Sametra Andrews knows how to run into burning buildings, but facing her own emotions has been a harder fight. For seventeen years, the devoted single mother and fearless firefighter has kept life simple: protect her son, avoid heartbreak, and never depend on a man to show up.But one rainy night shatters that plan. After a devastating car crash leaves her son Samaj hospitalized, Sametra meets Dr. Malik Holloway, a fine physical therapist with Alabama roots, healing hands, and an ene...

Paige Bishop has built a life around control and service. Between long hours at the bank, her side hustles, and caring for her recently released father, she doesn’t have time for distractions. But when a spontaneous summer night puts her in Giovanni Dowlen’s path, she finds herself craving everything she swore off.Giovanni doesn’t chase people. He minds his business, runs his shop, and takes care of his family, those by blood and those by choice. His plate is full, but when he sees...

If you are newly diagnosed or a parent or loved one who of someone diagnosed with Crohns disease and do not know where to turn, this book is the perfect place to begin. This book goes in-depth into Crohns disease, including what is Crohn's disease, the history of it, and important information that patients and their loved ones need to know. From symptoms to different types of Crohns disease and complications to medications, this guide has a wealth of essential knowledge.An Inflamma...

This book of poetry denotes all the invisible men in Monet Thompson’s life. From the wayward father to the deceased grandfather and to the man she hopes of one day marrying whom she has never met, Invisible Men discusses it all. Any young black woman with a man or men in her life will enjoy this read. And if you are not a young black woman you should step into the life of one to understand us better. I’m certain you all will enjoy this.

Eat Fat to Lose FatAlthough it’s likely that you’ve just heard about the ketogenic diet, you’ll be surprised to know that this diet has actually been around for more than ninety years, and it was first introduced as a program to treat epilepsy and seizures. You’re probably wondering how this could be possible! How something that’s used to prevent seizures can help people drop unwanted pounds!The ketogenic diet is a ...

My name is Hugo Dennings.Or maybe it's Taylor Spitz.Or maybe it's Joey Aldana.Or maybe it's nothing.I wake up and pour myself a glass of orange juice because apple makes my breath smell like s***, and then I take a shower and decide not to brush my teeth before slipping on some day old clothes, a tank top and jeans that hug my a** and make it look better than it actually does, although make no mistake that my a** is a work of art. If Michelangelo bore witnes...

Irma’s Gun is the story of a poor Indian woman who obtains a license to kill after saving the president’s life. This “license” is passed down through generations either fearful of the privilege or overly aggressive in wanting to use it. Bryce, Irma's descendant, becomes the main character who grapples to live with the license, not even realizing that she has it. Her whole life is stifled because everyone knows it but her. In the end, she is content to find a small piece of happiness.

The UK's answer to Maupin's, `Tales of the City.' Cloud Nine takes us on a brave, breathless and bawdy romp through a world of gutsy glamorous drag queens, and cut throat gangsters. When the world has turned its back on you, there is one place you can go to find family, Cloud Nine. The newest nightclub on London's South Bank and the epi-centre of a new purposely built gay village. Its creator, one time international drag star Trixie Lix; queen of the village and Momma to all that work ther...

I am 27 and have never killed a manbut I know the face of death as if heirloommy country memorizes murder as lullaby—from “For Fahd”Textured with the sights and sounds of growing up in East New York in the nineties, to school on the South Side of Chicago, all the way to the olive groves of Palestine, My Mother Is a Freedom Fighter is aja monet’s ode to mothers, daughters, and sisters, the tiny gods who fight ...

Single parent? You can still succeed. Monet did. Dysfunctional childhood beginnings, Monet still found her destiny, Surrounded by doubters? Don’t let that stop you. Grow up poor? The beauty industry is full of struggling people who made it big or are on their way to greatness. Monet is one of them, and she shows you how you can be too. Whether you’re seeking advice on how to build and protect your brand or you are wondering what different paths are available to a beauty professional, this ...

I am 27 and have never killed a manbut I know the face of death as if heirloommy country memorizes murder as lullabyfrom "For Fahd"Textured with the sights and sounds of growing up in East New York in the nineties, to school on the South Side of Chicago, all the way to the olive groves of Palestine, My Mother Is a Freedom Fighter is Aja Monet's ode to mothers, daughters, and sisters—the tiny gods who fight...

Four kids. Four different stories. One beautiful message.When Wesley, Kai, Andres, and Samantha each experience moments of hurt caused by hate or unfairness, they don't know how to make sense of it. But everything changes the day they meet at a community event. As they begin to share their experiences, something powerful takes root-friendship, understanding, and hope.Together, they create a mural and garden that becomes a symbol of everything they believe in: Love. Respect....