Honking for Freedom
Honking for Freedom

Author: Benjamin J Dichter

Publisher:

Published: 2022-11-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781738751419

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"What really happened? Benjamin J. Dichter, integrally involved from the beginning, lets his readers in on the story." - Jordan B. Peterson Even Canadians can only take so much. When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau imposed mandates designed to kill the job of every unvaccinated cross-border Canadian trucker - no exceptions - common-sense people rallied by the tens of thousands to support trucking convoys to the nation's capital. They baked cookies. They cooked pots of chili. They waved flags from highway overpasses and stood together to sing "O Canada, we stand on guard for thee." Benjamin J. Ditcher, official spokesperson for the Freedom Convoy, takes the reader inside the non-violent mass demonstration that insisted, "No more!" He tells how Canadians inspired parallel movements in thirty other countries and recounts the drama of a precedent-setting Bitcoin crowdfunding campaign. Most important of all, he establishes that Trudeau planned his spiteful, autocratic crackdown at the outset, invoking powers never before used against non-violent protesters in a Western democracy.

HONK!
HONK!

Author: Reebee Garofalo

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-12-06

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 0429670613

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HONK! A Street Band Renaissance of Music and Activism explores a fast-growing and transnational movement of street bands—particularly brass and percussion ensembles—and examines how this exciting phenomenon mobilizes communities to reimagine public spaces, protest injustice, and assert their activism. Through the joy of participatory music making, HONK! bands foster active musical engagement in street protests while encouraging grassroots organization, representing a manifestation of cultural activity that exists at the intersections of community, activism, and music. This collection of twenty essays considers the parallels between the diversity of these movements and the diversity of the musical repertoire these bands play and share. In five parts, musicians, activists, and scholars voiced in various local contexts cover a range of themes and topics: History and Scope Repertoire, Pedagogy, and Performance Inclusion and Organization Festival Organization and Politics On the Front Lines of Protest The HONK! Festival of Activist Street Bands began in Somerville, Massachusetts in 2006 as an independent, non-commercial, street festival. It has since spread to four continents. HONK! A Street Band Renaissance of Music and Activism explores the phenomenon that inspires street bands and musicians to change the world and provide musical, social, and political alternatives in contemporary times. Visit the companion webiste: http://www.honkrenaissance.net/

Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Author: Jeff Gottesfeld

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2021-03-16

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1536224367

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With every step, the Tomb Guards pay homage to America’s fallen. Discover their story, and that of the unknown soldiers they honor, through resonant words and illustrations. Keeping vigil at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in Arlington National Cemetery, are the sentinel guards, whose every step, every turn, honors and remembers America’s fallen. They protect fellow soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, making sure they are never alone. To stand there—with absolute precision, in every type of weather, at every moment of the day, one in a line uninterrupted since midnight July 2, 1937—is the ultimate privilege and the most difficult post to earn in the army. Everything these men and women do is in service to the Unknowns. Their standard is perfection. Exactly how the unnamed men came to be entombed at Arlington, and exactly how their fellow soldiers have come to keep vigil over them, is a sobering and powerful tale, told by Jeff Gottesfeld and luminously illustrated by Matt Tavares—a tale that honors the soldiers who honor the fallen.

Higher Is Waiting
Higher Is Waiting

Author: Tyler Perry

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2017-11-14

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0812989341

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In this intimate book of inspiration, Tyler Perry writes of how his faith has sustained him in hard times, centered him in good times, and enriched his life. Higher Is Waiting is a spiritual guidebook, a collection of teachings culled from the experiences of a lifetime, meant to inspire readers to climb higher in their own lives and pull themselves up to a better, more fulfilling place. Beginning with his earliest memories of growing up a shy boy in New Orleans, Perry recalls the moments of grace and beauty in a childhood marked by brutality, deprivation, and fear. With tenderness he sketches portraits of the people who sustained him and taught him indelible lessons about integrity, trust in God, and the power of forgiveness: his aunt Mae, who cared for her grandfather, who was born a slave, and sewed quilts that told a story of generations; Mr. Butler, a blind man of remarkable dignity and elegance, who sold penny candies on a street corner; and his beloved mother, Maxine, who endured abuse, financial hardship, and the daily injustices of growing up in the Jim Crow South yet whose fierce love for her son burned bright and never dimmed. Perry writes of how he nurtured his dreams and discovered solace in nature, and of his resolute determination to reach ever higher. Perry vividly and movingly describes his growing awareness of God’s presence in his life, how he learned to tune in to His voice, to persevere through hard times, and to choose faith over fear. Here he is: the devoted son, the loving father, the steadfast friend, the naturalist, the philanthropist, the creative spirit—a man whose life lessons and insights into scripture are a gift offered with generosity, humility, and love.

