Download or read book Breathe written by Imani Perry and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2020 Chautauqua Prize Finalist 2020 NAACP Image Award Nominee - Outstanding Literary Work (Nonfiction) Best-of Lists: Best Nonfiction Books of 2019 (Kirkus Reviews) · 25 Can't-Miss Books of 2019 (The Undefeated) Explores the terror, grace, and beauty of coming of age as a Black person in contemporary America and what it means to parent our children in a persistently unjust world. Emotionally raw and deeply reflective, Imani Perry issues an unflinching challenge to society to see Black children as deserving of humanity. She admits fear and frustration for her African American sons in a society that is increasingly racist and at times seems irredeemable. However, as a mother, feminist, writer, and intellectual, Perry offers an unfettered expression of love—finding beauty and possibility in life—and she exhorts her children and their peers to find the courage to chart their own paths and find steady footing and inspiration in Black tradition. Perry draws upon the ideas of figures such as James Baldwin, W. E. B. DuBois, Emily Dickinson, Toni Morrison, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Ida B. Wells. She shares vulnerabilities and insight from her own life and from encounters in places as varied as the West Side of Chicago; Birmingham, Alabama; and New England prep schools. With original art for the cover by Ekua Holmes, Breathe offers a broader meditation on race, gender, and the meaning of a life well lived and is also an unforgettable lesson in Black resistance and resilience.

Download or read book Read This to Get Smarter written by Blair Imani and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An approachable guide to being an informed, compassionate, and socially conscious person today—from discussions of race, gender, and sexual orientation to disability, class, and beyond—from critically acclaimed historian, educator, and author Blair Imani. “Blair answers the questions that so many of us are asking.”—Layla F. Saad, author of Me and White Supremacy We live in a time where it has never been more important to be knowledgeable about a host of social issues, and to be confident and appropriate in how to talk about them. What’s the best way to ask someone what their pronouns are? How do you talk about racism with someone who doesn’t seem to get it? What is intersectionality, and why do you need to understand it? While it can seem intimidating or overwhelming to learn and talk about such issues, it’s never been easier thanks to educator and historian Blair Imani, creator of the viral sensation Smarter in Seconds videos. Accessible to learners of all levels—from those just getting started on the journey to those already versed in social justice—Read This to Get Smarter covers a range of topics, including race, gender, class, disability, relationships, family, power dynamics, oppression, and beyond. This essential guide is a radical but warm and non-judgmental call to arms, structured in such a way that you can read it cover to cover or start with any topic you want to learn more about. With Blair Imani as your teacher, you’ll “get smarter” in no time, and be equipped to intelligently and empathetically process, discuss, and educate others on the crucial issues we must tackle to achieve a liberated, equitable world.

Download or read book Family Coded written by J.H. Warrington and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having Quentin at a very young age caused Omar to realize his manhood early. He had to become a man so he could raise, the man. Successful at what he set out to do, Quentin grew to become the pride and joy of not only Omar but all of Dover, Delaware. With fans, friends, and family watching his every step, Quentin finds that maintaining his father's influence of pride and principles is not as easy as he made it seem.

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Download or read book Shifters of Black Forest Ridge Quinn A Fated Mates Shifter Romance written by Sedona Venez and published by Sedona Venez. This book was released on with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If she doesn’t accept our mating bond, I will go feral like every unmated male in Black Forest Ridge. I’ve spent years looking for my fated mate once I got out of the military. Every Alpha needs their Mate. I never expected to find her in the Ridge looking for a job as the chef at my mother’s B&B. When she finds out she’s a shifter too, her entire world flips upside down. Whatever it takes to show her that fate (and a mating spell) brought us together, I’ll do it, even if that means waiting until it’s too late. Protecting my mate is my primary objective. It won’t be long until she sees our community of witches and shifters as the acceptance and family she’s always needed. She's a match for me in both body and mind – a true alpha female. I will do everything to be worthy of her. Keywords: paranormal romance, fantasy romance, urban fantasy, shifter romance, bear shifters, steamy romance, shifters, alpha heroes, alpha shifters, myth, mythology, love story, werewolf, werewolf romance, action-adventure, vampire, witch, demon, devil, psychic, shapeshifter, alpha, vampires, vampire series, shapeshifter werewolf romance, fantasy, lycan, mate bond, vampire, vampire romance, immortal, vampire slayer, fae, T.S. Joyce, Terry Bolryder, Harmony Raines, Zoe Chant, Regine Abel, Roxie Ray, Lee Savino, Renee Rose, Milly Taiden, Laurel K. Hamilton, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Christine Feehan, Gena Showalter, K.F. Breene, Shannon Mayer, Ruby Dixon, JR Ward, J.R. Ward, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Vampire Diaries, Twilight, Crave, Tracy Wolff, The Vampire Diaries, Bella Forrest, A Shade of Vampire, Harry Potter, witch, wizard, fated mates

