Building on the groundbreaking first volume, Queer and Trans Artists of Color: Stories of Some of Our Lives, Nia King returns with a second archive of interviews from her podcast We Want the Airwaves.
As she Stands On The Shoulders of her Ancestors, the Poet of Purpose does it again! RuNett Nia Ebo "gave birth" to 41 poems about Life's issues, complex relationships, love of God, mankind, injustice and truth; embracing Blackness and imperfection. "Poetry Has Raised Me" lifts us all from something; if not better, definitely different. Come see what the author of "Lord, Why Did You Make Me Black" ((c)1994) said this time.
This bombshell is about to find the boy of her dreams--and then some. . . Ask anyone at Briona's A-list private school and they'll tell you this It Girl's got the world on a string. It doesn't hurt that she's often mistaken for Beyoncé, or that she's already landed some cool acting gigs. There's just one teensy problem in her picture-perfect life. Briona has had plenty of hot hook-ups but never a boyfriend. Now that she's discovered online dating, you--the reader--can help her find the real thing. . . Handsome, rich, and oozing self-confidence, Thomas seems like a lot of guys Briona goes to school with, except for one thing: he's blind. Matt is the kind of guy Briona can bring home to mother, but maybe she shouldn't hold that against him--especially since he's cute, funny, and can tear up a dance floor. Always the hit of the party, Antonio knows how to have a good time. Too bad his ex isn't ready to let him have a good time with anyone else. And then there's Justin, who seems just perfect. That is, until Briona lays eyes on his more than perfect twin brother. . . Hotter than the latest fashions, Get More is the third interactive novel in the Boy Shopping series that lets the reader choose who goes out on a date! Includes a guide on how to start your own book club! Nia Stephens holds a degree in literature from Harvard University. She earned her M.F.A. from Oregon State University and is currently at work on a Young Adult fantasy series. Get More is her third novel in the Boy Shopping series.
This book examines the security arrangements of the Persian Gulf, with a particular focus on Iran's security plans since the beginning of the Islamic Revolution and follows it during Hassan Rouhani presidency. The book provides responses to the questions regarding the security plans of the Islamic Republic of Iran vis a vis the Persian Gulf and why the plans of the Rouhani government in this regard have not been welcomed by the countries of the region. It also analyses the security approach to establish comprehensive and lasting security in this region. Highlighting the importance of Iran's plans during Rouhani's presidency, the author indicates that it provides a codified and clear solution for achieving security in the region from the viewpoint of Iran. These plans have come closer to the logic of realism and has moved away from the idealism of the past plans. Seeking to create a balance against other actors in the region, Iran's plans are not welcomed by the region`s countries, because it seeks to bring other actors such as Russia and China to the Persian Gulf in order to balance against the United States. The book designs a security model for sustainable security in the Persian Gulf and how to achieve a model for regional dialogue. Comparing the transition to realistic logic in relation to other Iranian plans regarding the Persian Gulf, this book offers an innovative analysis of Iran's plans for the security of the Persian Gulf. It will be of interest to researchers in political science, International Relations, political geography, regional studies, security studies and Middle East Studies.
In the field of architecture, urbanism, and heritage studies, the realm of contemporary ideas is in a constant state of evolution, reflecting the dynamic nature of our surrounding world. Amidst this intricate tapestry, this collection of book chapters, appropriately titled "Convergence of Contemporary Thought in Architecture, Urbanism, and Heritage Studies," emerges as a guiding light through a maze of concepts, challenges, and imaginative solutions. The chapters within this volume traverse the globe, exploring diverse cultural, geographical, and temporal settings. Each chapter offers distinctive perspectives on various facets of the constructed environment, ranging from the preservation of architectural heritage to the modeling of urban energy consumption, from the fusion of traditional and innovative approaches to the consequences of human habitation on natural ecosystems.
The Pomo Indians have a long and troubled past. They adapted to the coastal climate of Northern California, but faced many challenges once Europeans began arriving. Their population shrank and they lost control of much of their land. Today, the Pomo continue to fight for civil rights and fair treatment. This book takes an in-depth look at the history of the Pomo culture over the past several thousand years. Readers will enjoy learning about the traditions, beliefs, and arts of the Pomo people. Primary sources enhance this engaging, curricular topic.
