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Even at seven years old, Issa Rae meant business, conducting herself with entrepreneurial authority on a toy phone in her bedroom. Eventually, it was a matter of convincing others that she had a lot to say and getting them to listen. From her first web series, Awkward Black Girl, to network disappointments to HBO triumphs, Issa charts her aspirational journey—self-doubts and all—of being taken seriously, finding her voice, and shaping it into a groundbreaking career.

It should have been simple. Easy come, easy go, and in between, atonement. She was not who I would have chosen. Gwen was delicate and lovely: a former model with a ruined life, living loudly in the quiet of the Smoky Mountains, healing injured bears. When she laid her hands on me, she healed me too. That's how it began. That's where it went wrong. I knew she could never be mine. But I sinned. I sinned.

Remember a mortifying moment that made you self-aware? Honestly, Issa Rae remembers a few. In this illuminating essay, Issa follows her shoulda/coulda/woulda journey from awkward schoolgirl to a Hollywood life under the spotlight. Along the way she offers unfiltered insights into unwittingly courting controversy, curating a cautious but always authentic identity, and navigating the gap between private truth and public perception.

The Northington Legacy is the gripping conclusion to the Northington Saga—a legal-family drama where the final battle is not just for a verdict, but for ownership of the truth itself. Power is no longer inherited. It is challenged. And the future will be decided by those brave enough to confront what was never meant to be revealed.

Through a delightful series of moving vignettes, Elsie Spittle lucidly illustrates the difficult to articulate, but potent transformative power of The Three Principles. An abundant variety of stories portray her clients’ courage, hope, inspiration, self-trust and their ability to overcome fear and doubt. The stories point to the joy of being your own best friend and mentor; of being guided and empowered by wisdom.

Are you a vegan who wants to incorporate new recipes? Do you want to follow a vegan diet but don’t have the time to cook? Are you a beginner and do you want to start learning more about the vegan diet? Well, you are in the right place! This audiobook gives you the opportunity to understand what veganism is, the benefits of a vegan diet and numerous easy and quick recipes to prepare. You will come to love this lifestyle and the energy it provides. This audiobook was written for beginners and advanced. The topic is treated with simplicity and it is easy to listen and understand.

Caitlin Dufresne has never loved anyone as much as she loves winning. A ruthless fifth-year associate at an elite Chicago law firm, she's on the fast track to partner…until a stupid, serious error enrages her bosses. Caitlin's continued refusal to share work—or credit—lands her a forced...

With regular practise Metta (loving kindness) can be cultivated and grown (bhavana) into a very strong emotion that has the potential to affect every aspect of your life including your interactions with others. Whilst cultivating loving kindness towards others you will be wishing them well, and in the process you will be changing yourself. You are cultivating the habit of being loving. In time and with practise, this will percolate through into all your actions. These meditation sessions have been devised and narrated by internationally renowned meditation teacher Rae Roberts.

In the Western Australian wheatbelt, refugees Anushey, Shahab and their daughter find safety in the sleepy town of Nunich. But when their daughter disappears without a trace and the town is plunged into chaos and violence, their newfound sense of security is shattered. Suspicions flare, slurs are hurled and tensions rise. Suddenly, Nunich and everyone in it find themselves caught in a storm of media frenzy, political corruption and even terrorist threats.

Mindfulness and meditation have helped millions to get to sleep with much more ease than ever before. Something that many parents haven’t considered is how these things can help their little ones to wind down, get ready for sleep, kick nightmares from their headspace, and settle in for a long night’s rest. Teaching meditation to your children might seem like an impossible feat, but many have found that their children are remarkably receptive to it when it’s presented like a story.

Learning with Spanish Novels is easy and straightforward. Forget about difficult long texts with English translations. This audiobook for Spanish learners is not like that. It will take you to the next level in less time...Karen is a journalist living in Punta del Este, Uruguay, in the year 2034. A terrible tsunami struck the shores of Miami and the whole city is now under water. Karen will be asked to travel there to cover the news and the aftermath of the tragedy.

One drunken night turned a joke into a life-changing moment. He warned me not to fall for him, and I should've listened. He intoxicated me. He made me crave him. He ruined me. In the end, I'll never be the same.

Using, as a basis, the tool developed for clients for over 20 years in the author’s clinic, The Third Circle Protocol gives the understanding and offers the process to live a life of satisfying, loving and effective relationships without guilt or angst. It shows how to feel comfortable and flourish in the relationship with self and others. The Third Circle Protocol teaches the listener how to understand the often unspoken or unrecognized contracts we have with each other. And how to write new ones--when the current one isn't working.

Enjoy cow'nting down to bedtime with this sweet song and tale of a mama's love for her baby calves. Five Little Cows will pull at your heartstrings and bring peace, fun, joy, and sweetness to your bedtime (or anytime) routine. This singing and rhyming audiobook is fun for the whole family, but extra engaging for young children. Along the way you may wonder, will this mama cow ever get her calves to sleep? But rest assured, she will.

“Lorelyi: The Paladin” is a sweeping fantasy romance by A.D.B. that follows Lorelyi Tyraelomn’s rise to power as Oerythelor’s High Priestess and guardian of Vaespyra, their ancient rhône. As she walks the blurred line between the realms of the living and the dead, Lorelyi will confront the shifting nature of morality, face the shadows of her past, and rediscover a love thought lost to time.

Issa Rae was born in Los Angeles but never felt she was quite the city’s type. Though each inspiration destination—from Potomac to Harlem—left its mark, Issa chases her dreams back to her sun-soaked roots. It’s there that Issa finally finds her voice, her wings, and the vibrant heartbeat of a creative community. Issa’s true muse had been waiting all along for her to come home.

Clara Zenwell’s Help! My Brain Won’t Shut Up is here to rescue you—with a delightful mix of humor, practical tips, and heartwarming wisdom! With easy-to-follow advice and quirky metaphors, Clara takes you on a fun journey from mental clutter to mindful calm. Her bite-sized lessons, “LOL-worthy” life hacks, and practical insights make this book your ultimate cheat code for a stress-free, joyful life.

Two centuries ago, nearly half the North American diet was foraged, hunted, or caught in the wild. Today, so-called “wild foods” are becoming expensive luxuries, served to the wealthy in top restaurants. Meanwhile, people who depend on wild foods for survival and sustenance find their lives forever changed as new markets and roads invade the world’s last untamed landscapes. In Feasting Wild, geographer and anthropologist Gina Rae La Cerva embarks on a global culinary adventure to trace our relationship to wild foods.

Feel the adrenaline rush as Dave Norell plunges over huge waterfalls, gets lost in the Philippine jungles, and experiences carnage in Costa Rica. In need of medical attention, Dave and his extreme kayaking friends trudge through waist-high sugar cane fields full of poisonous snakes, in search of a road that hasn't been washed out by recent flood-waters. Dave and fellow kayakers travel throughout Idaho, British Columbia, other parts of Canada and the US in their quest for whitewater adventure.

By a striking new voice in fiction, an electric coming-of-age novel that explores grief, family, sexuality, and love as an ambitious young woman from Washington Heights tries to make it on Broadway “Guerrero leaves the reader not just enthralled and delighted but waiting with bated breath for...