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A New Yorker Best Book of the Year “‘American history did not begin in the Northeast. It began in the Southwest,’ Parker asserts, in this sweeping history.” —The New Yorker A revelatory history that recenters the American story two-thousand miles west of Plymouth Rock, in El Paso...

A beautiful and compelling family memoir retracing the love story between Sabrin Hasbun's Palestinian father and Italian mother, and the life of her half-Italian, half-Palestinian family from the 1960s to 2020. After the loss of her mother, Sabrin tries to renegotiate her mixed identity and understand her mother's choices which led her from an oppressive childhood in a village in Tuscany to finding love and community activism in Palestine.

The Crossing is a sweeping historical saga set before and after the American Revolution. Following pioneers as they push westward into Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, this novel is filled with battles against the British, encounters in New Orleans, and the struggle to claim a new frontier. A bestselling novel of its time, The Crossing captures the spirit of early American expansion.

Discussions about God, Jesus, the Bible, and how faith informs our lives.

Since 1980, depth psychologist Bill Plotkin has been guiding women and men into the wilderness - the redrock canyons and snow-crested mountains of the American West - but also into the wilds of the soul. He calls this work soulcraft. There's a great longing in all people to uncover the secrets and mysteries of our individual lives, to find the unique gift we were born to bring to our communities, and to experience our full membership in the more-than-human world.

Crossing Thresholds is a storytelling and podcast platform that explores identity, migration, family, finances and belonging showing the moments that shape who we become.We share real experiences, honest reflections, and conversations about life.

Video game preservationist and historian Kelsey Lewin tells the story of how a mundane-sounding game full of bug-catching, letter-writing, and furniture-collecting became one of Nintendo's best-loved franchises, with Animal Crossing: New Horizons eclipsing Super Mario Bros. for all-time sales in Japan, unlocking gaming’s massive potential to tap into our desire to plant trees, find friends, and make the world a better place.

In Aurora Crossing by best-selling author Karl H. Schlesier, a young man - an outsider by upbringing and ancestry - becomes embroiled in the Nez Perces War of 1877. His quest to find identity and belonging in the clash of cultures takes him on the historic 1,200-mile Nez Perces trek from Idaho toward refuge in Canada.

Crossing the Chasm explores why we are so disconnected/what does connection mean and how can we become mobilized to create change for ecological and human flourishing. Episodes explore topics related to this theme by diagnosing problems but then put forth alternative visions for our society. The show explores and ultimately intends to overcome the chasm that divides where we are from where we want to go. In short, the podcast seeks to create connection by envisioning a better world.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 WALKLEY BOOK AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 AUSTRALIAN POLITICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 ABIA GENERAL NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER OF THE 2024 DANGER AWARD FOR TRUE CRIME 'There is no doubt the truth would have been concealed and our concerns...

In an era when immigration on a global scale defines the fears and aspirations of Americans, Crossing Borders presents the complexities of migration through the stories of families fleeing violence and poverty, the government and nongovernmental organizations helping or hindering their progress, and the American communities receiving them. Ali Noorani takes listeners on a journey to Honduras, Ciudad Juarez in Mexico, and Texas, meeting migrants and the organizations and people that help them on both sides of the border.

B2B sales in the UK are worth over £188 billion a year, drawing ambitious companies from around the world - especially North America. But breaking into the UK isn’t simple. Differences in scale, customer behaviour, sales methods, regulation, and media mean success is far from guaranteed, with over 40% of newcomers failing within three years.Crossing the Pond is the go-to podcast for B2B leaders planning or pursuing UK expansion. Hosted by Richard Cook, each episode features candid conversations with executives who’ve made the leap. They share lessons learned, wins, challenges, and ...

The Crossing: Voices from The Lighthouse, is a production of The Lighthouse, a resource and safe haven for asylum-seekers and their families as they engage in the process of pursuing their legal asylum in the United States.To learn more, please visit lighthousenj.org.

Old School Wisdom, New World Vibe Helping Old and New Schoolers, adjust to current culture by sharing old school perspective in modern context.

Aotearoa artist Sarah Hudson (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pūkeko, Ngāi Tūhoe) speaks to UK artist Joanne Coates on the occasion of her participation in the Naoshima Art Residency and Setouchi Triennale in Japan. Taking Hudson’s series of works Reconciliation as a point of departure, Hudson and Coates discuss how histories embedded in land and community can be explored in different lands, among different communities, and the radical act of protecting space for quietness, calmness and reciprocity. Visit contemporaryhum.com for an edited transcript of this episode published with images.This podcast ...

In a time of deep polarization, we at New Wine, New Wineskins explore how we can build relational bridges through Jesus across various cultural divides. Each episode of our podcast Crossing the Cultural Divide engages voices from diverse backgrounds to reflect on how the triune God’s love stretches us to cross boundaries, confront injustice, and embody faith and hope in a fractured world. Join us as we pursue truth and reconciliation through thoughtful dialogue and faithful presence in dependence on God's Spirit.

Ever wonder what it was really like back then, beyond the sips from garden hoses and the glow of neon? Forget the big hair and leg warmers for a moment. How many genuine tales have you actually heard? Step inside GenX Crossing and discover the wonderfully strange world of Generation X.

Welcome to Crossing The Pond Podcast, hosted by Gary Adair, who ventured to the US in 2003 with a plan to stay for just three months, only to find himself still there 20 plus years later. This podcast offers a candid look at the personal challenges and triumphs that come with major life transitions. Gary and his guests share their unique experiences of navigating the literal and metaphorical ponds of life – whether that means relocating to a new country, rebounding from health challenges, embarking on career changes, or overcoming personal obstacles. www.crossingthepondpodcast.com

Welcome to Crossing the Aisle, where hosts Christopher Maichin, a Republican, and Emily Geller, a Democrat, dive into meaningful discussions that rise above the political noise. Both part of Gen Z, they aim to sift through the divisiveness that shaped their generation, engaging in respectful debates and finding common ground on the issues that matter most. Join us as we bridge divides and explore fresh perspectives on the future of American politics.

Crossing the Divide is a cross-country reporting road trip from WGBH and The GroundTruth Project. At a time of deep divisions in America, five early-career journalists traveled together from east to west during the fall of 2017, to explore and report on the issues that divide us and stories that unite us.