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Analyzing the tremendous changes in the history of America’s racial dynamics, Randall Kennedy challenges us to examine how prejudices and biases still fuel fears and inform our sexual, marital, and family choices. He takes us from the injustices of the slave era up to present-day battles over race matching adoption policies, which seek to pair children with adults of the same race.

Renowned for his cool reason vis-à-vis the pitfalls and clichés of racial discourse, Randall Kennedy - Harvard professor of law and author - gives us a keen and shrewd analysis of the complex relationship between the first Black president and his African American constituency.

In the wake of his controversial national best-seller, Nigger: The Strange Career of a Troublesome Word, Randall Kennedy grapples brilliantly and judiciously with another stigma of our racial discourse: "selling out", or racial betrayal, which is a subject of much anxiety and acrimony in Black America. He atomizes the vicissitudes of the term and shows how its usage bedevils Blacks and Whites, while elucidating the effects it has on individuals and on our society as a whole.

In this groundbreaking, powerfully reasoned, lucid work that is certain to provoke controversy, Harvard law professor Randall Kennedy takes on a highly complex issue in a way that no one has before. Kennedy uncovers the long-standing failure of the justice system to protect Blacks from criminals, probing allegations that Blacks are victimized on a widespread basis by racially discriminatory prosecutions and punishments, but he also engages the debate over the wisdom and legality of using racial criteria in jury selection.

Nigger: it is arguably the most consequential social insult in American history, though, at the same time, a word that reminds us of “the ironies and dilemmas, tragedies and glories of the American experience.” In this tour de force, distinguished Harvard Law School professor Randall Kennedy - author of the highly acclaimed Race, Crime, and the Law - “put[s] a tracer on nigger”, to identify how it has been used and by whom, while analyzing the controversies to which it has given rise.

What precisely is affirmative action, and why is it fiercely championed by some and just as fiercely denounced by others? Does it signify a boon or a stigma? Or is it simply reverse discrimination? What are its benefits and costs to American society? What are the exact indicia determining who should or should not be accorded affirmative action? When should affirmative action end, if it must? Randall Kennedy gives us a concise and deeply personal overview of the policy, refusing to shy away from the myriad complexities of an issue that continues to bedevil American race relations.

A collection of provocative essays exploring the key social justice issues of our time - from George Floyd to antiracism to inequality and the Supreme Court. Kennedy is "among the most incisive American commentators on race" (The New York Times).

In 1776, upon the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Founding Fathers concluded America’s most consequential document with a curious note, pledging “our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor”. Lives and honor did indeed hang in the balance, yet just what were their fortunes? How much did the Founders stand to gain or lose through independence? In this landmark account, historian Willard Sterne Randall investigates the private financial affairs of the Founders, illuminating like never before how and why the Revolution came about.

Why do some sales teams produce, while others struggle ? Why do some organizations scale while others never quite take off at all? You will find the answers to these questions and many more in this book. Highest performers in the “sales industry” never focus on “selling”. The best in this industry focus on being the best at helping others gain clarity on the change they seek, why that change is necessary, and how they can help them get there.

How do you protect your hard-earned dollars while still being able to generate significant returns? This audiobook describes 50 of the most effective, time-tested rules you should consider integrating into your arsenal of stock investing strategies. Following just a handful of these rules will make a material difference in your investment portfolio. Stop struggling trying to figure it out all on your own. Isn’t it about time that you found out how to improve your financial situation, even if you’ve never had any success in the stock market before? Listen to find out more....

Teenage Russell Sooner has finally discovered he's a werewolf, and he's pissed. Charlton Daniels is back in town looking for the wolf who bit him and wants revenge. Jewel Porter's use of Black Magic could wipe New Berwick off Illinois' map. So, what can go wrong in light of a defiant witch and two pissed off werewolves? EVERYTHING!

Curious about reaching your financial goals faster? Would you like to generate a consistent monthly stream of income from your stocks? The challenge is in figuring out what does and doesn’t work in today’s changing investment landscape. It can be frustrating trying to determine how to best invest in the markets. Discover some of the most revealing stock investment tips and insights from more than two dozen nationally recognized investment and financial educators. NOTE: Bonus ebook/PDF is not included with this production.

When Seth Tinsley discovers an ancient Japanese company targeting his seafood company, he still doesn’t understand that business is war. While Seth struggles with coming to terms with the deaths of close friends, an Osaka trading company surprises him with a lucrative buy-out offer for his troubled Kill Devil Hills, NC, company. Seth goes against his instincts and accepts the mysterious buy-out offer. Instead of collecting the rewards for the sale , Seth Tinsley finds himself alone in Japan, wanted for mass-murder, and an expendable pawn of the US government.

In this gripping memoir, Randall James tears open his life story, taking the listener on a breathless roller coaster ride through his childhood, teen and adult life. Despite years of neglect, poverty, and violence, Randall graduates from high school and heads out into the world. But his shaky foundation soon leads to drastic consequences, including a suicide attempt. After battling alcohol, marital and health issues, Randall ultimately learns that life's roller coaster doesn't always conclude with a fairy tale ending.

1) Why Apemen Never Shaved by Mike Riddle: With all the news about "Lucy's daughter" being found, you would think evolution was well defended...not so! Mike takes apart the theory and completely dismantles the Lucy findings. Great info! 2) The Intricacies of Flight by Andy McIntosh: Andy, Professor of Thermodynamics and Combustion Theory at the University of Leeds in Great Britain, is one smart cookie. Better yet, he is an awesome communicator and shows you there is no way on God's green Earth that birds could learn to fly via evolution. Witty.

Moreno, head of the Barranquilla Cartel, strikes a deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Little does she know she is signing her own death warrant. FARC has a group wanting a foothold in South America - the Islamic State - and she is in the way. On the run, Moreno is captured by a CIA team. She spins a tale to use her money and manpower to destroy ISIS in an effort to save herself.

Many people in history have claimed that Abraham Lincoln never loved Mary Todd Lincoln, and that in fact his love was focused upon Anne Rutledge. They have claimed that his wife hurt him politically though she drove him to the Presidency, that she embarrassed him financially as well as socially and inflicted on him the agony of adjustment to her psychopathic personality. Yet, is there any truth to any of these claims?

Chapter one - "Revelation Wrath/Revelation Glory" by Dave Reagan: An excellent guideline for interpretation of this fascinating book as well as implications for Christians living in the last of the last days! Chapter two - "Armageddon: Past, Present or Future?" by Ed Hindson: Some Bible teachers, including Hank Hanegraaff and R.C. Sproul, insist that Armageddon has already taken place! Really? Learn the Biblical facts that expose this false teaching and the implications to Israel and the Church if it's not refuted.

Chapter One - Muslims: Who Are They & What Do They Really Want? by Chuck Missler. Who and what is Jihad? What does it have to do with Israel? This presentation answers these questions and much more! Vintage Chuck Missler! Chapter Two - The Critical Importance of Studying Bible Prophecy by Andy Woods. Many churches today shy away from even mentioning Bible Prophecy, often calling it unnecessarily divisive. In this title, Andy tells us in no uncertain terms why tact is from the pit of hell.

Want to feel more alive? If yes, then we recommend you buy Dispatches from the Swinging Door Saloon today! Even if you're on the fence about poetry, having grown to dislike it in school, Randall McNair will bring you over to his side of the fence - the one where the absurd lives. In this debut collection of poems, McNair paints a humorous and vivid picture of what it was like to be a burnout in a world full of overachievers.