Sangoel is a refugee. Leaving behind his homeland of Sudan, where his father died in the war, he has little to call his own other than his name, a Dinka name handed down proudly from his father and grandfather before him. When Sangoel and his mother and sister arrive in the United States, everything seems very strange and unlike home. In this busy, noisy place, with its escalators and television sets and traffic and snow, Sangoel quietly endures the fact that no one is able to pronounce his name. Lonely and homesick, he finally comes up with an ingenious solution to this problem, and in the process he at last begins to feel at home. Written by the authors of the acclaimed Four Feet, Two Sandals, this poignant story of identity and belonging will help young readers understand the plight of the millions of children in the world who are refugees.

TREASURE: A Hero's Journey is the true story of how Paulo Coelho's famous fable THE ALCHEMIST happened to Karen Williams in real life, at a time when she had never heard of the author or his fable. In 1995 Karen was living in Andalusia, southern Spain when 'cosmic forces of fate' entered her life, and she began a Hero's Journey in search of her soul. What she didn't know back then was that she would live out symbolically many of the events described in THE ALCHEMIST, and also journey to many of the places described in the book. Later on, Karen went on to discover the true meaning of Paulo Coelho's fable and finally that THE ALCHEMIST wasn't totally a work of fiction because Paulo had actually channeled the story from an invisible spiritual realm, leading him to predict Karen's future.

Peter Farrow is a slave. He's grown up on Dover Plantation, South Carolina where he does small jobs. When he's not working, Peter likes to play with the other slave's children, or go fishing with the master's daughter, Emily. Sometimes, he even gets to sit in on Emily's school lessons and learn to read.

But Peter is almost twelve, and it's time for him to learn a trade. The master has agreed for Peter to apprentice with Samuel, the plantation's carpenter. Peter is happy he won't have to fetch and carry anymore, or work in the dairy, churning butter.

Peter's mother decides it's time he learns the family's secret--the Secret Quilt Code. She and her husband have been active in the Underground Railroad and use quilts to signal to runaway slaves. When traveling to other plantations doing work for the master, Peter's father transports runaways in his wagon's false bottom. Until now, Peter has been too young to keep a secret of this magnitude.

But John, the cruel overseer, has other plans for Peter. He wants Peter out in the fields, doing the backbreaking work of a grownup slave, where Peter is close enough to feel his whip. So when Peter comes between Samuel and the overseer's whip, Peter makes a terrible enemy.

Overseer John alerts the master about Emily spending too much time with Peter. When they are caught together multiple times, the master decides to sell Peter down south.

Distraught, Peter's mother and father decide to transport him away from Dover Plantation before he can be sold. Using the secret quilt codes, other runaways join Peter's family as they make their way on the Underground Railroad.

There has never been a better time for coaches, consultants, and therapists to write and publish a business book. With a great idea, a clear strategy, and a well-formed marketing plan, your book will help you to build your business and attract more clients.

Your book may be a manual, textbook, how-to guide, self-help book, anthology, parable, memoir, or any type of book that you hope will be a marketing tool and credibility builder.

In Book Marketing Made Simple, you'll get easy to follow strategies to market your book at all stages of your journey - from the day you start to write a book until after your book launch.

In section 1, you'll learn pre-launch book marketing strategies to:

• Create compelling content to develop your online profile, build your credibility, and become an expert and thought leader.
• Integrate your online marketing, blogs, newsletter, social media, podcasts, video, and webinars to build a community of people who love what you do and want to buy your book.
• Develop new and existing contacts to help with your book promotion.
• Pre-sell your book or seek crowdfunding to fund your book.

Section 2 will help you with your book launch, and show you how to:

• Get publicity through print publications, radio, TV, and other PR.
• Develop your Amazon sales page and become an Amazon bestseller.
• Hold a memorable book launch party to celebrate your book's success.
• Use tools like Goodreads, Thunderclap and endorsements to reach new audiences with your book.

In section 3, you'll discover how to keep the momentum going with book sales, and:

• Create audio and digital versions of your book to widen your reach.
• Use your book as the framework to produce products and programmes to build profitable income streams from your book.
• Use speaking opportunities to promote your brand.
• Make the most of other strategies to keep your book visible and sell more copies.

Karen Williams is The Book Mentor from Librotas and the author of five bestselling books. She works with business owners to plan, write, publish and promote a book that builds their business, raises their credibility and attracts higher-paying clients.

