Three people - Monica, who, determined to lead a glamorous life, will destroy anyone in her way; Tamara, who, after being betrayed by her boyfriend, seeks revenge; and Barron, who attempts to have a relationship with the son he abandoned - must deal with the consequences of their actions. Reprint.
This book is based on factual events that the author has experienced and his knowledge of African American culture. A God-Fearing, Cantankerous, elderly woman is asked to undergo a traditional, daunting summer task. Her responsibilities include the watchdog effort,' and the use of whatever means necessary to discipline and teach her grandchildren, great-nieces, and great-nephews how to live a Christian way of life. Their ages range from 8—17, and the desire, reluctance, and necessity for them to remain in her house depends on one major stipulation; they all must attend church services with her every Sunday. This novel is a collection of diverse, raw, entertaining, humorous stories about family fun, adventure, and the experiences that take place in an urban community in Cincinnati, Ohio. One of the natural outcomes in life is that every generation of adolescents encounters their share of trials, tribulations, and temptations while growing up. In many cases they are unavoidable, sometimes unpredictable, and sometimes unbelievable. The essence of this book touches on every facet of these experiences.
This book reflects multidisciplinary and cross-jurisdictional analysis of issues surrounding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and the criminal justice system, and the impact on Aboriginal children, young people, and their families. This book provides the first comprehensive and multidisciplinary account of FASD and its implications for the criminal justice system – from prevalence and diagnosis to sentencing and culturally secure training for custodial officers. Situated within a ‘decolonising’ approach, the authors explore the potential for increased diversion into Aboriginal community-managed, on-country programmes, enabled through innovation at the point of first contact with the police, and non-adversarial, needs-focussed courts. Bringing together advanced thinking in criminology, Aboriginal justice issues, law, paediatrics, social work, and Indigenous mental health and well-being, the book is grounded in research undertaken in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. The authors argue for the radical recalibration of both theory and practice around diversion, intervention, and the role of courts to significantly lower rates of incarceration; that Aboriginal communities and families are best placed to construct the social and cultural scaffolding around vulnerable youth that could prevent damaging contact with the mainstream justice system; and that early diagnosis and assessment of FASD may make a crucial difference to the life chances of Aboriginal youth and their families. Exploring how, far from providing solutions to FASD, the mainstream criminal justice system increases the likelihood of adverse outcomes for children with FASD and their families, this innovative book will be of great value to researchers and students worldwide interested in criminal and social justice, criminology, youth justice, social work, and education.
Looking for entertaining stories of drama, glamour and passion featuring sophisticated and sensual African American and multicultural heroes and heroines? Harlequin Kimani Romance brings you all this and more with these four new full-length books for one great price! PLAYING WITH SEDUCTION Pleasure Cove Reese Ryan Premier event promoter Wesley Adams is glad to be back in North Carolina. Until he discovers the collaborator on his next venture is competitive volleyball player Brianna “Bree” Evans, the beauty he spent an unforgettable evening with more than a year ago. Will their past cost them their second chance? IT’S ALWAYS BEEN YOU The Jacksons of Ann Arbor Elle Wright Best friends Dr. Lovely “Love” Washington and Dr. Drake Jackson wake up in a Vegas hotel to discover not only did they become overnight lovers, they’re married. But neither remembers tying the knot. Will they finally realize what’s been in front of them all along—true love? OVERTIME FOR LOVE Scoring for Love Synithia Williams Between school, two jobs and caring for her nephew, Angela Bouler is keeping it all together…until Isaiah Reynolds bounces into her life. Angela’s hectic life doesn’t quite mesh with the basketball star’s image of the perfect partner. Winning her heart won’t be easy, but it’s the only play that matters… SOARING ON LOVE The Cardinal House Joy Avery Tressa Washington will do anything to escape the disastrous aftermath of her engagement party. Even stow away in the back of Roth Lexington’s car and drive off with the aerospace engineer. In his snowbound cabin, they’ll learn that to reach the heights of love, they’ll have to be willing to fall…
Are little green men observing us? And if they are, out of all of the planets in the universe why us? Meet Henry O'Malley, burned out CIA field agent with two years until retirement. He takes an assignment in New Mexico he hopes will keep him alive and out of the limelight and unwittingly walks into a three-ring circus. He has just become the agent in charge of ETRAND - Extraterrestrial Research and Development. He heads an unlikely group of heroes: a computer whiz, language expert, anthropologist, mathematician, engineer, security man, and physician. As he settles into his job, the unthinkable happens.
