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Mother Trouble traces white maternal angst in popular culture across a span of more than fifty years, from the iconic Rosemary’s Baby to anti-vaxx mom memes and HGTV shows. The book narrows in on popular media to think about white maternal angst as a manifestation of feminism’s unrealized possibilities and continued omissions since the second wave. It interrogates intersecting systems of power which make mothers and their children the most impoverished people in the world and urges a greater appreciation in academic and popular thinking of the work that mothers do.

Love. Passion. Intimacy. Best Friend. Protector. Provider. Those were all the things Ivyonna (Ivy) longed for in a partner. Giovanni, also known as “Gio Brooks the Coochie Crook,” doesn’t take playing with his heart lightly.

Teen Powerhouse Society believes that every teenager holds untapped potential, a unique energy that, once harnessed, can ignite their true power. We know that absolute confidence and empowerment start from within, and when teens can align their internal strength with their outward actions, they become unstoppable. By focusing on internal transformation first, we ensure that you aren’t just prepared for the challenges of the world—you’re ready to thrive, lead, and make a difference.

I trust you … These are the three words that Melissa Ashford wishes she could say to someone; to the one person she can fully give herself to and not worry about being betrayed. Being twenty-eight years old and divorced from a cheating ex-husband, Melissa enjoys her freedom … until one night when she finds herself indulging in a one night stand that changes everything.

Milena Bane’s routine stop at the dealership becomes anything but usual when Lorenzo Irish, the unusually handsome service manager, steps into her orbit. Attraction instant, Milena contemplates how to get to know him better—intimately better. Of course life is anything but routine and the Universe has plans of its own for our would be lovers. Old flames reappear with hopeful plans for the future, relentless secret crushes, and warring families form the perfect storm of chaos.

Non poteva averla e non poteva perderla. Come una dolce ossessione, Goldie si era impadronita della sua mente. "Quando erano insieme i fantasmi sparivano, i pensieri tornavano limpidi, il futuro gli sembrava migliore. Thomas temeva di innamorarsi di lei, e il pensiero lo terrorizzava." Dopo sette anni trascorsi in Egitto come archeologo, Lord Thomas Thornton è costretto a tornare in Inghilterra. È l’erede di suo fratello, il duca di Halthorpe, ma del titolo non gli importa nulla e non intende sposarsi, soprattutto dopo il grave incidente di cui è rimasto vittima durante l’ultimo scavo.

Un bacio sarebbe bastato per insegnarle un paio di cose. Un bacio, per sedurla. "Non era più Simon a baciare Lily, ma Lily che baciava Simon, e lo faceva come nessuna mai. Con l’anima, più ancora che con le labbra." Simon Saunders è il proprietario del Castle, l’hotel più moderno e lussuoso di Weymouth, la cittadina balneare meta favorita della principessa Charlotte Augusta. L’infanzia difficile lo ha reso un uomo duro, determinato a scalare il successo a qualunque costo.

Women face unprecedented challenges in the workplace and find themselves staring up at the glass ceiling. But what if it wasn’t the glass ceiling that was holding you back . . . but rather your own “sticky floors”—those limiting beliefs and toxic behaviors that are within your control? Erica is a sticky floor survivor. As a high-achieving ceiling breaker and C-level leader, she masked her struggles to everyone around her—even herself.

Step into the enchanting world of the Brothers Grimm with "Snow White and Rose Red," a timeless fairy tale brought to life by the captivating voices of Erica Holden and Martin Holden. This beloved story follows the adventures of two kind-hearted sisters, Snow White and Rose Red, who live in harmony with nature and help those in need.

Quando è poco più che una ragazzina con la chitarra in spalla, sulla rampa di lancio della carriera che ha sempre desiderato, Erica viene costretta a una conversazione in cucina con la madre. “Devo dirti una cosa per la quale mi odierai”: questa frase fa temere a Erica che Lucia, sua madre, non sia d’accordo con il progetto di andare a vivere con l’uomo che ama, lì nel suo paese di origine dell’hinterland pugliese, ma la realtà sarà molto più sconcertante. Lucia, cinquantaquattrenne professoressa di matematica, le confessa di avere un cancro al colon.

In this timeless fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, a humble fisherman makes an extraordinary catch—a magical fish that grants wishes. After releasing the fish back into the sea, the fisherman's wife demands more and more from the enchanted creature, seeking wealth, power, and status beyond her wildest dreams. As each wish is granted, the couple’s greed grows, testing the limits of the magical fish's generosity.

Our brains are 'plastic' in the sense that new neural pathways can form. By replacing negative thoughts with more positive thought affirmations we can create new pathways.

Kathryn Powers’ The Strength of Cara delves into the harrowing realities of the Opioid and Fentanyl epidemic, as it seeks to illuminate the profound impact these drugs have on families and society. It uncovers the distressing absence of laws that facilitate proper care for those affected by mental illness and addiction, resulting in a dire lack of support for these individuals.

A soli ventidue anni, Grace Allen si è posta un obiettivo ambizioso: affrontare il suo passato traumatico e superare ogni timore, decidendo così di prendere in mano le redini della sua vita. In questo percorso di rinascita, il destino le presenta Samuel Callaghan. Con una corporatura intimidatoria, un corpo ricoperto di tatuaggi, otto anni in più di lei e la responsabilità di una sorellina affidata alle sue cure, Cal è decisamente una sorpresa inaspettata. Nonostante le differenze evidenti, Grace si trova ad affezionarsi a Cal con sorprendente facilità.

"Our Stories: A Storied Woman's Anthology” is a collection written by feminine folk who dare to share a piece of themselves with the world....

Have you noticed how broken our culture of work is? For too long, leadership has been defined by the bottom line, at the outrageous expense of the humans leading and being led. Obviously, results matter. But, now more than ever, leaders need to be so much more than a boss wielding the authority of a title to produce results. The lovable leader knows that all people are capable of extraordinary things, that obstacles can empower you instead of limit you, and that your abilities combined with your choices give everyone you lead the opportunity to become a superhero.

In the sleepy coastal town of Mist Haven, Detective Sarah Hawthorne's world is turned upside down when she investigates the mysterious death of Elizabeth Blackwood, last scion of the town's most influential family. What begins as a routine case quickly spirals into a dark conspiracy spanning generations, as Sarah uncovers the existence of a secret society known as the Order of the Eternal Serpent.

In this gripping tale of mistaken identity and royal intrigue, Alexander Hawthorne, an aspiring writer from London, finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the heart of Aldovian politics. When he's mistaken for the soon-to-be-crowned King Leopold IV due to their uncanny resemblance, Alexander is swept into a dangerous world of conspiracy and deception.

MIRACLES & PARABLES for MEDITATION. Let go of your worries and put them in Jesus hands. Meditations on key Gospel events from the New Testament. Over 5 hours of calming meditations. Narratives to go with Gospel passages. Feel the peace and glory of Jesus Christ. Fantastic gift for Easter, Christmas or Birthday.

A collection of eleven twisted and terrifying tales by extreme horror author, Erica Summers. Including stories of gripping psychological horror, cosmic, bizarro, body horror, and extreme.