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Uglification is "ugly" weaponized: a tool, ideology, and type of oppression that designates some bodies as more or less worthy of love, respect, access, and dignity. It defines who's accepted in what spaces, which identities are marginalized, and how we all move through the world—and is part and parcel of systems like white supremacy, ableism, sizeism, sexism, and queer- and transphobia. Here, Lewis takes on uglification, showing us how reclaiming UGLY is a subversive act that roars an unapologetic "yes!" to joy, healing, and community-building in a world that's engineered to hold us back.

"Le Feu Follet suivi d'Adieu à Gonzague" de Pierre Drieu La Rochelle est une exploration poignante du désespoir existentiel et de la recherche de sens à la vie. Le roman suit Alain Leroy, un toxicomane désillusionné qui vient de terminer un programme de rééducation. Alors qu'il déambule dans les rues de Paris, rendant visite à de vieux amis et amants, Leroy est aux prises avec son incapacité à trouver un but ou une joie à l'existence.

A legacy like mine was never meant to be easy; shaky alliances, deals with the deathless, and an enemy far more powerful than previously believed all weigh heavily on my shoulders. I’d hidden behind the mask of the Yaga for so long, I’d forgotten what it meant to be human. By claiming the fated mate bond with my Riders, I’ve rediscovered parts of myself I’d buried centuries ago, but I wonder if digging up the dead has its own consequences.

From national best-selling author Rochelle Alers comes a sizzling, sensuous story of three diverse 30-something women whose lives are forever changed when they are invited to join the exclusive world of the Pleasure Seekers.

Reba Harlow is an average housewife and mother of three, unaware of a hidden hand that controls her life. She is tuned into the frequency of everyday Earth life, marriage, children, and work, cradle to grave. In 2003, seeing Mars, Reba feels something is awakening deep inside her. After much research online, she is inspired to write a fiction book featuring Mars and an elite corporation with an evil secret agenda of turning humans into radio waves controlled by frequencies. It is easy to get into the writing zone, so easy, maybe too easy!

Attorney Nicole Campos hasn’t spoken to local mechanic Fletcher Austen since their high school friendship went down in flames over a decade ago. But when her car breaks down during her return to Wickham Falls and Fletcher unexpectedly helps her out with a custody situation in court, they find themselves suddenly wondering if this time is for keeps...or if their past differences are just too much to overcome.

Welcome to the journey of Healing and Balancing your Subtle Energy Bodies through the exploration of the Seven Chakras. In the ancient wisdom of various spiritual traditions, it is believed that our physical bodies are not just "made up of flesh and bones" but are intricately Connected to Subtle Energy Systems that govern our overall well-being. At the Core of this understanding are the Chakras, spinning wheels of Energy located along the central axis of our body, each associated with specific aspects of our Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Selves.

National best-selling author Rochelle Alers gets listeners’ hearts fluttering with this warm contemporary romance. Xavier Eaton is in Charleston, South Carolina, to start a new phase in his life, teaching at a military prep school. The last thing on this ex-Marine’s mind is settling down. But when he walks through the doors of the Sweet Persuasions pastry shop and sees owner Selena Yates, love, it seems, is all he can think about.

Shine: Unleashing Your True Self for Teenage Girls by Dr. Rochelle Brandon is an empowering and transformative guide for young women seeking to embrace their true potential and navigate the complex journey of adolescence. Narrated with warmth and authenticity by Caitlyn Porayko, this audiobook is designed to inspire and uplift teenage girls who are striving to find their voice and place in the world.

The Burden, edited by award-winning Detroit newspaper columnist Rochelle Riley, is a powerful collection of essays that create a chorus of evidence that the burden is real. The Burden expresses the voices of well-known Americans, such as actor/director Tim Reid who compares slavery to a cancer diagnosis, and former Detroit News columnist Betty DeRamus who recounts the discrimination she encountered as a young Black Detroiter in the south.

