You can create a culture of respect at work and at home through the practical strategies and techniques taught in this book. From learning to take others' perspectives to creating a personal engagement plan to moving from gridlock to dialogue, you can be a carrier of respect. "Treating people with respect and valuing them is a universal language. Culture trumps strategy."--Howard Schultz, Starbucks' CEO Written in an easy-to-read conversational style, this short book will inspire you to spread respect far and wide.
"A sprightly tale and a surprising ending, along with Clemens's trademark quirky characters."—Kirkus Reviews When dairy farmer Stella Crown's friend, veterinarian Carla Beaumont, is car-jacked it's just the first of a rash of vicious attacks on local business women. Then three more women—a truck driver, a minister, and a personal trainer—are targeted for vandalism and theft. But the community is shaken to the core when the kind-hearted Dr. Peterson is found murdered in her office. Worried that she and her farmhand Lucy might be next in line, Stella makes it her job to find the connection between the victims, get the good Detective Willard to stop the violence, and track down the killer. Meanwhile, Stella's boyfriend Nick insists on joining her on the farm. Will he, with his newly diagnosed MS, be able to protect her? Does she even want him to? As she investigates, Stella finds much that doesn't seem right in her usually quiet town. Between her suspicions of steroids at the local gym, irate patients at the doctor's office, and Carla's brand-new boyfriend, Stella's not sure where to focus her attentions. But focus she must—or more women will die.
Author Kennedy Oliver and her husband, Austin, were two high school teachers from a small town just trying to work hard and raise their daughters to be good people. In 2005, the family was thrilled to be moving into a beautiful, newly built home. In 2006, Kennedy experienced unexplained exhaustion and significant health issues. The family had no idea the medical nightmare they would face for the next six years. Kennedy consulted with multiple doctors, underwent an extraordinary amount of surgeries, and experienced unspeakable pain with her chronic condition. And then in 2011, Austin became deathly ill and required emergency surgery to save his life. In God Only Knows, Kennedy tells her familys story. Because of their faith in God, constant prayer, and their incredible support network they were able to navigate through this extremely difficult journey. This memoir shares a powerful message of love, perseverance, and how an unyielding faith in the Lord helped this family survive.
"They said I didn’t belong. They said I couldn’t survive. But I’m still here—and I’m done playing by their rules." The Academy for Shifters was just the beginning. As the truth about her identity comes to light, she finds herself at the center of a battle that could destroy everything. Betrayed by those she trusted, pursued by enemies she never saw coming, and drawn closer to the five men who make her blood burn, she must rise to meet her destiny—or risk losing it all. In this electrifying sequel collection of 25 novellas, the stakes have never been higher. Secrets unravel. Powers awaken. Loyalties are tested. Each story delves deeper into the perilous journey of a young woman fighting to embrace the truth about herself while balancing the primal pull of love, lust, and danger. From explosive confrontations to tender moments that redefine her bonds, this collection is packed with the passion and intensity that fans of the series have come to love. The final chapters of this epic saga promise edge-of-your-seat action, heart-stopping romance, and revelations that will leave you breathless. One girl. Five irresistible men. One fate. Will she conquer the darkness—or will it consume her? Becca Fanning, USA Today Bestselling Author, brings you the unforgettable conclusion to this Reverse Harem Academy Romance series. Dare to discover the ending that will keep you up all night turning pages.
When dairy farmer Stella Crown's friend, veterinarian Carla Beaumont, is car-jacked it's just the first of a rash of vicious attacks on local business women. Then three more women - a truck driver, a minister, and a personal trainer - are targeted for vandalism and theft. But the community is shaken to the core when the kind-hearted Dr. Peterson...
