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Black resistance to white supremacy is often reduced to a simple binary, between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolence and Malcolm X's "by any means necessary." In We Refuse, historian Kellie Carter Jackson urges us to move past this false choice, offering an unflinching examination of the breadth of Black responses to white oppression, particularly those pioneered by Black women.

From its origins in the 1750s, the White-led American abolitionist movement adhered to principles of "moral suasion" and nonviolent resistance as both religious tenet and political strategy. Through tactical violence, argues Carter Jackson, Black abolitionist leaders accomplished what White nonviolent abolitionists could not: creating the conditions that necessitated the Civil War.

It’s been an extremely long time since the Buffalo Bills bullied the AFC East. Now, with Josh Allen riding high at quarterback, the Bills are ready to roll, at long last. Josh may ultimately meet his match in the electrifying Patrick Mahomes and his defending Super Bowl champs, the Kansas City Chiefs, but the current Bills seem set to supersede the stellar performances of Buffalo’s Jim Kelly, Andre Reed, Thurman Thomas, and Bruce Smith in the 1990s. Could Josh Allen finally overcome the Bills’ Super Bowl jinx, and bring the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the championship-starved city that ...

Very few people have burst onto the national football stage like Joe Burrow. Even fewer have done it after transferring schools and being cast as a player that never had a chance to be a starting quarterback, let alone a Heisman Trophy winner. Joe Burrow tells the story of a kid who worked his whole life to achieve his dream of playing big-time college football and making it to the NFL. Throughout the book, you will learn about the hardships and challenges he was forced to overcome to achieve this dream.

As the confetti streamed down from the ceiling Breanna Stewart took in the scene. It's every athlete's dream to be crowned the National Champion of their sport, but it's something entirely different to do it four years in a row. In Breanna Stewart, we take a look at the greatest female basketball player to ever play the game and chronicle her rise to dominance. She didn't get here the easy way, instead, it was countless hours in a gym working on her craft. Be inspired by this powerful story of strength and determination.

Those who reach the top of their profession, especially those who are in the entertainment industries or athletics, are often subjected to a ton of media interference that covers not only their professional life but their personal life as well. Because of this, some choose to remain very private, keeping part of their life separate from the public face that they put on, and they do whatever they can to make sure they have some sense of privacy in their lives. Despite this, there is often an intrusive and intense pressure that can sometimes bring to light some of the parts of these ...

Have you wished you could use your gaming abilities to launch a career and earn money? The innovative new streaming service Twitch is offering high-quality gamers the opportunity to turn their gaming and entertaining into a true business. With the rise of mega stars like Ninja, Summit1g, and Meclipse - who have a combined following of over five million people - the market reach and earning potential is clear.

With a string of punishing victories and an undefeated record, the UFC has been left reeling, wondering where this MMA superstar came from. Coming from the independent state of Dagestan, Khabib has spent his whole life training for his career in MMA. From brutal training sessions in the mountains with his father to wrestling training starting at eight-years-old, Khabib’s style has been the result of a life devoted to one thing, becoming the most dominant MMA fighter on the planet.

A child prodigy, Novak Djokovic quickly realized his dream of becoming the number one tennis player in the world. This book is an inspirational story of a boy who grew up in war-torn Serbia and survived the sport's most demanding rituals to become not only a global champion but also a devoted husband and father to his young family.

“Big Ben” Roethlisberger led his Pittsburgh Steelers to a Super Bowl win against the Seattle Seahawks in 2006 when he was a mere 23 years old—the youngest pro quarterback ever to do the deal. Only three years later, he aired it out and won the biggest Bowl again versus the Arizona Cardinals. The second time around was a lot tighter for Ben and tense Steeler fans as he waited until literally the last minute to find Santonio Holmes for the clinching score. But don’t think that Ben only plays football. He’s got his own line of barbeque sauce, “Big Ben’s BBQ”, and started a ...

Perfectly timed for a vacation getaway, this is beach listening at its best! This summer-themed anthology, headlined by New York Times best-selling author Lisa Jackson, features four unforgettable stories of sun-filled days and warm, intoxicating nights….

