“An illuminating portrait of Baltimore in the aftermath of the April 2015 death of Freddie Gray . . . Readers will be enthralled by this propulsive account.”—Publishers Weekly LONGLISTED FOR THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY LIBRARY JOURNAL From the New York Times bestselling author of The Other Wes Moore, a kaleidoscopic account of five days in the life of a city on the edge, told through eight characters on the front lines of the uprising that overtook Baltimore and riveted the world When Freddie Gray was arrested for possessing an “illegal knife” in April 2015, he was, by eyewitness accounts that video evidence later confirmed, treated “roughly” as police loaded him into a vehicle. By the end of his trip in the police van, Gray was in a coma from which he would never recover. In the wake of a long history of police abuse in Baltimore, this killing felt like the final straw—it led to a week of protests, then five days described alternately as a riot or an uprising that set the entire city on edge and caught the nation's attention. Wes Moore is a Rhodes Scholar, bestselling author, decorated combat veteran, former White House fellow, and CEO of Robin Hood, one of the largest anti-poverty nonprofits in the nation. While attending Gray’s funeral, he saw every stratum of the city come together: grieving mothers, members of the city’s wealthy elite, activists, and the long-suffering citizens of Baltimore—all looking to comfort one another, but also looking for answers. He knew that when they left the church, these factions would spread out to their own corners, but that the answers they were all looking for could be found only in the city as a whole. Moore—along with journalist Erica Green—tells the story of the Baltimore uprising both through his own observations and through the eyes of other Baltimoreans: Partee, a conflicted black captain of the Baltimore Police Department; Jenny, a young white public defender who’s drawn into the violent center of the uprising herself; Tawanda, a young black woman who’d spent a lonely year protesting the killing of her own brother by police; and John Angelos, scion of the city’s most powerful family and executive vice president of the Baltimore Orioles, who had to make choices of conscience he’d never before confronted. Each shifting point of view contributes to an engrossing, cacophonous account of one of the most consequential moments in our recent history, which is also an essential cri de coeur about the deeper causes of the violence and the small seeds of hope planted in its aftermath.
A heartwarming story about our need for miracles—and our ability to create them."—Katarina Bivald, New York Times bestselling author of The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend A debut perfect for book clubs, The Fifteen Wonders of Daniel Green explores the mysteries of family, the astonishing truth about home, and the wonders we make for ourselves. Daniel Green makes crop circles. As a member of a secret organization, he travels across the country creating strange works of art that leave small-town communities mystified. He's has always been alone; in fact, he prefers it. But when a dying farmer hires him in a last-ditch effort to bring publicity to a small Vermont town, Daniel finds himself at odds with his heart. It isn't long before he gets drawn into a family struggling to stitch itself back together, and the consequences will change his life forever. Heartwarming fiction, perfect for fans of The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend, Erica Boyce captures the true wonder of families and small towns.
More people than ever before are adopting an ethical approach to the food they eat. Countless celebrities have come out as vegan, and every week a new vegan vlogger lights up social media. At the same time, vegan activists continue to raise awareness of ongoing cruelty within the food industry and entrepreneurs compete to develop new vegan food products. This book helps new vegans negotiate the pitfalls of choosing ethical food. It includes advice on reading labels and eating out with non-vegan friends, help sorting the myths from the facts, and 10 great questions to ask a nutritionist.
Parts Of Her is a collection of poems, stories, and everyday advice based off of real life experiences. You'll be able to look at the events that have left an impact and inspired the author to begin poetry. Parts Of Her is a journey of mixed emotions, heartache, love, and loss that brings acceptance, healing, and self re-connection that she is willing to share with you all.
