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How much can one person suffer before the only path they see to fix their entire world is to destroy it? Steven Cahill was raised in Salem City, an awful place where misery was the norm. So much so that his father killed himself. Steven was left to fight an uphill battle of self-acceptance against his own homosexuality in an environment devoid of tolerance. He leaves to make a new life as a United States Marine, only to learn that all one can hope to gain on a battlefield is more loss. Returning home from Afghanistan a broken man, an already devastated Steven hits rock bottom after another important part of his life is violently ripped away. The nefarious shadow of the Paine Brothers, who control all vice from their ivory tower of semi-respectability, are the root cause. These men and their army of hoodlums are an evil that Steven feels he can fight. Despite it all, he needs to fight! And for all he cares now, the whole world can burn. And so, a new war begins... Steven''s War. 

The Changing Face of Power explores the power, influence, and visibility of the new generation of Latinx leaders and their profound impact on the trajectory of the United States. It examines the contributions of Millennial and Generation Z Latinx leaders to our collective future.Claudia Alarco Alarco focuses on education, voice, and action in her in-depth interviews with Latinx trendsetters and leaders who have overcome obstacles in their lifetimes and who have used these moments to spur change in their communities and beyond. She opens the door for a conversation that confronts bias and anti-Blackness within the Latinx community and highlights the new generation of Latinx leaders at the forefront of combatting these divisions as they form a more inclusive, progressive identity.Claudia Alarco Alarco''s voice and capacity to share her interviewees'' experiences is relatable, impactful, and motivational. The Changing Face of Power marks the beginning of a conversation about the undeniable power and influence that young, dynamic Latinx leaders hold in American society today and for the many years to come. 

Where the impossible exists in the shadow of the ordinary...High school sophomore Kate Ryder led an ordinary, safe life - until Hell came crashing through her window. Now, she must work with Slayer Jared Ford to save herself, and navigate this new supernatural world she''s been dragged into.Demon Hunter follows Kate''s journey from being an everyday teenager, to becoming targeted by demons and having a bounty placed on her head. She becomes an apprentice of sorts of the Network - an organization existing in the shadows of society, tasked with hunting down monsters - and learns to operate with a foot on either side of the faint line that separates her world from theirs.As Kate and Jared fight supernatural forces, they uncover secrets from their pasts and must learn to trust each other... or pay the price.Perfect for fans of Supernatural, Buffy and Skulduggery Pleasant, this is a must-read if you have a good sense of humor, enjoy extraordinary adventures in an ordinary world, and have ever wondered what made that bump in the night.

In a 2018 study by the American Psychological Association, Gen Z respondents were shown to be the most stressed and had the poorest overall mental health of any generation.As a member of Generation Z, Brandon Posivak went on a search for answers and applicable advice for cultivating genuine happiness. In Step on the Cracks: Reinventing Happiness, Positivity, and Optimism, Posivak shares what he has learned, as well as his passion and excitement for helping others, self-reflection, and learning about happiness. This book answers the questions:What can I do in order to improve my own happiness, positivity, and optimism?How can social media be used in a healthy way?What does it really mean to be "happy" and how can I find it?What will a positive and optimistic outlook do for my future?Ultimately, this book is a tool to help Generation Z to build a foundation for their own happiness and future success and see how to apply what they learn in this book to not only improve their own life but to the lives of those around them too.

What if there were a simple, low-cost way to bring medical care to the masses? A method that did not involve the cost of setting up costly clinics? In the United States, almost 50 percent of our population does not have adequate access to a mental health professional. Rural areas of the country are the most severely impacted. The shift to telemedicine is poised to provide a solution. In this book, you''ll learn about:Telemedicine and how it is being implemented to combat lack of access to care in rural areasThe state of mental health in AmericaLeaders and innovators in the telemedicine spaceHouse Call is for anyone that has a passion for technology, medicine, and improved access to medical care for all. You will find yourself inspired and empowered with tangible steps to help your local communities.

