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I have finally realized my main focus for this platform. I will use my voice to have the difficult conversation that we may not address on the daily bases. Marriage, Divorce, Racism, Toxic Relationships and Friendships, Pregnancy Complications, Raising Children and much more. In other words "Nothing More, Nothing Less"; just everyday life

A Walk in the Dark will give you the courage and determination you need to illuminate your darkness. 

Too often we find ourselves wallowing in a deep pit of despair due to life’s challenges. Though the darkness we plunge into may seem scary, Dr. Vic Manzo Jr. has written a beautiful testament to that very same darkness, whose power can actually be tapped into for good.

In order to grow into the best version of you, Dr. Vic explains that you must embrace the darkness and come through the other side a stronger, more enlightened person.

There is a special bond between mothers and their sons, and it never goes away. This book contains some of the best stories and poems from Chicken Soup's library honoring that lifelong relationship between mothers and their male offspring.

The Ugandan Tales is set in Uganda and is about the struggles of ordinary Africans against post-independence African rulers that preach freedom and emancipation but have turned into oppressors. This collection of poetry dives deep into topics of police brutality, social injustices, and oppression through the landscape of the tortured cities. Ordinary people seek to reassert their rights against an intransigent regime that is determined to keep them oppressed. The poems chronicle everyday struggles that are faced at the hands of fellow Africans masquerading as Pan-Africanists. 

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (originally titled Notre Dame de Paris) is a Gothic novel by Victor Hugo, published in 1831. It focuses on the unfortunate story of Quasimodo, the Gypsy street dancer Esmeralda and Quasimodo's guardian the Archdeacon Claude Frollo in 15th century Paris. The novel sought to preserve values of French culture in a time period of great change, which resulted in the destruction of many French Gothic structures. The novel made Notre Dame de Paris a national icon and served as a catalyst for renewed interest in the restoration of Gothic form.

"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" is one of Victor Hugo most popular historical novels. It follows the story of the young Quasimodo, a hunchback who lives the solitary life of an outcast in the bell tower of Notre-Dame in Paris. When his path crosses that of the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, his little world is turned upside down. Quasimodo’s guardian, the Archdeacon Frollo, becomes equally obsessed with Esmeralda and tries to convince Quasimodo to kidnap her.

La Plage est le nom de la boîte de nuit d'une petite ville en bord de Loire. C'est là qu'Arthur, dès l'adolescence et pendant plus de vingt ans, se rend avec frénésie. Dans ce lieu hors du temps, loin des relations sociales ordinaires, il parvient curieusement à se sentir proche des autres, quand partout ailleurs sa vie n'est que malaise et balbutiements. Sur la piste de danse, il grandit au gré des rencontres - amours fugaces, amitiés violentes, modèles masculins écrasants.

Chicken Soup for the Soul partners with top doctors to give you the information you need to survive—and the positive inspiration to thrive—while tackling the challenges of a stressful life. This recording focused on managing stress offers inspirational stories followed by positive, practical advice on ways to slow down and enjoy life. It provides uplifting motivation to address the number-one lifestyle and health issue today: stress.

Notre-Dame de París cuenta la historia de la gitana Esmeralda, quien en compañía de su cabra Djali toca la pandereta y baila en las calles de París para subsistir, hasta que se la acusa de haber asesinado al capitán Phoebus, su amado, y se la condena a la horca. Sin embargo, el jorobado Quasimodo, campanero de Notre-Dame, quien tras su deformidad esconde un corazón sensible y sediento de amor, luchará para salvar a la gitana. Recreación del mito de la bella y la bestia y uno de los monumentos de la literatura francesa, Notre-Dame de París es una historia verdaderamente inmortal.

Most people suffer from manipulation without even knowing. Mental manipulation has become central to human nature. A manipulator will use various tactics to outsmart you and to make you his next victim. Knowing that you are a potential target is the first step of defense. Otherwise, you might not even have the slightest clue that it is happening to you. Do you want to be protected from manipulation techniques? Do you want to understand how manipulation works? Do you want to learn how to use manipulation in a positive way? If yes, then this is exactly what you need.

La manipulación mental ocurre todos los días. En las relaciones, en el trabajo, en todas partes. Si no sabes cómo reconocerlo y defenderte, estás siendo explotado y aprovechado. Estoy seguro de que sentiste esa voz en la parte posterior de tu cabeza cuando una interacción no se siente del todo bien. Preguntarte a ti mismo si está sucediendo algo turbio. 

Whether single, separated, or someone's spouse, everyone wants to find and keep this elusive thing called love. Best-selling author and foremost relationship expert Barbara De Angelis teams up as a co-author of Chicken Soup for the Couple's Soul, a collection of heartwarming stories about how real people discovered true love with the person of their dreams.

Ghosts that reside in an antique store become concerned when new items arrive with no spirits attached. Together they try to unravel a haunting mystery while sharing their own stories, forming an unlikely family.

Questa colossale opera fu pubblicata nel 1862. Considerata uno dei romanzi più importanti del XIX secolo, narra la storia di vari personaggi nell’arco di 20 anni, intrecciando la loro vita alle vicende storiche della Parigi post Restaurazione.

Get your smart edge now! Smart Contracts is about the revolutionary (blockchain technology) approach with legal contracts or any legal agreements. This book offers an unprecedented peek into what the future may be like that could possibly change and enhance the traditional way of doing things for the better.

Rookie cop Tommy Boyd learns the hard way that those who wear badges can be as ruthless as those they hunt, when he is taken under the wing of Captain Ty Reeves. Reeves is eager to teach his new rookie that the rules don't apply to his division, the coveted SIS: Special Investigation Section. This is the section of the Las Vegas Metro Police with the most arrests, the most convictions, and the most officer-involved shootings in the history of the city.

Everyone loves a good love story. And we all love stories about how the love started and blossomed. This fun new book about dating, romance, love, and marriage, will make you laugh and make you cry, and is guaranteed to inspire you to renew that search for your soul mate or open your heart a little more. Read about how couples met, when “they knew”, good and bad dates, proposals, maintaining the relationship, second chances, and all the other ups and downs of love, romance, and marriage.

In the grotesque bell-ringer Quasimodo, Victor Hugo created one of the most vivid characters in classic fiction. Quasimodo's doomed love for the beautiful gipsy girl Esmeralda is an example of the traditional love theme of beauty and the beast. Yet, set against the massive background of Notre Dame de Paris and interwoven with the sacred and secular life of medieval France, it takes on a larger perspective.

Jean Valjean is one of society's victims. A poor but honest peasant, he is caught stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sister's starving family and is sent to prison. By the time of his eventual release, he has become a hardened criminal, but his friendship with the saintly Monseigneur Bienvenu gives him another chance at life. This new, respectable life is precarious, for Valjean is still sought by the law, in the person of the implacable Inspector Javert.

Las personas son manipuladas todos los días y ni siquiera se dan cuenta. Caminan sin darse cuenta de lo vulnerables que son a los Manipuladores Oscuros del mundo. Afortunadamente, puede evitar que esto le suceda a USTED, si sabe cómo.