EBOOKS 11-30-2022

Africa: Reframing Political Leadershipby Deanne De Vries

The “Presidency” has developed into the most powerful institution in the world. These individuals can start and end wars, grow or destroy economies, leave their countries in a better or worse place. The impact of political leadership is felt more acutely in countries that are still developing. This is particularly true across Africa where political leaders are a strong determinant of a country’s sustainable growth trajectory, or lack thereof.

This book offers a rare opportunity to pull back the curtains on political leadership in Africa and hear first hand the real-life political leadership experiences of individuals who were Heads of States in Africa.

Through their face-to-face interviews with the author, we learn how political leadership is a result of all their lived experiences that began early in their life to form and influence their behaviors, worldviews, responses, routines and knowledge. Equally important we see that what sets apart those leaders that left their countries in a better state than when they first took office is their awareness of their people and country’s needs, their own character and the gravitas of the office; the breadth of education and experiences they bring to the office of Head of State; as well as a clarity of focus and objectives, including when to step aside.

Building on these firsthand accounts of political leadership and the work of French sociologist Bourdieu, a new framework through which to view and discuss political leadership across Africa is offered. The “Habitus: Leading from Life” framework captures how everything in their lives prepared them for their role and effectiveness (or lack of) as Heads of State.

Sit Down and Shut Up: Finding Your Voice In An Insensitive Worldby Debra Alford

An exhilarating story that will capture your heart through hardships and inspire you through perseverance and grit. Debra was determined to discover the purpose and destiny for her life. Many of us have grown up in dysfunctional homes, where you may have been told to Sit Down and Shut Up! Debra’s story shouts with victory, overcoming all odds and discovering her divine purpose through seeking God’s plan for her life.

If Debra’s story sounds like your story, this book is a definite must read to help you find your identity which in turn will lead you to your purpose and destiny. You will come to understand that you are the victor and not the victim, one filled with enormous potential and endless possibilities.

Lost for Wordsby Paula Kay

For the past fourteen years, Isabella Jordan’s life had been focused on her husband and children. She’d set aside her career as a writer to build a home for them on a vineyard in the Tuscan hills, which was a dream come true for any woman.

And it had been for Isabella too–until recently.

After years of not writing, she finds herself under a deadline and faced with the worst case of writer’s block that she’s ever known.

When a friend invites her to come stay at her beautiful house in Indonesia, Isabella reluctantly agrees, thinking it just might be the thing she needs to get back to her work.

But when she finds distraction–and comfort–with another man, she must face the truth about her problems before she makes a mistake that will cost her everything.

Lost for Words is the first standalone book in The Nomadic Sisterhood series, an exciting new series that features women who travel to find adventure and themselves. If you love the books of Debbie Macomber, Bette Lee Crosby, Fern Michaels and Lisa Wingate, you will love Lost for Words and The Nomadic Sisterhood series.

Read Lost for words FREE with your Kindle Unlimited subscription.

Download the book today and get ready to escape to the enchanting islands of Indonesia.

The Parkers’ Handsome Holiday Box Setby Weston Parker

Seven Parker-Family Holiday stories for your reading pleasure!

My Holiday Reunion
Christmas is the season of second chances.
I’m not the same guy I was growing up, but I have some apologies to make for being him.
My fifteen-year high school reunion reminds me of my biggest regret.
Walking away from the love of my life to chase my career.
By doing so, I fell in love with another woman, had a little boy, and life mended itself.
Until my wife passed away.
Love can suck it. I’m not interested anymore.
And yet the minute I see my childhood sweetheart at our reunion, the ice melts inside my chest.
But she hates my guts for leaving her without a goodbye when we were kids, and I can’t blame her.
Or maybe she’ll recognize the truth.
I haven’t changed at all.

Baited Christmas
Age is Just a Number… Rebecca and Jason are back for a Christmas Novella story.

Take A Chance on Me
Not all guys are jerks.
But the guy that messed up Tiffany’s self-image sure as heck was.
This beautiful, curvy woman has held my imagination captive since the day she started working with me.
I haven’t been with a woman since losing my wife around the holidays, but it’s time to give love a second chance. My son and I are ready to have a family again.
Now I just need to convince her to take a chance on me. It’ll be the best decision of her life.
I’ll make sure of it.

One Winter Night
Snow covers the ground and love is in the air in the southern city of Savannah.
I’ve only recently gotten out of the military, but my best friend’s father gave me a good job at his security firm.
The last person I expected to find working there was my best friend’s little sister – all grown up.
She’s beyond beautiful and such a handful – in more ways than one.
I can’t help but think about what we could be if she would stop being so damn difficult, but it’s part of her charm.
She’s in for the adventure of her lifetime with me, and it’s going to start one winter night soon.

One Shot at Love
Falling for your new boss is the best way to mess with your sanity.
Especially if she has an overprotective brother that happens to be one of my childhood friends.
I should steer clear and just focus on my little boy, but something inside of me is waking up again.
This might be my one shot at love again.
I hope like hell I’m ready for it.

Jaded Christmas
Love is a lie… Kari and Jake are back for a Christmas Novella story.

Bad Boy Bachelor Claus
They want me to pose as Santa this year.
And the media turns it quickly to “Naughty Santa.”
Say what? You cannot be serious.
New York’s hottest bachelor is on the hunt, dressed up as Mr. Claus and he’s looking for an elf that’ll hop off the shelf and entertain him.
Just my luck that she’s cute, spicy, and doesn’t put up with me.
The world thinks I’m calling the shots, but they have no idea my little elf has me wrapped around her pointed little finger.

Cooking Greekby Pemi Kanavos

This visually beautiful cookbook contains over 200 pages of flavorful and delicious classic Greek recipes presented in a simple and easy-to-follow manner for all level at-home chefs.

Greek cuisine can seem intimidating, but when presented by chef Pemi it is anxiety free! With a culinary arts degree, experience teaching Greek cooking classes, and thousands of hours in her yiayia’s (grandmother’s) kitchen, chef Pemi brings a unique perspective with her flavor profile, instructions and beautiful full page photos of each dish.

Cooking Greek: A Classic Greek Cookbook for the At-Home Chef is the perfect cookbook for foodies and makes a great gift for any occasion.

Discover how to cook some of the most popular, authentic Greek recipes including baklava, tiropita (cheese pie), dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), pastitsio (macaroni pie), spanakopita (spinach pie), moussaka (eggplant and ground beef pie), Greek meatballs, loukoumades (Greek donuts), tzatziki( cucumber yogurt dip), souvlaki (meat skewers), galaktoboureko (milk pie), Greek style octopus and many more mouth-watering Greek recipes.

As an added bonus, the food forum on Worldwide Greeks provides an additional resource for recipe clarification, variation ideas and the opportunity to ask chef Pemi and other food experts your recipe-related questions.

Chef Pemi Kanavos along with Tanya Stamoulis, and the cooking experts at Worldwide Greeks, have created a visually stunning, classic Greek cookbook for all levels of at-home chefs. Pemi Kanavos is a classically-trained pastry chef with a culinary arts degree and a love of feeding people, and sharing her Greek culture and cuisine.