Growing up, thirteen-year-old Cashmere Pierce was the light of her father Desmond's life. But when tragedy strikes, and Desmond is no longer able to take care of himself, the family falls apart. Soon orphaned, Cashmere and her self-destructive, promiscuous older sister, Desiree, are sent to live with a hateful aunt. And that's when the real trouble begins. Desiree turns to stripping and selling drugs to survive and soon drags Cashmere down with her. When Desiree suspects her lover and pimp is falling for Cashmere, her jealously rages out of control, sparking a chain of events that culminates in death. Now Cashmere's in jail, charged with murder. But will she ever be able to fix her life and finally move on?

Sister and brother, Raya and Reign Stamps have always been close. They were both attractive, popular, smart, and talented High School track stars. But a bad choice lands Reign in prison, and turns their parents against him. Raya fills her brother's shoes, by landing a track scholarship, graduating from college, and heading to the FBI, all at the age of 23, while her brother completes his prison sentence.

When Reign is released from prison, and back home, Raya hopes her family will go back to the way they were. But a family betrayal is revealed, pushing Reign to the streets, and a belief that his family are now his enemies. As Reign chooses a life of criminality, Raya, determined to impress her supervisor, Director Amari, and move up the FBI ladder, discovers how easy it is to cross the line of morality over and over again, while hiding behind a badge. Raya engages in a dangerous affair with her Amari that leads to horrifying consequences. Raya discovers that Amari's past is closer to her personal life than she could ever imagine.

Unlock the Secrets to Commercial Photography Success

The Photo Hustle by Karen Williams is the ultimate guide for photographers looking to break into the world of commercial photography, providing insider knowledge on how to land and keep prestigious clients.

#1 New Release in Photography Business & Careers

Looking for photo jobs or careers in photography? Karen Williams, a seasoned photo editor for top brands like Netflix and Wired, reveals the insider knowledge you need to land your dream gigs. The Photo Hustle is the ultimate resource for photographers--beginners and professionals alike--ready to transform their passion into a thriving career in commercial photography.

Photography isn't just about capturing stunning images; it's about understanding the business, overcoming workplace discrimination, and navigating the unwritten rules of the industry. Whether you're eyeing jobs involving photography, launching your first photo studio, or breaking into commercial photography, this book equips you with the tools to succeed and the confidence to thrive.

Inside, you'll find:

• Practical steps for building your personal brand and landing photo jobs.
• Expert tips on pitching, creating estimates, and negotiating contracts for photography careers near you and beyond.
• Strategies to navigate workplace discrimination and adapt to industry trends in photography occupations.

Perfect for those seeking photography books for beginners or seasoned pros looking to level up, The Photo Hustle is your go-to guide to break into the competitive world of commercial photography and claim the success you deserve.

If you liked What They Didn't Teach You in Photo School, Learning to See, or Wisdom of Wildly Creative Women, you'll love The Photo Hustle.

Long to be as creative as Leonardo da Vinci? An intuitive thinker like Albert Einstein? Want to have a near super-perfect memory that will get you to the top of your game? This book gives you a step-by-step system to do just that. Inside The Simple Guide to Improving Your Memory - Tips, Tricks, and Easy Steps to Boost Your Memory, Today , you will learn why your mind works the way it does, and also learn how to train it through memory exercises and mind games. You'll discover the secret to how to think faster and more efficiently in order to lead you to totally experiencing a level of vitality, energy and clearness you've never known before. In this book, you'll learn the extraordinary role nutrients play in the development of your brain. Culled from the latest and most respected research in the field, this book guides you to the best foods to eat as well as the most useful nutritional supplements. In addition, there's a special section reserved for the most effective herbal remedies that address memory problems, slow and foggy thinking, as well as herbal support to boost your overall mental health. Receive a wealth of knowledge that cracks the code to the secrets of how to tap the vast resources of your mind by picking up The Simple Guide to Improving Your Memory - Tips, Tricks, and Easy Steps to Boost Your Memory, Today

I dedicate this book to dysfunctional families, and to addictions, and to abuse. I wrote this book to be able to help someone to give them courage, in their time of need, that have found there self-walking in despair. And to let you know there is a God, that will never forsake you or leave you. There is a passage in the bible Matthew 11:28-29-30. {''Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.'' {Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light.''} Therefore, I dedicate this book to all dysfunction events that has arrived in your life, and you can find help in your time of need. When I look back on my life, I give the glory to God, as I dedicate my life to God, for he has brought me, back from the gates of hell. As you read this book you will see the healing hands of God, that show me his love, and show me how to forgive myself, and to love who I became in Christ Jesus. As you read this book you will see the hurt, the sadness, and the joy, that has arrived from different events in my life. To whom I am today. I am proud, that I am a woman of God. I thank God that he has healed this broking vessel, God give me my life back. May this book bless your life, as we, bring our life to Christ you will find rest, and the blessing that he has for you and me.