A bright flash illuminated the darkened cave. The sound of thunder that followed caused the very ground they were standing on to tremble... "Is everyone all right?" Oren asked. Before anyone could answer, they heard something they could not place, but it seemed as if it were coming from the direction of the entrance. The dim light emanating from Oren's torch shone on Seff's scarred face as he slowly made his way towards the entrance. Suddenly, the noise forcefully echoed within the dark cavern as the entrance fell in with boulders and sealed the startled adventurers inside. Even though he was a few feet from the rocky doorway, Seff instinctively jumped back in order to avoid this landslide. After regaining their balance from this new trembling ground, the covenant of six looked around their new, darker surrounding. "What just happened?" Dov asked in a confused tone. Seff ran forward into the darkness. "We are trapped," he said, panicking as he checked the new wall for any cracks or holes with his hands. There were none. It was completely sealed. Nothing could enter or leave the cavern from the opposite side now. -From End's Beginning Fate or free will? This is a theory which has plagued the mind of man since the dawn of his time. Long ago, in an age when man was beginning his destiny, six people stood atop a mountain. The purpose of these adventures was to enter the cavern before them and find an ancient prize sealed within its rocky embrace. Little did they know that this prize was greater then they could have ever possibly imagined. Their actions throughout this endeavor would prove to have a profound consequence for the human race, a consequence so great that even biblical scriptures have ignored. As the human race continued throughout the years, this secret was spared from them. Now, in our modern day, one obstetrics nurse, Evelyn Bryce, is about to stumble onto this divine truth. Through her actions and the actions of those around her, she begins to suspect that all things are not what they appear to be and a strong force, as old as man himself, holds the answer to his origins.
At last, here is a book that shows women how to recognize the Shadow Negotiation -- in which the unspoken attitudes, hidden assumptions, and conflicting agendas that drive the bargaining process play out -- and how to use that knowledge to their advantage. Each time people bargain over issues -- a promotion, a contract with a new client, a bigger role in decision-making -- a parallel negotiation unfolds beneath the surface of the "formal" discussion. Bargainers constantly maneuver to determine whose interests and needs will hold sway, whose opinions will matter, and how cooperative each person will be in reaching an agreement. How the issues are resolved hangs on the actions people take in the shadow negotiation, yet it is in this shadow negotiation that women most often run into trouble. The most productive negotiations take place when strong advocates can connect with each other. Good results depend equally on a bargainer's positioning her ideas for a fair hearing and on being open to the other side's point of view. But traditionally women have not fared well on either front. Often, they let negotiable moments slip by and take the first "no" as a final answer, or their efforts to be responsive to the other side's position are interpreted as accommodation. As a result, women can come away from negotiations with fewer dollars, perks, plum assignments, or less say in decision-making than men. To negotiate effectively, women must pay attention to acts of self-sabotage as well as to the moves others make in the shadow negotiation. By bargaining more strategically, women can establish the terms of their advocacy, their voice, and at the same time encourage the open communication essential to a collaborative discussion in which not only acceptable, but creative, agreements can be worked out. Written by Deborah M. Kolb and Judith Williams, two authorities in the field, The Shadow Negotiation shows women a whole new way to think about the negotiation process. Kolb and Williams identify the common stumbling blocks that women encounter and present a game plan for turning their particular strengths to their advantage. Based on extensive interviews with hundreds of business-women, The Shadow Negotiation provides women with a clear, insightful guide to the hidden machinations that are at work in every bargaining situation.
