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I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness

From a leading new voice on racial justice, an eye-opening account of what it’s like to grow up black, Christian, and female in white America, in this idea-driven memoir about how her determined quest for identity and understanding shows a way forward for us all. 

Austin Channing Brown’s first encounter with a racialized America came at age seven, when she discovered her parents named her Austin to deceive future employers into thinking she was a white man. Growing up in majority-white schools, organizations, and churches, Austin writes, “I had to learn what it means to love blackness”, a journey that led to a lifetime spent navigating America’s racial divide as a writer, speaker, and expert who helps organizations practice genuine inclusion. 

In a time when nearly all institutions (schools, churches, universities, businesses) claim to value “diversity” in their mission statements, I’m Still Here is a powerful account of how and why our actions so often fall short of our words. Austin writes in breathtaking detail about her journey to self-worth and the pitfalls that kill our attempts at racial justice, in stories that bear witness to the complexity of America’s social fabric – from Black Cleveland neighborhoods to private schools in the middle-class suburbs, from prison walls to the boardrooms at majority-white organizations. 

For readers who have engaged with America’s legacy on race through the writing of Ta-Nehisi Coates and Michael Eric Dyson, I’m Still Here is an illuminating look at how white, middle-class Evangelicalism has participated in an era of rising racial hostility, inviting the reader to confront apathy, recognize God’s ongoing work in the world, and discover how blackness – if we let it – can save us all.

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501 Civil War Quotes and Notes: Learn Civil War History From The Words Of Those Who Lived It And Made It

Do you want to learn about the Civil War? Would you like to know the thoughts and feelings of the Civil War soldiers and citizens? Do you wonder what it was like to be living during the Civil War? Would you like to know what happened in the Civil War? Find the answers to these questions and learn much more by reading the words of those who experienced the Civil War first-hand. The foundation of the United States was tested by fury and bloodshed during the Civil War, a war which ended slavery and kept the United States as a union. The people of the Civil War said and wrote much about their experiences. Learn from their words. Their words tell the story of the Civil War. 501 Civil War Quotes and Notes features quotes made before, during, and after the Civil War. Each quote has an informative note to explain the circumstances and background of the quote. Learn Civil War history from the spoken words and writings of the military commanders, political leaders, the Billy Yanks and Johnny Rebs who fought in the battles, the abolitionists who strove for the freedom of the slaves, the descriptions of battles, and the citizens who suffered at home. Their voices tell us the who, what, where, when, and why of the Civil War. Some quotes or notes might make you stop and think. You may gain some insight into the character and personality of Civil War leaders and commanders through their quotes. Perhaps some quotes or notes will give you an idea as to what it was like to be a soldier in the Civil War, or what it was like being a citizen living in those turbulent times. Some quotes will make you laugh. The people of the Civil War could sometimes use humor to find brief relief from the loss and horror of the war. A few examples of the quotes and notes found in 501 Civil War Quotes and Notes: #107. “Hello, Massa; bottom rail on top dis time.” * An African-American Union soldier to his former master, who was now a prisoner of the Yankees. #110. “Send for a clergyman, I wish to be baptized. I have been basely murdered.” * The last words of General William Nelson, the commander of the Union Army of Kentucky. Nelson was fatally shot by a fellow officer, General Jefferson C. Davis, during an argument in Louisville in 1862. #130. “Captain, my religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to always be ready, no matter when it may overtake me.” * General Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson’s reply to an officer who inquired as to how he remained so calm in battle. Stonewall would die on May 10, 1863, after being mistakenly shot by his own men on May 2 at the Battle of Chancellorsville. #230. “I am one of the dull creatures that cannot see the good of secession.” * Robert E. Lee, 1861. #303. Jeff Davis rode a dapple gray, Lincoln rode a mule, Jeff Davis is a gentleman, And Lincoln is a fool. * A verse from a Confederate song making fun of President Abraham Lincoln. #456. “This place would be quite pleasant if it had been all burned up.” * A Union soldier from Connecticut named John Crosby voicing his opinion of swampy Donaldsonville, Louisiana. July 1863. 501 Civil War Quotes and Notes can be read from start to finish or by thumbing-through and skipping from quote to quote as you please. You’ll learn Civil War history from the words of those who lived the Civil War and made its history.

