From gold medalist and reality TV star Shawn Johnson comes an “absorbing portrait of a young athlete’s quest to achieve her Olympic dreams” (Kirkus Reviews) inspired by her own experiences as an elite teenage gymnast.Charlie Ryland has a secret.She may seem like your average high school sophomore—but she’s just really good at pretending.Because outside of school Charlie spends all her waking hours training to become one of the best...

Are we prepared for the glory and the cleansing to come?The Bible promises that judgment begins in the house of God. Many people avoid this intense passage in fear of the word “judgment.” As New Covenant believers, we can take comfort that this judgment brings life through a healthy fear of the Lord. Instead of warnings of hellfire and condemnation, this judgment brings a cleansing that will set the stage for the greatest outpouring of glory, prophetic thunder, and...

"I cried as I read through this book, because of the tangible anointing on it. Jeremiah Johnson hits us with a lot of strong statements in this book, yet it’s his broken spirit that I can feel on the other side of the pages that deeply moved me."-Corey Russell, Senior Leadership Team at IHOPKC and Author of The Glory Within"Jeremiah gives me hope that a powerful fresh breed of next generation prophetic are arising to make straight the way of the Lord. This book wil...

The Spirit of The Lord is upon meI've been sent to set the captives free financiallyMost of the world are financial captives caught in the cycle of chasing moneySome of you might say "I ain't no captive"If you get up everyday to chase money, you're a captiveIf you go to work to make someone else rich, you're a captiveIf you go to a job you hate everyday just to pay your bills, you're a captiveYou're being kept away from releasing the ...

A gentle moment of calm, just when little ones need it most.This heartwarming collection of 20 relaxing 5-minute stories is designed to soothe, settle, and bring a sense of peace to young listeners. Whether it’s winding down before bed, taking a quiet break during the day, or creating a calm atmosphere after playtime, these short and gentle tales provide the perfect escape into a world of kindness, imagination, and relaxation.With comforting themes, soft st...

Academic conferences increase collaboration and support collegial dialogue between teachers, principals, and district administrators, while providing a forum for education professionals to consider school practices old and new, and plan ways to best utilize them all in the future. This book, by experienced educators Eli Johnson and Arthur L. Costa, is about encouraging and enhancing these necessary, but often neglected, conversations as a means of helping educators identify the ways that i...

The Law Of Expectation is easiest explained by the opposite Law, Murphy's Law -Expecting everything that could go wrong to go wrong.This book teaches you how to redirect your thoughts from manifesting your phobias, and fears, and turn them into things you actually want to create, success, business, a change in your lifeIncluded in this edition is LW Johnson's personal and practical insights from his Wall Street background recreating his personal struggles as a broker ...

Christmas Time Is Here… And Brown Girls Books is bringing you nineteen talented writers, sharing heartwarming stories filled with the joy, sorrow and downright drama of this magical season. Christmas time brings out the best – and for some, the worst – in us and these holiday tales capture it all, just in time to warm your soul for the holidays. All I Want For Christmas is filled with tear-jerking, treasured, and laugh-inducing stories. Like Sonia Johnston's "Home...

Have you ever wondered how to bridge the gap between cultures with just a few words? Imagine effortlessly conversing in Jamaican Patois, embracing a language rich with history, culture, and vibrant expressions. This comprehensive guide is your key to unlocking the rhythmic beauty of Patois and immersing yourself in Jamaican culture.Whether you're a language enthusiast, a traveler, or someone with Jamaican roots, this book offers a unique, practical approach to mastering Jamaican Pa...

In Burning the Bacon, L. Austen Johnson navigates through deeply personal terrain, laying waste to it and watching its flowers regrow in the four sections of the collection: “Gravity,” “In Memoriam,” “Entropy,” and “Parthenogenesis.” She explores topics such as chronic illness, love, heartbreak, memory, and growing up with a blend of accessible language and rich metaphor.

"Go See the Beautiful: Old man running 26.2 miles" is a triumphant and unforgettable story about one man's journey to an extraordinary accomplishment. On the eve of the author's first marathon, he had a vision to accomplish something big. Throughout his life, he faced obstacles, adversity, but never defeat. During the darkest and most challenging moments, he always felt an indominable sense of determination and hope. This is a must-read story about the amazing life race that we all are giv...

*** 'Fatal Fishing' takes place in Sinful, Louisiana, a charming little town created for the 'Miss Fortune' series by Jana DeLeon.When a small domestic disaster prompts a memory from Gertie, she and Ida Belle entertain Fortune by recalling an unusual case that happened in the summer of 1993.