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Winner of the George Washington Carver Award, Mrs. Palmer's Honey (1946) tells the story of Honey Hoop, a Black maid focused mainly on supporting her family and making ends meet. When, during the war effort, she takes a job at a munitions factory, she gets exposed to the organized labor efforts of the Congress of Industrial Organizations, which her brother has joined, and becomes a social activist herself. While some critics called its programatic aspects "propaganda" in the time of this publication, today the novel stands as a document of the ways in which different sectors of American society came together to fight for justice, inclusion, and respect for Black Americans. "This novel deals very skillfully with Honey's transformation from a simple domestic servant into an ardent worker in the cause of equal social and economic opportunity for her race."-The American Mercury About the author: Fannie Frank Cook (1893 - 1949) was a writer and social activist who worked for the advanced of Blacks, Jews, women, and the working class. Born to a German-Jewish immigrant family, she began to write as a child, and after completing her bachelor's at the University of Missouri, received a master's degree in English from Washington University, where she also taught. In addition to raising her two sons and teaching literature, Cook became active in local politics, including as Chairman of the Education Committee of the League of Women Voters in St. Louis. In 1930, she became chairman of the Race Relations Committee of city's Community Council, and eventually helped organize the Committee for the Rehabilitation of the Sharecroppers, which bought land for resettlement in what became known as Cropperville. Her first novel, The Hill Grows Steeper, was published in 1938. Before dying of a heart attack in 1949, she published five more novels-all of them portraying social ills with the goal of using literature to influence public opinion and to increase awareness of racial in justice in the United States.

An American Fiction Award nominee, The Man Who Had 9 Lives begins when a skier is pulled from under the snow after an avalanche. He tells his rescuers that this would not have been the first time he died. His close call at a Colorado Ski Resort triggers a landslide of mystery and murder in the The Man Who Had 9 Lives!

27 Porte inizia a Baltimora, nel 1978, con il ventiduenne Jerry che dorme all'interno di un polmone d'acciaio che lo tiene in vita e dove ha vissuto gran parte della sua vita. Il sonno viene brutalmente interrotto da un nano malvagio e un'energia misteriosa rompe la macchina, dando a Jerry la forza di uscire dalla sua stanza. Appaiono 27 porte e ogni porta lo costringe a entrare. Coperto di sangue, incontra un bambino e sua madre, che, capendo che Jerry si è perso e forse ferito, lo porta alla centrale di polizia. Il database della polizia rivela un'orribile verità su Jerry. Ogni porta, dovrà affrontare l'anima di Jerry, in una corsa verso la redenzione, da New York alla Florida, da Las Vegas al Brasile. Il tempo, lo spazio e le persone assumeranno un significato completamente diverso... e la vita di Jerry trovera' una nuova dimensione.

Writing On America 2023 is a compilation of 2021-2023 winning/selected stories from the Viet Bao Daily News annual Writing On America Awards.Review Quotes: "Writing on America has become the most popular writing program for Vietnamese Americans in the US" - US Senator Jim Webb

Tattoos represent something that will last a lifetime, not something fleeting.In Indelible: A Memoir, Sami Moses shares her life journey as she reveals the remarkable stories behind her twenty-eight tattoos. With fearless vulnerability, she unveils the emotional tapestry woven into each tattoo, and the invaluable lessons learned while navigating life's intricate terrain.Through raw and personal details, Moses reflects on the experiences and feelings that led to the indelible art she wears on her body, including: Profound moments of lossTriumphs of self-discoveryComplexities of relationshipsResilience & personal growthIndelible: A Memoir is a celebration of life that embraces personal narratives, finds strength in vulnerability, and discovers the beauty within everyday stories.

*A series filled with creepy crawlies, bumps in the night, and zombies galore. *I hope they have brains.Series Blurb: Several daring and mischievous authors have united their wicked pens to bring you a spine-chilling series packed with creepy crawlies, things that go bump in the night, and zombies that will make you fear the darkness. Oh, and guess what? Rumor has it, there might even be a ZomCom story lurking in the mix - but don't worry, it's not my doing, because I prefer to make your skin crawl! So, get ready to greet Halloween with a jittery excitement and brace yourself for these bone-chilling tales that will leave you sleeping with the lights on. Boo!LAST STAND Blurb: It started with a bang, at least that's how it started for Dakota. One big bang changed everything and now she's running. Running from the living, running from the dead, running for survival. Stopping for very long means giving up and she's not ready to that just yet, especially now that she has something, someone, worth living for.Jensen was a man that had a plan for everything, but nothing could have prepared him for the end of the world as he knew it. From living in a cozy one bedroom apartment to living in run down houses and old barns, Jensen longed for a day when he could rest and be at peace. When he first met Dakota, she was just another mouth to feed and a back to watch. Now, he'd do whatever he had to in order to protect her, even if it meant giving up his own life.

