For decades, historians have primarily analyzed charges of black-on-white rape in the South through accounts of lynching or manifestly unfair trial proceedings, suggesting that white southerners invariably responded with extralegal violence and sham trials when white women accused black men of assault. Lisa Lindquist Dorr challenges this view with a careful study of legal records, newspapers, and clemency files from early-twentieth-century Virginia. White Virginians' inflammatory rhetoric, she argues, did not necessarily predict black men's ultimate punishment. While trials were often grand public spectacles at which white men acted to protect white women and to police interracial relationships, Dorr points to cracks in white solidarity across class and gender lines. At the same time, trials and pardon proceedings presented African Americans with opportunities to challenge white racial power. Taken together, these cases uncover a world in which the mandates of segregation did not always hold sway, in which whites and blacks interacted in the most intimate of ways, and in which white women and white men saw their interests in conflict. In Dorr's account, cases of black-on-white rape illuminate the paradoxes at the heart of segregated southern society: the tension between civilization and savagery, the desire for orderly and predictable racial boundaries despite conflicts among whites and relationships across racial boundaries, and the dignity of African Americans in a system dependent on their supposed inferiority. The rhetoric of protecting white women spoke of white supremacy and patriarchy, but its practice revealed the limits of both.
Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. SECRETS AND LIES Rookie K-9 Unit by Shirlee McCoy When someone tries to kill pregnant teacher Ariel Martin at the local high school, her student's brother, K-9 officer Tristan McKeller, saves her. But can he unravel the secrets in the single mother's past and discover who's after her? FATAL VENDETTA by Sharon Dunn While reporting on a fire, television journalist Elizabeth Kramer is kidnapped. And with the help of her rival, blogger Zachary Beck, she escapes. Now, as Elizabeth's stalker becomes increasingly violent, Zach is determined to keep her safe. DEAD END by Lisa Phillips Former CIA agent Nina Holmes is determined to find her mother's killer. And when her investigation puts Nina in danger, she and US marshal Wyatt Ames must solve the murder…or Nina could become a serial killer's next victim.
This Secret Service agent is her only shot at survival Single mom Zoe Marks knows she and her son have to stay ahead of the ruthless assassin who’s out to silence her. Secret Service agent Jude Brauer will protect the lovely witness—even if it costs him his career. His determination and unexpected caring could be his and Zoe’s only chance at a future—if they’re alive to take it.
You don't have to believe in magic to find it… Callie James never expected a handsome prince or a fairy-tale ending. She already knows that life is full of unhappy-ever-afters—like finding her boyfriend with another woman, and being forced to return to her hometown and deal with her troubled past. Fortunately, she's pretty much safe from romantic entanglements. That is, until she discovers the chief of police is also her teenage crush, Tyler Garrett. Now she must find a way to face her wicked stepfamily, win over Prince Charming…and save herself in the process.
After the Earth suffers a natural catastrophe that has brought with it EMP-like devastation, Colton Rayner’s family must fight to survive in an unfamiliar world. All modern means of communication have been lost and times are hard; there’s no electricity, stores have been looted and abandoned, gas pumps don’t work, and there’s no way to buy food or call for medical help. The family finds they must rely on horses, wagons, and their own ingenuity and will to live. The patriarch of this farm family, Harold Engquist, had tried to prepare his loved ones in advance with the skills and the provisions needed to endure hard times, but did he do enough? Will his food stores attract desperate people who are in search of food and clean water, or worse yet, the unwanted attention of the degenerate Claggit family? Meanwhile, Abby, a lovely stranded stranger, unloads her two horses and leaves her truck and trailer on the highway to go in search of help. She happens upon the family's farm, which soon pits Colt and his cousin Tyler against each other as they vie for her attention. This survival fiction / contemporary western / romance novel is sure to pull you in when you join this family as they try to adapt and look to the future.
Lisa is an author with no clue as to the clandestine secrets held by her family. Throughout the universe, her family is known as the Dynasty, magickal since the beginning of time and the bearers of a heavenly bloodline. Soon, Lisa will have her predestined spiritual awakening, but there are those who hope to thwart her first. Abaddon, the King of Hell, will stop Lisa from reaching her full potential at any cost. All Lisa must do to destroy him and his followers is locate the Key to unlock an ancient prophecy. In order to get the Key before Lisa, Abaddon enlists the help of fallen angels and demons. Perhaps he can even use Lisa’s earthly family against her and cease her progress toward enlightenment. Soon, Satan gets involved in the fray, and Lisa finds herself under attack from demons and the devil, as he takes human form and confronts Lisa during the Magickian Festival where she promotes her new novel. It will take the Dynasty to save Lisa, and they are willing to descend from Heaven to do so. With guidance from her family and God, Lisa will get the chance to embrace her supernatural fate—but first, she must fight for her life.
Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. MISSION TO PROTECT Military K-9 Unit by Terri Reed When Staff Sergeant Felicity Monroe becomes the target of a killer, Westley James vows to protect her with the help of his K-9 partner. But with a ruthless murderer determined to make Felicity his next victim, can Westley keep the woman he’s falling for alive? AMISH RESCUE Amish Protectors by Debby Giusti Joachim Burkholder never expected to find an Englischer hiding in his buggy, but now he must rescue Sarah Miller from her abductor. As they grow closer, can he keep her safe…and convince her to stay with him and join his Amish faith? WITNESS IN HIDING Secret Service Agents by Lisa Phillips On the run after witnessing a murder, single mom Zoe Marks must rely on Secret Service agent Jude Brauer for protection. There’s a killer on their trail, and safeguarding Zoe and her little boy may be harder than Jude anticipated. Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.
Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. GONE FBI: Special Crimes Unit by Shirlee McCoy FBI agent Sam Sheridan’s mission is to take down a human trafficking ring and save missing teens—until he blows his cover to rescue a kidnapped woman. Ella McIntire came too close to a dangerous secret, and only Sam can protect her from the men determined to silence her. NO PLACE TO HIDE by Lisa Harris Former navy diver Ryan Kendall’s father sent him to Brazil with a simple assignment: extract compromised witness Ellie Webb. But with Ellie determined to follow a lead on her father’s murder into the Amazon, Ryan must protect her. As pirates chase them, though, can they survive the dangerous jungle? ALASKAN HIDEOUT by Sarah Varland Emma Bass thought nothing could bring her to Alaska…or back to Tyler Dawson, who doesn’t know he’s the father of her child. But when danger chases her from home, she’s desperate enough to run to Tyler—and hope he’s forgiving enough to keep her and their son safe.
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: HER SURPRISE AMISH MATCH by Pamela Desmond Wright Amish business owner Amity Schroder can’t stand her neighbor Ethan Zehr. Sharing a building for their individual shops has never been easy, since the stern widower bristles at every one of Amity’s too-progressive business ideas. So when Amity starts to fall for her new anonymous pen pal, she knows there’s no way it could be Ethan. Their constant arguments are nothing like the heartfelt letters she’s been receiving. But as she gets closer to discovering her secret admirer’s identity, will she let the truth stand in the way of her happiness? AN ALASKAN BLESSING (A Serenity Peak novel) by Belle Calhoune When Skye Drummond finds an abandoned baby outside her family’s general store, she’s determined to foster the girl. But the only way she can is by agreeing to regular check-ins from Trooper Ryan Campbell—her ex-fiancé’s best friend. Skye’s convinced that Ryan somehow had a role in her breakup, but for the sweet baby, she’ll play nice. Their tenuous friendship turns into something more as he helps her with the baby. But Ryan’s ongoing investigation into the baby’s parents threatens Skye’s custody. Could it threaten any hope of a shared future? BONDING WITH THE COWBOY’S DAUGHTER (A Stone River Ranch novel) by Lisa Jordan After a broken engagement, Callie Morgan decides to move to Aspen Ridge, Colorado, to fix up her late grandmother’s gift shop. But the shop is in bad shape and Callie runs out of money faster than expected. Old childhood friend and single dad Wyatt Stone comes to the rescue, offering her a job at his family’s ranch, Stone River Ranch. While their friendship is rekindled, will Callie ever risk loving again…even as Wyatt’s little girl is already stealing her heart? For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired September 2024 Box Set – 1 of 2
Martha Johnson has finally found the Lord. What she still has not found is the ability to break the circle of shame and guilt that continues to locate her, no matter where she goes or what she does. Martha wants more than anything to impart the hope and healing she is finally experiencing deeply and powerfully into the lives of her children and older sister, Maudine, who is battling a life-or-death situation and an estranged ex-husband who has come to die from AIDS in her home. Yet, once again what she finds is a house divided that is causing her emotions to unravel and her desire to live in peace and victory out of her reach.
