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In Shattered to Shining, nine women and one male domestic violence survivor describe how they were shattered, as their home became a place where physical and sexual violence, emotional and psychological control dominated their lives. Through persistence and courage, they have risen above their situation and come out the other side shining with positivity, strength, commitment, and empathy for others.

Climate Change and the Road to Net-Zero is a story of how humanity has broken free from the shackles of poverty, suffering, and war and for the first time in human history, grown both population and prosperity. It’s also a story of how a single species has reconfigured the natural world, repurposed the Earth’s resources, and begun to reengineer the climate. The book uses these conflicting narratives to explore the science, economics, technology, and politics of climate change.

This is the story of a chicken named Chris, a survivor of a near-death experience. Because he barely survives, Chris thinks all hope is lost. But when he accidently meets a little boy named Eugene - Gene for short - the power of language, and its means of bringing these two together, allows for the overcoming of trauma. Slowly but surely, Chris and Eugene develop a buoyant bond that allays the other's darkness!

Chelsey is lonely and sad. Only 19 years old. Her long, blonde hair splendiferously straightened. Longing for her big and loving prince to carnally sweep her off her little feet! Will she find happiness and love? The courage to talk if confronted with someone who possesses the power to allay her sadness? To see light and to feel comfort? The romance she fantasizes about in frolicsome fantasy to be hedonistically had? What would that first question be if indeed confronted with his beauteous looks and scrumptious brown hair?

Dire circumstances force Freddie onto the streets, living a life of crime until a chance encounter leads him to an opportunity to change his future. He must decide if taking the chance at a new life is better than his life on the streets. Will the family he made surviving on the street let him go, or will he make new enemies in his attempt to leave his past behind?

Chance is a courageous lion. Determined to overcome the schoolyard bullying of his past, his ambition will take him far. Chance grew up being bullied in grade school. The negative comments of others left a negative impression on him. Chance is determined to overcome adversity and become someone great in society. Through hard work and sheer determination, Chance will muster the ability to go where many thought he never would. While the negative comments of the past remain with him, Chance has the courage to keep moving forward, one step at a time!

A story of courage and dreams. Bailey the Hippo wants to prove her value by exercising her effervescent panache! Bailey has many obstacles to overcome, including the mean comments of others and the bullying that consequently follows. Her zest is under siege! Bailey will tirelessly have to go where few others would. This is the story of Bailey's quest. Bailey's ambition! Bailey's pink tutu. An intrepid story of Bailey's desires. Her gusto will have to carry her further and further. Then what can her tiny heart hope to aspire to?

The winter of 1998. December in the town of Manchester, Tennessee. Seven-year-old little Sanford ambles about. An active imagination that takes him far and wide. Could Sanford encounter a woeful creature with thoughts to share? His imaginations lead him across the bucolic grounds of Coffee County. Stories of the old owl named Oli. An old owl that wasted his life. The fears of Oli have crushed his vim and vigor. Oli and his vain pursuits. The insecurity of Oli has enwreathed him. How long can Oli hide? If Sanford and Oli were to meet, what thoughts might transmogrify?

The Lifespan Movement is a book that explores the concept of lifespan development and how it can be applied to our lives. The author, Nayana Williams, argues that our development doesn't stop in childhood or adolescence but continues throughout our lives and that we have the power to shape our development by intentionally engaging in activities that promote growth and change.

In Bruised, Not Broken 2, Kaandra, with the support from friends and family, has been able to continue after her messy divorce. As pressure from her ex-husband and his mother continue to build, she's not so sure if she'll be able to keep it together.... After her messy divorce, she's leery of men. She has sworn men off. Her focus is on getting her life together, but Kaandra’s friends and family are about to complicate things.

All Sharon ever wanted was to be loved. She was discarded by her drug addicted mother and forced into the foster care system for half of her life. She knew what it felt like to be abused and treated like garbage. She was treated that way her whole life. As Sharon blossoms into a young woman, she decides it is time to take care of herself. Along the way, she finds herself in dicey predicaments.

France was a five-year-old boy who loved to dress and behave as if he was from France. One day, France was at an art festival with his parents in his hometown of Franklin, Tennessee, when he accidentally ended up soaring through the sky alone. Thus, the headlines ran about Private France and his adventure of flying for the first time. His wonder grew as he saw his hometown from high above, and he gained attention from everyone around him.