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Author Renee R. White shares her profound story of living in the midst of abuse, bullying, and sexual struggle until an altar call beckoned her back home to God's grace. Going through childhood with bullying and daily fights up and down 14th Parkwood to Swan Street, author Renee R. White feels that she entered hardship very early in life. Throughout her personal memoir, she recounts how sexual struggles and abuse led to her facing many unplanned pregnancies as a teenager and a young woman. By the time she was 21, White had gone through five abortions and one birth. Through a series of calls from what White believes could only be the voice of God, she made her way through re-baptism, an altar counselor class, a discipleship program, and finally moved into preaching her story from the pulpit at a women's conference in Northeast DC. From Creepin 2 Preachin will resonate with teen girls and young women who face similar struggles with sexual abuse, domestic violence, bullying, abortion, and sexual addiction. Offering a guiding ray of hope to those young women who might feel lost and alone, From Creepin 2 Preachin reminds readers that God can call anyone out of darkness to serve His mission. Author Renee R. White shares her story with readers to show how God can make the broken pieces of a life come together into a beautiful picture.

Becoming a hired killer was not in Robert Madigan's plan when he began his medical career at The University of Pennsylvania in 1935. He had pledged to help save lives, not take them. But finding himself thrust into a desperate situation after his father's death left his mother and younger siblings with no financial support, he accepts a sinister offer to become a hitman for Gavin Noel, a man he meets through one of the medical school professors. To help carry out the murderous plot, Madigan enlists the help of his friends, Samuel Moore, an aspiring medical doctor, and Clark Magnusson, who's studying to become a psychologist. Together they carefully craft a diabolical plan to do away with the victims their employer has chosen. Like an actor preparing for the movie role of a lifetime, Madigan begins to assume the personality of a twisted alter ego, tweaking their plan to allow the victims a choice in their demise - death by bullet or by lethal injection."The Good Doctors", as the friends call themselves, began their career paths intending to use their talents for good, but let desperation and greed cloud their vision and take over. They even seem proud of their ability to carry out this bizarre assignment as they devise their plans.But Robert is plunged into a world of criminals, betrayal, and powerful men who consider themselves gods. There's no turning back now, and Robert must find out who is worthy of his trust, and who is plotting to destroy everything he cares about.

Quincy's little brother Duffy has decided it is his turn to step into the spotlight and share his story. Duffy openly talks about his rough start in life, as he adjusted from the rough and uncaring world of puppy mills into a loving family of his own. This story, like his brother Quincy's book, is a mostly true memoir and follows Duffy from puppyhood through his transition to the Rainbow Bridge. Along the way we watch as he adjusts to family life, terrorizes his little sister, and is shocked when another pup joins the family.

The Pursuit of Wisdom is a collection of 366 deep philosophies meant to set your mind in motion, a unique meditative tool that gives you a different thought for each day of the entire year, upon which you can profoundly reflect. As you arise from a good night's rest, each passage will help you start your day in a heavenly state of mind, and later will help you to lie down at night and go to sleep in peace. They will broaden your horizon regarding morals and the way to live. There is an innate well of knowledge and wisdom deep inside each of us. Reflecting on the passages in this book, you will feel your inner truth emerge and identify your true self. You will gain control of your reality as you meditate on your beliefs about the origin of the world, the power of mind and soul, political power, ethical conduct, your relationship with the Creator of the universe, and the infinite power of the mind. What you think about, you will become. Whatever you want in life, you can create into reality. When you become aligned with the Source, being one mind and soul, everything you do will be an inspired action. The universe will unfold ways and opportunities for you to complete your objectives to achieve your ultimate goals. The 366 reflective passages in this book will feed your spirit the inspiration you deserve in order to live a rich and fulfilling life.

When Lance Corbin, A marine serving in the war against Iraq, finds a dog in the woods with mysterious glowing bite marks on his neck, his whole life changes.When Lance restores the dog back to health in secret, over time the dog shows his supernatural ability to turn into a three-headed-monstrous-hound with powers unimaginable.After his time in the service is up and he is honorably discharged, he takes the dog home with him to his wife Scarlet and together they name him Hades. Overtime, Hades sets them on an adventure, making them see things they never thought were possible or existed.As Scarlet and Lance fight through the Zombie Apocalypse, trying to survive, they are sent into a word of the supernatural as well as Azazel the fallen Angel waits for the right moment to strike and summons Lucifer out of his prison to unleash great evil upon the world, causing Armageddon and forcing them and several other to stop him before it is too late as Gods presumed dead.

