Foreword by Academy Award-winner Mahershala AliAn internationally renowned and highly sought-after Hollywood voice coach shares proven practices to help anyone utilize the often-untapped power of their own authentic voice.From a toddler's first words to professional public speaking, from a marriage proposal to asking for a raise, our voice is our most crucial instrument of expression. The world judges us by our voice. And yet there has been...

This timely text draws on interdisciplinary theory and research to examine the multidimensional risk and protective factors for eight challenges of living frequently encountered by social workers. The authors provide a working model for social workers to integrate the most up-to-date evidence about challenges of living they face in their daily practice. Using a multidimensional biopsychosocial-spiritual perspective, the book examines etiology, course, and intervention strategies related to...

Valeria hated her life.And now, someone was trying to kill her.Three weeks now. For three weeks she had been coming home to find the strange envelope in her mailbox. For three weeks she had ignored it. For three weeks she thought she saw a hooded figure somewhere in her apartment or on the balcony looking at her—and there had been three weeks of unexpected thunderstorms.But what could it mean?(1...

“A Handbook of Health” by Woods Hutchinson, A.M., M.D., is a comprehensive guide to understanding the foundations of health, wellness, and disease prevention. Written by an experienced physician, this book offers practical insights into maintaining a balanced life, preventing illness, and ensuring long-term health. Hutchinson's engaging and informative approach provides readers with the knowledge they need to lead healthier, happier lives.The book covers a wide ran...

One year ago, Valeria's life changed forever. She had been introduced to a hidden world of Magic and Myth. She had finally found her true love and a job that filled her with a sense of purpose. The time loop had been broken, and all she wanted was to live her new, wonderful life in peace with Jayden and her friends.But now, someone was out to kill her... again.Join Jayden, Valeria, and Jaxion as they are once again called upon to solve the next part of their shared destiny ...

How far would you go to survive when the world as you know it collapses?When a mysterious disaster strikes, a family of four in Fairbanks, Alaska must fight to survive as communication systems, transportation, and essential services disintegrate. With their world turned upside down, they're forced to make desperate choices and confront the harsh realities of their new existence.Fairbanks is a haunting and intimate novella about human nature, fear, and survival, stripping aw...

From the small community of Hemingway, South Carolina, to the streets of New York City, Growing Up Sylvias offers a biography of Sylvia Woods, the Queen of Soul Food, and her husband, Herbert Woods. Written by Sylvias daughter-in-law and son, Brenda and Van D. Woods it explores and relates to a journey of success and happiness of an American family. Aimed at young readers, it tells how Sylvia and Herbert hailed from a humble background in the South and became the owners of a multimillion-d...

Augustus 'Gus' Martin is an embattled LAPD negotiator. Evelyn 'Lynn' Kennedy is the new Police Commissioner hired under curious circumstances. Thrust into an explosive terrorist crisis, they must trust one another to save the lives of over thirty hostages. But as the bodies drop, what they are faced with is a chess match against the most formidable criminal mind either has ever faced. What is really happening and why? Will any hostages survive?"RISE OF THE UNICORN" is a thought pro...

If you suffer from Tourette Syndrome (TS), or any other chronic motor or vocal tic disorder, you know how difficult it can be to manage your symptoms. You may be taking medication or working with a medical doctor to control your tics. If you are seeking an alternative or adjunctive treatment, you may wish to try the scientifically proven behavior therapy program described in this workbook. Behavior therapy can teach you skills for effectively managing your tics. Designed to be used in conj...

This therapist guide addresses the treatment of Tourette syndrome (TS) in children and adults. The goal of this 11-session program is to teach the patient effective tic management skills rather than to cure the tic disorder. Complete with step-by-step instructions for running sessions, as well as lists of materials needed, session outlines, and copies of forms necessary for treatment, this therapist guide provides all the information needed to successfully treat tic disorders. Now into its...

Integrate literacy across the curriculum. As all middle grades educators know, the need to integrate literacy across the curriculum is a goal of every discipline and is consistently included in the standards for each professional area. Add to that the fact that the Common Core State Standards includes an all-encompassing focus on reading and writing, and it is very clear literacy is no longer left only to the language arts teachers. But how do you do it? Questions from the Classroom has th...

The Rise of the Sons of God: As Joint-Heirs with the King by Mark D. Wood explores one of the most debated and mysterious themes in the Bible: the identity and destiny of the "sons of God." Drawing from Scripture, historical sources, and theological interpretation, the book examines the origins of these beings in Genesis, their role in spiritual warfare, and their connection to God's ultimate plan for humanity.Through a deep exploration of biblical passages and prophetic i...