Download or read book It s in the Rhythm written by Sammie Ward and published by Genesis Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: R&B singer Garrett Martindale is at the top of the music charts. The son of a Baptist preacher, he travels home for a relaxing two weeks, but the trip home is far from relaxing. His father is determined for him to return to his gospel roots, his sister is keeping a secret from the family, and the woman he loves becomes engaged to another man. Can he find a way to put everything in rhythm? When the breakup of her relationship leaves Trinity Blake devastated, she rebuilds her confidence and has a new lease on life. That new lease is tested when Garrett Martindale comes home for a visit and her ex-boyfriend returns unexpectedly; she ultimately has to choose between the man who has her heart and the man trying to capture it.

Download or read book When Perfect Ain t Possible written by Suzette D. Harrison and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While trying to start her own business, thirty-four-year-old Imani Evans, a dynamic and energetic woman, meets her match in guidance counselor Braxton Wade, a self-proclaimed bachelor who has sworn off marriage, when her teenage daughter gets into trouble at school. Original.

Download or read book Too Hot for TV written by Cheris Hodges and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2011-05-26 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her Fantasy And His Reality. . . Classically trained actress Imani Gilliam is gifted, beautiful—and broke. Facing eviction, her only hope of staying afloat is to do the reality TV show, "Let's Get Married." The show pairs up single strangers, and viewers vote for who should be united in wedded bliss. Imani is only looking to be united with a paycheck—until she locks eyes with a fellow contestant. . . Are About To Create A Buzz. . . Dr. Raymond Thomas is determined to keep his struggling free clinic running—even if it means appearing on "Let's Get Married." He can't imagine finding love on TV—but when he spots Imani, he definitely finds lust. And their attraction isn't lost on the producers. But as the cameras start focusing on them, Raymond wonders if he's just a tool in Imani's career. Only time—and a life-changing choice—will tell. . . Praise for More Than He Can Handle "Hodges delivers a sizzling romance. . ." —Publishers Weekly "A wonderful read." —UrbanReviews.com

Download or read book Changes written by Kofi Quaye and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-08-17 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHANGES is the story of a family in crisis; it is the story of an immigrant family trying to cope with life in urban America, about the trauma that cross-cultural conflicts bring, the pressure to conform or do your own thing, against the backdrop of todays America. In order to integrate into the mainstream, or for that matter, pursue the American Dream, can an immigrant family maintain their identity, their native lifestyle, in the turbulent ambiance of urban America or do they succumb to its pressures and change their lifestyle altogether? These are the fundamental questions that most immigrants face, and have to deal with. Many succeed; others fail, while a few just hang in there. The main characters are Ebo, the husband and father; Christina, the wife and mother, and Chris and Lisa, two teenage kids, aged sixteen and eighteen. In the face of overwhelming odds, Ebo tries to maintain control of the family, and tries to do it the only way he knows how; the old fashioned way. Along the way, he runs into a few characters that expose him to some of the diversity on the American social, cultural and political landscape.

