New Releases by Kevin Lewis

The first book to expose how the Catholic Church systematically covers up scandal by moving abusers across borders. Clerical sexual abuse is as global as the Roman Catholic Church, with bishops moving credibly accused priests not simply between parishes but also across international borders. Unforgivable follows the movement of one such perpetrator from the Great Plains of central Minnesota to the Indigenous highlands of Guatemala, where this priest had access to children and even raised one as his own. Although Father David Roney is at the center of this particular story, author Kevin Lewis O''Neill offers ample evidence that offshoring priests is a common practice. These maneuvers and the callous indifference of the Church—even once caught red-handed—reveal the limits of justice. They also lay bare the disturbing fact that the scale of clerical sexual abuse is far bigger than anyone has yet considered. Rigorously researched and viscerally important, this book raises urgent questions about holding the Catholic Church accountable.

In a world where love and danger collide, she finds herself torn between the comfort of family and the thrilling allure of the mysterious man who claims her heart. As unexpected proposals spark laughter and teasing banter, dark secrets and powerful alliances weave a web of intrigue around them. Will their bond withstand the pressures of a life filled with both passion and peril? Join her on a journey of love, loyalty, and unexpected twists, where every choice could lead to a heart-stopping adventure. Experience the ultimate tale of romance in a world ruled by shadows and desires.

Discover the Magic of Growing Together in "Rooted in Love: The Couple''s Guide to Gardening Together" Welcome to a journey that intertwines the essence of love with the nurturing of a garden. "Rooted in Love: The Couple''s Guide to Gardening Together" invites you and your loved one to explore the unique parallels between tending to your relationship and cultivating a garden side by side. This guide is more than just about gardening; it''s about planting seeds of connection, understanding, and enduring love. Delve into the roots of your connection by uncovering the rich history and psychology behind shared hobbies, especially gardening. Understand how these activities can fortify your bond, setting a solid foundation for your shared journey. The book''s initial chapters serve as the fertile ground from which your relationship can flourish. As you progress, you will discover how to prepare the soil of your relationship, selecting the right seeds that align with your coupled goals. The metaphorical representation of annuals, perennials, and biennials in relation to love will give you a fresh perspective on your partnership''s growth potential. With practical advice on planning your garden layout, sharing responsibilities, and overcoming challenges, this guide ensures that both your garden and love life bloom. Experience the seasons of gardening and love, learning to cherish new beginnings, nurture growth, reap the rewards, and find rest and reflection in quieter times. Each season brings with it lessons on perseverance, patience, and the importance of celebration, enriching your relationship as you journey through life together. "Rooted in Love" also equips you with the tools of the trade, from essential gardening tools for couples to DIY projects that encourage togetherness. Further, explore organic gardening principles, garden design, and creating sanctuaries for wildlife, extending the analogy to fostering a sustainable, eco-friendly relationship. By the book''s close, you and your partner will not only have a thriving garden but a fortified, evergreen relationship. "Rooted in Love" guides you in cultivating a shared space of growth, harmony, and endless possibility. Embark on this transformative journey together, and let your love and garden flourish side by side.

Cree Pedagogy: Dance Your Style examines the intrinsic value of First Nations perspectives, languages, and knowledges. Organized into three parts, this title focuses on the First Nations pedagogy on its own terms, a pedagogy rooted in land, language, culture, community, and Elder knowledge. This text opens with foundational principles such as exploring the history, theory, analysis, and implementation of First Nations pedagogy, and the introduction to core concepts of language at the heart methodology and practice, teaching as a gift, and the passing of knowledge. Part two focuses on askiy kiskinohmakewina: Earth Teachings; reflecting on how the land teaches us, what we learn from connecting to the land, and the philosophy of land-based education. Part three features wāsēyāw, which means the elements of nature shine a light on the path forward. It reflects on the knowledge of Elders and knowledge keepers, presents insights from Elders on Culture Camps, and maskikiw māhtāhitowin, medicine thinking. With contributions from leading Indigenous Studies scholars, Elders, and community leaders in Canada, Cree Pedagogy: Dance Your Style is a powerful and essential text for college and university students in Indigenous Studies and Education courses that promotes thoughtful interactions with the text through practical exercises and thought-provoking discussion questions.

It''s Brown Sugar Baby''s first Valentine''s Day! In this multigenerational story, Brown Sugar Baby is in the kitchen baking sweet Valentine treats with Grandpa and Mom. Award-winning author Kevin Lewis delivers another lyrical and relatable celebration of unconditional love. This African American family is full of warmth and celebration, reminding us we have lots of love to share. Perfect keepsake board book for baby''s first Valentine''s Day -- and perfect addition to your growing collection of Brown Sugar Baby books. Relatable, lyrical story for parents and their little girls and boys to read together time and time again. Beautiful illustrations, featuring an African American family, will keep kids engaged throughout the story. Sturdy board book pages are easy to grasp, great for children practicing fine motor skills. Poetic rhythm and rhymes encourage language patterns and development amongst toddlers. Glitter cover provides tactile learning for kids of young ages. The more senses you use as you read together, the better children can concentrate on their learning experience.

