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Jazmine is a young girl with a lot of opinions, and confidence. Jazmine questions whether or not it is better to know about stereotypes. Join Jazmine as she examines her life and plans for the future, and realizes some of the stereotypes black girls and women face. Focus on STEM careers.

This is my true story of what happened when I was living in a seaside town in England. He was a rich, powerful, businessman who always got what he wanted, and unfortunately what he wanted was me. I was physically and mentally abused for nearly nine years. The fear and the trauma of the beatings was so intense I still have flashbacks all these years later.

A small poem book about anxiety.

Some trouble is brewing on Walton's Mountain, but John-Boy, Jim-Bob and their family are going to set it right. When strangers arrive on the mountain John-Boy has to put down his books for once and take action before it's too late. John-Boy unites his country-folk family and plans a come-up-ins to deal with the threat. A gory horror parody based on the Waltons.

Seventeen-year-old Ruth Squire's fiance, the love of her life, disappears on their wedding day, and it's up to her to find him. A blue feather is the only clue she has, which leads her down on the docks to a seedy nightclub. The risk to save Peter Kirby is enormous. Can she rescue him, or will she only put him into deeper danger? Disguised as a jazz singer, Ruth steps on the stage, knowing her life is on the line.... Knowing she may never escape....

A collection of inspirational poems. ACHE - because Anxiety Can Hurt Everyone.

A book of assorted poems about life.

In the small town of Abbott Creek, mystery is as much a part of daily life as the sweet shop's pumpkin pies. Katie Chupp spends her days at the sweet shop...baking for the upcoming holidays and enjoying the changing seasons. Thanksgiving is approaching and the residents of Abbott Creek are preparing to give thanks for their blessings. But between fielding questions from every person in town who is desperate to find out where Mrs. Simpkins has gone, to finding extra help for the busy holiday season, Katie's blessings this year are being outweighed by her problems.

Hoping to leave the past behind, Shelly gets in her car and starts driving. But in running away from her life, Shelly gets an adventure she never expects. It all begins with a strange voice on the radio....

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Expressions and hear poems to think about and talk about.

James rescued Mariah from the worst moment of her life, but that night still affects her life 10 years later. After what happened to Mariah that night, she’ll never be whole again, and she has to keep moving. Then the hero who saved her walks back into her life, and she agrees to couch surf at his place during the holidays.

You’re not alone. Hollow words for any tender soul smiling through the day while hiding a deep sense of loneliness. For such a soul - like Dawn Downey - the friendliest encounter is an exercise in alienation. In her essay titled "A Traveler's Tale", she describes a stroll through her neighborhood.

Author Melissa Dawn shares the story of how she navigated a difficult life journey to successfully create a meaningful life and business that is heart-led and joy-inspired. Discover the practical steps and key strategies she used to transform failures to create an orgasmically joyful life and business. I Attract What I Am is a healing and informative book that will provide you with an inspirational lifeline.

Do you know a controlling person? Do you worry about sexual assault or bullies? In Someone You Know, relationship expert Dara Connolly provides an easy, profound, and entertaining listen to help you attract positive people and avoid the bad ones. Learn tools to handle bullies, mean girls, and avoid sexual assault predators or abusive relationships before it's too late. This book is endorsed by counselors, doctors, police, and moms.

As a champion, Fall fights for the side of good, until that moment when he doesn’t. Chaos needs attention, too, or the universe tilts out of balance. Now incarcerated, they press for Fall’s confession: Why did he do it? Can his actions make up for his heinous crime and let good once again triumph over what he has done?

He is Loki, Norse god of mischief, and he's been paroled to earth with the mission of sending transdimensional beings back to their home realms in order to save humanity. His life isn't cushy, so it's a good thing he's rich. Still, he has his problems. He discovers there are nasty little gnomes living in traffic lights. He finds out his personal assistant is more than he claims to be, possibly an embezzler. If that weren't enough, his son, who doesn't know about the conditions of Loki's parole, arrives in town. How is Loki supposed to entertain with limited powers?

Local folklore in the bayous of Louisiana states that Claire’s House once stood on a special plot of land. Many men perished trying to own it. The Gautier family obtained the cherished place. Beloved members of this French family finally decided to build a second home there. The beautiful antebellum home that they designed won everyone’s heart in the New Orleans area. Eventually, tales of strange occurrences resulted in the locals fear of the great house. Was it true that it even became a "House of Ill-Repute" by the Madame Savannah? Such strange stories circulated.

The warrior Mithra must repel a Roman legion alone and armed only with one very tasty weapon. The Romans are marching! To protect her lands and her tribe, Mithra comes up with a sticky solution to an impossible problem.

No one goes up against the Norse god of mischief. It just isn't done. Well, not before now. Someone has started the game, and Loki can't resist playing. There's just one (or two) little problems. Loki's brother, Thor, has come for a visit. How is Loki supposed to do his assigned missions with Thor and his hammer causing so much destruction? Not to mention the news Thor brings for Loki. It's enough to make a god want to run into a telephone pole, which I'm sure Loki will make happen if he gets a chance.

Cupid hates his curse. People don’t know what it takes to be Cupid. This tough job leads to heartbreak every time. On occasion, Cupid has been known to miss. Sometimes they get away, at least temporarily. Each one leaves him. Always. But for a special, life-changing moment, they can all say they found their true love. He waits for the one who will boldly stand up and claim, “I’m with Cupid.” Will this arrow be the one to bring an end to his curse?