Download or read book Snare of the Fowler written by Two Lemon Women and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accountant searching for clues to wrongdoing in a company’s books? An archangel arriving just in time to help save her life? A licensed minister and an MBA in accounting coming together to cowrite this novel? No, Snare of the Fowler is a wild ride that is definitely not your typical thriller. It is so much more… Imani Richards, a forensic accountant, is on the job of a lifetime: consulting with the FBI on an investigation into a pharmaceutical company that may be involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. Then everything goes sideways. The FBI’s suspicions seem to be confirmed when Imani’s life is threatened, more than once. Someone is clearly trying to scare her off the case. Desperate, Imani recites a powerful prayer of protection, Psalm 91, that she learned as a child. And it works! More than that, this thriller takes a sharp, exciting turn, as Imani learns that this scripture has unlocked a power within her—and she discovers a supernatural destiny no one could have believed possible. Two Lemon Women are the coauthors of Snare of the Fowler and use their unique professional experience—one as a minister and the other as an accountant—to shape this powerful page-turner. More than a work of fiction, the novel presents to readers the possibility that we can all have supernatural powers if we learn to tap into the right power source.

Download or read book Out of the Dawn written by P. C. Cast and published by Crooked Lane Books. This book was released on 2023-08-08 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the thrilling sequel to #1 New York Times bestselling author P. C. Cast’s Into the Mist, a group of women fight for a just future in the wake of global destruction. Practical Magic meets Station Eleven in this pulse-pounding postapocalyptic thriller about the power of women. Mercury Rhodes and her world were utterly changed when the bombs fell, releasing the green mist. While it proved deadly to all the men who breathed it in, it gave new life to women who did the same. The green mist provided each member of her newfound family an ability: Stella’s heightened intuition, Imani’s earthly connection, Karen’s bond with Spirit, and Gemma’s healing ability. Although Mercury now has incredible physical strength—she doesn’t know if she will be strong enough for what comes next. Especially after the death of Ford, their companion through the aftermath of the mist. The group finds respite in creating a small community in the John Day Fossil Preserve, near the Painted Hills in Oregon. Together, they hope to find a place where they can start over and rebuild a better world. But Mercury knows it won’t be that simple, not when she knows someone, or something, is hunting them. Something that wants to rule the ruins of the world and something who sees Mercury as a threat that must be eliminated. Mercury will have to muster all her strength if she is to fight for a new dawn. The fate of her friends—and the world—depend on it.

Download or read book The Skin I m In written by Jenelle and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asia Asia had always wanted to travel. She figured she could kill two birds with one stone by becoming a flight attendant. Even when she became pregnant, she didn't let that alter her plans. She had been looking forward to becoming a mother. Right up to the moment the doctor said, "congratulations...it's a girl." Asia couldn't have been more disappointed. She adored her cousin Lonnie's little boy and couldn't wait to have one of her own. But God had chosen to curse her with a daughter instead. As far as Asia was concerned, that was the beginning of the end. Imani Imani didn't know who was more excited, her or her children. They could hardly wait to get to Aunt Lonnie's house for the party. It had been so long since the whole family had gotten together. Imani couldn't wait to see everyone. Well, everyone except her mother. She and her mother Asia had never gotten along. The woman never had anything nice to say to her. After twenty-nine years Imani had learned to accept things for what they were. But now Asia was doing the same thing to Imani's daughter Bidjan. And she would be damned if she would allow her mother to hurt her daughter the way she had hurt her. Lonnie Lonnie loved to entertain. Her grandson's birthday was the perfect reason to have a party. She smiled to herself, thinking that today was going to be a good day. She intended to hold on to that thought and ignore the nagging feeling in the back of her mind that something bad was about to happen. Lonnie loved her family. But like all families, they had their share of issues. And Lonnie knew the shit was going to hit the fan soon. She just prayed it would not be today.

