Are Blacks in America immune from criticism? Are they never responsible for their own failures? And most importantly, is Black rule the end for an American city? Paul Kersey answers these questions with an emphatic "yes" in this controversial account of the fall of Atlanta, through forty-five articles on the topic, originally posted to his SBPDL Blog at The Unz Review between 2011 and 2012. Black Mecca Down shows the tragic aftermath of the Civil Rights Movement in the decline of a once great city. Atlanta, GA, once dubbed "The City Too Busy To Hate," was supposed to be the model city for the New South, a thriving metropolis that would show the old Confederacy had moved beyond race and joined the global economy. Instead, Kersey argues, Atlanta became a Black dystopia dominated by corruption, incompetence, and crime. Starting with Maynard Jackson, Atlanta's first Black mayor, the greatest city in the South followed the pattern of Detroit, with basic institutions collapsing even as the cries of "racism" increased.Paul Kersey's uproarious anthology, Black Mecca Down: The Fall of the City Too Busy to Hate, was originally published in 2012, has since fallen out of print, and is now being resurrected and preserved by Antelope Hill Publishing in a newly-edited and thoroughly cited edition.
The combined paperback edition of the first two adventures of Wednesday McIntyre, U. S. Marshall. Clara RavenMerck McIntyre had survived the Great War and dodged the Spanish Flu. Now he was back in the United States and had signed on with the U.S. Marshal. His plans were for a good career in law enforcement in his home state of Massachusetts. It was The Roaring Twenties. America was recovering from a world war and wanted to party. But 1920 was the start of Prohibition. It became the law of the land. The men slated to enforce it were the U.S. Marshals, something Merck hadn't counted on. Overnight, he was on a train headed for the far-flung state of Idaho. It would be his job to stop the illegal sale of liquor in what, so far as he was concerned, was still the wild west. Merck, like President Woodrow Wilson, didn't think it was a good law, and he didn't think it would work, no matter what law enforcement did. But he set out to do his best to maintain peace and order in northern Idaho. It even looked like he might achieve it. Until the bootleggers showed up with their guns and their greed. They moved in fast to take over stills and make a fortune shipping booze to whoever could pay top dollar. When rival gangs appeared, they shot them down. The bullets flew and soon Merck had a regular war on his hands. There were a handful of sheriffs and sheriff's deputies he could call on. But too many were dirty and he didn't trust them. Then there were the special deputies - a Basque-American named Nayara Zubiri, and another woman from Boise who went by Samantha McCain. Maybe they'd help, maybe they'd hinder, maybe they'd make all the difference. Only time and courage would tell. Under the StonesThe 20s are roaring. Prohibition makes them roar even louder. After a month in the wilds enforcing Prohibition, Marshal Merck (Wednesday) McIntyre returns to Winston, Idaho to find a striking woman named Jenny Roades waiting for him. She demands McIntyre put an end to the gang that is forcing her father to surrender the medicinal whiskey in his pharmacy. At the same time, Father Brynn of St. Rafael's has been ordered to deliver up his shipments of sacramental wine to the same gang or see his church put to the torch. McIntyre knows this gang well. He has tangled with them before. Their calling card is the Jack of Diamonds. But the problem of dealing with the gang becomes far greater when Jenny's father is gunned down and she heads out to seek revenge. McIntyre and his posse can either ride with her or stay behind. But for Jenny Roades, a private detective badge in her pocket and a Colt pistol on her hip, there is no stopping until justice is done. "I'm not turning back. Everyone else can do as they please. I'm not done till that killer is my prisoner or under the stones."
Welcome to Well-Dressed Dogs, a photographic collection of the world's most stylish pups, from the creative minds behind Dog Photog.Get ready to sit, stay and smile as you flip through pages filled with pooches of all shapes and sizes decked out in fashion-forward looks to suit any occasion, from catwalk to classroom. And every photo and accompanying caption is unique, just like every dog.It's a paw-some keepsake for dog lovers everywhere and guaranteed to have you barking with joy.Perfect for fans of Menswear Dog, Tiny Gentle Asians and The Quokka's Guide to Happiness.
