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Christians are warriors for Christ, but we don't fight as the world fights. In 1839, English Author Edward Bulwer-Lytton penned the adage, "The pen is mightier than the sword." What is a writer's place in the war on evil? A writer's words can inspire a reader, but where does the writer go for encouragement, guidance, and inspiration? God gifted writers with a unique passion. Kat Heckenbach of Realm Makers Consortium once said, "...when you have a real passion for novel writing, you're going to get discouraged by the road bumps-because they are in the way of what you so desperately want." How do we handle the road bumps? When an author is staring defeat in the face, he or she needs a weapon to fight back. 40 Weapons of War was written to relate the scriptures to the unique perspective of writers, to give them weapons against the enemy. Jump into a forty day study of the scriptures and how they relate to past, present, and future writers.

Set against the backdrop of Caribbean folklore, Lisa Stringfellow's spellbinding middle grade debut tells of a grieving girl and a vengeful mermaid and will enchant readers who loved Kacen Callender's Hurricane Child or Christian McKay Heidicker's Scary Stories for Young Foxes. Ever since her mother's death, Kela feels every bit as broken as the shards of glass, known as ?mermaid's tears,? that sparkle on the Caribbean beaches of St. Rita. So when Kela and her friend Lissy stumble across an ancient-looking comb in a coral cave, with all she's already lost, Kela can't help but bring home her very own found treasure. Far away, deep in the cold ocean, the mermaid Ophidia can feel that her comb has been taken. And despite her hatred of all humans, her magic requires that she make a bargain: the comb in exchange for a wish.But what Kela wants most is for her mother to be alive. And a wish that big will exact an even bigger price...Don't miss the novel that Newbery-winning author Kelly Barnhill calls ?one of the most promising works of fiction in a long time?!

The follow-up to Erin Sterling's New York Times bestselling hit The Ex Hex features fan favorite Gwyn and the spine-tinglingly handsome Wells Penhallow as they battle a new band of witches and their own magical chemistry.Gwyn Jones is perfectly happy with her life in Graves Glen. She, her mom, and her cousin have formed a new and powerful coven; she's running a successful witchcraft shop, Something Wicked; and she's started mentoring some of the younger witches in town. As Halloween approaches, there's only one problem?Llewellyn ?Wells? Penhallow.Wells has come to Graves Glen to re-establish his family's connection to the town they founded as well as to make a new life for himself after years of being the dutiful son in Wales. When he opens up a shop of his own, Penhallow's, just across the street from Something Wicked, he quickly learns he's gotten more than he bargained for in going up against Gwyn.When their professional competition leads to a very personal?and very hot?kiss, both Wells and Gwyn are determined to stay away from each other, convinced the kiss was just a magical fluke. But when a mysterious new coven of witches come to town and Gwyn's powers begin fading, she and Wells must work together to figure out just what these new witches want and how to restore Gwyn's magic before it's too late.

Discover a path to self-knowledge and transformation with "Desvendando o Eu: Um Caminho Para o Crescimento Pessoal" (Portuguese Edition) by Astrid Auxier. This illuminating book invites you on an odyssey to unravel the depths of your identity. Through insightful perspectives and soul-searching exercises, you will explore the essence of the present moment and understand yourself on a deeper level. Let go of the past, confront anxiety and rumination, and fearlessly address history's echoes as you boldly step into tomorrow's promises. Each chapter guides you to untangle the complexities of your emotions and thoughts. By balancing introspection with exploration, you will gain wisdom that ignites positive change from within. Desvendando o Eu offers practical strategies and ideas to support your personal growth. It speaks to the universal longing for purpose, direction, and fulfillment. This book will be your trusted companion on the path to self-awareness as you harness the power of the present to chart your own course of self-discovery.

A young girl opens her eyes and finds herself hiding behind a dresser in a dark room. She has no idea how she got there. She hears a scream and sees her mother standing in front of a mirror. Suddenly, her mother puts her hand around a man's face, she lifts him with her grip and he levitates above the ground as her nails dig into his face. This was not a dream! Having witnessed this act of violence at the age of two, Martine became severely depressed. After two suicide attempts before the age of fourteen, she had to figure out on her own if she wanted to live or die. At the age of fifteen, Martine found and fell in love with art, by experimenting with painting images from the painful visions in her mind. Throughout the book, she weaves in the poetic narrative paintings that were inspired by her uncentered mind. She intertwines the shadows of the darkness she experienced in her childhood with the light of hope and learned how to help center her mind. The book features 73 beautiful color paintings and 9 calligraphy.

