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As Beauty Director of the Telegraph Group, a member of the British Beauty Council’s Advisory Board and a British South-Asian herself, Sonia Haria is perfectly placed to debunk the myths and explain the truths of South-Asian beauty. Covering everything from a deep-dive into kohl, skin pigmentation and practical pantry recipes including face masks; to the relevance of Ayurveda, the mind-body connection and even the influence of Bollywood, this book is packed full of practical information and advice that will ensure our beauty becomes an effortless part of everyday life.

Channeling their own experiences, sixteen exceptional authors subvert mental health stereotypes in a powerful and uplifting collection of fiction.

Poet, educator, and social activist Gwendolyn Brooks was a singular force in American culture. The first Black woman to be named United States poet laureate, Brook’s poetry, fiction, and social commentary shed light on the beauty of humanity, the distinct qualities of Black life and community, and the destructive effects of racism, sexism, and class inequality. A collection of 30 essays combining critical analysis and personal reflection, The Whiskey of Our Discontent presents essential elements of Brooks' oeuvre - on race, gender, class, community, and poetic craft.

Making a case for the "fierce urgency of now", this new edition deepens the discussion of race and social justice in education with new and updated material. Aligned with our nation's ever more diverse student population, it speaks to what good teachers know, what they do, and how they embrace culturally responsive teaching. This essential text is widely used in teacher preparation courses and for in-service professional development.

When her boyfriend steps out to the grocery store, Katy dials her alpha male neighbor Ryan to come over for a quickie. What he doesn't expect is that regular sex is not what Katy is up for. She wants to be fisted, first anally, then vaginally. Her boyfriend could walk in at any minute, so he has to be fast and thorough. She demands as many orgasms as he can give her, and to do so, they have to get creative.

Hear rare recordings from five of the most-respected African American poets reading their own works: Langston Hughes, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"; Arna Bontemps, "Nocturne At Bethesda"; Countee Cullen, "Heritage"; Gwendolyn Brooks, "The Vacant Lot"; and Sonia Sanchez, "Black Magic".

In Just Ask, United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates the different abilities kids (and people of all ages) have. Using her own experience as a child who was diagnosed with diabetes, Justice Sotomayor writes about children with all sorts of challenges - and looks at the special powers those kids have as well. As the kids work together to build a community garden, asking questions of each other along the way, this book encourages listeners to do the same.

You're inspired. You start. You’re convinced that this time will be different. But then someone brings a box of donuts to your meeting. The familiar angst and negative narrative begin to take over, and before you know it, you’re reaching for a donut (and hating yourself for it). "It's okay," you whisper to yourself. "I'll start again tomorrow."

This podcast explores the inequities present in the existing child welfare system. Our hosts, Sonia Johnson, Esq. and Classie Colinet, Esq. have over 15 years combined working as defense attorneys in the child welfare system. Their goals are to advocate for the complete overhaul of the current system, provide advocates with tools that can help them better advocate for families, and provide parents who are currently caught up in the system with information to help level the playing field.

Before he became an award-winning writer and poet, Brian Sonia-Wallace set up a typewriter on the street with a sign that said “Poetry Store” and discovered something surprising: All over America, people want poems. An amateur busker at first, Brian asked countless strangers, “What do you need a poem about?” To his surprise, passersby opened up to share their deepest yearnings, loves, and heartbreaks. Hundreds of them. Then thousands. Around the nation, Brian’s poetry crusade drew countless converts from all walks of life.

When we travel at the speed of love, we free ourselves from fear-based limitations and begin to experience life as the adventure it was meant to be. While the journey through life is universal—birth, growth, and transformation—it’s the quality of that journey that makes all the difference. You have a choice: travel on standby, waiting for life to happen and missing out on the joy and fulfillment it offers, OR travel first class, embracing each day as an exciting and rewarding discovery.

