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Born the youngest of 15 siblings in Lakewood, Ohio, Shelly McNamara began writing as a child to explore her inner self and make sense of the world around her. From the grief of losing close friends and family, the pain of estrangement and rejection, and a deep desire to make the world a more respectful, loving, and inclusive place, Shelly wrote poetry and stories of hope and strength. Writing helped her embrace her own identity while she waited for the world to recognize her lifelong commitment to the woman she loves and the family they built together.

Aunque la tristeza se apodere de nuestros corazones siempre seremos capaces de superar cualquier problema. No importa qué tan grave sea la situación, no podemos permitir que nuestra tristeza nos amargue y nos haga malas personas. La luz que alumbra en nuestro interior jamás se apagará y aunque a veces se haga pequeña, la confianza en nosotros mismos puede reavivarla para hacer que de ella nazca una inmensa hoguera que ilumine nuestras vidas y las vidas de quienes nos rodean.

Four curvy heroines. Four deployed soldiers. Four love stories - and they all begin with a letter.

Imagine you are the only survivor from another planet. You've spent 10 years on a spaceship learning how to be human, and now the end of your journey is in sight... All you have to do is land safely, convince the earthlings that you're a real teenager, and start your new life on Earth. No problem. Except that the killer alien responsible for wiping out your people has hitched a lift. And it's just a matter of time before it starts on the human race.

Set in urban Los Angeles, a foreign country to this family of displaced Southerners, and spanning 30 years, beginning in the late 1950s, this intimate episodic story, told by the family's daughter, begins with her birth on a hot August afternoon, following her as she recalls her most challenging, pivotal memories. With wry humor and tenacity she survives rejection and alienation, the corrosive secrets of abuse and incest, grief, heartbreak, and finally hope. Funny and scrappy, she tells her story with a voice uniquely her own.

End the dread! What if instead of dreading the triathlon swim, it could be your favorite part of the race? This smart step-by-step guide to conquering triathlon swim fear brings you the product of more than 40 years of experience healing adults with the fear of water. Authors M. Ellen Dash and Ali Meeks unpack for triathletes the most fundamental and far-reaching solution to open-water fear available.

Would you like to discover how to unlock your body power and seriously protect yourself from the devastating stress and anxiety effects? Inflammation is the underlying cause of most diseases and can lead to debilitating chronic pain. In many cases, it’s your body's response to stress. This practical guide will teach you how to activate the Vagus Nerve, stimulate it like a muscle and how you can send a message to your body that it’s time to relax and de-stress, which leads to long-term improvements in mood, well-being, resilience.

Stained Glass Myths is a collection of 28 award-winning stories by young adults. These stories encompass a wide range of genres, inviting listeners to explore a wealth of important themes passionately crafted by these young writers - from a teenager going down memory lane after a tragic event at her school to a Jewish boy who writes letters to his older sister who’s been taken to Auschwitz.

Julian and Alisha, two young teenagers, were once in love, but circumstances drove them apart. Now adults, they find themselves in each other's company again. Their lives are changed very much; they are two different persons now, but true love can never be driven away. But Alisha and Julian both have to make the most rational decisions, which might even drive them away again. What will they choose? Being with each other or go their separate paths again?

Most people are standing in their own way. Most people let their negative thoughts distract them from the possibilities. Most people don’t even try to take control. But you’re not most people, are you? Mind Hacking Secrets will quickly have you seeing a new perspective. You’ll realize that not only do you have the power to direct your mind, you can use that power to direct your life.

Dark psychology is a topic that has been explored in various levels with a lot of people failing to understand what it is all about. This audiobook takes you down a journey of self-discovery, telling you what the topic is all about and what you can do to take advantage of it. The book starts by telling you the history of the concept and how it fits into the general landscape. You need to understand that there are various theories that make the concept of dark psychology real.

If you want to know how to invest in real estate, Real Estate Investing for Beginners gives you the answers to 11 important questions and challenges every real estate investor faces. This book is recommended for all beginners who want to know the secrets of real estate investments and obtain long-term financial security through this wonderful sector.

The desert is a mysterious place, especially to a small child. The water is always there if you look for it, but you may not want to look for it.

In Story Two of The Fortune Series, we find country musician Dallas Fortune in a tight spot. Guitar God Billie Joe McAllister has betrayed her once again. As if by magic, her BFF from Ft. Worth Texas, guitarist Jodie Marie Jennings, drives all night to come to her aid in a time of need. What happens at Bud's honky tonk in Trenton, Georgia, should stay at Bud's, but it doesn't. What went wrong? Who gets in trouble and who gets revenge? Who are JD Fowler and Tom Vanderfleet?

This book, written by Prakash Pandit, describes the events in the life of Firaq Gorakhpuri, who was an Urdu poet, writer and critic. He was one of the most noted contemporary Urdu poets from India, and he has written a number of ghazals, nazmas, rubais and stories. Many of his works are still revered for their contemporary relevance, and he was awarded Padma Bhushan in the later part of his life. The number of ghazals written by him is said to be in the hundreds, and a few selected ones are given in a separate section of the book.

This book revolves around the life of renowned Indian Urdu poet and lyricist of films in Hindi, Majrooh Sultanpuri. This book describes his life and career as an Urdu poet, lyricist, and songwriter in the Hindi film industry. He has written lyrics for a number of Hindi–Urdu soundtracks. He was one of the most dominant figures in Indian Urdu poetry and is still considered to be one of the finest avant-garde poets of 20th-century Urdu literature.

The position which Allama Iqbal holds in the world of Urdu literature is equivalent to what Rabindranath Tagore means for Bengali literature. He is famous for his thought-provoking style of writing and Sufi poetry. But Iqbal stands apart from the rest of his time for the inclusion of certain unique elements in his works, like description of nature, nuances of patriotism, love for the nation and the importance of fostering religious tolerance. This book by Prakash Pandit outlines his life story and the important literary elements of his poetry.

This book by Prakash Pandit reflects upon the life of an 18th-century Urdu poet named Meer Taqi Meer who lived in Mughal, India. Meer Taqi was one of the pioneers who gave shape to the Urdu language. A few of his important literary works are given in a separate section of the book. He was one of the principal poets of the Delhi school of Urdu ghazal, and most of his literature has been written under his nom de plume, Mir.

Tommy Two Shoes loves shoes. But, there’s one thing about shoes Tommy doesn't like. Find out what frustrates Tommy when it comes to his many pairs of shoes in this delightful story.

Famous for college basketball, horse racing, bourbon, coal, and bluegrass music, the Commonwealth of Kentucky is also home to industries and opportunities not normally associated with it. Compiled by the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame, Unbridled Spirit shares the success stories of 20 of its members - business leaders who dared to think beyond the region's best known institutions - to encourage the next generation of entrepreneurs from the Bluegrass State.