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The true story of a man, who at age 10, ran away from home and for five years, he survived on the streets of Kampala, Uganda, a city of 1.5 million. One man saw potential in him, supported Peter through school, and forever altered Peter's outlook in every possible way. Since then, Peter's turn-around story only becomes more remarkable. In Now I Am Known, Peter reveals the transformational power of taking risks, learning to forgive, overcoming self-doubt, and believing in a better future marked by optimism and purpose.

In Canaan’s Rest, Alabama, the faithful don’t just go to church on Sunday. They go because their grandmothers told them to. Because their great-grandmothers bled for it. Because somewhere beneath the floorboards of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, seven seals hold back something older than scripture, older than prayer, older than the God they sing to every Sunday morning. And those seals are breaking. For over a century, seven Black founding families have carried a covenant they never asked for. Each bloodline is bound to a seal.

The truth will set you free... but first it must break your chains… When Nae Nae receives a disturbing call from her best friend Veronica during her baby shower, she knows something is terribly wrong. Veronica has been changing - from her music choices to her clothing - ever since joining a new church called Holy Edifice of the Apostles. But these aren't just simple lifestyle changes; they're symptoms of something far more concerning.

Imani and Isaiah thought they were a match made in heaven. But after a devastating accident leaves Isaiah permanently injured, their new life together starts to fall apart. As Isaiah struggles with depression and doubts, Imani feels their connection drifting away. To make matters worse, their new landlord Jethro engages in increasingly questionable behavior. Things come to a head when tragic truths are revealed, breaking the seemingly unshakable foundation the couple built with one another. But is their marriage the only thing Imani and Isaiah have to worry about?

When secrets come to light, the truth will set you free — but first it will turn your world upside down. Nae Nae's world is turned upside down when she discovers the man she believed was her father is not related to her at all. In a shocking reveal, she learns that Deacon Robert, the head deacon at her church, is actually her biological father. This wouldn't be too much of a problem... if Nae Nae wasn't pregnant with Ricardo's baby. Who is Ricardo? Deacon Robert's son.

Haze is just tryin’ to keep her head above water, balancing clients, chaos, and a hustle that pays more in stress than stacks. She’s a home-based hairstylist with big dreams, bigger bills, and no time for men. But when she stumbles on a dusty old lamp at a thrift store, thinking it’s just some cute vintage décor for her apartment, she accidentally unleashes a sexy, stubborn, savage genie by the name of Esco.

In the Good is the New Cool Guide to Conscious Business, conscious capitalism experts Afdhel Aziz and Bobby Jones deliver all of the knowledge and tools needed to discover, design, and deploy sustainable and inclusive growth within any organization. This book draws on stories, insights, and case studies from leaders at successful purpose-driven corporations around the world, from Fortune 500 giants like Unilever and Procter to tech disruptors like Tesla, Microsoft, and Airbnb, as well as beloved brands like Lego, Adidas, and Patagonia.

At a time when employee engagement has never been lower, the Good Is the New Cool Guide to Personal Purpose helps employees bring their full selves to work by helping them discover and use their personal Purpose to fuel their careers. This can lead to higher levels of physical, emotional, and mental health, as well as huge benefits to organizations in the form of higher levels of engagement, innovation, recruitment, and retention.

The [New] New Patriotism takes the listener on a journey of American history, circumstance, and perspective. Stunning events of early 2020 provide context for an American culture that has required redirection for decades. Our society is slowly abdicating liberty to the very outlets promoting fear and division. Explore the dark truths of racism Americans have struggled with for centuries and how the demographic of a bold generation is insisting on social reforms, redefining American culture, and a new patriotism.

Sometimes, life can be a little tricky. There are times when you feel attacked from all directions, and it gets to the point where you feel like quitting. It is in that moment when you must rely on yourself, rather than feeling lost and helpless. A person who can master the art of perseverance and learn to keep moving forward in times of adversity is the person everybody looks up to and aspire to be. You have to be that person. You have to be your own hero, and you have to be an inspiration for others.

Simply Elevate chronicles my transformative journey of pain and despair to discover a path of peace, happiness, and purpose through mindfulness and meditation. Drawing on personal experiences and insights, I share candid reflections and practical wisdom that will inspire listeners to embrace the power of positivity and mindfulness in their own lives.

After a bet to approach Tamika leads to five years in a loveless marriage, Sidney files for divorce and marries his longtime mistress Shelby. What he assumed would be a blissful union between him and his long-time flame turns out to be hell on earth.

Akeeba Bledsoe has been dealt a bad hand for the past few years. With the lack of money, trying to take care of her mom, and attend school, she felt like she’d never see the light at the end of the tunnel. Not to mention, her job as a waitress at the Tasty Peach Gentleman’s Club was in jeopardy. With everything going wrong in her life, the last thing on her mind was a man. That was until the night she met Jason Knight.

This book is written in effort to provide security and the know-how to be self-sufficient in your thinking and decision making, so that you may experience happiness, good health, prosperity, and peace of mind. As you attain reasonable knowledge, pay it forward.

The work of a marketing team continues to expand to include more channels, quicker response times, and more variations of content, offers, and campaigns that personalization demands. Agile marketing can help brands be more nimble and adaptive to both internal and external pressures. Doing this requires a combination of people and processes that utilize methods like Scrum and the related practices and roles associated with creating, managing, and completing work utilizing agile principles.

Just A Kid From Arbor Hill is the story of a boy caught between survival and purpose. Growing up in one of Albany’s toughest neighborhoods, he dreams of something bigger but dreams don’t come easy when the streets keep calling. Torn between the pull of his past and the promise of a better future, he must learn to navigate guilt, loyalty, and hope. This powerful coming-of-age journey shines a light on the strength it takes to beat the odds, and the courage it takes to change not just your life but your entire community.

Most experts agree that practicing a new and challenging mental activity like this is a clever way of building and maintaining strong cognitive skills. When you strengthen these core skills, your brain more effectively thinks, reads, learns, remembers, and reasons. This leads to improved communications and decision-making skills–the keys to most of life’s personal and professional successes. In this book, we share and shed light on 52 “thinkable thoughts” that can strengthen your brain-based skills.

Have you ever had that sinking feeling as if something is not quite right about a person or a situation? Sabine Stallworth has been feeling a little insecure about her relationship with her fiancé Kelvin Frey. Over the last few months, he’s been on the road a lot and it seems as if their relationship has reached a crossroad. Communication is lacking on his end, and it appears to Sabine that he’s hiding something about his past. On the many days and nights when Kelvin is not at home, Sabine has found comfort in her relationship with William.

Expert trapper and portal drifter Leona is determined to avenge her sister's murder, but every time she gets close to discovering the identities of the culprits, the trail runs cold. Although she's terribly mismatched with her new partner, Everett, the quiet shapeshifter soon begins to earn her trust. Leona starts craving his companionship as she struggles to overcome her grief.

After ten years in an ugly relationship, Choyce is finally free. Not only is she free, but she's also caught the eye of her new neighbor's grandson. He's everything her ex wasn't and everything she's ever wanted. Plus, he comes with a gregarious, loving family that is all too eager to bring Choyce into the fold. Can she leave her ex in the past and accept the sweetest love she's ever known?