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This is the vibrant story of George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul - four children raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. The boys hold one another close through early brushes with racism, memorable experiences at the family barbershop, and first loves and losses. And with Nanny at their center, they are never broken. George M. Johnson capture the unique experience of growing up as a Black boy in America, and their rich family stories are interspersed with touching letters from the grandchildren to their beloved matriarch.

In Flamboyants, George M. Johnson celebrates writers, performers, and activists from 1920s Black America whose sexualities have been obscured throughout history. Through 14 essays, Johnson reveals how American culture has been shaped by icons who are both Black and Queer–and whose stories deserve to be celebrated in their entirety.

From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys. Both a primer for teens eager to be allies as well as a reassuring testimony for young queer men of color, All Boys Aren't Blue covers topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, structural marginalization, consent, and Black joy.

There's no one-size-fits-all model for the important decisions that can alter the course of a life, an organization, or a civilization. But Farsighted explains how we can approach these choices more effectively and how we can appreciate the subtle intelligence of choices that shaped our broader social history.

Do you want to learn how to take advantage of one of the most powerful social and business platforms? Would you like to know how you can build a professional rapport along with providing goods and services to people? Then look no further, as this audiobook covers the essentials for using LinkedIn for business ventures and for selling! LinkedIn is a beast of a social and business platform and there’s so much to learn. With the content in this audiobook, it will help you get up to speed on how you can learn all of this information and apply the information, today!

In The Love That Dares, queer love speaks its name through the words of lovers from years gone by. Alongside the more famous names coexist beautifully written letters by lesser-known lovers, giving us an insight into queer love outside of the spotlight of fame or fortune. These letters give us a glimpse into the passion and courage it took to continue a gay relationship in times when it was at best improper and at worst illegal. Enlightening introductions to each set of letters give readers an idea of the historical context in which they were written.

This powerful YA memoir-manifesto follows journalist and LGBTQ+ activist George M. Johnson as they explore their childhood, adolescence, and college years, growing up under the duality of being black and queer. From memories of getting their teeth kicked out by bullies at age five to their loving relationship with their grandmother, to their first sexual experience, the stories wrestle with triumph and tragedy and cover topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, inequality, consent, and Black joy.

Do you know that your emotional agility can be mastered and improved, no matter your age? This book will teach and guide you through a set of proven techniques and methods to unleash your full potential that will sharpen and sculpt your emotional intelligence level. This book will be worth your time and money for the knowledge you gain.

If you want effective advice to overcome your challenges with diabetes and improve your health, then you need to get this extraordinary book, where you’ll find a complete guide to help you make informed decisions about caring for yourself when you have type 2 diabetes. Get your copy and enjoy the benefits of following a healthy guide that actually works, even if you are new to nutrition and diabetes, and discover science-backed ways that make it easier to stay on top of your condition, stick to a healthy diet, and feel better every day. Apply these proven techniques starting today.

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for PTSD is a self-help guide to overcoming Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with DBT techniques and practical exercises. It offers an explanation of what Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is, how to use it yourself or with your therapist, and much, much more! DBT teaches you how to identify and acknowledge your emotions so that you can then control them and their associated behaviors. It provides a change in habits and behavior to put an end to self-destructive decisions and choosing healthier actions.

In this book, you’ll find methods and techniques to organize your data, extract the information, and analyze it. There’s a way to make sure your company is going in the right direction, and this audiobook will reveal the secret behind a successful business.

Do you feel that you lack self-control? Are you feeling that you lack motivation and energy to achieve your goals? Would you like to eliminate distractions so you can achieve your goals? Then keep listening, because in this book we will walkthrough why mastering self-discipline will help you achieve success in all aspects of your life.

Don’t let diabetes defeat you: Manage blood sugar with simple lifestyle changes and enjoy your life without feeling restricted!

The influx of social media platforms over the past 10 years is the greatest boon to marketing since the creation of the internet. While there is undeniably money to be made from social media marketing, the shear amount of competition makes getting started successfully more difficult than it would otherwise be. If you are looking for the best way to dip your foot into this marketing goldmine, then Social Media Marketing 2019: How to Become an Influencer of Millions on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube & Instagram While Advertising & Building Your Personal Brand is the audiobook for you.

This collection reveals the lives, lessons, and rules for success that have influenced Elon Musk, Warren Buffett, and Jeff Bezos, three billionaire businessmen who single-handedly disrupted and transformed the world in which we live. To become a billionaire from scratch is no easy feat. It can seem an impossible dream that’s exclusive only to the lucky few. However, this audiobook shows it is possible with the right know-how and that becoming a billionaire is less about luck and more about making the right decisions and working hard.

Are you planning on bringing home a puppy? Do you feel like you are in over your head? If you would like to benefit from training your puppy from day one to start reinforcing good behavior and learning basic commands, then this book is a 100 percent must for you! Most behavioral problems within puppies begin on the very first day. There are many things that new dog owners may not know to look out for or how to tackle a certain problem. By listening to this audiobook, you will attain the knowledge you need to you get started with the basic training for your pup.

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Plenty of books offer useful advice on how to get better at making quick-thinking, intuitive choices. But what about more consequential decisions, the ones that affect our lives for years, or centuries, to come? Our most powerful stories revolve around these kinds of decisions: where to live, whom to marry, what to believe, whether to start a company, how to end a war. Full of the beautifully crafted storytelling and novel insights that Steven Johnson's fans know to expect, Farsighted draws lessons from cognitive science, social psychology, military strategy, environmental planning and great works of literature.

An empath is a person with the ability to apprehend the mental or emotional state of another individual. Empaths have to work hard to block out the negative. It is through those trials and tribulations that this book was created. The strategies within this audiobook are designed to help you overcome your negative blockers so that you can begin to experience the happiness that you deserve.

Do you struggle with dating, seduction, or getting your ex back? Whether you want to attract the right person, build a strong relationship, or rekindle lost love, this book gives you the ultimate roadmap to success.