In Loren Gonzalez's compelling novel, Together Forever, you'll meet Jo, a strong-willed young girl whose life is entwined with the farm animals she holds dear. But when life's inevitable challenges threaten to unsettle her tranquil world, Jo's resilience and determination are put to the ultimate test.Navigating the complexities of friendships, Jo discovers their unpredictable nature as she faces hurdles that push her beyond her comfort zone. Striving for her ideal world, she's forced to question if everything can indeed be the way she wants it to be.In this stirring narrative, Together Forever unfolds the raw realities and endearing moments of Jo's life, weaving a poignant tale of endurance and strength. Guided by the beacon of kindness, this heartwarming story inspires its readers to embrace diversity and to extend a hand of friendship to all, regardless of their differences.Can Jo withstand the trials life throws at her, or will she reconsider what it means to have everything the way she wants it? Immerse yourself in Jo's journey and discover the power of determination, the importance of acceptance, and the beauty of unwavering friendship.

Written by technology industry veteran, Pankaj Prasoon, Leadingwith Purpose teaches aspiring leaders and current managers how to promote a motivated culture in the workplace.Develop the mindset of a growth-focused leader, learning tools for successful self-reflection that guide you toward proactive changes in your organization. By defining your values and assessing how your leadership style aligns with them, you can become empowered in your purpose-which in turn helps you sculpt an enthusiastic community throughout your team.With actionable strategies and a deeply experienced hand on the rudder, Leading with Purpose is an unmissable read for those who aim to make a lasting impact in their fields.

Author Bill Grimm shares creative techniques for businesspeople to build success now. Through his lived experiences, he shares the best tips for achieving goals and realizing every ambitious dream into a reality. If anyone understands how to build resilience, it's Bill Grimm. His less-than-nurturing childhood put obstacle after obstacle in front of his feet-obstacles that Bill learned to overcome. But surviving childhood challenges and making multi-million dollar deals isn't a shift that happens overnight. No, Bill spent a good portion of his adolescence and young adult life learning lessons that would propel him to success in future years.In Attitude of Resilience: How to Get Energized and Thrive, readers will get an in-depth look at strategies from Bill in an easy-to-follow guidebook. ● You'll build a foundation that hinges on mental toughness and learning the value of goals. ● Through the preparation process, Bill treats readers to significant experiences in his life that foreshadowed or taught lessons he needed to prepare for success. ● Moving to career skills, processes, and systems, find the value in adopting and mastering sales skills and understand how networking is more than schmoozing the right person. ● When periods of change come about, learn how to roll with the waves rather than crumble under the crash. ● In entrepreneurism, come to understand the most powerful marketing tool and how to create a business concept. ● Finally, Bill illustrates the importance of financial statements before following up in an actionable epilogue of how his advice can help readers. Says Bill, "This book is the perfect guide for all those who are beginning to-or are already-grappling with building a long, successful career."

Jefferson Murphy, author of The Carpenter's Apprentice trilogy, is a former Combat Medic who served with the U.S. Army's 2nd Battalion, 32nd Artillery in the former Republic of South Vietnam from June 1969 to June 1970.Jefferson is a poet, singer-songwriter, photographer, sketch artist and a non-denominational street preacher/evangelist. This poet from Pelham, NY continues to perform his God-given songs in churches and at open mic nights in various locations in the Wendell, NC area and venues in Upstate, NY.Testimony of a Pelhamite, Jefferson's latest work gathers from the poetry, music and experiences of life during his years in Pelham, NY. These compilations illuminate the events and personalities that shaped the growth of Jefferson's artistic talents and maturation of his theological foundation.

