Stitching Together Stories of Freedom and CourageDiscover the extraordinary courage and resilience of formerly enslaved women and men who changed the course of history through their acts of bravery during the Underground Railroad era.Written and illustrated by textile artist Sandra Scott-Revelle, this middle-grade book transforms historical accounts into vivid, accessible stories that help readers ages eight through twelve understand the complex realities o...

From our earliest years, we develop an attachment style that influences our relationships throughout life. These attachment patterns are deeply connected to our emotional landscape, shaping the way we form connections with others, how we communicate, and how we experience love and intimacy.In "Navigating the World of Love," we explore how these attachment styles play out in our relationships and provide insights on how to build and maintain strong, healthy connecti...

HE DRAWS YOU IN. HE DRAWS EVERYBODY IN. He is seductive and intoxicating. He has an unusual talent for ingratiating himself to others. He twists the truth and tells you what you want to hear but doesn’t follow through. He manipulates and deceives. He justifies his behavior. He appears to be a humble hero but, in fact, is self-absorbed with a need to control how others perceive him. But nobody else sees what you see. It is all so subtle. You are not even sure you are right about what you th...

This book highlights the importance of security in the design, development and deployment of systems based on Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), together referred to as SDNFV. Presenting a comprehensive guide to the application of security mechanisms in the context of SDNFV, the content spans fundamental theory, practical solutions, and potential applications in future networks.Topics and features: introduces the key security challenges of...

Isnt it great to get help and support at the times when you desperately need it? What if you think you dont know anyone at all who might help? Even in those dark moments and hours when it seems that everything is completely hopeless, you can be rescued. There is evidence of miracles all around us if we are paying attention. Living in Aspen, Colorado, I went through a very painful divorce, leading me to experience one of my biggest miracles within only one month after the divorce. From that...

Do you know that you might not be the perfect person to adopt chinchilla? Do you know that hay is the best form of fiber for chinchilla? Do you also know that not all pellets are created equal? Hi, my name is Sandra Scott and I am a chinchilla lover. As a fellow chinchilla lover, I have seen a lot of my friends are struggling with their chinchillas. They don't know how to choose, how to feed them, how to play with them, and many other problems. So I created this book to share my knowledge ...

Great leadership is built on great relationships!Leadership is a relationship-intensive endeavor. If your people skills aren't strong, neither will be your leadership. "If people aren't following you," sums up New York Times and Business Week best-selling author Dr. John C. Maxwell, "then you're not really leading." In Relationships 101, Maxwell provides time-tested principles for developing healthy relationships with others—inside and outside of your org...

Written by a panel of experts, this book is a comprehensive instructional reference every groomer should have -- whether you are a newcomer to the dog grooming profession or a veteran -- and it's especially vital to anyone considering dog grooming as a career. Newly revised and redesigned, the book is alphabetically arranged by breed and provides complete step-by-step guidelines on how to groom 164 breeds and varieties.

"Full of anecdotes, personal and professional life as well as motivational tips," the New York Times–bestselling memoir from the candid tv personality ( People.com).Media maven Kelly Cutrone spills her secrets for success without selling out. She combines personal and professional stories from her high-profile gigs as Whitney Port and Lauren Conrad's boss on The Hills, star of Bravo's Kell on Earth, judge on America's Next Top...

The Project Runway judge and New York Times–bestselling author of Style Strategy shows the essential items every woman needs in her fashion arsenal.In the wildly popular The Little Black Book of Style, fashion authority Nina Garcia showed women how to think about personal style in an entirely new way. Encouraging readers to creatively assert their style identities, Nina showed women of all ages how to hone and self-edit a distinct...

Wouldn't it be incredible if expert Shih Tzu breeders combined with a top dog trainer to create the ultimate owner's guide?Well here it is! You will literally find this book jam packed full of useful quotes giving clear advice and secret tips from the world's top Shih Tzu breeders who between them have hundreds of years of experience in caring for Shih Tzus.This one-stop 'instruction manual' is the essential companion to your lovable Shih Tzu. Over 212 pages we cover everyt...

Margaret Mead said: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.” My version of that quote is: “Never doubt that a community of thoughtful, committed women, filled with the power and love of God, using gifts they have identified and developed, and pursuing passionsplanted in them by God—never doubt that these women can change the world.”—Lynne HybelsNice Girls are taught early that serving God means earning God’s love and sacrificing oneself to me...