When a 16 year old, small town girl, Christine Matthews, from Dryden, Michigan gets a shot at playing semi- professional hockey on a boys hockey team she jumps at the opportunity. Follow her ups and downs as she tackles some of lives hardships, surprises, and victories as she reaches out to catch her dreams. Journey with her as she struggles through some of life's tough situations, as well as love and loss. Her story is inspirational to people every where who feel their dreams are unreachable. Christine wants one thing in her life, hockey. Nothing would ever mean more to her than that. She had worked so hard for it without the support of her friends and family. When she meets Alex her world starts to change. Why was she so enticed by this boy. She had to stop thinking about how gorgeous he was. He would be running for the exits as soon as he found out what she was doing there. She noticed that her palms were starting to sweat, she wiped them on her jeans, before he noticed. She wanted to hate him. She couldn't have these type of distractions around her. She needed to be focused on the prize. Then there was Moose. What would she do without him? This couldn't be happening right now, not to her. She still had her stalker to deal with. The hatred he had for her, in those deep black coal eyes. Was her life about to spiral out of control?
They’ve been running from the one thing that might save them… Blake Love and pain always go together. That’s why I like to keep my life easy. Simple. Commitment free. So, with my MMA career in full swing, and with an injury to overcome, stupid romantic distractions are the last thing I need. And Layla has distraction written all over her. She’s got enough emotional baggage to fill a 747. I don’t do baggage. I need to stay away. But for some reason…I can’t… Layla I’ll never let a man hurt me again. I escaped my horrific marriage, and now I’m ready to be the best single mom I can be. Maybe I’ll even reclaim the pieces of myself I lost over the years. There’s no way I’m letting Blake Daniels derail my fresh start. Except…I want him with an intensity that triggers my deep, dark insecurities. I should walk away before I get in over my head. But what if I’m already too late? Fighting to Forgive, book 2 in the Fighting series, is an emotional, angsty, contemporary, steamy, older woman/younger man, sports romance with a guaranteed happily ever after. Download today and get ready to fall for Blake and Layla.
SEE NO EVIL The house was impossible to stay away from, but he couldn’t tell the beautiful woman inside why. For P.I. Joe Lopez didn’t remember why…. HEAR NO EVIL Then the memories came flooding back, and if not for professor Emma Jensen Reese, Joe would have walked away…forever. SPEAK NO EVIL But once the shots rang out, connecting him and Emma in life and nearly in death, Joe was determined to learn what really happened in that house more than twenty years ago. Even as someone else was hell-bent on keeping the past buried….
Jaxyn is fed up with Inaya’s blatant disrespect, and she no longer desires to be her friend. The way Inaya ‘jokes’ with her, was always a sore spot for Jaxyn, but she isn’t willing to take it anymore. Despite the demise of their friendship, Jaxyn knows she can’t continue to sleep with Hiram. She’s not out to hurt Inaya just because she no longer cares for her, but leaving Hiram alone is easier said than done. Jaxyn just can’t understand why it seems that a man that was created just for her, designed to be her soulmate, and destined to capture her heart, has to be the husband of her friend. Just when Jaxyn is determined to leave Hiram alone once and for all, she gets some news that further complicates the situation. It seems as if everything is going wrong for Jaxyn, but anytime she’s in Hiram’s arms, it almost makes it worth it. Jaxyn isn’t only fighting her own feelings, she’s fighting Hiram as well because he refuses to let her walk away. Biyou is heartbroken. Never in a million years, did she expect Kinkaid to do her the way that he had. Although she is heartbroken, Biyou refuses to be just another victim of cheating. She is out to hurt Kinkaid just as much as he hurt her, possibly a whole lot more. Kinkaid loves Biyou more than anything in the world, so he refuses to just let her walk away from him. In an effort to clear his name, he goes to great lengths to find out if Unique is pregnant by him, after all. After finding out that she isn’t, Kinkaid is ready to live happily ever after with Biyou. Unfortunately, a secret that Biyou never wanted exposed lands directly in Kinkaid’s hands. As Jaseem prepares for the arrival of his baby boy, he finds himself in the middle of a whirlwind of drama. Between issues with his baby mother, Kinkaid, and Biyou, Jaseem has a lot on his plate. Sadly, the drama is nowhere near an end. When he murders a burglar in cold blood, more problems arise. Ones that will change lives forever.
