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Str8 Up Queer African, by the trans Tanzanian-American author Nick Hadikwa Mwaluko, is a poignant exploration of the queer Black African experience, told with unguarded emotion and an unyielding tenderness. Mwaluko weaves a powerful narrative through essays, stories, and poems that confront the harsh realities of trauma, transitioning, and societal exclusion, yet triumphs in capturing the immense creativity and resilience of those living at the crossroads of multiple marginalized identities. This collection resonates as a testament to the human struggle and the relentless pursuit of self-love and liberation, offering readers a profound opportunity to engage with stories of pain transfigured into power and identity celebrated in its most authentic form

Maude Abbott cherishes the dream of going to university. She even wants to become a doctor. But a 19th century woman has no place in that world of men. Equipped with an exceptional intelligence, and through perseverance and hard work, Maude will take her place to become one of the first women physicians in Quebec. She will even come to enjoy a worldwide reputation in cardiology, despite constraints and opposition. The novel is written for a public of 10 years and up and everyone interested in the history of women and medicine. Large text edition (Arial fonts 16 pts and 14pts)

Roots & Reflections Family Legacy Journal: From Family Stories to Final Wishes:In the tender echoes of a poignant day at my uncle's funeral, a profound journey was born-The Roots & Reflections Family Legacy Journal, a transformative experience that will forever change how you perceive and preserve your family's legacy.Capture the Untold Stories: Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of your family narratives, where every page of Roots & Reflections becomes a canvas for the untold stories, laughter, and tears that have shaped your family's unique journey.A Vessel of Wisdom and Legacy: More than a journal, this is a vessel-a vessel designed to encapsulate the wisdom, laughter, and legacy of generations past. Turn each page and unveil the keys to your family's lineage, written in the heartfelt words and cherished memories shared by your loved ones.Empower Your Family History: Roots & Reflections is not just about preserving memories; it's a tool crafted to empower you to celebrate, preserve, and pass down your family's unique narrative. With each entry, you're building a bridge between the past, present, and future, ensuring that your family's legacy is not just remembered but cherished.A Tribute to Lost Histories: Born out of love, loss, and a deep belief in the power of every family story, Roots & Reflections pays homage to the untold tales of great men and women who slipped away, leaving invaluable history buried in time. Don't let another generation pass unheard; capture their stories, their struggles, and their triumphs.Join the Journey of Remembrance: This isn't just a journal; it's an invitation to embark on a journey of remembrance and connection. As you celebrate and preserve each memory, you're not just creating a family album-you're weaving a tapestry of living history.Special Bonus Section: We've included a special bonus section to capture your final thoughts and wishes should you so desire.Don't let your family's stories fade away-celebrate them with Roots & Reflections Family Legacy Journal. Start preserving your legacy today.

This is my story... my testimony. The Lord carried me through all my storms and fought all my battles. He showed me that there's nothing to fear. During my time of weakness, he reformed me and made me stronger mentally and spiritually. All bitterness erased. I can stand in front of the world proud to be a Man of God... a Man of Destiny. I'm more than a Konkerer.

In celebration of more than 70 authors and 65 projects, we have curated this wonderful collection of writers with vast yet common experiences from homelands worldwide. The poetry and prose to follow moved and inspired us and demanded to be published. We begin this collection with poetic voices from the United Kingdom, India, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, and Zimbabwe. Sharing cultural diversity yet common themes and a sense of oneness within those struggles. The verse is endearing and thought-provoking. Next, we have some excellent short stories from Canada and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with diverse themes pulling visions of several countries far away and in-depth imagery of war, addiction, and trauma on an insightful and compassionate platter. You will be disturbed and filled with empathy. You will find yourself wondering and caring about the people you have encountered in these stories. We hope you will be forever changed by the interaction with the work of these fantastic authors. Following that, you will find information regarding StandUpToCancer.ca, the charity that will receive all royalty proceeds from purchases of this book.

