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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.

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?”.

Third year of medical school is the greatest test in a doctor’s life, a year of rotating throughout specialties, teams, hospitals, and lives. It leaves an indelible mark on every physician, but the story is often untold…until now. Told through gonzo-style, bare-it-all journaling, Love, Sanity, or Medical School takes you on a tour of third year with Dr. Stephanie Benjamin, a 9/11 and Katrina-surviving, former Junior Olympic fencer with a tenacious spirit and keen humor.

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.

Skilled forensics scientist Schuyler Liu never expected her job working for a ghost-hunting show to bring so much peace. Until a grand locale in the Garden District uncovers way more than just rattling pipes and drafty entryways, and she walks away with more than she ever imagined. When chaos morphs to terror, she turns to the one man she knows may be able to help her. They may not see eye-to-eye, given their vastly differing beliefs, but Pax is her touchstone in the maelstrom, and she plans to grab hold with both hands until they find the answers they seek.

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.

Haunted houses are an angel’s day job. The monsters in the closet won’t get the kids on my watch. Not again. I don’t care if I’m the last angel on Earth, nothing will hurt them. Not. One. More. Time. My first family to save here on Earth-3457. Different Earth with darker demons. The mom called us. Her baby’s dead. I have to find out what did it. Typical sick case. But something’s off with these kids. The warrior angels look down on us house cleaners. We do the hard work on the ground. All they do is fly around in their fancy silverwings. So out of touch with reality.

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.