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Reaching out to you as you read & listen to this book with understanding, compassion in parts of your life that are painful, and giving you that hope that maybe no one around you has ever giving you, that life can be restored.Dedicating this first book to the memory of my Dad, Pastor Carl Brooks Jr 1927-1998

Is fear ruining your life? Preventing you from walking in purpose and being whole? Consider fear a horrible disease that eats us from the inside out! In this book, we expose our deepest fears and release them to God. But what does he do with our transparency? He SNATCHES our fears and gives us God-fidence in return. In this personable guide, I offer thirty prayers to God for him to Snatch your fears. Do not succumb to living under the bondage of fear. Take back your life and tap into a freedom beyond comprehension. Become inspired to believe in a higher power through the Holy Spirit of God.

Visible empowers women to take action and face workplace challenges head-on. With over 20 tips to "Level-Up" and take your career to the next level, minority women can learn how to unleash their power in the workforce.For the past ten years, Laura Arroyo, entrepreneur, writer, lecturer, and employee development consultant, has witnessed firsthand the disparities between black and brown women and their counterparts in the workforce. Visible follows Laura's career in employee development and performance as she harnesses the simple principles needed for women of color to succeed in the workforce. Visible highlights our shared experiences and serves as a guide that can help us learn from the past to carry our light into our futures. This is us changing the landscape of a workforce led by us, fully capable and fully visible.By reading Visible, you will uncover: -Over 20 "Level-Up" tips to take your career to the next level-How to give and receive feedback-A leadership approach rooted in grace instead of fear-An effective way of viewing yourself and others in the workforce-A way to be successful while remaining authentic and genuine-A coaching guide to help you understand the importance of personal branding and visibility-A clear path to develop self-confidence by completing actionable tasks that require zero talent-How to set workplace boundaries-An understanding of imposter syndrome and how to overcome the feeling of unworthiness-How to be given a seat at the table, and be asked to stay -A way of identifying your strengths and opportunities while highlighting your blind spots and gaps-When and how to choose your battles-How to overcome perceived career losses

The incredible story of a WWII American POW who gives a face to face eyewitness account of Hitler's escape from Germany on April 30, 1945, the very day he was supposed to be committing suicide in Berlin.

Saddened that her classmate rejects her rainbow painting, Ari seeks advice from her mom about whether brown is a rainbow color. This heartfelt story explores the concept of the rainbow baby through Ari, who happens to be her parents' rainbow baby. A rainbow baby is a baby born after a miscarriage or stillbirth. Prepare for a feel-good, inspirational story for mothers, fathers, and children.

Obsessions is a collection of poems on various topics which touched the author from romance, African American civil rights and racism, pursuing an acting and writing career, self perception and the challenges of legacy, the journey we all maneuver which is our life, and the tragic arcs of the controversial icons Muhammad Ali and OJ Simpson. The author opens a window into his mind and the many subjects which obsess him from an age when much of the future lies ahead and doubts and second thoughts about what is past are hard to ignore. As much as anything, these poems reflect what all human beings ask at one time or another, why are they or anyone else placed on this planet? These verses beg the deeper question, is it helpful to ask or just better to accept what is and move on? Reviews "Obsessions by Chris Haley "stirring poetry collection"A stirring poetry collection that poses questions of desire, fate, and identity. "How do you know who you are?" questions the poet. Through a potential lover's gaze? Through a public persona? Through family history and heritage?Organized in sections; Me, Christmas Suite, Afrocentric, Career, The O.J. Suite, and Brief Thoughts, the poems respond with emotional intensity in The biggest obsession, to analytical detachment in Independence Day. The obsession underlining the book is revealed in the question posed in the most personal, and stunning of the poems, Roots: The part of me. Chris Haley is the nephew of Alex Haley, author of the blockbuster book, Roots: An American Saga, which kicked off the modern genealogy craze. "What do you do to be you?" Chris asks, as might anyone wrestling with a strong family narrative that has framed their life. Well, you can write.Connie Harold, Writer" "We are many, and we are one.">"ability to expose what lingers underneath"Chris Haley's ability to expose what lingers underneath each and every one of our sub-consciousness is beyond comforting; an exhale even. Themes depicted in his beautiful poetry in the form of questions we silently ask ourselves and lovers are brought to surface on these pages. Time passes; we reflect, we regret, we reminisce, we revisit, and we continue to ride the wave called life.- Kashayna Johnson, Actress

Talking to young people about racism can be difficult, particularly when these conversations involve lessons on how to function in a racist society or stay alive during police encounters. Although these talks are necessary, they can also be psychologically damaging, especially for children of color. This book provides guidance on how parental figures can facilitate these hard discussions in a manner that will educate, empower, and instill pride, both before and after the racist event.

