Southern Race relations are a disordered and mismanaged mess snared in prejudices, suppression, and failures in communication. Tangled Branches does not fit into the popular context of the causes or effects. While slavery existed within the author's family for thirty-four years, the black and white families remained together for 150 years. Tangled Branches is a week-long discussion between the author and the African-American grandson of his mother's maid. It is the story of a middle age wh...

Master Diabetes Management with Delicious, Nourishing Meals: "Culinary Secrets for Diabetes" by Kelly M. JonesExplore the secrets to managing diabetes with flavorful and nourishing meals tailored to your health needs. In this essential guide, Kelly M. Jones, a renowned nutritionist specializing in diabetes management, unveils a treasure trove of culinary delights designed specifically for individuals grappling with diabetes. With her expert guidance and wealth of knowledge, Jones e...

This memoir in poetry, song and prose is about a man who was born in Charlotte, NC. Abandoned by his father at age 6, he and his siblings became part of the black diaspora north to Buffalo, NY. At age 17 he became a dropout who found himself a leader and trainer of men for the U.S. Air Force. Married before his 19th birthday, he wrote poems, songs and taught himself to paint and sketch while serving an overseas tour in France. Returning home he worked his way through college and became an ...

In 1859, at the largest recorded slave auction in American history, over 400 men, women, and children were sold by the Butler Plantation estates. This book is one of the first to analyze the operation of this auction and trace the lives of slaves before, during, and after their sale. Immersing herself in the personal papers of the Butlers, accounts from journalists that witnessed the auction, genealogical records, and oral histories, Anne C. Bailey weaves together a narrative that brings t...

Three secrets. Two fights. And one broken curse.Isola is finally back in Dragca, but nothing is the same when she is hunted and betrayed by everyone she meets. With one of her dragon guards fighting for his life, time is running out.When the seers come to her aid, lies and blood are their price. With two battles on her hands, one for their freedom and one for her dragon guards, Isola has a lot to fight for . . . and a lot to lose.The dragon guard cu...

Set in the sun-soaked world of California surf culture, Sidelined Souls is an emotional, accidental pregnancy romance about life changing surprises, shattered boundaries, and two childhood sweethearts forced to decide if their love is worth risking everything for.With his wildest dreams on the line, Archer Ramos has only one goal: to be drafted into the professional football league following his final college season. But n...

Divorce Doesn’t Have to Be ScaryWhat’s holding you back from leaving your failing marriage? If you’re like most women, the answer is probably fear. Fear over where you will live, what will happen to your children, how you will support yourself, and more. Just what will you have to give up in order to finally have the peace you want and deserve? The rumors and misinformation around divorce can be enough to scare some women into staying in marriages that aren’t working—even when thos...

There's a dragon rider in my dreams who claims I'm his… but I don't remember him.They say the truth can shatter a soul quicker than ice—and mine feels like it's been cracked open.Lochlan and Noble say they rescued me from the ruthless Dragon King who stole me and bound me against my will.I should believe them.But every night, he's there—the man with fire in his eyes and my name on his lips, holding me like I'm his salvation. Whispering that ...

With more than 5,000 images and comprehensive illustrations of the entire spectrum of vitreous, retina, and macula disorders, The Retinal Atlas, 2nd Edition, is an indispensable reference for retina specialists and comprehensive ophthalmologists as well as residents and fellows in training. For this edition, an expanded author team made up of Drs. K. Bailey Freund, David Sarraf, William F. Mieler, and Lawrence A. Yannuzzi, each an expert in retinal research and imaging, provide definitive ...

Supernatural Mysteries: 60+ Horror Tales, Ghost Stories & Murder Mysteries' is an extraordinary anthology that delves into the eerie and the unexplained through an array of literary styles, from the gothic to the modernist. Gathering works from the pens of over fifty historic authors, this collection showcases a rich tapestry of narrative forms—from nerve-racking suspense to psychologically deep horror—within the broader context of 19th and early 20th-century literature. This anthology not...

Halloween Boxed Set: 200+ Horror Classics & Supernatural Mysteries maps the long literary history of fright, from ancient spectral testimony and Gothic romance to Victorian sensation fiction, psychological terror, and early cosmic horror. Its capacious selection moves among ghost stories, haunted houses, curses, doubles, revenants, occult investigations, and grotesque satire. Canonical tales of vampirism, murder, maritime dread, and inexplicable visitations stand beside lesser-known curios...

The Pumpkins Have Eyes - Halloween Collection is a mesmerizing anthology that captures the fascination, fear, and fantasy surrounding Halloween, through a tapestry of extraordinary stories, each distinct in style and substance. This collection brings together gothic horror, supernatural entities, and eerie narratives, all wrapped in the spectral glow of this annual celebration. From atmospheric tales of haunted locales to imaginative encounters with the macabre, the anthology paints a rich...