One of Elle's "Must-Read Titles for Your Book Club." Chosen by The Millions and Flavorwire as one of the most-anticipated books of 2016. The very short stories of Diane Williams have been aptly called “folk tales that hammer like a nail gun,” and these 40 new ones are sharper than ever. They are unsettling, yes, frequently revelatory, and more often than not downright funny. Not a single moment here is what you might expect. While there is immense pleasure to be found in Williams’s spot-on observations about how we behave in our highest and lowest moments, the heart of the drama beats in the language of American short fiction’s grand master, whose originality, precision, and power bring the familiar into startling and enchanted relief.
This is a humorous young-adult novel about a summertime experience that leads to the trials, tribulations, and temptations while growing up. A God-fearing, cantankerous family matriarch is asked to undergo a daunting summer task. Her responsibilities include the watchdog effort and the use of whatever means necessary to teach and discipline her grandchildren, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Although their ages range from eight to seventeen, the desire, necessity, and reluctance for them being in her house depends on one major stipulationthey all must attend church services with her every Sunday.
Hren-Tikaar, a notorious former assassin, carries within him enough information to topple a major galactic underworld syndicate. Ranger special agent Galan Rojai must transport him to a special inquest on the Alliance capitol of Themis. Attacks from without and within, and a chance encounter with a freak wormhole leave these two men stranded on a planet in the middle of nowhere. Now, in a hostile environment and with enemies on the prowl, two men from opposite sides of the law are going to find that trust is their only way out.
Julie thinks it is her fate that she meets her holiday flirt again after some years and falls in love with him straight away. Mighty Dread, a Rastaman, takes the chance to escape the poverty of Jamaica and follows Julie 'to foreign', where he believes the streets are paved with gold. After initial enthusiasm he must realise that money in foreign doesn't come easy, at least not legally. He steals her money and goes back to Jamaica where he plays the rich guy coming home as the Don. He fails to reckon with Julie's adamant will to get even with him. She pursues him to Jamaica to find justice and revenge. He goes on the run but wherever he goes Julie follows. At last he returns to Jamaica to stand his ground in his own beloved island and to fight back, but Julie has found an ally and soon she must decide if vengeance is worth a man's life.
She never thought love would make a home in her life. At twelve he prayed to be the perfect husband, but he did not find perfect love until his 76th year. They come together with oddly complimentary histories of domestic violence, emotional neglect, and ostracism. Ruby is the story of how they fall in love and the wonderful magic that ensues.
Winner of the 2023 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award A Five Books "Best Literary Science Writing" Book of 2023 • A Smithsonian Best Science Book of 2022 • A Prospect Magazine Top Memoir of 2022 • A KCRW Life Examined Best Book of 2022 "Keen observer [and] deft writer" (David Quammen) Florence Williams explores the fascinating, cutting-edge science of heartbreak while seeking creative ways to mend her own. When her twenty-five-year marriage suddenly falls apart, journalist Florence Williams expects the loss to hurt. But when she starts feeling physically sick, losing weight and sleep, she sets out in pursuit of rational explanation. She travels to the frontiers of the science of "social pain" to learn why heartbreak hurts so much—and why so much of the conventional wisdom about it is wrong. Soon Williams finds herself on a surprising path that leads her from neurogenomic research laboratories to trying MDMA in a Portland therapist’s living room, from divorce workshops to the mountains and rivers that restore her. She tests her blood for genetic markers of grief, undergoes electrical shocks while looking at pictures of her ex, and discovers that our immune cells listen to loneliness. Searching for insight as well as personal strategies to game her way back to health, she seeks out new relationships and ventures into the wilderness in search of an extraordinary antidote: awe. With warmth, daring, wit, and candor, Williams offers a gripping account of grief and healing. Heartbreak is a remarkable merging of science and self-discovery that will change the way we think about loneliness, health, and what it means to fall in and out of love.
When marriages hit rough spots, the men and women in them need wise and informed help. Through personal experience, Joe and Michelle Williams have learned what works and what doesn't in the tough times of marriage. Having experienced several divorces each before becoming Christians, Joe and Michelle write with insight and authority that can't be denied. Includes a Temperament test and survey to help readers evaluate their marriage, questions for self-evaluation, and group- or support-partner discussion questions.
