"The clothes we wear tell stories about us and are often imbued with cultural meanings specific to our ethnic heritage. This concise A-to-Z encyclopedia explores 150 different and distinct items of ethnic dress, their history, and their cultural significance within the United States. The clothing artifacts documented here have been or are now regularly worn by Americans as everyday clothing, fashion, ethnic or religious identifiers, or s ..."
"An essential guide for the uniformed, the newly converted, and the forgetful members of Baptist churches across the nation. What makes a church Baptist? How do you become a member of a Baptist church? Who are some famous Baptists in history? What contributions have Baptists made to American life? How many kinds of Baptists are there anyway? With a sense of humor and a respect for the diverse expressions of Baptist faith and life, The Un ..."
View from the Pew What Preachers Can Learn from Church Members by Lora-EllenMckinney Paperback, 110 Pages, Published 2005 by Judson Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-8170-1459-9, ISBN: 0-8170-1459-4
"Each week, pastors and preachers stand in the pulpit on Sunday morning and tell people in their congregations things they need to hear. But there are also things that preachers ought to be listening for and hearing from those who sit in their pews. This insightful resource, written by Lora-Ellen McKinney, a lifelong observer of those who stand in the pulpit, will help open the eyes of many a pastor who sometimes sends messages he or she ..."
Total Praise!(1st Edition) An Orientation to Black Baptist Belief and Worship by Lora-EllenMckinney Ph.D. Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2003 by Judson Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-8170-1438-4, ISBN: 0-8170-1438-1
"Total Praise is an ideal orientation resource for those new to the African American Baptist church. Author Lora-Ellen McKinney provides basic information pertaining to distinctly Baptist beliefs, expressions of faith, and worship traditions in the African American context. The Q-&-A format makes this book easily accessible to individual readers and usable in group settings. Includes appendices with descriptions of the major black denomi ..."
"Lora-Ellen McKinney provides an extraordinary resource that brings an African American perspective to Christian education. Providing both a theological and a practical guide, the authors inclusive approach offers recommendations, tips, guide questions, and references for educators working with a wide-range of learners, including those with special needs. The result is an accessible book that offers educators a guide to providing Christi ..."
"She is currently Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of California,
San Francisco, and is also Director of Early Childhood Services at San Francisco
General Hospital. She is director of the Kempe High Risk Clinic, which serves
teen mothers and their children, infants with chemical exposure and their mothers
, and children who fail to thrive. Her current clinical research is in Latina teen
pregnancy and chemical ad ..."
Private Honor by EllenMckinney Paperback, 238 Pages, Published 2012 by Pdmi Freelance Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-615-62987-2, ISBN: 0-615-62987-3
"Nash Brody was a tough, hard hitting, no nonsense Dallas Police Captain, but suffered a traumatic and devastating near career ending injury. Being driven instinctively to continue regardless of the difficulty, Nash's real troubles begin with his first day back on the job. A close friend was murdered compelling him to obsessively pursue the case launching his investigation as a matter of Private Honor. Now he must get up close and person ..."
Santa Fe Son by EllenMckinney Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2012 by Pdmi Freelance Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-615-61791-6, ISBN: 0-615-61791-3
"Past memories can be wonderful, but sometimes sad for Corinne."
Santa Fe Son by EllenMckinney Paperback, 284 Pages, Published 2011 by Iuniverse.Com ISBN-13: 978-1-4502-8369-4, ISBN: 1-4502-8369-1
"Leaving Dorian curled up in a ball, spent and asleep Corinne took a shower ...
Corinne shook her head back to reality. She turned on the tap for a shower, ..."
"Meanwhile Aubrey falls ill with appendicitis Maureen Bennett a Scottish nurse
with a talented bedside manner tends to more than just his needs. Does his true
love lie in this beautiful young nurse or will Liliana be his thorn. Ellen McKinney ..."
A Rose for Liliana by EllenMckinney Paperback, 372 Pages, Published 2008 by Iuniverse ISBN-13: 978-0-595-50435-0, ISBN: 0-595-50435-3
"Liliana Jacobs the city's Assistant District Attorney is gaining a reputation as a winner in the courtroom. But on a personal level all the men in her life seem to have something to prove. When paired with rookie detective Aubrey Marcelus, she must exercise restraint as they try and solve a murder with very few clues. With little evidence in a heinous crime, will time run out and a murderer remain at large? Watch as clues unfold in the ..."
Best Kept Secret by EllenMckinney Paperback, 390 Pages, Published 2006 by Iuniverse, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-595-40254-0, ISBN: 0-595-40254-2
"The murder of Morgan Tate, a high profile Dallas private detective, with a reputation for solving cold cases propels Andy McBride into a dangerous chain of events."
"Always questioning the man who called himself her father, Meranda, had enough of torment and ran. Fueled by fear and knowledge that King Ledric was in the kingdom, the further she ran. With her goal in reach, death stalked her. Her father behind the ultimate betrayal. With Meranda’s life pending, she would need the help of her dear friend Erissa, and a man on the run, Gavid. With Treidon, a handsome forest elf, aiding her, he would inve ..."
Best of Intentions (Paperback) by McKinney, Ellen Published 2020 by Independently Published ISBN-13: 978-1-69856-515-6, ISBN: 1-69856-515-1
Storm Ender by McKinney, Ellen Trade Paperback, Published 2020 by Independently Published ISBN-13: 978-1-69882-881-7, ISBN: 1-69882-881-0
Getting To Amen 8 Strategies For Managing Conflict In The African American Church by Lora-Allen Mckinney Paperback, 161 Pages, Published 2005 by Judson Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-8170-1477-3, ISBN: 0-8170-1477-2