Road Trip to Freedom
Road Trip to Freedom

Author: Patrick A. Bruner

Publisher: American Book Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 1589824717

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Consequences stem from the choices we make. The results may come from exposures to socialization and enculturation. While these affects are sometimes good, at times we may need to re-address our views.We have a tendency to perceive our realities in similar ways due to repetition shared with our 'social institutions,' our language we speak, and our ever increasing diverse culture. Now is the time to employ the 'critical theory.' If we were taught that we cannot change the world, maybe together we can! There may be times when un-learning something can be as important as learning something new. The old cliche', "like father like son" may not necessarily be true. Always study your Bible, and always ask the Holy Spirit for guidance before acting upon any revelation during this journey of transformation and those journeys to follow. Write notes in your journals on the back pages of each chapter. Please join me in a prayer, and may God Bless each of you. Dear Lord, Please give me the power to openly declare that I am now free from the fears from Man and those fears from within. These fears have been a trap and pit for me most of my life here on earth. Please continue to give me the strength and needed knowledge to trust in and depend upon you, Lord. I put my confidence in you Lord God from here on. I am safe, special in your eyes, and ready to seek eternity on high with you Lord. In Jesus name we pray, amen.Patrick Bruner

Freedom Fire: Moko Magic: Carnival Chaos
Freedom Fire: Moko Magic: Carnival Chaos

Author: Tracey Baptiste

Publisher: Disney Electronic Content

Published: 2024-08-06

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 1368074898

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From the best-selling author of the Jumbies series comes an Afro-Caribbean-inspired story about three cousins who discover they are mokos--protector spirits--during carnival season in Brooklyn Weirdness and wonders abound in this colorful celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture by the author of the beloved Jumbies series. Twelve-year-old Misty and her mother have just moved from Trinidad to Brooklyn, New York, in time for the annual carnival celebrations over Labor Day weekend. Misty has plenty to deal with getting used to living with her cousins Aiden and Brooke in her new surroundings. On top of that, her mom is too busy trying to find a job and her aunts and uncles are too preoccupied with carnival preparations to pay any attention to her. Then really strange things begin to happen. A ball of feathers in the basement turns into a creature that squeaks and rolls around. When Misty and her cousins eat pieces of mango anchar, flames shoot out of their mouths. Most disturbing of all, Misty begins to see visions of the future--scary visions that soon come true. Misty discovers that she and her cousins come from a long line of mokos, people who have special powers meant to help them protect their community. Misty can see impending danger, Aiden can heal, and Brooke has crazy physical strength. The trio is just learning about their skills when Misty senses something watching her. And then each of the carnival events is disrupted by a different disaster. Some kind of evil force is clearly trying to stop the festivities. But why? And will moko magic be enough to save the day?

Freedom to Forget
Freedom to Forget

Author: Dan Willis

Publisher: Whitaker House

Published: 2007-06-11

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 160374648X

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How can we move forward when tormenting memories of past hurts constantly consume us? Through humor and true stories, Dan Willis shows the way to complete forgiveness and healing. You can… Learn how your past affects your future Forgive those who have hurt you Break free from destructive behaviors Heal past hurts once and for all Overcome family dysfunction Enjoy a life of blessings, joy, and peace Experience a deep healing so that you will be able to truly forgive, forget the pain, and no longer be a hostage of the past anymore!

The Prince
The Prince

Author: Stephen Maher

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2024-05-28

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 1668024497

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The first comprehensive biography of Justin Trudeau as prime minister—an honest, compelling story of his government’s triumphs and failures, based on interviews with over 200 insiders and Trudeau himself. As one of the longest-surviving prime ministers and son of the legendary Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Justin Trudeau is near royalty in Canada. But how did this former high school teacher with no noteworthy accomplishments put together a team that managed to take over the Liberal Party and bring it from third place to a majority government in 2015? The Prince shows just that. In this first comprehensive history of the Justin Trudeau government, veteran journalist Stephen Maher takes readers behind the scenes of a tumultuous decade of Canadian politics. Through hundreds of interviews with political insiders, he describes how Trudeau—a Canadian prince—had the famous name, the political instincts, the work ethic, and the confidence to overcome errors in judgment and build a global brand, winning in the boxing ring and on the debate stage. And then things changed as key people left the Trudeau team and the government lost direction. Trudeau is an enigmatic figure—a politician who has been in the public eye since childhood and seeks attention but has always concealed his actual feelings from those around him. He has shown admirable strength and skill, deftly handling Donald Trump in trade deals and international meetings and in leading Canada through the COVID-19 pandemic. He has delivered substantial results for people within his political coalition—the most successful attack on poverty in a generation, real progress on climate change, and a sustained application of money and political capital to Indigenous reconciliation. Even as the government overcame major challenges, however, errors in judgment and personality conflicts wasted political capital. Trudeau has struggled to manage his own office, with devastating consequences, and alienated people outside his coalition, to the point where he can’t hold a public event without protesters screaming curses at him. The Prince takes readers behind the curtain as the government goes from triumph to embarrassment and back again, revealing the people, the conflicts, and the struggles both in the government and on the opposition benches. Above all, it traces why this ambitious government led by a global media darling is now so unpopular it is in danger of imminent collapse.

Escape to Freedom
Escape to Freedom

Author: Michael Phillips

Publisher: RosettaBooks

Published: 2013-05-30

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 1625391560

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A dramatic escape from the Iron Curtain tests the convictions of a father and daughter on the run in the Secret of the Rose series. Aided by her one-time love, the American Matthew McCallum, Sabina von Dortmann has succeeded in rescuing her father from a Russian prison where he was held by the Nazis for many years. But now Matthew and the von Dortmanns must begin the far more challenging task of escaping the Iron Curtain and eluding the Communist authorities. Once important members of an underground network dedicated to helping Jews escape the Nazi death camps, the von Dortmanns themselves must now rely on strangers in a hostile country—as well as their unwavering faith in God—to find their freedom.