Foster self-love through mindfulnessWe all deserve love and compassion. Yet, sometimes it's easier to have grace for other people rather than ourselves. This supportive workbook teaches you the tenets of mindfulness so you can develop the tools for curbing self-judgment, cultivating self-love, and being gentler to yourself.Explore the foundations of mindfulness—Learn all about the seven core principles of mindfulness and how effective...

It used to be only movies were on film; now the whole world is. The most intimate and most banal moments of our lives are constantly recorded for public consumption. In The Reality Effect, Joel Black argues that the desire to make visible every aspect of our lives is an impulse derived from cinema- one that has made life both more graphic and less "real." He approaches film as a documentary medium that has obscured-if not obliterated- the line between reality and fiction. To illus...

Intended for students as well as scholars of religion and violence, Belief and Bloodshed discusses how the relationship between religion and violence is not unique to a post-9/11 world-it has existed throughout all of recorded history and culture. The book makes clear the complex interactions between religion, violence, and politics to show that religion as always innocent or always evil is misguided, and that rationalizations by religion for political power and violence are not n...

'Lane's prose delivers a vicious blow to our soft, nostalgic places; like finding a discarded gig flyer from years gone by, ripe and brimming with memory. Divine, acerbic and essential.'– Matt Wesolowski, author of Demon'A poet of misfits, outsiders and the forsaken, his empathy for their suffering ever poignant.'– Adam Nevill, author of The RitualBirmingham, early 1990s. Triangle are a cult act on the post-punk scene, led by brilliant and ...

It's all fun and games until egos get hurt.After a year of a seemingly happily-ever-after, Troy Babilonia throws a curve ball that smacks Larson Blackburn right in the head. When Troy's debut novel, "Bridge to Lonely," threatens to overshadow Larson's own success, inviting a past shadow into the light of their present, the two alphas must learn to adjust."Bridge to Lonely" has garnered an unexpected success both in the literary world and in the fil...

VOTED BEST M/M ROMANCE OF 2015!My name is Babu and I'm a reviewer. No, scratch that...I'm a living god in the review world!I have no filter and for that my flock of humble followers on Greatreads and The Bluffington Gazette are forever grateful. If not for me, they wouldn't know what to read. I have no patience for the weak-minded attention seekers, nor do I have respect for the self-proclaimed "geniuses" of the I...

4 Men. 3 Stories. All Egos.This hot, steamy M/M romance boxed set contains "Blacked Balled," "Guns Blazing," and "Hard Edit," for your reading pleasure! And there is no shortage of ego with these couples!In Book 1, "Black Balled" you'll meet enemies to lovers Larson Blackburn and Troy Babilonia.Blackburn is an Indie Author whose latest release is obliterated by the renowned reviewer 'Babu' of the Bluffington Gazette and followed by ...

In this anthology, everybody is Black.Filled with epic battles, complicated families, soft kisses, and sharpened blades, Magic in the Melanin is an adult fantasy anthology that showcases Black authors who write magical stories of all kinds. Featuring full-page artwork to accompany your adventure through the pages, this anthology is what fantasy looks like when Blackness is centered and the imaginations of Black creators are unhindered. Dive into these stories and discover ...

Dive into the darkness with this chilling collection of Black horror stories.All These Sunken Souls features a diverse range of voices exploring the depths of terror, from the thoughtful to the terrifying. Fans of Jordan Peele, Lovecraft Country, and Horror Noire will find something to love—and fear—in this young adult anthology. Explore themes of identity, trauma, and Black excellence through a twisted blend of horror lenses.Ventur...

BOOK 3, "BLACK BALLED" SERIESMy name is Larson Blackburn. If anyone had written a fiction novel that mirrored my life over the past year, I would've called it "Science" fiction, or accused said author of being high on crack. . . but the truth is, I'd be the one in denial.You see, through the most unlikely chain of events, it seems I've fallen in love with my nemesis. That's right. The one and only Troy Babilonia, a.k.a.

Two dominant males, two worthy adversaries, in a business that takes no prisoners, will soon learn that fate refuses to be ignored . . .My name is Troy Babilonia, but I'm best known as Babu, a renowned literary critic with my own online column. I'm followed by thousands! I'm a living god in the literary world. I have no filter, and for that, my flock of humble followers are forever grateful. If it weren't for me, they wouldn't know what to read. I have z...

BOOK 2 - "BLACK BALLED SERIES"My name is Lloyd Ledbetter and I am the best lawyer New York criminals can buy. My obsession to detail is their saving grace. I'm focused, determined and one-track minded. Nursing my broken heart for the last few months, I've stayed away from anything that could resemble a relationship.Until Luke Gunner.My name is Luke Gunner and I'm the best money launderer criminals can buy. With an IQ reaching the status of genius, I can practically ...