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Itinerant schoolmaster Ichabod Crane comes to ply his trade in the quiet countryside near Tarry Town and falls in love with Katrina Van Tassel, the daughter of a wealthy farmer. But her hand is also sought by local hero Abraham “Brom Bones” Van Brunt who wages a war of pranks and practical jokes against the quirky outsider, who has become fascinated by the local folklore and spooky tales

This classic collection of essays, edited by Booker T. Washington and with contributions from many of post-Civil War America's other prominent African-American thinkers, sought to redefine the role of Black persons in the new Jim Crow era and beat back white supremacy through racial uplift. Seven essays include Charles Chesnutt's "The Disfranchisement of the Negro", W. E. B. DuBois "The Talented Tenth", and Wilford Horace Smith's "The Negro and the Law" .

In her debut work, Dawn Washington vulnerably chronicles the dark nights of fumbling through faith to the beautiful radiance of finding faith. From losing her mom to cancer at 15 years old to the kind of public failures that would make anyone want to run and hide, Dawn brings you to the sofa of life to have an honest conversation about faith. In The Breaking of Dawn, Dawn helps you identify the context clues in the paragraphs of your life that were designed to reveal, reflect, and ultimately reassure you of the light and love of God.

Zionism and the Black Church is a discussion of Africa's ancient connection to Israel and the Jewish people, and the historic Black-Jewish synergy in America. It explains the foundation of spiritual Zionism among Black people, and why that foundation will always inform Black support for Israel. It uncovers the origins of an anti-Israel ideology that targeted the Black and African communities beginning in the 1960s, and how that strategy became a mainstay in school curriculum and political policy.

Life as a father can be tough, there’s no doubt about it. This can be one of the most trying times in any man's life, but believe it or not, it’s going to make you a much better person. You just must choose to embrace the process. There is a clear path ahead, and with the right tools, techniques, and new awareness, you’ll soon find that raising a little girl is going to be the best thing that ever happened to you. There is only one path forward now, and that's to dive deeper within. Charge into your own personal growth and provide the best possible father for your daughter.

In this four-volume series, Hijacked!: How Dr. King's Dream Became a Nightmare, Clarence Washington, Sr. dissects Dr. Martin Luther King's dream and explores how our failure to adhere to its principles has allowed the dream to be hijacked and turned to a nightmare - and it’s time to wake up. In the first volume, the author clarifies the principles for social justice and freedom for all Americans that Dr. King delineated in his monumental speech. God gave Dr. Martin Luther King a road map for America to follow in his "I Have a Dream" speech and other orations and writings.

A headless horseman haunts Sleepy Hollow! At least that’s the legend in the tiny village of Tarrytown. But scary stories won’t stop the town’s new schoolmaster, Ichabod Crane, from crossing the hollow, especially when the beautiful Katrina lives on the other side.

Karleigh Hammond had to follow her passion and stepped out on faith to open her own hair salon. After a series of unfortunate events that seemed to target her salon, Karleigh is struggling with keeping her faith. Simon Sharp had plans to expand his barber shop but runs into a hurdle when he meets the beautiful owner of the new salon next door. His genuine care to assist Karleigh to become a successful entrepreneur turns into feelings Simon had not expected. Instead of running from his feelings, he chooses to embrace them.

Washington Irving's classic, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", has been making spines tingle since 1820! Irving tapped into a timeless fear: the prospect of a late-night journey shrouded in fog turning suddenly fatal. Our imaginations conjure every conceivable danger, but in one of history's most famous encounters, one Ichabod Crane comes - dare we say it, face-to-face? - with the "specter known at all the country firesides", the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow.

Tilla is a sweet little girl with a big heart. Like all little girls, she’s discovering who she is and how she fits into the world. As she looks around, she notices something that leaves her questioning where someone with natural hair like hers belongs or if they belong anywhere at all. Follow her story as she learns just how valuable she and the gifts she brings to the world are and marvel at how a few kind words and encouragement helped her embrace her natural beauty, her wonderfully curly hair, and her gentle spirit. Along the way, you’ll find seven magnificent hairstyles.

The immersive audio experience presented here - complete with sound effects, music, and atmospherics - allows the listener to feel as if they were in attendance when these speeches were first delivered. The orations are performed by a select group of amazing actors who uniquely capture the essence, power, and complexity of these magnificent addresses, universally acknowledged as some of the greatest speeches in world history.

Elaina's adventures continue as she and her family take a beach vacation. Elaina learns about protecting the earth, along with her favorite stuffed animal, who she can speak to, Gregory. Find out what they learn, and just what is going on with the whales in the area? Stay tuned.

Tilla loves to learn new things. An excellent student and constantly curious little girl, she spends her days asking questions and looking for answers. During an ordinary after-school snack, she discovers seeds in her orange. They spark a conversation that changes the way she thinks about where food comes from and how much work goes into planting seeds, harvesting crops, and getting all the yummy foods she eats onto her plate.

Written in 1899 by Booker T. Washington, an American educator, orator, and advisor to several United States presidents, The Future of the American Negro outlines Washington's ideas on the history of African American people and their need for education in order to advance themselves within society.

Gene Washington’s football career ended long before his daughter Maya was born. She never saw the legendary powerhouse as anything but her dad. She didn’t yet grasp the impact he’d had on the sport - and on America. To understand his historic role in the integration of college football and fully appreciate his legacy, Maya had a lot of catching up to do. Maya retraces her father’s journey from the segregated south to Michigan State during the peak of the Civil Rights Movement and his journey as an NFL pioneer after the 1967 draft.

Not many people think about their financial health, and they get disappointed in life when a setback occurs. You need to be aware of the fact that you can take control of your financial health by just keeping your credit scores high. You can unlock many benefits by just by having a good credit score. You will get access to loans and credit cards with the most favorable terms as well.

The superstitious Ichabod Crane, schoolmaster of Tarrytown, joins in rivalry for the hand of the delectable Katrina Van Tassel, the country belle. But will the powers that lurk in the dark hollow allow him to pursue his quarry unhindered? Or does the infamously renowned Galloping Hessian of the Hollow have another judgment to lay upon Ichabod?

DeShawn Watts has always followed the rules and obeyed law enforcement for as long as he could remember. But why does a life in the suburbs with a loving wife, a beautiful daughter, and a nice job feel so hollow whenever DeShawn talks to his jailbird brother, Darnell? Respectability is a short story detailing the lives of Black men and asking what it really means to be free today in America.

Malia Lamar might have her father's superstrength and super speed, but can she manage to keep up with him when he's so busy saving the world? Being the daughter of Mr. Universe, aka Simon Lamar, might be ideal on paper, but when there are downtown fires, bank robberies, and cats stuck up in trees, can Malia manage to get ANY alone time with her dad or is the whole weekend a bust?

Ichabod Crane llega a Sleepy Hollow, pequeña y tranquila ciudad que algunos dicen está encantada, para ocupar una plaza de maestro. Gana muy poco dinero y no le queda más remedio que complementar sus ingresos dando clases de canto a las hijas de los granjeros, que a su vez le dan de comer y le permiten quedarse a dormir en sus casas.Ichabod se enamora perdidamente de la belleza de su joven alumna Katrina Van Tassel y también del dinero de su padre.