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A memoir of jumping feet first into a new life, reclaiming long-forgotten joys, and discovering a renewed sense of self after divorce, offering a fresh vision of midlife to women who have abandoned themselves in service of others As Kate Washington approached her 50th birthday, she was also...

In Tokyo, the son works as an English tutor, drinking his nights away with friends at a gay bar. He's entangled in a sexual relationship with a married man, and while he has built a chosen family in Japan, he is estranged from his family in America, particularly his mother, whose preference for the son's troubled homophobic brother pushed him to leave home. Then, in the weeks leading up to Christmas, ten years since they've last seen each other, the mother arrives uninvited on his doorstep.

The shadows grow longer, the air grows colder, and the season of spirits arrives. Within this first volume of Halloween Haunts are six classic stories that have chilled and fascinated listeners for generations.

First published in 1901, Up From Slavery is Booker T. Washington's powerful memoir, recounting his journey from enslavement to becoming a leading educator and advocate for Black progress. Born into slavery in the American South, Washington recalls his rise to becoming a founder of the Tuskegee Institute and subsequently a national leader in educational rights and race relations.

This isn’t just Washington Irving’s classic tale—it’s a spine-tingling plunge into a world of restless spirits, haunted woods, and one of the most unforgettable legends of all time! Feel your pulse pound as you walk alongside Ichabod Crane through misty roads where every shadow hides a secret and every whisper might belong to the Headless Horseman himself. With every chilling moment, you’ll be swept into the eerie charm of early America, where folklore comes alive and fear takes the reins.

Walking in Victory: Living Beyond the Storm is a powerful, hope-filled guide for anyone who’s faced deep pain, long-term trials, or seasons of waiting and is ready to move from merely surviving to truly living. With heartfelt storytelling, biblical insight, and spiritual encouragement, Dr. Derrick Washington offers a roadmap for healing, growth, and rediscovering purpose on the other side of the storm.

At some point, every game has to end. There must be a winner, and there must be a loser. There must be victory at all costs. Behind the cameras, something is shifting. The script is off, and their masks are slipping. The only thing more dangerous than the truth is what they’ll do to keep it hidden, but the walls are closing in and the spotlight is burning brighter than ever. For Isobel and the Alphas, there is nowhere left to hide. The time for moves and countermoves has come to an end. The game, finally, has come to an end. Beware, pretty Icons. Ironside Academy has terminated the feed.

Avec la collection Douceur & Crépitements, je vous propose des moments de lecture reposants et réconfortants en nous replongeant dans nos classiques préférés, dans une ambiance douce au coin du feu pour passer de bonnes nuits ! J’espère que vous êtes installés bien confortablement, peut être blotti sous votre plaid, une boisson chaude en main et prêts pour notre histoire cosy, d’horreur douce ou merveilleuse du jour ! Ce soir, je vous propose de nous plonger dans la nouvelle fantastique La légende de Sleepy Hollow de Washington Irving publiée en 1820.

Millennium Bible For Men is a powerful and thought-provoking guide designed to help modern men reconnect with their sense of purpose and rediscover the foundational values that lead to a productive, meaningful, and fulfilled life. Author Hollywood Washington offers a bold and visionary perspective on what it means to be a man in today's world—challenging outdated norms and inspiring men to rise to their full potential. Narrated with depth and emotion by Sonny Swinhart, this audiobook serves as a call to action: it's time to take back the throne.

In From Trials to Testimony, Dr. Derrick Washington invites you into the raw, unfiltered journey of a soul tested by life—but strengthened by faith. Through gripping personal stories of loss, chronic illness, near-death experiences, and spiritual silence, he reveals how God transforms pain into purpose and suffering into a story that sets others free.

In a quiet valley where time moves a little slower and shadows fall a little longer, a tale has been whispered for generations. Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow captures the strange charm of a world perched between dream and folklore—where superstition lingers, and the night rides on a restless horse. This classic story blends gentle satire, eerie beauty, and a touch of the uncanny. It doesn't just haunt—it hums like a memory just out of reach.

What happens when a man simply steps away for a quiet walk in the mountains—only to return and find the world utterly changed? Set against the misty ridges of the Catskills, this gently magical tale offers more than a rustic legend—it's a sly meditation on escape, transformation, and the odd persistence of character.

Wander through echoing courts and jasmine-scented halls, where the whisper of Moorish kings still lingers in the painted air. In Tales of the Alhambra, Washington Irving invites the reader not into mere history, but into a waking dream of Spain—a place where stone lions keep watery vigil and forgotten soldiers pace moonlit corridors. These stories, part legend, part keen observation, ripple with the mystery of vanished empires and the quiet wonder of a traveler who listens closely.

Organizers, activists, artists and community members share their struggles in New Orleans before and after Hurricane Katrina. Floodlines is a firsthand account of community, culture, and resistance in New Orleans. The book weaves the stories of gay rappers, Mardi Gras Indians, Arab and Latino immigrants, public housing residents, and grassroots activists. From post-Katrina evacuee camps to torture testimony at Angola Prison to organizing with the family members of the Jena Six, Floodlines tells the stories behind the headlines from an unforgettable time and place in history.

Credit cards are a convenient financial tool, offering rewards, perks, and flexibility. Yet, for many, they’ve become a source of stress and unmanageable debt. Why? Because credit card companies design their terms and practices to ensure profits—often at your expense. The truth is, most people don’t realize they’re playing a game. Every time you swipe your card or miss a payment; credit card vendors are using your habits to their advantage. But here’s the good news: with the right strategies, you can flip the script and win.

Dans un village paisible et mystérieux nommé Sleepy Hollow, situé dans la vallée de l'Hudson, vit Ichabod Crane, un maître d’école maigre, superstitieux et ambitieux. Il convoite Katrina Van Tassel, la fille d’un riche fermier. Mais il doit rivaliser avec Brom Bones, un prétendant plus robuste et populaire. Une nuit, alors qu’Ichabod rentre seul chez lui, il rencontre une créature terrifiante : le Cavalier sans tête, un fantôme légendaire censé hanter la région. Ichabod disparaît mystérieusement, et le mystère reste entier.

Today's youth face immense challenges, and their role within church communities is often undervalued. Don't Despise Our Youth by David A. Washington offers a powerful call to action to transform youth ministry into a platform where young people are empowered to lead, thrive, and serve alongside their church.

George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation is a collection of 110 maxims on etiquette and personal conduct, originally written by Washington as a young man. These concise yet profound rules offer insight into the values of respect, humility, and self-discipline that shaped Washington’s character and leadership.

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Meet Brooklyn. She’s a single mother of two, and although she’s taken hits in her life, she’s gotten through them all. Meet Paige. She’s a single mother too, and she’s so overwhelmed that she’s contemplating ending it all. But in a last-ditch effort to find help, she goes to a support group for single parents. That’s where she meets Brooklyn—and through Brooklyn’s story, she finds a second chance at life.