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I Am Uniquely Made and Exceptionally Awesome: Self-Esteem Workbook (Dara Wisdom and Empowerment Coaching Workbook) (Volume 1)

In the “I am Uniquely Made and Exceptionally AWESOME!” workbook, certified Life Coach, Nanny and Children’s Author, Reea Rodney, introduces fun and interactive concepts to provide children with tools to help develop positive self-esteem traits and practices. Each day, children are faced with mixed messages from society and the media informing them of who and what they should be. The result tend to lead children to wonder what is wrong with them. In this workbook, Rodney engages the heart, mind, and soul of each child, as she explores how they can effectively cultivate self-worth, values, effective communication skills, and more! This workbook is a must have for children and guardians alike as this book is littered with tips to aid parents to encourage their little ones in their quest for AWESOMENESS.

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Empath: Empath Healing Made Easy For Beginners (Handling Sociopaths and Narcisissists, Protect Yourself From Manipulation, Self-Aware Energy)

Are you an Empath who knows you have the ability to heal… or do you feel as though you aren’t using your natural abilities? Are you buried under limiting beliefs at work or home? Do you feel stagnant, stuck in a rut, and surrounded by emotional vampires?

Are you terrified of wasting your life without unlocking your natural healing ability?

If you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’ll never learn to heal yourself and the world around you.

Is this positive for you?

Empath: Empath Healing Made Easy For Beginners teaches you every step, including an action plan for finally learning to heal. This is a book of action and doesn’t just tell you to try harder. Life rewards those who take matters into their own hands, and this book is where to start.

Empath is full of real-life examples of healing tips for empaths just like you as well as proven techniques of that have worked for gifted people just like you. These methods are backed up by life-changing experiences, all which will arm you with a mindset primed for success with powerful and concrete empathic healing techniques.

Easy-to-implement small changes and practical takeaways for immediate action.

What happens if you ignore your abilities?

• Learn where your healing comes from?
• Why should you care about your gifts
• What restorative goals you ought to shoot for
• The consequences of ignoring vampires around you

How will you learn to be free from the pressure?

• Identify the source of your stress
• How other people help you
• Tricks for handling toxic people
• How to develop new habits

What happens when you don’t let life pass you by?

• Never wonder “what if” you could be free of your stress!
• Wake up every day with high energy and desire to heal yourself and others
• Inspire yourself and others to create the life they want.
• Feel comfortable with your identity.

Find out how to open up your gifts and take flight towards the empathic life of your dreams, period.

Create the life and peace you want.

Try Empath: Empath Healing Made Easy For Beginners today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top right of this page!

P.S. You’ll be able to notice a healthy difference within 24 hours.

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The Things That Happiness Is Made Of: Quotes and aphorisms about life, joy and growth

A selection of quotes and aphorisms on life, joy, growth and related topics from various sources past and present.

“The world needs positive energy. Put your happy energy into the universe.” -Amit Ray
“Be happy. Be happy for no reason at all. Believe it or not, you have the ability and free agency to make that choice.” – Richelle E. Goodrich

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Self Made: Becoming Empowered, Self-Reliant, and Rich in Every Way

For readers of #GIRLBOSS and viewers of Shark Tank—a global revolution in entrepreneurship is under way, inspiring women to blaze a trail of financial self-reliance and become self-made. Featuring a foreword by Suze Orman.
 
What does it mean to be self-made? It’s not just about having money, but financial empowerment is where it begins. It means getting out of survival mode, where you are one problem away from catastrophe. It means changing your mindset from instant gratification to goal orientation. It means being able to sleep at night without worry. It means being rich in every way: rich in money, rich in family, rich in love, rich in time—abundant!
 