A psychotic mind is hard to deal with on a good day; when coupled with murder and mayhem it's nearly impossible.

Join in a fun adventure as we discover how each letter can be found in the forest! Each letter of the alphabet is covered in an engaging way that cultivates a love for learning and the outdoors!

intLove, War & The Magic Ball by Paul Divaldi is a captivating novel that tells the story of two international football superstars, Clifford and Olaf, and their families' journey to the New World after the end of the Great War. Olaf's amorous frustrations lead him to enlist in the Wehrmacht, while Clifford returns to England and joins the RAF.In a dramatic twist, Olaf and Clifford end up as enemies during the war, with Olaf becoming a German officer and Clifford a prisoner of war in a camp where Olaf is second in command. Despite the hardships and misery of war, the prisoners find solace in playing football, which demonstrates the amazing power of the sport to unite people from different backgrounds and cultures.Divaldi's writing is engaging and full of humor and joy, making for an uplifting read that celebrates the power of love, the greatest and strongest human force that always triumphs against all odds. The author does an excellent job of highlighting the hypnotic power of the Magic Ball, a sport that has brought people together from all corners of the globe for over a century.What sets this book apart is its ability to convey a powerful message about the futility of war through the lens of football. The author shows how this sport can transcend political and social differences and bring people together in a spirit of unity and camaraderie.Overall, Love, War & The Magic Ball is a poignant and inspiring novel that celebrates the beauty and power of football while also shedding light on the tragedies of war. It's a must-read for sports enthusiasts and anyone looking for a heartwarming story that will leave them feeling uplifted and inspired.ense passion that no war can ever stop. I rejoiced and I cried writing t

Love, War & The Magic Ball by Paul Divaldi is a captivating novel that tells the story of two international football superstars, Clifford and Olaf, and their families' journey to the New World after the end of the Great War. Olaf's amorous frustrations lead him to enlist in the Wehrmacht, while Clifford returns to England and joins the RAF.In a dramatic twist, Olaf and Clifford end up as enemies during the war, with Olaf becoming a German officer and Clifford a prisoner of war in a camp where Olaf is second in command. Despite the hardships and misery of war, the prisoners find solace in playing football, which demonstrates the amazing power of the sport to unite people from different backgrounds and cultures.Divaldi's writing is engaging and full of humor and joy, making for an uplifting read that celebrates the power of love, the greatest and strongest human force that always triumphs against all odds. The author does an excellent job of highlighting the hypnotic power of the Magic Ball, a sport that has brought people together from all corners of the globe for over a century.What sets this book apart is its ability to convey a powerful message about the futility of war through the lens of football. The author shows how this sport can transcend political and social differences and bring people together in a spirit of unity and camaraderie.Overall, Love, War & The Magic Ball is a poignant and inspiring novel that celebrates the beauty and power of football while also shedding light on the tragedies of war. It's a must-read for sports enthusiasts and anyone looking for a heartwarming story that will leave them feeling uplifted and inspired.

No pressure but these alien invaders Max and Bowie are invading (oops) I mean visiting Cleveland, Ohio and the fate of the Galaxy might depend on what they think about this great city. Is the city worthy enough to persuade these intergalactic travelers to detour the total destruction of the planet and save humanity? Let's find out?!

Step into 1933 and the heart of the Great Depression in Hell's Neck, Indiana. Elmer "Doc" Gentry, a widowed father, farmer, and house calling doctor runs for state legislature when he discovers corruption at the KKK-controlled State House. When a late-night rap on his door reveals a gross injustice suffered by the black community across the river, Doc sets out on a dual mission to rectify their injustice and find the missing funds meant for President Roosevelt's New Deal program.Ignoring a midnight, torch-lit parade by a mob in white robes and threats to his life, Doc and his family unite the black settlers of nearby Lyles Junction with his white Hell's Neck neighbors in battling racial injustice, poverty, and political corruption. With courage, faith, fortitude and the aid of inquisitive newspaper editor Jackson Stout, Doc's pursuit reaches a torrid climax at the annual Watermelon Festival at summer's end where he is surprised to find help from an unexpected source and his suspicion of an old dancehall/speakeasy on the Wabash River is confirmed.In this time of racial injustice, tribalism, poverty, and polemic political leadership, this story of heart-rending compassion, forgiveness and redemption is a historical antecedent to the problems our nation faces today. It poses the question: How are we ever going to get along if we never get to know each other?

