This book shares the experiences of refugees settled in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia area (DMV) over the last ten years and their journeys back into education. What motivated their paths to access and success in education? What were their dreams and aspirations? What obstacles stood in their way and how did they overcome them? Who helped them along the way? What advice do they have for others experiencing displacement? Finally, what can institutions and policymakers do to int...

I Tried; Failed Submissions from a Serial DreamerEveryone deserves a chance to chase their dreams. The problem is, that is all author Ashley Elizabeth seems to do. I Tried; Failed Submissions from a Serial Dreamer is a collection of poetry submitted to dozens of competitions and publishers, only to receive the author's worst nightmare: "While we appreciate your submission and enjoyed reading it, we regret to inform you..." These poems were compiled into on...

15 biker bad boys15 MC Romance authors1 bookLike dirty-talking, alpha bikers who would do anything for their women?Check out this taster anthology, featuring the first chapters from 15 different MC Romance novels!

Losing a dog can be a devastatingly emotional experience for people young and old. Tails from Heaven helps to sort through those feelings and begins with the moment you lose your beloved friend. A friendly dog already in heaven walks readers through what it’s like for your pup to cross the rainbow bridge. Think of it as a welcome tour for your pup. As much as you long for your friend to be with you, it’s unconditional love to allow them to go on to a better place. The hardest thing, but al...

Tourism can reduce poverty in developing countries. But tourism growth is not universally inclusive of the poor. Moreover our understanding of how tourism affects the poor is largely based on partial and superficial analysis. Researchers from different disciplines and practitioners with different objectives generally work in splendid isolation from each other and from the mainstream of development economics. Detailed economic analysis remains buried and is rarely challenged for policy impl...

This inspiring photographic board book celebrating Juneteenth showcases real families and communities.Young readers will see festivities and merriment in action as kids, their adoring adult caretakers, and their neighbors share stories, prepare meals, listen, hug, dance, show kindness, demonstrate bravery, and step in to help their families and communities.Includes family discussion questions and a note for grown-ups on how to use the book with young childr...

This edited volume explores the intersection between the coded realm of the video game and the equally codified space of law through an insightful collection of critical readings.Law is the ultimate multiplayer role-playing game. Involving a process of world-creation, law presents and codifies the parameters of licit and permitted behaviour, requiring individuals to engage their roles as a legal subject – the player-avatar of law – in order to be recognised, perform legal actions, ...

Smart and Beautiful Me is about Unique, a little girl born with Down Syndrome. Unique finds transitioning to school very difficult with overstimulation and bullies. She is rescued by Teacher T who teaches her a positive mantra to help her see how Smart, Beautiful, and Unique she really is.

Forbidden (FREE) must be read first.Lead me into temptation...***Raven***AttractionTemptationDangerGage Hunter is a temptation no woman should have to fight. He’s sexy as sin and more appealing than the apple in The Garden. I’ve tried resisting him, but ended up running right back into his arms every time. He says he’ll wait for me, but with danger lurking around every corner, I may ...

Love heals all wounds...***Raven***I’m damaged goods. Broken beyond repair. He’ll never claim me now. Why would he still want me? Why would anyone? I’m not the girl he met, and I’ll never be her again. He’s all I have. What will I do when he leaves me just like everybody else has?***Gage***“Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.”I’ll need more than that. I promised ...

Dixon James Cartwright – the cowboy on a steel horse.Trouble with a capital T.The rigid edge of his jawline to his no holds barred lifestyle DJ is the one person I should stay away from.Why then when everything crashes around me is he my only saving grace?*Chelsea Camaron and Ryan Michele have teamed up to bring you an explosive new MC romance that will have you panting for more of the Ruthless Rebels. Hold on tight, it's going to be a wild ride full of action ...

The President & First Lady of the Death Dealers MC are back!***Gage***I’m happy.For the first time in a long time, I’m truly happy. My old lady is everything I’ve ever wanted. There’s only one thing I need to make my life complete, and I know it will happen soon. After all we’ve been through, Raven and I deserve this.Now that she’s truly mine, I’m never letting her go.***Raven***I have a...