In today’s busy world it’s easy to understand the desire for shortcuts. With our time eaten up by work, family, and errands, we almost unconsciously look for quick fixes that aren’t always the healthiest for our home or family. With The New Art of Living Green, authors Erica Palmcrantz Aziz and Susanne Hovenäs dare us to stop and think for a moment about the type of chemicals we use in our home, where we buy our produce, and the amount of waste we create. With this book you’ll discover simple tips and guidelines that will help you to make greener choices to the benefit of your growing family’s health and a grateful Mother Earth. This guide provides a collection of proven ways to live green practically, and on a daily basis. The book is divided into seven chapters, each represented by a color of the rainbow. Learn more about such topics as: The World around You: How to act now The Home: Making slow and simple changes The Body: Going from chemicals to natural The Garden:How to farm anywhere Work and Play: Incorporating sustainable living into your routine Raw Food: Green recipes for you and Mother Earth Spirituality: Discovering the feeling of togetherness It’s easy to become complacent with a routine, so to help free you of bad habits, each chapter ends with seven challenges for you to try at home. Finally transform thought into action and lend a helping hand toward making our planet a better place for future generations to come. Even the smallest of changes can make a difference!
Join the Camp Club Girls on a series of clue-filled adventures and cheer them on as they crack the case in this entertaining 3-in-1 story collection. Whether the Camp Club Girls are searching for a missing bag of marbles, investigating peculiar tracks in the sand, or attempting to keep the London Bridge from collapsing, you’ll encounter six charming characters who combine their mystery-solving skills to save the day. More Mysteries from the Camp Club Girls: Get a Clue! Secrets and Surprises
Author Sparkles offers up an array of project ideas that are both earth- and user-friendly. She includes 50 original patterns for repurposed dresses, tops, skirts, and more. Included are sewing and shopping resources and a fitting guide.
A kaleidoscopic account of five days in the life of a city on the edge, told through eight characters on the front lines of the uprising that overtook Baltimore and riveted the world. When Freddie Gray was arrested for possessing an 'illegal knife' in April 2015, he was, by eyewitness accounts that video evidence later confirmed, treated 'roughly' as police loaded him into a vehicle. By the end of his trip in the police van, Gray was in a coma from which he would never recover. In the wake of a long history of police abuse in Baltimore, this killing felt like the final straw - it led to a week of protests empowered by the Black Lives Matter movement, then five days described alternately as a riot or an uprising that set the entire city on edge and caught the nation's attention.
No refined sugar. No dairy products. No gluten. Just healthy, energizing superfoods! Superfood Boost inspires and teaches you to start planning simple and quick dishes to improve your well-being. Developing better habits doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming. Just replace your snacks with nutrient-rich smoothies and energy bars, and you'll see your health improve in no time at all! Simply put, food is medicine, and superfoods contain maximum nutrition in every serving, giving your body a healthy boost. With this book, you will learn which ingredients to choose to make the most out of your snacks and meals—and they can all be found in a supermarket near you! All of the recipes are based on raw food ingredients and help you get the most nutrition in the best possible way. Check out: Perfect Matcha Latte Blueberry Smoothie Bowl Strawberry Coconut Smoothie Bowl Cranberry-Coconut Overnight Oats Chili-Cocoa Overnight Oats Coconut–Goji Berry Smoothie Green Smoothie with Almond Milk Two-Minute Carrot Soup Zoodles with Sundried Tomatoes and Pumpkin Seeds Chia Seed Chips with Turmeric Guacamole Blueberry-Prune Fruit Leather Pumpkin-Sesame Protein Bar Cherry Energy Bars Superfood Truffles Dark Chocolate Puffs Avocado Ice Cream These simple and fast recipes will make you happy, healthy, and ready for anything. To top it all off, you'll have a calmer stomach and balanced blood sugar levels, you'll be full between meals, and your immune system will be stronger than ever!
Erica Kane has never been shy about being her own biggest admirer, and in Having It All, we learn that the most important element of her formula for success is learning how to love yourself. Once this is achieved, says Erica, the many rewards - money, romance, motherhood and enjoying it all - are within our grasp. Having It All teaches us how to balance ambition and morality, how to avoid pitfalls and cultivate patience, when to fight back and when to forgive, and, when we finally attain our goals, how to stay on top and enjoy the view.
Dark and dangerous, sensual and beguiling, the mysterious mythic creatures known as vampires invade our dreams with their disturbing erotic power, and inspire our darkest fantasies. Discover the irresistible power. . . and terrifying peril. . . of modern-day vampires in this spellbinding collection of stories by four bestselling authors for one low price. Bundle includes Embracing Darkness by Margaret Carter, The Huntress by Crystal Green, Urban Legend by Erica Orloff and Hot Case by Patricia Rosemoor.
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