Retired heavy-weight boxer, Nyza Stevenson had never lost a fight until he met the pretty Nichelle Tammerine Phillips, better known to the world as: Tammerine Loc Phillips, the undisputed female boxing champion. Of course she had never lost a fight either. Both boxers were pretty stubborn by right. Tracey, Nyzas life-long friend and former trainer had a secret affair with Arvette, Nyzas older sister. But there was one problem. Zay had one rule and one specific rule only; His friends were not allowed to date his sister. Tracey wasnt even allowed, even though Tracey, Zay and Arvette grew up together. No one was good enough for his sister, not even his best friend. Tracey and Arvette were in love and they continued their escapades against Nyzas wishes. They both had fun but the relationship was later terminated because of the Nyzas disapproval not to mention Arvette became pregnant by another man. Tracey gets over Arvette and decides to move on with his life. Three years later, Tracey gets married to a woman that he doesnt love and Vette returns to the D.C. area to visit her older brother and pay her dues. She has a secret that she has been keeping from everyone but at the same time Tracey learns that his new bride had sex with his best friend, (Nyza.) Tammerine, Zays new girlfriend finds out and is furious. She is ready to walk away from the relationship and everything that she invested in when Zay comes to find that his new love interest (Tammerine) has been hiding a few secrets of her own. Everything comes out right in the middle of Nyzas living room and it becomes a straight knock down- drag out when everything comes to light in this cool, yet sexy novel. But the male and the female boxers have issues to hash out within their own relationship. It turns into an all out fight scheduled for 12 rounds, but the boxers glove up for the thirteenth round... Sometimes relationships go into overtime. Sexy and softly erotic; it is a must read! Anything is possible when you read a story by Devon. Devons books are page turners. You will not be disappointed! A writer ahead of his time; I couldnt put it down!
Skylar Wright was coming up in all the right ways. People referred to him as the government name for life and experience. This defiant bad-boy had it all, a lucrative book deal, and the baddest soul singer (Tiembra,) on his arm. He was the black Socrates and new Aristotle - all in how his generation understood him, as he broke down life like a true logician. This passionate writer had one major draw-back, his attitude. His random actions eventually put his life in a state of compromise, costing him more than he could afford. Known for explicit quotes and impulsive rejoinder, Skylar managed to work himself out of everything that he worked so hard for, including his woman. But when Skylar tries to reclaim all that is his, he is constantly aggressed by issues of his past that must be resolved before he can move forward. As the poignant, female soloist progresses Skylar reaches for her. Will he get what is his or will he run out of time?
Nappy, raw, rugged truth (is good) Is Ethnic expression and if nothing else, it’s like the b-sides to real life situations – the side we know about and forget about. For some it’s the side we choose to ignore. Nappy is good is our reminder. Also encompassed are my conjectures, my views on different social issues and events. Nappy is good is simply a way to state; more than one way to look at it. Co-titled conversation piece because there are different subjects germane to our living as a culture and amiable views that can be identified by a variety. Forces us to put things into perspective by offering tasteful topics for thought and discussion. This is the doctor for troubled relationships. It’s education. It’s inspirational and drives the thought process at records speeds. It’s education, it’s history that we witnessed while in the making. What some of us fail to retain is that history is the story, the reason why things are the way they are today. So if you like poetic expression, this is for you; if you enjoy spending that “me” time reflecting, this is what you need; if you readily accept challenge, this book is for you; if you thrive on good conversation and polished opinions, this definitely is the book for you.
