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Wise Black women have known for centuries that the blues have been a platform for truth-telling, an underground musical railroad to survival, and an essential form of resistance, healing, and learning. In her highly anticipated follow-up to the widely acclaimed Pushout, now a core text for teachers and principals on the criminalization of Black girls in schools, leading advocate Monique W. Morris invokes the spirit of the blues to articulate a radically healing and empowering pedagogy for Black and Brown girls.

succumbing to all-consuming bloodlust. Her most challenging contract yet: restore order to the gang-ridden city of Easy in post-World War 3 America. To succeed, she must manipulate the gangs into turning against each other while grappling with her own demons and a growing attraction to the sociopathic second-in-command of Easy's most ruthless gang.

Vodun: West African Spiritual Life explores and explains this often-misunderstood religion. It invites listeners to open their eyes and their minds to what Vodun is, where and why began, and how it’s practiced. You may think you know everything you need to know, because you’ve seen Hollywood’s interpretation of these spiritual practices, but this book proves those theories, misconceptions, artistic licenses, and theories wrong.

**From the #1 selling authors of "Haunting of Emery Estate"- Read about their next Ghost Investigation! Haunting of Hunt Memorial Library Come Along and Investigate a Haunted Library and Encounter 3 Ghosts! After a book signing event in a former library, Medium Rob Gutro and Paranormal Drag Queen and Tech wizard, Monique Toosoon led a public paranormal investigation in the historic Hunt Memorial Library in Nashua, New Hampshire in search of paranormal activity. They were joined by other paranormal professionals and members of the public for this event. Their findings revealed three ghosts ...

Then pick up this book and find the answers to all the questions you’ve been secretly asking, but are too afraid to look up. Google is not a reliable source and we already know how much people love to argue on the internet; so get real answers here.

ROMANCE QUICKIES Discounted Boxed Set, Encounters 7-12 WHO WILL WIN? Seven friends living in New York City. One unusual competition. Who can have the most intimate encounters in a month? Ten thousand dollars is on the line... Quickies are bite-sized steamy stories that follow a group of women living in New York City who compete to see who can have the most casual hookups in a month. Which woman will sleep with the most men to win the bet? Will any of them fall in love with their conquests along the way? These sizzling-hot books can be read as stand-alones or as part of the Quickies series. ...

What if everything you thought you knew about love, loss, and becoming was just the prologue? VERSES is not a manual—it’s a mirror. It's a is a soul-stirring exploration of love, loss, healing, and becoming. A lyrical exploration of the moments that break us open and the truths we find in the aftermath. For anyone who’s ever loved deeply, lost unexpectedly, or stood in the in-between wondering what comes next, these pages offer recognition rather than advice, connection instead of conclusions.

Leading Gracefully is one of the best "how to" career coaching books written on women's leadership featuring a new roadmap on how to build self-confidence, be authentic and become a more effective leader. Following the success of Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg and Daring to Lead by Brene Brown, this book is a a step-by-step guide to help women get a seat at the table and keep it.

How do you manifest your dreams? Some believe if they begin thinking positive thoughts, then all their dreams will manifest. I’m here to tell you the Law of Attraction is not a magic wand. In this audiobook, you will learn what is the Law of Attraction, create a vision board, take a 30-day challenge, manifesting your dreams with a negative person, and how to remove blocks. Begin today with learning these techniques and how to apply them to manifest those dreams.

Rahul and Suhana first met when they were fourteen and they struggled against all odds to get together. Will they ever succeed? Suhana Sen and Rahul Bosu met at a summer computer workshop when they were ninth graders. Since then Rahul tried hard to get close to Suhana and Suhana admired Rahul’s better grades than her. Yet nosey classmates and meddling parents stood on their way of getting together. Their career choices made them drift apart across the oceans. They kept crossing the ocean ignoring warnings from parents and teasing from people around, yet there were some people who tried ...

A Hood Tale of Betrayal and Revenge When twin sis La'Rain got murdered, Storm's world came crashin' down. But she vowed to get revenge when she found out it was no accident. With her partner Lizzy and La'Rain's old crew, Storm's mission is to expose the truth and take down their rivals one by one. But as secrets rise to the surface, the drug game gets deadlier. Respect ain't given no more, it's taken. New York, get ready for Storm's wrath! “Dope Girl's Ambition"

Have you always had an interest in the ancient practice of bone throwing, but you just didn’t know how to start learning? Perhaps all you’ve needed is an all-around guide that will introduce you to the world of bone throwing or bone casting! Bone reading is an ancient method of divination practiced throughout the world by various cultures.

In the high-stakes world of crime, Diamond and Dennis lead a crew of ambitious go-getters known as Weight Watchers, targeting the city’s most dangerous drug lords. With precision and ruthless determination, they make their mark, taking down their targets and building an empire. Money flows fast, and their crew’s success seems unstoppable. But as the tension rises and loyalties are tested, one member finds themselves caught between love and betrayal, torn between loyalty to the crew and a dangerous attraction to the competition. As secrets unravel and the stakes get higher, the line ...

Santeria, a religion whose origins can be traced back to the Yoruban tribes of West Africa. Brought into the United States and Latin American countries through the slave trade, it is now practiced in Cuba and the Latin American countries and has over 20,000 followers in the United States.

Marie Laveau: Life of a Voodoo Queen introduces you to the legendary Marie Laveau, affectionately known as the Voodoo Queen or the Pope of Voodoo of New Orleans. Her life and work cemented her place in history beginning in the mid-1800s. She just may be the most influential practitioner of the magical arts.

Astral projection or astral travel is an out-of-body experience (OBE) which is achieved either in an awake state or by way of lucid dreaming or deep meditation. Some people can astral project naturally. Others are afraid to remove their consciousness from the physical body and never learn to astral project. This book will explain techniques, benefits, and how to control your astral body.

Orisha is a colorful and misunderstood religion practiced in Trinidad and Tobago with ties to the Yorba culture of Nigeria. Monique Joiner Siedlak, explores this African-routed tradition starting with a look at the roots of this vibrant and colorful tradition and how it evolved to where it is today. This fascinating book covers topics such as the past persecution of Orisha followers, the religion’s deities, practices, ceremonies, and ties to aspects of the Catholic Church.

Traditionally, managers assumed people were lazy and would not work unless strictly controlled. McGregor, however, believed this form of management to be based on faulty assumptions about human nature, and felt that managers should reflect on their assumptions about what motivates people. He proposed they draw on research in psychology and the other social sciences to create working conditions that allow all employees to realize their full human potential.

When it comes to love, Leilani Carter don’t play with her peace. After a Christmas heartbreak shattered her trust last year, she swore love wouldn’t get a second chance. Then she meets him. Roman Pierce, handsome, guarded, self-made, and allergic to anything that smells like vulnerability. He doesn’t do holidays. Or romance. Or forever. Until her. What starts as business turns into warmth… then chemistry… then something deeper they both fear. But when ghosts of Christmas heartbreaks return to test them, they must decide: Run back to the pain that shaped them? Or fight for the love...

For as long as I can remember, I've had a boring, predictable life. I work at a low-paying job and have ho-hum missionary sex with my long-term boyfriend, who calls me "pear shaped" (and not in a good way). I've never been with more than one man or explored myself sexually. That's for sexy, skinny girls. Girls with exciting lives. Girls I'm not. When a series of events send my life into a tailspin, I find myself at a mansion in the Hollywood Hills, locking eyes with a gorgeous, sexy stranger who sends my heart racing. Our first night together is one I'll never forget.