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After 9/11, when the nation was still in shock, a mother of three in rural Montana was devouring literature on Islamic culture, teaching herself Arabic, and preparing to infiltrate the central nervous system of global terror: online networks. Shannen Rossmiller's efforts succeeded beyond imagination. Posing as an Islamic militant under dozens of screen aliases, she joined forces with the FBI and started trolling jihadist chat rooms, striking up conversations at 3am with men as far away as Pakistan, and amassing evidence against an array of suspected terrorists both at home and abroad.In 2002, Shannen's family uncovered her double life after a chat room terrorist wiped out their computer, and reports rolled in that the Rossmillers were being targeted for reprisal. Undeterred, Shannen pressed on, bringing many would-be jihadists to justice, testifying in nationally publicized trials, and pioneering the digital entrapment tactics that are at the forefront of today's war on terror. This is the story of one woman's unexpected courage and how it changed the face of this global struggle.
Take some time to relax and unwind with a colour in Eden. 22 beautifully unique, and some whimsical hand drawn images ready to colour in. A book for all ages, full of delights from across the animal kingdom, diving from one corner of the globe to another, into the smallest nooks and vastest oceans, through jungles to garden ponds, a dip in the water for Artist Shannen Eden with hopefully many more colouring books to follow. This colouring book is wonderful in the fact that the pictures have not been printed back to back, so after colouring they can be taken out and framed or put up with out the worry of colours or the reverse image showing through, or having to choose between two images. Every single picture could be taken out and framed, hung up or gifted!
“When you say, ‘Black is Beautiful,’ what in fact you are saying . . . is: Man, you are okay as you are; begin to look upon yourself as a human being.” With such statements, Stephen Biko became the voice of Black Consciousness. And with Biko’s brutal death in the custody of the South African police, he became a martyr, an enduring symbol of the horrors of apartheid. Through the lens of visual culture, Biko’s Ghost reveals how the man and the ideology he promoted have profoundly influenced liberation politics and race discourse-in South Africa and around the globe-ever since. Tracing the linked histories of Black Consciousness and its most famous proponent, Biko’s Ghost explores the concepts of unity, ancestry, and action that lie at the heart of the ideology and the man. It challenges the dominant historical view of Black Consciousness as ineffectual or racially exclusive, suppressed on the one side by the apartheid regime and on the other by the African National Congress.Engaging theories of trauma and representation, and icon and ideology, Shannen L. Hill considers the martyred Biko as an embattled icon, his image portrayals assuming different shapes and political meanings in different hands. So, too, does she illuminate how Black Consciousness worked behind the scenes throughout the 1980s, a decade of heightened popular unrest and state censorship. She shows how-in streams of imagery that continue to multiply nearly forty years on-Biko’s visage and the ongoing life of Black Consciousness served as instruments through which artists could combat the abuses of apartheid and unsettle the “rainbow nation” that followed.
No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers.Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners.Offering 100 fun, practical ideas for teaching primary maths, this is the perfect resource for teachers looking for creative ways to vary their practice. The activities cover the entire maths National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, from number and place value to fractions, measurement, geometry and algebra. The ideas are rooted in a mastery approach and are designed to support both struggling and able learners, but they can easily be embedded into any teaching method and work brilliantly in all classrooms.Whether you’re looking to grow your confidence, find new inspiration or simply need one-off ideas, this is a must-have toolkit for you. From teaching proportion using playing cards to setting up a classroom shop to practise currency calculations, this book includes games, starters and open-ended investigations as well as tips for stretch and challenge. These ideas are designed to save teachers time, keep all children engaged and put the magic back into maths.
In Subversive Habits, Shannen Dee Williams provides the first full history of Black Catholic nuns in the United States, hailing them as the forgotten prophets of Catholicism and democracy. Drawing on oral histories and previously sealed Church records, Williams demonstrates how master narratives of women’s religious life and Catholic commitments to racial and gender justice fundamentally change when the lives and experiences of African American nuns are taken seriously. For Black Catholic women and girls, embracing the celibate religious state constituted a radical act of resistance to white supremacy and the sexual terrorism built into chattel slavery and segregation. Williams shows how Black sisters-such as Sister Mary Antona Ebo, who was the only Black member of the inaugural delegation of Catholic sisters to travel to Selma, Alabama, and join the Black voting rights marches of 1965-were pioneering religious leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, desegregation foot soldiers, Black Power activists, and womanist theologians. In the process, Williams calls attention to Catholic women’s religious life as a stronghold of white supremacy and racial segregation-and thus an important battleground in the long African American freedom struggle.