Retired heavy-weight boxer, Nyza Stevenson had never lost a fight until he met the pretty Nichelle Tammerine Phillips, better known to the world as: Tammerine Loc Phillips, the undisputed female boxing champion. Of course she had never lost a fight either. Both boxers were pretty stubborn by right. Tracey, Nyzas life-long friend and former trainer had a secret affair with Arvette, Nyzas older sister. But there was one problem. Zay had one rule and one specific rule only; His friends were not allowed to date his sister. Tracey wasnt even allowed, even though Tracey, Zay and Arvette grew up together. No one was good enough for his sister, not even his best friend. Tracey and Arvette were in love and they continued their escapades against Nyzas wishes. They both had fun but the relationship was later terminated because of the Nyzas disapproval not to mention Arvette became pregnant by another man. Tracey gets over Arvette and decides to move on with his life. Three years later, Tracey gets married to a woman that he doesnt love and Vette returns to the D.C. area to visit her older brother and pay her dues. She has a secret that she has been keeping from everyone but at the same time Tracey learns that his new bride had sex with his best friend, (Nyza.) Tammerine, Zays new girlfriend finds out and is furious. She is ready to walk away from the relationship and everything that she invested in when Zay comes to find that his new love interest (Tammerine) has been hiding a few secrets of her own. Everything comes out right in the middle of Nyzas living room and it becomes a straight knock down- drag out when everything comes to light in this cool, yet sexy novel. But the male and the female boxers have issues to hash out within their own relationship. It turns into an all out fight scheduled for 12 rounds, but the boxers glove up for the thirteenth round... Sometimes relationships go into overtime. Sexy and softly erotic; it is a must read! Anything is possible when you read a story by Devon. Devons books are page turners. You will not be disappointed! A writer ahead of his time; I couldnt put it down!
This teacher education textbook invites preservice and beginning teachers to think critically about the impact of rurality on their work and provides an overview of what it means to live, teach, learn, and thrive in rural communities. This book underscores the importance of teaching in rural schools as an act of social justice—work that dismantles spatial barriers to economic, social, and political justice. Teaching in Rural Places begins with a foundational section that addresses the importance of thinking about rural education in the U.S. as an educational environment with particular challenges and opportunities. The subsequent chapters address rural teaching within concentric circles of focus—from communities to schools to classrooms. Chapters provide concrete strategies for understanding rural communities, valuing rural ways of being, and teaching in diverse rural schools by addressing topics such as working with families, building professional networks, addressing trauma, teaching in multi-grade classrooms, and planning place-conscious instruction. The first of its kind, this comprehensive textbook for rural teacher education is targeted toward preservice and beginning teachers in traditional and alternative teacher education programs as well as new rural teachers participating in induction and mentoring programs. Teaching in Rural Places will help ensure that rural students have the well-prepared teachers they deserve.
A social psychologist uncovers the psychological basis of the "laziness lie," which originated with the Puritans and has ultimately created blurred boundaries between work and life with modern technologies and offers advice for not succumbing to societal pressure to "do more.
A deep dive into the spectrum of Autistic experience and the phenomenon of masked Autism, giving individuals the tools to safely uncover their true selves while broadening society’s narrow understanding of neurodiversity “A remarkable work that will stand at the forefront of the neurodiversity movement.”—Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP, author of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism For every visibly Autistic person you meet, there are countless “masked” Autistic people who pass as neurotypical. Masking is a common coping mechanism in which Autistic people hide their identifiably Autistic traits in order to fit in with societal norms, adopting a superficial personality at the expense of their mental health. This can include suppressing harmless stims, papering over communication challenges by presenting as unassuming and mild-mannered, and forcing themselves into situations that cause severe anxiety, all so they aren’t seen as needy or “odd.” In Unmasking Autism, Dr. Devon Price shares his personal experience with masking and blends history, social science research, prescriptions, and personal profiles to tell a story of neurodivergence that has thus far been dominated by those on the outside looking in. For Dr. Price and many others, Autism is a deep source of uniqueness and beauty. Unfortunately, living in a neurotypical world means it can also be a source of incredible alienation and pain. Most masked Autistic individuals struggle for decades before discovering who they truly are. They are also more likely to be marginalized in terms of race, gender, sexual orientation, class, and other factors, which contributes to their suffering and invisibility. Dr. Price lays the groundwork for unmasking and offers exercises that encourage self-expression, including: • Celebrating special interests • Cultivating Autistic relationships • Reframing Autistic stereotypes • And rediscovering your values It’s time to honor the needs, diversity, and unique strengths of Autistic people so that they no longer have to mask—and it’s time for greater public acceptance and accommodation of difference. In embracing neurodiversity, we can all reap the rewards of nonconformity and learn to live authentically, Autistic and neurotypical people alike.
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