"A cultural phenomenon. A worldwide obsession. An agent of emotional chaos. There's no parallel to Taylor Swift in history: a teenage girl who turns into the world's favorite pop star, songwriter, storyteller, guitar hero, live performer, changing how music is made and heard. ... Rob Sheffield, the ... author of Dreaming the Beatles, On Bowie, and Love Is a Mix Tape ... has chronicled Taylor for every step of her long career, from her early days to the Eras Tour. Sheffield gets right to the heart of Swift and her music, her lyrics, her fan connection, her raw power"--
"A historical account of wealthy Southern belle Elizabeth Van Lew, whose espionage for Abraham Lincoln and the Union helped win the Civil War"-- Provided by publisher.
In the remnants of our past, the echoes of fawn trauma hang on, shaping our lives in ways we may not even realize. In "Good Girl Trauma is Not My Drama," journey with us through the complex web of healing and self-discovery.In this deep exploration of finding your true self, author Tracey Powell guides you through the hidden recesses of your mind, revealing the tender wounds left by fawn trauma. This book offers a roadmap to understanding, confronting, and ultimately healing these deep-seated emotional scars."Good Girl Trauma Is Not My Drama" tells the author's story while providing a sanctuary of wisdom, compassion, and practical guidance for those seeking to reclaim their power and transform their lives. Through gentle exercises, insightful reflections, and real-life stories of resilience, you'll embark on a transformative journey towards wholeness.Discover how to: Identify Fawn Trauma: Uncover the roots of your fawn response and its impact on your life.Nurture Self-Compassion: Learn to embrace your vulnerabilities and cultivate self-love.Empower Your Voice: Reclaim your actions and set healthy boundaries.Find Inner Strength: Develop resilience and rewrite the narrative of your life."Good Girl Trauma Is Not My Drama" is an inspiration of hope for anyone who has ever felt the weight of their past. It's a testament to your spirit's capacity for growth, healing, and transformation. With every turn of the page, you'll move closer to the joyful light of self-discovery and renewal.Join us on a journey toward healing, empowerment, and the profound transformation of fawn trauma. This book is your guide to reclaiming your authentic self and embracing a life of resilience, strength, and boundless possibilities."Good Girl Trauma Is Not My Drama: Healing Fawn Trauma and Rediscovering Authenticity" is a thoughtful search of healing and self-discovery. Dive into the depths of your soul and transform the remnants of fawn trauma into a masterpiece of resilience and empowerment.
Headstrong Alice Sinclair dances around her unbridled feelings for a witty and enigmatic vampire―which means risking her life to a deadly curse.
Un témoignage factuel qui dénonce l'inaptitude d'une justice à faire la différence entre mensonges et vérités.
This is the first effort to compile a Perspectives volume that represents published articles from both the SHA journal, Historical Archaeology and the ACUA Under- water Archaeology Proceedings. This volume represents a comprehensive look at the field of underwater archaeology from the society's earliest conferences to present. Because this volume is compiled from a compilation of sources produced over the years, there are a range of publication styles, printers, and layouts resulting in a number of inconsistencies that can not be helped even in today's technologically advanced world of printing. Many of the articles only exist as print copies and today are very difficult to find. Thus, a number of the articles are facsimiles of the original paper publications. For a complete Table of Contents, please view http: //pastfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/TOC-PNG-1-copy.png or visit the publication's homepage and click "preview" beneath the image of the cover.