My Son's Battle with Drugs and AlcoholAt seven months old, my baby, Mike, takes his first steps.He walks earlier than most children but will his steps take him to the right places?Every few years sets a pattern of wrong choices that lead him further down a road of self-destruction.Each step he takes breaks my heart more and more.What have I done wrong in raising him?I can't open my eyes to another day not knowing if Mike will be dead or alive.How can I face our church congregation wherehis father is called, "Pastor?"

It all begins at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The rapid spread and the number of casualties points to a deadly virus with a long incubation period and a very fast transmission. It immediately draws the attention of the World Health Organization which, following the coronavirus disaster, must at all costs avoid another pandemic. THREE YEARS EARLIER, 33-year-old Cecilia Stein has just sold her business for billions. She now has the time and the money to pursue her true ambition. She joins forces with Cambridge Professor, Dr. Richard Bale and together they assemble a team of up-and-coming scientists who put into motion a bold, covert plan to save humanity from environmental catastrophe. But will they cross the moral lines that define the very essence of human existence? More importantly, should they? Single Spark is set in New York, Philadelphia, London, Athens and Tel Aviv in the present day and deals with the moral conflicts that we, as a species, will inevitably face in the new decade.

How long would you search for the love of your life?Until The Right One Comes Along is a collection of LGBTQIA oriented poems searching for love, happiness, and personal acceptance. Through several pieces the author relates how challenging, wonderful, and bittersweet such a journey can be. If you've ever pined for a perfect romance, you've probably hoped for the right one to come along.REVIEWS"heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and longing.""Until the Right One Comes Along is a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and longing. Haley writes with a raw, honest intensity that looks you directly in the eye as he lays bare his soul. A palpable ache runs through the poems, but Haley doesn't dwell there. While many moments throughout this collection flirt with the edge of despair, an undeniable undercurrent of hope pervades." Karin Kohlmeier, Literary Editor, New York, New York"get a feel of what love is about">"emotional roller coaster""This is less a poetic collection and more of a memoir about the struggle of finding love in a world where instant gratification is prized over longevity and loyalty. He uses prose poems and rhyming verse, though the rhyming verse worked less well when I read it. The prose poems were the stand outs in this collection.This is journey to find love is full of ups and downs, meeting someone who is the right fit but at the wrong time because you don't love yourself enough. Meeting many wrong men to find that they only want a one-night stand.Until the Right One Comes Along by Chris Haley explores the harsh realities of looking for companionship and love in today's world as a LGBTQ+ person, which makes it doubly hard. It's an emotional roller coaster, but ultimately, the message is you must first believe you are worthy of love in order to find it." Serena Agusto-Cox, Poet

Lae Lae and her friends go to a small farm and meet a little Native American girl named Mai and her animal friends. The children learn how the farm operates and how the animals contribute. Sustainable farming is important to Mai's family and the family practices dry land farming. The book also contains indian lore and information about the various indian cultures. The book is for pre school children from 2 - 6 year olds and it includes a story, activities and teachable lessons for children to enjoy. It s one of 10 books in the Lae Lae collection.

2020 was like no other year. COVID-19, an infectious disease that, just a year before, had been completely unknown to the world, drastically changed how we lived and interacted with one another. How do you remember that year? What experiences, images, and emotions do you readily recall and which do you try to forget? Within these pages, sixteen individuals attempt to share their thoughts from that year. They provide tales of loneliness, grief, fear, anxiety, anger, and hope, all while living through a global pandemic.

"For aspiring writer Rachel Ingles finding a dead body was not how she planned on celebrating her promotion. Rachel is an intelligent, easily bored, aspiring writer who runs into trouble at every temp job she takes. Her next assignment at an ATM company is where she lands in the middle of murder, money scams and an ex-cop that she'd rather strangle than enlist to her aid. However, Josh Tanner, her sexy, dynamic boss forces Rachel on a collision course with that same crude, unkempt, callous, drunken ex-cop. He is seething with anger towards her, yet Rachel can't shake him..."