Journalist Abigail Pogrebin is many things—wife, mother, New Yorker—but the one that has defined her most profoundly is “identical twin.” As children, she and her sister, Robin, were inseparable. But when Robin began to pull away as an adult, Abigail was left to wonder not only why, but also about the very nature of twinship. What does it mean to have a mirror image? How can you be unique when somebody shares your DNA? In One and the Same, Abigail sets off on a quest to understand how genetics shape us, crisscrossing the country to explore the varied relationships between twins, which range from passionate to bitterly resentful. She speaks to the experts and tries to answer the question parents ask most—is it better to encourage their separateness or closeness? And she paints a riveting portrait of twin life, yielding fascinating truths about how we become who we are.

High school senior Michael Siversten has never felt very powerful. Hes a high school senior with a scraggly beard. He has something called Aspergers, which he researched relentlessly. He knows he says awkward things sometimes, and he needs a helper to get him through schoolbut he likes people, and people like Michael. One night, hes troubled by a dream in which his old assistant and mentor, Alexander Davidson, exclaims Michael will soon be one and the same. The vivid dream is a bit of a puzzle, so Michael seeks Alexander out. What he learns is nothing short of shocking. Apparently, Michael is a sorcerer, and life is about to get a lot more complicated. He must soon start a journey that will take him from the depths of Hell to the heights of Heaven. Michael will be introduced to the supernatural world of Palm Beachwhich some call the Carpathians of North America. Follow Michael and his journey through many trials and tribulations as he fights to become the powerful sorcerer he was born to be.

I came up with the title One and the Same from the different experiences I have had with men and how every relationship had fewer differences and more similarities, whether it is good or bad, positive or negative. It represents my determination to express how in any relationship, the negativity, positivity, and spirituality between man and woman isn’t as different as people may think it is. The title contradicts the claims of how both genders are so different rather than looking at the facts that they are not different except for physical appearances. However, the way both genders want to be loved, how they have been hurt, how they have been treated, etc. is all the same and should not be treated as one being greater or more important than the other. This will be able to open the eyes of man and woman to see how their relationships can go further than what they think it can if they would stop thinking differently and start feeling, seeing, hearing, and tasting the similarities that can help their relationships go far because they are one and the same.

America is dreadfully divided over politics, race, gender, and class. Unfortunately, the church isnt much better. Galatians 3:28 states, There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Paul gives us the kingdom paradigm for how Christians can be one without being the same. Serious learners and people intent on changing the status quo will find sound, biblical perspectives and real life examples to guide them. Readers will discover: How people of different races can come together, moving beyond superficiality Why women should be empowered to lead in the local church How Christians can be one without being the same politically What God says about wealthy and poor Christians empowering each other This book boldly addresses the topics Christians keep avoiding. But get ready. Gods Diverse Kingdom is coming on earth as it is in heaven!

An attempt to show the commonalities among the three religions descended from Abraham by showing similarities in the Old Testament, the New Testament and the Holy Koran, with the hope the followers of these three major religious groups will make an effort to have compassion and tolerance for one another. C. Keech

 KIDS NEED THE SAME TEACHER FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR is for parents of elementary and middle school age children and teens. The book explains why the one-year assignment to teachers is wasteful and the many benefits that accrue when teachers, students, and parents work together for two years or longer: personalization of learning for every child and higher levels of academic achievement; more efficient use of school time; greater emotional support for every student from the teacher(s); more positive social and emotional learning; more acceptance of responsibility by students and the development of stronger skills for self-management; more enthusiasm for learning on the part of students; more productive and harmonious relationships between parents and teachers; and greater investment by teachers in the success of every child.