Perfect for fans of Deb Caletti, this "powerful, absorbing, and beautiful" (Booklist) coming-of-age novel in verse follows a teen girl who connects with the women of her maternal line through their journals and comes to better understand her fraught relationship with her mother. Mimi's relationship with her mother has always been difficult. But lately, her mother has been acting more withdrawn than usual, leaving Mimi to navigate the tricky world of turning sixteen alone. What she doesn't expect is her mother's advice to start journaling--just like all the woman in her family before her. It's a tradition, she says. Expected. But Mimi takes to poetry and with it, a way to write down the realities of growing into a woman, the pains of online bullying, and the new experiences of having a boyfriend. And all in the shadows of a sexual assault case that is everywhere on the news--a case that seems to specifically rattle her mother. Trying to understand her place in the world, Mimi dives into the uncovered journals of her grandmother, great-grandmother, and beyond. She immerses herself in each of their lives, learns of their painful stories and their beautiful sprits. And as Mimi grows closer to each of these women, she starts to forge her own path. But it isn't until her mother's story comes to light that Mimi learns about the unyielding bonds of family and the relentless spirit of womanhood.
Perfect for fans of Deb Caletti, this "powerful, absorbing, and beautiful" (Booklist) coming-of-age novel in verse follows a teen girl who connects with the women of her maternal line through their journals and comes to better understand her fraught relationship with her mother. Mimi's relationship with her mother has always been difficult. But lately, her mother has been acting more withdrawn than usual, leaving Mimi to navigate the tricky world of turning sixteen alone. What she doesn't expect is her mother's advice to start journaling--just like all the woman in her family before her. It's a tradition, she says. Expected. But Mimi takes to poetry and with it, a way to write down the realities of growing into a woman, the pains of online bullying, and the new experiences of having a boyfriend. And all in the shadows of a sexual assault case that is everywhere on the news--a case that seems to specifically rattle her mother. Trying to understand her place in the world, Mimi dives into the uncovered journals of her grandmother, great-grandmother, and beyond. She immerses herself in each of their lives, learns of their painful stories and their beautiful sprits. And as Mimi grows closer to each of these women, she starts to forge her own path. But it isn't until her mother's story comes to light that Mimi learns about the unyielding bonds of family and the relentless spirit of womanhood.
Three Savannah families-intertwined by a serial kidnapper and a homeland terror plot spreading fear throughout the city. Brit Young returns home for the holidays-with a new life and a new woman-to redeem himself of past anger and reunite with his estranged family, currently embroiled in an internal land dispute potentially worth millions; overshadowed by the darkest of family secrets threatening to tear generations of loved ones apart. Elsewhere in Savannah, a wife and mother, Greta Ciatoli, will suffer the nightmare of her only seventeen-year-old daughter becoming a missing person's statistic-testing the limits of her stability as she tirelessly hunts for the love of her life. Then there is the nurturing elementary school teacher-gripped by the immeasurable loss of one of her students to the notorious Savannah Snatcher; leaving a hole in her heart as empty as the child's unfilled seat in her class. The loss would be so devastating, it affects her family and twists her reality as this would be the second missing person in her life-still unresolved. Hanging over the entire city is the threat of a stolen military weapon of mass destruction-sought after by an elite federal investigations team-determined to trace the theft that spans nineteen years; with all signs leading back to a Family in Savannah.
One year after defeating the Necromancer high atop Mount Ice Skull, the young Drakesarian Asher Brand now facing the High King's judgment for the slaying of Lady Isabel and his father Lord Gavin by weigh of exile. Exile to the one place where his half-dragon powers will not be a threat to the general population, Moonbeam Island. Home to the famed Morenbolt Academy where young aspiring mages like Asher can hone their mystic skills, as well as learn and master new spells along the way. But none may pass through the magical barrier to leave the island unless the High King orders it. That order would come soon enough for Asher when his older brother Prince Thomas suddenly goes missing. The wise and clairvoyant Sage Xandor had a vision of the young Prince being captured by his old nemeses Varon Kilfik, the leader of the Black Bones Bandits of whom Thomas himself had imprisoned. But this time, it is Thomas who is the prisoner, and will soon meet his demise as per the Sages vision unless Asher, Xandor and other allies can make the long, treacherous voyage to the heart of bandit country, the Evrel Isles. A land of cutthroats and thieves that have been transformed into beings of tremendous strength, speed and reflex thanks to the influence of a powerful casters dark magic. Now, the young half-dragon and his friends must stop the public execution of his brother Thomas, as well as bring justice to the tainted, bandit laden land of the Evrel Isles once and for all.
