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In these six unforgettable tales, ordinary lives twist toward the extraordinary. A girl in the Arctic discovers a dangerous way to silence the stone figure haunting her home. A snowbound woman realizes too late the stranger upstairs is not who she believed. A lakeside summer friendship becomes a lifelong reckoning in the award-winning title story, The Plainness of My Fall. From magical realism to stark reality, J.G. Macdonald crafts worlds where the smallest choices lead to the largest consequences — and where endings are never quite what you expect.

Do you struggle to control your emotions, connect deeply with others, or handle stressful situations with confidence? Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the key to unlocking your personal and professional success and the good news is, it’s a skill you can develop! Mastering Emotional Intelligence provides a step-by-step guide to understanding and enhancing your EQ. Through practical techniques, real-life examples, and engaging exercises, this book will help you navigate emotions effectively, strengthen your relationships, and improve your decision-making skills.

This is a collection of poems for all types and stages of love. There are instructions, there are also examples, but all of them are—in someway or other—prayers. Let these prayers inspire you or steal them. They better be worth it.

Have you ever had that moment when you are in the middle of a conversation and suddenly the room becomes quiet and nobody knows how to move the discussion forward? Of course you have. Haven't we all? That's why I decided to write this book. What better way to break that silence than to throw out some of these facts: Gorillas spend up to 14 hours a day sleeping; one-quarter of the bones in your body are in your feet; and much more!

Letters to a Young Heart is an inspiring collection of heartwarming messages to motivate and encourage listeners of all ages. This beautiful book is filled with poems, affirmations, and letters speaking directly to the soul, offering comfort, hope, and love during life's challenging moments. Listening to these uplifting sentiments reminds us that we are never alone, even in our darkest hours.

The Chronicles is a collection of articles, private writings, and journals that developed The Confidence Factor for Women in Leadership movement. All of the journals are impactful and value based to help women in leadership own their places in leadership. It is time to increase the value of women in leadership globally, and it starts with confidence. When women feel valued, they lead with confidence.

Sex and Cupcakes is a collection of essays from writer Rachel Kramer Bussel reflecting on her years as a sex columnist and cupcake blogger, detailing her dirty and sweet sides as well as sexual adventures, politics, heartbreak, tattoos, and more.

Are you ready to embark on an adventure that will transform your life from ordinary to extraordinary? Dive into the treasure trove of wisdom awaiting you in our audiobook collection, "Daily Affirmations For Positivity"! It’s time to start a life filled with passion, and unwavering positivity!

Do you live a life that is filled with clutter? This audiobook contains proven steps and strategies on how to achieve happiness, especially to those people living an unhappy life and struggling with too much messy stuff surrounding them, and who are ready to change their lives completely by following this guide. This simple guide offers the solution to happiness and the action plan to motivate your inner mind. Forgive, forget, and let go the past.

Love Story is the tale of redemptive love at its finest.

Discover the timeless wisdom of Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson, a profound collection of essays that has inspired generations to embrace their individuality and harness the power of self-trust.

Having children can be overwhelming, and your mind may be filled with lots of questions. There are so many emotions that can cloud your judgment and create fear. All of these questions and feelings are normal. They are questions that every mother has as they are expecting and raising their children. Be comforted in knowing that there are stories just like yours.

Within the auditory landscape of this audiobook, Black men find affirmations and declarations curated to enrich their roles within their families, empowering them to navigate challenges and embrace opportunities for growth. Nestled within "The Ultimate Black Excellence Series," "Black Family" accentuates the paramount importance of familial bonds in nurturing resilience, solidarity, and prosperity among Black families. It acknowledges the historical and contemporary adversities while highlighting the enduring strength and dedication that characterize Black familial dynamics.

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to be your better self and achieve success through happiness. The research into happiness over the last 30 years has deepened our insight into what it means to be happy and how to achieve happiness. Recently, the research has shown that happiness is not a result of success but that in fact the opposite is true. Happiness leads to success. Drawing on a large number of studies that explore happiness and success, this audiobook seeks to draw out some of the practical lessons so that you can choose your own happiness.

Before Jacqueline Woodson met Juliet, before her own self-realization, there were decades of friends, lovers, and family who defined the woman she’d become. In this haunting story of memory and identity, Jacqueline shares the profound impact they had on bending the path of her life; how they informed the dreams of her future; and how each one - some lost, all loved - would bring her to Juliet, her one and only.

When Naima Coster met Lila, they were girls of color in a predominantly white private school in Manhattan. As adolescents they found each other and needed each other. As each comes of age, and new bonds pull them apart, the friendship splinters. What happens when Naima and Lila turn to one another again - this time as women? And what will it take to recapture the connection that once meant the world to them?

Two days before Shea and Larami Serrano were to be married, four months into her pregnancy with twin boys, she went into labor. Stuck in a hospital room, fearing the worst, and dismantling a year’s worth of preparations in a matter of hours - the couple decides that the show must go on. Told from Shea’s and Larami’s dual perspectives, this memoir shows the powerful bond that can arise from adversity, a sense of humor, and mutual trust.

What would happen if your baby’s birth father stood for everything you despised and feared? In this profound and heartrending story, an adoptive mother is forced to discover the answer. After years of infertility, Mani and her husband, David, decided to adopt. When they matched with a teen mother, they were overjoyed, until the likely birth father contested. Frank was a violent white supremacist who had no intention of relinquishing parental rights. With tenuous hope and consuming dread, Mani now had to go head-to-head with a hateful stranger.

Through its auditory journey, this audiobook provides meticulous attention to their unique experiences and challenges, offering affirmations and declarations tailored to nurture physical, mental, and emotional health. At its core, "Black Health" transcends its role as just an audiobook; it stands as a testament to the importance of prioritizing health and self-care within the Black community. It acknowledges the historical and systemic barriers that Black men face in accessing healthcare, emphasizing the empowerment and agency needed to overcome such obstacles.

This audiobook is not just an educational resource; it's a transformative experience crafted to uplift and inspire Black men as they navigate the complexities of learning and personal growth. In recognizing the critical need for representation and validation in educational spaces, "Black Education" takes a deliberate approach, speaking directly to the experiences and aspirations of Black men.