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There is no one quite like her. Michelle Obama. This is the first book to tell the astonishing story of a woman whose intellect, verbal flair, and poise are certain to make her one of the most influential First Ladies in history. Listeners are given a revealing and intimate look at Michelle Obama's remarkable life, from her Chicago childhood to her education at Princeton and Harvard, how she first met Barack Obama at the prestigious law firm where they were the only African-Americans to her role as his closest adviser and her own political beliefs.

Tierra Proper is young, smart, beautiful, and in desperate need of something to make her numb. Grief and rage cocktailing through her veins, exotic dancing is her gateway to freedom and the attention she craves. But what happens when the phantom demons you're running from chase you into the arms of actual monsters?

Elle Connor's life is as grim as she had always feared. Years of demon slaying have left her with nothing to show for her trouble. She's convinced a "normal" life was never meant for her. Patrick Holt wants nothing more than to be away from the holy wars and has lived quietly for years as an average human. The trouble is that he's anything but average - he's a fallen hybrid angel. When Tagas, the guardian angel, pairs them up to investigate the brutal slayings of young women in Los Angeles, Elle wants nothing to do with Patrick. 

Jaxon's Magical Adventure with Black Inventors and Scientists is the first audiobook in the series, Just Imagine...What If There Were No Black People in the World? This fun children's chapter audiobook tells the story of Jaxon, a 10-year-old black boy who discovers and learns about several of the African American inventors and historical figures who have made a positive impact on our everyday lives. Kids experience black history in a magical story that brings history into the present.

For as long as she can remember, Nadia and her younger brother, Chris, have been tagging along with their parents as they travel the world searching for the untold stories of ancient societies. It'll take the whole team to uncover something truly remarkable: the Kamju, a civilization hidden deep in the wilds of Uganda. Some people believe the Kamju, known for their powerful magic, are not real. Nadia's parents think they can find them. Nadia knows how important this discovery could be to her parents, but she can't shake the feeling that something is wrong.

Jazlyn, Aimee, Ya Ya, and Jewel have been tight since high school. They do everything together, including clubbing and brawling if need be. But when secrets and the yearning for a friend's man comes into play, their very foundation is shaken, causing them to question their own devotion.

Suzette Dunfey, a widow at the age of 51, decides to open a cocoa café in St. Joseph, Michigan. Everything is going according to plan until she discovers a tunnel - dug by the infamous mobster Al Capone - and a dead body.

One minute, every woman envies Teal and only dreams of having an attentive man like Tyrone to cater to her every need. The next minute, no woman in her right mind would put up with him for even a day, let alone the seven years Teal has. Teal and Tyrone; T&T definitely stands for dynamite when it comes to the explosive ups, downs, and all-arounds of their love affair. Even with Tyrone's faults and foul acts, there is just something about him that makes him easy for Teal to love and even easier to desire.

Each of us is born with amazing traits which we all forgot about because of the difficult times or painful events. Whatever the reason might be, we all have the capacity to bounce back and not allow darkness and negativity to alter our perception. When we align with the laws of the Universe which is a pivotal requirement in the process of creating the best possible existence for ourselves and the society, and then we will see the difference we all desire.

Zuri has the perfect life—a beautiful home on the Hillstead, a loving family, and a powerful job keeping the LA Basin’s grid humming. If only she didn’t see the ghost of her dead twin in the mirror. Her grief-counselor husband understands too much, Aunties Cora and Vivian smother her to excess, and her mother can’t look at her daughter without seeing the half that’s missing. Zuri can’t begin to face her sister’s little daughter—to Ruby, Zuri is the ghost. Which is why she’s running away to work, again, on the anniversary of her sister’s death.

In Jaxon and Kevin’s Black History Trip Downtown, the second book in this educational book series, Jaxon shares his magical adventure with his cousin Kevin. They venture into town to meet Black inventors and scientists who are responsible for many of the things we encounter every day.

Drawing on her training in political science and law, Dr. Swain thoughtfully examines the religious significance of the founding of our nation and the deceptions that have crept into our daily lives and now threaten traditional families, unborn children, and members of various racial and ethnic groups—as well as national sovereignty itself. Dr. Swain provides encouraging action items for the people of our country to make the political system more responsive.

Nyla West was a freshmen at James Taylor High. When Chase Donovan, a six-foot-tall popular basketball player, said, "What's up?" to her in the hallway, it was love at first sight. Well, at least for Nyla anyways. Just when things are getting hot and heavy, Nyla and Chase's mothers tell them they can't see each other anymore because they're cousins. Chase refuses to fall for it and continues to pursue Nyla. Nyla gets pregnant and her mother wants her to do the unthinkable, but Nyla has her heart dead set against it.

A sweet trilogy of lost and found loves in nature and nurture. The beauty of the African continent is told here, in all its splendid detail. Carnal, fragrant, visual perfume graces these words as they lead you to where only your imagination can take you.

Joanie, a struggling college student, inherits a Christmas tree from her great-aunt, who was very wealthy. Joanie would have preferred money to pay for tuition and books. The tree is ratty and ugly. Joanie and her mama decide to put the tree up for Christmas this year, and then throw it away. The tree will not let Joanie, her mama, or her mama’s boyfriend string new lights on it. Every time they try, the lights explode.

The cave is back and, once again, Ashley and Joe are exploring the universe. They get separated in a time warp after the cave has left them. When Ashley finds Joe, he is an old man in a rest home. Irene catches up with them and tells them they have to make a difficult choice. They make the right choice, and the cave comes back to take them on an unusual journey.

Naomi Jackson never thought her life would come to this. She'd been abandoned by the father of her two children. Stranded during the last days of 1809 in a ramshackle stream-side home in rural Tennessee. But here she was. The Devil Bill Williams had vanished. Now it was up to her to care for her two innocent, beautiful children.

With the tools provided in this book, you will feel empowered to take action and begin to write your own success story. This book is written for those aspiring entrepreneurs chained to their "comfort zone" and tormented with self-imposed limiting believes. This book is written through the eyes of a young girl as she witnesses her mother overcome poverty, physical abuse, scarcity of essential resources, and societal suppression. Based on true stories which took place over two decades, starting in the 1980s between Mexico City and the province of Mexico.

Friends are like a family that brings a bond of growth that lasts a lifetime. My friends are my sisters and my family. We are all a part of an extended family. My name is Lola, and I would like to introduce you to mine. The story you are about to hear is all about love experiences in one month—December 1985. December was a month of fairytales, clandestine destinies, and of course, unbelievable twists and unimaginable surprises for some, all in the name of love. You are about to meet four extraordinary women who all share a common bond—all are close friends of Lola Mystique Bridges.

The first step in problem-solving is properly identifying the problem. Often, we attempt to resolve symptoms of the real true problem. Often, we attempt to solve related or resulting problems. Often, we undertake the easiest solution, without ever solving the real true problem. Then we wonder why the problem keeps returning. Race issues, office politics, personal relationships, male chauvinism, female catty/pettiness, and jealousy all stem from one source. In this book, I will tell you what is the properly identified problem.