I've written a book that provides answers to the questions that white people are too afraid to ask. My book is a fun and objective look at the perception of how our races view each other. Hopefully it will end up on the coffee tables of white people who have been arrested by their curiosity of black folks. Playing football in college and 10 years in the pros has given me a rare perspective on racial issues. Sometimes I just laugh at the things that white people want to know about black people; for example, do all black people have rhythm? The simple answer is no! All black people can't dance! This book is about honest answers to common questions that white friends have asked me. You will have so much fun as we talk about things like, "Do all black men run fast, or why do black people spend more money on their cars and clothes than they do on their houses?" You will be happy to know that most black folks will be laughing too. I have learned that my own stereotypes can be misguided. There are two ways that I want to be a resource to you. First, I want to bring a fresh perspective. Secondly, I want to initiate healthy conversations between black folks and white folks. Even with more serious questions like, why do black girls get pregnant and expect the government to take care of their babies, there are answers.

Many people have studied the life of David, but few have stopped to examine the influence of his father. David was known throughout his life as "the son of Jesse." Although he was the greatest king of Israel and, arguably, the greatest earthly king to ever reign, he was still known, even after death, as "the son of Jesse." Generations later, the Christ would be called not only a descendant of David, but as coming from "the root of Jesse." Who was this man who is mentioned by name seventeen times in I Samuel 16 and 17, while Goliath is named only three times? We all know the story of David and Goliath; what is Jesse's story? What clues does the Bible give us about his role as a father? Ten key qualities are drawn from the Bible's earliest references to the House of Jesse in I Samuel 16 and 17. Each of these principles, from obedience to knowing how to give comfort, is amplified with stories from the author's life. A former professional football player who made the cover of Sports Illustrated as a college football star, Perry Tuttle weaves real life stories into the biblical text to bring the principles to life.This book is directed towards fathers.

History is a vibrant and passionate discipline that provides learners with a unique lens to view how we, as a nation and as a people, achieved our position in the world. The past, however, can be a confusing and mystifying world if students are not armed with the skills to think historically or read history texts and historical sources. How can educators prepare their students to think and read as historians do, and engage them in critical thinking activities that require intense processing and investigation? Classroom Historians: Building Student Understanding of the Past addresses this question by presenting both the concepts and research that underlie historical thinking and reading, and the processes and strategies that teachers need to engage students in history and build the skills they need to become classroom historians. The authors provide targeted strategies, teaching models, graphic organizers and step by step instructions for classroom activities that can be applied to students in grades 4-12. With the current push toward adoption of the Common Core Standards, these strategies provide teachers with the tools necessary to help students meet - and exceed - those standards.