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When six-year-old Reginald Lewis overheard his grandparents discussing employment discrimination against African Americans, he asked, “Why should white guys have all the fun?" This self-assured child would grow up to become the CEO of Beatrice International and one of the most successful entrepreneurs ever. At the time of his death in 1993, his personal fortune was estimated in excess of $400 million and his vast commercial empire spanned four continents.

If Crazy Rich Asians and a Greek tragedy had a literary offspring, it would be the spitting image of Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? The true story of resolute immigration lawyer and activist Loida Lewis, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? begins with Loida's adventure-packed Philippine upbringing. A torrid love affair with brilliant, irascible financier Reginald Lewis follows, as does regal living in Manhattan and Paris, and gut-wrenching loss, all before Loida shockingly commandeers a multibillion-dollar, multinational conglomerate and leads it with aplomb.

When an EMP strikes, plunging the West Coast into chaos, Alan Hughes must lead a group of boys stranded far from their Alaskan home, while his wife, Zara, prepares their homestead for long-term survival. With communication down and society crumbling, they face impossible choices in this gripping post-EMP survival thriller. Perfect for fans of EMP survival fiction and dystopian novels, this story dives deep into the challenges of off-grid living, prepping for the end of the world, and the fight for survival against overwhelming odds.

Abolitionism was the movement that strove to end slavery in the United States. The abolitionists saw slavery as a stain and an affliction on the United States and made it their goal to eradicate slave ownership. Abolitionists produced anti-slavery literature, sent petitions to Congress, and ran for political office.

This two-part collection begins with Fallout, following Ben Riker and his family months after losing their home due to a devastating EMP attack. The enemy responsible for detonating the EMP is planning something even worse, and Ben must stop the enemy before the country descends into nuclear winter. In Into The Dark, an EMP sends the West Coast back into the stone age, and Frank Tilley faces the startling chaos of a powerless world. With his trusty dog in tow, he embarks on a dangerous journey to save his grandchildren from a perilous fate.

When a middle-aged man returns to a small town claiming to be a teenager abducted by a cult 30 years prior, a former detective steps out of retirement to uncover the truth. But picking at old wounds tends to make them bleed. After a scholarly 14-year-old girl vanishes on Halloween night, uncompromising yet isolated private investigator Arden Briar dives deep into the Georgia underground to find the victim. Faced with overwhelming odds, Arden enlists the help of the victim’s damaged father, a veteran with a short fuse. Will Arden’s temporary alliance be the solution or her downfall?

From multiple orgasms to sex toys and sex tech, it’s time to get comfortable talking about sex. Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, dating around, or moving on after a divorce, sex is a normal part of life.

New episodes on Menstruation Mondays, having the most candid conversations about what others perceive to be "taboo" - period, menstrual cycle, rag, or whatever you choose to call it. Hosted by the Founder of Kick Cramp's Ass, Brittany Walker, M.S., RYT 200 - a Plant-Based Nutritionist, Registered Yoga Instructor, and Author who is a lover of serving, educating, and healing the underrepresented (people of color, women, LGBTQ+, military affiliates, and disabled individuals). Tune in as we discuss acquiring menstrual equity, overcoming period poverty, and achieving optimal womb wellness.

Gran parte delle persone considerano la vita una battaglia, ma non è una battaglia; è un gioco. Ma è un gioco che non può essere giocato con successo senza la conoscenza della legge spirituale: “Ciò che un uomo semina è ciò che raccoglierà.” Questo significa che qualunque cosa un uomo emetta con le parole o con le azioni gli tornerà indietro; riceverà ciò che dà.

Fifteen amazing authors. Fifteen tales with “cemetery plots”. Welcome to the 2021 Capitol Crimes Anthology. A cadre of superlative judges selected the best of the best to put in this audiobook. With a foreword by best-selling author Catriona McPherson, delve into the creative minds of Capitol Crimes members. The setting: Northern California. The theme: that place we all finally must visit, the cemetery. The plots and characters are as diverse as the authors. And their stories will touch your spirit where adventure and fear intersect.

We wish you a merry Christmas and a happily-ever-after! This special holiday historical romance anthology featuring three heartwarming novellas proves that no matter the obstacles, ’tis the season for love.

Eighteen-year-old Darren Robertson is spending his senior year at the top of the social hierarchy with best friends Dex and Dimitri. He has a great car, great friends, popularity, and is co-captain of the basketball and soccer teams. Everything a high school senior boy could want. Or is it? Sam Vanwaylen, awkward, shy, quiet, and not in the dating scene, has deemed him invisible it seems. Why is it when she's around, Darren turns from being suave and confident into a nervous wreck?

Professor Darkk joins the final flight of Apollo 17 as he makes his way to the moon for a mission of his own. Skeptical of this so-called "professor", the astronauts question his presence and try to follow him. But it will become apparent to Eugene Cernan, commander of the Apollo 17 mission, that something else has joined them on the moon.

Professor Darkk and Miss Shadow are drawn to a haunted house on an abandoned street. They must enter the eerie home and locate the source of the evil that has taken over this section of suburbia. But can they overcome the many horrors awaiting them? Or will they be the next victims to be slaughtered to death by this nightmare of a home?

Jeff Walker's Outer Red. A fantastic new science fiction/fantasy spin on a classic fable. Enter a world where a young female ship captain is sent to retrieve information vital to the Galactic Kingdom; a new threat has emerged, and the galaxy is in danger. Can she and her computer companion - GRIMM - get back onto the charted path and return home? Or will they be hunted down and killed before the mission can be completed? Listen to find out more.

A short story introducing the characters of the coming book The Mysterious World of Professor Darkk and Miss Shadow. Two strange individuals come to the aid of a group of people being attacked by a demonic being.

Hear some of the most influential and dynamic black leaders and thinkers as they engage in a healthy debate on the "State of Entrepreneurship in Black America". Become more conscious of the business world around you and your current role in it. Find out what it would take for you to start your own business and become your own boss.

Beating the Odds is the improbable, inspiring autobiography of financial guru Eddie C. Brown, one of the nation's top stock pickers and money managers. It details how Brown skillfully kept Brown Capital Management afloat through the dot-com bust, 9/11, and the Great Recession. Born to a 13-year-old unwed mother in the rural South, this African-American investment whiz created a Baltimore-based financial firm that amassed more than $6 billion under management.

This podcast is for women who give their all to everyone else… and are finally ready to pour some of that love back into themselves. The Joy-Filled Educator brand represents and provides several community benefits such as: • A lifestyle and leadership brand for Black women educators, moms, and joy-seekers • A place to refill your cup, find inspiration, and unapologetically embrace your story, hobbies, and passions • A brand that builds community through content, conversations, coaching, events, and merchandise Here, we’ll share real stories, hard-earned wisdom, contagious laughter, ...

A teen's suicide leads to a frightening pattern within a small town where nothing is as it seems. Details about the case remind Sam Hopewell, a local investigative journalist, of what happened to his older cousin back in the ‘90s. Sam prepares to confront his darkest memories, but if he can’t overcome his past, more innocent lives might be taken. Renowned Miami detective Anna Dedrick returns to her rural birthplace with hopes of leaving behind the vices of the big city. That dream shatters when the town’s pride—an African-American child prodigy—goes missing.