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Walking in Unity is about bringing Christ-centered answers to issues of race and racism. Drawing a clear distinction between the secular culture's instructions for agreement and Scripture's call for unity, authors Moniqe Duson and Krista Bontrager help you explore what the Bible really says about ethnic harmony and how Christians ultimately find their common identity in Christ.

Learn the history and surrounding beliefs, as well as practices and spirits and saints of African American Hoodoo.

In book 2 of the exciting Out of Time series, Professor Simon Cross and his assistant Elizabeth West have returned from their accidental journey into the past and are adjusting to their new life together as a couple, but an unwanted visit from the Council for Temporal Studies could change everything. A murder in the past is changing the future, and if the killing isn't stopped, Simon Cross might never be born.

Vodun: West African Spiritual Life explores and explains this often-misunderstood religion. It invites listeners to open their eyes and their minds to what Vodun is, where and why began, and how it’s practiced. You may think you know everything you need to know, because you’ve seen Hollywood’s interpretation of these spiritual practices, but this book proves those theories, misconceptions, artistic licenses, and theories wrong.

For as long as I can remember, I've had a boring, predictable life. I work at a low-paying job and have ho-hum missionary sex with my long-term boyfriend, who calls me "pear shaped" (and not in a good way). I've never been with more than one man or explored myself sexually. That's for sexy, skinny girls. Girls with exciting lives. Girls I'm not. When a series of events send my life into a tailspin, I find myself at a mansion in the Hollywood Hills, locking eyes with a gorgeous, sexy stranger who sends my heart racing.

Confused by your canine? Monique Anstee believes we have made dog training much too hard, when it really is very simple. Anstee teaches you to think differently, which will help you get out of your mind and into the moment. Monique Anstee trains dogs kindly, but effectively, and her clients love her for her honesty. Now, she has compiled a book of daily wisdom in which she shares her most deeply held values and philosophies, and her most sought-after lessons gleaned from more than 25 years in the business.

Imagine your life serving you, not the other way around. Imagine a journey whose destination is confidence. Imagine taking this journey with a group of other professional women and discussing the impact of your voices, time, choices, jobs, internal narratives, and external narratives on your satisfaction and quality of life.

Astral projection or astral travel is an out-of-body experience (OBE) which is achieved either in an awake state or by way of lucid dreaming or deep meditation. Some people can astral project naturally. Others are afraid to remove their consciousness from the physical body and never learn to astral project. This book will explain techniques, benefits, and how to control your astral body.

Être surdoué est une richesse formidable pour réussir sa vie. Alors pourquoi y a-t-il tant d'adultes surdoués malheureux ? Pourquoi tant d'anciens enfants précoces sont-ils en situation d'échec social, professionnel et sentimental ? Pourquoi les femmes et les hommes à fort potentiel vivent-ils si mal leur différence ?

The first time I heard her name, my cold heart warmed. The first time I saw her face, a switch inside me flipped on. The first time I heard her speak, she became my voice of reason. I wanted to know her… Learn her… Love her… She was my new obsession.

Traditionally, managers assumed people were lazy and would not work unless strictly controlled. McGregor, however, believed this form of management to be based on faulty assumptions about human nature, and felt that managers should reflect on their assumptions about what motivates people. He proposed they draw on research in psychology and the other social sciences to create working conditions that allow all employees to realize their full human potential.

Orisha is a colorful and misunderstood religion practiced in Trinidad and Tobago with ties to the Yorba culture of Nigeria. Monique Joiner Siedlak, explores this African-routed tradition starting with a look at the roots of this vibrant and colorful tradition and how it evolved to where it is today. This fascinating book covers topics such as the past persecution of Orisha followers, the religion’s deities, practices, ceremonies, and ties to aspects of the Catholic Church.

Magnolia Baker could be considered the matriarch of her four younger sisters. They’ve endured tragedy and heartbreak together, with Magnolia protecting them no matter the cost. Her heart was made of solid gold and under lock and key. Shielding the part of her that had been broken by the one man who should have guarded it with his life is a top priority for Magnolia. No one has ever been able to penetrate the barrier until a smooth-talking, college English professor by the name of Lennox Clarke steps in to take a shot.

Il existe de grandes différences entre les hommes et les femmes dans la façon d'être surdoué et de vivre cet état. Les femmes à haut potentiel ne répondent pas de la même manière que les hommes aux contraintes d'une société dans laquelle les schémas de réussite sont encore imprégnés de sexisme. Le défi est double pour elles : dans un monde fondé sur l'image d'une femme au corps parfait et non d'une femme dotée d'un cerveau, il leur faut réussir à articuler leur féminité et leur intelligence et se faire accepter.

Advice columnist Amelia Reinhardt had been told her entire life that she was destined for greatness. After gracing the cover of a popular magazine that highlights Black professionals, Amelia knew she’d finally made it. Now that her career was taking off, she no longer had an excuse to ignore the storm brewing between her and the man she’s known her entire life.

After he takes the fall for the murder of a gay soldier, Shun is dishonorably discharged from the marines. He does his time and then, with no place to live and no job prospects, he’s forced to return to the hood, where his cousin Phil takes him in. Phil is a hood-rich hothead who pays little attention to those he believes are his followers. Shun is ready for corporate buyers and more lucrative products, but will Phil go along with his plan? When a woman enters the scene, things go from bad to worse. Blood turns cold and jealousy breeds foul play.

Discover Candomblé’s rich heritage of temples, priests, music, dance, rituals, and ceremonies. Learn about the Supreme Creator and the many lesser deities known as Orishas. Get to know this unique religion whose rich tradition of African-based music and dance plays an important role.It’s time to discover this vibrant Afro-Brazilian religion known as Candomblé.

For those addicted to all things true crime.

This Working Life is the audiobook you need to navigate your career with courage, openness and a good dose of laughter in these chaotic and uncertain times. Springing off the success of her ABC podcast, Lisa Leong, together with journalist Monique Ross, is bringing a deep curiosity to the world of work.

Santeria, a religion whose origins can be traced back to the Yoruban tribes of West Africa. Brought into the United States and Latin American countries through the slave trade, it is now practiced in Cuba and the Latin American countries and has over 20,000 followers in the United States.