Set sail with "The Golden Gull" into uncharted realms of reality.Journey through a tapestry of historical fantasy, dystopian futures, and vivid science fiction, all bound by the enigmatic Golden Gull. After a shipwreck, Raama discovers the Caves of Chaos, where orbs of light reveal the ship's tales across dimensions and time. From a heart-pounding encounter with a Celtic deity to a touching tale of timeless love, the ship's legend endures.Yet, as Raama delves deeper, he grapples with memories and the allure of altering fate. He soon realizes that peace isn't about changing the past but accepting it."The Golden Gull" beckons adventurers to embark on an odyssey spanning existence, reflecting on ancient wisdom, and acknowledging inner strength. This anthology isn't just tales; it's a compass to the unknown. Answer the call and dive into the vast expanse of imagination!

In a magical realm on the brink of war, the fae of the once-powerful Clan Moraine fight to maintain a fragile peace. But when a traitor conspires to destroy them from within, human and fae must work together to save the world.

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Amerie’s dazzling, satirical adult debut tells the story of a Black man who walks into the light…to find himself in Los Angeles, where he becomes an instant celebrity for being the first visible and verifiable ghost. John’s House provides all he needs. Surrounded by a vast, beautiful ocean under a void of sky, the House is John’s haven. He is alone, but never lonely; he is here now, but neither remembers nor longs for a before. In his House, John is safe and untroubled.But then a terrible shadow creature breaks in—and it wants him out. Pushed from the House, John falls into the light…And finds himself in modern-day Los Angeles, the first person to ever come back from the other side. Though he has no memory of his past life, or even how he died, everyone wants to know more about the Black man who has returned from the dead—is he the second coming? A hoax? Or something beyond explanation? Soon he has brand deals, TV interviews, and politicians aiming to use him for their agendas, yet all John wants is to go home.But going home will require, most unfortunately, help. In search of a way back, John grudgingly joins forces with a mystic holding dubious qualifications, a hard-edged publicist bent on making him famous, and an aspiring actress who is unsettlingly familiar. With this ragtag band of allies, John begins a journey to find his House on the ocean—but getting there will prove more complicated than he imagined, for it will require not only trusting in someone other than himself, but will mean uncovering painful truths about who John was in life and, perhaps most difficult, who he must become.A gorgeous, tender story of hope, sacrifice, and what it means to be human, This Is Not a Ghost Story introduces an astonishing new voice in literary fiction.

A heartrending and beautiful trilingual book that gives voice to the children of war-torn Ukraine, interspersed with moving works of art. What is it like to be a child living in a country under siege-or living in a foreign city or land far from everything you have known and loved? In this moving and unforgettable book, Ukraine's children speak out about growing up in amid the violence, terror, and death of war. Through the Eyes of Children is a collection of children's quotes paired with evocative color artwork. Each quote appears in Cyrillic, transliterated Ukrainian, and English, making the book a tool for both language learning and language preservation. Each copy sold funds a week's mental health assistance for a Ukrainian child.

"From the host of the beloved podcast The Comfy Cozy Witch comes an accessible two-color illustrated guide resonant with cozy fall vibes, featuring spells, recipes, meditations, and practices to bring good magic into your daily life. Whether you're a novice curious about witchcraft but aren't sure where to start, or a seasoned witch interested in deepening your practice, this warm, accessible, and nurturing interactive guide shows you the way. The Comfy Cozy Witch's Guide to Making Magic in Your Everyday Life combines the practical charm of The Little Book of Hygge with the down to earth wisdom of The Spell Book for New Witches and the practical advice of Grimoire Girl, Drawn from decades of popular podcaster Jennie Blonde's experience, she shares seven tenets to help you begin and develop your own authentic practice."--

"There are many women like Belén whose names we don’t know, but whose stories are just as important. An uplifting chronicle of one woman’s fight for justice."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Foreword by Margaret AtwoodThe heartbreaking true story of an Argentinian woman imprisoned for having a miscarriage—an injustice that galvanized a feminist movement and became a global rallying cry in the fight for reproductive rights.In 2014, Belén, a twenty-five-year-old woman living in rural Argentina, went to the hospital for a stomachache—and soon found herself in prison. While at the hospital she had a miscarriage—without knowing she was pregnant. Because of the nation’s repressive laws surrounding abortion and reproductive rights, the doctors were forced to report her to the authorities. Despite her protestations, Belén was convicted and sentenced to two years for homicide.Belén’s imprisonment is a glaring example of how women’s health care has become increasingly criminalized, putting the most vulnerable—BIPOC, rural, and low-income—women at greater risk of prosecution. Belén’s cause became the centerpiece of a movement to achieve greater protections for all women. After two failed attempts to clear her name, Belén met feminist lawyer Soledad Deza, who quickly rallied Amnesty International and ignited an international feminist movement around #niunamas—not one more—symbolized by thousands of demonstrators around the globe donning white masks, the same kind of mask Belén wore when leaving prison. The #niunamas movement was instrumental in pressuring Argentine president Alberto Fernández to decriminalize abortion in 2021. In this gripping and personal account of the case and its impact on local law, Ana Correa, one of Argentina’s leading journalists and activists, makes clear that what happened to Belén could happen to any woman—and that we all have the power to raise our collective voices and demand change.Translated by Julia Sanches