A tragic car accident will forever change the Keller family. Fifteen-year-old Levon Keller survives, though his older brother, David, star athlete and golden child, does not. As the fragile family mourns while trying to move on, guilt-ridden Levon finds himself lost between the memory of his brother and the constant attention his younger sister requires with a rare genetic affliction. When beautiful and unpredictable teenager Lucy Bell moves in next door, Levon finds a trustworthy friend - one capable of providing salvation and true insight.

Effie Olsen thought she’d never live on the tiny Maine island where she grew up, but she’s returning from sixteen years as a professional chef in far-flung countries for one summer and one summer only. Her hometown boasts one of the best restaurants in the US, and lucky for her, Brown Butter needs a sous chef. Effie's eager for a chance at redemption after her last job went up in flames, but reluctant to set down roots in a place that reminds her of the ghosts of her past. Until, that is, she runs into Ernie Callahan, her onetime best friend who now works in the very same restaurant.

Affirming words for African American Women

What happens at book club doesn't necessarily stay at book club. Welcome to Fortuna, Texas where the men are dared to love as big as they live. The men of widower Brad Davidson's book club, the Fortuna Dare Society, are dared to act out a trope, setting, and character with a significant other. That poses a problem for Brad, who hasn't had serious relationship in over 20 years. He likes the town librarian, but it might not amount to anything more than a strange, costume-staged, musically-enhanced meal. Then again, he married the last woman he went out of his way to date.

Reporter Dana Nichols has come home to Mississippi, determined to uncover the truth behind the tragedy of her parents’ long-ago murder-suicide and clear her family name once and for all. The last thing she expected was an instant attraction to handsome, dedicated doctor Tyler Cole - or that her investigation would cause someone to try to destroy Tyler’s career and reputation. Now, as they search the past for answers, they must walk a dangerous line between trust and uncertainty that will put their future love at stake.

When Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to the United States Supreme Court she created hope for the American people, especially Black girls with dreams of blazing a trail for those to come after them. Her nomination has actualized the portrayal of an America that the American people have been dying to see happen since the time of Harriet Tubman.

Olympic speed skater Vienna Frost left the big city behind—along with her mother and sister. Desperate for a change of pace, she bought a house sight unseen in a small town she'd never been to. Vienna didn't know anyone in Mooreville except her real estate broker, Dean Moore. But his emails didn't tell her how sexy he was. Or the instant attraction she'd feel when they finally met. Dean had one rule: never mix business with pleasure. Until Vienna skated into his life, with walls built around her icy heart.

You are a walking magnet, constantly drawing things into your reality. But what if the things you attract doesn’t reflect your desires? In this book, meditation teacher and personal growth coach Rochelle Fox guides you through the secrets of magnetism, equipping you with the ultimate law of attraction toolkit for mastering your subconscious mind and directing your attention and energy towards bringing a life from your visions into being – starting now.

Gage Ryan was a notorious heartbreaker, on screen and off. A confirmed bachelor, this world-famous actor dashed the hopes of millions of adoring fans when he rejected marriage and commitment: no wedding bells, no baby carriages. He'd never had cause to consider the alternative, but that all changed when he met rising star, Morgan Kelly. Too bad her first impression of him was less than favorable. Although their attraction was instant and mutual, Morgan wasn't interested. Hollywood heartthrobs were trouble. Especially Gage, a man used to women who would do anything for his attention.

Arianna Travers creates clothing that brings joy to others. Haunted by her mother’s disappearance and tormented by her overlording step-uncle, Arianna desires to escape reality, even if it’s only through the tip of her charcoal pencil. A royal of Ellehcor, Kyan the dragon shifter spies the forlorn beauty through a magical window to another world. To meet her face-to-face, he leaves the sanctuary of his home realm and enters the portal, transforming into a dragonfly. Things don't go as planned when Kyan becomes entangled in spider silk.