No More Socks!Keith does not like socks. But, his mother insists he wear them. Keith devises a plan to prevent another pair of socks from touching his feet. Will the plan work or get him into trouble?

Voices from the Block - Celebrating 25 years of Black literature!In 1996, when the Writer’s Block was founded, Black writers, members of “the block” began contributing to the legacy of written works that stamped our existence, cradled our culture, and fortified our souls.The legacy continues with the 25th anniversary edition of Voices from the Block!In this collection, you will experience poems, short stories, essays, novel starts, and more – all lovingly crafted fr...

Although he has largely receded from the public consciousness, John Mitchell Jr., the editor and publisher of the Richmond Planet, was well known to many black, and not a few white, Americans in his day. A contemporary of Booker T. Washington, Mitchell contrasted sharply with Washington in temperament. In his career as an editor, politician, and businessman, Mitchell followed the trajectory of optimism, bitter disappointment, and retrenchment that characterized African American life in the...

The time remaining for this earth is short. Both the Church and the world know this to be true. A transition of worlds is imminent. The eternal realms of heaven and hell are real and these realms are the only two choices offered to humanity for continuation after death. The Bible is intimidating for so many of its readers. Countless souls struggle to grasp, with clarity, the specific instructions outlined in the Word of God on how to correctly prepare for a glorious eternity with Jesus as ...

This book is dedicated to everyone who lost themselves in love, only to find themselves right back;To every genuine soul out there who has done nothing but love people to their maximum capacity, even as it came with a price;To everyone who has had to go through the darkness, the brokenness, and the madness of love to find out what love truly is;This book is for all of you.

This book is dedicated to everyone who has had their hearts taken advantage of by the cruelty of this world when all they ever did was fall in love;To everyone who lost themselves in love, only to find themselves right back;To every genuine soul out there who has done nothing but love people to their maximum capacity, even as it came with a price;To everyone who has had to go through the darkness, the brokenness, and the madness of love to find out what love truly i...

Small town, southern girl, Clair Christopher, leaves her home in Natchez,Mississippi to escape the pain of being jilted at the altar by her fianc. She travels to Los Angeles and unexpectedly finds a new love in the person of Mack Fielding, a rock-star of the We Are the World, 1985 music era.Fate throws the two strangers together when Clair, jogging in the park, is chased by an unknown man and ends up in the path of Macks car. When he insists that she move into his home to recoupera...

Kate Mitchum, Leanne LeDeaux, and Kathy Jonesthree little girls, growing up in Saint Elizabeths Orphanage in New Orleans, Louisiana, were as close as any friends could be. That is, until just before Christmas when they were nine years old. Turning points can come when you least expect them, as Kate Mitchum finds out as a child and later as an adult. She is smart and she is strong and she has the love and support of her friends and family at Saint Elizabeths as she faces lifes continuous st...

The fascinating history and uses of these versatile botanicals through the ages, from love potions to self-care—from the authors of The Meaning of Flowers."Take borage for courage. Send a bouquet of yarrow to declare war. Hang a sprig of rue at the door to keep witches at bay." Like flowers, herbs are steeped in myth and magic, secrets and lore. For centuries, their powers have been called upon to seduce lovers and dispel witches, send hidden mess...

Society is failing too many children. But we can do better.A difficult home life. A missed diagnosis. A disrupted education. Falling in with the wrong crowd. Every year thousands of children fall through the cracks in our society and become victims of a destructive cycle that ends in exploitation, violence, and lost life chances.As Commissioner for Children in England, Anne Longfield CBE witnessed the devastating effects of this cycle as vulnerable young pe...

Society is failing too many children. But we can do better.A difficult home life. A missed diagnosis. A disrupted education. Falling in with the wrong crowd. Every year thousands of children fall through the cracks in our society and become victims of a destructive cycle that ends in exploitation, violence, and lost life chances.As Commissioner for Children in England, Anne Longfield CBE witnessed the devastating effects of this cycle as vulnerable young pe...

The scale of the Rotherham child protection scandal has led professionals responsible for safeguarding children in other regions to recognise the extent of child abuse in their area and consider how to respond efficiently. Drawing on lessons learned from key case reviews and independent practice, this book tells the story of Rotherham and shows the consequences of failing to respond to concerns of child sexual exploitation. Using case examples demonstrating both poor and good practice, fro...