Lisa Smith

A transformative love story about two best friends who fall for each other, fall apart, and try to find their way back together in their tight-knit British-Jamaican community. South London, 1981: Daphne is the only Black girl in her class. All she wants is to keep her head down, preferably in a book. The easiest way to survive is to go unnoticed. Daphne's attempts at invisibility are upended when a boy named Connie Small arrives from Jamaica. Connie is the opposite of small in every way: lanky, outgoing, and unapologetically himself. Daphne tries to keep her distance, but Connie is magnetic, and they form an intense bond. As they navigate growing up in a volatile, rapidly changing city, their families become close, and their friendship begins to shift into something more complicated. When Connie reveals that he and his mother "nuh land"--meaning they're in England illegally--Daphne realizes that she is dangerously entangled in Connie's fragile home life. Soon, long-buried secrets in both families threaten to tear them apart permanently. Spanning one tumultuous decade, from the industrial docklands of the Thames to the sandy beaches of Calabash Bay, Jamaica Road is a deftly plotted and emotionally expansive debut novel about race and class, the family you're born with and the family you choose, and the limits of what true love can really conquer.

'A gift I didn't know I needed' Leone Ross'Jamaica Road exudes love . . . with a wisdom and warmth that jumps off the page' Vanessa ChanSouth London, 1981: Daphne is the only Black girl in her class. All she wants is to keep her head down, preferably in a book. The easiest way to survive is to go unnoticed. Daphne's attempts at invisibility are upended when a boy named Connie Small arrives from Jamaica. Connie is the opposite of small in every way: lanky, outgoing, and unapologetically himself. Daphne tries to keep her distance, but Connie is magnetic, and they form an intense bond. As they navigate growing up in a volatile, rapidly changing city, their families become close, and their friendship begins to shift into something more complicated. But when Connie reveals that he is 'nuh land' - meaning he's in England illegally - Daphne realizes that she is dangerously entangled in Connie's fragile home life. Soon, long-buried secrets in both families threaten to tear them apart permanently.Spanning one tumultuous decade, from the industrial docklands of the Thames to the sandy beaches of Calabash Bay, Jamaica Road is a deftly plotted and emotionally expansive debut novel about race and class, the family you're born with and the family you choose and the limits of what true love can really conquer.READERS ARE SAYING:'A love story for the ages!' ?????'WHAT. A. BOOK . . . Made me feel ALL the feels' ?????'Beautifully rich . . . Book clubs are going to love this book' ?????'A beautiful coming-of-age love story that flows so effortlessly . . . This book spoke to my heart' ?????'Urgent, warm, romantic . . . Truly excellent' ?????

A 50-card deck offering guidance and inspiration for anyone rethinking their relationship with alcohol, from the hosts of the award-winning podcast, Recovery Rocks. Filled with practical tools and inspirational prompts, The Sobriety Deck is your ultimate guide to conquering the challenges and embracing the joys of a booze-free life. In this deck you'll find fifty cards that contain countless tips and tricks for getting through early sobriety, finding your sober community, navigating triggering environments, dating, and making space to celebrate all the exciting milestones you reach along your journey. There are many ways to use this deck--pull a card as a daily practice, consult one before a night out with friends, respond to the prompts in your journal, or keep the deck handy for support on the go. Whether you're participating in Dry January or celebrating twenty years of being alcohol-free, this deck is a fun, nonjudgmental resource for living your absolute best sober life.

Ever wish you could sit down with the famous eighteenth-century revivalist George Whitefield and learn his secrets for pursuing God with reckless love and abandon? Hammer & Fire offers just that opportunity--engaging retellings of the most impactful experiences of Whitefield's early life linked with modernized excerpts of his compelling writings such as letters and journals. Whitefield's own words and transformative life events reach across the centuries to help readers ignite the fire of spiritual passion and purpose, establish a resilient and focused foundation and lifestyle, enjoy encouraging relationships with others, and respond to both opposition and culture with compassion and effectiveness. Questions for personal reflection or group discussion round out this handbook for increasing your own zeal for passionately pursuing Jesus.