In Adam’s Gift, author Cindy Williams Adams shares the story of the death of her twenty-seven-year-old son, Adam, and her subsequent spiritual journey. Hi! I’m Adam, and I’m dead. Well, not really. I’m still here ... “The first night in the hospital, while Adam was on life support, around midnight, a nurse advised me to go home and get some rest. I looked at Adam’s monitor. His heart rate was 180, a normal heart rate for an infant. At that point, his vital signs were nominal. I said I’d go home when Adam’s heart rate reached 111. Greg and I sat in the dark, listening to the beep-beep of Adam’s monitor. A few minutes later, Greg said, “Look at the monitor.” Adam’s heart rate was 111. My youngest sister, Rhonda, and I clipped some locks of Adam’s dark brown hair as a keepsake. I was sitting at the head of his bed examining our handiwork when I heard Adam say jokingly, “Mom, what the fuck did you do to my hair?” In that pivotal moment, if I’d talked myself out of believing what I’d just experienced, I would have grieved Adam’s death in an entirely different way. Trusting the communication from Adam was real not only allowed me to accept the loss of Adam’s physical presence, it allowed me to create an entirely new relationship with the part of Adam that is eternal. Adam’s lungs, kidneys, pancreas, and liver saved the lives of two individuals and significantly improved the lives of three others. Adam’s liver went to a young mother from Indiana, where I was born. Adam’s pancreas went to a woman with diabetes who’ll never have to suffer another amputation. Adam’s kidneys went to a woman from somewhere in California and to a man in Oakland who no longer plan their life around the need for dialysis. Adam’s lungs went to a seventy-two-year-old man from Arizona.” From January 2011 to February 2023, Adam led me on a twelve-year-long wild goose chase where I collected seemingly random puzzle pieces that when presented altogether, finally make sense. From a past life as a knowledge keeper in Atlantis to serving as an intergalactic guardian, Adam’s mind-blowing after-death adventures will change everything you thought you knew about life and death and the world as we know it. Don’t let your skin suit fool you into thinking you’re anything less than a co-creator with God. We don’t have to die to evolve to a higher level of consciousness. When it comes to consciousness-raising, Adam and I are giving away the cheats. Adam’s Gift is more than a memoir, it’s a multidimensional multimedia experience. Brace yourself, you’re in for an e-ticket ride. Adams’ debut memoir is an effectively concise account of a mother navigating her own grief while also finding ways to help others heal. Adams vividly renders her story of her life’s journey, and her sense of exuberance is evident throughout... — Kirkus review The story of Adam and the special bond he shares with his mom gives those hope who question an afterlife. —Dannion Brinkley, internationally bestselling author of Saved by the Light, At Peace in the Light, and Secrets of the Light You don’t have to have experienced loss to love Adam’s Gift. It isn’t a book of grief. Its gift to the reader is about the resilience of love and the unwavering faith of a mother faced with unimaginable circumstances and boundless faith. —Meg Blackburn Losey, PhD, author of international bestsellers, The Children of Now, The Secret History of Consciousness, and Touching the Light Through the experiences recounted by Adam’s mother, readers are immersed in a world where love transcends physical boundaries and continues to connect souls even after death. —Rhys Wynn Davies, Australia’s 2023 Psychic of the Year, and author of How to Talk to the Dead in 10 Easy Steps Adam’s Gift was so riveting to read. I came away from it feeling as if I had gained so much. I can’t thank Adam and Cindy enough for writing this book. —Sarah Breskman Cosme, bestselling author of A Hypnotist’s Journey to Atlantis, A Hypnotist’s Journey to the Secret of the Sphinx, and A Hypnotist’s Journey from the Trail to the Star People
This comedic, fiction is about three Pastors who lose grip on their situations, surrounding and themselves. Without divine intervention they are bound to screw up their lives and destroy their own destinies. Since they don't know what God is doing, they try to do it themselves. In turn, they have the potential of turning God's new blessings into their new burdens.
Take a step back in time to a small community in Texas called Aiken. Learn about her citizens through the eyes of their neighbors and families. As the narratives come together and expand, nearby communities are included. A few historical figures are mentioned, but they take second place in our stories. The heroes in this collection are the men and women who lead quiet, dignified lives in a little corner of the USA.
