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The Gulf waters are calm, the beach deserted but for Seychelle, Beauregard and a collapsed orange life raft. Within the raft, they find no bodies, no treasure, but a ship's logbook full of stories and adventures. Seychelle has found a purpose, something to fill the void left by the death of her father. Determined, she follows this trail, searching for the owner, Chianti, if she survived. Abandoning the futile search along the Gulf Coast, Seychelle...
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In this major biography of an important politician and statesman, Dean Kotlowski presents the life of Paul V. McNutt, a great understudied figure in the era of FDR. McNutt was governor of Indiana, high commissioner to the Philippines (while serving he helped 1,300 Jews flee Nazi Germany for Manila), head of the WWII Federal Security Agency, and would-be presidential candidate. Paul V. McNutt and the Age of FDR explores McNutts life, his era, and his...
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Los Angeles is a city of borders and lines, from the freeways that transect its neighborhoods to streets like Pico Boulevard that slash across the city from the ocean to the heart of downtown, creating both ethnic enclaves and pathways for interracial connection. Examining neighborhoods in east, south central, and west L.A.-and their imaginative representation by Chicana, African American, and Jewish American writers-this book investigates the moral...
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“Windows and Mirrors” comprises decades of innovative trainings, lessons, and reflections on cross-cultural understanding. Each chapter holds a treasure trove of experiential adventures, collaborative projects, and reflective prompts. Activities provide research-based deep dives into authentic and transformational cultural experiences. Whether preparing for travel abroad, corporate trainings, or classroom instruction, these powerful tools and...
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Imagine you could be more social without all of that fear and anxiety holding you back.
How would your life change? Would you have more friends? Better relationships?
Social anxiety and shyness are a problem for many. With so much technology it's like we forget how to talk or interact with another face to face. Think back to the last time you considered approaching someone, but for some reason you didn't. Even though you had something to say, you...
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“Church and Stage” is a guide for people in churches who want to employ theater in ministry, and for theater people who want to create opportunities to work in churches. The points of contact between religion and theater are numerous, and Dean J. Seal offers guidelines for making the connection work no matter what level of experience or financial commitment a congregation brings to the task. The author, who has worked in the worlds of both church...