Admire the nationally famous collection of first ladies' gowns and learn about the contributions made by the women who wore them The Smithsonian First Ladies Collection is a beautifully illustrated book inspired by one of the most popular attractions at the Smithsonian: the first ladies exhibit at the National Museum of American History. This striking book showcases the treasures from first ladies throughout history, ranging from Martha Washington's silk dress and dressing mirror to Michelle Obama's 2009 inaugural gown and jewelry. These and many other unforgettable objects--including gowns, tableware, and invitations from beloved first ladies such as Mamie Eisenhower, Jacqueline Kennedy, Barbara Bush, Hilary Clinton, and more--tell the story of the first ladies as public and private figures. They illustrate how these women, thrust into an influential and visible role by happenstance of marriage, adapted themselves and the role of first lady by taking on responsibilities as campaigners, hostesses, and policy advocates. The Smithsonian First Ladies Collection features many treasures not on view at the exhibit. Complete with an insider's look at the acquisition, conservation, and exhibition of the pieces as well as a timeline of all forty-six first ladies, this is a must-have for anyone fascinated by these incredible women and their roles in American culture and political life.
The secrets of Angie Cartwright, a.k.a. Angel, and her deadly efforts to conceal them force two important family members to trust in their paranormal skills and discover that if one has enough belief in paranormal evens, truth can be found through the world of the unseen. In this twilight zone style of fiction, Angie's boyfriend Joey Smith finds himself in a precarious situation. He is dead and has reincarnated back to life in the form of a raven, making his plight in discovering the reason for his death and the dangers about to overtake his three-year-old son, Jordan-Tyler, even more daunting. With the help from Jordan-Tyler and Angie's psychic sister Theresa, the three join forces with the paranormal. What they discover twists reality into a parallel dimesion which brings life and death as they know it into something greater than the eye can see.
I want to share my personal testimony to leave a legacy for the future generation to see how the LORD God desires relationship with us as His creation. Since the fall of man, we are all born into a sinful nature. It is up to each one of us on this journey of life to recognize the need for a Savior at the time it pleases God to reveal himself to you. Once your spiritual eyes are open, and you have allegiance with God through Christ Jesus, there will be trials and tribulations here on earth. I share to entice readers to consider their position with God and to encourage fellow Christians to overcome and live in victory. All the answers to life's concerns and the need for guidance are written in the Word of God, the Holy Inspired Bible. Our sacrifice is to praise Him, as singer Kristian Stanfill voiced in the lyrics: "Oh, Praise the one who paid my debt and raised this life up from the dead." Yes, He did. "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." Romans 12:1 ESV Tyler "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:2 ESV Shane "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." Romans 12:12 ESV Jessica
Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care: Case Studies in Client Communication, Morbidity and Mortality provides a unique opportunity to learn from real-life case examples. Presented as a collection of short case studies, the book examines a wide range of situations likely to arise in emergency practice. The approach is modeled on the Morbidity and Mortality Conferences which were first established as a training and educational tool for medical doctors. They have now been successfully adopted in veterinary medicine as a forum for case review and learning opportunities, encouraging thorough review from different perspectives. Each chapter presents a real case, and highlights the pitfalls that both novice and experienced veterinarians can encounter. A key theme of the book is on communication issues. Owner perspectives are discussed, as well as how communications between clinicians and owners can be optimized to allow veterinarians to better meet owner expectations. The cases were provided by a variety of experienced veterinarians, primarily specialists in veterinary emergency and critical care, as well as other specialties, general practice, universities, and private institutions. This highly readable book is suitable either to absorb from cover to cover, or for reference to a specific case or situation. It highlights a number of common clinical problems and communication issues that either did or may lead to difficulties in case management, helping you to avoid these situations.
This book focuses on the re-invigoration of Charlie Chaplin’s Little Tramp persona in America from the point at which Chaplin reached the acme of his disfavor in the States, promoted by the media, through his departure from America forever in 1952, and ending with his death in Switzerland in 1977. By considering factions of America as diverse as 8mm film collectors, Beat poets and writers and readers of Chaplin biographies, this cultural study determines conclusively that Chaplin’s Little Tramp never died, but in fact experienced a resurgence, which began slowly even before 1950 and was wholly in effect by 1965 and then confirmed by 1972, the year in which Chaplin returned to the United States for the final time, to receive accolades in both New York and Los Angeles, where he received an Oscar for a lifetime of achievement in film.
