A storm at sea sweeps Sam out of her sorrow-filled life into a strange and haunting refuge, a world beyond the waves. Thrown from the boat, through the roiling water, our 12-year-old heroine lands where people have never been before. Sam is invited, warily at first, to bear witness to the struggle for survival of the sea and its many creatures, in this their haven. But the world beyond the waves and its wondrous creates, including dolphins, a gorgeous orca, a mama manatee and her offspring, a shy turtle, an elder dinosaur fish and a comic tropic bird, face a threat to their lives that Sam must race to overcome. Through the wizardry and wonder of this spot and its spirit, Sam uncovers the secret to their survival and her soul.

Sam, the young heroine of this book, develops a deep awareness of the consequences of mankind's destructive behavior towards the oceans. Possessing understanding, love, and determination, she shows the reader how one person can make a difference.

After a giant tidal wave destroys our civilization, survivors attempt to build a better one, only to find old problems resurfacing. Among them are greed and violence. The events are seen through the eyes of Paul Sant of California who was surfing when the wave struck.

Essentially, Beyond the Waves is a natural extension of my first bilingual book: Waves/Olas that has fifty poems in English and twenty four in Spanish; none is a translation of the other. In Beyond the Waves all the poems are in English. The new Spanish poems are yet to come in a separate volume.

From a compelling new voice in women’s fiction comes a haunting, beautifully written novel about a wife and mother moving beyond loss and rediscovering love. Psychologist Abby Cohen is still reeling from the loss of her beloved daughter when another young girl arrives in her life—twelve-year-old Miranda, who appears at Abby's hospital mute, terrified, and completely alone. As she struggles to connect with this deeply disturbed child and unravel the mystery of her past, Abby must grapple with her own frozen self. Numbed by grief and on the verge of losing her relationship with both her husband and little boy, Abby finds herself tempted to leave behind what remains of the family she once cherished. But something about Miranda and the bond that has begun to form between them awakens Abby's capacity to feel and reminds her of the power—and the limits—of love. “A beautifully-written, deeply moving novel about loss, love, and redemption.”—Jessica Barksdale Inclan

Stroll through any public park in Brooklyn on a weekday afternoon and you will see black women with white children at every turn. Many of these women are of Caribbean descent, and they have long been a crucial component of New York's economy, providing childcare for white middle- and upper-middleclass families. Raising Brooklyn offers an in-depth look at the daily lives of these childcare providers, examining the important roles they play in the families whose children they help to raise. Tamara Mose Brown spent three years immersed in these Brooklyn communities: in public parks, public libraries, and living as a fellow resident among their employers, and her intimate tour of the public spaces of gentrified Brooklyn deepens our understanding of how these women use their collective lives to combat the isolation felt during the workday as a domestic worker. Though at first glance these childcare providers appear isolated and exploited—and this is the case for many—Mose Brown shows that their daily interactions in the social spaces they create allow their collective lives and cultural identities to flourish. Raising Brooklyn demonstrates how these daily interactions form a continuous expression of cultural preservation as a weapon against difficult working conditions, examining how this process unfolds through the use of cell phones, food sharing, and informal economic systems. Ultimately, Raising Brooklyn places the organization of domestic workers within the framework of a social justice movement, creating a dialogue between workers who don't believe their exploitative work conditions will change and an organization whose members believe change can come about through public displays of solidarity.

Make Waves encourages readers to step up and be the one to initiate change in their work and lives. Author Patti B. Johnson walks readers through the tools and techniques that they can use to create change in their own situations; elaborating on these tools gives readers a sense of how to encourage and instill these "wave-making" behaviors within their organization. Using case studies as illustrative examples, Make Waves highlights the important steps that individuals can take toward positive change, bridging the gap between desires and actions necessary to realize bigger changes. This new edition provides a more current and timely view of change with the expansion of the section on the mindset of a Wave Maker and more current examples. New areas of focus are: How our thoughts drive our readiness to change Our personal "backpacks" and what we carry with us into every situation regardless of the facts, and the importance of knowing our "go-to’s" and triggers Our habits drive almost half of our daily decisions, yet a change requires us to approach our work and life differently The most common obstacles to thinking like a Wave Maker

What can a big wave teach you about living a big life? Sharing remarkable experiences from the world of professional surfing, Christo Hall offers a unique perspective on how we operate under pressure. Beyond the Break tells the story of a man finding his path in life — and the surf lessons along the way that shaped his attitude for entrepreneurial success. With this book, you’ll join Christo on globe-trotting adventures and uncover the lessons he learned on the waves (or being pounded by them!). Discover how that wisdom from the waves can help you take your goals to the next level, from finding your purpose to managing anxiety and seizing opportunities outside your comfort zone. From big waves in Hawaii to swimming with sharks in South Africa, Christo reveals an intimate glimpse inside the mindset and lifestyle of a pro surfer. His journey from sportsman to renowned business mentor interlaces stories of adrenaline-stoked competitions and misadventures in partying with insightful reflections. From Christo’s stories and practical advice, you’ll discover how to: Handle your own inner critic Understand your limits and pick your battles Overcome failures and move forward to success Hone your mindset and boost your focus Find your motivation and align your goals with your purpose With Beyond the Break, you’ll find the inspirational stories and the tips and strategies you need to take your own adventures to next level — in surf, business and life.