Amanda Brown

In this candid memoir, Amanda Brown chronicles the unimaginable sexual abuse she suffered from the age of eight at the hands of her stepfather, Davy Tweed. No Peace Until He's Dead offers a raw and unflinching account of Amanda's childhood years marred both by the domestic abuse suffered by her mother at the hands of Tweed, and her own appalling trauma leading to her courageous pursuit of justice and recovery. Davy Tweed, a DUP councillor, Orangeman and lauded rugby player for both Ulster and Ireland, maintained the veneer of upstanding citizen through his political and sporting life, yet he was unafraid to show an intimidating streak in public, notably with his involvement in the Harryville pickets, at which he was an unrelenting and vocal figure. However, this public ugliness paled in comparison to the violent incestuous paedophile he was behind closed doors. This transformative memoir was born of Amanda's unwavering determination to find her voice and advocate for other survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. No Peace Until He's Dead forces us to confront a subject so often obscured by fear and shame, and serves as a testament that those who have suffered can overcome their pa

One rule Elle was learning fast was this: blondes do not have more fun in law school.Elle Woods, Delta Gamma president and Cosmo devotee, has just been dumped by the man of her dreams. Warner Huntingdon III had traded his homecoming queen for boring old law school, and now Elle must follow him to prove she has the beauty and brains to be his perfect match.But acing those LSATs isn't the hardest part, as Elle's Californian sorority girl charm makes her an outcast to her preppy classmates. The chance to prove herself comes when she joins a case defending fitness queen Brooke Vandermark, and Elle realises she might just be the only person who can prove her fellow blonde innocent.

The Fellowship Church explores the evolution of the American religious left through a case study of the African American intellectual and theologian Howard Thurman, and the physical embodiment of his thought: The Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples. The Fellowship Church, which Thurman co-founded in San Francisco in 1944, was the nation's first interracial, intercultural, and interfaith church. Amidst the growing nationalism of the World War II era and the heightened suspicion of racial and cultural "others," the Fellowship Church successfully established a pluralistic community based on the idea that "if people can come together in worship, over time would emerge a unity that would be stronger than socially imposed barriers." Rooted in the belief that social change was inextricably connected to internal, psychological transformation and the personal realization of the human community, it was an early expression of Christian nonviolent activism within the long Civil Rights Movement. The Fellowship Church was a product of evolving twentieth-century ideas and a reflection of the shifting mid-century American public consciousness. This book examines a broad scope of modern themes including the philosophy of pragmatism; mysticism and Christian liberalism; racism and imperialism; cosmopolitanism and pluralism; war and pacifism; and nonviolence. Not only does it expand on our understanding of twentieth-century American intellectual history and the origins of the Civil Rights Movement, it offers an exciting look into ways people have initiated grassroots activism during times when government has failed to protect its citizens' civil liberties, safety, and overall wellbeing through judicial safeguards.

A young boy, Romello, is so multi-talented that everyone around him projects what he will be when he grows up. However, his mother has instilled the important message of personal choice. Together, we let our future leaders know the choice will always be theirs and no barrier, obstacle, or projection will take that away from them.

‘Every now and then a book comes along that unlocks and changes the way you see the world in a way that means you want to share it with everyone you care about – this is such a book.’ – Helen Cornwell Lee ‘Reading this book is like taking a happiness pill, and it’s packed with practicality too. The LIPSTICK Principles is uplifting, inspiring and motivating – a book every woman who wants to reach her potential should read.’ – Helen Dibble ‘This book is gold dust, inspiring, moving, real, genuine, and the whole tool kit for happiness in one shot. It feels like your best friend is beside you lovingly guiding you through how to do life, and letting you know you can do this and you are not alone.’ – Wendy Loudon Have you ever wondered if there is a formula for being happy? Would you like to gain control of your life and feel more confident? How can you set about achieving your goals? Amanda Brown’s quest to find answers to these questions has taken her across continents on a personal journey of study and practice as a successful life coach and speaker. Here she shares her knowledge, insights and success stories to help you understand how to utilise your mind to make decisions, savour the moment, be happy and feel excited about the future. By applying the LIPSTICK principles, you will learn to live life from a place of love not fear and say, ‘I’m in.’ Packed with simple exercises and practical solutions, this life manual will free you to let go of worry and fear, live in the moment and love your life.

These sweet reminders for the soul are short devos designed to grow you in your walk with God on days you don't have a ton of time. With lines for contemplation and worksheets for later, this bite-size book is a must-have for the on-the-go girl who loves ice cream and her God.

Discover the joys of upholstery and bring new life to your worn-out furniture. With a few basic tools, an eye for color, and some ingenuity, you can customize your home with fabrics and textures that reflect your unique personality. This comprehensive guide features more than 900 photographs and includes five projects designed to teach you all you need to know to reupholster any piece of furniture. You’ll soon be confidently stripping down old sofas, stuffing sagging ottomans, and revamping chairs with your own distinctive style.

A fun, fresh frolic of a novel starring a spoiled but lovable Texas heiress out to reclaim her fortune Pippa Walker's wedding was to be huge--Texas huge--complete with twelve bridesmaids under contract from Pippa's mother to stay lean and long-haired, gondolas flown in from Venice, A- and B- guest lists. But when Pippa finds out her handsome husband-to-be isn't what she thought, she bolts from her own wedding, shocking society and getting herself disinherited. The only way she can get a piece of the family fortune back is to earn a degree from a school. Any school. It's a tough assignment for a girl who dropped out of SMU after pledging Kappa Kappa Gamma and shopping at Neiman's for a year. But Pippa is nothing if not up for a challenge. Attracting one hilarious misadventure after another, she tries to earn her sheepskin at: driving school, matchmaking school, even a circus academy. It's only when she hits rock-bottom--The Mountbatten Savoy School of Household Management--that things begin to look up. But can she really be falling in love with a...valet? "Great, silly fun, guaranteed to be seen at a beach near you." - Kirkus Reviews

*This has been made into a hugely successful film starring Reese Witherspoon, the follow-up to which, RED, WHITE AND BLONDE was released in 2003. It's now being made into a Broadway show.