Writing a book is a great way for business owners to inspire and educate their clients, and leverage their knowledge and expertise.

It will help you to get known for what you do, establish yourself as an authority, and get noticed by more people who need your help.

In Your Book is the Hook, Karen takes you through her proven six-step process to plan, write, publish and market the book that will help you to grow your business.

This book includes:

• Book planning strategies to create the perfect structure
• Getting clear on your niche market and ideal reader
• Understanding what your reader wants to learn from your book
• Developing your signature system and business process
• Finding your unique angle and hook
• How to get started
• How to write a book tips and strategies
• Things that might stop you from finishing your book
• Book editing, proofreading and typesetting
• How to nail your book title and cover
• The different ways to publish a book - traditional and self-publishing methods
• Getting powerful endorsements
• Book marketing principles
• Building a business and raising your credibility
• Becoming a bestseller and launching your book

Plus there are links to more useful resources.

If you're ready to successfully plan your book, write your book, and publish your book, then buy your copy now.

Karen Williams is The Book Mentor from Librotas and the author of five bestselling books. She works with business owners to plan, write, publish and promote a book that builds their business, raises their credibility and attracts higher-paying clients.

God brought back to my memory scenes from my life of people depicting love, joy, and peace. People that showed me kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, and goodness. People who demonstrated patience and self-control. These people were lights along my life's journey and they guided me into ...Being the Light Needed!

Karen Williams, author of The Demise Of Alexis Vancamp, brings this captivating family saga about hatred, revenge and profound loss in Compton, CA. Two families who once coexisted peacefully become bitter enemies when a tragic murder happens. All ties become broken, bad blood ensues and both families will stop at nothing to destroy each other. Despite this, the love between seventeen-year-old Ebony and seventeen-year-old Daniel is unwavering. Ebony and Daniel meet in secret for a love they both can only describe as magical. When their relationship is discovered, family members on both sides use violence to tear their relationship apart leading to horrifying circumstances that changes everything. Ebony and Daniel make plans to run away together after high school and sever all ties with their families. The wait feels long and they continue to be subjected to violence, vengeful acts and family secrets that blow them away. As they make their exit a series of lies sets off a chain of events leading to escalating bloodshed, with innocents dead in the streets. Will Ebony and Daniel make it out? This is a compelling story of how pain and hatred can destroy even the strongest love.

Are you a shy mouse on the outside who needs help finding your inner roar?

The Mouse That Roars tells Karen Williams' story of growing up in Portsmouth during the 1980s. Quiet and unsure of herself, Karen was bullied at school and had a lonely childhood in the suburbs ... but was determined not to live a dull life with regrets.

Part memoir and part self-help, read how 14-year-old mouse Karen transformed into a polished, confident entrepreneur who owns her own business, travels the world giving talks, and does crazy things like jumping out of planes and walking on hot coals.

So, if you listened to Wham , wore milk bottle glasses and ever felt shy, stuck and pigeonholed, then this book is for you. Or if you just feel that life is passing you by and you need a nudge to make your big dreams happen, then you need to read this book.

Being shy is not a curse and does not need to hold you back. Knowing yourself if the most powerful thing you'll ever learn, because then you can figure out why you're here, what you are good at and how to (not so) quietly change the world. You too can roar

Karen Williams is The Book Mentor and bestselling author of Becoming An Authority, Book Marketing Made Simple, Your Book is the Hook, How to Stand Out in Your Business and The Secrets of Successful Coaches.

Part memoir, part self-help guide, this is an inspiring, heartfelt call to action for all introverts who want to live their true potential. - Suzy Greaves, Editor of Psychologies Magazine

Anwar's story is a fictional fable which tells the imagined life and trials of the 'other hero' of Paulo Coelho's famous, iconic story The Alchemist. Paulo based his allegory on an ancient tale from The Arabian Nights, without ever realising that the original story contained a hidden archetype - the archetype of Mankind's search for redemption. And so, because of this, The Alchemist is not the story of one hero, but two. Santiago was only able to find his treasure in Paulo Coelho's fable by encountering that 'other hero'. Therefore, in many ways Anwar's Story can be considered the missing half of The Alchemist: a piece which will make Paulo's magical allegory complete. It will also provide answers to many questions which for some readers have, until now, seemed unanswerable.

