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From the prolific Harlem Renaissance writer Zora Neale Hurston, 'Spunk' and 'Sweat' are thought-provoking short stories set in the heart of African-American communities following the civil war. 'Spunk', first published in 1925, is set in an all-Black community in rural America and poses the question of whether moral strength is more powerful than physical strength. Spunk Banks is described as a 'giant'. He is unafraid of anything or anyone, but when he openly flaunts his affair with Lena Kanty, Joe Kanty's wife, could it be his superstition rather than a physical weakness that is his downfall?'Sweat', first published in 1926, is an early feminist story, presenting the contrasting lives of a married couple: the sweat and toil of Delia and the leisure and privilege of her abusive husband, Sykes. When it becomes apparent that both want their relationship to end, Sykes appears to be willing to go to horrific measures to ensure Delia is out of his life for good.Zora Neale Hurston explores themes of fortitude, integrity, and early intersectional feminism. Portraying contemporary issues in the everyday lives of Black people, Hurston was an important literary figure in the Harlem Renaissance.This collection has been published together with an introductory essay on the Harlem Renaissance and would make a wonderful addition to the bookshelves of Zora Neale Hurston fans.

Harlem Renaissance writer Zora Neale Hurston explores a battle between physical and moral strength in this pocket-sized short story, 'Spunk'.

'Sweat' is an early feminist short story by Harlem Renaissance writer, Zora Neale Hurston. This pocket-sized tale presents the contrasting lives of a married couple: the sweat and toil of Delia and the leisure and privilege of her husband, Sykes.

Zora Neale Hurston's tragic 1926 play Color Struck is a thought-provoking commentary on colorism within the Black community.

Judith Paris returns to the Lake District to settle a family feud in this third volume of Hugh Walpole's, The Herries Chronicle.Now middle-aged, Judith must return to her countryside home to help resolve a dispute between two branches of her family. Grandeur, drama, and violence have always been at the focal point of the Herries family. First published in 1932, this third instalment of the saga tells the story of the marvellous family house, The Fortress.Proudly republished by Read & Co. Books, The Fortress is a great addition to the bookshelves of historical fiction readers.

A collection of articles that range from thoughts on Vatican II and Humanae Vitae, as well as other contemporary issues. +

"All material originally published in La Civiltáa Cattolica. Copyright à 2014, 2015, 2017 by La Civiltáa Cattolica. Portions have been published as Illuminate il Futuro: Una conversazione raccontata da Antonio Spadaro by áAncora. Editrice, Milan. Copyright à 2015 áAncora S.r.l."

Sets out the pope's vision for a postpandemic world--a preoccupation of his homilies and addresses in the Covid-19 period. In Pope Francis's thinking, care for each other--particularly the poorest and most marginalized in society--cannot be divided from care for creation. +

Tilt: Seeking Balance in Troubled Times, is a slim book of sixteen short stories from the author's life as she navigates the choppy seas of 2020. In a year of turmoil brought on by a pandemic, economic lockdown, and political strife, many of us felt our stress levels rise to new heights. Using engaging imagery and a poetic voice, the author shares her pain of missing being with loved ones and the angst of living in a deeply divided political environment. From her perspective as a somatic psychotherapist, she explains how the nervous system reacts to stress and provides self-help tools to regain a feeling of balance in difficult times. She offers breathing and centering techniques that can soothe a troubled soul and communication skills for couples and those in conflict. Each chapter is illustrated by the author with an original image of chalk on black paper. This is an insightful read full of wisdom and heart.

Ronnie likes to rock all day, but the kids want to play! How will they play with Rocking Ronnie? Help young readers celebrate differences by learning about Ronnie, a boy with Autism.

Charles Middleberg and his family are Polish Jews, living in France during World War II. After the German invasion in May 1940, Charles's father is taken away. Soon after, his mother is taken as well, and for the next five years, Charles and his brother will have their lives saved - again and again - by a series of small miracles.

It was 1970. Fighting between the Jordanian Armed Forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization had been escalating, but a Quaker serving at a school for Palestinian children in Ramallah reported that things were quiet. Days later, the quiet would end, and that Quaker - a conscientious objector from the American Midwest - would never forget.

The book of Revelation is a resistance text for "Angelic Trouble-makers," who must learn how to remix, understand how scapegoating functions, recognize the shaping and forming powers of liturgy, and discover the composition of the multitude.

NO MADNESS IN THE WRITER, NO MADNESS IN THE STORY The debut short story collection from Moran Press. Tales of madness in the spirit and tradition of Edgar Allan Poe and Franz Kafka. Stories from Rae Theodore, Scott Wozniak, Danielle Mccoy, Brian Rouff, Dan Provost, Richard Wall, Gabriel Ricard, Justin Bog, Agnes Bookbinder, Pete Donohue, Edgar Allan Poe, Franz Kafka, and Stephen Moran. No author graves were robbed or looted in the making of this anthology.

Trauma creates substantial pain and suffering and can inevitably create cycles of dysfunction that may span generations. We can and should break these cycles and build bridges of trust and empowerment that renew hope and help families heal, not just for this generation but for the sake of all those to follow.

Designed to support early literacy skills development, this text and illustrations reinforce directionality, print awareness, and one-to-one correspondence. Beautiful, engaging illustrations support the text and encourage the reader to turn the page, while strong patterned text pulls the reader through the story.

Raised on a prune farm in rural Oregon, in a family with deep religious roots, Dr. Norval Hadley thought he might be a pastor someday. But after the farm boy and his friends won a barbershop harmony contest, everything changed.

In this collection, Jim Teeters examines Lao Tzu's ancient meditations of the Tao Te Ching through a traditional Quaker lens of submission to the Inner Light. Teeters demonstrates that we must strive less and accept more, listen, empathize, and trust. Keep your mind and heart open as you read and reflect.

We are in the midst of a genuine crisis. Pastors are leaving vocational ministry faster than we can replace them, primarily because of burnout. So what is the cure? The renewing rituals of physical refreshment, spiritual renewal, and vocational realignment prove to be life-saving disciplines for spiritual leaders.