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Written based upon my personal experiences as an African American Woman in education for almost thirty years. A lot of my stories will be told from a humorous perspective, because if nothing else, I have learned that in this profession you must learn to laugh at yourself and it will drown out the laughter of everyone else around you. So, remember as you are reading, I am not politically correct; I'm just keeping it real. I often wonder if the word accountability only became popular in education just to point another finger at black educators. If we are not careful it makes us feel threatened, as if there is something else that we can do besides teach. How many things have the educational system made us accountable for that are now critical issues created by their own failures to equally support and fund education in all areas? Two of the most frustrating things that teachers in primary education are held accountable for are student test scores and student discipline problems.

Pathways is an autobiography about how my life before and after my brain injuries. Just knowing that having a relentless attitude will help you during the tough times in your life.

Pittsburgh Homicide Detective Sasha Abraham thought she was going to have an easy day coming back from a weekend off. To her surprise, she received a call about an unusual case, a case she was determined to solve. With help from her partner and clues inside an abandoned storage facility, were these murders or were they an act of revenge? The decision is yours.

"My life is a mess." "I really don't know what to do now." "I think I'm going to explode."I wish that I had a nickel for every time I have heard these expressions. We have all felt confusion at some point in our lives. Whether it's at home, at work, or in public, the decisions we make shouldn't be that difficult.This is a very fast paced world we live in nowadays. Every once in a while, we need to just slow down and take a look around. Society tends to complicate our lives.Get a Grip is nothing other than my collection of thoughts on how I believe one should approach certain situations in life. From raising children to reaching retirement, my opinions may not be for everyone. Opinions are like _ _ _ holes and everybody has one.Hope you enjoy my book.

The red rose is an eagle, the white rose is a dove. The red rose stands for passion The white rose stands for love. -Anonymous, Old EnglishProphet Jesus, peace forever be upon said, "I give you one commandment, that ye love one another."

Terrence Allen and Donovan Michaels were best friends, and upon their return home, they encountered various new changes. They were looking forward to reconnecting with a past friend. But this past friend offered new surprises about his life now-the first being that he had a family and a sister who eventually became involved with Terrence Allen in a relationship he adamantly objected.But after a period of time, Veronica became missing. The police were called in and began an investigation concerning her disappearance. Afterward, Terrence Allen had a reunion with his ex-girlfriend after being interviewed by two detectives named Kelly and Micelle. But not before one of the detectives revealed to the other that he was having a relationship possibly with the same woman. However, her name was different, which he recognized from a picture of her submitted to them for identification from her mother.Upon a visit to see his ex-girlfriend, she revealed to Terrence a horrifying secret about Veronica-the missing sister that rocked his world-which would possibly cause him to expose a life-changing secret that he was concealing from everyone.Donovan was now involved because of a confrontation between Terrence and Veronica's brother, Ethan. The confrontation was a disaster that generated a tragedy between the two of them. He was heartbroken and took matter into his own hands, which created a chain of events that would produce a great deal of satisfaction for him.But due to the continued secrets that existed between the two detectives, who were also unaware of their circumstances surrounding this initial case, they now find themselves in a web of lies, secrets, and more death.

The letters include tragedies of Dickensian nature and scale, but unlike Charles Dickens's tales, they're not fiction. They are supplemented by eighty-six documents, photographs, and ephemera. With one exception, the letters have not been subjected to historians' interpretations and inferences. This provides inquisitive readers the opportunity to form their own inferences and conclusions from primary source documents.Ebenezer Brambley (1815-1884). Described as a hellfire and brimstone preacher, he brought his wife and nine surviving children to America knowing America was on the brink of war-he knew seven states had already seceded from the Union.Samuel Brambley (1845-1928). After his mother died in 1889, while his siblings were fighting over the silver service, he collected the family Bible and his father's collection of letters. And family oral history says he never threw away a letter.

Bridgette Livingston has spent the last six years on Deselvo Island hiding from Horace, the man who murdered her father and brother. Reoccurring nightmares of the military coup that took their lives haunt her nights. The frustration of knowing her father's murderer wears his crown haunts her days. When a mermaid offers to take her into the city to find answers about her past, Bridgette readily accepts. However, the answers she finds only seem to lead her further down a dangerous path.Learning of the prophecy that names her the Destroyer of Evil, and the most powerful witch Carletta has ever seen, Bridgette embraces her destiny. With the help of Alan McKinley, the son of Horace's army commander, she begins to prepare for the final battle. Encountering gorgons, dragons, and an unstoppable assassin, she learns to rely on her friends and her own magic. In the end, only her experience will save her on the battlefield with Horace.