The fascinating history and uses of these versatile botanicals through the ages, from love potions to self-care—from the authors of The Meaning of Flowers."Take borage for courage. Send a bouquet of yarrow to declare war. Hang a sprig of rue at the door to keep witches at bay." Like flowers, herbs are steeped in myth and magic, secrets and lore. For centuries, their powers have been called upon to seduce lovers and dispel witches, send hidden mess...

A colorful primer to the symbolism and lore from around the world for over sixty flowers to help you add meaning to any floral gift.Should you send a rose of crimson or of white to the one you love? What gift of flowers best expresses thanks to a dear friend? From ancient days, long before words complicated what we say to one another, flowers have been our messengers, invested with our most cherished feelings.Illustrated with luscious collages by acclaimed ar...

This booklet shares ten tips on how to secure more time to write and achieve one's writing goals. Although written for writers, the information in this booklet can be used by any creative (artist, dancer, actor, etc.) to pursue their passion more vigorously.

Who's Up at Four A.M.?Written by Ann FieldsIllustrated by Tiffany DohertyEarly morning, when the stars twinkle brightest, most people are fast asleep. But some are already hard at work. Step into Alfreda's world and meet the aunties who work while we sleep.

No More Socks!Keith does not like socks. But, his mother insists he wear them. Keith devises a plan to prevent another pair of socks from touching his feet. Will the plan work or get him into trouble?

Although he has largely receded from the public consciousness, John Mitchell Jr., the editor and publisher of the Richmond Planet, was well known to many black, and not a few white, Americans in his day. A contemporary of Booker T. Washington, Mitchell contrasted sharply with Washington in temperament. In his career as an editor, politician, and businessman, Mitchell followed the trajectory of optimism, bitter disappointment, and retrenchment that characterized African American life in the...

Kate Mitchum, Leanne LeDeaux, and Kathy Jonesthree little girls, growing up in Saint Elizabeths Orphanage in New Orleans, Louisiana, were as close as any friends could be. That is, until just before Christmas when they were nine years old. Turning points can come when you least expect them, as Kate Mitchum finds out as a child and later as an adult. She is smart and she is strong and she has the love and support of her friends and family at Saint Elizabeths as she faces lifes continuous st...

Small town, southern girl, Clair Christopher, leaves her home in Natchez,Mississippi to escape the pain of being jilted at the altar by her fianc. She travels to Los Angeles and unexpectedly finds a new love in the person of Mack Fielding, a rock-star of the We Are the World, 1985 music era.Fate throws the two strangers together when Clair, jogging in the park, is chased by an unknown man and ends up in the path of Macks car. When he insists that she move into his home to recoupera...

The time remaining for this earth is short. Both the Church and the world know this to be true. A transition of worlds is imminent. The eternal realms of heaven and hell are real and these realms are the only two choices offered to humanity for continuation after death. The Bible is intimidating for so many of its readers. Countless souls struggle to grasp, with clarity, the specific instructions outlined in the Word of God on how to correctly prepare for a glorious eternity with Jesus as ...

Voices from the Block - Celebrating 25 years of Black literature!In 1996, when the Writer’s Block was founded, Black writers, members of “the block” began contributing to the legacy of written works that stamped our existence, cradled our culture, and fortified our souls.The legacy continues with the 25th anniversary edition of Voices from the Block!In this collection, you will experience poems, short stories, essays, novel starts, and more – all lovingly crafted fr...