Translation of Motobu Choki's 1932 book Watashi no Karate Jutsu, My Karate Technique.This volume reproduces the original Japanese book in its entirety with an English translation of each page.In addition translations of several articles by or related to Motobu Choki have been includedA Great Fight Between Karate and BoxingKing Magazine>Things to Remember When Training KarateBy Motobu Choki>An Evening Spent Taking About Karate With Motobu ChokiKarate Training Volume 1>An Authority on the Karate Arts: Mr. Motobu Choki to Visit Hawaii Nippu Jiji Newspaper, Honolulu, Hawaii1932
"Aji" is a new business philosophy that works in a marketplace driven by the ubiquitous use of computers and computer-driven technologies, including AI, robotics and virtual augmented reality. It exploits the strategic and competitive capabilities of computers and the internet in a way that has enabled over 4,000 businesspeople to more than double their productivity and value so they can produce incomes between $400k-$4m. In short, "Aji" enables businesspeople to increase their incomes enough to fulfill their financial intentions so they and their spouse can stop worrying about running out of money during their old age. It is an entirely new set of business ambitions, moods, language, distinctions, interpretations, intentions, commitments, practices and outcomes that could not exist, or be imagined, before computers and the internet were invented. This book series explains "Aji", which Toby Hecht invented and has been teaching for more than 35 years, in a way businesspeople and businesses can begin to use immediately to increase their competitive capabilities and advantages. It is a completely different philosophical orientation or way of thinking, noticing, observing, assessing and acting in the marketplace to make money. Book One in this series introduces "Aji" and The Aji Source Fundamental Strategy. It explains how earning a living in today's computer-driven marketplace requires a new set of strategic intentions and tactical business skills. Book Two explains how The Strategy is organized, how it works and how to use it to change your or your business organization's orientation, intentions and skills to double productivity, value and income. The assignments in Book Three enable you to learn "Aji" alone or in your business, in person or online anywhere in the world, and use it to increase your income and fulfill your personal ambitions and business missions.
I REMEMBEREDwith a sudden pang, my mother's words the last time we were together: It's never wrong to hope, Byx.Of course, she'd also said: Unless the truth says otherwise.Byx is used to being the youngest and the smallest. But for all her life, she's also been part of something bigger?part of a family, part of a pack. Until the terrible day Byx finds herself alone, the last of the dairnes. The endling.For dairnes, the pack is everything: root and branch, heart and soul. Byx is determined to see if the legends she's heard over the years about others of her kind are true. She sets off on a quest, traveling through the war-torn kingdom of Nedarra. Along the way, she meets new allies who each have their own motivation for joining her: Tobble, the worthy wobbyk; Khara, the girl of many disguises; Renzo, the thief with honor; and Gambler, the principled felivet.They start as Byx's friends and become her family, and together they uncover a secret that will threaten the existence of not just the dairnes but every other creature in their world.
What do glitches reveal about the normally invisible processes behind our interpretations? Glitches and Glitch Art illuminate the unseen assumptions, ideology of dialectical thinking, and role of established knowledge that shapes as well as determines our engagement with the world. Betancourt builds on the role of perception in guiding these interpretations to explore the possibilities offered by glitches for addressing digital media. Not confined to esoteric questions of semiosis, this study presents an expansive model of ambivalence and ambiguity whose ramifications address how initial assumptions and beliefs create meaning.Tracking glitches across technical media old and new, and moving from early abstraction's attempts to visualize a transcendental spiritualism through to contemporary AI generated art and media, Betancourt describes how glitches are not just technical failures but products of the instabilities between human interpretations and autonomous machinic operations that create a 'discursive aesthetic' guided by cultural fantasies of digital media's immateriality that idealize it as a perfect, transcendent form. A journey to the roots of meaning itself, Betancourt offers a paradigm that unpacks how engaging the glitch can become a critical model not only for artists, critics, and academics, but for anyone interested in Contemporary Art, tactical media, and cultural activism. all illustrations in full color
Fwebbers are wonderful moments that you wish would last and last. Mack's dad knew how to find fwebbers no matter what but when he dies, Mack struggles to find any. He tries everything and overwhelmed with feelings of grief, Mack gives up. Until he realizes he can create his own fwebbers with his brother Archie which also helps to keep the memory of his dad alive. This is a story about grief and loss for children and adults to share together following the death of a loved one.