This is an anthology of stories, poems, and artwork by people born with congenital heart defects (CHDs). These authors share their stories of hope on several themes. This volume includes the following themes: Works of Art, Heart Warrior Authors, and Beyond My CHD. Since CHDs are the #1 birth defect around the world, people across the globe are living with birth defects that could literally end their lives in a heartbeat. What does it mean to live with tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries, hypoplastic left (or right) heart syndrome, single ventricle, atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, or a Fontan heart? How does having a CHD affect your ability to become a mother? Since most of the authors in this book were born with complex congenital heart defects and have at least one open-heart surgery, they have a unique connection with one another. The way the authors describe their experiences is eerily similar, despite having been born in different decades, in different locations, and receiving treatment at various hospitals across the globe. The commonality is their heart defect and their relationship with their own mortality. This book is co-edited by Anna Jaworski, the mother of an adult child with a critical congenital heart defect, and Megan Tones, a heart warrior--a term we reserve for people born with a CHD. Together, they have edited stories of strength and resilience, hope and despair, and success and triumph. Besides being an editor, Megan Tones is a contributor to the book. Her contributions show her capacity for understanding what other authors have shared. Many of the authors have shared stories of the trauma they have endured in living with a chronic, life-threatening condition. These stories are sure to bring comfort and hope to members of the congenital heart defect community.

History Hub presents a complete biography of Franklin Roosevelt from start to end, whose remarkable story inspires us even today. On the 30th of January, 1882, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born in Hyde Park, New York. His father was James Roosevelt, an alumnus of Union College and Harvard Law School. At the same time, his mother is Sara Delano, which came from a family similarly recognized as the Roosevelts. During his childhood, Roosevelt often traveled to Europe with his parents numerous times. In 1887, James Roosevelt took him to the White House to bid farewell to President Grover Cleveland. The president said to Roosevelt that he should never be the president of the United States. Roosevelt spent his time with the adults, which helped him build up an appeal that would be useful in the future. This lifestyle of Roosevelt ended up being a disadvantage when his parents sent him away to Groton School since he was not used to people around his age. His bitter memories at Groton made Roosevelt attend and become a pioneer at Harvard. Roosevelt took subjects that would be useful in his political careers, such as government, economics, English, and public talking. During his late college years, Roosevelt met and fell in love with Eleanor Roosevelt, a distant cousin he had first met at a family Christmas celebration in 1898. A year before his completion at Harvard, he asked Eleanor to marry him.Years later, Roosevelt became the president of the United States. He rapidly created a remarkable presence in the White House. He was again chosen for his second term as the president. This time, the United States had barely made its way out of the Depression. Hostility also occurred during his period because of the tension between Germany, Italy, and Japan. Roosevelt chose to run for the third time because he believed that the nation required further leadership to face what may turn into another great crisis in under three decades. In his last term, The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, which provoked Roosevelt to declare war. On April 12, 1945, Franklin Delano Roosevelt died due to massive cerebral hemorrhage. Becoming one of the key players in the abolitionist movement, Harriet Tubman brought intelligence, courage, and persistence to the monumental task of overcoming slavery. Discover in this short yet concise biography the remarkable story of a life who impacted future generations. This book also contains 30 questions for an in-depth discussion into the life of Franklin Roosevelt. Gather tasteful nuggets from major turn of events: A background into the family of upbringingEducation, mentors, and surroundings that shaped the worldviewMajor hurdles faced in life and obstacles overcomeThe person behind the fame seen through intimate moments With the help of this concise biography, readers can focus on the timeline of important events for an overview of a life in a glance! Packed with interesting tidbits and trivia, this book will guide readers into a basic introduction a remarkable life whose story may have lasting effects. History lovers will love this book as it helps them to: Learn from the major turn of events and its lessonsGrasp an overview of a complete lifeUnderstand the context related to the backdrop of world situation and eventsDecide whether continued learning is desiredConnect with the person behind the fame through intimate moments shared Bonus Included for You included in every book Our small way of saying "Thank You."