It is Brown Sugar Baby''s first Christmas! When the three Aunties swirl in, full of love and sweetness, Baby is the center of family joy and new traditions. Award-winning Kevin Lewis does it again, writing another lyrical and relatable celebration of unconditional love. This African American family is full of warmth and celebration, and reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas. Perfect keepsake gift for baby''s first Christmas. Grandparents will make memories with their grandchildren, too! Relatable, lyrical story for parents and their little girls and boys to read together on Christmas. Beautiful illustrations, featuring an African American family, will keep kids engaged throughout the story. Sturdy board book pages are easy to grasp, great for children practicing fine motor skills. Poetic rhythm and rhymes encourage language patterns and development amongst toddlers. Glitter cover and every page throughout provide tactile learning for kids of young ages as they touch the bumpy pages. The more senses you use as you read together, the better children can concentrate on their learning experience.

A mustard seed. God asks us to have faith the size of an itty, bitty, tiny mustard seed. Now that shouldn''t be so hard, should it? And yet, so many times we experience difficult, even traumatic events in our lives that make us ask questions like, "If God loves us and wants the very best for us, why does He allow such horrible things to happen?"For Kevin, it was a mass shooting in his town of Buffalo, Minnesota that brought him to ask this important question. And each time he prayed, he heard the words, "Can you trust me this much? Those words kept replaying in his mind over and over again. Kevin eventually wrote those six words down on strips of paper and Scotch-taped a mustard seed to each one. He proceeded to place the strips in random places. They were in his house, his business, on his computer, and even in his car.What Kevin discovered was how the traumatic events we all face in life can either destroy us or bring us to a place where we realize our pain has a purpose. And when we finally get real and have the crazy courage to face the big hurts - those life-changing events - we can answer with certainty, "Yes?yes, I can trust you this much!"

"Brown sugar baby, dark eyes spark bright with glee...Pie of my eye, stay right here with me." This lyrical first book in the Brown Sugar Baby series is a celebration of the powerful love and protective, comforting instincts of a mother for her child. Its soothing rhythm and tender rhymes are highlighted by whimsical and charming illustrations that are perfect for story time. Relatable, lyrical story for parents and their little girls and boys to read together time and time again Beautiful illustrations, featuring African American family, will keep kids engaged throughout the story Sturdy board book pages are easy to grasp, great for children practicing fine motor skills Poetic rhythm and rhymes encourage language patterns and development amongst toddlers Perfect for baby showers, birthday gifts, Mother''s Day, and more! At Cottage Door Press, we believe in creating stories that reflect the boundless possibilities of all children. We hope to create books that inspire little ones to connect, encourage them to dream, give them cause to celebrate, and allow them to see themselves beautiful reflected in the stories they read.

Beginning readers use many different strategies to become more fluent readers. One of the most important methods is learning to read and recognize sight words. These are basic words that are memorized rather than sounded out. You can work with your child at home to develop sight word recognition. I can tell you after teaching for 15 years, working hard to learn these words by sight (memorizing) pays off. It can speed up how quickly your child learns to read. They are important to learn so your child doesn''t get discouraged when they have to stop and sound out every. single. word. Kids start kindergarten knowing their letter sounds. Some kids are even able to read a handful of basic words.

Through a series of rich photographs, Art of Captivity / Arte del Cautiverio tells a compelling story about the war on drugs in Central America. Entirely bilingual in both English and Spanish, the book focuses on the country of Guatemala, now the principle point of transit for the cocaine that is produced in the Andes and bound for the United States and Canada. Alongside a spike in the use of crack cocaine, Guatemala City has witnessed the proliferation of Pentecostal drug rehabilitation centers. The centers are sites of abuse and torment, but also lifesaving institutions in a country that does not provide any other viable social service to those struggling with drug dependency. Art of Captivity / Arte del Cautiverio explores these centers as architectural forms, while also showcasing the cultural production that takes place inside them, including drawings and letters created by those held captive. This stunning work of visual ethnography humanizes those held inside these centers, breaks down stereotypes about drug use, and sets the conditions for a hemispheric conversation about prohibitionist practices – by revealing intimate portraits of a population held hostage by a war on drugs.

Do you want a slim body you have always dreamed of? Do you want to save time in cooking healthy daily meals? If yes, then you should not miss this cookbook. The recipes in this cookbook are pretty easy, so you can quickly understand and follow even you have never entered into kitchen before. With this cookbook, you will cook better, tastier and faster meals for yourself and your family. So why not get a copy of it and prepare your daily meals?

