Tulip for Tebeau

Pioneers and their schools have long had a mutually beneficial bond. This symbiosis was eloquently articulated by a Duke University resident, Broadbent, at the dedication ceremony for the Samuel DuBose Cook Center for Social Equity: “You have led a remarkable life and we are today annexing your name to the fame of this school. Some might say we are honoring you by naming the Center after you, but everyone knows the truth - we are honoring ourselves and this Center by appropriating your enduring legacy.”

Cook, a distinguished political scientist, made history in 1966 as the first Black professor to receive tenure at a predominantly White southern university in the United States. By affiliating themselves with his pioneering work, schools like Duke aim to share in the honor and social capital of civil rights icons. Yet as Broadbent suggests, the true beneficiaries of such naming opportunities are arguably the institutions themselves.

Uijongbu

Uijongbu unfolds in the wake of the Korean War, in a town left ravaged and rebuilding just beginning got recover. At the U.S. Army Base in Uijongbu, just south of the Demilitarized Zone, an unplanned economy emerges, intertwining the lives of American GIs and young Korean women. This delicate and complex connection fuels both romance and disaster, creating a tapestry of relationships that are as hopeful as they are heartbreaking.

Through a series of stories that vary from humorous to heartrending, the author captures the resilience, warmth, and humanity of the Korean people. The novel paints an intimate portrait of a time and place marked by love, loss, and cultural connection. Uijongbu is a haunting reminder of war’s lasting impact, and a poignant testament to the indomitable human spirit.

Water and Energy Knowledge for Citizen Education

Water issues have long challenged human civilization, but the 21st century has brought complex new dimensions to this age-old problem. In the wake of 9/11, cybersecurity concerns have come to dominate water infrastructure management and research. The intensifying climate crisis further strains water resources and systems. Most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare drinking water quality failings, disproportionately impacting marginalized communities.

As the water sector confronts this evolving landscape of challenges old and new, public access to objective scientific information is imperative. This book bridges that gap, providing citizens, students, educators, and other stakeholders with authoritative coverage of cutting-edge water science, technology, and innovation.

Readers will gain insight into pressing issues like infrastructure cybersecurity, climate change adaptation, contamination and pollution remediation, and equitable provision of clean, safe drinking water. The text outlines state-of-the-art technological and strategic solutions while unpacking complex themes in accessible language. It is essential reading for anyone seeking the facts and practical tools needed to meet the water sector’s unprecedented 21st century tests. From concerned citizens to aspiring scientists, this book empowers all readers with the knowledge to navigate these troubled waters.

Who is Richard Stands and Why Do Our Children Pledge Their Allegiance to Him?

I remember my first day of school first as a student and then as a teacher. I was even more nervous as a teacher. I knew the material. I understood what I was supposed to teach. But I felt unprepared. When I walked into that classroom, I had no idea how to get my kids to buy what I was selling. After two years of uncertainty and self-doubt, I decided to stop trying to be something I wasn’t. I started being me. No more referring to my class as students. They were now “my kids.” A wise, veteran teacher once told me, “Get your kids to love you and they will do whatever you ask.” That’s exactly what we did. We started building real connections with the kids and their parents. The kids bought in. A lot of the parents did too. This family environment created daily rewards for all of us. These daily rewards were the reason we all wanted to be there.

Open the book. Read the first chapter. Then maybe the chapter on daily rewards. Relate it to your own experiences. See how we created a ‘Triangle of Trust.’ See how we created a family each year for eighteen years. A classroom filled with kindness, compassion, and a lot of laughter and joy. A classroom where good learning flourishes. It works. It’s fun. It’s a real family. Your family. I hope you enjoy it. I still miss opening the door each morning and turning on the light.

Wildlife on a Warming Earth

This engaging narrative about the harm global warming inflicts on wildlife is meant for a broad audience, people concerned about the climate crisis but without the time to read lengthy books with lots of scientific jargon. Written in an easy-to-read style, the story will appeal to teenagers and adults of all ages and education levels.

The story begins by introducing the narrator, Greta, an intrepid Carolina chickadee. Greta succinctly explains how all of nature is connected and why humans need to learn to respect the natural world on which they depend. The reader will learn how extreme weather events and a warming planet are harming some of Greta’s friends and other wild creatures on earth and in the sky and sea.

Greta admonishes us humans for creating a mess that only we can fix. But she is an optimist and appeals to the majority of people, those who listen to the better angels of their nature, to lead us into the sunshine.

Readers should come away with a sense of urgency, an appreciation of the dire consequences of a rapidly warming planet, a realization that they can make a difference, and above all with hope for a better future.

Wordship: My Soul Emptied and Bare

Are you stressed out without even realizing it? So was I. Are you searching for help and coming up short? So was I. If you’re seeking something but aren’t sure what it is, then you’re not alone. This book isn’t a magic fix for all your problems, but it offers companionship for those feeling alone in their struggles. Haunted by past relationships and overwhelmed by life? Inside these pages, you’ll find a fresh perspective on life’s journey. Each path leads us in a unique direction, and it’s up to us to find the right one. Through my personal experiences, I offer insights and lessons learned along the way, which might just help you see your path clearer.