"Author S.A. Cosby meets Netflix blockbuster Money Heist in the first novel by New York Times bestselling author and global superstar Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, who confidently charts the journeys of Nia Robinson, a Texas ranger who is on the hunt for wily bank robber Desmond Roberts in this high-tension, fast-moving page turner about power, equity, and revenge"--

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER!“Nicole Avant gives a raw and courageous look into how she found the light in her darkest moment. She reminds us that grief is different for everyone, and we have the power to move through it in our own unique way.” —Cleo Wade, New York Times Bestselling Author“A love song to a great woman told through the eyes of the great woman she created.”—Tyler PerryThe USA Today bestseller, a spirit-lifting memoir on how to turn pain into purpose, how to live always in gratitude, and how to face down tragedy and turn it into love.Nicole Avant—diplomat, philanthropist, filmmaker—grew up surrounded by some of the most extraordinary artists of our time: Bill Withers, Oprah Winfrey, Quincy Jones, Sidney Poitier. Her parents—entertainment mogul, Clarence Avant, and legendary philanthropist, Jacqueline Avant—turned their home into a place of refuge and inspiration for a generation of geniuses. Nicole drew on that magical upbringing to create a stellar career in the music business, become the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas, and produce critically acclaimed award-winning films and documentaries. Then, an unthinkable tragedy struck: her mother was fatally shot in December 2021.In this searing and inspiring memoir, Nicole turns the pain of her family’s loss into the fuel that pushes her forward into an even more committed life of love and activism: “We can’t banish evil,” she writes. “We have to learn to swim through trauma and live for all of those who can’t.” Turning tragedy into inspiration, Think You’ll Be Happy—her mom’s last words to Nicole—provides a roadmap for anyone working to remain positive and anchored in hope.

The essential guide for gift-giving that makes our dearest feel loved and offers deep and lasting connection—from the author of the bestselling Letters to My Grandchild and creator of the “Letters to . . .” seriesRiddled with obligation, expense, and waste, gifts are often reduced in our consumeristic culture to products for purchase. We all want to give good gifts—but how?In This Is for You, artist and bestselling author Lea Redmond casts a vision for gift-giving as you’ve never seen it before. At their best, she proposes, gift-giving and receiving are an opportunity to practice relational care at every scale for the wellbeing of people and planet.“Gifts are relationships in miniature,” Redmond writes—a way to honor the spaces between us and practice the best of our humanity. Beyond the usual gift guide, This Is for You is a manifesto on open-hearted living that can enrich our relationships and awaken us to the world and its inherent abundance. With inspired ideas and stories that sparkle, Redmond empowers you to be generous in your kinkeeping, courageous in your connection, and surprised by your own capacity for creativity. Whether you’re searching for a great gift for a birthday, holiday, anniversary, wedding, or “just because,” This Is for You offers:Practical prompts for composing gift ideas your loved ones will cherishTips for surprises, wrapping, and wish lists that workCreative ideas for keeping within your budget as well as no-cost gift ideasPractical guidance on how to respond to an unwanted giftThis Is for You is delightfully illustrated with the author’s line drawings throughout.

In this sure-to-be-headline-making book, the legendary Mossad director likened to the real-life James Bond explains how Israel has not only survived by thrived—and will continue to do so despite seemingly insurmountable odds.  A ninth-generation Israeli-born Jew, Yossi Cohen has dedicated his life to defending his nation. In this exhilarating book he unveils the clandestine strategies that have enabled Israel to not just survive but flourish since its founding in 1949, despite being surrounded and attacked by deadly adversaries. The Sword of Freedom is an eye-opening insider's look into Israel’s transformation from a beleaguered nation to a formidable presence on the global stage.Israel's prosperity is rooted in smart strategies, carefully chosen alliances, and a society-wide understanding that there is no Plan B for the Jewish people. “It’s the job of the Israeli defense establishment to do whatever it can to put off the next war for as long as possible,” Cohen explains, “including using covert means.” Drawing from his vast experience in intelligence and national security, Cohen chronicles how Israel has consistently turned adversity into opportunity, brilliantly leveraging limited resources to maximum effect, using a range of strategies including:Questioning all information from all sourcesFocusing on human intelligence (HUMINT) over other forms of spy craftWinning before the battle begins by instilling fear in enemiesMaintaining working relationships with challenging allies, including Russia and Saudi ArabiaA testament to his unwavering commitment to truth, accountability, and the use of decisive action, The Sword of Freedom celebrates Israel’s victories and presents a road map for winning in the future.