As the only Black male superintendent in the state of Oregon for the past eight years, Dr. Coakley writes a memoir that covers his pathway to becoming a superintendent and gives flowers to those who inspired, encouraged, and supported him. Dr. Paul Coakley's groundbreaking memoir provides a unique perspective on education at all levels. As a counter-narrative to the traditional experiences shared by most educators, this book addresses life choices, racism, overcoming barriers, and removing obstacles, as well as learning, growing, giving back, and leaving a legacy.Unlike most books in the current market that focus on research, instruction, or process, Dr. Coakley's memoir shares a plethora of distinct experiences that have begotten his own personal and professional growth. A Reason for Every Season: Memoirs of A Black Superintendent in America is a collection of stories, personal experiences, and life lessons that have guided Dr. Coakley's development as a leader in education. Readers will revel in his stories and pull actionable insights from their own self-reflection - as well as topics that Dr. Coakley introduces relevant to their personal journeys. Perfect for aspiring educators, teachers, educational leaders, principals, superintendents, and community leaders, A Reason for Every Season: Memoirs of A Black Superintendent in America is a great addition to the bookshelves of those in the education system. It's also a great pick for those who work with school districts, as well as People of Color, and leaders for equity.

Journey into a world of grandmas and explore the delightful diversity of their grandbaby-given names! Discover the joy and importance of a grandma's name in Lisa A. Boone's heartfelt children's book, Moppie is a Funny Name. Welcome to the multicultural world of grandmas, each as unique as the name they're given by their grandbabies! This book is an enchanting exploration of love, family, and the wonderful diversity of grandparent names across cultures. Join Maddie, a delightful young girl with a big decision to make. She's on a mission to find the perfect name for her grandma, and she wants it to be as special as the grandma herself. Meet grandmas from various cultures, each eagerly awaiting their unique grandma name. Will Maddie find the perfect name for her own grandma? You'll see why the name you pick for your grandma is so important. Is there a Moppie in your house too? Written in delightful prose and packed with charming illustrations, Moppie is a Funny Name is more than a book; it's a celebration of the grandparent-grandchild bond. It teaches children the significance of family, culture, and tradition, wrapped in a heartwarming story that is sure to resonate with kids and adults alike. An essential addition to every child's library, this book sparks conversations about cultural diversity and family values. It's an excellent resource for parents, educators, and of course, future grandmas! Get ready to embrace the joy of family with Moppie is a Funny Name.

This is a story about friends that meet, and form a bond that leads to love and loyalty as their families grow in unity. It began in 1948. Lex and Brad became friends when they discovered similar interests of patriotism and airplanes while they are seniors in high school; Lex was a mechanic in the Air National Guard, and Brad was a clerk in the Marine Air Corps reserves in Birmingham. The bond was sealed when they joined the Air Force, and spent eighteen months together in Germany before returning home.Lynn and Ann met in Talladega high school with similar interests in nursing; they grew closer when they became roommates while student nurses in St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham.The bond grows unbreakable during their emotional dating, romancing, heartbreaks, double wedding, family gatherings, and flying.

Unravel the Intricacies of a Tumultuous Mother-Daughter Bond: A Riveting Dive into the Depths of Mental Illness Along For the Ride: A Psychological Roller Coaster is a raw, unflinching exploration into the psyche of a family torn apart by the unpredictable tempest of mental illness. Through Janice Hall's evocative narration, readers are transported into the tumultuous world of her mother, Nancy. From a shimmering childhood tainted with early signs of psychological disturbances to a turbulent adulthood marked by manipulation, charm, and wrath, Nancy's journey is a complex mosaic of light and shadows. The memoir unravels the tale of Nancy, who metamorphosed from a vivacious child to a rebellious teen, and eventually into an enigmatic adult. Harnessing her captivating beauty and magnetism, she carved a path paved with enchantment and peril, drawing people into her web, only to entangle them in a vortex of emotional upheavals. Central to this storm is her daughter, Janice, who bore the brunt of her mercurial moods, oscillating between moments of affectionate bonding and terrifying confrontations. Yet, beneath the riveting recounting of familial traumas lies a profound reflection on the intricate ties that bind, the resilience of the human spirit, and the pervasive impact of mental illness. Janice's tale isn't just about survival, but about understanding, coping, and finding a way to love amidst chaos. Her story illuminates the indomitable power of hope, even in the face of the darkest adversities.

