Learn how to create a more profitable portfolio by thinking like a girl—and Warren Buffett—with the help of this Wall Street Journal –bestselling guide."At last, The Motley Fool his on the real "secret to success" that dozens of other books on Warren Buffett have overlooked—temperament. Women have it, men need it. Both can dramatically improve their investment returns—with much less work and worry—simply by readin...

Centuries after the last human war, Earth is ruled not by people, but by their legacy: the Evo, a new species engineered from human and animal DNA, and guided by the enigmatic Guardians-androids programmed to protect, nurture, and eventually relinquish control. Seven vast colonies rise where old cities once stood, each a marvel of technology and hope. But as Commencement Day approaches-the moment when the Guardians must step aside-unrest simmers beneath the surface.Goldie, a mutant...

Shattered Chronicles: Tales of Loss, Redemption, and Sacrifice is a collection of short stories across multiple genres. From the sweet taste of love to the bitterness of betrayal. It's a journey of the mind, body, and soul."Curse of Revenge" follows Kamau, scarred by his parents' murder. Seeking vengeance, he undergoes intensive training to confront the killer. However, the quest for retribution consumes him, leading to a pivotal moment that challenges his beliefs, leading him to q...

A Devotional Testimony Our sister, Aline, remembers: “I had a very happy childhood. I was once asked if I was poor growing up. By today’s standards I suppose we were poor, but I don’t remember feeling poor. I just felt happy and loved.” “Here a Little and There a Little” is a book of devotionals for all occasions written by our Mother, Etta L. Curry. She was a spiritual giant totally devoted to serving God, family and church. In this book you will find food for your soul including: * Bluep...

In 1822, Denmark Vesey was found guilty of plotting an insurrection—what would have been the biggest slave uprising in U.S. history. A free man of color, he was hanged along with 34 other African Americans in Charleston, South Carolina, in what historians agree was probably the largest civil execution in U.S. history. At the time of Vesey’s conviction, Charleston was America’s chief slave port and one of its most racially tense cities. Whites were outnumbered by slaves three to one, and th...

"Takes us through the Kardashians, cubicle design, and Goldman Sachs, among other phenomena, to reveal the relationship of religion and popular culture." — Reading ReligionWhat are you drawn to like, to watch, or even to binge? What are you free to consume, and what do you become through consumption? These questions of desire and value, Kathryn Lofton argues, are questions for the study of religion. In eleven essays exploring soap and office cubicles, Britn...

The saga of the precipitous rise and ultimate fall of the Jonathan Lucas family's rice-mill dynastyIn the 1780s Jonathan Lucas, on a journey from his native England, shipwrecked near the Santee Delta of South Carolina, about forty miles north of Charleston. Lucas, the son of English mill owners and builders, found himself, fortuitously, near vast acres of swamp and marshland devoted to rice cultivation. When the labor-intensive milling process could not keep pace w...

Come along with Constance as she explores the family farm and meets other animal friendsincluding Pansy the Pig and her piglets, some ducklings, and a sweet horse named Patches!She observes unique characteristics about each and has fun emulating them as she learns aboutenvironment, community, and family.When she wanders a little too far, she finds herself in big trouble! Luckily, she remembers herexperiences with the other animals, then uses that kno...

The Day I Stopped Being Pretty**, chronicles the life of a young, black, gay male who awakes and finds himself in the emergency room after a failed suicide attempt, reflecting on the men who shaped him into the person he has become.**After waking up after failed suicide attempt, a young, black, gay man begins to reflect on the vent of his life that led to this moment. His story addresses the discovery of his burgeoning sexuality and his life filled with lo...

No More Tomorrows is a touching love story of two men—one HIV positive, one HIV negative—and the impact of living and loving in the age of AIDS.After awaking from a restless sleep that has plagued him for weeks, Mark Jones awakes to the realization it is his last physical day on earth. Twenty years after he was diagnosed with the disease that would change the rest of his life, Mark begins to reflect on his love for his HIV negative partner...

Stories from the Air, Flying Some of the Biggest Rock N' Roll Stars of the World... From the zany to scary moments!Ever wonder how your favorite rock stars got from city to city during the golden age of arena tours? Climb aboard for Michael's personal memoir of arranging private flights for some of the biggest names in music throughout the '70s, 80s, and '90s. Yeah, we'll touch on the darker side of private aviation in rock history - those legendary artists we lost too soon - but t...

What if the key to a lasting relationship isn't how much you have in common, but how well you work together?In Compatibility vs. Commonality, author Anthony Lofton invites readers into an honest and heartfelt exploration of what truly makes relationships thrive. Drawing from his own journey—through love, divorce, remarriage, and faith—Anthony challenges the idea that shared interests alone are enough to sustain a lifelong partnership.With a down-to-earth tone, personal stor...