What if the very thing that nearly broke you became the turning point that reshaped your life?In her late thirties, Paula Johnson was training for her first Ironman when her body began behaving in ways no one could explain: crushing fatigue, strange symptoms, and bursts of energy that pushed her farther than ever before.The diagnosis, when it finally came, was shocking:a rare hormone-secreting brain tumour.What followed was anything but a tidy story of illne...

A HARVILL MORGAN MYSTERY: THE WOMAN WITH THE DOLPHIN TATTOO, a gripping contemporary mystery featuring a tenacious and flawed protagonist, Harvill Ann Morgan, a former police officer turned private investigator. The novel combines elements of suspense, family drama, humor, and a slow-burn investigation with a strong focus on character development.Harvill Anne Morgan, who resigned from the police force to take over her father's private investigation business, is drawn into ...

The Marble City, the Scruffy City or the Maker City, whatever you call it, Knoxville, TN has become a culinary destination. Locals and visitors eat their way through this unpretentious mountain town while exploring its rich and varied history. Unique Eats & Eateries of Knoxville is your dining guide through the city. Culinary inspirations here range from our own Appalachian flavors such as buttermilk biscuits or savory cornbread, fried green tomatoes and fried chicken to dishes br...

You are not broken. You are not failing at sleep. You have just been given the wrong explanation for what is actually happening.The standard sleep advice assumes your problem is behavioural. But if your nervous system is locked in fight-or-flight, no amount of chamomile tea will override it. Your body won't allow sleep when it doesn't feel safe. That isn't a malfunction. That is intelligent design.The Nervous System Sleep Fix is a practical, science-backed guide for people ...

Got a minute? Read a short-short story. Each tale is a world in just 1,000 words.In "Better Late Than Never," you'll follow a young woman from the Great Depression through World War II, marriage, entrepreneurship, and a lifelong love affair with her favorite soap opera. A little girl reveals a very peculiar superpower in "Good With Names." (There is an Elvis sighting.) "Magpie Girl" is the perfect story for anyone who haunts estate sales and thrift stores. You neve...

An intimate collection of African American women's voices on their lives in prisonThe rate of women entering prison has increased nearly 400 percent since 1980, with African American women constituting the largest percentage of this population. However, despite their extremely disproportional representation in correctional institutions, little attention has been paid to their experiences within the criminal justice system.Inner Lives provid...

Julia Child's Kitchen is a gorgeous dive into the beloved cookbook author and television star’s favorite place in the world—her home kitchen—and how this space has influenced the ways we cook today.Foreword by Jacques PépinThis book, a beautifully designed tribute to Julia Child's legacy, is a must‑have for every serious home cook and Julia Child fan.Including interviews with famous chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on ...

Julia Child's 20' x 14' kitchen was a serious workspace and recipe-testing lab that exuded a sense of mid-century homey comfort. Now, it has been on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC, for most of the past twenty years.Between lively narrative and detailed commentary on Julia's favorite kitchen gadgets, Julia Child's Kitchen illuminates the stories behind the room's design, use, significance, and legacy, showing how deeply Julia Child cont...

Embark on the Critical Journey: When Decisions Shape Our Environment's DestinyStep into a world where the very fate of our planet hangs in the balance."The Battle of Priorities: Politics versus The Planet" thrums with the urgency of a crisis that transcends borders, ideologies, and the very fabric of society. This provocative book pierces the heart of the most pressing issue facing humankind today, unveiling the tumultuous relationship between the relentless wheels of politics and ...

Have you noticed that despite more and more resources regarding children's health, they seem to be more sick, less resilient, and over medicated? Parents are desperate to find another way! "Nature's Child" provides a comprehensive, easy to understand, natural approach to managing children's health issues using safe, holistic remedies while learning how to strengthen the immune system at the same time.

A Writer and A Fighter by Paula Denise Johnson is a collection of poems that pierce the heart and cause reflection and self evaluation. The writer pours out her soul throughout the pages of this book, deftly handling issues from abortion and baby momma drama to love for God and fufilling ones purpose. Her work speaks of experience from the school of hard knocks, yet is inspiring rather than bitter. This work of art is a portrait of resilience. With some of the same compassion, strength and...

Discover the fascinating stories of Knoxville's eateries as author and historian Paula Johnson dives back in time through the stories of the city's great restaurants.Over the past 225 years, Knoxville dining has come full circle - from early taverns and saloons to upscale continental cuisine and back to the roots of local eating experiences. Greek immigrants Frank and George Regas founded the legendary Regas Restaurant, which operated for 90 years, spreading culina...