Exploring our curiosity is something we sometimes allow our adult fears to deprive us of, and we no longer take the time to reach out, ask questions, and really listen. I've found that through connecting with complete strangers over the last couple years, by simply acknowledging their presence, asking to photograph them, and exploring their lives and hearts with a variety of sensitive, compassionate, and reflective questions, the boundaries that seemingly separate one human being from another are merely a manifestation of our fears, labels, and stigmas. What I've learned and hope to showcase through this collection of portraits and human experiences is that we are all connected to one another, share many of the same experiences, have incredible resilience, and are willing to share our stories, which are often silenced by shame, guilt, and fear, to help another human being who may be feeling hopeless, alone, and afraid. This I think is a beautiful example of how we may all practice more authenticity and connect with one another in deeper and more meaningful ways that foster unconditional supports and a sense of community, but also how we can all transform our pain and darkness into both healing and light. I found very early on in my own recovery from depressions, anxiety, addiction, and becoming suicidal multiple times, that our stories hold the potential for us to heal and help others begin healing themselves. When I began to get rid of my own guilt, shame, fear, and stigmas about my past through sharing my experiences in a very raw, vulnerable, and authentic way on social media, I realized quickly from the continuous messages I was receiving that not only was I healing publicly, but I was allowing others to acknowledge their own wounds and challenges, and giving them daily hope and inspiration that they were not alone and could also recover and heal from their pasts at any time. Taking off our figurative masks that we wear to convey the message to people in our lives that we are okay requires courage, vulnerability, and a willingness to be seen and heard as we are, authentically, with no fa ades, armor, or veils. The tools we use to hide what we are ashamed of act as barriers preventing us from being seen, heard, and valued for who we truly are at our core. I believe that no matter where we are on our individual journeys, there is beauty to be found, gifts to uncover, and tools that we can learn how to use to repair, rebuild, and recover from whatever damage we've endured. It is my hope that by combining the beautiful faces of the courageous hearts who have shared their experiences with me, we may remember how little we can tell about the contents of someone's heart simply by their packaging. In other words, what someone's exterior may project to the eye is not a true representation of what only the interior can communicate . . . heart to heart. In this book you will find a selection of many heart-to-heart conversations between two strangers. I like to think that in these moments of stranger-to-stranger, human-to-human, heart-to-heart connections, both lives are changed in some way for the better. In these conversations I hope you will learn, as I have, just how much we can learn from each other, if only we were more willing to open our hearts to each other despite our wounds and fears. I believe this formula, which has organically evolved since I began photographing strangers on the streets years ago, embodies many of the principles of psychology, recovery, and wellness. This book, I hope, will be a useful tool in gaining new perspective, inspire change and growth, and offer many the knowledge that they are not alone, that there is hope, and that healing is possible at any time.
Calling all cards, calling all cards... Harry Ordeal is on the loose and he's Bombed and Dangerous HIP HARRY spent the last thirty years stuffed inside a plastic box under the bed but now HE'S FREE From his early inception in the college newspaper (1975) to his final episodes in limited paperback(1984), for the first time ever, enjoy the entire lampoon of his madcap escapades through young adulthood. This publication includes a multitude of BONUS material, rare artwork and current sketches from the HIP HARRY Wishing Well of his vintage cartoons.
Play video games. Win Fans. Earn Money. Do it all with Twitch. Learn how in this book If you want to become the world's next video gaming superstar, you've got to get on Twitch. Twitch is the most popular gaming social video platform out there. If you're not sure how to get started, you need to read "Twitchin." It is the definitive guide for gamers who want to break into the world of Twitch streaming.
