Community Action

299 Days: The Community, the third book in the 299 Days series, reunites Grant Matson with his family after his wife, children, and in-laws accept that the only way to survive the Collapse is to flee the comfort of their suburban lives and join him at his isolated cabin in the woods. With riots becoming more violent, power outages more widespread, and the military crumbling, Grant and others throughout Washington State realize they must organize if they want to endure.

A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice For decades, affirmative action reshaped not just American higher education but the broader society, opening doors that had been closed for centuries and transforming who entered the pathways to power. But the Supreme Court in 2023 killed...

Soon to be an exciting series on MGM+! The award-winning Earth Abides is one of the most influential science fiction novels of all time, a mix of dystopian horror and a literary exploration of loneliness. It remains a fresh, provocative--and all too relevant--story of apocalyptic pandemic...

"A powerful message for all of us. I was hypnotized by the simple truths and spiritual lessons. Read it and tell everyone you know to do the same." —Wayne Dyer This incredible adventure story—and New York Times bestseller—offers us an opportunity to discover the wisdom of an ancient...

As a response to the increasing violence in our culture, the widening ideological divides, and the growing gap in economic well-being, there is greater awareness that a deeper sense of community is desperately needed. But even as we acknowledge the need to build community, the dominant on-the-ground practices about how to engage people, civically and organizationally, remain essentially unchanged. We still believe community is built with better messaging, more persuasion, and social events for people to get to know each other better. All of which is naïve.

"Once I opened VenCo, I was propelled through an entire night of charmed reading. Cherie Dimaline creates a world utterly fantastical, yet real. VenCo is funny, tense, and cracking with a dark, divine energy." ---Louise Erdrich, New York Times bestselling author of The Sentence For fans of The...

In this eerie and atmospheric novel, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Neal Shusterman explores questions of life, death, and what might lie in between. Nick and Allie don’t survive the car accident—and their souls don’t exactly get where they’re supposed to go. Instead...

It's people who make organizations great, so how can leaders best help their people achieve that greatness? As Ken Jennings and John Stahl-Wert show in this new edition of their best seller, you can't just demand greatness - you have to inspire it. The most effective leaders don't just stand in front of their people, they stand behind them too. As one of the characters in the book notes, "You qualify to be first by putting other people first."

WOMEN WHO RISE Leaders Transforming Communities and the World Across nations, industries, and cultures, women are rising—breaking barriers, redefining leadership, and creating lasting impact in their communities and beyond. Women Who Rise is a powerful collection of voices, stories, and journeys from extraordinary women who have chosen courage over comfort, purpose over limitation, and impact over recognition. These are leaders who are not only shaping their own paths—but are transforming lives, uplifting communities, and inspiring global change. This book is a celebration of strength, ...

Modern society is plagued by fragmentation. The various sectors of our communities - businesses, schools, social service organizations, churches, government - do not work together. They exist in their own worlds. As do so many individual citizens, who long for connection but end up marginalized, their gifts overlooked, their potential contributions lost.

Sampath Chawla was born in a time of drought that ended with a vengeance the night of his birth. All signs being auspicious, the villagers triumphantly assured Sampath's proud parents that their son was destined for greatness. Twenty years of failure later, that unfortunately does not appear to...

The Big Neighborhood Clean-Up A Heartwarming Story About Environmental Responsibility, Community Action, and Teamwork for Children Ages 4-8 The second adventure in the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series that parents trust and teachers recommend When seven-year-old Imani and eight-year-old Tommy notice their neighborhood is scattered with litter, they don't just complain—they take action! With colorful posters and boundless enthusiasm, these resourceful children organize their entire community for a neighborhood clean-up day that transforms not just their physical environment, but ...

MM (LGBT) Erotic Romance and part of a three book series. What if myth and reality were so intertwined that they became the same? In the unseen corners of our world, away from human eyes, Eldric battles with his celestial lineage that alienates him from both domains. As a Nephilim, offspring of both divine and earthly origins, he holds abilities that could either protect humanity or lead to its demise. Torn by his mixed heritage and pursued by those who fear his immense power, Eldric finds refuge in the expanses of the hidden realms. But can one ever truly escape their fate? When Jamie, an ...

The first-ever biography of the most pivotal Justice on the Supreme Court whose decisions, like the overturning of Roe, will drive the reshaping of America, by prize-winning journalist Peter Canellos. When the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, the landmark case...

Create change in the world with this inspiring guide to social activism, from the artist and craftivist behind Badass Cross Stitch. Craftivism, or the space where art and activism meet, is a powerful, ever-evolving social justice movement that continues to grow and diversify as more voices and...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A whip-smart combo of self-help and political manifesto that is perfect for anyone who wants to save our democracy but doesn’t know where to start. In today’s political climate, it’s hard not to get discouraged. Isolated, doom scrolling, lacking a sense of...

FINALIST FOR THE LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE! From Lou Berney, the acclaimed, multi award-winning author of November Road and The Long and Faraway Gone, comes a Dark Ride Sometimes the person you least expect is just the hero you need Twenty-one-year-old Hardy “Hardly” Reed—good-natured, easygoing...

From an acclaimed novelist, a first-of-its-kind, deeply personal, and moving oral history of a generation of trans and gender nonconforming elders of color—from leading activists to artists to ordinary citizens—who tell their own stories of breathtaking courage, cultural innovations, and...

Book 4 of the MC Series continues with Pres. Pres has never been on shakier ground. Can he keep his Club, Kate and Danny happy? Ben lives for his Club and community with the vision of a better world, but he does it alone. His life derails when Danny asks him to become a partner with him and Kate. Pres has never been on shakier ground. A drunken New Year's party started this unlikely trio. Danny believes Ben is the yin to his yang and puts Ben in front of his Kate every chance he gets. He'll give Kate whatever she wants and finally, she wants Ben. A house full of kids, a Club that's always ...

Continuation from Teller: Connect, BSC book 17 Maverick: Insight Delta Series, BSC Book 18 is our next book in the series. Delta Rising is growing by leaps and bounds. The Justice League ended the weekly wars and Maverick is ready to start what’s next; a woman, new ideas in aero, settling the towns and expanding are on his list. He never counted on a mechanic that dresses like a character from a Badass book. If he could just get that dinner with her, life would be good. BSC SERIES Books. Best read in order. Master's Rise Benga's Rise Ranger's Rise Jack: Honor Falcon: Respect Mag: Loyalty ...