Award winning memoir of one young Vietnamese girl who left her home and family on a boat in search of freedom after the fall of Saigon. Her perseverance and love for family gave her the strength to survive the harrowing events that followed. Dubbed a "ground kisser" because of her tremendous gratitude to live in freedom in the United States, she gives thanks to all the US military who came to aid her homeland, at a time they so desperately needed it.

KK's Busy Day was written to give a voice to a special ten-year-old girl who has Pitt Hopkins Syndrome. This story expresses how she may feel on any given day spent with those who love and care for her.

KK's Busy Day was written to give a voice to a special ten-year-old girl who has Pitt Hopkins Syndrome. This story expresses how she may feel on any given day spent with those who love and care for her.

Jax Bishop wonders how he'll ever finish his report on space that he left to the last minute. Now it's school break and the big soccer game is coming up. But when he turns on his laptop, Zaria from the planet Zix appears on his screen. She's made contact with Jax so she can interview an Earthling for her special Zorketh training. They decide to collaborate, and Zaria starts - by turning Jax's room into a black hole Things get weirder when Ollie, Jax's big shaggy dog, starts to communicate with Zaria. And when Jax's best friend, Jefferson, bursts into Jax's room, things really get complicated. Can Jax keep everything under control - or is his own personal alien at risk of being discovered?Note to Teachers, Parents, Grandparents, and Caregivers: An Alien Helped Me with My Homework is for readers ages 8-12. It has black and white comic-style sketches at the beginning of each chapter and 35 high resolution images from NASA and other organizations. All of the science information has been fact checked by a senior astrophysicist. Each chapter ends with a simple simulation that the reader can try. Important words/concepts (e.g., the categories of black holes) are italicized in the text and defined in a glossary at the end of the book. Ideas to think about and interesting additional facts are provided in star-shaped inserts in the margins.

Are you looking for a little more magic in your life? Have you been curious about exploring the mysteries of witchcraft and occult magic? Then look no further This book was made for you. For centuries, people of all cultures and backgrounds have been practicing some form of witchcraft. Wicca is one of the more modern practices that can help you feel a deeper connection to the rhythms and mysteries of nature while you use tools of magic to empower your life experience. The benefit of magic is in the eye of the witch. All you need is the right equipment and knowledge to get you started so you can practice your craft with confidence. Witchcraft is all about using your own power to manifest the life that you want. It can be healing, rejuvenating, transformative, and a thrilling journey into the depths of your soul. It can open new doorways for you to explore your psychic abilities and communicate with the Universe in new ways. It can bridge the gap between the seen and the unseen if you are willing to go on that journey with yourself. This book is everything you need to show you the path of witchcraft the Wiccan way. You don't need any prior knowledge or experience of the craft in order to use this book. It is for anyone who is new to witchcraft and Wicca and will offer you all of the information you need including: The history of witchcraft and Wicca Understanding how witchcraft actually works Tips to deciding if you should belong to a coven or be a solitary practitioner Helpful tips, hints, and guides to help you learn the art of crafting spells How to cast a circle of protection The Wheel of the Year and all of the important Wiccan celebrations The principles of Wicca and what they mean to your practice of magic How to work with the elements and the cardinal directions The magic of herbs and how to use them in your rituals and spells How to use crystals and gemstones to empower your craft The ins and outs of candle magic A selection of simple, everyday spells and rituals to begin your journey with witchcraft And more Wicca is all about the worship of nature and witchcraft is all about manifesting the energy that you want in your life. The use of the two together is what can help you realize your purpose, your goals, visions, and dreams for the life you want to live and the person you aim to become. Witchcraft for Beginners in your one-stop-shop for all of the helpful tools, tips, and step-by-step guidance that will bring you fully into your most magical life. This ancient wisdom has been distilled down into an easy to read guide for all beginning witches and Wiccans. Join me for an exciting journey through the mysteries of occult magic and learn how to practice witchcraft today So mote it be Would You Like To Know More?Scroll to the top of the page and select the buy now button

Igniting spiritual passion doesn't have to be a mysterious process. By conforming our character to God's design, we can awaken in our hearts a sincere love for him. This book is about a set of eight people who knew and loved their Lord--people who allowed themselves to be shaped by Him over and above their culture and their circumstances.