Easy Reader Level A Phonics Primer 1 - Introduction to Letter SoundsThis reading book is the first in the Easy Reader Series. It is designed to help children at the Early Childhood Level and all other users who are experiencing challenges with reading.Key Features: Consonants and Short Vowel SoundsColour Coded Focus LettersPre Assessment SheetSpeed Drills to Develop Sound Fluency 1st 30 of Fry's 1st 100 High-Frequency Words End of Unit Spiral Assessments Progress Monitoring SheetsLesson Plan Guide

The Study Guide for Let Nobody Turn Us Around, Second Edition offers key points, comprehension and thought questions, essay questions, suggested research topics, classroom exercises, and media and Internet resources as well as additional selected readings for each section of the book as well as the preface and introduction. Appendices provide guidelines on citation styles and style manuals (MLA, CMS, CBE, APA, and APSA), directions for citing Internet and other electronic sources, suggested Internet resources in four social sciences (anthropology, history, political science, and sociology), a checklist on quoting and paraphrasing, and the table of contents of the second edition of Let Nobody Turn Us Around.

Coaches and other 'people helpers' have something in common - they want to make a difference, yet many of them never get a chance to do this. Although it is hugely satisfying to influence the happiness of others, unless you embrace the fact that you are actually running a business, you are not going to be able to do what you love doing. It takes an extraordinary person to be successful in business; someone who realises that it is not enough to be the same as everyone else. You need to make that decision to stand out. Karen Williams shows you how. You will: Learn the 7 key steps to be successful in business Discover how to get noticed for the right reasons and rapidly raise your profile Find out how to become an expert in your business and attract the right clients Stand out from everyone else and watch your income skyrocket 'Karen Williams has done it again and written a must-read for all those starting out in business' - Suzy Greaves, The Big Leap Coaching Company After modelling 11 successful coaches for her first book, The Secrets of Successful Coaches, Karen applied the strategies to her business. In this book, she reveals her personal SUCCESS system which enables business owners like you to achieve even greater success. Karen is The Book Mentor, and since writing this book supports coaches, consultants and other experts to write a book that helps them to stand out and build their business.

There has never been a better time for experts, entrepreneurs and leaders to create a business-building book. But writing a book is one thing and executing a well-crafted launch and marketing plan is another!

All too often, business authors don't start promoting their book early enough, lose steam when they publish, or fail to leverage their expertise. And their book quickly becomes a very expensive business card.

Karen Williams believes that marketing a self-help guide, how-to book or business memoir doesn't have to be difficult when you learn what to do and when. In this updated and expanded second edition of Book Marketing Made Simple, you will learn practical steps to:

- Create valuable content that builds your community and attracts new readers.

- Integrate different forms of digital marketing - without needing to be a tech whizz.

- Utilise AI and other innovative marketing tools to simplify the process.

- Engage with other people's audiences to extend your reach and maximise your impact.

- Propel your book to Amazon bestseller status when you launch.

- Elevate your visibility and thought leadership through effective publicity and PR.

- Sell more books and create profitable products and programmes from content you have already created.

If you are a coach, consultant, trainer or therapist with a dream to write, publish and launch a successful book, then this is the guide you need!

Somalia Harvey was desperate to start her life over. To erase the pain and tragedy that had struck her life so suddenly. What was once the picture perfect life, Somalia was now forced to face her harsh reality that this was no more. Alone and a single mother, she was now raising her son on her own. Now Somalia must face her tragic past in order to find the strength to allow herself to love once again. And just when she thinks she's got it all figured out she finds that love sometimes comes at the most inopportune and unconventional ways. Will she embrace this new life or will she once again run in the other direction?

Somalia Harvey was desperate to start her life over. To erase the pain and tragedy that had struck her life so suddenly. What was once the picture perfect life, Somalia was now forced to face her harsh reality that this was no more. Alone and a single mother, she was now raising her son on her own. Now Somalia must face her tragic past in order to find the strength to allow herself to love once again. And just when she thinks she's got it all figured out she finds that love sometimes comes at the most inopportune and unconventional ways. Will she embrace this new life or will she once again run in the other direction?