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Have you been carrying secrets, harboring pain, or putting up with less than you deserve? Are you ready to finally have a conversation about it all? If so, grab your drink of choice and join childhood friends Sophia, Eva, Camille, Candace, and Kellie-who can relate to your struggles more than you know.In Collecting Wooden Nickels, a no-holds barred novel by Katrina Mosley Stinnett that explores friendships, racism, sexism, and relationships, you will find your own reflection in these powerful women who, like you, are determined to build something strong out of the things that threatened to make them weak.As you allow the truths in this novel-the first of her Drinks and Conversations Series-to guide you onto a new path of hope, you will discover your courage and realize that now is the time to stop collecting wooden nickels because you have been empowered to step out on faith.

Enlisting in the military is an experience that often elicits excitement, anxiety, and fear of the unknown. Likewise, advancing through the military ranks or preparing to transition to the civilian workforce can ignite similar emotions.In 12 Practical Strategies to Maximize Your Military Experience, Sachiko Cleveland provides military men and women with a vital guide for developing a success blueprint and step-by-step strategies for reaching your fullest potential in both your professional and personal life.Written from the vantage point of an Airman Basic who rose to Chief Master Sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the US Air Force, Sachiko Cleveland delivers sound wisdom that will navigate you from the lowest to the highest enlisted military rank. An asset to your toolbox, this book is brimming with self-development tips and thought-provoking questions to ensure that you develop and conquer your goals while maximizing your military career.

In Woman, You Are: A 30-Day Devotional for Prayer and Meditation, Terrah S. Bell reminds everyday women how important, inspired, and loved they are-by family, friends, and, most importantly, by God. Rooted in her strong faith and inspired by watching the women in her life overcome obstacle after obstacle, Terrah writes from a place of understanding, encouragement, and empowerment.This devotional is for every strong Black woman-or Queen Sister, as Terrah puts it-who needs a little boost, a daily reminder that God is with her in everything she does, big or small. By reading Woman, You Are daily over five weeks, readers will feel their foundations strengthen, their roots grow, and most of all, their relationship with the Lord blossom as they begin to understand and remember that God already knows so they don't have to figure out what He has already worked out.

There are probably fewer scary things in life than learning that a loved one has cancer. This was exactly what happened for Sherrell D. Mims. Her life was turned upside down in seconds when the doctors told her and her once healthy and strong fiance that he had stage-4 stomach cancer. All of a sudden, Sherrell had to assume the role of her fiance's caretaker until he took his last breath.In I Will Wait Until Morning, Sherrell takes us through the journey of her fiance's battle with cancer, from the initial symptoms, to the doctor's visits, to the diagnosis, to the end. We get to experience the journey with Sherrell and learn how she drew upon her faith in God to cope with this most trying time in her life. Grab a box of tissues as you read Sherrell's innermost thoughts and feelings on love, loss, strength, and faith.

Gain insight into some of the earliest years in cannabinoid research from the only known physician in the US who holds a PhD in molecular and cellular cannabinoid research. The journey began in 1994 when she became fascinated with the question: When someone uses cannabis, how is their immune system affected?Years were spent investigating the role of cannabinoid receptor 1 in the immune system of a mouse model and that then evolved into research that explored the role of cannabinoids in HIV infection and replication. This book highlights the one of a kind doctoral dissertation works of the author as well as it's application from 'the bench to the bedside'. Also included in this book is a BONUS SECTION of case studies with treatment pearls and best practices for several common medical conditions that are being safely and effectively treated with medical cannabis. Enjoy!

If nothing was standing in your way, what would you want to achieve in your life? What would you want to do or become? Unboxed: Practical Advice for Turning Your Passion into a Career by Dr. Carla Cork is a step-by-step roadmap to help you make your goals and dreams a reality. This guidebook starts off by helping students navigate the college selection and application process and the factors that one should consider when choosing a college. From there, Dr. Cork discusses how to choose a field of study and potential career path.By following this guide, students will realize that their aspirations are not out of reach. It is never too early or too late to start preparing for the future and creating the life you want for yourself. Regardless of your age or where you are in your personal or professional path, Unboxed can help bring you closer to where you want to be.

Skyler has heard the words "e;sickle cell disease"e; in his visits to the hospital, but he isn't sure what they mean-until one day when his parents decide to explain his condition during one of their Saturday morning walks. At first, Skyler is confused. What is sickle cell disease? Why does he have it? How many other people have it? What can be done to make sure he stays safe and strong? As Skyler's parents patiently field his questions and educate Skyler on his special condition, Skyler grows more confident and empowered.Skyler's Special Something is a conversation starter that can aid parents and caregivers in explaining the unexplainable to their children. Inspired by her son's journey with sickle cell disease, Akua Boakye Okunseinde wrote this book to empower children and parents to openly discuss special health conditions and give them hope for a bright, healthy, and happy future.

