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These stories are cozy mysteries. By that terminology, it is meant mystery stories that lack profanity, blood and gore, gratuitous violence, and depictions of sexual activity. Frequently in such stories, the mystery solvers are neither police nor private detectives. The sleuths generally use their knowledge of human nature and perhaps knowledge from their own fields to solve these mysteries.

Explore the rich tapestry of human experience through the poignant verses found in "Fifty Years & Other Poems." This podcast invites you to delve into themes of resilience, identity, and the quest for justice, echoing the historical significance of the civil rights movement. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting a rotating collection of poems that celebrate the beauty and complexity of life in both classical forms and playful jingle styles. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that highlight the power of words to inspire change and provoke thought...

The story of a biracial man living in the deep south after the reconstruction era. He is young and talented. Yet, in order for him to avoid stigma, he has to pass as white. But would his sense of belonging and solidarity to the black community of the time catch up with him at the end? "It is very likely that the Negroes of the United States have a fairly correct idea of what the white people of the country think of them, for that opinion has for a long time been and is still being constantly stated; but they are themselves more or less a sphinx to the whites. It is curiously interesting and ...

James Johnson is the host of this bold and faith-driven leadership podcast where entrepreneurs, visionaries, and risk-takers share the real stories behind their greatest leaps of faith. Inspired by Peter’s moment on the water, each episode features candid conversations with leaders who dared to trust God beyond their comfort zones—and saw His hand move in extraordinary ways. Whether you’re stuck on the shore or already walking on the waves, this podcast will challenge and encourage you to silence fear, embrace purpose, and step into the unknown. Because a breakthrough often begins with ...

Emotionally Focused Family Therapy is the definitive manual for applying the effectiveness of emotionally focused therapy (EFT) to the complexities of family life. The book sets out a theoretical framework for mental health professionals to enhance their conceptualization of family dynamics...

Outdoor journalist James Edward Mills's book The Adventure Gap is a groundbreaking volume that is equal parts adventure story, history, and inspiration as it chronicles the first American all-Black summit attempt on Denali in 2013. Mills uses this momentous expedition as a jumping-off point to explore diversity in the outdoors, from Mathew Henson who stood at the North Pole in 1909 to contemporary adventurers such as polar explorer Barbara Hillary and rock climber Kai Lightner.

African American literature is the body of literature produced in the United States by writers of African descent. It begins with the works of such late 18th-century writers as Phillis Wheatley. Before the high point of enslaved people narratives, African-American literature was dominated by autobiographical spiritual narratives. The genre known as slave narratives in the 19th century were accounts by people who had generally escaped from slavery, about their journeys to freedom and ways they claimed their lives.

James Johnson invites listeners into his world, where he transforms personal struggles into triumphs in tax consultancy. Through candid storytelling and practical guidance, Johnson extends a hand to individuals from all walks of life, offering them a roadmap to financial empowerment and fulfillment. Beyond mere financial success, James Johnson redefines the notion of independence, emphasizing the importance of personal contentment, familial care, and societal contribution.

In this volume we collect together poets who, by the difference in the colour of their skin, were treated with such disdain and racism that it is difficult to believe that poetry of such tenderness, beauty and authority could exist.

"Tax Mastery" shows you how to transform taxes from a burden to an opportunity. Learn how to keep more of your hard-earned money with this easy-to-understand guide.

Mason and Zenna Rowe are a mother and son team caught in the middle of a zombie apocalypse follow them as the two navigate through battling against the undead and a militia group trying to take control on a mission to help survivors. With newly acquired friends who gives them the gear they need to take them on, can the pair make a difference....come listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore the intricate tapestry of identity, race, and personal history in "Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man," a thematic anchor for our rotating collection of audiobooks. This podcast delves into the complexities of biracial experiences and the societal constructs surrounding race, inviting listeners to reflect on the fluidity of identity in a world often defined by rigid categories. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that examines similar themes of self-discovery and cultural conflict, showcasing narratives that challenge preconceived notions and illuminate the struggles and ...

Three great historians write compelling, relevent biographies of three of our most important and famous presidents in this collection of Eminent Lives Michael Korda brings his acclaimed storytelling talents to the life of Ulysses S. Grant—a man who managed to end the Civil War on a note of...

Amid ferocious fighting that many times nearly took his life, Sergeant Dillard "C. J." Johnson and his crew are recognized by Pentagon reports to have accounted for astonishing enemy KIA totals while battling inside and out of the "Carnivore," the Bradley Fighting Vehicle Johnson commanded...