Max Verstappen is one of the youngest and most talented drivers in Formula One's recent history. This book is an insightful and comprehensive biography of the Dutchman, from his birth in a quiet Limburg village right up until today, when he's only just turned 19. All of Max's successes - among them two victories at the pinnacle of motorsport - are recounted in detail, along with those moments that didn't go so well.

Do you want to be your own boss and establish a business where your sweat equity lets you build a sustainable business? Whether you are looking to get out of your day job or are just looking for a side hustle to get some extra money, the Notary Lifestyle maybe for you. The Notary lifestyle is quickly becoming popular across the country as a way to supplement income and quit the 9 to 5 rat race. In From Beginner to Pro: How to Become a Notary Public, you will learn all of the essentials of how to start you new business. With checklists for every section, this book will guide you through the ...

Before Ronald Acuna Jr. was exploding baseballs and launching himself into stardom, he was a kid from Venezuela with a dream of playing major league baseball. When it all started, he didn't know if he would ever become the player he is today--a bona fide phenom who graces the cover of Sports Illustrated before he even turns 20 years old. Ronald Acuña Jr. is one of baseball's most exciting young talents, a bona fide superstar who burst onto the scene as a rookie in 2018, en route to becoming one of the game's brightest stars. In his first season as an Atlanta Brave, he set multiple rookie ...

This book tells the story of Fernando Tatis Jr. and how he became one of the top professional baseball players in the world at only 20 years old. In just a few short years, Fernando Tatis Jr. has gone from a teenager with a dream to one of the best young baseball talents in the major leagues. A behind-the-scenes look at Fernando Tatis Jr.’s amazing history and rise to superstardom, and an intimate portrait of the generational baseball talent coming from San Pedro de Macoris, which has produced more than seventy Major League players and more than a dozen Hall of Fame inductees.

Dalvin Cook is the inspiring story of an inner-city kid from Miami who rose to become one of college football’s most feared running backs and then made himself into a first-round draft pick. A look at the inspiring story of Dalvin Cook's path to the NFL, and an honest examination of the obstacles he overcame to reach his dreams: from his troubled youth to the struggles of college ball at Florida State University, on to his top ten draft selection by the Minnesota Vikings in 2017. This book tells Dalvin Cook’s story and the path he took to become one of the best Running Backs in the NFL.

Zach Wilson grew up in a small town dreaming of playing college football, but with no physical gifts or professional training, Zach had no shot at achieving his goal. This memoir tracks his journey over three years: from the JV to the varsity squad, from starting QB on a last-place team to playoff contender as a starter. This inspirational sports biography follows his path as he emerges as one of the nation’s Top Quarterbacks

Few people know what it’s like to have the immense pressure of high expectations. Even fewer of them know how to live up to those expectations. Trevor Lawrence has been living up to expectations his whole life. From his time as a Freshman starter in high school, all the way to trying to lead Clemson to a repeat National Championship, Trevor Lawrence understands what pressure is and how to respond to it. We take you on the path Trevor took to become the highest quarterback prospect in a generation and show you how he deals with this pressure.

In a side room of a gym at a college basketball showcase, there was a player seeming to play well beyond his level. As he scored at ease and passed to set his teammates up for easy buckets it became clear he was a cut above the rest of the players on the court. The only problem, there wasn’t anyone there watching. Luckily, one coach had wandered from the main gym to get something to eat and had found his way into the gym. What he saw would change his, and his teams, future. Ja Morant chronicles the rise of Ja Morant from his time on the AAU circuit to one of the brightest young stars in ...

Adversity has a way of bringing out the best or worst in people. No one knows about adversity quite like Jalen Hurts. Very few people know what it’s like to go from a true Freshman starting Quarterback on a National Title Contending team, to being benched in the Championship. It’s also fair to say that no one knows how to bounce from that adversity quite like Jalen Hurts. Not only did Jalen put the team first and keep working for his teammates, but when he decided to move on he was the most explosive player in the country and won the Heisman Trophy, college football’s biggest award. ...