This book is a treasure trove of life tips, quotes, poetry, scriptures, and entries from my personal journals. I share my ups and downs and the daily practices that brought purpose to my life. Even when we feel alone, we are never truly solitary: this truth is affirmed by my experiences and the Word of God. Additionally, I’ve included valuable advice from other authors whose wisdom helped me through tough times, saving you time and money.

Inspired by Toni Morrison’s advice, I wrote the book I wanted to read, hoping it serves as a therapeutic guide for your peace of mind and mental stability. This book is real, true, funny (I hope), and thoughtful. Take it home, curl up, and enjoy some hilarious and heartfelt moments. Unsure what BJJ, BJL, or ROL mean? Great! That’s just another reason to read this book. So, hurry to the register and embark on your own journey of discovery and healing.

World War 2: The War That Changed Humanity

World War 2 was more than a conflict of nations and epic battles; it was a turning point that fundamentally altered the course of human interaction. This transformative period in history saw the rapid development of groundbreaking technologies like rocket science and jet engine propulsion, shifting the world from local community-focused lifestyles to a global, technology-driven society. It also marked a pivotal change in societal focus, moving from individual responsibility to a broader emphasis on human rights.

World War 2: The War that Changed Humanity delves into this seismic shift against the dramatic backdrop of some of the war’s most crucial battles, including Operation Market Garden and Operation Veritable. The book offers an insightful review of these foundational changes, exploring how the war not only reshaped the geopolitical landscape but also redefined humanity’s social and technological trajectory.

You're Hired and Certified

Are you thinking about a career in the Skilled Trades or maybe you have an Apprentice to mentor?

David Pocock knows first-hand with over 40 years’ experience working with apprentices, employers and advising people looking to work in the Skilled Trades.

The 7 Steps explained provide a fast and logical plan to take you from employment to certification and beyond. Dozens of helpful tips and reminders along with action exercises and fillable templates will keep you focused during your journey to become Trade Certified and earning a higher wage.

The potential for advancement in the trades to more senior positions is excellent. There is also a skill shortage in many trades that will ensure job sustainability for years to come.

This is your Apprenticeship 101 guide to success. An indispensable book for anyone starting out or affiliated with the skilled trades. Congratulations on a great career choice, good luck and enjoy the journey!

Praise for You’re Hired and Certified:

“You’re Hired and Certified is a perfect resource for those who are looking for a career in skilled trades. With follow up exercises included with every chapter, this book will guide you on how to stay organized and think critically when navigating your search for trade employment.”

– Craig Swanberg, Journeyman Carpenter & Workforce Manager, PCL Construction.

“For someone starting or retraining in the work force, this book is an excellent road map for apprenticeship from start to finish! I wish I had this book when I started my apprenticeship!”

– Chris Copeland, RSE, Certified Journeyman Bricklayer, a Business Agent, Local 1 Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers.

“This is a nugget of information for our society to clearly understand how to navigate into and through the trades. David has given us the blueprint to catapult youth, parents, teachers and professionals to a greater understanding of the importance of trades and how to achieve success where society needs it most.”

– Tom Loszchuk, Certified Journeyman Cabinetmaker, Apprenticeship Committee Representative, Employer and Life Coach.

“A great book, a must read for success! With Dave’s handbook as your guide, you’re in the driver seat. The road to success starts here.”

– David Lee, Certified Automotive Service Technician and Service. 

Your Little Healing Book

In a world where toxic self-talk is prevalent and healing is a personal goal to so many, Your Little Healing Book is a quick reference guide to taking the steps to heal your inner trauma. It’s a step-by-step guide to debunking negative thought-processes and letting go of the emotional baggage we carry.

This convenient and riveting self-help book will help guide you in navigating the emotional baggage train.

It is time to be the best version of yourself!

A Parents' Guide to Child Custody

Multidimensional Healing

Multidimensional Healing offers a holistic physical-psycho-spiritual model of healing. While the current global healthcare system biomedical allopathy is well-suited to support physical healing using objective methods such as drugs, it ceased to be well-suited to support subtle energetic psycho-spiritual healing when its subjective method of psychoanalytic regression was displaced by drugs. The author Carol Dignam discovered an ancient narrative describing both physical and psycho-spiritual healing in traditional myths. When Hero myths describe men using weapons to kill bad guys to heal the kingdom, they are describing how allopathic doctors use drugs to kill germs to heal the body. When Heroine myths describe weavers meditatively ravelling and unravelling disharmonious threads until the weaving is magical, they are describing how meditators unravel psychic trauma until the psyche is harmonious. When both myths describe magical beings supporting the journey, they are describing the psychic and spiritual parts supporting healing. In search of a meditation supporting holistic physical-psycho-spiritual healing, like the heroines of old, the author began weaving together the cross-cultural subjective healing methods of shamanic journeying, meditation, prayer, and regression until a universal somatic meditation shone through. Likewise, in search of an archetypal system that accurately described the psychic parts supporting psychic integration, the author wove together the cross-cultural archetypal systems until the second golden thread of a universal archetypal system shone through. Like the Greek myth of Ariadne whose golden thread led Theseus safely through the labyrinth of his psyche, the first golden thread was designed to lead the reader through their psychic labyrinth, while the second illuminates the psychic parts therein supporting healing.

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