Abandon doubt. Commemorate character. Honor self. "There is nothing like youth. The middle-aged are mortgaged to life. The old are in life's lumber room. But youth is the lord of life. Youth has a kingdom waiting for it." Oscar Wilde In A Kingdom Waiting: Loss, Triumph and the Young Spirit, you'll explore life from a high-school student's perspective including Coping with grief Forgiving betrayal Moving past heart break Transforming depression Overcoming low self-esteem Sheddin fear Realizing possibilities and Achieving potential Trotwood-Madison City Schools are committed to lifelong learning facilitated by an innovative and dedicated staff, community participation and state-of-the-art resources in a stimulating atmosphere. In 2006, Valerie J. Lewis Coleman, took her writing and publishing curriculum to prisons and schools. The following year, the first Passionate Pens book-Tainted Mirror An Anthology-debuted. The book is a call to action to stop making excuses, walk in purpose and fulfill destiny. The objective of the program is to promote literacy by Exposing students to the book-publishing industry Compiling and publishing writings by the students Providing each contributor with a copy of the anthology Establishing creditability as published authors Debuting the anthology at the Dayton Book Expo Offering this program FREE to participating students Generating revenue for the sponsoring institution To learn more about how to implement this program at your school, visit PassionatePens.com

When was the last time YOU were the priority? During a long-overdue spa visit, Karen shared with the pedicurist that she had developed a callous down the center of her left foot. He examined it and asked a series of questions. "Do you do a lot of walking or wear high heels?" "Yes and yes." "When you take baths, do you use a pumice stone to smooth your feet?" "When I take baths? I don't take baths anymore. I just don't have the time." Wife, mother and entrepreneur, Karen Townsend invites you to join her on the journey from chaos to calm. After juggling a schedule so hectic that she couldn't even find time to put on lotion, she stumbled upon a solution that will help you make a commitment to TiME: Time for ME In this book, you will learn How to set boundaries so that others will respect your TiME Creative strategies for saying "NO " to requests that drain your time and energy The importance of saying "YES " to yourself The true meaning of PMS Fifty-two ways to put more balance into your life Karen M.R. Townsend, Ph.D., is the CEO of KTownsend Consulting. A popular conference speaker and seminar leader, she is also the founder of About My Sisters-an organization dedicated to the growth and empowerment of women and girls. Dr. Townsend resides in Dayton, Ohio with her husband, Sylvester, and their daughters, Syron and KaeLyn. To learn more, visit AboutMySisters.com.

What your father didn't tell you and your mother didn't know. Successful. Beautiful. Intelligent. Yet a satisfying relationship eludes Debra Hampton. At thirty-five years old, she can't figure out why her philosophy on men-and what they want from women-isn't working. She's trapped in a cycle of shattered relationships, until a friend refers her to a relationship guru. After some resistance, Debra finds refuge in his counsel as he helps her navigate through the storms of rejection and failed love. Once he reveals the error of her ways, will Debra master the forbidden secrets to attract her soul mate or continue to keep love at bay? Valerie J. Lewis Coleman is the multi-bestselling author of Blended Families An Anthology and award-winning publisher of more than twenty titles. This problem-solving expert is on a mission to restore stepfamilies, empower women and equip writers to be greater. ValerieJLColeman.com TheGoodyBoxBook.com

"What's keeping you from your destiny?" Whether restricted by prison walls, the influence of others or held hostage by self-inflicted limitations, captivity starts in the mind. We allow our thoughts to create virtual restrainers that stifle our dreams and hinder our purpose. Based on I Corinthians 13:12, Tainted Mirror An Anthology offers stories of hope and healing to overcome the mental, physical and emotional strongholds that keep us from fulfilling our destiny. In addition to stories from inmates, outmates and others affected by incarceration, you will discover stories to conquer: .Depression .Verbal abuse .Sexual abuse .Substance abuse And fictional accounts from the Passionate Pens: Jessica D. Allen Jose Omar Gutierrez Christopher D. Lyttle A portion of each book sold will be applied to the Passionate Pens Scholarship Fund. This program was created to teach writing and publishing to high school students and inmates.

With divorce, singleparent households and family crises on the rise, many people are experiencing the tumultuous dynamics of blended or stepfamilies. The disillusioned ex can create a vortex of strife in a new relationship. Amicable encounters can be limited and cumbersome. Vacations, visitations, discipline and even routine daily tasks become strongholds. Developing a relationship with a child that sees you as the enemy is like trying to run uphill during an avalanche. Blended Families An Anthology is composed of personal essays from various perspectives including parents, children and other family members. The book expresses the anxiety and fulfillment of people in stepfamilies and concludes with snippets of lessons learned that are humorous, anecdotal and inspirational. Contributions from a licensed family therapist and certified financial planner provide indepth analysis and understanding into stepfamily issues. Topics including behavior patterns, coping mechanisms and the impact on wills, insurance and child support are discussed. Learn biblical principles and practical tools to successfully blend your family. Contributors include awardwinning Christian authors, Kevin Wayne Johnson, Vanessa Miller and Dr. Vivi Monroe Congress. Edited by Valerie L. Coleman, Blended Families An Anthology ministers to the needs of those hurting and crying out for answers.