Say it again. Repeat after me. I''ll bury you on a day it''s raining.Lily is a first-generation immigrant in a family of unapologetic women. Throughout the story, Lily and her family must come face-to-face with their own truths, which begin as fragmented pieces that are slowly assembled over the course of their lifetimes. The characters in After the Rain are terrible, angry, feminine, tender-they demand to be seen and heard. And as Lily learns the story of her family and watches her Amah die, she comes closer to understanding how her family wants and needs to be loved. In After the Rain, readers will join author Angeline Truong as she explores grief, cultural barriers, and her Vietnamese-American identity. Truong strings together her own experiences, her people''s experiences, and her dreams in order to excavate and understand her family''s history, as well as her own identity. 

A May 2020 Gallup Poll shows that 7 out of 10 people are disengaged at work, and Anjali Bindra Patel seeks to change that.In Humanity at Work: Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing in an Increasingly Remote Workforce, Patel provides a step-by-step guide of the Whats, Whys, and Hows of creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. In this book, Patel combines her own experience with lessons from accomplished professionals, such as SPANX founder Sara Blakely, billionaire business owner Janice Bryant Howroyd, entrepreneur Jesse Itzler and countless others. As work transitions from somewhere we go to something we do, Patel talks to leaders who have already created successful new visions for the future of workplaces, whether they are centralized, partially remote, or fully distributed. Whether you''re a CEO of a large organization or an employee new to the workforce, Patel will motivate you to take action to foster sustainable change in the workplace and beyond. Humanity at Work provides readers with a roadmap of practical tips to inspire and foster inclusive and connected workplace cultures to ensure that more people are engaged and equipped to tap into the strength of their own collective power.

Can everyone build a brand through digital platforms? Andrea Siracuse sets out to find out why some women rise to the top and others flop at building brands through digital platforms. Filled with stories, lessons, and takeaways from successful female entrepreneurs, Voguepreneurs takes a look at how these successful women sparked an idea, refined that idea, and then used digital to grow their community and brand. In this book, you''ll learn:How the uber-successful female influencers on social media built a massive following.What lessons you can use from their trials and triumphs to grow your own brand.What the 4 S''s to Success are and how to use them to achieve unlimited potential.Voguepreneurs is the perfect tool to help you grow your own brand, learn how digital marketing has evolved, and inspire you to grow your own million dollar business. 

Have you ever wondered, what it means to be a "good" public school? Good Schools: Stories to Inform Public Education Reform, examines this question through stories and research from classrooms across America. In this book you will read about the challenges educators and students face in the current public school context and the creative solutions educators are using to address these challenges, including:Providing mental health resources for students in needExpanding early childhood education and post secondary programs for studentsReimagining the way we measure successful schoolsWith Anderson''s experience in the classroom, his conversations with individuals from across the education spectrum, and his hope to make and maintain a quality education for all students - Good Schools: Stories to Inform Public Education Reform becomes a must-read book for parents, teachers, administrators, and policymakers looking to bring creativity and equity to public education. 

K-Pop is bigger than it has ever been. Many new artists debut each year and the industry is at an all-time international high. But how did we get here? Is it something more complex and important than mere media headlines?K-POP: The Odyssey - Your Gateway to the Global K-Pop Phenomenon takes you on a journey to explore one of the biggest pop cultural phenomenona in recent history, drawing from stories and interviews from some of the biggest names in the K-Pop industry including:Henry Lau, international popstar, actor and K-Pop veteranHyuk Shin, multi-platinum record producer behind the hits of stars like EXO, DEAN, and Girls'' GenerationPeter Chun, former YG Entertainment Director who spearheaded US collaborations for BIGBANG, 2NE1, and Epik HighPlus a BTS co-songwriter, academic scholars and more. K-POP: The Odyssey is split into eight parts, with each exploring a facet of the K-Pop phenomenon. Whether you are interested in the idol system, music, business, technology, or fandom, this book will serve as your guide. Are you in?

