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  Black Meme - A History of the...

  Legacy Russell

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  Representations of Blackness have always been integral to our understanding of of the modern world. In Black Meme, Legacy Russell, author of Glitch Feminism, explores the construct, culture, and material of the "meme" as mapped to Black visual culture from 1900 to present day. Mining archival and contemporary media Russell explores the impact of Blackness, Black life, and death on contemporary conceptions of viral culture, borne in the age of the internet. 
   
   
   
  These meditations include: the circulation of Lynching postcards; Jet magazine's publication of a picture of Emmett Till in his open casket; how the televised broadcast of protesters in Selma enters the nation's living room and changed the debate on civil rights; how a citizen-recorded video of the Rodney King beating at the hands of the LAPD became known as the "first viral video"; what the Anita Hill hearings tell us about the media's creation of the Black icon; Tamara Lanier's fight to reclaim the photos of her enslaved ancestors, Renty and Delia, from Harvard's archive; the Facebook Live recording by Lavish "Diamond" Reynolds of the murder of her partner Philando Castile by the police after being stopped for a broken tail light; and more. Legacy Russell explores the power of these tokens and argues that without the contributions of Black people, digital culture would not exist in its current form.

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  The Read Aloud Factor - How to...

  Rekha S. Rajan

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  New neuroscience research is showing us the long-term impact that reading aloud has on children, stretching all the way into adulthood. We have always known that reading aloud is an important way to bond with your baby and develop language skills. But the latest research, led by author Rekha S. Rajan, shows that individuals who were read to more frequently as children showed a healthier brain in old age. Parents reading to their own child was a valuable and important part of supporting lifelong brain development. The Read Aloud Factor gives parents and caretakers what they need to make read-alouds a regular and enjoyable part of the family routine. This innovative book shares the latest research on brain development, describes how reading aloud supports language and social-emotional development, and provides ideas for integrating STEAM practices of reading aloud with arts and technology. The scientific insight that inspired this project is distilled into accessible, actionable information for parents and educators on how to read aloud in an effective, engaging, and meaningful way. The key to the book is its accessible approach, which combines findings from the most modern research to provide new pathways for parents and caregivers to support their baby's development.

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  Networks of Trust - The Social...

  Anthony Simon Laden

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  An eye-opening look at how parents’ mistrust of colleges has less to do with what their kids are learning than with whom they come to trust. Higher education is a familiar battlefield in today’s culture wars. The right accuses colleges and universities of indoctrinating conservative students with liberal values; the left, with failing to be sufficiently inclusive. The anxieties expressed on both sides of the political spectrum have much in common, however, and they are triggered not by colleges’ failures but by their successes.​So argues philosopher Anthony Simon Laden in Networks of Trust. He highlights how a college education shapes students’ informational trust networks: the complex set of people and institutions they rely on for the information they use to think about and understand the world. While the networks that colleges build for students have great value, learning to inhabit them pulls some students away from their families and communities. If many people distrust institutions of higher education, this is one reason why. Networks of Trust offers a path forward, one that preserves the value while reducing the harms of a college education. It includes concrete suggestions for how colleges and universities can educate students in a manner that inspires and deserves trust: one that bridges rather than deepens our social divides.

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  What Shall I Do?

  Becky Erkkila

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  Looking back, it was amazing how my brain processed the whole incident. Even though I had repeated my statement numerous times to the police, family and friends, it was as if I was telling a story about someone else.Becky Erkkila is courageously sharing her story to enlighten others about the domestic violence victim mentality. Through her challenging experiences, she has come to realize that whatever situation we are in, the vital point is to perceive what would be the best thing for us to do at the time. Whether you are trying to discern the truth about your present situation, seeking confidence for yourself to go forward with a decision, frantically struggling to defend yourself, or convincing yourself that you are of some value, what you need most is a clear answer to "what shall I do?" I pray reading this book will bring light to your "what shall I do?"

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  Betrayal Leaves Clues

  Robin Dinnanauth

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  Betrayal Leaves Clues 
  Unmasking the Hidden Agendas That Tried to Destroy You 
  Have you ever been blindsided by someone you trusted? Mentored someone who later turned against you? Smiled through the pain of being stabbed in the back—by a friend, a colleague, even someone from the church? 
  In Betrayal Leaves Clues, bestselling author and prophetic voice Robin Dinnanauth pulls back the curtain on one of life’s most painful experiences—betrayal. With raw honesty, spiritual insight, and powerful storytelling, he reveals how to identify the subtle signs, patterns, and behaviors that often go unnoticed until it's too late. 
  This book is not just about pain—it's about power. It will show you: 
  •	How to discern the red flags before betrayal strikes 
  •	Why betrayal often comes from those closest to you 
  •	How to recover, rebuild, and rise stronger than ever 
  •	And how God uses betrayal as a setup for your next breakthrough 
  Whether you've been betrayed by friends, family, or spiritual leaders, this book offers hope, healing, and prophetic clarity. The clues were always there. Now, you'll know how to see them—and overcome them. 
  If you’ve ever been hurt by someone you trusted, this book is your roadmap to restoration and revelation. Your pain has a purpose—and your comeback begins now.

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  Write Great Beginnings

  Sandra Gerth

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  The beginning is the most important part of your book. The first chapter—probably even the first page—is what makes agents and editors accept or reject a manuscript, and it's what makes readers decide to buy a book or pick another. But writing a compelling opening is hard because there are so many things a great beginning needs to do and so many mistakes to avoid. 
   
   
   
  In this book, Sandra Gerth draws on her experience as an editor and best-selling author to teach you where to start your novel, how to avoid common first chapter problems, and how to hook your readers from the very first page. 
   
   
   
  Each chapter of this practical guide includes concrete examples and exercises that will help you write an irresistible beginning. Whether you're a novice writer working on your first story or an established author with several novels under your belt, this book will help you: 
   
   
   
  ● Decide where to start your book, 
   
   
   
  ● Understand important elements of every powerful opening such as the inciting incident, 
   
   
   
  ● Write a kickass first line, 
   
   
   
  ● Hook your readers from the very first page.

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