In Subversive Habits, Shannen Dee Williams provides the first full history of Black Catholic nuns in the United States, hailing them as the forgotten prophets of Catholicism and democracy. Drawing on oral histories and previously sealed Church records, Williams demonstrates how master narratives of women’s religious life and Catholic commitments to racial and gender justice fundamentally change when the lives and experiences of African American nuns are taken seriously. For Black Catholic women and girls, embracing the celibate religious state constituted a radical act of resistance to white supremacy and the sexual terrorism built into chattel slavery and segregation. Williams shows how Black sisters-such as Sister Mary Antona Ebo, who was the only Black member of the inaugural delegation of Catholic sisters to travel to Selma, Alabama, and join the Black voting rights marches of 1965-were pioneering religious leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, desegregation foot soldiers, Black Power activists, and womanist theologians. In the process, Williams calls attention to Catholic women’s religious life as a stronghold of white supremacy and racial segregation-and thus an important battleground in the long African American freedom struggle.
June Laurie has it all-a budding career on the hit crime drama Forensic Faculty, a supportive and perfect boyfriend in her best friend Joseph Cleveland, and hopes of transferring her acting skills to the stage at college. But in a series of plot twists as dramatic as any Hollywood storyline, June's dreams dim with a heavy dose of grown-up reality. Once she starts school at BYU, June's days become filled with classes and the new challenge of dealing with jealous theatre majors who seem determined to give her the cold shoulder. Her happy plans for a future with "the one" take a turn, too, when Joseph dumps her to focus on preparing for his two-year LDS mission. Casting directors and the siren call of stardom beckon her back to California, while an old co-star appears on the scene to confuse things even more. Caught up in the drama of life-the type that has more intrigue, subplots, and unexpected romance than a murder mystery game-June starts to wonder if maybe her life's script might end with a grand finale she never saw coming.
Between the Light and Dark
Shannen L. Colton
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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One would think a damsel in distress would be in less distress after she's rescued. But that all depends on who rescues her.Elysia, princess of the light elves, is only allowed outside after nightfall once a year, and for good reason; dark forces rule the night, and this year, a grim surprise awaits her after the Harvest Sunset.A foul host of goblins snatches Elysia from her escort and drags her away, blighting her with an ailment that will take her life within a week. When a mysterious elf comes to her rescue, promising an antidote, Elysia has no choice but to put her hope in him-even after he reveals that this antidote comes in the hands of creatures far worse than goblins, creatures the princess fears above all others: the dark elves.Swept up in her rescuer's schemes, Elysia is plunged into the heart of dark elven territory, where she learns a horrifying secret about her kingdom's adversaries.
The fa ade is fading, questions are growing, and time is running out. Brynn wanted to find answers about her world's carefree existence and her own insatiable curiosity, and upon learning the truth about her planet Halcyon, Brynn's task became simple: stop what she knew was coming. Behind the veneer of simplicity, though, nothing but complexity awaited. How could three people who were just learning to throw off the shackles of their unconscious limitations challenge an entire social order? More importantly, how could they survive the wrath of the deadly Angels who invaded Brynn's dreams and loomed over her every waking moment? An unexpected alliance with a small group of rebels from a place Brynn had never heard of only days before offered some hope-technology she hadn't known existed, a hard-working person's ability to endure, and a recklessness fueled by an icy determination she didn't fully understand. But secrets lurked among them too, and when a betrayal from someone close to Brynn puts everyone in danger, bonds are shaken and lines are drawn. In the battle against the Angels, the only victory is survival.
Who could say no to adorable animals with sweet personalities? Use basic stitches to crochet amigurumi softies that will delight young and old alike. Use your favorite yarns to create a collection of 6" to 12" tall amigurumi animals, including a lamb, giraffe, elephant, raccoon, turtle, turkey, and more. Perfect for amigurumi fans who like larger projects and anyone who loves to crochet toys These irresistible cuties make great gifts for adults and children You'll enjoy crocheting and sharing unique softies