Aries Jones is a twenty year old college student by day, turned trap star by night. Her love for money, power and respect are the only motivators she has ever needed in life to survive; until the day she met Sharkey. Sharkell "Sharkey" Murray is a twenty-six year old "go getter". A man that doesn't mind getting his hands dirty when necessary, but often sits back on his 'throne' and supplies the streets from behind the scene. As one knows, with money comes power and Sharkey is sure to indulge in all the finest things that the "life" has to offer; from upscale women, VIP hood status, to the priciest cars and fanciest restaurants. When Aries and Sharkey's paths crossed, it was an automatic connection that neither expected nor could deny. The truth about the lives they lived separately was withheld from one another. As with any relationship, Aries and Sharkey experience their shares of ups and downs. One slip of the tongue during an argument, and Sharkey's hand is exposed. Being in love, has Aries doing and feeling things she has never felt; causing her to get sloppy with her work. Will Sharkey stay after the "s***" hits the fan, and the life that he has become accustomed to is threatened? Will Aries be able to move on from the demons of her past, and open her heart to accept love? Or, will this chance of fate be the beginning of their demise as a whole? Find out what happens when you fall In Love with a Gangsta Chick.
Our intention for writing this forty day devotional is so that you will never grow complacent in your praise. This book covers anywhere from the general sense of why we praise, to our praise through worship and the when, why and how of praise. As a follower of Jesus, it is a necessity that praise be continually on our lips. Praise is not optional for the believer, but it is of utmost importance. I would dare say that if your relationship with Jesus is stale, dry or not where you would like to see it, start praising. If life circumstances or situations are wearing you down, start praising. Whatever season you find yourself in, I challenge you to increase your praise. Let His praise ever be on your lips Lead Pastor, Jason Smith
In the years before the pandemic, the restaurant business was booming. Americans spent more than half of their annual food budgets dining out. In a generation, chefs had gone from behind-the-scenes laborers to TV stars. The arrival of Uber Eats, DoorDash, and other meal delivery apps was overtaking home cooking.Beneath all that growth lurked serious problems. Many of the best restaurants in the world employed unpaid cooks. Meal delivery apps were putting restaurants out of business. And all that dining out meant dramatically less healthy diets. The industry may have been booming, but it also desperately needed to change.Then, along came COVID-19. From the farm to the street-side patio, from the sweaty kitchen to the swarm of delivery vehicles buzzing about our cities, everything about the restaurant business is changing, for better or worse. The Next Supper tells this story and offers clear and essential advice for what and how to eat to ensure the well-being of cooks and waitstaff, not to mention our bodies and the environment. The Next Supper reminds us that breaking bread is an essential human activity and charts a path to preserving the joy of eating out in a turbulent era.
Have you ever been cheated on or taken advantage of by a man? Written by a marketing professional, this book is a deep dive into the behaviors of men from a perspective never before done. Why do men do the stupid things we do? You're about to find out Power, by Webster's definition, is the "ability to act or produce an effect or possession of control, authority, or influence over others". And by that definition, we've discovered that women are the ones who hold the actual power in western society, the marketplace, and most importantly... in relationships. They and they alone, hold the keys to a relationship's success. Men, as you will find out in the book, are just along for the ride Problem is, many women don't know that they possess this superpower and those who do... may not know how to use it.In this book you will find out how a man may steal your power and wield it as his own. You will learn how marketers have exploited the human psyche to sale everything from pet rocks, to supposedly, "priceless" diamonds, and how you can use the same principles to literally change your life. Learn what "The Trophy Effect" is, and how to avoid being put on a shelf.Relationships have never been analyzed from a perspective like this before. This is practical advice that has worked for marketers, entrepreneurs, powerful executives and other successful individuals for years. It's time to make it work for you and your relationships
The race to carbon neutrality is top of mind for C-suite and frontline employees alike, yet we struggle to convert lofty goals into tangible results. Buildings and commerce are vital to this green future, but environmental challenges and market pressures block the path to sustainability.Finally, a practical approach to sustainability has emerged, blending the physical and the digital, the human and the machine. From tech titans to niche unicorns, Practical Sustainability showcases the best of the digital stars and the roles required to mine this twenty-first-century gold rush, with over $8 trillion of existing commercial real estate that must become more intelligent and sustainable as quickly as possible. Practical Sustainability is required reading for anyone involved with sustainability, intelligent buildings, and supply chains, illustrating how technology combined with physical environments is elevating human potential while ushering in a greener, more prosperous future.
