A compelling photographic history of the important moments of progressive resistance--from the civil rights movement to the present--to inspire the change-makers and activists of today. A powerful commemoration of notable moments of protest, Picturing Resistance highlights the important American social justice movements of the last seven decades. Including both black-and-white and color photographs, this important record pairs iconic and unexpected images with insightful narrative captions that contextualize the meanings behind the moments. UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism professor Ken Light and author Melanie Light have carefully curated unconventional photographs of the most memorable moments in twentieth- and twenty-first-century protest history, offering a fresh perspective on these important occasions. In place of the iconic image of Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking at the March on Washington, Picturing Resistance conveys the feeling of pain and frustration of the time period by instead showing him moments after being arrested, restrained against a police station table. The moments captured in Picturing Resistance take the reader on a journey through decades of people-powered protest, featuring images from the front lines of the civil rights, women's, environmental, and disability rights movements, as well as contemporary movements like Black Lives Matter and March for Our Lives. Picturing Resistance will inspire revolutionary thinkers, activists, and dreamers of all stripes to celebrate the milestones of the past as we build a progressive future.
A vibrant selection of stories from the author of Sweet Hearts and First, Body This selection of Melanie Rae Thon's stories showcases her breathtaking ability to become each one of her characters, to move inside the bodies and minds of the dispossessed. One woman speaks for them all: "I'm your worst fear. But not the worst thing that can happen." In This Light shimmers with grace as a drunk young woman hits a Native American man on a desolate Montana road, a grieving slave murders the white child she nurses and loves, and two throwaway kids dance in the twinkling lights of a Christmas tree in a stranger's house. Thon's searing prose reveals that the radiant heat inside us all is the hope and hunger for love.
Light the path to growing up with 5-minute devotionals. Crushes, girl squad drama, school stress--not to mention figuring out who you are and what you want to be when you grow up--a lot happens in your teens that can make you feel left in the dark. Find the light--open this book and let the Scripture be your guide. Live In Light is every girl's guide to tackling their teenage years with the wisdom and comfort of the Bible. From navigating the pressure to be "perfect" on social media to dating and dealing with frenemies, these 5-minute devotionals help you to become the woman that both you and God want you to be. Inside these teen devotionals for girls, you'll find: 5-minute devotionals--Bring the Bible into your day at any moment with quick and practical readings. Relatable Scripture--Unpack lessons from the Bible with anecdotes you can apply to your daily life. A spiritual toolkit--Relate God's words to challenges and topics like social media, body image, self-worth and more. In a world filled with change, this book offers unwavering guidance to live under the bright light of faith.
“There is really no better indicator you’re a mother than acquiring the ability to catch throw-up in a plastic bag, disinfect your hands, and immediately ask your friend to pass the beef jerky as you put on another Taylor Swift song and act as if nothing has happened.” This is the type of insight Melanie Shankle offers in this quirky memoir of motherhood. Written in the familiar, stream-of-consciousness style of her blog, Big Mama, Sparkly Green Earrings is a heartwarming and hilarious look at motherhood from someone who is still trying to figure it all out. Filled with personal stories—from the decision to become a mother to the heartbreak of miscarriage and ultimately, to the joy of raising a baby and living to tell about it—Sparkly Green Earrings will make you feel like you’re sitting across the table from your best friend. A must-read for anyone who’s ever had a child or even thought about it.
This book contains 13 powerful angel messages of healing love and light. Simply reading these messages will help you to open your heart. With a clear mind, and an open heart you will be able to directly connect with the one source energy flowing throughout all that is. You will also be able to connect with your guides and angels. Unconditional love and guidance from the angels is always available to you. At any moment you can clear your mind, take a deep breath, and open your heart to connect with your angels. Once this connection is established, you will feel their unconditional love and you can begin to work with your angels to create the life you desire.Whether you desire spiritual guidance, healing or help attracting more love into your life, your angels are ready to help. No matter if this is your first time connecting with your angels or if you have been working with your angels for years, this book will help you connect with the next steps in your spiritual path. Staying centered, grounded and connected is essential for you to live your inspired life. Melanie helps thousands of people connect with their angels every month. See what others who have connected with Melanie's channeled angel messages are saying: "This is wonderful. I spent my drive into work thanking my guides and Metatron for their presence and encouragement in my life at this time. Thank you, especially, for being a graceful channel! Blessings,"-Tiffany "I cannot tell you how much benefit I get from these channelings, they are honestly wonderful beyond description!" -Gary "Thank you for the inspired channeling! It was Beautiful! I feel Great, Exceptionally happy, and as if I have been super energised from within!" -Debra "Melanie is a kind and humble soul who clearly and naturally channels Metatron, Uriel, other angels and beings of great light, ready to assist humanity in progress and towards ascension"-Camilla, Sweden "Dear Melanie, what a Godsend to find you! There are not the words available in the English language to express my gratitude to you dear one, to Metatron and all Archangels and Angels. THANK U all. The channeled meditations are a lifeline." -Antonia "These messages are full of love, light and compassion and connect you directly with your soul. Thanks to Melanie's great work, my life's changed for better."-Mariusz, Polland "Thank you so much for transmissioning this clear, precious, clear answer from Archangel Uriel to me. I am very grateful to receive such a helpful answer! I can feel the LOVE in which you are serving, so that the Energies and Assistance of the Angelic Ream can flow purely through you. In love and gratitude." -Helga, Germany "Gratitude, Gratitude, Gratitude Thank you for channeling the highest Divine love. My heart is grateful for your presence. With Love, Namaha Shivaya." -Vanessa
Meet Zoe, a young girl who has lost her best friend to suicide and finds herself in a tug-a-war between good verses evil. All of a sudden, her life takes an unexpected twist! Kicked out at 13, she ends up getting involved in the wrong crowd and now is pregnant! Being summoned to darkness, yet called into light. God reaches out to her! Between the kind teacher at school and an annoying new Christian kid, it seems God keeps sending people to speak into her life. With no one to run to and no where to turn. Will she accept Jesus when faced with....Reality?
