If you were riveted by the Netflix documentary Untold: Deal with the Devil, find out Christy Martin’s whole story in this fascinating autobiography. Boxing legend Christy Martin was a trailblazer in the ring and continues to be an inspiration to female fighters across the globe. She is without a doubt the most important woman in the history of female combat sports. But behind the scenes Martin was in a losing battle, unable to express her true sexual identity and struggling to survive sexual and domestic abuse at the hands of her husband. In Fighting for Survival: My Journey through Boxing Fame, Abuse, Murder, and Resurrection, Christy Martin recounts her harrowing yet inspiring story. Growing up in a small town in West Virginia, Martin felt forced to keep her sexual orientation hidden to please her family and the sports world, eventually agreeing to a sham marriage with coach Jim Martin. While she rose to prominence in the world of boxing, Martin was secretly contending with substance abuse, domestic violence, and an attempted murder by her husband, who left her to die on their bedroom floor. Fighting for Survival reveals how Martin battled back to life from her near-death experience, how she overcame abuse, violence, addiction, and 40 years of living in the closet, and how she turned her pain into victory and debasement into triumph. Her story is one of hope and self-belief, an inspiration for anyone struggling to break the chain of abuse or who fears to be open about their sexual orientation. It is more than the story of a boxing champion; it is the story of a survivor.
Imagine that your dreams help you escape. Imagine meeting a mermaid in your dreams on a foggy night. One who has the power to save you from yourself. Imagine the belief in your dreams is so strong, that something very unbelievable happens. Imagine your fondest desire, your most passionate thoughts and needs realized. A dream that is so real that it captures both mind and spirit. The love of your life waiting across time and space. Is it just a dream or is it reality? Such is the story of Zak and Ameryis. The dream that is more than a dream. The story of a man in search of his true love, a mermaid. Torn between the rules of her people and the love in her heart. A love that could only mean the storms of passion realized. Meet Me In Our Dreams is this and so much more.
The Axiom HOW TO DRAW series combines learning to draw with enjoyment. Each book features a different aspect - taken either from the world around us or our rich inner imaginary world.
Be prepared to be delighted This is a how-to drawing book for the inner child in us all. Fairies, elves and angels were the imagined companions of our childhood, creatures of fable and folklore. Allow yourself to be guided through the steps of learning how to depict them.
Unwind with the relaxing power of stress relieving patterns... Coloring Has Benefits's Stress Relieving Patterns Volume 1 coloring book will allow you to relax and unwind with beautiful one-of-a-kind designs. From unicorns and cupcakes to lighthouses and friendly animals, inside Volume 1 you'll find 20 stress relieving designs waiting for you to curl up and pass the time with. These coloring pages are perfect for melting away the stress of daily adult life, and they make a great way to spend time with family and friends, too! Not only do all of the pages feature completely original work, but you'll also receive an additional copy of each design to use however you want! Whether you'd like to rework your favorites using an all-new color palette or share your most beloved designs with a friend or family member, the additional copy is for whatever you wish at no added cost. Coloring Has Benefits books are made for colorists just starting out and long-time fans of coloring alike. If you're looking for a creative, fun, and therapeutic way to unwind at the end of a long day, Stress Relieving Patterns Volume 1 was made with you in mind. Coloring Has Benefits is a new brand created by Life Essentials Nutrition, a publishing company that produces publications read by millions of people all around the world every month. Follow along as they continue to release new publications of calming coloring products for adults, featuring: Coloring Has Benefits, a new Life Essentials Nutrition brand, is taking its first strides into Amazon's marketplace. Life Essentials Nutrition is no stranger to producing products aimed at helping people: it produces more than a dozen different health products aimed at crafting a healthier, more focused, better you. But Life Essentials Nutrition also understands taking care of one's mental health is important as well, and that starts with forming reliable habits as a way to cope with stress. Inside of Stress Relieving Patterns Volume 1, you'll find: Beautiful, original high-quality patterns - There are 20 illustrations inside Stress Relieving Patterns Volume 1, all of which are unique designs developed by a talented team of artists. These designs feature something for everyone, from complex coloring pages to more approachable designs geared toward beginners, or just those looking to keep things simple. Duplicates of all 20 pages - Have you ever started using a color for a section and immediately had regrets? Spilled something on a page you were really proud of? Coloring Has Benefits includes an extra copy of each image inside its coloring books so that you have the option to start over if necessary. And if you end up not needing it, you can always pass it along to a family member, friend, or just hold on to it for later. FREE digital editions of every book - Each purchase of Stress Relieving Patterns Volume 1 comes with a digital version! You'll receive a code you can use to download this digital version at the Coloring Has Benefits website. Simply input the code, download, and print new coloring pages at your leisure! Schedule coloring parties with family members and friends, recolor the pages you find most comforting again and again. What you do with your print-outs is entirely up to you. Join the Coloring Has Benefits Artwork Group! Coloring Has Benefits is putting together a community of coloring enthusiasts interested in participating in events, sharing their work, and getting a glimpse of everyone else's! There's also a FREE VIP club that will get you access to FREE new coloring pages with each future release! So what are you waiting for? Soothe your senses with the power of coloring. Click the Add to Cart button at the top of this page to buy now!