Christians are warriors for Christ, but we don't fight as the world fights. In 1839, English Author Edward Bulwer-Lytton penned the adage, "The pen is mightier than the sword." What is a writer's place in the war on evil? A writer's words can inspire a reader, but where does the writer go for encouragement, guidance, and inspiration? God gifted writers with a unique passion. Kat Heckenbach of Realm Makers Consortium once said, "...when you have a real passion for novel writing, you're going to get discouraged by the road bumps-because they are in the way of what you so desperately want." How do we handle the road bumps? When an author is staring defeat in the face, he or she needs a weapon to fight back. 40 Weapons of War was written to relate the scriptures to the unique perspective of writers, to give them weapons against the enemy. Jump into a forty day study of the scriptures and how they relate to past, present, and future writers.
Set against the backdrop of Caribbean folklore, Lisa Stringfellow's spellbinding middle grade debut tells of a grieving girl and a vengeful mermaid and will enchant readers who loved Kacen Callender's Hurricane Child or Christian McKay Heidicker's Scary Stories for Young Foxes. Ever since her mother's death, Kela feels every bit as broken as the shards of glass, known as ?mermaid's tears,? that sparkle on the Caribbean beaches of St. Rita. So when Kela and her friend Lissy stumble across an ancient-looking comb in a coral cave, with all she's already lost, Kela can't help but bring home her very own found treasure. Far away, deep in the cold ocean, the mermaid Ophidia can feel that her comb has been taken. And despite her hatred of all humans, her magic requires that she make a bargain: the comb in exchange for a wish.But what Kela wants most is for her mother to be alive. And a wish that big will exact an even bigger price...Don't miss the novel that Newbery-winning author Kelly Barnhill calls ?one of the most promising works of fiction in a long time?!
The follow-up to Erin Sterling's New York Times bestselling hit The Ex Hex features fan favorite Gwyn and the spine-tinglingly handsome Wells Penhallow as they battle a new band of witches and their own magical chemistry.Gwyn Jones is perfectly happy with her life in Graves Glen. She, her mom, and her cousin have formed a new and powerful coven; she's running a successful witchcraft shop, Something Wicked; and she's started mentoring some of the younger witches in town. As Halloween approaches, there's only one problem?Llewellyn ?Wells? Penhallow.Wells has come to Graves Glen to re-establish his family's connection to the town they founded as well as to make a new life for himself after years of being the dutiful son in Wales. When he opens up a shop of his own, Penhallow's, just across the street from Something Wicked, he quickly learns he's gotten more than he bargained for in going up against Gwyn.When their professional competition leads to a very personal?and very hot?kiss, both Wells and Gwyn are determined to stay away from each other, convinced the kiss was just a magical fluke. But when a mysterious new coven of witches come to town and Gwyn's powers begin fading, she and Wells must work together to figure out just what these new witches want and how to restore Gwyn's magic before it's too late.
Discover a path to self-knowledge and transformation with "Desvendando o Eu: Um Caminho Para o Crescimento Pessoal" (Portuguese Edition) by Astrid Auxier. This illuminating book invites you on an odyssey to unravel the depths of your identity. Through insightful perspectives and soul-searching exercises, you will explore the essence of the present moment and understand yourself on a deeper level. Let go of the past, confront anxiety and rumination, and fearlessly address history's echoes as you boldly step into tomorrow's promises. Each chapter guides you to untangle the complexities of your emotions and thoughts. By balancing introspection with exploration, you will gain wisdom that ignites positive change from within. Desvendando o Eu offers practical strategies and ideas to support your personal growth. It speaks to the universal longing for purpose, direction, and fulfillment. This book will be your trusted companion on the path to self-awareness as you harness the power of the present to chart your own course of self-discovery.