Having a baby at any age can be challenging, but having a baby after age thirty-five may bring another set of concerns. Some people think that if you are thirty-five and over, parenting may be more of a wish than a reality. The advice Dr. Jeanine Hogg gives in this book, Secrets of an Old School Mama, encourages women in that age group that parenting is possible whether birthing a baby from your own womb or receiving the gift of a child through adoption.In Secrets of an Old-School Mama, you will find practical advice about the many facets of raising a child at or above what medical practitioners call "advanced maternal age." You will find guidance from a long-practicing pediatrician that will help you challenge the "norms" of the "traditional family" to establish your own style of parenting for rearing a healthy child into adulthood with confidence and joy.

Prehab Before Postpartum: A Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Guide for a Happier Postpartum prepares parents for the "fourth trimester"-the first three months after delivery, when the commonly experienced but rarely discussed postpartum depression and anxiety arrives. Combining personal experiences and clinical knowledge, Dr. Raushanah Hud-Aleem, a double board-certified adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist, helps mothers and fathers (as paternal postpartum is a real thing) remove the everything-is-okay mask. She helps them identify how they truly feel, what they really want, and know when professional help is needed.More importantly, you'll gain prehabilitation and recovery tools so that you can more effectively cope with internal and external daily stressors and shrug off the stigma around mental health. By preparing ourselves, we can reduce the severity of postpartum depression and anxiety, or prevent it altogether. The goal is to plan so that you won't forget about caring for you, and this book helps you do just that.

Do you find yourself constantly multi-tasking but still feel like you have not accomplished one thing? Do you feel exhausted at the end of the day? Has your health been put on the "back-burner"? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to read this book and embark on an important, potentially life-saving journey to living the life God intended for you.In Worship & Wellness The Discovery, Dr. Oluchi Immanuel teaches you how to transform your temple by focusing on the intrinsic connection between your mind, body, and soul. Dr. Oluchi's empowering message is delivered with passion while providing spiritual guidance and education about nutrition, meditation, disease prevention, fasting, and much more. These words are not intended for you to just read-Dr. Oluchi also provides actionable items for you to facilitate your journey to wellness. This is the most important and rewarding journey you can take: a journey of discovery, growth, reflection, and transformation.

Buying a home can be full of surprises, emotions, and pitfalls. In fact, it is often one of the most challenging undertakings that people encounter in their lives, and many physicians face a unique set of challenges when navigating the home-buying process. But fear not! Housing 911: The Physician's Guide to Buying a House is a life-saving guide for the first-time physician homebuyer. This book provides you with vital information needed to buy a home. It lays out every critical step to the path of home ownership, including deciding when you're ready to buy, positioning yourself to buy, factors to consider in finding your perfect house, dealing with real estate agents and loan officers, making an offer, understanding escrow, and closing. The information presented in this book will help you save money, time, and aggravation along the way and help you enjoy your new home to the fullest.

This faith-based book, WiseTeenz, written by expert OBGYN Dr. Suleika Michel, will enlighten, empower and educate teen girls with information about their temples. In this day and age of open access to the Internet and social media, the detailed, age-appropriate, and accurate information on these pages will provide answers to many questions teen girls may have about their bodies.WiseTeenz provides information that encourages girls to not only make informed choices about self-care and maintenance but also to realize that mind, body, spirit, and soul are interconnected. This awareness allows teen girls to become healthy young women capable of handling medical issues in the most holistic way. The topics covered are intended to enlighten the reading audience about the proper functioning of body parts and systems as well as some of the ramifications of inappropriate care.If you are looking for a resource to get a conversation started about pertinent female issues, WiseTeenz should be your first choice.

Dr. Kelly Wood had achieved her goal of becoming a physician and had amassed an impressive resume, but she was still unhappy. Beneath the surface of a seemingly perfect life, she dreamed of becoming a bride and having a family. Then came Prince Charming, and Dr. Kelly thought her prayers had been answered. But on the road to the wedding, he called off the wedding and Dr. Kelly was forced to make sense of the broken pieces of her life and find happiness on her own.Bounce Back to a Better You: Recovering from the Disappointment of a Failed Relationship is the story of Dr. Kelly's road to navigating the disappointment and learning the importance of self-discovery and reclaiming one's identity. This insightful book gives readers nuggets of wisdom and inspiration to help reframe the narrative created by negative self-talk into one that is positive-one that restores the capacity for self-love.