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Black Lives Matter: All Life Matters: Poems for Us was written in response to the nationwide protests and violence that has been going on across America. In this time of pandemic and unrest, one way we can evoke change is through the written word.

In Charles Barkley: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Power Forwards, you'll learn the inspirational story of basketball's legendary power forward Charles Barkley. Barkley was one of the most popular big men throughout 1980's and 1990's basketball due to his dominance on both sides of the court. He remains one of the greatest examples of how to overcome obstacles to become a great, as he went through his entire career as "undersized" compared to traditional power forwards.

We live in a diverse and multicultural world where spiritualists use their thoughts and prayers to awaken abundance, joy and alchemy in their lives. What if the mantras we use in our times of common-union (“communion”) could, in fact, be used synergistically? The Five World Mantras are Om, Amen, Allah, AUM and Tao. Billions of Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists and Taoists have used them for thousands of years to empower their thoughts and prayers.

The magical kingdom of Havenwood is everything a girl could want...except a girl like Bella. While everyone else there loves painting dragons, fairies, pixies, and other such creatures of light, and bringing those paintings to life, Bella finds herself drawn to the darkness. To death and rot and the undead. Her best friend is an undead dragon called Nemesis, after all. She just doesn’t fit in...and she knows it. So when Gideon offers to take Bella to a faraway city to meet Petrusa, the Queen of the Dead, Bella jumps at the opportunity.

Bella was sixteen when she discovered the truth: For the last decade, she’d been lost in a book. Literally. For the world she’d known her whole life was a fiction, everyone she’d ever known merely a character created by the magic of a powerful Writer. Bella discovers that she’d been sent into the book’s world by her late mother to escape the clutches of a murderous villain known as the Collector, the man who murdered Bella’s mother...and will stop at nothing to destroy her. Now Bella must learn the art of painting to fight back against the Collector.

Trapped in an alternate dimension, the tough and self-confident Skeen confronts slavers, monsters, and alien assassins in a fast-paced space adventure.

An unrepentant scoundrel and collector of priceless alien artifacts and treasures - like a tomb raider Lara Croft with issues and a spaceship, or a female Indiana Jones with a looser moral code - the inimitable Skeen makes her final appearance in a thrilling galaxy-hopping adventure that blends science fiction and quest fantasy in the finest Andre Norton tradition, inserting a healthy dose of Terry Pratchett Discworld wackiness for good measure.

I learned to play tennis late in life. This book helps the novice understand the basics in a simple way. I have no pedigree or college titles. I am self taught and I use to be certified by the Professional Tennis Registry. I am an instructor who wants to give his students what they need.

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Toronto Raptors' Rising Star, Pascal Siakam! In Pascal Siakam: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Rising Stars, you will learn the incredible story of one of basketball's emerging stars, Pascal Siakam. Since being selected in the late first round by the Raptors in the 2016 NBA Draft, Siakam has quickly risen as a meaningful player in the evolving league. In 2019, his value to the Raptors was clear as he alongside Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry helped the franchise capture its first NBA Championship.

Learn the Incredible Story of the Utah Jazz's Star Guard Donovan Mitchell! In Donovan Mitchell: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Rising Star Guards, you'll learn the inspirational story of basketball's shooting guard, Donovan Mitchell. Donovan Mitchell is easily one of the most exciting young players to watch for many years ahead. He still has yet to enter his true prime, but one thing is certain: Mitchell has a bright basketball career ahead of him.

The Conquest of Texas is the story of the struggle between Anglos and Indians for land. Anderson tells how Scotch-Irish settlers clashed with farming tribes and then challenged the Comanches and Kiowas for their hunting grounds. Next, the decade-long conflict with Mexico merged with war against Indians. For fifty years Texas remained in a virtual state of war. Piercing the very heart of Lone Star mythology, Anderson tells how the Texas government encouraged the Texas Rangers to annihilate Indian villages, including women and children. This policy of terror succeeded.

In Nikola Vucevic: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketballs Most Skilled Centers, you will learn the incredible story of one of basketball's newest All-Stars, Nikola Vucevic. Since being traded to the Orlando Magic as a piece in the blockbuster Dwight Howard trade, Nikola Vucevic has made a name for himself as one of the most consistent double-double machines in the league. In the 2018-2019 NBA season, he was recognized for his steady improvement over the years with his first All-Star appearance.

Learn the Inspiring Story of the New Orleans Pelican's Sharp Shooter, JJ Redick! In JJ Redick: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Shooters, you will learn the incredible story of one of basketball's greatest shooters, JJ Redick. Redick's place in basketball history started early on as he seized the attention of college basketball fans across the country as the leader of the Duke Blue Devils. Since being drafted by the Orlando Magic in 2006, Redick has solidified himself as one of the league's premier sixth man.

In Damian Lillard: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Star Guards, you will learn the incredible story of one of basketball's greatest guards, Damian Lillard. Since being drafted by the Portland Trailblazers with the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, Lillard has dazzled for Portland fans. In his time thus far in the league, Lillard has consistently been one of the best point guards in the entire league, and helped Portland contend every year in the difficult Western Conference.

More and more states are legalizing marijuana in some form. In the Weeds looks at how our society has become more permissive in the past 150 years - even though marijuana is still considered a Schedule I drug by the American government. Sociologists Clayton Mosher and Scott Akins take a deep dive into marijuana policy reform, looking at the incremental developments and the historical, legal, social, and political implications of these changes. They investigate the effects, medicinal applications, and possible harms of marijuana.

In Ben Simmons: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Rising All-Stars, you will learn the incredible story of one of basketball's most exciting guards to watch, Ben Simmons. Since being drafted first overall in the 2016 NBA Draft, Ben Simmons has quickly emerged as one of the league's top young stars to watch.

In Jayson Tatum: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball’s Rising Stars, you will learn the incredible story of one of basketball's emerging stars, Jayson Tatum. Since being drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2017, Tatum has quickly established himself as a versatile and formidable guard to play against. At the time of this writing, Tatum is just 21 years old, with his prime years ahead of him.

I never though it was possible but here’s a proof of how fast your life can change. Bruna is the living example of being at the right place at the right time. The young black woman gets hired at a big company run by the mogul Dave, a wealthy and powerful experienced man. The respected man is quickly allured by the innocence and youth of Bruna.

I never thought it was possible but one flight can change it all...One night while she was waiting for her flight. A mysterious, young, successful entrepreneur in the person of James Wolfing stumbles upon her. The young billionaire has been looking for a certain kind of woman to start a family with ever since money stopped being an issue for him. Find out what Vanda gives to the man who though had it all, the most beautiful gift for getting her out of depression and spoiling her every minute of her life.

She is a tortured soul buried under the crippling weight of a deep Southern Baptist upbringing, replete with sexual, physical, and emotional abuse along with a healthy helping of good ole Christian guilt. However, like magma under intense pressure, she burst forth in a fiery jet, destroying her bonds and emerged as a low-key badass!