Nikki Boyd Enters the Deadly World of Counterfeit Drugs to Find a Missing Woman Nikki Boyd isn't usually called in on homicides; her forte is missing persons. But when a case with two murdered and two missing pops up on a quiet suburban street, she's ready to start the investigation and find missing homeowners Mac and Lucy Hudson. When the first clues lead her to the boat of her friend Tyler Grant--and another dead body--Nikki must untangle what ties Tyler to the Hudsons. The clues pull her into a deadly maze of counterfeit drugs and a killer who will stop at nothing to silence anyone who threatens his business--including Nikki. Christy Award-winning and bestselling author Lisa Harris puts readers right into the action in this fast-paced thriller that will have them turning pages long into the night.
Whether you’re a film fanatic or just want to see a bit of Hollywood in your neighborhood, On Location: A Film and TV Lover’s Travel Guide is the quintessential resource for visiting the locations of your favorite films or television series. In this guidebook, professional travel writer and self-proclaimed film buff Lisa Iannucci takes you across the country with over a hundred profiles about the famous movie and television locations from Star Trek to I Love Lucy. Add this book to your carry-on or toss it into your glove compartment and you’re ready to see some of the iconic settings from the silver screen up close. On Location: A Film and TV Lover's Travel Guide also makes a perfect gift for road trips or film trivia lovers!
Divorce has devastating effects on children. Yet for divorcing parents who carefully consider and manage the intricacies associated with this difficult time, both parents, as seen from the child’s perspective, can remain as loving and supportive as they ever were. Parenting Through Divorce concisely lays out the specific emotions and reactions parents need to anticipate from their children while going through separation, divorce, and its aftermath. Rather than weighing parents down with complicated plans, confusing information, and legal terminology, this book takes a commonsense approach, providing readers in a state of emotional distress with the practical, down-to-earth advice they need to sensibly and comfortingly guide their children through this often-painful process. Covering the most common mistakes divorcing parents tend to make, as well as addressing special issues that come up for kids of different age groups, this book helps you retain a strong, healthy, and loving environment for your child, even in the midst of change. This is a much-needed repository of wisdom and practical counsel for any family going through a time of heightened feelings and fragile relationships.
No one needs to push Nikki Boyd to excel on the Tennessee Missing Person Task Force. The case of her own missing sister, still unsolved after ten years, is the driving force in her work. When a Polaroid photo of a missing girl shows up at a crime scene, Nikki quickly recognizes similarities to the past. The closer she gets to the abductor, the more she feels that this case is getting personal, and that she is not the hunter at all--but actually the one being hunted. With this explosive first book in the new Nikki Boyd Files, Lisa Harris takes readers on a fast-paced pursuit of justice that will have them holding their breath until the heart-stopping finish.
Her Gift… Josh McBride arrives at Halden's local vet practice prepared to temporarily step in for a doctor who's about to have a baby. But he's not prepared for a midwife with a head of rich copper hair whose special way with needy strays has an immediate and possibly permanent effect on one in particular—his eight-year-old son. Is His Problem Gen Halvorson can't resist reaching out to the little boy, despite his father's obvious mistrust of her talents and her motives. She's not sure what she'll do even if she does convince them to finally settle in Halden. Especially once Josh discovers that he and Tyler aren't the only ones who need TLC and healing in the small North Dakota town…
While the 1% rule, poor neighbourhoods have become the subject of public concern and media scorn, blamed for society's ills. This unique book redresses the balance. Lisa Mckenzie lived on the St Ann’s estate in Nottingham for more than 20 years. Her ‘insider’ status enables us to hear the stories of its residents, often wary of outsiders. St Ann's has been stigmatised as a place where gangs, guns, drugs, single mothers and those unwilling or unable to make something of their lives reside. Yet in this same community we find strong, resourceful, ambitious people who are 'getting by', often with humour and despite facing brutal austerity.
