Author: Patricia Penny
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664175520
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384

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The Stone Family Angels go from baptisms and birthdays to burials in this new novel about Stella Jackson and her band of angels. Reese has been taken and the angels must fight for him to be returned. Stella will lead her flock to Mexico for a battle royale. In doing so, she has been tasked with reviving Reese by entering his dreams and recovering his soul. Through all this turmoil, Stella must find a way to keep her marriage and family stable; especially her marriage.

Author: Della Reese
Publisher: Berkley
ISBN: 9780425165737
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 386

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Biography of actor and minister Della Reese, who appears on the popular television show "Touched By An Angel," discussing her childhood in the slums of Detroit, her singing career, her television talk show, and her Christian faith.

Author: Aaryn L. Green
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040098967
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 175

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This powerfully written and co-authored book creatively engages with the topics of Black and Latinx femininity, motherhood, sexuality, racial and ethnic identity, and political engagement through the life and artistic work of Hip Hop artist Cardi B. The authors highlight examples from Cardi's lived experiences and artistry using a trap feminist framework as a starting point for sociological conversations about Black women and the trap. The authors weave foundational histories of Black sociology, Black feminism, and institutional inequalities along the lines of race, class, and gender. Drawing from moments in Cardi B’s public life—her rap lyrics, her behavior at New York Fashion Week, questions about her racial and ethnic identity, the unveiling of her pregnancy, her engagement with politicians, and her responses to social media comments and critics—this book argues for the merits of addressing Black feminist theory from the bottom up—that is, to take seriously the knowledge production of Black women by attending to and creating space for hood chicks, ghetto girls, and ratchet women. By centering the lived experiences and social positions of the Black women Cardi represents, the authors expand Black feminist discourse and entrust Black women to define themselves for themselves. This book is an important contribution to scholarship for students, scholars, and readers interested in sociology, Hip Hop, pop culture, and women's studies.

Author: James Buckley
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1339011336
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196

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The ultimate book for young sports fans is back with the past year's top sports stories. Look back on another year in sports with Scholastic, featuring exciting and all-new coverage for 2023.Get up close and personal with the top athletes in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and more in this perfect book for sports fanatics and newbies alike.

Author: Robert Cvornyek
Publisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 166690905X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 311

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Sport often mirrored the racial climate of the time, but it also informed and encouraged equality on and off the field. In Boston, the Black athletic body historically represented a challenge to the city’s liberal image. Boston's Black Athletes: Identity, Performance, and Activism interprets Boston’s contested racial history through the diverse experiences of the city’s African American sports figures who directed their talent toward the struggle for social justice. Editors Robert Cvornyek and Douglas Stark and the contributors explore a variety of representative athletes, such as Kittie Knox, Louise Stokes, and Medina Dixon, that negotiated Boston’s racial boundaries at sequential moments during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries to demonstrate Boston’s long and troubled racial history. The contributors’ biographical sketches are grounded in stories that have remained memorable within Boston’s Black neighborhoods. In recounting the struggles and triumphs of these individuals, this book amplifies their stories and reminds readers that Boston’s Black sports fans found a historic consistency in their athletes to shape racial identity and cultural expression.

Author: Paul M Pedersen
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1035317184
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 1131

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This thoroughly updated second edition of the Encyclopedia of Sport Management is an authoritative reference work that provides detailed explanations of critical concepts within the field.

Author: Paul M. Pedersen
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1718221487
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 568

