HE WAS BORN TO KNEEL.Andre Ravenscroft is the hero of Glenmire. He is a decorated sergeant and a pillar of strength. To the world, he is an unbreakable machine of justice. To me, he is a man drowning in the weight of his own authority. I saw the truth at the gala. I saw the desperate plea for surrender hidden behind his cold eyes. I gave him the only thing he truly craves. I gave him a command.

Speak Easy Poets are based in Topeka, Kansas and represent a diverse, flourishing group of artists in the capital "Top City" of Kansas. This anthology spotlights the wide variety of talent the group represents. A safe, inclusive group of kind people, Speak Easy Poets write about about love, grief, nature, tragedy, war, community, and much more.

The Akwa-Cross People of Nigeria: History, Heritage, and Culture is the first comprehensive book on Akwa-Cross contemporary historical analysis, and its historical reconstruction. The Akwa-Cross people are the second largest minority tribe in Nigeria whose tradition, culture, language, and history are fast dying. This edited volume is a timely effort in salvaging this information. Previously, historical facts about Akwa-Cross people and their region were distorted, misplaced, and misquoted...

Breath in Action looks at the significance of breath to human life - not just the simple fact that if we stop breathing, we die, but also the more subtle ways in which our breath interacts with our voice and our being. Written by experts in vocal and holistic practice, the book is divided into four sections: Breath and the Body; Breath and the Mind; Breath and Holistic Practice; Breath and Performance.It offers the latest theories from a variety of disciplines on how we can be taug...

Critical Responses About the Black Family in Toni Morrison's God Help the Child explores the integral role of what Kobi Kambon has called the “conscious African family” in developing commercial success stories such as those of Morrison’s protagonist, Bride. Initially, Bride’s accomplishments are an extension of a superficial “cult of celebrity” which inhabits and undermines the development of meaningful interpersonal relationships until a significant literal and metaphorical journey helps ...

From across the dark waters of Africa to the Carolina cotton fields, true stories of what life was like for Dare County and Hyde County African American communities during the 1800s persist to the present day. In a collection of historical tales, Yolanda Collins Wilson shares insight into the lives of the heroic men and women who came to America and were sold into enslavement. As she reveals their struggles as the slaves attempted to find humanity and eventually made their way to Roanoke I...

"Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" is your comprehensive guide to unlocking the transformative power of CBT, equipping you with practical strategies to overcome challenges, manage emotions, and cultivate a resilient mindset. Grounded in evidence-based techniques, this book empowers you to reshape negative thought patterns, fostering a life of greater happiness and fulfillment.Foundations of CBT: Explore the core principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, underst...

"Master Your Emotion" is a transformative guide that leads you on a profound journey to unlock the secrets of emotional mastery and cultivate lasting well-being. Dive into a comprehensive exploration of the intricate landscape of human emotions, and harness practical strategies and transformative insights that enable you to navigate life's complexities with grace and resilience. This book serves as a compass, guiding you toward a profound understanding of your emot...