These four romance novels, originally published between 1989 and 1997, have been newly edited by the author and are now collected for the first time in this omnibus edition. In Cloud Castles, originally published under the pseudonym Kaitlyn Gorton, fate brings an optimistic Kendra Jennings and a cynical Alex Moreau together on a lonely country road in 1989. A Deputy Sheriff, Alex thinks Kendra is keeping secrets and he's right, but she's telling the truth about the peculiar things that have happened to her since she moved into a house deep in the Maine woods. When her life, and that of Alex's teenaged son, are threatened, he has more than his duty to do. Romantic Times wrote that "both plot and characterization keep us nicely entertained." In Love Thy Neighbor, Linnea Bryan returns to Maine to discover her roots and encounters the unexpected in her next-door neighbor, Marsh Austin, a retired cop who now raises and races sled dogs. When she decides to stay in Austin's Crossing to renovate her grandfather's house, Marsh is suspicious of her motives but very attracted to her. Romantic Times called this one "A rollicking good read!" In The Rapunzel Trap, formerly published as Hearth, Home and Hope under the pseudonym Kaitlyn Gorton, Hope Rowan suspects fairy tale character Rapunzel had agoraphobia, just as she does. Is Cooper Sanford, former high school bad boy, the handsome prince who can rescue her from her tower? To persuade Hope to help him with his motherless daughter, he's willing to give it a try, but he may be asking too much in return. Rendezvous called it "fast paced with funny, interesting characters-people you can care about." In Family Lies, formerly published as Separated Sisters under the pseudonym Kaitlyn Gorton, Ariadne Palmer, part owner of an antiquarian bookshop in Maine, doesn't believe Clay Franklin when he tells her she has a twin sister and grandparents she never knew about. As a lawyer, Clay has sworn not to tell her the whole truth about her family, but his immediate and growing attraction to her argues against keeping that promise. Romantic Times called it "A warmhearted tale . . . with many touching moments." As a bonus, this collection also includes a short story, "The Boston Post Cane."

This little book Basketball Portraits of oil paintings by Thomas Crawford of thirty-one of the greatest basketball players of the twentieth century includes their brief biographies and statistical records.

This is one woman's adventure story. 18 years ago, the day before Christmas Eve, a woman with a small child landed on her childhood, best friend's door step in Ireland. She, in one night, had packed all her belongings asking a friend with a trailer to take them to her house to store for her. She and her child and their cat were now technically homeless. The friend opened the door shocked and happy to see her long ago friend for the first time in years. And there the story unfolds...

The child in the mirror is a compilation of poems encompassing the struggles of a troubled childhood; a childhood of abuse, a childhood of neglect and a childhood bordering on suicidal intent. These poems were created to build an awareness of atrocities toward children, while also giving a voice to the voiceless. They also encapsulate the reality of love and loss at a tender age, which have a serious impact on children in their formative years. These poems also expose the horrific realities of a broken home, leading to stressful mental and physical trauma. They also bring into focus what is in the mind of a child, but with the introspection of a middle aged adult. Interestingly, it would appear that it is at this mature stage in life, that adults tend to muster the courage to open up about painful events in their past. The aim is that even one person will benefit from reading this book and realize that there is hope, despite adversity. If some child, young adult or even mature person, can relate to an experience expressed in one or more of these poems, may it bring comfort to know that someone has shared your experience and has now overcome to tell the tale. It is my story. It is your story. It is the story of a child who is now an adult, looking back in time through the eyes of 'the child in the mirror'.

Sharing some of his learnings and experiences from 39 years of teaching, Rick Griffing gives us a passionate and endearing book clearly written by someone who dearly loved teaching. He shares stories of his efforts to help teenagers examine their vulnerabilities while capitalizing on their strengths. The results had significant impacts on both the teacher and his students. The book is a well-organized selection of anecdotes, "tricks of the trade," and cautions. A fulsome Resources section and several Appendices make for a very complete guide as well as a heartwarming look at a very gifted man.

