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Courtesy of my controlling father, Marshall and I have been living together for the last couple of years. Because of his profession, we’d managed to stay out of each other’s way. His age and respect for my father is what kept him from giving in to my flirtatious advances. Over the years, we’d managed not to cross that line, until that one slightly drunken night.

Working in an environment that often stereotypes or attempts to “universalize” experiences, it’s more important than ever that actors consider how culture, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and ability are inseparable and important parts of their identity that should not be minimized and can instead enhance their work. In Breaking It Down: Audition Techniques for Actors of the Global Majority, Nicole Hodges Persley and Monica White Ndounou share real-world audition strategies that center the experiences of actors of color.

This is the unflinching memoir of a female African American advertising executive’s unprecedented and unlikely success, which began in the Mad Men era. It follows her journey from the projects of Motown-era Michigan to the skyscrapers of Madison Avenue and beyond.

If you sometimes feel like you are running on a hamster wheel and there is not enough time in the day to fulfill your goals, this book will help you discover how to take our time back. Misty explains the fascinating science behind negative thoughts and offers strategies for turning them into positive thoughts.

Aidan Thomas is staying at his brother’s apartment while his own home is being remodeled, but the apartment isn’t as vacant as he was led to believe. Pushed out of her own place by a rent increase, Letty Garcia, his sister’s gorgeous best friend, is staying there, too. The involuntary cohabitation is a temporary solution, one they can both endure unscathed. Maybe. The intense attraction that’s long lingered between them sure is making things hard.

This book chronicles how the illegal gambling game of bolita, from its birth in segregationist Suwannee County in the 1930s to its death in the 1950s, led to Blood on the Suwannee. These three stories take readers down memory lane, portraying a time in history when law enforcement originated in slave patrols formed to return "property" to plantation owners. The book foreshadows how the past continues to reflect in the present and the unfortunate decay of the justice system - especially as it affects African Americans.

Gertrude Stein’s pioneering triptych Three Lives portrays the lives of three working-class women in the fictional American town of Bridgepoint (Baltimore). A progenitor of the "stream of consciousness" technique later adopted by Joyce and Woolf, Stein takes us into the minds of three distinct women, who are each trapped in their societal positions. "The Good Anna" follows a stern but kind German immigrant, "Melanctha" the tragic life of an African-American woman of the same name, and "The Gentle Lena" a dreamy and unopinionated servant whose passiveness becomes her undoing.

Many musicians, music students, and general music lovers are curious about the field of music therapy - the who, what, where, and how. This book provides a general overview of the profession, and it includes 26 audition essays, written by former students, confirming their motivation to "do good in the world through music". A career in music therapy combines their love of music with the desire to be of service to others. This book offers both the pragmatic reasons and "feel good" aspects that inspire people to enter this fulfilling profession.

President Stephen C. Jefferson is making big moves for the country, but like always, there are major setbacks. White supremacists are at the doors of the White House, and what is a president to do when racism continues to tear down a nation right before his eyes. The first lady is no longer ride-or-die.

Rachel has been through a lot in her young life. But while her life was miserable, her dreams were bright. She wanted to become a businesswoman and start her own company, and basketball gave her an outlet for her feelings and her ambition. But growing up isn’t easy - and love still isn’t simple. Rachel finds herself drawn to both John, the boyfriend who says he loves her, and Shanae, her longtime best friend who supports her through thick and thin. And then Richard enters her life.

Before she was KoKo, she was "Koreen the Dream". This mini prequel flashes back to KoKo's earlier years as the hottest urban video vixen and reality star, as listeners witness the demise of Koreen Wilson's reality show. This book includes a preview of book one, KoKo: A Novel.

Do you want to improve your life and business 10X to 100X? Do you want proven strategies to help you with your plan? How much value would you find in a dynamic entrepreneur and die-hard optimist's experiences? Especially when they take the form of insightful and inspiring quotes?! This is an insightful book, a collection of 650+ inspiring quotes authored by Rajeev Mudumba over a period of five to six years (2013-2019) that were shaped as a part of his self-discovery journey, personal and professional experiences, and his interaction with the world.

In our society, it can be easy to want more than the things we already have. We might spend our time working a job we don’t like, simply so we can purchase things that won’t bring us much value in the end. We might live from one moment to the next, hoping at any time that this might be when we find happiness. In this audiobook, we are going to discuss all of the ways that you can find gratitude in your life. Whether you’re a millionaire with everything you need or someone who struggles to rub two dimes together, the key to living a fulfilling life is in this audiobook.

Have you recently been intrigued by the religion of Wicca and want to know more about this fascinating religion? This book will provide enlightenment and dispel many of the myths! The Wiccan religion has come in for a lot of negative publicity over the years, partly due to misconceptions and stereotypes that have done it no good and have been fabricated by those who have little or no knowledge in the truth behind it.

Why Paleo Diet? Paleo is one of the healthiest ways to eat because it uses a nutritional approach that relies on genetics to keep your body slim, strong, and enthusiastic. Nourishing your body is the most natural and essential action of your everyday life. Day after day, every meal involves making food choices, whether conscious or automatic. But do your choices help improve your health and quality of life? This guide is clear, succinct, and packed with great information for starting out your 3 weeks diet plan.

Confident and determined, video vixen Koreen Wilson has it all: money, fame, supportive friends, a loving daughter, and an adoring fiancé. What happens when Koreen continues to risk it all to for her insatiable sexual appetite? Meet Koreen's closest friends: Ivonka Roux is the finest attorney money can buy. With her 38th birthday looming, Ivonka is desperate to find Mr. Right and start a family...even if it means ignoring red flags.

Are your senses highly developed? Can you sense the feelings and emotions of those around you? Does the constant waves of feelings threaten to engulf you at times? Being an empath could be seen as either having an amazing gift or a curse that you can never be rid of...Of course you want to put your gift to good use, but how do you do that and survive at the same time? In this audiobook, Empath: Survival Guide for Highly Sensitive People. Overcome Your Fears and Heal Yourself and Others you will find some great tips and tools to help you manage your empath self.

Are you thinking of taking charge of your nutrition? Everyone can agree that losing weight with the right diet is not a piece of cake. It entails exposure to the right knowledge, and strong commitment. It is not surprising anyway to see most people end up quitting different diet plans and spend the rest of their lives with weight. This sad experience is mostly caused by painful and incorrect diet plan. Today, it’s time for you have to open your eyes. There is a revolutionary diet plan that will assist you to lose weight and live healthy without torturing yourself.

This book is a guide to self-empowerment, and it will allow you to see that you are not the product of your past or your current circumstances. Therefore, you do not have to live your life as a victim. This book will help you move from a victim mindset to one that allows you to take control of your life. You are powerful enough to change your life, and find your true purpose by setting the right goals with the right habits. Doing this will allow you to change your mindset and find out how capable you are to accomplish great things and discover the true purpose of your existence.

As a child, Vella Mbenna would lie under the sprawling oak tree in her yard, stare up at the clouds, and dream of exploring the world beyond her rural Georgia hometown. Muddy Roads Blue Skies is Vella's inspiring, deeply personal account of her amazing journey from the backwoods of Georgia to the far reaches of the globe. Part motivational memoir, part how-to success guide, part tribute to the power of dreams, Muddy Roads Blue Skies is a compelling listen filled with self-help wisdom and valuable life lessons.