Planets come in many different sizes, and with many different compositions, orbiting our Sun and countless other stars. Understanding their properties and interactions requires an understanding of a diverse set of sub-fields, including orbital and atmospheric dynamics, geology, geophysics, and chemistry. This textbook provides a physics-based tour of introductory planetary science concepts for undergraduate students majoring in astronomy, planetary science, or related fields. It shows how principles and equations learned in introductory physics classes can be applied to study many aspects of planets, including dynamics, surfaces, interiors, and atmospheres. It also includes chapters on the discovery and characterization of extrasolar planets, and the physics of planet formation. Key Features Covers a wide range of planetary science topics at an introductory level Coherently links the fields of solar system science, exoplanetary science, and planet formation Each chapter includes homework questions Includes python templates for reproducing and customizing the figures in the book

This bilingual photography book investigates the complexities of today''s war on drugs by examining the art and architecture of Guatemala City''s Pentecostal drug rehabilitation centers.

KJ visits a wild life preserve. He gets to learn about animals he knew nothing about, while having fun doing so.Children who love animals, insects and all of the above would love to be on this trip with KJ.

“A necessary addition to the literature on Latin America’s Pentecostals, whose number exceeds 100 million . . . a highly readable text.” —Times Higher Education “It’s not a process,” one pastor insisted, “rehabilitation is a miracle.” In the face of addiction and few state resources, Pentecostal pastors in Guatemala City are fighting what they understand to be a major crisis. Yet the treatment centers they operate produce this miracle of rehabilitation through extraordinary means: captivity. These men of faith snatch drug users off the streets, often at the request of family members, and then lock them up inside their centers for months, sometimes years. Hunted is based on more than ten years of fieldwork among these centers and the drug users that populate them. Over time, as Kevin Lewis O’Neill engaged both those in treatment and those who surveilled them, he grew increasingly concerned that he, too, had become a hunter, albeit one snatching up information. This thoughtful, intense book will reframe the arc of redemption we so often associate with drug rehabilitation, painting instead a seemingly endless cycle of hunt, capture, and release. “O’Neill uses his dramatic story of the manhunt to rethink Foucauldian pastoral power . . . [an] utterly brilliant book.” —PoLAR: Political and Legal Anthropology Review “The theme of Kevin Lewis O’Neill’s fascinating book, Hunted—i.e., drug addicts kidnapped and held in involuntary confinement in treatment centers run by Guatemalan Pentecostals—may strike readers as so outré or outrageous as to provoke a reaction . . . Hunted consists in brilliant participant-observer reportage.” —Pneuma

Managing a dental practice has become increasingly complex in recent years, after changes within both the National Health Service and the private sector. Modern dental practice requires that dentists meet demanding business and management challenges as well as employing their clinical expertise. However, most dentists receive little or no formal training in practice management. In this book established management principles are applied specifically to dentistry. It shows how to best serve the interests of patients by effective management of staff, finances, premises and resources. It assumes no prior knowledge, is concise and offers clear, practical advice. It is the definitive guide for dentists, vocational trainees, dental students, practice managers and administrators, and a useful reference for those undertaking the DGDP and MGDS examinations.

The county of Tripoli in what is now North Lebanon is arguably the most neglected of the so-called ‘crusader states’ established in the Middle East at the beginning of the twelfth century. The present work is the first monograph on the county to be published in English, and the first in any western language since 1945. What little has been written on the subject previously has focused upon the European ancestry of the counts of Tripoli: a specifically Southern French heritage inherited from the famous crusader Raymond IV of Saint-Gilles. Kevin Lewis argues that past historians have at once exaggerated the political importance of the counts’ French descent and ignored the more compelling signs of its cultural impact, highlighting poetry composed by troubadours in Occitan at Tripoli’s court. For Lewis, however, even this belies a deeper understanding of the processes that shaped the county. What emerges is an intriguing portrait of the county in which its rulers struggled to exert their power over Lebanon in the face of this region’s insurmountable geographical forces and its sometimes bewildering, always beguiling diversity of religions, languages and cultures. The counts of Tripoli and contemporary Muslim onlookers certainly viewed the dynasty as sons of Saint-Gilles, but the county’s administration relied upon Arabic, its stability upon the mixed loyalties of its local inhabitants, and its very existence upon the rugged mountains that cradled it. This book challenges prevailing knowledge of this little-known crusader state and by extension the medieval Middle East as a whole. .

School Bullying: A Personal Journey is an autobiography written in novel format about the author''s tormented life growing up with Autism and the terrifying battles he faced falling victim to school bullying and harassment.

