Sex, Love, and Spirit is Alexia LaFortune’s tragicomic journey from the oppression and shame of a Boston Irish Catholic upbringing in the 1950s, through the freefall into the dizzy funk of the rebellious ’60s and ’70s (including a soul-crushing a­ffair with a famous guy), to her eventual search for spiritual awareness and love. LaFortune wrote these “secret and sacred” tales to inspire strength and confidence in her daughter and in herself when faced with an uncertain future. Her ultim...

Bobby is a super talented six-year-old who loves to hip hop dance. He learns to hip hop as a toddler and is training to enter a rec center showcase in his neighborhood. Bobby dreams of stomping, strutting, and swaying with no errors but he panics in front of a crowd. He heart races, he stumbles and forgets his moves.When the Flippin' Freestyle kicks off, neighbors of all ages 4-18 line up to showcase moves that impress the judges and the audience. Bobby's uncle rem...

Private schools have frequently provided innovative, experimental, and creative programunavailable to students in the public system. The most successful have survived and expanded by offering an educational experience widely perceived to be not just as good as that available in the public system, but better.In Canada, private schools are enjoying an unprecedented popularity and while most are day-only, over sixty sustain boarding programs, as do two off-shore Canadian schools....

The Sustainable Development Report 2021 features the SDG Index and Dashboards, the first and widely used tool to assess country performance on the UN Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. The report analyses and outlines what needs to happen for the Decade of Action and Delivery of the SDGs. In order to build back better following the Covid-19 pandemic, especially low-income countries will need increased fiscal space. The report frames the implementation of the SDGs in terms o...

For the new English edition, this highly popular book has been thoroughly revised and updated to include the enormous progress seen recently in the field of ultrasonography. After an extensive technical introduction the book covers the sonoanatomy and ultrasonic symptomatology of the diseases of the digestive system and the abdominal vessels. New chapters deal with portal hypertension, the intestine, including appendicitis, endoscopic ultrasonography of carcinomas and abdominal abnormaliti...

In "The Power of One: Defining the Legacy of the Single Mother," author LaFortune Djabea takes readers on a poignant journey into the lives of single mothers. Through moving stories and inspiring triumphs, we witness their incredible strength and resilience as they face the challenges of raising a child alone.The book reveals the physical and emotional toll of solo motherhood, along with the societal pressures and judgments these women endure. Amidst these struggles, a powerful mes...

A collection of healthy snack recipes, produced by the foodie blog LifeaLittleBrighter.com.

This is the story of Michoux, the black parrot, an endemic bird of Seychelles, returning to its native habitat, a breathtaking garden called the Vallee de Mai. He left as an egg, hatched, and lived in London until its owner, John Patterson, decided that it was only right that Michoux live with his kind. On its first day, Michoux, with remarkable adaptability, made friends and embraced a new diet enjoyed by his kind in his new place in a tropical climate. There, he goes on adventures and pl...

There are reliable tools that can used to create a strong and a healthy relationship, many of which have not been taught in our culture. If you want to have a really strong and healthy relationship, follow these simple guidelines in this book and will be amazed how to discover the secret to livelier, more meaning-filled Relationships. Plus , you'll get a lot ideas , tips and suggestions on how to Build strong and healthy relationships.Tap this treasure-store of instant Relationship...

This textbook is a concise yet precise supplement to traditional books on Signals and Systems, focusing exclusively on the continuous-time case. Students can use this guide to review material, reinforce their understanding, and see how all the parts connect together in a uniform treatment focused on mathematical clarity. Readers learn the “what”, “why” and “how” about the ubiquitous Fourier and Laplace transforms encountered in the study of linear time-invariant systems in engineering: wha...

From the moment I laid my eyes on that petite suitcase, I knew my life was about to change forever. It was a symbol of my determination for a better future - I felt a surge of anticipation, ready to embark on an enigmatic expedition that would take me across continents. Cameroon to Paris, Paris to the United States - my journey was shrouded in secrecy. I was warned not to breathe a word to anyone in my hometown, but my inability to keep quiet got the best of me. I confided...

As unprecedented heat waves, storms of the century, and devastating fires impact cities across the country, the time to create climate resilient communities is now. While large-scale innovations in policy and technology are necessary to preserve the planet, the wisest and most lasting adaptation solutions originate at the local level. However, with something as large as the climate crisis, it can be hard to know where to begin.Climate Action for Busy People is a hopeful an...