Download or read book Obsessive Behavior Saga written by D. Brown-Newton and published by Urban Renaissance. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kindrah has secretly been in love with her best friend, Amari, for a long time, even though both of them are involved with other people. Until now, she has kept her feelings a secret, but when she finds out that Amari is going to be a father with a person she has never liked, Kindrah is no longer willing to love him from the sidelines. She wants him, and she is willing to do whatever to have him. All hell breaks loose when Amari’s girlfriend, Tanisha, finds out that her suspicions about Kindrah are correct. New York is known as the Big Apple, but is it big enough for both Kindrah and Tanisha once war is declared? Will Amari decide to be with either, or will a new woman in his life steal his attention? Get ready for a tale of lies, deceit, and murder that takes place among the women who have some kind of sick infatuation with Amari. It turns into a deadly game of fatal attraction mixed with obsessive behavior at its best. Sit back and enjoy this ride, and find out who will be the last woman standing as they fight to become the only one in Amari’s life.

Download or read book True Colors written by K.R. Raye and published by J-pad Publishing. This book was released on 2014-03-24 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “K.R. Raye definitely captured the flavor of the New Adult genre and has solidly planted her worthy contribution in the field.” – USA Today “I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s well-written with very realistic, strong characters. The storyline, with both suspense and romance, keeps you intrigued and you’re left wanting more in the end. It touches on some very sensitive issues that we see in real life, especially in the college environment. The friendship the three share is heart-warming and one worth reading about.” – Author Alliance Book Review Team They are supposed to be there through thick and thin. However, when tragedy strikes, can you depend on your friends? Imani Cabrette, strong and proud, never asks for help. But when an accident changes her world forever, can she overcome her stubborn pride? Sweet, dependable Melody Wilkins owes her life to Imani. Now that the tables are turned will she step up to the plate? The last time Lance Dunn saw Imani, she chose another man over him. Can he forget their convoluted past and help her when she needs him the most? Through it all, life eventually shows your…True Colors.

Download or read book A New Species written by J. A. Laughlin and published by Descendants Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11-13 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kibwe grew up in a small village in central Africa. Life there was dangerous, but predictable for the young man. Danger abounds in a land where predators, poisonous snakes and disease reign. After losing his parents, Kibwe was taken under the wing of Imamu, the clan leader. He grew up as a hunter and a good man. Then things changed. Life became less predictable. Follow his adventures as he becomes the father of legend and myth, the original vampire. Discover a new perspective on the creatures that once were human.

Download or read book Papers on Language and Culture an African Perspective written by Mary Nyambura Muchiri and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-05-19 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of the papers reproduced here have either been presented at a national or international conference, and some have been published elsewhere. I have obtained permission to republish because I think it is important to have them all together. The idea came to me when I was asked, during an interview, why I wrote on such different topics as part of my scholarship. The question was based on the different publications in which the person asking had found them. I had to explain that they are all on language and culture, two areas that are closely interrelated. It occurred to me that having all the papers published in one volume would help show how they relate to one another, and thereby provide a more meaningful dialogue on the general topic. I therefore hope that although each paper stands alone, use of cross-referencing will provide a cumulative effect that is impossible when the papers are read as separate publications. The last chapter is not a paper in the traditional sense, in that it is just a list of words. However, it adds to the readers understanding of the Kikuyu language. The semantic domains are a people groups way of understanding, categorizing and labeling the world around them. I hope it will be especially important as a source for future scholars who will want to analyze the culture and thought processes of their ancestors.

Download or read book Kiss the Bride written by Melissa Blue and published by Confessions of a Romance Author. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet cute with hot, tatted guy Chemistry off the charts Drunken Vegas wedding?! In all the years that Emery Cox has written romance novels, she never thought she’d be living one. Her weekend in Vegas attending a convention was only supposed to involve her pretending to be an extrovert, meeting fans, fangirling, and then heading home to recuperate from the first part. That’s until she meets Oliver Harrington, and her plans, her life goes awry. When Oliver wakes up next to the woman he spent the night flirting and drinking with, there’s a wedding ring on his finger. He might have freaked out a little (a lot), but Oliver is nothing if not calm in a crisis, and it’s not long before he’s wondering what is it about Emery that makes him reckless? The only way to find out is to date his wife. She may write whirlwind romances, but staying married is not for Emery. Yet, Oliver is intent on wooing her, in and out of bed. Unlike in her books, choosing forever isn’t easy even if you’re falling hard and fast. Can she have a happily ever after with Oliver? Or is that simply a fantasy?