Heart of A DIVA is Makeisha A. Williams' first debut as a solo writer which includes a variety of poetry. The 40 poetry selections within this magnificent work of art depict the life struggles of society as a whole as well as the life experiences faced by any person. Williams poured her heart and soul in these writings to encourage and motivate all that may encounter this book. You should expect to encounter laughter, joy and tears.
Deep inside the heart of every woman is a diva just waiting to be released. It lies underneath all of the other things she has supposedly “learned” about herself—truth, fiction, deception, or just the superimposed bad feelings of others who’ve tried to smother the diva within. Although the word diva now evokes the image of a vain or undisciplined person, author Michelle McKinney Hammond takes diva back to its original meaning. It comes from the word prima donna or “first lady” and was used to describe the principal female singer in an opera or concert organization, who was the best of the best. The DIVA Principle: Divine Inspiration for Victorious Attitude shines a spotlight on fourteen women of the Bible who displayed diva-tude, including Deborah from the book of Judges, the Queen of Sheba, Wisdom, Ruth, Jacob's wives Rachel and Leah, Esther, Rahab, and more. In the process, Michelle encourages women to embrace their God-given qualities and assets with the understanding that they are fearfully and wonderfully made. With solid, practical advice, Michelle suggests ways for women to get their head, heart, life, and act together so that they will emerge happy and victorious as divas in the best sense of the word.
"A diva is a state of mind; it is an attitude; it is a female who is strong, confident, and sure. This woman can be rich or poor, single or married, a mother or a daughter, a teacher or a student. She holds her head high; she knows who she is and what she wants. She will never settle for less and no one or nothing will ever destroy her self pride. Her swagger is always on one trillion and she has triumphed through all of life's odds. She has fallen and risen. She has been bruised and scarred yet she continues to stride. She is indeed a true hustler, but not only a hustler of monies but of life itself" and so let's begin with the first rule shall we?"
Food is life for popular cuisine blogger, Marlowe Dex. It's how she earns a living, and in less than a year, she's become one of Denver's top food critics. Her business was growing until a troll on her blog begins making anonymous comments about her choice of restaurants and the unhealthy food she critiques. Now that her site ads aren't making her enough money to sustain her lifestyle, Marlowe begrudgingly takes a side job in the marketing department of a brand new hospital in town to get the collectors to stop calling.When Dr. Judson Turner walks into her office, demanding things of her without so much as a hello, she's instantly on the defensive at his brazen attitude and abrasive language. Unfortunately, she can't help but notice his full lips, clean, sexy beard, and the way his scrubs ride low on his hips.But Dr. Turner won't be ignored, and Marlowe isn't sure if she likes his direct approach, or if she needs to keep it business as usual and ignore the scorching attraction crackling between them. All she knows is she needs to concentrate on the task at hand: Get that fat commission check so she can quit the hospital job, get back to fulltime food blogging, and finish the foodie book she's writing.Because staying single and working from home is living the dream... right?
"Animated by a luminous goddess at its center, the diva film provided a forum for denouncing social evils and exploring new models of behavior among the sexes...Dalle Vacche offers the first authoritative study of this important film genre of the cinema that preceded the First World War...Contrasting the Italian diva with the Hollywood vamp Theda Bara and the famous Danish star Asta Nielsen, Dalle Vacche shows how the diva oscillates between articulating Henri Bergson's vibrant life-force and representing the suffering figure of the Catholic mater dolorosa." -- Cover.
Heart's Desire is a little settlement hidden away in a corner of the West "where men have gone to live at peace--without law and without women." The inhabitants dozed in the sunshine, smoked, drank, gambled a little, toiled fitfully, fought occasionally, and dreamed a good deal. Then the railroad came, and the dreams were gone. Along the railroad came Constance and the old vexations that troubled Eden and have troubled every assemblage of men ever since. It is a picture of rough Western life, with clever character delineations -- Book jacket
DIVA will change the way you feel. It will make you feel stronger. It will make you feel powerful. DIVA is a new approach to fitness. It focuses on the total human being, not just the physical body. It emphasizes female power and mastery in conjunction with fitness, beauty, and self-confidence. It integrates the special needs of your body, your mind, and your spirit. The DIVA system includes: A complete, high personal workout system that any woman can do; Targeted exercises for strength, agility, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness; Practical nutritional advice for total health and well-being; Motivational strategies for building inner strength; A daily journal to keep track of your progress. DIVA Do it for yourself. Do it for life.
Tired of trying to figure out what you should be eating for breakfast, or whether it's ever OK to eat before going to bed? Want to know which type of milk, or cereals, or meats are best so that food shopping is easier? Millions of people already eat, look, and feel better thanks to popular podcast host and board-certified nutritionist Monica Reinagel. In her highly-anticipated guidebook she sorts through all the conflicting nutrition information out there and busts outdated food myths, so you'll know exactly what to eat (and what to avoid) once and for all. Don't worry if pasta makes you happy, if chocolate keeps you sane, or if you just can't stand broccoli; no food is off limits and none is required. Instead, Monica walks you through every aisle of the grocery store and through each meal and snack of the day, helping you make healthier choices and answering your burning questions, including: - How often should you eat? - Which organic foods are worth the extra cost? - Does cooking vegetables destroy the vitamins? - Should foods be combined in certain ways for better digestion? Complete with grocery shopping lists, simple, delicious recipes, and sample meal plans, Nutrition Diva's Secrets for a Healthy Diet will have you feeling healthier, looking better than ever before, and no longer worrying about what to eat for dinner.