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! SHELTERED BY THE COWBOY Cowboys of Holiday Ranch by Carla Cassidy When the town bad girl, Mandy Wright, and cowboy Brody Booth get stranded in a snowstorm, they develop a friendship that blossoms into love. But a killer wants Mandy dead, so Brody is thrust into the role of protector, bringing his deepest fears about himself to a head. SINGLE MOM’S BODYGUARD Bachelor Bodyguards by Lisa Childs In fear of losing both her sanity and her baby, Emilia Ecklund asks Dane Sutton for protection. To avoid attention, he moves in under the guise of being her boyfriend. Soon they’ll be risking their hearts and lives to uncover the truth about the threats. RUNAWAY HEIRESS Cold Case Detectives by Jennifer Morey When billionaire heiress Sadie Moreno witnesses a murder and goes into hiding, detective Jasper Roesch must do his best to not only solve a murder, but protect her from a dangerous criminal—without being distracted by the passion simmering between them. CAPTIVATING WITNESS Undercover Justice by Melinda Di Lorenzo Detective Brayden Maxwell has waited a long time to see his father’s murderer brought to justice. Will waitress Reggie Frost, an unsuspecting witness, help him, or will his feelings for her get in the way?
In the stark light of dawn, the young couple are laid out on their backs by the dying campfire, their hands clasped between them. Their eyes are open, but their hearts are cold… When a park ranger stumbles across the bodies of Valerie and Tyler Yates by a creek in the small town of Denton, Detective Josie Quinn is first on the scene. Still reeling from the news that her abusive mother is dying, Josie suspects this is more than just accidental poisoning, and she’s right: someone jammed a crudely carved pendant necklace down Valerie’s throat before she died. Combing the area, Josie’s team discover a third sleeping bag indicating there could have been an extra guest around the fire that night. A lucky escape? A missing victim? Or a suspect on the run? Finding this person is the key to the entire investigation… Trawling the couple’s photo albums for clues, Josie can’t imagine why anyone might want to harm these smiling, carefree young lovers. Until a face in one of the pictures stops her in her tracks and leads her to a farmhouse hidden deep within the forest – a special place where people go to escape, and to hide. There they meet a young girl with frightened eyes and bandaged wrists who knows more than she is saying. But the next day she’s found dead, choked with a matching necklace… With her mother’s life hanging by a thread, Josie has an impossible decision to make. But first she must find the meaning of the pendant and catch this twisted killer before another innocent life is taken. Is she already too late? An addictive and gripping crime thriller from an Amazon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Readers who love Robert Dugoni, Angela Marsons and Rachel Caine will be sleeping with the lights on after this rollercoaster of a read. Readers adore Cold Heart Creek: ‘OMG… WOW WOW WOW!!!! This book is just fantastic. Totally gripped me from the first page to the last. This story takes you on a cracker of a ride, a ride that I didn't want to end. I was totally immersed in the story... I love everything there is about Lisa Regan’s books. I cannot recommend highly enough this page turner of a book. 5 stars all the way. Just wish I could give it more.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Amazing story… one heck of an intriguing mystery!... As soon as I started reading, I didn't want to put it down! It's like you're right there with Josie and her team and you can almost feel the same exhaustion that they do… I just love this series and I have no idea how I'm going to make it until the next book comes out!’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Perfect, wonderful and brilliant!!... her best one yet… astounding… everything you want in a police procedural with a whole lot more… so well written, the characters are all totally believable and none of it is ever predictable… much, much more than just a crime novel and each book is a 5 star read and more. So totally recommended. Lisa Regan you are a star, it’s a fabulous read.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘You cannot think about anything else except finishing it and getting all the answers… a perfectly paced and plotted police procedural that you do not want to miss!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Wow, this was a great book! I read it in one sitting. I could not put it down… There are so many twists and turns. It will keep you on the edge of your seat. I highly recommend this book. I give it 5 stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘GO AND READ THIS NAIL-BITING, UNPUTDOWNABLE BOOK.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
This discussion journal draws on input from 600 teenage boys on issues such as respect, insecurities, affection, and physical appearance to help teen girls think through the significant issues of faith, family, friendships, and the mysterious opposite sex.
Asperger Syndrome in the Inclusive Classroom offers support and practical techniques for teachers who work with children with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Based on the successful experiences of classroom teachers, and written from a teacher's perspective, this book provides creative and easy-to-apply strategies that support and encourage AS students in the mainstream classroom, from organization and time management techniques to framing classroom instructions to make lessons more accessible for children with AS. The authors' straightforward, practical advice relates to every part of the school day and includes advice for teaching specific subject areas. They give tips on helping students navigate the school environment, how to handle social situations like lunch and breaks, and what to do during unstructured periods. This book is essential reading for teachers and school staff who want to fully include AS students in the classroom.
Fully revised and updated just in time for the 2008 presidential election, this unique sticker book includes more than 100 stickers and introduces youngsters to all 43 presidents, and the Democratic and Republican candidates for 2008. Full color. Consumable.
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