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For Kip Dawson, winning a passenger seat on American Space Adventure's first commercial spaceflight is a dream come true. One grand shot of insanity and he can return to earth fulfilled. It's a bittersweet moment of triumph, however, muted by his wife's terror over his accepting the prize. The day of the launch, Kip tries to reconcile his wife's and daughters' fears and even tries calling his estranged son, to no avail. He sets off, vowing to make amends upon his return. But a successful launch quickly morphs.

When you look up at the night sky you’ll see millions of stars spread out through Milky Way galaxy, but how much do we know about them? Explore zodiac constellations, deep space, galactic mysteries, and become a master of the stars with this bite-sized audio collection from Seeker.

For 30-year-old captain Scott McKay, the transport run from Miami to Denver will give him the money he desperately needs to keep his fledgling air cargo company flying. When a mysterious crate is discovered on his plane, however, McKay is ordered to abandon his present course and fly the crate and its owner, Vivian Henry, to Washington, D.C., before going to Denver. It is discovered that the crate contains a thermonuclear bomb, one capable of destroying every computer chip over an entire continent.

I had just been featured in the Wall Street Journal for my journey to becoming a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. Even more so, I was now a Black woman Fellow Actuary. People from around the globe reached out to congratulate me, and to let me know that my story had inspired them. I was humbled, but I felt that few knew how much more of my journey needed to be shared.

In "Dear Black Woman, Rise & Prosper," all listeners are invited into a transformative dialogue about financial empowerment explicitly tailored for Black women in their twenties. However, this book brings value, awareness, and insight to all ages, backgrounds, and cultures. At the intersection of cultural identity, generational wisdom, and modern economic challenges, this guide is a beacon for those navigating the formative decade that sets the tone for lifelong financial health.

Being a Black woman in corporate America is no small feat. Unlock the path to success with these seven secrets. You're always facing twofold discrimination for being Black and a woman in a place not designed for you to bring 100 percent of yourself. You try to take the stairs to corporate success, only to end up on the same floor; meanwhile, your White counterparts quickly ascend to the top floor. This book will reveal how to tap into your innate leadership potential and propel yourself forward to overcome obstacles and thrive in your career.

On the day of Shawn's first professional baseball game, he reflects on the journey that led to this moment. He recalls the day he, at six years old, his 5-year-old brother, Darnell, and 4-year-old sister, Michelle, were taken from their family. Eight years had passed since they’d last seen their family. Shawn and Darnel embark on a journey to find answers to their lives. Why had they been taken from their family? What happened to their father after the fire? What happened to their mother after they found her unconscious? Were their parents still alive? They needed to take that journey.

This book is one to explain why God may have allowed this plague to come into our world. There are evil, crooked, wicked, racist, judgmental, and unfair people in the world. He is not pleased with us right now. He has allowed this plague to show up like he will when he comes back, like a thief in the night. If we do not begin to love one another and to treat each other fairly, who knows what could happen in our lives to get our attention? For those who read this, you may find yourselves in one of these chapters. We must do better. We cannot ignore what has happened.

What does it take to overcome the most difficult challenges in life? How can one find the strength to pursue one's dreams despite the odds? How can one heal from the wounds of the past and move forward with hope and joy? These are some of the questions that this memoir seeks to answer, through the personal and inspiring story of a woman who faced many trials and tribulations in her life, and who emerged victorious with the help of God and therapy.

Suffering the loss of her mother and grandmother at ages three and thirteen, the innately energetic and resilient Michelle not only survived, but the strong-willed optimist thrived against all odds. A quick learner with keen observation skills, she grasped the lasting principles of timeless lessons and carried them with her into adulthood.

In the midst of this tumultuous awakening, Mia encounters a mysterious young man. His presence offers a glimpse of normalcy and the stirrings of a love she never thought possible. However, as Mia delves deeper into the enigma of her life, this new relationship teeters on the edge of a dangerous precipice. She faces the ultimate dilemma: can she trust this enigmatic stranger, or is he a part of the betrayal that has orchestrated her life?

When you think of hell, I'm sure you think of pain, discomfort and sadness....maybe even torture. Even though life has hardened me, my heart is as gentle as the day I was born. I survived abuse, my mother's murder, neglect, being bounced around, the crack epidemic and so much more. Yes, everyone has their own survival story....something they lived through or overcame. I held my hell...I owned it, no more shame and I used the fire to forge who I wanted to be.

"The Top Shelf Wife" is a transformative workbook that empowers women to embrace their femininity, nurture with love respect, and make a lasting impact on their communities. In this inspiring practical guide, discover how to expand your true potential as a wife and embody the qualities of an inspirational woman who captivates the hearts of men, children, and all those she encounters.

WARREN SMITH is seemingly rescued by a urban mastermind at the age of twelve, only to be converted into a fearless enforcer for the Family by age sixteen. An exit from the street life was never a reality for him until one dark evening on Macombs Road, in the Bronx, a murder mystery changes everything.

We normally don’t have any time, but when we finally do, we lack energy. On those rare occasions when we have energy outside of work, it is restless and difficult to harness towards meaningful goals. Starting from the realization that meaningful time is worthless without energy, the concept of “timenergy” points to something we all lack: large energy-infused blocks of repeatable time throughout the week.

Happily Ever NOW recounts the strange and seemingly impossible journey that inspired Nanci's unique methods for personal transformation and self-healing. It’s not just another self-help book, it's also a memoir that recounts Nanci's unique journey and methods for personal transformation and self-healing. Using her vast personal and professional experiences, as well as her graduate degree in Psychology, Nanci shares a 12-week course of illuminating self-guided explorations to help you transform your life. And all that's needed to join is a journal, a kind and curious heart, and an open mind.

This piece is not merely a recount of experiences but a navigational guide through the turbulent waters of interactions colored by narcissistic behaviors. It serves to illuminate the traits that define narcissism, the corrosive impact it can have on both the individual and their relationships, and aids in the tough decision-making process: to stay and weather the storm or to depart and seek calmer seas. Woven into the narrative is the gentle yet sturdy thread of faith, an unwavering testament to God's grace and the refusal to be isolated by such adversities.

A fourteen-year-old teen’s life takes an unexpected turn. Will she be able to overcome the obstacles that life throws at her time and time again? Will she be able to battle her demons and not lose herself, or her life, due to the life-altering diagnosis and the darkness that seems to be lurking around every corner that she turns and overcome? Will she be able to live a life of brighter days ahead of her?

The Punk Rock Manifesto by Jinx is a radical philosophical work that challenges modern society's systems of control and conformity. This isn't just an analysis of punk culture—it's an intellectual assault on how power structures shape human consciousness through fear, comfort, and manufactured meaning.

The left views alienation as something to be resisted or overcome, but could it actually form the basis of our emancipation? In Embracing Alienation, Todd McGowan offers a completely different take on alienation, claiming that the effort to overcome it is not a radical response to the current state of things but a failure to see the constitutive power of alienation for all of us. Instead of trying to overcome alienation and accede to an unalienated existence, it argues, we should instead redeem alienation as an existential and political program.