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"Everyone's favorite subject, I know. This is an important topic to shed some light on. I will discuss the many ramifications, both short and long term, of not eliminating regularly. I will paint an interesting picture of some of the causes and offer some solutions. All the while, I keep it light and even a little entertaining." (Brenda Jaeck)

Speaking for animals as both an artist and activist, Brenda Peterson, author of the book Wild Chorus, discusses writing about animals, and takes us on a journey of her lifelong relationship with birds and wild mammals to explore the intricacies of animal communication, compassion, attention and peaceful adaption.

As a leader, you know that complexity, responsibility, change, and uncertainty come with the job. How you manage uncertainty sends a big ripple through your organization. Learning how “to be” when the answer is unclear may be the most important leadership muscle you need to build. Leadership expert Brenda Reynolds equips you with information, strategies, and real-life examples that will grow your confidence and hone your leadership skills. TBD will help you find power and clarity in the midst of any change.

This book is a simple guide on how to write a covenant and watch God's word come to pass in your life. Brenda Zintgaff and her husband Tom are the founders of Harvest Church in Temple, Texas. Brenda, as a young mother some 36 years ago, perceived that her prayers seemed to be bouncing off the ceiling. She found herself desperate to find an answer. One night, a revelation of how to write a covenant captured her soul. Hebrews 4:12 opened her eyes to the alive and active word of God and gave her insight on how to change history and the lives of her family.

In an era before the advent of electric lights, telephones or motor vehicles, there exists a small cluster of aristocratic "old revolutionary stock" families that rule New York's social life. Under the rules of this society, "being things" is better than "doing things" and reputation and outward appearances come at the exclusion of everything else. In this Gilded Age, when America’s expansion and increased industrialism produce a group of newly wealthy robber barons and financiers.

In his sharply crafted, unnerving first collection of speculative short stories, Courttia Newland envisages an alternate future as lived by the African diaspora. Robots driven by all-too-human urges set out to colonize space; Kill Parties roam the streets of a postapocalyptic world; a matriarchal race of mer creatures depends on interbreeding with mortals to survive; mysterious seeds appear in cities across the world, growing into the likeness of people in their vicinity.

Many people consider music theory to be intimadating, when in all actuality, it is the very language that connects us. This book is a step-by-step guide providing the basics and laying the foundation necessary to provide you with the skills to compose and orient your ideas when creating music.

Audra Tadlock is bored with life in Hopeville, Texas, until she befriends handsome photographer McKenna Smith, who brings more excitement than she bargains for. Being kidnapped and traipsing across the countryside looking for her thought-to-be-dead brother is not the adventure she had in mind. Nothing is as important to McKenna as receiving a pardon from the State of Texas. His luck changes for the better when he recognizes Audra, the twin sister of the man who shot him. But falling in love with the one person who can exonerate Smith may prevent him from winning his freedom. Will the search for Audra's brother bring him the independence he desires or will she imprison his heart with her love?

Amasai Rising is an enchanting young-adult coming-of-age fantasy novel set in the Kingdom of Aythia. Azlana is a half-human, half-elf princess on the run, forced from the only home she has ever known and shouldered with the responsibility of uniting men and mystics. But an ancient darkness has taken hold of Azlana’s mind, flooding her thoughts that horrify her.

Whether you are a coven initiate, a student, or a "solitary" forging your own path, this book is your guide on your Wiccan journey. Understand why there has been a misunderstanding of the Wiccan world. Delve deeper into this religion’s rich history as it reveals a belief system that is based on respect and love for nature. Get to know that Wicca does not just exist in today’s world, but is actually growing! Remove any misconceptions you might have had about Wicca. Is it difficult to join a coven? Can you start practicing on your own?

When Daisy Morris finds out she's spending the summer with her dad, bodyguard for Seconds to Juliet—the hottest boy band around—she knows it couldn't be more perfect. But not because she's a fan. Oh, no. Because ever since front man Trevin Jacobs completely humiliated her by standing her up for homecoming, Daisy is out for a little revenge. Yup, Trevin Jacobs is goin' down . . .

In these will-they-or-won’t-they insta-love romances, you’ll be taken on a wild journey as these two strong personalities are drawn to one another.

It's been three years since Alisa last saw her stepbrother Jake, and in all that time, she hasn't stopped lusting over him. When he gets off the plane from Cambridge, it seems like nothing has changed between them. Except for the fact that he only got hotter with time. Alisa is more than elated when Jake asks if she wants to stay with him for the short weekend that he's in town. Little does she know that his feelings for her are a lot less platonic than she ever imagined.

You’re on LinkedIn, but you’re not sure you’re getting the most out of it. You’re open to learning, but you need some guidance on how to be more effective at your time and efforts on LinkedIn. And, you believe you can have fun while learning. I mean, obviously. Otherwise, what the heck are you doing considering buying an audiobook called, Social Media Pie? That’s crazy talk, right? Or, is it brilliant? Probably a bit of both.

After my fiancé ditches me on my wedding day, I'm determined to pick up the pieces of my broken heart and move on. Taking on an assignment at my magazine seems like the way to do just that. Until I find out my colleague is the sexy-as-sin Jackson Taylor. The tall, dark, and handsome Jackson Taylor.

With a touch of her hand, Octavia Hollows can restore life. Yet, she couldn’t save the man she loved from the horrific accident that stole him from her. Octavia thought she could outrun the pain, but ghosts from the past refuse to be silenced. Seattle, Washington: Octavia blew into town in search of information, only to get swirled up in a paranormal predicament even she couldn’t fathom. A neonatal nurse is dead, and her young patient is aging at an alarming rate.

Popular author Bettye Griffin crafts a wholesome romance about four friends heading into their silver years and still learning about love. Elyse, Susan, Grace and Pat are all turning 50, just like the Chicago housing project where they all grew up. As they gather for a reunion with other former residents, the women learn it's never too late to follow their hearts.

Jesse Olson has a full plate. When her father dies suddenly of an aneurysm, her whole world seems to come to a stop. But with a bistro to run by herself and one of her special coffee blends getting a lot of attention in the city, Jesse is busier than ever. She doesn’t have time to do much of anything except work and sleep, and she isn’t thinking about anything else, until she meets a rude businessman with flashing dark eyes and a wicked tongue.

Aiden Palmer, a disenchanted WWI veteran, has gone from golden boy to troublemaker since his return from Europe. Hopping from job to job, looking for meaning and adventure, he finds himself running with a rowdy new crowd that puts pressure on him to join their illegal bootlegging runs. On the night the 18th Amendment goes into affect, he reconnects with a love from his past, Grace Currie, at a prohibition ball. Grace McAfee Currie is a teenaged war widow. On the night the Volstead Act becomes law, she searches for Aiden Palmer, the man she’d wanted to marry three years ago.

Coming out to Mom is a lesbian rite of passage. In the third edition of this landmark anthology, 34 remarkable women face their fears and confusion, prejudice and misunderstandings, and speak honestly and bravely about the difficulties and joys of life with their "different daughters". Among the topics of discussion are family, community, religion, grandchildren, bisexuality, transgenderism, and coming out.