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Sport continues to experience unprecedented popularity, with growth driven by the evolving ways in which sport teams, athletes, and media communicate with their audiences and fan bases. In turn, the dynamic world of sport communication offers burgeoning career opportunities for students skilled in communication and passionate about sport. No other college text explains the nuances of the field more effectively than Strategic Sport Communication. Now in its fourth edition, the text blends theory and research with practical approaches and current examples to provide students with a comprehensive examination of all aspects of sport communication. The text boasts an unparalleled authorship team of international sport communication scholars, educators, and practitioners and aligns with the Common Professional Component topics outlined by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA). The updated edition features a two-part structure. The opening chapters present the history of the field, career opportunities available to aspiring sport communicators, and an examination of the intersection between sport communication and today’s sociological and cultural issues, such as gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, and nationalism. Part II is dedicated to the Strategic Sport Communication Model (SSCM), bridging theory and practice by detailing the three main components of sport communication: personal and organizational aspects of sport communication, mediated communication in sport, and sport communication services and support systems. Mass media and their shifting and converging roles in the sport communication space are explored, while special attention is given to digital sport media, including Internet usage in sport and the Model for Online Sport Communication (MOSC), espousing seven central aspects of sport websites. The text is rounded out by chapters focusing on integrated marketing communication, including advertising, sponsorships, athlete endorsements, and data analytics; public relations and crisis communications; and sport communication research. Additional updates and new features of the fourth edition include the following: The suite of instructor ancillaries and student resources is the most comprehensive of any sport communication text. These resources are delivered in HKPropel, with case studies and Issues in Sport Communication activities and questions assignable to students within this platform. The Digital, Mobile, and Social Media in Sport chapter has been updated to address the latest technological advancements, such as mobile devices, social media, influencers, streaming services and video, virtual reality, and augmented reality. New case studies, job listings, and sport communicator profiles are included in each chapter, providing examples of sport communication in action and highlighting key players in the industry and career opportunities for students. Strategic Sport Communication, Fourth Edition, presents a comprehensive examination of the evolving field of sport communication and prepares students for an exciting and fulfilling career in this burgeoning field. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately.

Author: The Athletic
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1637277547
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 198

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Follow the historic rise of basketball superstar Caitlin Clark Caitlin Clark has written her name all over the NCAA record books, captivated fans with her trademark long-range shots, and put women's basketball on the map in unprecedented ways. The best part? She's just getting started. With in-depth writing from The Athletic and dozens of vivid photos, Caitlin Clark: Raising the Game traces this incredible rise, from Clark's early days as a standout in Des Moines, to her dominance with the Iowa Hawkeyes that made her a household name, and the start of her professional career with the WNBA's Indiana Fever. Chapters will also spotlight her dynamic playing style and her impact on the world of women's sports.

Author: Trystan Reese
Publisher: The Experiment, LLC
ISBN: 1615197575
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 203

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As featured in People magazine: One LGBTQ family’s inspiring, heartfelt story of the many alternative paths that lead to a loving family, with lessons for every parent Trystan and Biff had been dating for just a year when the couple learned that Biff’s niece and nephew were about to be removed from their home by Child Protective Services. Immediately, Trystan and Biff took in one-year-old Hailey and three-year-old Lucas, becoming caregivers overnight to two tiny survivors of abuse and neglect. From this unexpected start, the young couple built a loving marriage and happy home—learning to parent on the job. They adopted Hailey and Lucas, tied the knot, and soon decided to try for a baby that Trystan, who is transgender, would carry. Trystan’s groundbreaking pregnancy attracted media fanfare, and the family welcomed baby Leo in 2017. In this inspiring memoir, Trystan shares his unique story alongside universal lessons that will help all parents through the trials of raising children. How We Do Family is a refreshing new take on family life for the LGBTQ community and beyond. Through every tough moment and touching memory, Trystan shows that more important than getting things right is doing them with love.

Author: The Editors of PEOPLE
Publisher: Time Inc. Books
ISBN: 1547841311
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 264

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Relive the best moments of a memorable year! These are the moments that touched us this year, all brought together in one Special Edition, The People Yearbook. All of the things that you love about People magazine + the special, heartbreaking, and triumphant moments that we all remember: From the year in Royals, the best Celebrity coverage, our entertainment obsessions, 2017 Passages, and of course, the 2017 Farewells.. Prince George went off to school this year, meanwhile, his Uncle, Prince Harry found an American Princess. No one could deny it was the year of the woman, from the defiant and celebratory WomanÍs March, the #metoo movement, and the ascendance of a new superhero _ Wonder Woman, which shattered box office records and made Israeli actress Gal Gadot a star. There were also the tragedies _ the wildfires that tore through northern California, the tragic Las Vegas shooting, and the hurricanes that decimated Houston and Puerto Rico. But for every tragedy, there was triumph, including the Houston AstroÍs historic win of the World Series, buoying a cityÍs spirits. There are also our best celebrity photographs from the year, including the best celebrity births _ the Instagram-famous twins from Beyonce, Hota KotbÍs bundle of joy, the Clooney twins, the engagements, and our class of 2017: The breakout stars and celebrities that made their mark this year. 2017 Farewell says goodbye to the greats we lost this year, including Mary Tyler Moore, Tom Petty, Roger Moore, and many others. Full of the photography and canÍt-miss moments that you expect, the People Yearbook celebrates the best of what we love about People.