BlairMy world was crashing down on me. My daughter was taken from me because of my stupid ex-boyfriend that used her to pay back a loan. And I was next. Stumbling down the road I was faced with three of the most brutal looking men I had ever seen.I know these men. Everyone did. They partied hard. Made people vanish in a blink of an eye.One of them looked at me in concern. He promised to get my baby back.I accepted. I didn't know that I...

Can't find the mental or emotional energy to interact with others? Struggling with hope for the future in turbulent times? Navigating depression for the first time during or since the pandemic? Frustrated you have to leave the house wearing pants? My book is designed to equip you with the building blocks and personal empowerment to survive when life feels pointless to thriving when life feels precious. You will learn and train yourself to treat your time, energy, and emotional well-being w...

This third book is a rendition of the classic children's story, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. My book, Our Eve Before Christmas, helpsme to remember my childhood Christmases full of love, laughter and family. There was always that stranger, that none of us kids knew, but our parents and grandparents knew no strangers. I grew up in a small community. I attended the Christmas program at thechurch - where I would receive fruit bags not baskets - and I was always part of th...

Attention troublemakers, parents of troublemakers, and everyone who embraces a rebellious spirit! This captivating narrative is dedicated to you. In the heart of Reston, Virginia, an openly integrated community established amidst the civil rights movement, Ellen's coming-of-age journey unfolds against the backdrop of societal change. With vivid detail and emotional depth, Ellen chronicles a blissful childhood that comes to an abrupt end when her parents divorce. Labeled as a troublemaker, ...

As I said in my first book, "An Angry Black Woman", I've been writing poetry for years and finally decided to share my blessings with the world. I am from a small community in SC called Alvin. Alvin is approximately forty-five minutes outside of The Holy City, Charleston. My experiences in life have been many and the struggles can sometimes be real. However, if you live what you believe by being true to yourself the power of positive thinking will prevail and you will find An Inner Peace. ...

This book explores the history of pre-communist Indochina, from the fourteenth century to the 1940s. It examines the early state of Vietnam, comparing and contrasting its political and social systems, with both those of neighbouring states such as Thailand and those prevalent at the time in Europe. It identifies the forces that shaped Indochina before the arrival of European colonial powers, in particular the impact of China, which was not only a military threat and extracted payments of t...

Ralph Smith was a highly respected historian who, at the time of his death in December 2000, had nearly completed a manuscript chronicling changes in the East Asia region since 1943. This fascinating work, completed and edited by Chad Mitcham, one of Ralph Smith’s former students, himself a specialist and established author in this field, draws together the product of Professor Smith’s research at archives in Britain, France, Japan and the United States, extensive reading and international...

This book examines the history of communist Indochina, from the foundation of the Indochinese Communist Party in 1929-30 to the end of the 1970s. It explores the impact of the Japanese invasion of Indochina in 1940, and the subsequent relationship between the Japanese occupiers and the Vichy French colonial regime. It considers why, following the Japanese surrender, the cause of Vietnamese independence was championed by the Communist-led Viet Minh movement headed by Ho Chi Minh, culminatin...

As a result of the pandemic, many people are now experiencing depression without a roadmap to navigating daily life. This book covers everything from how to look presentable at work (pants included), to covering how to set boundaries with compassion and intention. This book will take you from surviving when life feels pointless, to thriving when life feels precious. You will learn and train yourself to treat your time, energy, and emotional well-being with care and consideration. Especiall...

**Spirited and whip-smart, these laugh-out-loud autobiographical essays are "a masterpiece" from the Emmy Award-winning actress and comedy writer known for 30 Rock, Mean Girls, and SNL" (Sunday Telegraph).Before Liz Lemon, before "Weekend Update," before "Sarah Palin," Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream: a recurring stress dream that she was being chased through a local airport by her middle-school gym teacher. She also had a dream that one day she would be a come...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this hilarious instant classic, the creator of The Mindy Project and Never Have I Ever invites readers on a tour of her life and her unscientific observations on romance, friendship, and Hollywood.“[Kaling is] like Tina Fey’s cool little sister. Or perhaps . . . the next Nora Ephron.”—The New York Times**Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: the obedient child of immigrant professionals, a timid chubster afr...

#1 New York Times BestsellerThe Emmy Award–winning comedian, actress, writer, and star of Inside Amy Schumer, Hulu’s Life & Beth, and the acclaimed film Trainwreck has taken the entertainment world by storm with her winning blend of smart, satirical humor. Now, Amy Schumer has written a refreshingly candid and uproariously funny collection of (extremely) personal and observational essays.**“Amy S...