Cuddle up with your child and their favorite book, Night Night Chicken, a story about a day in the life of a lovable pet chicken and his bedtime routine. This sweet tale teaches nighttime regimens, while also sprinkling in gentle pet care and facts about chickens for fun! The illustrations beautifully display bright and engaging imagery that ease into calming scenes perfect for bedtime or napping.

Buddhism & the Twelve Steps: HIGHER POWER is a gift for those who struggle with the Twelve Step program's focus on the need to surrender to a Higher Power. Taking a radical departure from traditional views of God, Western or Eastern, author Kevin Griffin neither accepts Christian beliefs in a Supreme Being nor Buddhist non-theism, but rather forges a refreshing, sensible, and accessible Middle Way. Griffin shows how the Dharma, the teachings of the Buddha, can be understood as a Higher Power. Karma, mindfulness, impermanence, and the Eightfold Path itself are revealed as powerful forces that can be accessed through meditation and inquiry.Drawing from his own experiences with substance abuse, rehabilitation, and recovery, Griffin looks at the various ways that meditation and spiritual practices helped deepen his experience of sobriety. His personal story of addiction is not only raw, honest and engrossing, but guides readers to an inquiry of their own spirituality. In doing so, he poses profound questions, including: - How can I understand God from a Buddhist perspective?- How can I "turn my will and my life over" as a Buddhist?- How can this idea of God "remove my shortcomings"?- How do I learn this God's "will"?

At the center of leather life for 50 years, Peter Fiske whips up leather history in his delightfully conversational new memoir of his "been-there/met-everyone" nights around the Stonewall Inn, the Mineshaft, The 15 Association, drag shows, Inferno, biker clubs, transgender folk, and adventures from 1960s New York to London to Folsom Street.

Alignment an action-packed, sci-fi thriller that follows the journey of a group of seemingly ordinary individuals who discover their extraordinary potential. When an enigmatic enemy organization known as the Vextor threatens to unleash a catastrophic event called the Onslaught upon the world, fate intervenes to reveal the true purpose of these individuals. Alignment explores themes of unity, self-discovery, and the potential within each of us to rise to extraordinary challenges. This film should be a rollercoaster ride of action, suspense, and empowerment, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats and inspired to face their own destinies with determination and courage.

If you are struggling with anxiety, you are not alone in this battle. There are so many of us who have walked every day of our lives with the monster that lives inside our heads, telling us that tomorrow will be hard, people do not appreciate us, and that we are doing it wrong. Anxiety can consume you, control you, and steal everything from you, but only if you give in to it. Anxiety never reveals the truth and does not reflect your true capabilities. Here's what Kick Anxiety's Ass will do for you: Help you develop a strategy to combat anxiety in your performance world and your lifeGive you the weapons you need to tame the beast of anxietyProvide the tools to change your perspective around anxiety and manage how it makes you feel so it does not consume your lifeYou have an opportunity to change the course of your life despite living with anxiety. You can still be successful, win championships, and have amazing relationships with anxiety. You may feel out of control with worry, fear, and insecurity, but I want you to take control back. When you start fighting back, your life changes. This book will teach you how to take control of what you feared was uncontrollable and start winning in life, and in doing so, start Kicking Anxiety's Ass.

Came out of the closet by accident? Check.Sent off to a pray-away-the-gay school? Miserable check.Shenanigans ensued? Mega-quadruple check.Blaize Trales's world falls apart when he's dragged to Sanctuary Preparatory Academy, a boarding school that claims to fix gay teens. The place sucks so much they even serve food like "Cleansing Corn." Blaize's misguided parents eat it up and hand him over for brainwashing.But things at Sanctuary aren't what they appear. Blaize soon discovers the school's antics are all a lie. They're also at war with an ancient enemy. Between surviving bullies, rescuing students from mysterious attacks, and passing algebra, Blaize's life is going to get out-of-control crazy.And freaking dangerous.Lucky for Blaize, he wields the ultimate weapon-being gay. And he's pretty good at it.National Indie Excellence Award, 1st Place Winner, LGBTQ For Children & Young AdultsReaders' Favorite Book Award WinnerLos Angeles Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Young Adult FictionNew England Book Festival, 2nd Place, Gay Fiction

Someone is sacrificing children in Ellen's hometown. Now, it's up to Max and Ellen to find out why. A displaced Were and a creature with terrifying power lead them into the darkling wood outside of town, and the compound housing Shadow Council mastermind Embry Grant and his growing number of henchmen. With the discovery of Grant's compound in the middle of these disturbing occurrences, the folks from The Office must get to the truth before Grant can build his Nova army --or worse.