New Mexico, 1959. At the edge of a seemingly infinite desert, Fender Lee navigates life as an ex-con, a master mechanic, and a guitar prodigy in a tiny town. He runs the Last Chance, a lonely service station where dreams shimmer in the heat waves rising from the asphalt. Fender loves Ruby, the town's diner waitress, but she's tied to Chigger, the local tough. It's a love triangle locked in an arid stalemate... until destiny blows in with a freak storm.Along with the storm, a stranger strolls into town, setting in motion a cosmic series of events leading to Fender's salvation. As the dust settles, Fender learns that the quiet life can be the most thunderous, and that love can resonate in the strangest corners. With echoes of 1950s Americana and hints of the coming 1960s tumult, The Tall Tales of Fender Lee explores the gentle rhythm and thrilling disruptions of life on the cusp of change.

A memoir of my journey assembling puzzles during the Covid-19 pandemic (and throughout my life). This book also offers some self-help tips from my 77-years of life as I tie in the lessons I learned from "Puzzling" to the lessons I've learned in life.

Amid the numerous challenges the United States faces, possibly the greatest of all is overcoming the tremendous swamp of corruption that lines the streets and chambers of Washington D.C.With pointed wisdom, army veteran Homer W. Worrell, author of Culture Shock, writes this incredibly important book that exposes the mechanics of political lobbying. When officials are elected, their continued success depends on their relationships with wealthy donors. These big money donors who contribute to election campaigns thus have the ability to control the future of the nation, an unfortunately entirely legal process that takes democracy out of the hands of the American people. Worrell writes with a great and somber understanding of the processes that drive elections. Americans of voting age will benefit from reading this challenging book that reveals the true nature of our country's machine, offering powerful ideas for a better way forward.

Widower and father Gary Weber pretends to have life together, but he has a secret that he can't shake. When his niece Karen makes her way into his life, his secret becomes a crisis.Gary Weber, a widower and father of two older children, strives to maintain an appearance of normalcy. Internally though, Gary struggles with a deep-seated issue he had kept to himself. While he fights to maintain his all-together façade, his niece, Karen, enters his orderly life wreaking havoc and exacerbating his inner turmoil. Street smart and incredibly persuasive, Karen easily manipulates the people around her, including her boyfriend, who becomes reliant on her.Keren's invincibility shatters when she lets her guard down. As a result, she encounters a delusional character that will disrupt her plans and change the course of her life. As Gary's issues escalate into a crisis, and Karen is left in disarray, they both must face the dark truth and find the strength to endure.Fans of suspense and family drama will be delighted reading this tense coming-of-age thriller. Web of Deception examines the methods we use to deceive and the effects it leaves behind.

Author Bill Grimm shares creative techniques for businesspeople to build success now. Through his lived experiences, he shares the best tips for achieving goals and realizing every ambitious dream into a reality. If anyone understands how to build resilience, it's Bill Grimm. His less-than-nurturing childhood put obstacle after obstacle in front of his feet-obstacles that Bill learned to overcome. But surviving childhood challenges and making multi-million dollar deals isn't a shift that happens overnight. No, Bill spent a good portion of his adolescence and young adult life learning lessons that would propel him to success in future years.In Attitude of Resilience: How to Get Energized and Thrive, readers will get an in-depth look at strategies from Bill in an easy-to-follow guidebook. ¿ You'll build a foundation that hinges on mental toughness and learning the value of goals. ¿ Through the preparation process, Bill treats readers to significant experiences in his life that foreshadowed or taught lessons he needed to prepare for success. ¿ Moving to career skills, processes, and systems, find the value in adopting and mastering sales skills and understand how networking is more than schmoozing the right person. ¿ When periods of change come about, learn how to roll with the waves rather than crumble under the crash. ¿ In entrepreneurism, come to understand the most powerful marketing tool and how to create a business concept. ¿ Finally, Bill illustrates the importance of financial statements before following up in an actionable epilogue of how his advice can help readers. Says Bill, "This book is the perfect guide for all those who are beginning to-or are already-grappling with building a long, successful career."