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  How Ableism Fuels Racism -...

  Lamar Hardwick

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  2024 International Impact Book Award (Religion) 
   
  ★ Publishers Weekly starred review 
   
  "Marshaling fine-grained historical detail and scrupulous analysis, Hardwick persuades."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) 
   
  As a Black autistic pastor and disability scholar, Lamar Hardwick lives at the intersection of disability, race, and religion. Tied to this reality, he heeded the call to write How Ableism Fuels Racism to help Christian communities engage in critical conversations about race by addressing issues of ableism. 
   
  Hardwick believes that ableism--the idea that certain bodies are better than others--and the disability discrimination fueled by this perspective are the root causes of racial bias and injustice in American culture and in the church. Here, he uses historical records, biblical interpretation, and disability studies to examine how ableism in America led to the creation of images, idols, and institutions that perpetuate both disability and racial discrimination. 
   
  He then goes a step further, calling the church into action to address the deep-seated issues of ableism that started it all and offering practical steps to help readers dismantle ableism and racism both in attitude and practice.

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  Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  Throughout the 19th century, American settlers pushing across the Western frontier came into contact with diverse American tribes, producing a series of conflicts ranging from the Great Plains to the Southwest, from the Trail of Tears to the Pacific Northwest. Indian leaders like Geronimo became feared and dreaded men in America, and Sitting Bull’s victory over George Custer’s 7th Cavalry at Little Bighorn was one of the nation’s most traumatic military endeavors.  
  	Given this history, Tecumseh’s reputation among Americans has been both the most unique and anomalous. As the leader of the Shawnee, Tecumseh was the most famous Native American of the early 19th century, and he attempted to peacefully establish a Native American nation east of the Mississippi River in the wake of the American Revolution. While Native Americans, especially in the “Old Northwest” (present-day land west of the Appalachian Mountains and east of the Mississippi River), understood and recognized their own, long established territories and those of other tribes, these boundaries and territories were ignored and unappreciated by the incoming settlers.  
  	What makes Tecumseh’s legacy ironic is that the Shawnee were nominally led by a different man altogether, and that man just so happened to be Tecumseh’s brother. Lalawethika’s early life mostly consisted of abject failures, and he became an alcoholic, but in one of his alcohol-soaked stupors, he began to have visions of the Master of Life that turned him into the Open Door, the prophet named Tenskwatawa. It was Tenskwatawa who brought a new vision to the Shawnee, transforming himself from an object of pity and contempt into a religious leader who had thousands of followers. When the Americans fought at Tippecanoe, the gathering of Native Americans who they were attempting to disperse had congregated at a place colloquially known as Prophetstown. 

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  Pitch Your Book - Write the...

  Sheila M. Averbuch

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  You've done it! You've finished writing your novel. Next step? Time to connect with an agent. The good news is agents are searching for promising new novelists. But are you prepared to immediately capture their attention? They're notoriously short on time and patience, and here's what they want to know right away: 
  "Just tell me what your book is about." 
  Do you have the query letter that succinctly captures your novel — and instantly hooks the agent? PITCH YOUR BOOK is your step-by-step guide from novelist and pitching champion Sheila M. Averbuch. You'll learn the proven method to distill your novel into the short pitch that forms the heart of your query letter. With up-to-date tips and digital tools that simplify and demystify the querying process. 
  CLEAR, CONCISE AND EASY TO FOLLOW 
  Countless guides offer advice about the path to publication, but only PITCH YOUR BOOK trains you to spot the most gripping elements of your story and write the pitch that compels the agent to want to know more. 
  Sheila M. Averbuch was the first pitching champion for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators in the UK. Using Sheila's four-step method, you'll: 
  - Find the most memorable way to describe your protagonist 
  - Distill the character's journey, struggle and stakes 
  - Draw out the moments of highest tension from your novel 
  Plus: 
  - Learn how to personalize a query and position your book in the market 
  - Describe yourself without overloading the agent 
  - For beginners: learn the vital steps to take BEFORE querying

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  Mesoamerican Mythology -...

  Leo Campbell

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  Embark on a journey into the enigmatic realm of the early Mesoamericans, where myths intertwine with captivating tales of creation, heroism, and divine love. 
  Did you know that the Mayans envisioned the Earth as flat, upheld by four poles beneath the sky? Or that the Inca Emperors claimed direct lineage from the sun god himself? 
  In this audiobook, we delve deep into their world, exploring myths that have endured through the ages and continue to captivate imaginations to this day. 
  Among the tales awaiting discovery are: 
  Classic Mayan Myths, featuring: 
  The Great Giants of The Earth 
  The Defeat of The Great Crocodile 
  The Origin of The Maize and People 
  The Hummingbird Suitor, and more 
  Fascinating Incan Myths, including: 
  The Myth of Creation 
  The Flooding of The New World 
  The Shepherd and The Daughter of The Sun 
  The Rod of Gold, and more 
  Captivating Aztec Myths, such as: 
  The Origin of Heaven and Earth 
  The Birth of Huitzilopochtli 
  The Restoration of The Sky and Earth 
  The Creation of The Fifth Sun, and more 
  Indulge in the rich tapestry of ancient Mesoamerican mythology and immerse yourself in a world where gods and mortals intertwine in epic narratives of power, creation, and destiny. 
  Unlock the secrets of these ancient civilizations and uncover the timeless wisdom woven into their myths. Get your copy of this audiobook and embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Mesoamerican lore today!

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  Francisco de Orellana: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Francisco de Orellana, Spanish explorer and discoverer of the Amazon river: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Adult Survivors of Emotionally...

  PhD Sherrie Campbell

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  When your parents are pathologically self-centered, manipulative, or emotionally abusive, the pain they cause is deep and often difficult to put into words. You may experience anxiety, depression, complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), low self-esteem, addiction, or other mental health conditions as an adult. But it was not your fault, and there are tools you can use to heal the trauma caused by your childhood. 
   
   
   
  This compassionate guide will help you gain a greater understanding of what happened in your past; transform deep pain into emotional resilience; and build the loving, meaningful relationship with yourself that you deserve. You'll also learn to set boundaries with others, assert your needs, and overcome emotional avoidance to develop warm, loving relationships with others. 
   
   
   
  Author Sherrie Campbell offers powerful skills drawn from a range of evidence-based treatments, including mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), self-compassion, lived experience, and body-based practices to help you heal from the past and reconnect with your authentic self. 
   
   
   
  Let this book guide you on the path to healing, wholeness, and self-discovery.

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