About the book This book was born from the inspiring examples of individuals with excellent success stories without university degrees. It carefully observes and presents the principles behind success against the barriers college certificates cast in their paths. It addresses students' frustrations and provides insightful guidelines on balancing a career with vocational training for a successful life. It is a must-read. Encountering obstacles as an individual can be limiting but it becomes a necessity to document when it is obvious the experience over the years is not an individual problem. More so it was inspiring to discover most individuals were not as lucky with the same problems. To have survived certain situations as it relates to education, it is only advisable to document these incidents and also mention the way it was possible to get past the same challenge in order to help individuals who want solutions to the same problems. It is burdensome to see potential not harnessed and untapped as a result of limiting beliefs and living to impress people. In most cases, families and individuals one holds so dearly at the detriment of one's fulfillment. The aforementioned challenges will only make individuals unproductive with coping mechanisms that lead to destruction and more problems in the future. About the Author Imorataria Dogood Akpufu is a Lecturer at the Department of Port Management, Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, Delta State, Nigeria. She holds two HNCs in Natural Sciences from the UK and India; and a BSc in Maritime Business & Management (UK). She also holds a Master's degree in Port Management (Sweden) with a PhD in view along with at least eight training and professional certificates from India and Singapore coupled with many awards and memberships. She firmly believes in originality and purpose. Taria, as the author is fondly called, is a service and solution-driven individual with her fair share of burnout from trying to fit into a box. The expectations of people basically were the standard she would live to. Just like plant do not want soil but needs it, the same became her frustration, and the only way out of these situations knowing how insatiable human beings can be, she needed something far bigger than what she has experienced so far. Along this journey of self-realization are lessons learned, that shed more light, on the consequences and the necessity of making this journey far better and more interesting for other upcoming individuals that will yield greater results both in academics and in their personal life spaces.

In June of 1974, twelve-year-old Ran is sent by his parents to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle against his wishes. But the next two months will define much of his life that follows and forever alter the lives of those around him. Receiving multiple independent publishing awards and honors, The Sea Turtle is a heartwarming coming-of-age story set in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

Mexican Dinosaur is a poetic offering from C.L. "Rooster" Martinez and Write About Now Publishing. The collection of poems is a metamodernist take on the changing economic demographics of his San Antonio barrio, the confusion and desire to flourish within a hyphenated American identity, and the force of gravity that the push and pull of culture from both sides of a Mexican/American ethnicity has. In 2020, C.L published two previous works-A Saint for Lost Things (Alabrava Press) and As it is in Heaven (Kissing Dynamite Press), and received the San Antonio Individual Artists Project Grant in 2021.

A human boy, a magical Bubble girl, and lives in danger! How far would you go to save someone close? Eight-year-old Benjay Marshall is back for another adventure with the Bubbles!>Benjay's new Bubble friend Peepers has a terrible feeling that her human friend is in danger. Her fears intensify with the ominous vision from a visiting Elder. With a secret motive, the Bubble Elders launch a mission to verify the vision. Peepers and her older brother Fret leave to investigate the curious vision, not knowing the danger they will encounter. All they know are their orders: keep Benjay safe. Stopping the robbers seems like a monumental task for an eight-year-old boy with a prosthetic leg and his clever twelve-year-old sister. Can Benjay and Lindsay foil the robbery? Can they rescue their mother? Will the Bubbles be able to help? Bubbles 2: Danger at Christmas juggles suspense and humour, with the usual dose of mayhem for Benjay and the Bubbles. Sure to be enjoyed by both boys and girls. Ideal for middle-grade children aged 8-13 but entertaining for all ages. Order today to continue your journey with the Bubbles! Available for Kindle or print.

Photographer and author Ute Buehler tells the memories or four friends snow-birding for 15 years in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This memoir is a colorful photographic journal describing their adventures discovering culture, people of this city.

Trust Makes a Deadly WeaponIn a realm where science blurs the line between the possible and the extraordinary, Thane, a recluse whose brilliance is matched only by his social awkwardness, guards a secret that could redefine the laws of physics. Unveiling the cryptic enigma behind Ed Leedskalnin's stunning work, Thane crafts an intricate subterranean maze beneath his garage, a testament to his hidden knowledge. The captivating Morana Mahker enters his world and soon a fragile partnership forms. When Thane grants her access to his secret labyrinth, Morana sets off on a treacherous path, plotting to use the underground lair for a shocking purpose. Thane's resistance is unyielding when he is forced to battle her for control of earth-altering knowledge.In a clash of wits that transcends the boundaries of morality, a twist of fate is in store, one that will challenge their understanding of power, friendship, and the very fabric of reality itself. Take this fascinating journey to a place where the echoes of Ed Leedskalnin's legacy resonate through every stone-walled corridor, leading to a revelation that will redefine the limits of what's possible.Get Prey for Us and descend into a nail-biting, phenomenal world you won't forget.