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When Cassandra Lane finds herself pregnant at 35, the knowledge sends her on a poignant exploration of memory to prepare for her entry into motherhood. She moves between the 20th-century rural South and present-day Los Angeles, reimagining the intimate life of her great-grandparents Mary Magdelene Magee and Burt Bridges, and Burt’s lynching at the hands of vengeful White men in his Southern town.

Learn how to process your own grief - as well as family, community, and global grief - with this fierce and openhearted guide to healing in an unjust world.

Fat girls and boys and nonbinary teens are: friends who lift each other up, heroes who rescue themselves, big bodies in space, intellects taking up space and bodies looking and feeling beautiful. They express themselves through fashion, sports and other physical pursuits, through food, and music, and art. They are flirting and falling in love. They are loving to themselves and one another.

Superior Model, Avery, brandishes the size zero body that is hungered for by women all over the nation. She is living her best public life until one person, one evening, one event changes everything. Fame - Shame - Love - Fashion.

Be afraid. Be very afraid. That noise in the dead of night. The shadow that slips by almost unnoticed. The fear that pulverizes your sense of reasoning and pushes you deep down under seven layers of covers. There is no escaping it, and when the dark forces of the universe come after you, the world will know exactly what you are made of. Will you run? Will you fight? Maybe you’ll join forces with the darkness that rips through your quiet little life. Everyone’s dying to find out.

Blood is bright crimson. Your lips have turned blue. Best keep both eyes open. Because we are coming for you. - Valentine's Day isn’t all love, fun, and games. Flash horror Valentine's stories from a ton of talented authors. From dark and disturbing, morbid humor, or guts and gore; these stories have it all. How will you celebrate the holidays?

Meet Caterpillar the elf! He is one of Santa's many elves, and he is here to tell you all about how hard he and Santa and the other elves work to make Christmas special for you. See behind the scenes at Santa's workshop and get in the mood for this special season!

There’s no doubt modern life has become more and more stressful. Constant change and upheaval is becoming harder for most people to handle. The pressures of work, relationships, families, the fast pace of life and increasing demands on your time can leave you in a state of turmoil. However, there is a cure — thinking differently, creatively, or from a new perspective.

When Billy feels blue, he doesn’t know how to think pink. He feels stuck, demotivated, and alone. Until he remembers he can fly like a balloon. He jumps up from his sadness and loneliness and lifts his thoughts high, high, high into the sky. High above his doubts and fears. Higher still until he is surrounded by color, courage, and cheerfulness.

From the best-selling author of The Little Princess comes the next in the brilliant Transformational Super Kids series. These modern-day heroes and heroines tackle modern-day problems with the passion and gusto of warriors. They defeat cruel critics, they slay savage self-esteem demons, and they show people - jealous of their kindness, talent, and beauty - that their biggest superpower is staying true to themselves.

When Lulu’s family tells her that she doesn’t belong, she thinks she’s all alone. Until the kiwi in black jumps out from the night bringing with her wisdom, wonder, and surprise! This is a classic, empowering book that every child, teenager, and adult should have the joy of listening to. With a unique combination of beautifully simple stories, comforting words, and powerful uplifting messages, Cassandra has been delighting young children, teenagers and adults for over 50 years.

Littles need encouragement too. Whether that special child in your life is celebrating a birthday, starting school for the first time, or moving to a new house, encouragement is due. In this quick and inspiring tale, kids can feel like they matter and can be little superheroes in their own lives. This is the perfect gift for that child that needs to feel like they can handle it all and let their imagination roam free.

In Stress Less. Love Life More, best-selling author and holistic therapist Cassandra Gaisford (BCA, Dip Psych) reveals dozens of insights based on positive psychology research and professional achievements gained by successfully helping burned-out corporate executives, teenagers, extraordinary artists, authors, frazzled employees and creative entrepreneurs, and people from all walks of life, destress and succeed more.

Inspiration is all around you, no matter where you look. Sometimes, you just have to know how to see it. Open your child's eyes to the beautiful world we live in, and let their imagination soar in this short tale packed with captivating colors.

Part moral allegory and spiritual autobiography, The Little Princess Can Fly is a timeless charm that tells the story of a young woman who leaves the safety of staying small to follow her joy. Be inspired by this journey to transformation and self-love, self-belief, and self-realization as she learns to overcome the vagaries of adult behavior. Her personal odyssey culminates in a voyage of confidence, joy, determination, and success.

Being Whole is Dr. Cassandra LeClair’s gripping story of achieving healing and wholeness following years of abuse accompanied by heart-rending secrecy and shame. Exquisitely honest - and always breathtakingly authentic and highly relatable - Dr. LeClair’s story is, ultimately, one of hope and redemption. Acknowledging that we all endure periods of stress, trauma, and crisis, Dr. LeClair urges readers to examine, acknowledge, and heal their own broken and fragmented pieces - using their voice in the way that best resonates with them.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist audiobook is for you. Greater Than a Tourist - Overbrook Kansas USA by Cassandra Morgan offers the inside scoop on the small-town of Overbrook, its local charm and accessibility to events and activities in the surrounding area.

Intense, filled with suspense find out what really happen to Gage as this murder mystery unfolds. With many twist and turns the actual plots began when a partnership becomes unraveled. What happens when the person you trust becomes your worst enemy. Derailed offers the same intense suspense as The Paper Trail and City Without Windows.

Little Hannah is a beautiful and kind-hearted child with a very special voice. When the cruel and jealous Angie tries to rob Hannah of her gifts, she believes the answer is to stay small. But, things go from bad to worse. Bullied and taunted, Hannah doesn't stand much of a chance...until a magical creature appears and encourages her to stand tall and shine like a star.

The Dance of the Prophet reveals the power of prophetic dance and how you can impact the world with that power. The author reveals the dynamics of dance with its effect in ministry. This book can be used and referenced as a series of topics and lessons that can help you to conduct practical workshops, discussions, or dance activations.