"She was short and fat. Check. She was funny and flirty. Check and check. She hadn''t ever touched another human besides through a fiber optic connection. Definite, solid blue check."Ants tells the story of Natasha, a 19-year-old South Indian teenager, as she navigates through online dating, feelings of displacement, her desi background, insecurities and depression.Afraid of rejection, Nat finds all her men online, in a platform called The Chatroom. There she meets Ben, another lonely teen living three thousand miles away. Although there''s nothing concrete about their relationship, Nat starts idealizing and fantasizing about what it could be - plotting and planning elaborate scenarios.This explorative young adult novel is a tale of two people meeting virtually, exchanging flirty and racy messages, while never seeing the other''s face. Can Natasha, or anyone, truly fall in love with a person they''ve never seen or met?

A gritty YA Christian Fantasy tackling difficult topics surrounding abuse, human trafficking, and the question "Why does God let bad things happen?"Trinia''s Gift is the ability to duplicate herself perfectly in mind and body yet, every time she uses it, she feels like she loses another piece of her soul. Her abusive and power-hungry father, Caderyn, wishes to exploit her gift to create an army that obeys his command and rebuild the Airg├¡d Empire that fell a thousand years before.Going on the run, Trinia seeks out the aid of the kingdoms that destroyed her people. When things don''t go as planned, she''s forced into trusting a failed mage, a man of legend with a vendetta, and a talking wolf to help her reach her goal by making a promise she isn''t sure she can keep.As she wrestles with the ghosts of her past trauma and new ones that keep piling up, Trinia begins to wonder where the justice is in it all, and whether she has what it takes to stop her father and save her people.How far would you run to escape your future?-II-Filled with sweeping landscapes, terrifying creatures, and incredible legends, Wintenaeth is a land held together by a fragile peace. After the fall of the Old Airg├¡d Empire, four kingdoms rose from the ashes and now rule, but the Airg├¡d are not gone, nor have they forgotten what was done to them.The City of Snow & Stars is book one in the Cities of Wintenaeth Trilogy and the first in a larger story which takes place over the twelve books planned in the series.If you love The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, or epic fantasy, you''ll love this book.Grab your copy and join the growing community of readers!"The City of Snow & Stars is a fast-paced, skillfully crafted story that will leave readers wanting to read the next book in the series." - Romuald Dzemo, Reviewer at Reader''s Favorite

Have you ever felt strangely out of place? Have you ever thought you didn''t truly belong?Weird Culture Kids is a memoir about growing up in and between different cultures and experiencing the world through international lenses. It goes deep into the author''s journey from birth to adolescence, navigating the different cultures she lived in, encountered, and consciously chose as part of her identity. Sprinkled with conversations with other, culturally-speaking, Weirdos, this book gives insights into coping mechanisms for relocation. Nguyß╗àn explores questions around cultures, identities and belonging, such as:Can you be from a place?What happens when part of your identity disappears?What''s the relationship between language and identity?What does the question "Where are you from" actually mean?You''ll discover you don''t have to belong to a physical man-made piece of land or a nation-state. You can belong to people, cities and memories. You can belong to a shared habit, a song or a dance routine. Can "Home" ever be the feeling of acceptance? 

Bad habits have become the norm in our society. Everybody struggles with them. Overeating, smoking, procrastination, overuse of devices, video games, and countless others have plagued our society. Worse still, the temptations are getting stronger every day. And they are unavoidable. While some would propose making the temptations weaker, author Nick Lugo suggests we make ourselves stronger. This book is a challenge, one that will push you beyond your known limits. In Break Your Bad Habits in 150 Pages, Lugo extracts wisdom from America''s most popular heroes. By doing this, breaking habits becomes fun instead of tedious-a challenge instead of a chore. It is designed to be an engaging experience, rather than a written lecture. You can relate to this book if you:Have reached a "breaking point" with your bad habitAre bored and need a new project to work on (yourself!)Desire to grow, both mentally and physicallyLove a challengeHave faith that you can changeBreak Your Bad Habits in 150 Pages is suited to work for anyone who struggles with any of our societal weaknesses. Now is the time to break your bad habits and live a more joyous, fulfilling life.

