She left home for a husband. But she fell in love with Africa… With a fiancé waiting in Africa, and a one-way ticket in hand, artist Livy Johnston boards a steamer ship at the port of London. A tantalising future awaits, and Livy is exuberant with a lust for life. So much so, that when she catches the eye of a fellow passenger, she embarks on a shipboard romance. Surely one last fling wouldn’t hurt… Arriving in Rhodesia, Livy quickly makes new friends, who waste no time exposing her to the nightlife of colonial society. But what of Jeremy, her fiancé? When the life he offers turns out to be nothing like what she envisaged, Livy embarks on a safari to the Zambezi River. Camping on the shores, she passionately paints the winding river. Lost in the beauty of Africa, she creates a nostalgic painting never meant to be sold. Confused and disillusioned, Livy begins to question where she really belongs. Harry Brigandshaw’s damning words have become a portent of things to come in Africa. Should she listen to them now? Or follow her heart’s desire… Lady Come Home is Peter Rimmer’s eighth novel in the Brigandshaw Chronicles, the historical fiction series where love is at the heart of everything. It’s the dawn of a new era for the Brigandshaws.

In 40 letters to a fictional "missing" white sister, I'll help you understand why authentic crossracial friendships have been nearly impossible - and I'll give you the tools to put them within your reach.

A beloved classic—written by a beloved Caldecott winner—is lovelier than ever! Barbara Cooney's story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation. The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who scattered lupine seeds everywhere she went. Miss Rumphius received the American Book Award in the year of publication. To celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of two-time Caldecott winner Barbara Cooney's best-loved book, the illustrations have been reoriginated, going back to the original art to ensure state-of-the-art reproduction of Cooney's exquisite artwork. The art for Miss Rumphius has a permanent home in the Bowdoin College Museum of Art.

"Dear white women: please do us all a favor and buy this book….Then READ IT." —Kate Schatz, New York Times bestselling author WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP? This is a question that many seemingly well intentioned White people ask people of color. Yet, it places the responsibility to educate on their peers, friends, colleagues, and even strangers, rather than themselves. If you’ve ever asked or been asked “What can I do to help combat racism?” then Dear White Women: Let’s Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism is the answer you’re looking for. From the creators of the award winning podcast Dear White Women, this book breaks down the psychology and barriers to meaningful race discussions for White people, contextualizing racism throughout American history in short, targeted chapters. Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham bring their insights to the page with: · Personal narratives · Historical context · Practical tips Dear White Women challenges readers to encounter the hard questions about race (and racism) in order to push the needle of change in a positive direction. PRAISE FOR DEAR WHITE WOMEN: "Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism is a book that needs to be read by all people." —Shanicia Boswell, Author and Founder of Black Moms Blog "This gentle but firm guide will appeal to readers interested in putting the concept of anti-racism into action." —Publishers Weekly "Smart, insightful....Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham provide a blueprint for thinking through the hard questions, recognizing that crossing identity lines requires intentional and continuous practice." —Ji Seon Song, Acting Professor of Law, University of California at Irvine "The invisibility of Native Americans from U.S. society must be a part of our racial reckoning, something Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham have taken care to address in this thoughtful look at race in America." —Crystal Echo Hawk (Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma), Founder and Executive Director of IllumiNative

The Andy and Annie story is about the passing of his first wife. They had been married for nearly 60 years. It goes from despair to a wonderful happiness with his second wife, depicting the fact that life goes on and it can again be happy . The Please Come Home Dad story is pure fiction but also shows that despair can turn into happiness and that it is never too late to make a correction in your life.