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Disability & Chronic Illness Benefits Translator Not a lawyer. Not a doctor. Just someone who speaks “system” fluently. Trying to understand disability benefits shouldn’t feel like a second full-time job. But for millions of people living with chronic illness or disability, that’s exactly what it becomes. Government websites are confusing. Doctors don’t explain the process. Lawyers are expensive or only show up after things fall apart. This book exists to fill that gap. The Disability & Chronic Illness Benefits Translator breaks down complex benefit systems into plain language so ...

Vodun: West African Spiritual Life explores and explains this often-misunderstood religion. It invites listeners to open their eyes and their minds to what Vodun is, where and why began, and how it’s practiced. You may think you know everything you need to know, because you’ve seen Hollywood’s interpretation of these spiritual practices, but this book proves those theories, misconceptions, artistic licenses, and theories wrong.

Astral projection or astral travel is an out-of-body experience (OBE) which is achieved either in an awake state or by way of lucid dreaming or deep meditation. Some people can astral project naturally. Others are afraid to remove their consciousness from the physical body and never learn to astral project. This book will explain techniques, benefits, and how to control your astral body.

Santeria, a religion whose origins can be traced back to the Yoruban tribes of West Africa. Brought into the United States and Latin American countries through the slave trade, it is now practiced in Cuba and the Latin American countries and has over 20,000 followers in the United States.

March 1976: St Constance, a tiny Caribbean village on the island of Black Conch, at the start of the rainy season. A fisherman sings to himself in his pirogue, waiting for a catch but attracts a sea-dweller he doesn't expect. Aycayia, a beautiful young woman cursed by jealous wives to live as a mermaid, has been swimming the Caribbean Sea for centuries. And she is entranced by this man David and his song.

Mrs. Claus A heartwarming Christmas story about the magic we see and the work we do not. Everyone knows Santa Claus. But Christmas has always had another heart. On the busiest night of the year, the North Pole runs on precision, planning, and quiet brilliance, and Mrs. Claus is the one making it all work. When the magic she creates goes unseen for too long, Mrs. Claus makes a quiet but powerful choice and steps away. Far from the snow and sparkle of the North Pole, she becomes Mrs. C at a Florida children’s shelter, where belief in Santa is strong, questioned, and deeply needed. As she ...

The arrangement was simple: sleep with Quinn Winthrop’s husband, and receive a staggering $100,000. To Stormy, a woman unafraid to get her hands dirty to get ahead, this seems like a life-changing opportunity, and she immediately agrees. But when Clay suddenly turns up dead after their shadowy rendezvous, it isn’t long before Stormy finds herself ensnared in a web of deception and danger far beyond her control. Detective Tempest Blaze, freshly returned to duty from a mental health hiatus, is assigned to the case. While juggling her own demons and the pressures of her job, Tempest is ...

Umbanda: The Religion of Brazil explores this remarkable Brazilian tradition founded in the early 1900s by psychic medium Zelio Fernandino de Moraes. It introduces the fundamental beliefs and practices of this religion of approximately 500,000 practitioners, many of whom now identify as Catholic.

Whether you are new to the art of Reiki or a Reiki Master, Reiki for Animals by Monique Joiner Siedlak will introduce you to a new level of healing and well-being. Animals crave attention and love. From cats, dogs, horses, and birds to farm animals, senior animals, or dying animals, Reiki is ideal for helping to heal or bring relief to animals in need. It will significantly deepen the bond between you and the animals you encounter in your life.

Traditionally, managers assumed people were lazy and would not work unless strictly controlled. McGregor, however, believed this form of management to be based on faulty assumptions about human nature, and felt that managers should reflect on their assumptions about what motivates people. He proposed they draw on research in psychology and the other social sciences to create working conditions that allow all employees to realize their full human potential.

A creature, described as a brown, manlike figure ascended from a nearby grove of trees and dive-bombed the bewildered group, flying directly over their heads. They had a very good view of the creature. It was 'less than a hoot and a holler away' to borrow from the local vernacular. It stayed within view for a full minute, before disappearing just as suddenly as it had appeared. This was the first sighting of the creature that the press would soon dub 'Mothman'.

Meet Simone Monroe. Months ago Simone had a fairytale wedding only to realize the actual marriage didn't fit what she had in mind. As she learns the truth behind her marriage, she is faced with realizing not all fairytales have happy endings. Meet Taylor Ross. Taylor has made a life for herself as one of the most talented artists of her generation. When Taylor tries to take on mental illness she is faced with the reality that some things in life cannot be fixed with a paint brush.

Gypsies have been around for centuries, and their way of life has changed little through the years, traveling from place to place, telling fortunes, and selling wares to make ends meet. Their lifestyle has a certain romance to it, and they are believed to possess many extraordinary powers. In this book, Gypsy Magic, you can learn much more about gypsies, their way of life, and the magic and customs they practice.

Then pick up this book and find the answers to all the questions you’ve been secretly asking, but are too afraid to look up. Google is not a reliable source and we already know how much people love to argue on the internet; so get real answers here.

Orisha is a colorful and misunderstood religion practiced in Trinidad and Tobago with ties to the Yorba culture of Nigeria. Monique Joiner Siedlak, explores this African-routed tradition starting with a look at the roots of this vibrant and colorful tradition and how it evolved to where it is today. This fascinating book covers topics such as the past persecution of Orisha followers, the religion’s deities, practices, ceremonies, and ties to aspects of the Catholic Church.

ROMANCE QUICKIES Discounted Boxed Set, Encounters 7-12 WHO WILL WIN? Seven friends living in New York City. One unusual competition. Who can have the most intimate encounters in a month? Ten thousand dollars is on the line... Quickies are bite-sized steamy stories that follow a group of women living in New York City who compete to see who can have the most casual hookups in a month. Which woman will sleep with the most men to win the bet? Will any of them fall in love with their conquests along the way? These sizzling-hot books can be read as stand-alones or as part of the Quickies series. ...

Marie Laveau: Life of a Voodoo Queen introduces you to the legendary Marie Laveau, affectionately known as the Voodoo Queen or the Pope of Voodoo of New Orleans. Her life and work cemented her place in history beginning in the mid-1800s. She just may be the most influential practitioner of the magical arts.

Now in paperback, popular comedienne and television star Mo'Nique tells us how to be a big woman in a small woman's world. It is NO secret that I am a BIG girl. Always have been, always will be. The only way I'll ever wear a size 6, or even a 16, is if you add them together. That's right: I wear...

Feltus Taylor, Jr., a young man from Louisiana, was raised in poverty, stigmatized and victimized throughout his life, constantly at the mercy of a deeply flawed justice system. He fell into the underworld of drug runners, money troubles, and violence that landed him on Death Row. The early years on Louisiana State Penitentiary's Death Row were bleak and lonely, yet Taylor embarked on a journey of personal redemption through writing and spiritual growth.

Como dueña de una peculiar panadería en el corazón de Manhattan, Ella navega una apuesta juguetona con sus amigas que la obliga a salir de su zona de confort—una aventura salvaje a la vez. Cuando un sexy y misterioso fontanero aparece para arreglar su último desastre, se ve atrapada en un torbellino de química inesperada, ingeniosos diálogos y una tensión latente. Pero James no es solo una conquista más. Detrás de su encanto rudo y su sonrisa magnética se esconde una maraña de oscuros secretos que podrían desmoronar todo lo que Ella creía saber. A medida que su conexión se ...