WINNER 2024 NAACP IMAGE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORK BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHYAn engrossing social history of the unsinkable Mollie Moon, the stylish founder of the National Urban League Guild and fundraiser extraordinaire who reigned over the glittering "Beaux Arts Ball,” the social event of New York and Harlem society for fifty years—a glamorous soiree rivaling today’s Met Gala, drawing America’s wealthy and cultured, both Black and white.Our Secret Society brilliantly illuminates a little known yet highly significant aspect of the civil rights movement that has been long overlooked—the powerhouse fundraising effort that supported the movement—the luncheons, galas, cabarets, and traveling exhibitions attended by middle-class and working-class Black families, the Negro press, and titans of industry, including Winthrop Rockefeller.No one knew this world better or ruled over it with more authority than Mollie Moon. With her husband Henry Lee Moon, the longtime publicist for the NAACP, Mollie became half of one of the most influential couples of the period. Vivacious and intellectually curious, Mollie frequently hosted political salons attended by guests ranging from Langston Hughes to Lorraine Hansberry. As the president of the National Urban League Guild, the fundraising arm of the National Urban League; Mollie raised millions to fund grassroots activists battling for economic justice and racial equality. She was a force behind the mutual aid network that connected Black churches, domestic and blue-collar laborers, social clubs, and sororities and fraternities across the country.Historian and cultural critic Tanisha C. Ford brings Mollie into focus as never before, charting her rise from Jim Crow Mississippi to doyenne of Manhattan and Harlem, where she became one of the most influential philanthropists of her time—a woman feared, resented, yet widely respected. She chronicles Mollie’s larger-than-life antics through exhaustive research, never-before-revealed letters, and dozens of interviews.Our Secret Society ushers us into a world with its own rhythm and rules, led by its own Who’s Who of African Americans in politics, sports, business, and entertainment. It is both a searing portrait of a remarkable period in America, spanning from the early 1930s through the late 1960s, and a strategic economic blueprint today’s activists can emulate.Our Secret Society includes 16 pages of never-before-seen photographs.

"A sumptuous tapestry of magic spells and memories."-Los Angeles TimesA stunning collection of spells and stories to infuse our lives with ritual, history, and magic from the visionary artist and infamous witch Bri Luna, founder and creative director of "The Hoodwitch"Blood Sex Magic is an invitation and an awakening-a guide to a life of connection to self and spirit, to seen and unseen realms, and to magical traditions past and future. Born with both Mexican/Indigenous and African roots, Bri Luna honors the traditions of tarot, nature, and root working, and celebrates magic that is "from dirt and blood, jewels and bones, moon and sun."Full of stunning photography and color illustrations, and brimming with incantations, spells, stories, vignettes, and warnings, Blood Sex Magic is divided into three sections:BLOOD uncovers Bri's roots, with guides on setting boundaries, protection, and honoring the deadSEX reveals the art of love magic and celebrates the goddess, lust, and femininity, with spells for seduction and reclaiming your powerMAGIC offers meaningful daily rituals, including those for self-love, peace, beauty, and prosperityAn instant classic and timeless resource for both new and experienced witches alike, this beautiful collection shows us how to access the untapped magic within and encourages us to see and channel that same magic in the world around us.

A spectacular graphic novel about the life and times of the legendary Fela Kuti—the Pan-African frontman, multi-instrumentalist, sociopolitical powerhouse, and father of Afrobeat. In this bold and striking graphic novel, artist Jibola Fagbamiye and writer Conor McCreery team up to tell the remarkable origin story of one of Nigeria’s most famous sons, the King of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti, who rose to superstardom with his band Africa 70 in the 1970s, during a charged political period for his nation.A once-in-a-lifetime musical talent who innovated the musical genre Afrobeat, Fela was also an outspoken critic of the Nigerian military regime. Fela focuses on a pivotal moment in his life, when he and his mother Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the renowned Nigerian suffrage activist, were ruthlessly attacked in their own home by soldiers who suffered no repercussions for their violence. It also explores Fela’s complex relationship with women, including his mother and Sandra Izsadore, the American singer and activist who revitalize and inspired him. Over the course of his life, Fela married 27 women, fathered numerous children, and founded the Kalakuta Republic commune, where he and his band lived, declaring themselves independent from military rule.As rich and original as its subject, Fela complements the historical with the surreal, featuring parallel dream world sequences, set between this realm and the next, in which Fela receives visions about his future and the dangerous path he will have to walk.Chronicling Fela’s perilous journey to capture his destiny—to become the King of Afrobeat, and to advocate for Pan-African unity in the face of European imperialism and white supremacy—this masterful biographical graphic novel celebrates this enduring legend and his legacy, offering inspiration for our own troubled time.