For Nely Galán—entrepreneur, TV producer, and real estate mogul—helping women to become self-made is a movement and a mission. Galán pulls no punches. She is the straight-talking friend and mentor you’ve always wanted, and here she shares valuable, candid, no-nonsense lessons learned on her own path to becoming self-made (“There is no Prince Charming”; “Think like an immigrant”; “In your pain is your brand”; “Don’t buy shoes, buy buildings!”). You’ll read inspiring stories of women who started and grew businesses out of ingenuity, opportunity, and need. You’ll find exercises to help you identify your goals and your strengths. You’ll learn tips and tricks for saving money, making money, and finding “hidden money” that can help jump-start your self-made dreams.
 
When you become self-made, the change in you inspires change in those around you, because one of the greatest rewards of a self-made life is seeing how the sparks from your personal revolution can light a fire in others. So come, join the Self-Made movement. The revolution starts inside of you!
 
Praise for Self Made
 
“A much-needed and wise book that teaches women not to fear money but to see it as a means of reaching our dreams. Nely shows us how to become money courageous instead of finance fearful. I want to give this book to so many women (and men) I know. Thank you, Nely.”—Sandra Cisneros
 
“Nely Galán and I have traveled the country together helping women grow their businesses and live their dreams. I know firsthand that Nely is the ultimate self-made woman and your best girlfriend. Her generosity of spirit jumps off the page as she shares the secrets of her hard-won success and her contagious confidence.”—Nell Merlino, creator of Take Our Daughters to Work Day and founder of Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence
 
“Self Made teaches women to unleash their spark and hustle. Nely inspires readers to use what they have to get what they want on their path to becoming self-made.”—Tory Johnson, “Deals & Steals” contributor on ABC’s Good Morning America and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Shift
 
“You are not truly complete as a woman until you feel confident and empowered to make decisions about your money. Throughout my career, I have seen how a woman who takes ownership of her financial life is transformed and liberated, and how that in turn has a tremendous impact on her children. This is my belief and my personal experience, and it’s why Self Made resonates so strongly with me.”—Maria Elena Lagomasino, CEO of WE Family Offices and member of the board of directors of the Walt Disney Company, the Coca-Cola Company, and Avon Products, Inc.

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The Only Person You Are Destined To Become Motivational Quotes Ultra Thin Eco Wood Bookmark Made In The USA

The wood used to produce these bookmarks are free from chemicals, and upcycles the byproducts of logs from foresters who follow sustainable yield harvesting methods. The process to make these eco wood bookmarks ultra thin is more involved than merely carving or sawing. Slicing the wood thinly forms a thin layer of wood cut from a log. The primary difference with solid wood is that solid wood is sawn from a log which produces more waste than when cutting thinly. In other words, processing a log this way maximizes the added value that can be obtained from a log and produces less waste. All eco wood bookmarks are Made in the USA. The nature of the wood utilized in the creation of these items may produce minor variations in edging and sizing. Bookmarks may also have a slight color variation and their own unique grain pattern as they are created from 100% real wood. Product should be kept in dry environments as radical changes in humidity, wetness and moisture causes wood and wood products like paper to expand naturally and curl. Should this happen, simply bend it gently back in the opposite direction and put inside a book to flatten out. Like your book, store in dry and non-humid environments. We hope these bookmarks find their way nestled in your favorite pages!

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Swearing Coloring Book: What the Fck 25 Sweary Quotes to Colour for Stress Relief: Made for Profane Grownups Gifts

25 Profane Sayings and Quotes…

25 swear words and quotes you wish you could say out loud. Carefully illustrated with cute animals, intricate mandalas and delicate paisley for contrast- this book is not for the weak hearted! A book so beautiful you’ll want to frame every page, with sayings that include ‘What the Fuck’ and ‘Kiss My Sweaty Balls!’ Each coloring page is designed for fun, relaxation, and anti-stress therapy. Use the tools of your choice: markers, pencils, pens, crayons… The variety of pages ensure there is something for every skill level. Each coloring page is printed on a separate sheet to avoid bleed through. Use it yourself, or gift it to a friend for a moment of Zen!

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