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Lena is different from everyone else because of the way she looks, live, talk, and feel. With three nonchalant elder brothers, two constantly fighting parents who rather beat her silly than help with anything, “the group” bully at school who live to taunt her, and Zoe, a friend she isn’t so sure about, her life is neither fun at home nor school. Then an extreme assignment is forced on Lena. She must deliver, but how can a poor girl living off the trash of the wealthy and written off as “brainless” take on this extreme assignment? Lena finds a way, and in the midst of it she gains much more than a friend. Then Miracle Miller arrives the scene...
It can be hard to leave behind all that is familiar to brace the new, and that is exactly what Ana grapples with… "From A Friend" is the exciting adventure of a young girl, Ana, who embarks on an unexpected move with her parents and little brother to the United States of America, far away from the friends, life, and even the name she had come to know in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Ana soon discovers her parents just can't stay put; she is in for an unstable, endless rollercoaster ride, and she must find a way to cope with this unfamiliar trend. Unexpectedly, Ana finds escape in a heartwarming gift, ushering in a breath of fresh air and helping her process all the changes and emotions that came with each move. The story's iconic character is sure to make this children's book a hit with every child.
“Princewill Omorogiuwa is a timely messenger to a new generation of Africans. His Argument in this work is profound in its simplicity and refreshing in its clarity.” - Bernard Avle, Radio/TV Host, Citi Media, Ghana In this erudite and immensely thought-provoking work, Achieving The Phenomenal In Africa, the Author, Princewill Osaro Omorogiuwa, assembles an invaluable distillation of substance that coheres into a revolutionary classic that would change the way you think, feel and act about the unpredictable, harsh terrains of Africa. Through real-life experiences and engaging writing, the author posits that Africa, a harshly competitive environment, is brimming with untapped potential, ri...
If Only is a stunning portrayal of the yearnings and emotions of a young girl trapped in the vicious cycle of rejection, cruelty, deception, and abuse, telling the haunting truth about the unpredictability of life. Roseline was a normal, loved, happy little girl living alone with her mom. Until she wasn't. Her dad's return from the war changed everything. What follows is the nerve-racking depth of abuse Roseline has to endure. Alone and isolated, she struggles to navigate her young years with a deep yearning to be loved but finding only more deception, rejection, and abuse. God brings some hope to Roseline through two unlikely women: a purposeful old lady, Martha, who keeps watch by her wind...
Shifting Grounds is an intriguing, lush, genre-bending debut novel about a young man, Omusha, who longs for more in life than the cards he's been dealt —too often before his relationships can blossom, a heartbreaking incident seems to cut the story short. With his mother's prejudices finally taking centre stage, Omusha falls in love with a beautiful young girl from his village; from their first encounter, Omusha feels a connection with Onivenu that he can't ignore. But even as she seems to reciprocate his feelings, and they get married, she suddenly becomes frustratingly distant and cold, making Omusha wonder what she's hiding and, thus, embarks on a quest to unravel her secrets. What foll...
With hallmark insight and tenderness, the author, Adekunbi Rowland, weaves a tapestry of lives, business, friendship, betrayal, hope and the compelling power of love. A gripping tale full of intrigue and suspense, Rádé is a dramatic story of a bright, young woman who has lived most of her nice, predictable life in London, but with much scepticism and reluctance, she must return home to Lagos, Nigeria and save her father’s crumbling business. Her ordered life is thrown into chaos as she gets a culture shock and faces difficulty settling down into a life much different from what she is used to; a life where she finds herself, her Nigerian identity, intriguing new friends, and love. In a time when people are driven to pursue their most ambitious goals, the author probes the lives of two compelling characters, Rade and Zachary, who must achieve the heights in spite of the most daunting obstacles. She brings her readers close to characters who open the doors on provocative subjects that affect us all; characters whose lives are as familiar as our own, and who live as we all do, in a world where everything can change in a single moment.
Realistic, fantastical, amusing, and tragic, "Ten Steps Higher" reflects the contemporary adolescence of a high school girl, Alexis McDaniels, as she weaves through the burdensome 'swim or sink' life she's forced to live. Alexis may not be the coolest girl in her high school, but she has a biting wit, spot-on courage and way too smart to ignore the wiles of ignorant school bullies. She takes on the high-stakes game of teen-tyranny ten steps higher, and in the process fashions unexpected relationships in the most unlikely circles. Inventing who and what she will be, Alexis builds the dream team, and out of it discovers she's so much more. She finally finds the life she so deeply sought, only to face a tragedy that leaves her gasping for breath and questioning her life. Beautifully written, "Ten Steps Higher” nimbly blends sharp with unapologetic emotion and is sure to resonate.
Being a parent isn’t just who you are at home. It is a high calling of God. The call to parenting and the great commission to all Christians are not mutually exclusive, but a compliment and catalyst to each other. With an extraordinary blend of humility, challenge, encouragement and wisdom, the author, Abiola Oyekunle, gives an exalted vision to the calling of parenthood. This insightful book, Raising Godly Children, offers refreshing new perspectives on parenting and uncovers godly principles for raising and shepherding your children into the paths of life. Using biblical wisdom and practical teachings, the author shows how you can make a lasting difference in your child’s life by following the pattern our Heavenly Father set – a model that mirrors God’s love, reflects His purpose and uniqueness in creation, and reveals His grace. This book will inspire and equip you to intentionally embrace the rewarding, desperately needed, and immeasurably valuable ministry of parenting, and help you build a solid foundation for growing morally strong and spiritually motivated children.
ABOUT THE BOOK: UNSPOKEN : A collection of Love Notes offers measured doses of cupidity that elevate experiences of the heart into perfectly rendered verses that resonate, linked by a unity of theme – love. Love struts down these pages in all its elegance and form – given, received, accepted, rejected, ignored, fantasized, lost, found, bitter, sweet, bitter-sweet, and even disappears with no prescription as no description. Sometimes, we get buried in our different thoughts in love. And most times, we can’t express in words these heartfelt feelings and thoughts. Yet at times, we feel the urge to engrave those special moments of solitude, those special moments unspoken into words to be r...
In “Corporate Social Responsibility - A City Upon A Hill”, the authors, Dr. Kolade Adeyemi and Dr. Funmilayo Adeyemi, applies the remarkable insights that stem from corporate social responsibility practice, often misconstrued as the exclusive domain of corporate bodies, to help the Church realize the power for positive community change it has within itself that goes beyond preaching the gospel. This scholarly work introduces a series of discussions and recommendations designed to help Churches create compelling, enriching experiences in the communities they serve. The authors share invaluable insights on how to gain the much-needed influence to do what the Church is mandated and overcome obstacles that hamper it from fully attaining its God-given role as the “city upon a hill”.