A book to help all mothers sneak on the fast track to fabulous during that challenging and somewhat vulnerable time after having babies. Written by Sunday newspaper style columnist and former women's lifestyle magazine editor (Cosmopolitan and Cleo), Mojo Mama Secrets reveals insider tricks so you can regain the four F's - Fashion, Food, Fitness and of course your Fabulous. This is the ultimate self guide with beauty game-changers, a complete wardrobe makeover, a Mojo Mama food and fitness plan, tricks to create time for yourself and much more in the 11 easy steps to regaining your mojo. Discover expert secrets to recovering your energy, feeling great and looking even better, in this new-mama-handbook. You will be referring to it for years to come! With contributions from celebrities like radio personalities Jackie O and Yumi Stynes to news broadcasters Tracey Spicer and Janice Petersen amongst others, you'll be bounding through the days in no time.
Read Amy Tiemann's posts on the Penguin Blog. MOJO MOM helps you answer the question, "Who Am I Now that I'm A Mom?" What is Mommy Mojo? It's the feeling you get when you're a parent at the top of your game, juggling the kids and the many facets of life, and keeping your own needs in balance. Motherhood is a tremendous gift, but it's also a huge identity shift. Becoming a Mojo Mom means bringing your self and your dreams back into focus, while still giving your family the loving attention it needs. It may sound like a fantasy, but it can be done. Mojo Mom shows women practical ways to: *Prepare to become a Mom without losing your identity *Survive and enjoy the intense early years *Save some of your best energy and creativity for your own ideas and dreams *Reenter the workplace or take on a new path with confidence and ease *Learn the key elements to the long-term success of your marriage *Become a Naptime Activist-and change the world in just an hour a week *Rise above the "Mommy Wars" between stay-at-home and working moms *Use motherhood as an opportunity for reinvention Getting your mojo back is not just another item for your to-do list-it's your right. Amy Tiemann, MomsRising.org executive team member and founder of MojoMom.com, will help every woman explore her true self.
Wall Street’s miasmal garbage washes up on the Jersey Shore when a small time broker falls in love: Is he attracted to the beautiful lady — or her brother’s inside information? Held spellbound by a steamy, auburn-haired woman with a dubious past and a get-rich-quick, insider trading scheme, Austin Carr knocks down a beehive of bad-acting Bonacellis, including the ill-tempered “Mr. Vic” Bonacelli, who wants his redhead back, and local mob lieutenant Angelina “Mama Bones” Bonacelli, architect of a strange and excruciating death trap for the fast-talking stockbroker she calls smarty pants. To survive, Austin must unravel threads of jealousy, revenge and new affections, discover the fate of a pseudo ruby called the Big Mojo and slam the lid on a pending United States of America vs. Austin Carr insider trading case. Can Austin and his Jersey Shore mouthpiece possibly out maneuver the savvy U.S. District Attorney from Manhattan? Will anything matter for Austin ever again if Mama Bones flips that switch? Praise for BIG MOJO … “Darkly comic and always entertaining — with an outrageous cast of characters including a scheming grandmother and a mysterious redhead. Our engaging hero, fueled by honor and passion, does the best he can in a world where the bad guys seem determined to do him in. Gordon Gekko meets Janet Evanovich in this wry and winning caper — Jack Getze does it again!” — Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony and Mary Higgins Clark Award winning author of Truth Be Told “If Jack Getze’s Austin Carr novels aren’t on your must-read list, you don’t know what you’re missing. Austin Carr’s that buddy your wife doesn’t like you to hang out with. Fast-talking, wisecracking, and hard-living, he’s the type of guy who swears he’s only ever looking for a good time, and yet every night out with him seems to end in a fight. But you can’t deny he’s got heart — and BIG MOJO is Carr’s most epic adventure yet. It’s got frame-ups. Insider trading. Stolen jewels. Double-crosses. Triple-crosses. Love potions. Gunplay. And enough outsized characters it could only take place in the great state of New Jersey. So pick it up. Give it a read. But maybe tell the missus you’re hanging out with someone else.” — Chris F. Holm, author of the Collector Series “There’s no way you can lose with an Austin Carr novel with a gorgeous redhead, a character with the moniker of “Mama Bones”, a double-crossing business partner, more bad guys than can be seen in one place outside of the White House, and Austin’s smart mouth that surely he learned by reading lots of Robert B. Parker’s character Spenser … A truly rollicking, fun, action-filled read with more twists than a fevered revival of Hula Hoop fanatics at a Jersey Shore ballroom … And then, there’s that redhead. Always that redhead … ” — Les Edgerton, author of The Genuine, Imitation, Plastic Kidnapping and others “The irrepressible Austin Carr is back, and he’s sly and sardonic as ever. Jack Getze’s BIG MOJO is a rollercoaster ride you don’t want to miss!” — Hilary Davidson, Anthony Award Winning Author of Blood Always Tells
The spirits of Harriet Tubman, John Brown, and other heroes of the Underground Railroad guide readers on a magical path to healing, empowerment, and liberation. The historical role that magic and soothsaying played in the Underground Railroad has long been ignored out of fear it might diminish the legacy of Harriet Tubman and other heroes of that time. However, Harriet Tubman was a Conjure woman who relied on her dreams and visionary experiences to lead her followers to freedom. Revered as “Mama Moses,” she, along with John Brown, Mary Ellen Pleasant, and others have been venerated since their deaths. They now have emerged in the 21st century as the pantheon of a new and increasingly popular African-Diaspora tradition. Written by Witchdoctor Utu, founder of the Niagara Voodoo Shrine, this is the first book devoted to the spiritual and magical tradition of the Underground Railroad. In it, the author conjures the spirits of the Underground Railroad, their continued connection to each other, and their “tracks” still leading to freedom from obstacles, bondage, and trouble and tribulations of all kinds. It is a spiritual tradition that is broadly accessible and inclusive, much like the historical Underground Railroad itself, whose participants were black, white, and Native American, male and female, Christians, Jews, Quakers, animists, secret devotees of forbidden African religions, and free thinkers of all kinds. This revelatory book teaches readers how to invoke the blessings of Mama Moses and her followers, access their healing inspiration and magic powers, and seek their own path to freedom.
