Being the First Lady is an honor that also comes with immense responsibility. The First Lady of the United States has the opportunity to spearhead initiatives to help Americans in addition to her job of representing the country with dignity and grace. This book presents a close look at the role the president's spouse plays.

Black women in America have carved out a distinctive and instructive faith stance that is influential well beyond the historic black church. Diana L. Hayes, a leading commentator and forger of womanist thought, especially in the black Catholic setting, here offers strong brew for what ails the church, the Christian tradition, and the world.

When Emily asks her big sister what the word empathy means, Emily has no idea that knowing the answer will change how she looks at people. But does it really matter to others if Emily notices how they're feeling? Stand in My Shoes shows kids how easy it is to develop empathy toward those around them. Empathy is the ability to notice what other people feel. Empathy leads to the social skills and personal relationships which make our lives rich and beautiful, and it is something we can help our children learn. This book teaches young children the value of noticing how other people feel. We're hoping that many parents read it along with their children.

The attorney general serves on behalf of citizens, acting in the best interest of the people in a court of law. This book examines the duties and responsibilities of the government's most important legal counsel. The book includes context about the structure of the U.S. government, information about daily life for an attorney general, and reveals how the attorney general and the President work together.

Precious memories, how they linger, and they do linger in Da'nessa Baker's thoughts. Travel with us on a journey with a small-town Christian girl raised in the South on good old-fashion Southern values. It's a lovely cherished story about love, hurt, betrayal, and yes, adultery. Da'nessa discovers imperfections with the church on upper levels of authority that many within the church never experience. She is one of the few selected by life to encounter such experiences. Come peep inside this exclusive world through her journals. By venturing there, you might experience a few secret memories of your past. As with Da'nessa, learn from those experiences that the Lord uses to test your character, and always remember to come out a better person.

This volume explores more than two centuries of literature on the First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, providing the first historiographical overview of these important women in U.S. history. Underlines the growing scholarly appreciation of the First Ladies and the evolution of the position since the 18th century Explores the impact of these women not only on White House responsibilities, but on elections, presidential policies, social causes, and in shaping their husbands’ legacies Brings the First Ladies into crisp historiographical focus, assessing how these women and their contributions have been perceived both in popular literature and scholarly debate Provides concise biographical treatments for each First Lady