Set between the summers of 1998 and 2005, Blue Sky July follows the story of Nia Wyn, a mother who battled against impossible odds to heal her son Joe, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy soon after he was born. Told by doctors that he would never walk, talk, see, or even recognize her, Wyn devoted her every waking moment to exploring alternative treatments. Through an intimate portrayal of her day-to-day interactions with her son and partner-as well as her own internal struggles, perceptions, and celebrations-Wyn shares her own uplifting story of resilience in the face of tragedy.
Kisah yang begitu hebat ini mampu mengajak para pembaca menilai hati dan perasaan manusia dalam nilai kejujuran, kasih sayang, cinta dan pengorbanan. Vanessa yang memeluk Islam berkahwin dengan lelaki pilihan semasa mereka masih menuntut di UK walaupun pernikahan mereka ditentang oleh Vincent Lee, bapanya. Di sebalik pernikahan itu, terselit rasa benci Vincent terhadap Farhan apabila teringatkan anak sulungnya bernama Irene. Namun, Vanessa mendiamkan diri kerana itu adalah pilihannya. Dia masih tetap mencintai Farhan. Langit tidak selalu cerah, apabila Vanessa dan Farhan dipanggil balik ke Malaysia tanpa sempat menghabiskan pengajian mereka. Tempoh perkahwinan mereka berdua tidak berpanjangan kerana Vanessa dipersiakan haknya oleh Farhan. Akhirnya, Vincent Lee meminta Vanessa berkahwin dengan Raymond.
Become litter-ate in the basics of important art movements through a host of beautifully illustrated cats, each one inspired by a specific period in art hiss-tory: Surrealism, Cubism, Abstract Expressionism, Ancient Egyptian (of course), and many more. From Claude Meow-net to Jackson Paw-llock, these creative cats will introduce you to key themes and artists you won't soon fur-get. Purr-haps even inspiring you to make your own version!
The novel tells the story of some tenants who live in an apartment building in Brooklyn, New York. There are journal entries by a young black female teenager named Tamara. In the story there are fellow tenants and the novel tells of their lives before a devastating fire that occurs in the building which leaves everyone homeless. There have been other fires that have spread throughout the city and which turn out to be the handiwork of the same group of arsonists responsible for the fire in Tamata’s apartment building. These arsonists have a secret agenda to destroy the fabric of America’s political framework; Capitalism. In the background are demonic forces which have played a role in the calamities of destruction caused by the fires. After the fire, the tenants have to adjust to their new circumstances and they learn the lesson of the transforming power of love.
The foundation of our worship, relationship, and interaction with God is simply rooted in love. It’s a love thing. An intimate encounter and exchange between creation and its Creator. In worship and our relationship with God, we (creation) are responding to a love that God initiated. While we were still sinners God demonstrated His own love for us, when He died on the cross (Romans 5:8 NIV). As believers, our responsibility is to receive and respond to this love with gratitude, honor, obedience, and respect— to a God who first loved us. It’s a Love Thing is a 30-day devotional that will take you on a journey highlighting the various aspects of worship and provide insight on how to maintain and deepen your love relationship with God, and love for one another. Worship is both vertical and horizontal. Our relationship with God is a direct reflection of our interaction with people we encounter every day. We are called to love God and love our neighbor as ourselves. This devotional will provide fresh revelation concerning Christian worship, the heart posture that is necessary, and the transformation that can take place as our hearts and minds are renewed daily with the Word of God.
In this dark and ethereal debut novel, a young woman tries to make sense of strange artifacts and unsettling memories in an effort to find her mother—missing since being accused of murder When brutish miner Hugo Mitchum is found murdered on the frozen shore of a North Country lake, the local officials and town gossips of Beau Caelais are quick to blame Marietta Abernathy, outspoken environmental activist and angry, witchy recluse. But Marietta herself has disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Living on an isolated island with her father, Marietta’s sixteen-year-old daughter, Lena, begins sifting through her mother’s journals and collected oddities in an attempt to find her. While her father’s grief threatens to consume him and her adoptive aunt Bea reckons with guilt and acceptance, it is the haunting town outcast Ellis Olsen who might have the most to lose if Lena fails to find her mother. A Nordic eco-noir shot through with magical realism, Things We Found When the Water Went Down examines power, identity, and myth in a story that asks us to explore what it means to heal—or not—after violence.
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