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists who uncovered the Panama Papers, a gripping, real-life thriller following the authors' attempt to uncover the truth about one of the world's most wanted men. Karl Lee, alias Li Fangwei, plays a key role in the secret struggle between the world powers, bypassing Western sanctions to supply dictators with the weapons they need to wipe out their neighbouring countries - or even to trigger a third world war.For almost two decades, intelligence agencies have been hunting for Karl Lee. The FBI has put a $5 million bounty on his head, but nobody has been able to catch him. Now, four award-winning investigative journalists set out to find him.Following the routes of his deliveries and his money, the authors track down Karl Lee's businesses in China and uncover his network of shell companies. During their investigation, they get embroiled deeper and deeper in the shady world of the Chinese phantom, and realise that Karl Lee is just a pawn in a much bigger game of modern warfare and international espionage.

Dies ist eine wahre Familiengeschichte, so real wie tausend andere Familiendramen der kleinen baltischen Völker. Sie spielt in den 1950er-Jahren, als Estland Teil der UdSSR war. Den äußeren Rahmen bildet der Kuss zwischen einem russischen Mädchen und einem estnischen Jungen. Zur Lösung der Frage, ob ein solcher Kuss denn erlaubt sei, kommen die Verwandten des Jungen zu Wort: Lebende und Tote, die die Mutter des Jungen, eine begnadete Geschichtenerzählerin, in ihren Geschichten auferstehen lässt. Ihre Schicksale, die dadurch geprägt waren, dass das kleine Volk der Esten zwischen den beiden großen Mächten Deutschland und Sowjetunion aufgerieben wurde, werden uns lebendig vor Augen geführt.Der Held der Geschichte erfährt, dass Völker nur friedlich miteinander leben können, wenn die Menschen aufeinander zugehen, wenn sie verzeihen und auch vergessen können, wer die Unterdrücker und wer die Unterdrückten waren. So geht es in dieser Erzählung um die Vermeidung von Gewalt und Krieg und letztlich um Liebe zwischen den Völkern.

Ist dieser Planet noch zu retten? Oder werden Machtgier und Hass der Menschen nach und nach alles Leben vernichten? Die vorliegenden Geschichten wollen uns Hoffnung machen. So brutal und grausam die in den Mythen beschriebenen Kriege auch sind, darin verborgen und viel zu wenig beachtet finden sich auch Geschichten von Versöhnung und Frieden, die unsere Herzen berühren. Inmitten von Feindschaft und Hass leuchtet ein Funken von Liebe auf, Menschen reichen einander die Hände und besinnen sich auf das, was laut Homer wahres Menschsein ausmacht: Mitleid für das Leid eines anderen zu empfinden und dem anderen mit Respekt zu begegnen. Siegreich bleibt Eirene, die Göttin des Friedens. Von den Griechen und Römern lernen wir nicht nur die Kunst der Kriegsführung, sondern auch die Kunst, mit sich selbst und den anderen in Frieden zu leben.

In Who's My Daddy? Gina Cameron tackles the questions Why did my mother lie about my paternity? and Why did so many other mothers hide the truth from their children? After discovering, in her mid-sixties, that her father was not her biological father, Cameron embarked on a search for her paternal roots. Her quest for answers led to her mother's tumultuous history as a refugee from Latvia in WWII and ultimately to an exploration of human evolution, tracing the arch of history from matriarchy to patriarchy. Along the way, she navigates the twists and turns of finding her paternal family and, by mining memories from her past, exposes the damaging consequences secrets and lies have on family relationships. The memoir is both an intimate portrayal of the author's own life and a look at the larger forces at play in all of our histories.