Look Daddy, look at the lights, All of the lights below – They’re twinkling, glistening, glowing so bright Against the fallen snow. Twinkle Go the Lights Below delights the imagination with childlike wonder, observing the dazzling lights of the Christmas season while soaring through a starry, crisp December sky. The holiday adventure is elevated to new heights through whimsical poetic verse and colorful artistry—a display of yuletide wonderment for children of all ages to enjoy.
A documentary look at the critical problems of the most productive farmland in America and the people who work on it by an award-winning team. With an introduction by Thomas Steinbeck .
His Call to the Light is a book full of inspired messages, presented as if spoken by the LORD Himself. As you read, the Holy Spirit (the ?Spirit of counsel and might?) will awaken within your heart the understanding of those truths that are most applicable to your life (Is. 11:2). As you prayerfully ponder the fifteen themes offered in this volume, the Creator will surely empower you to creatively seize their significance and begin your journey toward transformation and wholeness. Seeing things from God's perspective will make all the difference. Get ready in the light as never before!
The beautiful aurorae, or northern lights, are the stuff of legends. The ancient stories of the Sami people warn that if you mock the lights they will seize you, and their mythical appeal continues to capture the hearts and imagination of people across the globe.
Lesson planning is a requirement of every teacher. Whether you are planning your day-to-day lessons or a formal observation, planning is a skill that can be refined and improved to ensure your workload is manageable and your lessons exceptional. Aimed at committed and reflective teachers who want to develop their practice, this book introduces Tweaks for Teachers: small changes that make a big difference! It encourages you to review your current lesson planning practice and develop lessons that enable students to make outstanding learning gains. The book focuses on making practical, small changes that, over time, can make a real difference to the quality of learning and teaching in the classroom. Organised around real lesson snippets and full lesson plans covering every secondary subject, the book focuses on the key areas you need to plan for every lesson: assessment for learning, questioning, stretch and challenge and commitment to learning, as well as covering the importance of developing a good marking practice. Real examples of successful lessons are provided as well as a commentary of missed opportunities and practical 'tweaks' that could be made to improve students' learning and to develop outstanding teaching. This format means that the book is not only useful to those teachers wanting to develop their practice, but it is also a really useful training tool for those with responsibility for training new teachers or devolving a school's CPD provision. Lesson Planning Tweaks for Teachers takes a highly original approach to improving your lesson planning. Mel and Debbie's down to earth and accessible style will help every secondary teacher, whatever your level of experience, to make the planning process more meaningful and manageable, and one that leads to outstanding progress over time. Follow them on Twitter today for daily tips: @TeacherTweaks
Your son has autism" are words that no parent is prepared to hear. It is the beginning of a life that derails from the script. Anguish, sadness, guilt, confusion and even denial are the first reactions to the news. But what if there was another way? What if autism came into your life to make it better, to help you grow in ways you can't even imagine? In this story Melanie tells us, with her heart in her hands, the great transformation she experienced and how autism went through from being her worst enemy to her teacher and her guide. A path that begins in a black hole that absorbed her life, to transform it into pure and expansive light. Sometimes heartbreaking, other times unbelievable, and many times sobering, this story will take you from tears to laughter. Melanie also goes into detail about the treatments that she has tried, not to endorse any one in particular, but to open your eyes to the world of possibilities and hope that exists out there. Melanie takes her message to whoever wants to hear it or may need it. Yes, autism is real in your life, but by embracing it you will be able to move forward and grow in ways you can't even imagine. She is an appreciated autism advocate, having spoken to both national and international audiences. She is also a reference for the hundreds of parents who have called her for advice over the years, but her most valuable title is being Lolo's mom. Her experience as the mother of a child with autism and the way she chooses to embrace this truth in her heart is the source of inspiration that fills the pages of this book.
About the Book Waxing or Waning? is a book of captions and memes that Melanie Emerson has added to some of her nature photography. It is meant to shed a light side to therapy. Read this book and learn about the serious undertones but also with a contrasting funny side. About the Author Melanie D. Emerson is a 20-year practicing dentist and small business owner. The Covid pandemic slowed her fast-paced life and brought on a lot of unforeseen stress, but also played a role in strengthening her connection to nature. She sought help from a therapist to help alleviate the feelings of overwhelm. Adding eco therapy to her routine and devoting more time to her hobby of photography has given her a respite from her stress. She found herself captioning and thinking of the animals talking to her in metaphoric ways.
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