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Harold and Louise Fishers twins, Alex and Ben, live in Rochester, New Yorkfar from their home state of Texas. Alex is a successful poet and writer, with three of her novels on the bestseller lists. Ben is a successful freelance journalist. When the twins decide to return to Texas to celebrate their parents thirty-fifth wedding anniversary, both of them arrange to bring their live-in girlfriends along for the celebration. Both are looking forward to the event, but for Alex it will be a coming out of sorts. While most of her family members are aware that Alex is gay, this will be the first time that she is bringing her girlfriend to a family event. At the reunion, some family members respond negatively to Alexs sexuality, and secrets are spilled that could potentially threaten to rip their family apart. Can the power of love save the Fishers from destruction?
An unforgettable, New York Times bestselling fantasy adventure for fans of AN EMBER IN THE ASHES, SHADOW AND BONE and THE GILDED ONES. Soon to be a major Netflix movie. 'The hunt for your next YA fantasy book trilogy obsession has ended' Entertainment Weekly 'The next big thing in YA fantasy . . . Dazzling' Kirkus 'A fast-paced, rip-roaring ride . . . A masterpiece of magic' - Namina Forna, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones Magic doesn't exist in the broken city of Lkossa anymore, especially for girls like sixteen-year-old Koffi. Indentured to the notorious Night Zoo, she cares for its fearsome mythical creatures to pay off her family's debts. But when they are threatened ...
Confronting systemic injustices and paving the way towards a more inclusive, culturally responsive, and effective practice, Chioma Anah examines how art therapy can be used as a tool in addressing racial trauma. Delving into theories of racism and its evolution, the taxonomy of microaggressions, advocacy and intersectionality, this resource exposes the powerful structures that perpetuate daily microaggressions experienced by African Americans and how therapeutic relationship can repeat these. It shares poignant client narratives and artwork as well as insight from diverse art therapists, all men and women of color. With invaluable recommendations for future research, implications for counseling and counseling education, this book is essential reading for therapists, counselors, and educators.
The Porters are a family of young goons who have mastered every aspect of the game. From robbery, to drugs, to extortion there is nothing that the infamous band of siblings haven't been involved in. WIth years in the game and a notorious reputation they run into trouble when they fall on the Feds radar. They devise a plan to escape to Mexico but they must split up to avoid arrest. Follow Fallon as she takes you on the run in this wild, treachery filled, street thriller.
Comprehensive Classroom Management is a truly comprehensive, research-based, and practical source for implementing effective classroom management methods in K-12 classrooms. Not only for class use, this best-selling text is an excellent resource that all educators can consult throughout their careers. It focuses on creating positive learning environments for students and provides extensive, practical materials on both problem solving and building individual behavior change plans for students with behavioral problems. The authors include specific management strategies based on current research and classroom experience, and they use real-life examples and detailed case studies to help the reader understand and apply the principles of classroom management in their own classroom situations.
A father on trial for murder. A son whose world is falling apart. The No.1 New York Times bestselling final volume of the ground-breaking Natchez Burning Trilogy by Greg Iles.
Differing interpretations of the history of the United Nations on the one hand conceive of it as an instrument to promote colonial interests while on the other emphasize its influence in facilitating self-determination for dependent territories. The authors in this book explore this dynamic in order to expand our understanding of both the achievements and the limits of international support for the independence of colonized peoples. This book will prove foundational for scholars and students of modern history, international history, and postcolonial history.
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In this best selling connected series.The Circle Autumn's StoryIn the 3rd installment of this series, Autumn, the most naive bandit of them all is on the run for her life. Desperate to be reunited with siblings she is making her way from Baltimore to Mexico, where they will be reunited. Problem is she is running out of money and must use what she has to make her way south and avoid being caught. Wanted for bank robbery and murder, if she is caught, she will take the fall for her entire family and spend the rest of her life locked up.