Explore la tumultuosa vida y el controvertido legado de Saddam Hussein Abd al-Majid al-Tikriti, el formidable político y revolucionario iraquí que ocupó las riendas del poder de 1979 a 2003. Nacido el 28 de abril de 1937 en Al-Awja, cerca de Tikrit, Saddam ascendió en las filas del Partido Árabe Socialista Baaz y finalmente se convirtió en el líder de facto de Irak.Esta completa biografía profundiza en los inicios de la carrera política de Saddam, incluido su papel en la Revolución del 17 de julio y su posterior nombramiento como vicepresidente por Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr. Como presidente, Saddam ejerció influencia a través de la Purga del Partido Baaz y nacionalizó la Compañía de Petróleo de Irak, encaminando al país hacia la diversificación económica. Su liderazgo, caracterizado por el dominio árabe sunita en posiciones de poder, preparó el escenario para un gobierno marcado por la represión interna y los conflictos externos.La narrativa explora la guerra entre Irán e Irak, un brutal conflicto de ocho años, y la posterior Guerra del Golfo, desencadenada por la ocupación iraquí de Kuwait. La postura antiestadounidense de Saddam y la Campaña de Fe, una agenda islamista, definieron aún más su gobierno, marcado por atroces abusos contra los derechos humanos y muertes arbitrarias y desapariciones estimadas en cientos de miles. El libro examina los acontecimientos que condujeron a la invasión de Irak en 2003 por parte de Estados Unidos y sus aliados, la captura de Saddam y el juicio que culminó con su condena por crímenes contra la humanidad. La ejecución de Saddam Hussein el 30 de diciembre de 2006 marcó el fin de una era, pero su impacto duradero en la historia de Irak y la controvertida etiqueta de su régimen como totalitario siguen moldeando las percepciones de esta enigmática figura.

Things are never as straight forward as they seem. Friends can turn to enemies in the blink of an eye. Or perhaps they've always been out to get you, playing along the whole time, getting you to trust them. Just so that the betrayal can be absolute. Come read the latest issue of MCM, and their syndicate's take on being betrayed. With very special guest author donalee Moulton. Now starting year five!

Embárquese en una exploración exhaustiva de la vida y el legado político de George Herbert Walker Bush, el 41º presidente de los Estados Unidos. Desde su educación privilegiada en la influyente familia Bush de Nueva Inglaterra hasta su impactante mandato en la Oficina Oval, este libro profundiza en el viaje multifacético de un hombre que jugó un papel fundamental en la configuración de la historia estadounidense.Nacido en una zona rica en Greenwich, Connecticut, los primeros años de Bush incluyeron servir como piloto de la Armada en la Segunda Guerra Mundial después de asistir a la Academia Phillips y a Yale. Al establecerse en el oeste de Texas, logró el éxito en la industria petrolera antes de incursionar en la política. Su carrera política lo vio representar a Texas en el Congreso, servir como embajador de Estados Unidos ante las Naciones Unidas, encabezar el Comité Nacional Republicano y asumir funciones diplomáticas cruciales bajo los presidentes Nixon y Ford.La narrativa ilumina el ascenso de Bush a la presidencia en 1989, explorando los desafíos de política exterior de la época, como el fin de la Guerra Fría, la reunificación alemana y las intervenciones militares como la Guerra del Golfo. A nivel interno, Bush enfrentó complejidades políticas, incluido un compromiso en materia de impuestos y la firma de una importante legislación bipartidista.El libro ofrece una visión matizada del carácter de Bush, examinando su dedicación al servicio público, sus decisiones políticas clave y el impacto de su presidencia en la nación.También profundiza en su vida pospresidencial, donde participó en iniciativas humanitarias y fue testigo del ascenso político de su hijo, George W. Bush, creando un legado presidencial único. Completa y estimulante, esta biografía ofrece una rica comprensión de un estadista cuyas contribuciones continúan dando forma a la política estadounidense.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating story of Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria, the infamous Colombian drug trafficker, as this book reveals the life of a man who rose from humble beginnings to become the kingpin of the notorious Medellín Cartel. Born into a rural family, Escobar showed business skills from an early age, embarking on a criminal journey in the late 1960s through smuggling and then venturing into the production and distribution of marijuana and cocaine globally at the end of the decade. from 1970.Forming key alliances with the likes of Gonzalo Rodríguez Gacha, Carlos Lehder and Jorge Luis Ochoa, Escobar established the Medellín Cartel, achieving unprecedented dominance over the cocaine trade, controlling more than 80% of global production and 60% of the market. illegal in the United States. His criminal empire amassed a staggering wealth of $8 billion, cementing his status as one of the world's richest individuals for seven consecutive years. While attempting to improve his image through charity events and a brief foray into politics, Escobar faced public accusations of illegal activities, resulting in the loss of his congressional seat in 1983. The 1980s saw the peak of narcoterrorism, as Escobar declared war on the Colombian government, orchestrating violence, assassinations, and bombings that shook the nation.Amid a backdrop of intense conflict, including battles with rival cartels and paramilitary groups, Escobar's escape from La Catedral, a prison he designed, marked a turning point. The government's relentless pursuit culminated in a shootout on a Medellin rooftop in 1993, ending the life of one of history's most notorious criminals.This book navigates the complexities of Escobar's criminal empire, his strategic maneuvers, and the devastating impact of his reign, offering readers a captivating account of the power, violence, and ultimate downfall of the man who became the world's most wanted fugitive.