Oma and the Prince is a unique African fairytale that follows the journey of Oma, a poor girl with a rare skin disease. Oma was ridiculed not only because of her skin, but because she aimed high. This fairytale encourages its readers to dream big and chase those dreams. It covers social topics such as bullying, self-advocacy, and diversity. Along with following their dreams, readers learn that the beauty that really matters is inner beauty.

Football is the heartbeat of Brownwood, Texas. Every Friday night for as long as assistant principal Tylene Wilson can re-member, the entire town has gathered in the stands, cheering their boys on. Each September brings with it the hope of a good season and a sense of unity and optimism.Now, the war has changed everything. Most of the Brownwood men over eighteen and under forty-five are off fighting, and in a small town the possibilities are limited. Could this mean a season without football? But no one counted on Tylene, who learned the game at her daddy's knee. She knows more about it than most men, so she does the unthinkable, convincing the school to let her take on the job of coach.Faced with extreme opposition?by the press, the community, rival coaches, and referees and even the players themselves?Tylene remains resolute. And when her boys rally around her, she leads the team and the town to a Friday night and a subsequent season they will never forget.

This is the 10th anniversary 3rd printing of Beyond Belief, first published 2013, now with a new Preface and updated content/links.Finally, a daily reflection book for everyone; Rebellion Dogs Publishing offers Beyond Belief: Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life, the first secular daily reflection book written in a contemporary language for today's addicts and alcoholics in recovery.Nothing is sacred and nothing is forbidden; we draw from classic and contemporary 12-Step and the broader peer-to-peer recovery wisdom, Beyond Belief explores philosophy, psychology, entertainment, art, spirituality, skeptical inquiry and the uncanny wisdom of people in recovery from addiction and mental health. Available from Rebellion Dogs Publishing website and your favorite online or brick-and-mortar retailer in eBook, paperback AND NOW, Hard Cover, Beyond Belief is not anti-religious, but candidly secular (non-religious). In a new era of recovery, this book has becoming a "go-to" for online and in-person groups and for individual reflection.Ernie Kurtz, PhD from The Forward, "The book is aimed at a general 12-Step readership, but it is mindful that there heretofore exist no such aids for unbelievers, freethinkers, and the unconventionally spiritual. Given that the latest Pew Research survey found that twenty percent of the American people list their religious affiliation as 'None, ' it is certainly time that the Recovery world took into consideration this population's needs. Beyond Belief addresses that need in a confident, non-aggressive way. I doubt that any believer will find anything objectionable in its pages. This believer, for one, finds much that is spiritually helpful."

"Makeda Hicks has lost her job and her girlfriend in one fell swoop. The last thing she's in the mood for is to rehash the story of her grandmother's infamous summer fling with a runaway prince from Ibarania, or the investigator from the World Federation of Monarchies tasked with searching for Ibarania's missing heir. Yet when Beznaria Chetchevaliere crashes into her life, the sleek and sexy investigator exudes exactly the kind of chaos that organized and efficient Makeda finds irresistible, even if Bez is determined to drag her into a world of royal duty Makeda wants nothing to do with. When a threat to her grandmother's livelihood pushes Makeda to agree to return to Ibarania, Bez takes her on a transatlantic adventure with a crew of lovable weirdos, a fake marriage, and one-bed hijinks on the high seas. When they finally make it to Ibarania, they realize there's more at stake than just cash and crown, and Makeda must learn what it means to fight for what she desires and not what she feels bound to by duty."--Provided by publisher.

Caldecott Honor–winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page's brilliantly illustrated exploration of the very unique nature of frogs. Now available in paperback.Perfect for fans of The Beetle Book and young readers looking for nonfiction about this perennially fascinating animal.Long legs, sticky tongues, big round eyes, and other dazzling features—what's not to love about frogs? Explore one of the world's most diverse—and threatened—animals. With more than five thousand different frog species on the planet, in every color of the rainbow and a vast number of vivid patterns, no creatures are more fascinating to learn about or look at. Jenkins and Page present a stunning array of these intriguing amphibians and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive.