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Meet Phoenix! She's a culturally enthusiastic young girl who comes from a multicultural Ethiopian and African American family. But, she lacks the confidence to show off her Ethiopian cultural wear in front of her new friends at school. That is, until her mother begins to remind her of how beautiful and significant the two cultures are, while also encouraging her to show up exactly as she is.

Unlike other biographies, the Making of America series goes beyond individual narratives, linking influential figures to create an overarching story of America's growth that will deepen understanding of the country we live in today.

Madeline Reynolds is setting out on an adventure - and she’s not too happy about it. When her new husband Jack tells her he’s moving them to a nowhere town named Shadow Gulch, Idaho, she’s reluctant to leave behind her happy, comfortable life in Boston. But with her husband’s orders ringing in her ears, she boards the train to her new life…only to find everything changed by a terrible tragedy. When Jack is killed by attacking outlaws, Madeline finds herself adrift in Shadow Gulch, without a penny to her name - and without a friend to call on in her hour of need.

We have all struggled to take control of our futures or build the life of our dreams at some point. Thriving Life will show you how to take charge of your own life and transform the way you view yourself, your relationships, and your experiences.

Author Ken Brandt presents a gloriously positive view of life’s challenges while riding his roller coaster of vision setbacks and improvements. An adventure- and humor-filled journey that includes: being dragged by galloping horses in Montana, helping firefighters combat an arson blaze, captaining his university parachuting team, and a long, convoluted successful chase of a thief in New York City.

Breaking the Chains of Trauma is a daily devotional based on the life of Sojourner Truth. Her story provides many opportunities for understanding trauma and suggests ways to move through it. It is critical today to address and find solutions to trauma's growing implications in our daily lives. The purpose is to gain freedom, taking time to reflect, process, heal, journal, and birth a new vision on your journey.

Thirteen-year-old Tansy has a chip on her shoulder the size of the skateboard that left her a paraplegic. No matter how she tries, she can't get excited about starting junior high. She has to watch as her friends realize their dream of making the Angel cheer squad - without her. She can see no happy ending for someone like her. Her best friend and the one-armed assistant cheer coach keep preaching about their God and his love until she wants to throw her chair at them. But there's something about the two of them - something peaceful and happy.

Have you ever needed to get a prayer through to God but couldn’t seem to find the words to express what’s in your heart? In her writing debut, devout prayer warrior Melissa Huggins recountsher journey through life, including the hardships and triumphsshe faced as a believer in Christ. Melissa’s gift of prayer was noticed early on, as she would post daily prayers to her Facebook page which garnered attention from friends and family. Her God-given ability to intercede on behalf of others became a dynamic spiritual force to be reckoned with.

How to Start Your Own Business is the ultimate guide for you to open up your own successful service business and maximize your life! Put your hope and ideas to life with the strong foundation you’ll be able to build from this book. It’s very easy to understand, even for those who have never had a background in business before.

The War for Independence rages across the colonies. The war has barely touched 18-year-old Daria until Gideon, a young man she fancies, declares himself a loyalist and leaves for battle. Even though their families are on opposite sides, Daria still has feelings for him. A neighbor, rumored to be a witch, tells Daria about Midnight Lullabies. If she gives one to someone she loves, it will ensure they return to her. That isn't black magic, right?

Natalia and her family moved from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to a military base overseas. While playing at the park, Natalia meets a girl named Nyla, who gives her magical bubblegum flavors away for Natalia to keep. Later on, Natalia blows a bubble, creating a loud pop. She discovers that the bubblegum is truly magical. She is greeted by a magical fairy named Raspberry, who grants her four magical bubble wishes.

Lemon-Aid is the self-help book for people who are curious about and courageous enough for a real life change when it comes to drinking sugar-loaded beverages and discovering solutions that are within reach. This refreshingly odd (mostly) and tell-all true story is an account of how a frantically busy and (admittedly) overwhelmed couple learned to become better versions of themselves by changing their family’s relationship with recreational sugar.

Sherlock Holmes may not have been a journalist, but that doesn’t stop high school senior Kennedy Carter from embracing his methods. With her sights set on becoming an investigative reporter, Kennedy lives by the famous detective’s rules: Observe the obvious, eliminate the impossible, and avoid romantic entanglements at all costs. Kennedy has her heart set on winning the $10,000 Excellence in Emerging Journalism award so she can finally escape her small town and see the world with her very own kind-hearted Watson - best friend and school photographer Ravi Burman.

On the verge of marrying the love of her life, Nia gets into a tragic car accident. Six months later she awakens from a coma and discovers that she was given the lungs of a man named Marco Silver. Marco was the man in the car Nia crashed into. His death would, ironically, save her life. Consumed with guilt, Nia goes on a journey to find out more about her mystery man. In the process, Nia uncovers Marco’s secret love letters. Love letters, intended for his no-good cheating wife. Starving for true romance, Nia reads Marco’s love letters and falls madly in love.

Meet Jerry and Barry, two whiz kids from a town called Far Away. When bad guys take over their town, they set out on a journey to save Far Away! Saving this town won't be easy, especially when a new evil is brewing each day. Find out if our heroes have what it takes!

Rachel, Noah, and Javier are set on their next journey. Three cousins, who just found their supernatural powers, meet a brother and sister whose powers are just seen as normal. Why? Because they live 10,000 years in the future. This brother-and-sister team were instructed to bring Rachel into the future for guidance. Rachel and her cousins begin the shift in humanity, and, even though she didn't know it, Rachel was about to make decisions that could halt the progress of mankind.

This audiobook features the daring Dempsey the Duck, mischievous Max the Monkey, tenacious Tommy the Tiger, and lastly the eloquent Eden the Elephant which are all connected as a blended family within this high spirited and joyful narrative. They will learn how to co-exist and depend on each other despite their tribal and physical differences. For ages eight and under.

For Nicki Cole, it's been five years since her last date. Besides her eight-to-five job, the only company she keeps is with her friends Angela, Sissy, and Turner Classic Movies. There must be more to life than this, and she's determined to find it.

Leilani is a young classically trained chef and best friend to Art, a retired millionaire almost 20 years her senior. Together they travel the world and embark on businesses and memories that anyone would envy. His house manager Veronica, a valuable and instrumental component as well, holds an MBA in business management, completes this whirlwind trio in more ways than one. Relationships are not always what they seem - as they all discover mixing wealth and greed can be a recipe for disaster.

Leilani is a young classically trained chef and best friend to Art, a retired millionaire almost 20 years her senior. Together they travel the world and embark on businesses and memories that anyone would envy. His house manager Veronica, a valuable and instrumental component as well, holds an MBA in business management, completes this whirlwind trio in more ways than one. Relationships are not always what they seem - as they all discover mixing wealth and greed can be a recipe for disaster.