A young girl opens her eyes and finds herself hiding behind a dresser in a dark room. She has no idea how she got there. She hears a scream and sees her mother standing in front of a mirror. Suddenly, her mother puts her hand around a man's face, she lifts him with her grip and he levitates above the ground as her nails dig into his face. This was not a dream! Having witnessed this act of violence at the age of two, Martine became severely depressed. After two suicide attempts before the age of fourteen, she had to figure out on her own if she wanted to live or die. At the age of fifteen, Martine found and fell in love with art, by experimenting with painting images from the painful visions in her mind. Throughout the book, she weaves in the poetic narrative paintings that were inspired by her uncentered mind. She intertwines the shadows of the darkness she experienced in her childhood with the light of hope and learned how to help center her mind. The book features 73 beautiful color paintings and 9 calligraphy.
Set sail with "The Golden Gull" into uncharted realms of reality.Journey through a tapestry of historical fantasy, dystopian futures, and vivid science fiction, all bound by the enigmatic Golden Gull. After a shipwreck, Raama discovers the Caves of Chaos, where orbs of light reveal the ship's tales across dimensions and time. From a heart-pounding encounter with a Celtic deity to a touching tale of timeless love, the ship's legend endures.Yet, as Raama delves deeper, he grapples with memories and the allure of altering fate. He soon realizes that peace isn't about changing the past but accepting it."The Golden Gull" beckons adventurers to embark on an odyssey spanning existence, reflecting on ancient wisdom, and acknowledging inner strength. This anthology isn't just tales; it's a compass to the unknown. Answer the call and dive into the vast expanse of imagination!
In a magical realm on the brink of war, the fae of the once-powerful Clan Moraine fight to maintain a fragile peace. But when a traitor conspires to destroy them from within, human and fae must work together to save the world.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Amerie’s dazzling, satirical adult debut tells the story of a Black man who walks into the light…to find himself in Los Angeles, where he becomes an instant celebrity for being the first visible and verifiable ghost. John’s House provides all he needs. Surrounded by a vast, beautiful ocean under a void of sky, the House is John’s haven. He is alone, but never lonely; he is here now, but neither remembers nor longs for a before. In his House, John is safe and untroubled.But then a terrible shadow creature breaks in—and it wants him out. Pushed from the House, John falls into the light…And finds himself in modern-day Los Angeles, the first person to ever come back from the other side. Though he has no memory of his past life, or even how he died, everyone wants to know more about the Black man who has returned from the dead—is he the second coming? A hoax? Or something beyond explanation? Soon he has brand deals, TV interviews, and politicians aiming to use him for their agendas, yet all John wants is to go home.But going home will require, most unfortunately, help. In search of a way back, John grudgingly joins forces with a mystic holding dubious qualifications, a hard-edged publicist bent on making him famous, and an aspiring actress who is unsettlingly familiar. With this ragtag band of allies, John begins a journey to find his House on the ocean—but getting there will prove more complicated than he imagined, for it will require not only trusting in someone other than himself, but will mean uncovering painful truths about who John was in life and, perhaps most difficult, who he must become.A gorgeous, tender story of hope, sacrifice, and what it means to be human, This Is Not a Ghost Story introduces an astonishing new voice in literary fiction.
A heartrending and beautiful trilingual book that gives voice to the children of war-torn Ukraine, interspersed with moving works of art. What is it like to be a child living in a country under siege-or living in a foreign city or land far from everything you have known and loved? In this moving and unforgettable book, Ukraine's children speak out about growing up in amid the violence, terror, and death of war. Through the Eyes of Children is a collection of children's quotes paired with evocative color artwork. Each quote appears in Cyrillic, transliterated Ukrainian, and English, making the book a tool for both language learning and language preservation. Each copy sold funds a week's mental health assistance for a Ukrainian child.
