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Introduction by Ntozake Shange. Featuring an extraordinary gathering of writers, performers and social luminaries such as Angela Davis, Tony Morrison, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Alice Walker, bell hooks and many others, this unforgettable anthology breaks new cultural ground with straight talk about black women and their hair. Newly in paperback, this is one of the most talked-about books of the year, throwing open the closet and investigating deep into the cultural meanings of black hair with voices as diverse as the children of the African Diaspora.

What could make a smart woman ignore doctor''s orders? What could get a hardworking employee fired from her job? What could get a black woman in hot water with her white boyfriend? In a word... HAIR. When does a few ounces feel like a few tons? When a doctor advises a black woman to start an exercise program and she wonders how she can do it without breaking a sweat. When an employer fires her for wearing a cultural hairstyle that''s "unprofessional," and she has to go to court to plead for her job. When she''s with her man, and the moment she''s supposed to let loose, she stops to secure her head scarf so he doesn''t disturb the ''do. TENDERHEADED? Yes, definitely. All black women are, in one way or another. The issue is not only about looking good, but about feeling adequate in a society where the beauty standards are unobtainable for most women. Tenderheaded boldly throws open the closet where black women''s skeletons have been threatening to burst down the door. In poems, essays, cartoons, photos, and excerpts from novels and plays, women and men speak to the meaning hair has for them, and for society. In an intimate letter, A''Leila Perry Bundles pays tribute to her great-grandmother, hair-care pioneer Madam C.J. Walker, who launched a generation of African-American businesswomen. Corporate consultant Cherilyn "Liv" Wright interviews men and women on the hilarious ways they handle "the hair issue" between the sheets. Art historian Henry John Drewal explores how hairstyles, in Yoruba culture, indicate spiritual destiny, and activist Angela Davis questions how her message of revolution got reduced to a hairstyle. Tenderheaded is as rich and diverse as the children of the African diaspora. With works by Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, bell hooks, Henry Louis Gates Jr., and other writers of passion, persuasion, and humor -- this is sure to be one of the most talked-about books of the year.

Who would ever guess that the beloved legend of Santa Claus involves a seldom-told tale of faith and friendship between two men -- one white and one black? Long ago, Santa Claus had an African partner named Pete and together they brought the spirit of Christmas to America''s first settlers. These two forever changed the way families celebrate the holiday. But through the years, Pete''s contribution was forgotten.Now Santa & Pete restores the legacy in delightful style and delivers an inspiring message of hope and harmony among people. The story starts with a bus driver who takes his grandson along on Saturdays as he travels a historical route in New York City. What unfolds is a series of wonderful adventures that culminate on Christmas Eve, when the bus gets stuck in a snowstorm. That''s when the grandfather''s running genealogy lesson, based on author Christopher Moore''s own family history, arrives at its final destination: the story of Santa and Pete.A truly magical tale, Santa & Pete will take you and your family back to the heart of Christmas.

Three generations of Emmerline's family have been living out their love for God by rescuing children who have been orphaned, abandoned or made destitute by their country's upheaval. Theirs is not merely a story of evading the enemy and surviving, but also one of seeking out the vulnerable and teaching them how to thrive. Daring to trust God against all the odds, this is the powerful story of one family's sacrifice to provide a home for orphans so that the children of Myanmar could hope for a better future. Royalties from the sale of this book will go to Vision Beyond Borders and the Daw Gyi Daw Nge Orphanage. Content Benefits: This powerful story of one family's sacrifice over many years to protect and show the love of Christ to many lost children in Myanmar will inspire you to do the good in front of you and see that actions of love can change lives for the better. Tells the incredible story of three generations of Karen Christians living out their love for God.Will inspire you to see what happens when one family chose to use the weapon of love to combat evil.Understand what it was like being a Christian in a predominantly Buddhist Myanmar at a time of ethnic cleansing and military dictatorship.Be inspired by these courageous Christians living for God in extreme circumstances.Opens a window onto the lives of persecuted Christians.Shows the effective legacy faithful missionaries have had over the years.Will encourage you to take action where you are and do the good in front of you.A perfect gift for any occasion to encourage friends, family or loved ones.Royalties from the sale of this book will go to Vision Beyond Borders and the Daw Gyi Daw Nge Orphanage.Photos - An 8 page insert features many of the people whose stories are told.Binding - PaperbackPages - 152Publisher - Authentic Media

Plants are a major part of most gardens and fulfil many roles within them, providing colour, shade, scent, form, texture and much more. Choosing the right plants can be a challenge but this book provides a step-by-step guide for successful long-term planting, using design techniques and good horticultural practice.