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Bridging women's history, the history of the South, and African-American history, this audiobook makes a bold argument about the role of white women in American slavery. Historian Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers draws on a variety of sources to show that slave-owning women were sophisticated economic actors who directly engaged in and benefited from the South's slave market.  

To Label, or Not to Label, That Is the Question! offers a thoughtful and compassionate exploration of sexual identity through the story of Ethan, a young man navigating the complex world of labels and attraction. As Ethan journeys from one metaphorical island to another, he encounters people who embody different sexual identities—heterosexual, gay, bisexual, asexual, and more. Each encounter challenges Ethan to reflect on his own feelings and the ways labels can both illuminate and complicate our understanding of ourselves. More than a story, this book is an invitation into self-discovery.

In The 4 Day Week, entrepreneur and business innovator Andrew Barnes makes the case for the four-day week as the answer to many of the ills of the 21st-century global economy. Barnes conducted an experiment in his own business, the New Zealand trust company Perpetual Guardian, and asked his staff to design a four-day week that would permit them to meet their existing productivity requirements on the same salary but with a 20 percent cut in work hours. The outcomes of this trial, which no business leader had previously attempted on these terms, were stunning. 

The Horror Writer covers how to connect with your market and carve out a sustainable niche in the independent horror genre, how to tackle the writer's ever-lurking nemesis of productivity, writing good horror stories with powerful, effective scenes, realistic, flowing dialogue and relatable characters without resorting to clichéd jump scares and well-worn gimmicks. Also covered is the delicate subject of handling rejection with good grace, and how to use those inevitable "not quite the right fit for us at this time" letters as an opportunity to hone your craft.

Never more than now has it been clearer: We are a world longing for initiation. From fires to floods, droughts to disease, trauma to addiction, to violence in our schools, from backyard barbecues with family feuds, to the ongoing wars of the world, our uninitiated longing is everywhere.

Welcome to the Giving Your Best Life Podcast with host Stephanie L. Jones aka Giving Gal — where faith meets purpose in your everyday life.Born from honest conversations with college women and rooted in the 4G Method (Good Morning, Giving, Gratitude, and Go on Mission (or One Good Goal)), this podcast is your weekly dose of encouragement to stop striving for the world’s definition of success and carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders and start pursuing a life anchored in Jesus. Through stories, Biblical truth, and practical steps, you’ll be inspired to grow in faith, find ...

It's the 22nd century. Humanity has taken its first steps into the galaxy, and we've found ourselves in a vast playground of alien races, environments, and cultures. As the newest players on the universal stage, though, our position is readily apparent - we're at the bottom of the food chain.

Im August 1992 wurde die Leiche von Chris McCandless im Eis von Alaska gefunden. Wer war dieser junge Mann, und was hatte ihn in die gottverlassene Wildnis getrieben? Jon Krakauer hat sein Leben erforscht, seine Reise in den Tod rekonstruiert und ein traurig-schönes Buch geschrieben über die Sehnsucht, die diesen Mann veranlasste, sämtliche Besitztümer und Errungenschaften der Zivilisation hinter sich zu lassen, um tief in die wilde und einsame Schönheit der Natur einzutauchen. Verfilmt wurde der Stoff von Sean Penn mit Emile Hirsch.

Running to Catch Up: Winning in Spite of Myself is a captivating memoir by Stephanie “Steph” Jones. In her debut work, Jones takes listeners on a personal journey as she confronts the obstacles she faced in overcoming her fears in the workplace and in her personal life. As a successful executive, wife of over 30 years, and proud mother of two remarkable young men, Jones seemed to have it all. However, the transition to an empty nest triggered a temporary depression and exacerbated her fears even further.