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Racism from the Eyes of a Child is a personal reflection on racism in America through a childhood lived through the country's most separate past. Growing up during the burgeoning civil rights movement, music mogul Mathew Knowles experienced one of many firsts, from integrating all-white schools in the south up through the corporate and later music worlds. Knowles examines the backdrop of discrimination by tracing his family's roots from postslavery up through the civil rights era, on into the present racial climate. 

Business Owner Theo Barnes inherited millions of dollars, stocks, bonds, companies, real estate, and Beskytte Frøet from his grandfather. With a net worth of over a billion dollars, life should be sweet, right? That’s what Theo thought until he learned the same person who murdered his grandfather’s attorney plans to kill him and everyone he loves. It’s a short list. Imani, his lady, tops that list. Even without his inheritance, he’d never tuck tail and run from anyone who thought it was cool to kill an unarmed old man. Imani Randall would love Theo with or without his inheritance. ...

Calling in favours only he can, and with Sect Lord Sawa and his father breathing down his neck, Kei and his handpicked team are sent to recover a powerful artifact: Keetar’s Gem.

Have you heard of kratom? If you have, you probably already know about its healing properties and medicinal value. It has been found to be beneficial for people who are suffering from pain, substance abuse, depression, and so on. Why is the DEA so keen on making it illegal in the United States? Rising author Christopher Knowles sheds light on the matter in his latest book, The Kratom Alternative.

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. From the finding of Merlin to the death of King Arthur, follow every thrilling adventure in the Arthurian legend! For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format.

This is a story filled with passion and mistrust. A lovely spinster and a tall, dark stranger ignite a spark of true love that could unite two lonely hearts. Kathleen Kathleen Parker was the picture of primness and propriety. She was a thirty-year-old beauty with big green eyes that could look straight through a person’s soul. In town, they called her the old spinster lady. Kathleen wasn’t a stranger to their ridicule, because she knew that men only wanted her five hundred–acre cattle ranch—not her. At eighteen, she was heartbroken by her first love. Thereafter, she vowed to never ...

Ellie remembers how the boys kissed her. Touched her. How they begged for more. And when she gave it to them, she felt loved. For a while anyway. So when Josh, an eager virgin with a troubled home life, leads her from a party to the backseat of his van, Ellie follows. But their “onetime thing” is far from perfect: Ellie gets pregnant.

Evidence continues to increase on the practical and emotional benefits of babywearing, both to parents and their children. Among many other benefits, babywearing can help parents bond with a new baby and facilitate both breastfeeding and the care of the baby's older siblings. Babywearing also has benefits for society at large. Children are more securely emotionally attached, and there is evidence of a link between the reduced incidence of postnatal depression and babywearing.

Joy Carlstrom had just received an answer to her prayer, a miracle in the form of a young cowboy. The western sun beat down on Joy Carlstrom’s young body as she lay sprawled across a pile of dirt that would be her pa’s resting place. With no one to help, she cried out to God. With only a rusty shovel, she needed help to bury her pa. She prayed for a miracle. When the uneven clip-clop of a horse’s hooves sounded behind her, Joy sprang to her feet. A young man stood nearby staring at her. With a tear-streaked face, she waved the rusty shovel like a weapon while demanding, “Who are you...

Brothers Jack and Lesley Burrows are as different from each other as they can possibly be. After their mum passes away, there's a surprise at the reading of her will. An unexpected windfall has been left to them, but there's one very big catch: the brothers must commit to living together for three months. As far as Jack and Lesley are concerned, this is a total disaster. They will do everything they can to avert the crisis and get their hands on their cash legacy.

Handling risk is one of the chief goals of organizations, mainly in the InfoSec program. Risk management delivers the vehicle for the balance between compliance and security. Businesses need to defend their data by launching and upholding an operational risk management platform. Organizations must considered their environment, resources, threats, and sensitivity of their data. In this book, you will learn the fundamentals of risk management with security, and how to deploy the RMF to efficiently deal with compliance and risk within your business.

In The Emancipation of Slaves Through Music, music mogul Dr. Mathew Knowles presents a keen examination of the liberating effects of music on an oppressed people. By taking listeners on the journey of its secret use during slavery up through its eventual commercialization in the industry, he exposes the art form's true power. Between its informative sections, the audiobook explores the uprooting of Africans via the transatlantic slave trade and the evolving effect on the people and their music.

Sarah Sullivan is forced to live all winter in an isolated mountain cabin with a total stranger. Sarah Sullivan leaves home to marry her fiancé in Fort Laramie, Wyoming, although she has not seen him in a year. In route, the stagecoach is robbed and one of the passengers is killed, leaving a small child, Penny, who becomes Sarah’s responsibility. Seth Jenkins, a trapper living on a mountain, witnesses the robbery and scares the bandits away. He carries the woman and child to his mountain cabin and takes care of them until they’re able to travel. As he prepares to take them down the ...

What if someone you trusted for years stole your child? What would you do to get him back? Former SEAL Maximus Delgado cannot accept never seeing his son again and sets out to find his son, Kevin. With the help of fellow vets and team members, he leads his team across North Carolina and beyond to find Helen Grant, the older woman who manages to stay one step ahead of them.

After working thirteen years to build their construction company, the men of 3X CONStruction finally reach the top of their game. But someone is out to destroy their hard work. As Ross and his partners try to discover the culprit, he meets a sexy woman, who grabs his attention. He is a man with many secrets, how does he know when is the right time to open the door to his skeletons? Or who is the right person? He has to make some decisions soon, time is running out. Not remembering how much he’s shared, he has to ask the question, Have I Told You Lately?

Most of us are run by our schedules. So let me ask you this: where is your schedule taking you? Is your calendar full of fun, exciting and fulfilling experiences that not only make you happy, but also lead you to a future of even more success and abundance? Or is your calendar just full of errands and chores you feel like you have to do. When you begin to Schedule Your Success, you'll never have to worry about time management or productivity secrets again.

Read this book for free with your Kindle Unlimited membership! History of Scotland Scotland is a surprising country that will take your breath away if you decide to visit it. But the same can be said if you want to find out more about its intriguing, rich history that will certainly captivate you. Have you ever wondered about the events that shaped the history of Scotland? If the answer is yes, we challenge you to read this book, as it represents an overview of the main events and people that contributed to the creation of this beautiful country. We also provide a brief travel guide for you...

Learn what it takes to manage risk in your organization, specifically risk that has to do with information with information systems, with data, and much more.

In "Secrets", the tranquil life of Chastity, the administrative assistant to the late industrial magnate David Baxter, is irrevocably shattered when she unexpectedly becomes the heir to his vast estate. A generous windfall swiftly turns into a storm of controversy when she's plunged into a bitter legal battle with Baxter's avaricious relatives, a fight that unearths a multitude of hidden Secrets. Thrown into a tumultuous court case, Chastity discovers her inheritance is far more than just wealth—it is an intricate web of clandestine dealings, political manipulations, and unseen forces ...

"Two damaged hearts, one Midnight Ball, and a legacy that could change everything. Dive into this romantic saga where love is the best healing."Five years of gaming contests, a world of hidden truths, and a grand inheritance at stake. As the clock strikes midnight, Thea Larue steps into a world where her destiny awaits. After the death of her beloved grandfather, Thea and her cousins are thrust into an elegant swirl of gowns and excitement at the Midnight Ball – a necessary dance to claim their inheritance. Emerging from her cocoon, Thea transforms into a vibrant butterfly, seeing herself...