From 2003 through 2014, Kevin''s wife Rebecca became and served as the caregiver for her mother as she began to suffer from dementia. This condition was subsequently diagnosed as Alzheimer''s. Two years after her passing, Kevin decided to put into writing the experiences and lessons that marked their journey through those years. It provides a simple chronological walk through this time, providing personal insights and advice in a conversational manner should anyone else find themselves serving in such a role. It also gives the view of a spouse who realized in retrospect what he was blind to and what he would have done differently.

Throughout my journey in life iv''e come to realize that Jesus christ is the greatest gift.He hss become the only reason I continue on my journey in this life the pleasures of the world feels good,but they are temporary and great pain lye''s within them. I would rather walk the rugged road which leads to everlasting life,even though its hard but in our pains there we learn the greates lessons.When I think of a place where there will be no more hurt,pain sickness crying etc,just peace and love it helps me in the dark times to go on.So in this book of poems I express feeling of tiredness and destruction and love and how when I turned to God even though I still continue to fall I always comeback to him because he renews me and makes my hope and strength brand new

Minecraft BOOK #1: Minecraft: 30 Amazing Tricks Every Minecraft Player Should KnowNew to Minecraft? If so, you''re going to have a lot of fun. It''s one of the hottest and best games available for multiple gaming avenues. There''s so much you can do that it can be almost overwhelming! That''s where this ebook comes in. You will learn the basics of Minecraft including: How to start your own farm How to build a few different types of buildings How to build a nether portal How to tame certain creatures How to make weapons and food How to mine the necessities that you need How to travel in Minecraft without getting lost And much more! These 30 tricks will help you learn how to play and enjoy your time playing Minecraft. We also tell you how spawn a few creatures that you might end up needing! If you''re ready to learn how to play Minecraft or if you''re just curious what the fuss is all about, pick up this ebook. You''ll learn how to become the best Steve that you can be! Experienced Minecrafters will also love this ebook. This ebook is the perfect gift for your friends and family who are new to the game. It can walk new players through basics and save you from answering questions when you''d rather be playing! BOOK #2: Minecraft: Discover the Best Strategies to Become Master of the Game!Minecraft is an excellent game that has the popularity to match the fun that it has. It is a game that presents you with countless challenges that help you to perfect your skills and be a master of the game. The book contains: How to create the best Minecraft game that you can enjoy playing either by yourself or with other players, Strategies that you can use to shape you world to make it presentable and in line with your preferences, Best ways that you can play Minecraft and ensure that you topple other players in the game, Internet sites where you can compete with online players to perfect your skills and become a master, Available skins and the best types that you can use to create your Minecraft, Programs available to give you the best experience while creating your Minecraft, Strategies to ensure that you survive in case of a confrontation with other players in the game, How to best play Minecraft in different arenas, and ways to become a winner, Different kinds of servers available to you to make the experience of playing Minecraft to be thrilling, fun and enjoyable. Getting Your BonusFind "BONUS: Your FREE Gift" chapter right after the introduction or after the conclusion.

Olaf is a snowman who wants to play games with others and give lots of hugs.

Read along with Olaf! Olaf is a snowman, and he love, love, loves warm hugs! Olaf also loves to play. Do you want to play Leap Troll? How about Ring-around-the-reindeer? In this charmingly illustrated picture book, count to ten and play hide-and-seek with Olaf, too! Featuring narration by Josh Gad, follow along with word-for-word narration as Olaf does what he does best: give hugs!

"I’m not perfect," Mateo confessed. "Nobody is. But I try." Secure the Soul shuttles between the life of Mateo, a born-again ex-gang member in Guatemala and the gang prevention programs that work so hard to keep him alive. Along the way, this poignantly written ethnography uncovers the Christian underpinnings of Central American security. In the streets of Guatemala City—amid angry lynch mobs, overcrowded prisons, and paramilitary death squads—millions of dollars empower church missions, faith-based programs, and seemingly secular security projects to prevent gang violence through the practice of Christian piety. With Guatemala increasingly defined by both God and gangs, Secure the Soul details an emerging strategy of geopolitical significance: regional security by way of good Christian living.

Olaf is a snowman who wants to play games with others and give lots of hugs.

Come along for the ride as a busy toy locomotive makes its rounds through a bustling playroom. Sun''s up! Morning''s here. Up and at ''em, engineer! What works from dawn till dusk without a break until it delivers all its freight? A very busy steam engine! Featuring rhyming couplets and bright, bold illustrations, this story is sure to be a hit with young train lovers.

My Truck Is Stuck. Rotten luck. Can''t go! My truck is stuck. Tug and tow. Two engines roar. But the truck won''t go. Not one inch more. Does anyone know how to make my stuck truck go? In this lyrical read-aloud, young drivers are introduced to the ins and outs of hauling, beeping, and repairing -- get ready for a fun ride!