Kelly Wickham Hurst

This powerful memoir explores how resilience, hope, and faith can lead to transformation, even in the darkest hours. Michelle D. Hord shares her journey of overcoming loss, including the murder of her daughter, and offers a blueprint for harnessing your inner strength. With evocative prose and spiritual insight, this book is a must-read for anyone who has experienced grief or loss and is looking to reclaim their story.

A heartwarming and inspiring fable for all ages, this book by a beloved British illustrator features four unlikely friends who embark on a journey of self-discovery and universal lessons. Through 100 stunning hand-drawn illustrations and charming, hand-written text, readers will laugh, cry, and be reminded of the power of kindness, hope, and friendship. A must-read modern classic for fans of The Tao of Pooh and The Alchemist.

Explore the shocking mistreatment of African Americans as medical experimental subjects throughout history with this eye-opening book. From the era of slavery to present day, Medical Apartheid details the racist pseudoscience that has led to experiments conducted without patients' knowledge, as well as unauthorized autopsies and dissections. Discover how this exploitation stems from the view that black Americans are biologically inferior, oversexed, and unfit for adult responsibilities, and gain a new understanding of the roots of the African American health deficit. A masterful book that offers much-needed debate and controversy.

Проведя двадцать семь лет за стеклянными стенами торгового центра, Айван привык к людям, наблюдающих за ним. Целыми днями он размышляет об их странном поведении, о шимпанзе, которые так сильно отличаются от горилл, о бездомном псе Бобе, который любит пробираться к Айвану в клетку и спать у него на животе, о телевизионных передачах, которые иногда включает для него смотритель. Но больше всего Айван думает о живописи, о том, как передать на бумаге вкус манго или шуршание листьев. Его жизнь течет размеренно, в ней есть свои маленькие радости. Но однажды в цирке появляется новый участник - слоненок Руби. Неожиданно для себя Айван начинает по-другому смотреть на жизнь в торговом центре. То и дело в его памяти начинают всплывать воспоминания из его прошлого в джунглях. Не желая, чтобы маленькая слониха повторила его судьбу, Айван решает во что бы то ни стало добиться для нее лучшей жизни. Сюжет этой книги основан на реальных событиях, произошедших с гориллой Айваном, который прославился своими рисунками, выполненными в "Пальчиковой технике".

Everyday Antiracism features leading educators offering invaluable and effective advice on how to constructively discuss complex issues of race with students and colleagues. Contributors describe concrete ways to analyze classroom interactions, deal with racial inequality, and teach to high standards across racial lines. This book is an essential tool for educators and parents determined to move beyond frustrations about race.

This remarkable book delves into the little-known history of the mass migration of black citizens in search of a better life, who fled the South for northern and western cities from 1915 to 1970. Through the stories of three unforgettable individuals, author Isabel Wilkerson brings this epic journey to life, painting a vivid picture of how it changed America forever. With stunning historical detail and access to new data and official records, The Warmth of Other Suns is a definitive account of a crucial period in American history.

Explore the intersection of racism and trauma as examined through the lens of body-centered psychology in this groundbreaking work. Resmaa Menakem, a therapist with decades of experience, reveals how the trauma of white supremacy is embedded in all of our bodies, and proposes a step-by-step healing process. His call to action is a reminder that racism is not just a head issue, but a deeply physical one, and that we must work to grow beyond our racialized divide.