Authors, moms, and fitness enthusiasts Thom and Kocanda work to balance motherhood and fitness. It was from their conversations that the idea for "Hot (Sweaty) Mamas" was born. Moms who find it difficult to start or stick with an exercise program will learn how to reframe their thinking.
Sometimes you need to face the past to find your path in life… A gorgeous, uplifting story about family secrets, unconditional love and staying true to who you are—even when life throws you a curveball. This irresistible novel is perfect for fans of RaeAnne Thayne, Elin Hilderbrand and Susan Mallery. Morgan Jo Coyle grew up in the small town of Brambleberry Creek, running across the green fields of Kentucky. But Morgan’s carefree childhood days seem far away, and the pressure is on with the two biggest events of her life just around the corner: the launch of her new family business and her wedding. Will everything go to plan or are Morgan’s dreams about to unravel? Morgan is determined to make a success of the new wine venture with her cousin Amber, to create a future for the beloved farmhouse that means so much to them. As they renovate the creaking old barn, precious memories are unearthed and Morgan finds her mother’s old leather-bound diary. Little does she know, she’s about to discover a secret that will change everything… As the past and present collide, Morgan’s sense of identity is rocked, and then she is faced with devastating news that could change everything’s she’s dreamed of. Are Morgan and her fiancé a strong enough team to navigate such an emotional rollercoaster ahead of their big day? Or will their relationship be tested to breaking point? With a business, a wedding and the family home at stake, will Morgan be able to get through the biggest challenges of her life? And can she accept the past in order to move forward with her future? Why readers love Elizabeth Bromke: “Captivating read from beginning to end! An exciting storyline that leaves you breathless wanting more!… Emotionally heartfelt, enjoyable and fun!… An amazing must read!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Amazing and easy to fall in love with… keeps you turning each page until you reach the end.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Exceptional… full of friendship, heartache, drama, love, and more… you will need some tissues because this is an emotional book… extraordinary.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absolute joy to read… a clean heartwarming read that will keep you turning the pages.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Smashing… immediately pulls you into the story with her storytelling… You will not be disappointed!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book won me over. I absolutely loved this book. The storyline was fantastic and the characters made this story seem so real. Loved it.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved it!!!! Great characters, great stories!!! Great work of fiction!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Offers mothers of infants and young children practical tools for reducing stress and intuitively understanding their child's needs, drawing on research to show how a parent's stress directly affects a child's health, behavior, and mood.
A haunting historical mystery based on real life events, told in the alternating points of view of a contemporary girl and a 19th century slave accused of a horrible crime. When Lila and her family visit Laurel Oaks Plantation in Louisiana, her parents and brother scoff at the claim that the house is haunted. But secretly, Lila suspects there are ghostly presences willing to communicate with her, and her alone. One spirit eager to tell her story is Daphne, a slave girl at Laurel Oaks in the 1840s, who was blamed for the poisoning deaths of two girls and their mother. Daphne's spirit senses that Lila is the very person she's been waiting for, the one who can prove her innocence so her spirit can rest at long last. Shifting back and forth from Lila's world in the present to Daphne's world in the past, the true story of what really happened that fateful night finally comes to light. Laurel Oaks is a thinly disguised version of the legendary Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana, which is on the Smithsonian's list of the ten most haunted places in America. This middle grade novel was inspired by the author's visit to the plantation and her experiences there. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
This metaphysical detective has three murders to solve. But will a devilishly handsome casino owner get in the way? Middle-aged metaphysical detective Riga Hayworth worries she’s seen it all and hopes she hasn’t. This series of supernatural mysteries puts her detecting and magical skills to the test. Whether it’s lake monsters to the undead, Riga is determined to unravel the puzzles she encounters… and solve any murders along the way. If you love talking gargoyles, smart mysteries, and mature heroines with complicated lives, you’ll love this special collection of the first three books in the series, including: The Alchemical Detective, The Shamanic Detective, and The Infernal Detective. Read the paranormal mystery series that fans of Patricia Briggs and Ilona Andrews call AMAZING! “A high-voltage, cleverly-spun mystery that I couldn't put down. Riga Hayworth is addictive.”- Diana Orgain, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Motherhood is Murder mysteries