"From the host of the beloved podcast The Comfy Cozy Witch comes an accessible two-color illustrated guide resonant with cozy fall vibes, featuring spells, recipes, meditations, and practices to bring good magic into your daily life. Whether you're a novice curious about witchcraft but aren't sure where to start, or a seasoned witch interested in deepening your practice, this warm, accessible, and nurturing interactive guide shows you the way. The Comfy Cozy Witch's Guide to Making Magic in Your Everyday Life combines the practical charm of The Little Book of Hygge with the down to earth wisdom of The Spell Book for New Witches and the practical advice of Grimoire Girl, Drawn from decades of popular podcaster Jennie Blonde's experience, she shares seven tenets to help you begin and develop your own authentic practice."--
NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez offers a forceful, necessary exposé on the precarious realities and politics of modern Puerto Rico, detailing the decade of financial exploitation, federal negligence, and American ambivalence that pushed the most populous US territory to the brink and examining what must be done to insure the island’s survival.On September 16, 2017, Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico as a Category 4 storm, leaving the island devastated and largely without power for weeks. Slow to respond to the severity of the storm and the logistics of the island’s geographic isolation, the Trump administration faced harsh criticism for its lack of preparedness. While Maria exposed the federal government’s ineptitude and inability to aid Puerto Rico in its time of greatest need, the storm also laid bare a crisis decades in the making, a slow-motion train wreck of American neglect, institutional exploitation, and financial ruin.Now veteran NBC News reporter Gabe Gutierrez, who has covered the island’s storms and its people for years, tells the urgent story of how Puerto Rico came to this precarious moment in its history, uncovering how decades of failed US policies have culminated in the tumultuous last ten years. Whether it’s the US hedge funds who leveraged the island into bankruptcy, or the federal bureaucracy that has robbed the island of the autonomy to shape its own destiny, the mismanagement of Puerto Rico has stretched across presidential administrations and political parties. As The Island reveals, with each passing year, with each storm, this negligence comes at a steeper price to US taxpayers, but more importantly to those who live there. With moving portraits of the people working to preserve Puerto Rico for future generations, Gutierrez demonstrates the human cost that accompanies lack of representation in Washington and the toll it takes on everyday Puerto Ricans as they fight to keep their vibrant island home. What emerges is an eye-opening narrative of American ambivalence about an island so deeply tied to our uncomfortable, imperial past. A seasoned journalist’s ambitious examination of what it takes to change American institutions, The Island shows how our failure to care adequately for Puerto Rico is a failure to reckon with our own history.
"There are many women like Belén whose names we don’t know, but whose stories are just as important. An uplifting chronicle of one woman’s fight for justice."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Foreword by Margaret AtwoodThe heartbreaking true story of an Argentinian woman imprisoned for having a miscarriage—an injustice that galvanized a feminist movement and became a global rallying cry in the fight for reproductive rights.In 2014, Belén, a twenty-five-year-old woman living in rural Argentina, went to the hospital for a stomachache—and soon found herself in prison. While at the hospital she had a miscarriage—without knowing she was pregnant. Because of the nation’s repressive laws surrounding abortion and reproductive rights, the doctors were forced to report her to the authorities. Despite her protestations, Belén was convicted and sentenced to two years for homicide.Belén’s imprisonment is a glaring example of how women’s health care has become increasingly criminalized, putting the most vulnerable—BIPOC, rural, and low-income—women at greater risk of prosecution. Belén’s cause became the centerpiece of a movement to achieve greater protections for all women. After two failed attempts to clear her name, Belén met feminist lawyer Soledad Deza, who quickly rallied Amnesty International and ignited an international feminist movement around #niunamas—not one more—symbolized by thousands of demonstrators around the globe donning white masks, the same kind of mask Belén wore when leaving prison. The #niunamas movement was instrumental in pressuring Argentine president Alberto Fernández to decriminalize abortion in 2021. In this gripping and personal account of the case and its impact on local law, Ana Correa, one of Argentina’s leading journalists and activists, makes clear that what happened to Belén could happen to any woman—and that we all have the power to raise our collective voices and demand change.Translated by Julia Sanches
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