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In Women Who Wrote, editors have thoughtfully curated classic and groundbreaking works from some of literature’s bravest and most talented women. In this gorgeous, giftable volume, the literary selections feature brief introductory biographical sketches of these revolutionary women writers and details the greater historical value of their work. For years to come, the women in your life will enjoy this beautiful and powerful collection, which features writings from Jane Austen, Louisa May Alcott, Emily Dickinson, Edith Wharton, Phyllis Wheatley, Zitkala-Sa, and more.

Gates of Power: Actualize Your True Self is an inspiration, informative, and practical guide for all who are passionate about living up to their potential and optimizing their life. The book is based on the Gates of Power Method and Program created by Nomi Bachar. The Gates of Power Method® is practical, creative, and deeply spiritual. It empowers and energizes all seven facets of our life: body, emotions, dialogue, creative expression, life path, silence, and knowledge.

Naomi Jackson made a mistake. Born in the tumultuous years following the American Revolution, she embraced change, excitement, and adventure. So, when the devil Bill Williams swaggered into town, she launched into his arms, determined that her love for him could overcome all obstacles. It couldn't. Now, she has two young children, a life of misery, and a hopeless, desperate desire to escape.

In Jaxon and Kevin’s Black History Trip Downtown, the second book in this educational book series, Jaxon shares his magical adventure with his cousin Kevin. They venture into town to meet Black inventors and scientists who are responsible for many of the things we encounter every day.

Tierra Proper is young, smart, beautiful, and in desperate need of something to make her numb. Grief and rage cocktailing through her veins, exotic dancing is her gateway to freedom and the attention she craves. But what happens when the phantom demons you're running from chase you into the arms of actual monsters?

Naomi Jackson never thought her life would come to this. She'd been abandoned by the father of her two children. Stranded during the last days of 1809 in a ramshackle stream-side home in rural Tennessee. But here she was. The Devil Bill Williams had vanished. Now it was up to her to care for her two innocent, beautiful children.

Nitara Desai has spent her life negotiating international agreements, easing points of conflict, and averting disasters. Worst-case scenarios belong in her nightmares, not the IEC’s daily reports. On a calm day, being a director at the International Energy Consortium only requires fixing CarbonCon translators for flustered Brazilian delegates. A thankless job, but the world is still drowning in CO2—there’s no choice but to keep treading.

There is no one quite like her. Michelle Obama. This is the first book to tell the astonishing story of a woman whose intellect, verbal flair, and poise are certain to make her one of the most influential First Ladies in history. Listeners are given a revealing and intimate look at Michelle Obama's remarkable life, from her Chicago childhood to her education at Princeton and Harvard, how she first met Barack Obama at the prestigious law firm where they were the only African-Americans to her role as his closest adviser and her own political beliefs.

Joanie, a struggling college student, inherits a Christmas tree from her great-aunt, who was very wealthy. Joanie would have preferred money to pay for tuition and books. The tree is ratty and ugly. Joanie and her mama decide to put the tree up for Christmas this year, and then throw it away. The tree will not let Joanie, her mama, or her mama’s boyfriend string new lights on it. Every time they try, the lights explode.

With the tools provided in this book, you will feel empowered to take action and begin to write your own success story. This book is written for those aspiring entrepreneurs chained to their "comfort zone" and tormented with self-imposed limiting believes. This book is written through the eyes of a young girl as she witnesses her mother overcome poverty, physical abuse, scarcity of essential resources, and societal suppression. Based on true stories which took place over two decades, starting in the 1980s between Mexico City and the province of Mexico.

Each of us is born with amazing traits which we all forgot about because of the difficult times or painful events. Whatever the reason might be, we all have the capacity to bounce back and not allow darkness and negativity to alter our perception. When we align with the laws of the Universe which is a pivotal requirement in the process of creating the best possible existence for ourselves and the society, and then we will see the difference we all desire.

Elle Connor's life is as grim as she had always feared. Years of demon slaying have left her with nothing to show for her trouble. She's convinced a "normal" life was never meant for her. Patrick Holt wants nothing more than to be away from the holy wars and has lived quietly for years as an average human. The trouble is that he's anything but average - he's a fallen hybrid angel. When Tagas, the guardian angel, pairs them up to investigate the brutal slayings of young women in Los Angeles, Elle wants nothing to do with Patrick.

A sweet trilogy of lost and found loves in nature and nurture. The beauty of the African continent is told here, in all its splendid detail. Carnal, fragrant, visual perfume graces these words as they lead you to where only your imagination can take you.

How to get your power back? How LiShey pushed forward after losing her faith. I lost myself up under the bleachers on October 1, 2017, the Las Vegas massive shooting. Fifty-eight innocent people were killed that night. My life would never be the same. I felt like I died up under the bleachers. The real struggles of learning the new you after such a horrific ordeal. PTSD got the best of me.

Suzette Dunfey, a widow at the age of 51, decides to open a cocoa café in St. Joseph, Michigan. Everything is going according to plan until she discovers a tunnel - dug by the infamous mobster Al Capone - and a dead body.

When nine-year old Lezah moves with her mother to the town of Rambling Woods, her life changes forever. Longing for adventure, she explores her new surroundings, including the town library. As Lezah reads the book, she is transported to a mystical rain forest called Waterfall Bay, where she quickly meets new friends.

The first step in problem-solving is properly identifying the problem. Often, we attempt to resolve symptoms of the real true problem. Often, we attempt to solve related or resulting problems. Often, we undertake the easiest solution, without ever solving the real true problem. Then we wonder why the problem keeps returning. Race issues, office politics, personal relationships, male chauvinism, female catty/pettiness, and jealousy all stem from one source. In this book, I will tell you what is the properly identified problem.

When Nora landed an editorial assistant role at Parsons Press she thought it would be The Dream Job. But after five years of admin and taking lunch orders, Nora has come to the conclusion: Dream Jobs do not exist. With her life spiralling and unable to afford her rent, Nora does the only thing she can think of and starts freelancing for a rival publisher. But when Andrew Santos, a bestselling author (who also happens to be quite attractive), is thrown into Nora’s life, she must decide where her loyalties lie, and whether she’s ready to choose herself and her future over her job.

In Jaxon and Kevin’s Black History Trip Downtown, the second book in this educational book series, Jaxon shares his magical adventure with his cousin Kevin. They venture into town to meet Black inventors and scientists who are responsible for many of the things we encounter every day.

Prince and His Mother's Crown: Tales Within My Mother's Hair is a whimsical fairy tale about a little boy named Prince, who is fascinated with his mother's magical crown of hair. It is a story that portrays a bond between a graceful mother and a loving son. Every minute showcases a graceful, loving queen mother engaging in the activities of her son’s wild imagination, showing their precious familial relationship.