Ostküste, Mitte der 90er: Sam hat gerade sein Harvard-Studium aufgenommen, als er Kindheitsfreundin Sadie wiedertrifft. Seine frühere Super-Mario-Gegnerin designt heute Computerspiele, und schnell zeigt sich, dass die beiden auch auf kreativer Ebene ein gutes Team sind. Doch als ihr erstes gemeinsames Spiel zum Hit wird, brechen sich Rivalitäten Bahn, die ihre Verbundenheit zu bedrohen scheinen. Über die Magie der Freundschaft, über Popkultur, Wagnis und Scheitern- und zugleich die berührendste Liebesgeschichte, die eigentlich gar keine ist.

Terrance O’Hara is a priest with a dark past and a secret. By day, he preaches the good book. By night, he hunts the creatures that stalk the innocent. Haunted by past actions and family sins, he vows to hunt down the demon lord who wronged his ancestors. Teaming up with the unlikely allies of Lucy, a succubus and lawyer by trade, and Mary, a day-walking vampire, the trio goes on a journey from Boston to New York, quickly falling into a rabbit hole of demonic conspiracy. Can Terry outrun fate and overcome his family curse? Or will Lord Barbatos claim another soul?

I thought I was done with him, but my body had other plans. When I and my ex-husband, Pierre Tran, travel to the wedding of a mutual friend, I’m annoyed to learn we have to share a room. After a night of drinking and reminiscing, we fall into bed with each other, but the next morning realize it was a mistake. That should be the end of it, except our night together was incredible. Now I’m reminded of Pierre’s great qualities, and even worse, we can’t keep our hands off each other. That’s a problem. Because Pierre’s girlfriend will arrive in less than twenty-four hours.

Melanie and Damon are both living in the shadow of loss. For Melanie, it's the loss of her larger-than-life artist mother, taken by cancer well before her time. For Damon, it's the loss of his best friend, Carlos, who took his own life. Trying to hold on to those loved ones, Damon and Melanie take up hobbies that make them feel close to them: Damon takes pictures with Carlos's camera and Melanie begins painting.

Sonia y sus amigos siembran un jardín, y cada uno contribuye a su manera. Rafael tiene asma y a veces debe mantener la calma para poder respirar mejor, lo que le permite pintar bellas rocas para el jardín. Anthony utiliza una silla de ruedas para moverse rápidamente y dirigir al grupo. Anh tartamudea al hablar y prefiere escuchar. Por eso sabe cómo sembrar cada flor. Todos los amigos son diferentes, pero todos tienen algo en común: ¡les gusta hacer preguntas y saber más acerca de sus compañeros!

No matter how many walls Athena builds to escape her painful past, she must confront the person she is becoming in a society where only the strong survive. Compelling, and at times tragic, book one explores the themes of childhood trauma, family conflict, alcoholism, and teenage love. Despite the darkness, Athena struggles to follow the little light inside herself, guiding her to forgiveness, peace, redemption, and the ultimate prize, love.

Jesse, a Hebrew slave, and Jennat, a half-Egyptian, half-Syrian servant girl, both serve the Egyptians, but they live in vastly different worlds. Though Jennat serves a wealthy mistress, Memnet, she is content to share in the glitter of Egyptian life and idol worship. But Jesse’s life is filled with cruelty inflicted upon him by Egyptian task-masters. Jesse’s father believes only in survival and will stop at nothing to gain favors from the rich and powerful. His mother, however, believes that God will someday rescue His people and guide them to their own land.

A single great coaching exercise can transform your future. Activate Your Life brings you 23 exercises from some of the world’s top coaches. It's like having a team of coaches on demand. Here’s what you get: 23 exercises from top coaches that have been refined through years of practice. You will find exercises grouped into four different themes: Super You, Energy Medicine, Magical Manifesting, and Get It Done Examples: MASTER YOUR EMOTIONS with the “Emotional Mastery Challenge” (use this to strengthen relationships, move through stressful situations, and effectively respond to ...

Figure skater Ryder decides to train to do the hardest ice skating move: The Gallant Squeeze, that requires a trainer with a special interest. Fisting. Ryder and her European trainer Struvio train for the week through constant hardcore fisting to get her ready. Will she be flexible enough to perform the impossible move for the new judges and a crowd of thousands?