Mastering everyday social dynamics for technical professionals Those in STEM fields are charged with driving innovation. In the workplace, whether you are a young professional or an experienced leader, you face the challenge of navigating complex social dynamics, not only of applying your technical expertise. Social Equations uniquely positions you to understand these social challenges through a technical lens. When you focus only on the technical side, you operate in a silo that has limited impact and encounter many roadblocks, seemingly from others. However, sometimes you’re the roadblock! To make a difference on a large scale, you must be able to understand, work with, and influence others. This essential guide is organized by the challenges you face as a person, in relationships, in teams, in leading teams, and in leading teams of teams. Over time, use this guide to grow your capability. When you run into a problem, simply turn to the topic you need, such as managing your reactions, inviting people in, navigating conflict, leading vs. doing, and navigating internal politics. Drawing on concepts from business, organizational development, and social psychology, authors Kadakia and Williams explain these social dynamics using scientific analogies, fictional anecdotes, and reflection exercises. Social Equations empowers you, as a STEM professional and social innovator, to become a collaborative leader driving impactful change.
In this powerful follow-up to her groundbreaking book, Learning Their Language, Marta Williams presents fascinating stories that explore the connection among humans, nature, and animals and demonstrated the effective and life-enhancing techniques of intuitive communication.--COVER.
What does it mean to give life to movement? Tamara Williams answers this question through an ethnographic study and historical mapping of the Silvestre Dance Technique created by Brazilian master teacher, dancer, and choreographer, Rosangela Silvestre. In the first book solely dedicated to Silvestre Technique, Williams illustrates how the applied theory of the triangles of inspiration, expression and balance of training can lead to self-actualization through implementation in daily life practice. From the Brazilian arts movements of the 1970s, to the sociopolitical themes of the Blocos Afros, to the global practice of Silvestre Technique presently, the author explores the impact of the Body Universe in understanding self-capacity and capability. Williams investigates the functionality of the technique through a series of interviews, physical practice, and training.
Thoroughly revised and updated and with a new Introduction by the authors, this paperback edition of Her Place at the Table draws on extensive interviews with women leaders to help all women negotiate their path to leadership success. A Woman's Guide to Taking Her Place at the Leadership Table "It's time for women to take their places at the leadership tables alongside men. Why? Because the skills we developed at the foot of the table—bringing people together, building bridges across differences, and thinking outside the box—are in great demand. But to use this time and these skills to the greatest advantage, read this book. The authors have set a great meal for you...just devour it." —Marie C. Wilson, president and founder, The White House Project "Does she have the right stuff? That question follows women whenever they are promoted to visible leadership positions. Her Place at the Table lays out the pragmatic moves that can help any woman in business show she has the right stuff. I encourage all women with leadership aspirations to use this book as a guide." —Patricia Fili-Krushel, executive vice president, Time Warner "Women roar—they are the leaders we need in corporations today, but there are still some barriers. This book will help individual women negotiate what they need to succeed as leaders and help their firms support them in their efforts. That way we all win!" —Tom Peters, management consultant and author, Reimagine! Business Excellence in a Disruptive Age For more information about Her Place at the Table or a group discussion guide, visit http://www.herplaceatthetable.com. Completely Updated with a New Introduction by the Authors
Unknowingly we search for guidance in the simplest decisions""everything from what we eat for breakfast, based on the convenience, or whether it's what we want to accomplish momentarily. Either way we all are born with an innate sense of direction. It is only necessary for us to have openness and determination to hear and follow our guide. These four individuals were reunited from different destinations throughout the United States in an exceptional manner by the hands of fate, but how and what they overcome through this dramatic journey was the insight to their purpose. Embracing their individual weakness allowed them to unite their strengths through the symbolism from the true direction. With intuition and a remembrance of their past along with a smile of faith, they scoured the streets of Chicago to locate their missing piece. Obtaining this allowed them to understand not only themselves but also the viable significance of a true family, regardless of being biological or not. So they come to the conclusion that "never underestimate the simplicities of life, for those are the stepping stones to the foundation of the future.
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