooses you to a vision, it does not mean that it is going to happen right away. There is a lot of preparation time that goes into preparing you for the vision. God has great plans for you, but how you stand during the preparation times will determine if you will make it. "I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name. Rev. 3:8 There are many sacrifices that will have to be made in order for you to stay focused and not fall away to the distractions that will come from every side. Jesus had stern words here for two would-be disciples. Jesus informed him that following the Son of Man would not be easy. That following him would require sacrifice, especially the sacrifice of self, and that following him would, from time to time, bring trials of many kinds (Mark Crow, p 65). I have learned that God shows you the vision first; he doesn't show what happens between the times he shows the vision to the time the vision is manifested, for you can have something to hold on to when the storms come. There will be distractions and persecutions; there will be trouble, but keep your eyes on the Lord to help bring you through. God is your anchor. Jesus told Thomas, "I am the way, truth, and the life" (John 14:6).
A Friendship to be Thankful For is the story of an unlikely friendship that forms between two little girls. The bond between the children is strong enough to bring about trust and understanding between the Native Americans and Pilgrims of a new world.
Volume 1 of PERFECTLY IMPERFECT Poems of Encouragement, Reflection and Revelation of God's Love Hear and listen to the voice of God speak to your heart about who you are as His masterpiece as you read each poem. We are created Perfectly Imperfect to fulfill the will of the Perfect King.
A book desperately needed in these days and times for young females in our communities. The forgotten children who cry out for our love and attention. and to women who also need to know the powers one has into making this world a better place for all children and self. This book is good to remind you of the forgotten know-hows which some of us might take for granted. And yes as we learn we must in return teach what we learn. Females this is your book. Peace
Buddhism is deeply attractive to many in the West. Its ideals of serenity and compassion seem to supply a dimension of personal spirituality that they don't find in their own traditions. For those raised in the Christian Church, Buddhism can appear to exemplify the best in their own religion--qualities such as peacefulness, simplicity, and reverence for life--while dispensing with rigid doctrines and legalistic morality. Indeed, the number of Christian converts to Buddhism--especially in the United States--has grown exponentially over the years. At the same time, Buddhists and Christians, recognizing the affinities of the two faiths, have increasingly sought to advance an inter-religious dialogue. In Serene Compassion, John and Denise Carmody provide an accessible overview and evaluation of Buddhist thought and practice from a Christian point of view. They find that Buddhism is, in many ways, an ideal complement and companion to Christianity. To show why, the Carmodys focus on Buddhist ideas about holiness--comprising such virtues as purity, devotion, orderliness, compassion, and wholeheartedness--and reveal how they compare to similar values in traditional Christianity. They emphasize the kinship between seekers of holiness in both traditions, and offer a nuanced and sympathetic portrait of meditative practices that bring attention and imagination into the service of spiritual life. At the same time, however, they are frank about matters of doctrinal disagreement, making it clear that some aspects of Buddhist thought are not compatible with a Christian world view. Moving well beyond a simple exposition of Buddhist notions, or a comparison of Christian with Buddhist practice, Serene Compassion concludes that Buddhists and Christians share a basic humanity, and that Buddhism's success at the task of nourishing this humanity has much to teach all Christians. Informative and insightful, it will appeal to readers approaching the dialogue from either side, and to all engaged in the spiritual quest.
Daniel just received a new bike for his 15th birthday. Now it's missing. He has a pretty good idea who might have taken it but no proof. Now he's in trouble with the police for making a crank call on the 9-1-1 emergency line. His step-dad is really angry and ready to punish him. But Daniel has a secret way to get himself out of trouble and help Officer Walker find the missing bike.
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