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Jaylin wants to be who she is, but isn’t sure with people telling her who to be. From the creative mind of Jessi Hersey comes an adventure in finding oneself in a place where the voices of others can talk over what your heart is truly telling you. This is meant for children three years of age and up and is perfect for those questions as you're learning who you are. We are all constantly learning about ourselves. Come on a journey in this story of Jaylin.

Have you ever experienced negative feelings? Been down on yourself and found yourself saying truly horrible things to yourself? Ever been told that you just need to be "more positive"; "just change your thinking"; and "choose to be happy"? Are you tired of being so serious? Do you miss being able to laugh at yourself and with others? Come along with me as I take you on a journey and teach you how to embrace your inner dialogue using tried-and-tested self-care methods to help quiet negative self-talk.

Angelica Decker has grown tired of her sexless marriage. She's tried everything to turn Arnold on, donning new nighties and even inviting her best friend Lola over for a steamy evening, all to no avail. Lucky for Angelica, Bigfoot isn't afraid to go all in. Little does she know that Bigfoot loves sex, until she stumbles into the forest during Sasquatch mating season and finds the mysterious lover of her beastly dreams.

The United States of America was built on and is maintained with the hard work, blood, sweat, and tears of people of color. However, there is a large section of White people in America that refuse to admit this fact. These deniers of the truth are the White racists of America. Aided by the Republicans, they pose a serious threat to the idea of an inclusive America where everyone is welcome. This book exposes their behavior pattern, explains why their actions harm all Americans, and shares a few methods to combat them.

I dedicate this book to all of the Palestinian and Israeli people who suffered through the past century. I personally lived and witnessed the true historical events that took place in Palestine before, during, and after 1948. By sharing with you what I experienced in my book, My Story, I hope you will have a better understanding and compassion for the Palestine cause. I pray that there will be peace again in the Holy Land.

Follow kind and confident Orion through his first day of school as he befriends all the kids who might be different from him. Young listeners will learn about different ways to be kind, to make new friends, and that it is safe to be themselves.This is the story of Orion—a happy and loving young boy.

In her first book, Kierra A. Carter makes bold assertion about her belief that everything you go through is a process for your purpose. There is no way you can control what happens to you in life, but you are in complete control of how you react to any situation. It Had to Happen! Kierra’s testimony will empower and encourage you to observe every event in life as a lesson. Rather than asking, “Lord why me?”, ask instead: “Lord what are you trying to teach me?”.

Twanda Cousins is a senior in college. She’s excited for her upcoming graduation. She would be the first in her family to graduate from college. With her bachelor of administration in xriminal justice, she believes that one day she will run the FBI. A month before graduation Twanda signs up to ride along with the local police to get a feel of what it’s like for them on a given night. She teams up with Officer Diego Ramirez.

Life can seem unbearable at times, but God did not bring you this far to only come this far. You may never know why some things happen, but you can discover what God promised. When you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, remember that God holds the entire world in the palm of His hand, so He is spotting you. Life Happens was written to spot you during tough times. Kierra’s empowering words through this 31-day devotional will help give you an extra boost that coffee never could. Drink up!

An amazing collection of 10 unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. In this collection, you will find 10 short stories from all your favorite genres. You can use them as writing prompts or just for fun! You can expect from inspiring stories about courage, friendship, inner strength, and self-love, with an exciting writing style and authentic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability.

Madison is weary of love. After witnessing her parents’ tumultuous relationship, she thinks avoiding men will help her avoid heartbreak. No matter how her friends encourage her, she’s determined to focus on school and leave dating to everyone else. Dorian is trying to juggle a life filled with changes. While dealing with a breakup and quitting his job, his life is further complicated by his parents’ checkered pasts. When their two worlds collide at a mutual friend’s wedding, will they find strength in each other or continue dealing with their problems alone?

Ogum and Oxossi are two valiant gods among the ten gods birthed by the goddess of the sea, Yemanja, who lives in the valley of Orixa, a realm for gods and all magical creatures. The two gods are taken out of the realm while they were still toddlers to protect them from evil forces that had invaded Orixa.

Trinity Hughes has spent a lifetime resenting her biological father. However, now that he’s dead, Trinity wants to set the record straight. Her father might have killed one man 35 years ago, but he paid his debt to society. She knows deep in her soul that he did not murder 16 men and she’s going to prove it. All she needs is a little help from the last man who saw her father alive. When a homeless stranger comes through town and is accused of murder, and then killed right in front of him, local police officer Emmett Kirby questions the investigation.

Everyone has demons, but fifteen-year-old Eleanor can actually talk to hers. When her family moves to a new neighborhood, gender-questioning artist Eleanor thinks she can escape her past—and the secret she’s been carrying since she was little—but Creep won’t be left behind. He’s her childhood bestie and her only confidant. Always there: fish-bone teeth and gravel-voiced. The monster under her bed. The top-tier fan of all her nightmares who keeps her from what she wants most: a new start.

In this confessional memoir, Cecily Watson Kelln leaves the comforts of her childhood cackleberry farm to face womanhood fraught with struggles to find love and security. Divorce, rejection, and despair try to knock her down. But her mother's exemplary Christian faith keeps her full of hope. This true story involves travel and adventures, such as the Peace Corps, cold winter in a tent, and a psychedelic baptism.

As cyberattacks dominate headlines, cybersecurity experts are increasingly becoming among the most sought-after professionals. Cybersecurity is one of the hottest jobs on the market today, with comparatively high wages and unparalleled growth opportunities. With the organic move to the cloud, digital-first initiatives, and the socioeconomic pressures from the pandemic, the cybersecurity talent demand is unprecedented.

In this stirring memoir, JayQues recounts his beloved grandma’s bittersweet journey from the earthly realm to paradise, bringing to light the kindness with which she touched everyone she knew and absolutely lavished on her grandson. JayQues takes us on a journey of spiritual bonding that not only stretches from Kingston, Jamaica, to the Bronx, New York, but also transcends time and space. The deep, fiery love he shared with his grandma, the motherly devotion with which she raised him, and the bond they shared and continue to share in Christ are evident.

In the bitter cold of New Year's Eve, a young mother named Elise must choose between love and country when she is enlisted by United States Army Intelligence operatives to track down and apprehend her childhood love, who has fallen into a dark path of contract murder. Elise risks all as she embarks on a journey across oceans and continents, in hopes that the ruins of their love might stop an ever-growing string of murders.

All Brynleigh “Bryn” Tinsley wanted was to find a safe harbor and put the past behind her so she could raise her little girl in a peaceful, loving environment. Now, three identities later and 2,000 miles away, she finds herself in the small, seaside town of Lighthouse Cove, Florida. The last thing she needs is a pesky firefighter who keeps showing up at every turn, doing his best to become her handyman - and more. But when her daughter’s life is on the line, Brynleigh will do whatever it takes to protect her daughter from the hell that is her past.

As a middle school English teacher, Courtney Black was very familiar with all of the love stories, thank you very much. She preferred the love poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning to Shakespeare, but when it came to love in her own life, well, that was another matter. It was the most cliché story of them all, but after having her heartbroken by a cheating boyfriend, Courtney had sworn off love. Shakespeare did know a little about scorned women, and Courtney was determined to live her life on her own terms. Until a man came along that seemed just fine.