You don't have to be a connoisseur to love chocolate, and even if you're not, you'll love this book! What more needs to be said about a book that guides chocoholics through the wonders and joys of the world's best chocolates? Filled with mouth-watering images of the best chocolates from the best chocolate makers around the world, The Chocolate Companion is an invaluable guide to those who want to learn all they can about the world's favorite treat! Go beyond dark or milk chocolate to discover the many exotic flavors now being created, including Earl Grey and cardamom-flavored chocolate. Learn the secrets behind the art of couverture and its effect on the taste and texture of fine chocolate. Each chocolate is analyzed in detail, with valuable tasting notes and details of seasonal specialties and availability.
This unique guide brings together the world's finest chocolates in one fascinating and mouth-watering companion. Step beyond the world of chocolate-covered brazils to discover such exotic flavours as cardamom and Earl Grey. Discover the light, silky texture of makers such as Robert Linxe, and the inventive Swiss classical variety of Sprungli, Learn the secrets behind the art of couverture and its effect on the taste and texture of fine chocolate, so that you can truly appreciate fresh chocolate truffles and other chocolate delicacies. Each chocolate is analysed in detail, with valuable tasting notes and details of seasonal specialities and availability. Only brands containing the very finest ingredients are included in The Directory, so that whether you are a chocaholic searching for a new chocolate sensation, or are looking for original gift ideas, this book is the only guide to showcase the very finest chocolates in the world.
As children, Janna Carpenter and Luke Martin lived on opposite sides of Division Highway, and that wasn't the only division in their lives. While he grew up in the gmay-Lancaster County's Old Order Mennonite community-she was the daughter of a single mother who worked long hours and left her in the care of Luke's grandmother, Salena. For six years Janna found happiness and love on the Martin farm, until her mother abruptly moved them away.Almost fourteen years later, Janna returns to the area with her five-year-old daughter, Kayla. Their hope for a new beginning is lost when they arrive to find their rental house uninhabitable after a storm, then an out-of-gas car leaves them stranded. When two women in a carriage stop to help, they turn out to be Luke's aunts, and the Martin family again takes her in.Janna and Luke, now a widower struggling to balance business and family responsibilities, reacquaint as Janna assists elderly Salena and cares for Luke's six-year-old son. Janna's self-protective independence and Luke's conservative principles put them at odds, but their similarities draw them closer. As they work together to care for their combined family, reminisce about childhood, and soul-search their beliefs, long-lost friendship rekindles into a love neither expected.Then Luke learns Janna did something that could negatively reflect on his family and business, and she fears her hasty decision will end their friendship. Luke berates himself for falling for a woman who doesn't share his beliefs, and Janna-reminded of her desire for independence-looks forward to moving into her repaired rental house. When Kayla is hospitalized, Luke puts aside his feelings to support Janna. This restores their relationship, and when Janna admits how much she loves being on the farm-and with him-he asks her to stay and confides his feelings for her. A few days later, while they watch the purple martins on the farm, Luke reminds her of his grandfather's words: "The wings do the flying but the heart knows the way home." Janna realizes her heart has found its way home.
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