Choices is set on the West Side of Chicago in the Austin neighborhood during the 1970s and journeys the life of two Afro American girls who forged a friendship and bond at the age of fourteen and lasted over twenty years. A bond, in spite of family misgivings, that could not be broken. We watch them grow through adolescence and early adulthood, embracing their challenges and applauding their victories. Yvonne, a fun-loving girl who fights the feeling of alienation from her family and relies on the support of a man filled with insecurities to bring her happiness. And Pam, who was raised in a...

Choices is set on the West Side of Chicago in the Austin neighborhood during the 1970s and journeys the life of two Afro American girls who forged a friendship and bond at the age of fourteen and lasted over twenty years. A bond, in spite of family misgivings, that could not be broken. We watch them grow through adolescence and early adulthood, embracing their challenges and applauding their victories. Yvonne, a fun-loving girl who fights the feeling of alienation from her family and relies on the support of a man filled with insecurities to bring her happiness. And Pam, who was raised in a...

An essential guide for every parent who wants to help their teenager succeed without sacrificing health or happiness. The ultimate goal is to give each individual teenager his or her best chance of achieving success' Practical advice to help parents support their teenagers in the run-up to exams, during the exams themselves and beyond. Tried-and-tested methods to help students manage the revision process. Case Studies plus a section written specifically for students, to help them take responsibility for their own learning and foster a healthy attitude towards school and work. Relevant to...

A no-nonsense guide for women setting up a business, aimed at women with newly formed businesses, or those who have been in business for less than 12 months. Let Bernadette guide you through those first tentative months of business building. Release the business woman within "I was truly inspired by Berni after our first meeting. She had built her own successful business as a virtual assistant and not only was her business thriving but she had so many ideas on where to take her business next. She had real passion. This initial meeting planted the seed in my mind that I could become a virtual...

Most of us wait to give God our hearts only after we've been hurt. Why wait until then? When our heart hurts our whole life reacts in order to protect us and we often get a twisted view of love. Jesus came that we may have life and have it more abundantly...love life included. Yet this journey first begins with giving your heart to God.