Embárquese en un fascinante viaje a través de la extraordinaria vida de David Robert Joseph Beckham, el icónico exfutbolista profesional inglés, y descubra el impacto indeleble que ha dejado en el deporte. La histórica carrera de Beckham se desarrolló en el Manchester United, donde debutó en 1992 a la edad de 17 años, preparando el escenario para una trayectoria marcada por la excelencia. Reconocido por sus pases excepcionales, su habilidad para cruzar y su dominio de los tiros libres como extremo derecho, la destreza de Beckham en el campo lo convirtió en uno de los mediocampistas más grandes y reconocibles de su generación.Con el Manchester United, consiguió seis títulos de la Premier League, dos Copas FA y la Liga de Campeones de la UEFA en 1999. Su viaje continuó con el Real Madrid, consiguiendo el campeonato de La Liga en su última temporada. Un movimiento innovador al LA Galaxy de la Major League Soccer en 2007 añadió otra capa a la ilustre carrera de Beckham. En particular, se convirtió en el primer jugador inglés en conseguir títulos de liga en cuatro países: Inglaterra, España, Estados Unidos y Francia.A nivel internacional, el impacto de Beckham fue igualmente profundo. Como capitán de Inglaterra durante seis años y con 115 apariciones en su carrera, participó en tres Copas Mundiales de la FIFA y dos Campeonatos Europeos de la UEFA. La influencia de Beckham se extendió más allá del campo, lo que le valió el reconocimiento como ícono cultural británico y embajador mundial del fútbol.Esta exploración integral profundiza en el legado multifacético de Beckham, celebrando sus logros deportivos, su importancia cultural y sus esfuerzos filantrópicos. Desde sus primeros días en el Manchester United hasta ser copropietario del Inter Miami, la trayectoria de Beckham es un testimonio de su impacto duradero en el mundo del fútbol.

For 20 years, the New York City-based spoken word group Poetic People Power has creatively explored social and political topics, offering insights and solutions to issues that affect our everyday lives and the world around us. This debut anthology invites readers to explore three of their shows about environmental heroes, women's voices, and human rights abuses.

A cult book at the intersection of fiction and essay, on the connections between art, literature, spirituality and the occult through history.

We are all connected in the tapestry of human compassion. Fifty-two days ago, we were complete strangers. Today, we live side by side. We eat together, sleep in the same building together, we cook in the kitchen together, we walk outside together, we grieve together.On February 24, 2022, war broke out in Ukraine when Russia invaded the country.It started with a barrage of bombing of major Ukrainian cities.Troops were mobilized on both sides and the shooting began.Refugees began to stream into Poland, mostly women and children. Ukrainian men of military age were forbidden to leave the country. Very soon our friends began to call usasking whether we could take in some families they knew about.We said, "Yes," and waited.Forty people arrived.What happened next would be life changing for all of us.This is our story.