As a law student or young attorney, are you feeling despondent about your job prospects due to less-than-ideal grades? Underdog: 12 Inspirational Stories for the Despondent Law Student provides a sense of reassurance to law students contemplating dropping out after a poor first-year performance, the graduates hesitant about applying for a competitive position because their grades aren''t perfect, and the young professionals silently dealing with depression or anxiety behind the scenes while working overtime. This book will answer the following questions:How do I attain a high-paying job after graduation despite a low GPA?How do I leave the practice of law to pursue other projects or launch my own startup? How do I confirm that a career in law is my true calling? How do I increase my chances of being hired by my dream law firmUnderdog reminds its readers that, no matter how hopeless a situation may seem, there is always another move, another shot, another opportunity for redemption. This book is a clarion call for students to be honest about the pressures of law school, improve their mental health and quality of life, and reduce the unnecessary pressure to be perfect.

Analysts and policymakers have long blamed factors like violence or lack of economic opportunities for Central American out-migration. These factors, however, are merely symptoms of a disease: historically weak states. Conflicted: Voices of Central American Migrants explores the mindset of conflicted migrants-migrants whose states have failed them. Migrants whose states are broken after unresolved social issues dating back to civil wars and social revolutions since the 1970s. Migrants whose states have not provided their citizens with proper security. Migrants who are forced to make a heart-wrenching decision to leave Central America.Conflicted seeks to explain what drives the region''s modern exodus.What are the root reasons why Central Americans are leaving their countries? What are some of the challenges that weak Central American states still face in protecting their citizens at home? How can we learn from past mistakes and move forward to protect Central Americans in their home countries?Through unflinching, deeply personal storytelling, Conflicted illuminates real world struggles and reveals that when the options are to leave everything behind or stay to face danger, exploitation, lack of opportunities, or even death-sometimes migration truly is the only choice.

Two decades of living is not nothing. It is everything we know.In Twenty-One Years Young: Essays, author Amy Dong examines the uncertainty, absurdity, and beauty in growing up. This poignant collection of essays is unabashedly intimate, drawing the reader into Dong''s life as if they were a close friend. She masterfully evokes humor, nostalgia, melancholy, and euphoria to create scenes that are as vivid as they are profound. In this collection, you''ll read essays such as "So It Goes" (inspired by the famous Vonnegut quip), in which Dong reflects on a near-death experience; "On Taking Care of Pets," a self-explanatory essay that provides the very best of belly laughs; and "The Man with the Magical Watch," in which Dong grapples with the pain-and joy-inherent to our limited existence. These essays urge readers to consider the meaning of a good life and, further, how they will choose to spend the rest of their moments. Fans of Didion and Sedaris alike will find themselves at home with this collection for its unyielding insight into young adulthood, travel, and life itself. 

As children, we''re sometimes faced with circumstances that we have no control over; this doesn''t mean that our destiny is set in stone. Author Carole Sprunk shows us that no obstacle is too great when you''re determined to achieve your goals. In Seed Money: From Doubt to Clout, you''ll hear stories from Sprunk''s troubled childhood and how she overcame each struggle on her path to being a successful entrepreneur. Follow Sprunk as she details her troubled upbringing including:Dealing with her mother''s addictionsSurviving a horrific car crashDomestic violence and child abuseFind out how misfortune forged a strong-willed woman who not only survived her childhood trauma but thrived to build a legacy which she is proud and happy to share with readers.If you''re looking for encouragement while you push through your own obstacles or if you just appreciate a good Cinderella story, Seed Money belongs in your library.

Drug overdose is the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 50. Addiction is a disease, not a moral failing and it affects 1 out of 8 American adults.Pregame is a young woman''s perspective of addiction in the United States. King shares her experience and observations through her personal story, the stories of others in recovery, and policy issues in the U.S. that prevent addressing addiction in a productive manner. The book speaks to the recovery community as well as politicians and lawmakers that have the authority to empower stories of survival, using them to inspire change. In this book, you''ll learn about addiction and recovery in America, including:A personal story of recoveryAn account of addiction throughout the city of PhiladelphiaInspiring stories of young people in recovery from drugs and alcoholThis book was written for those suffering or who have suffered through addiction, for those whose loved one''s have met with irreversible consequences, or for those who seek to understand the truth behind addiction and what it entails.