You may not be standing in bread lines, but more and more people are lying awake at night worried about their jobs, their money and their future. Are you sick of keeping your head above water? Are you sick and tired of counting your pennies? Looking for a way to be free of the constant fear that one day you're going to walk into your office and find a pink slip sitting there waiting for you? Would you like just once to be the one sitting back and making a profit instead of the one worrying about whether this will be the week your business is going to have to close its doors? Recession is the...

Courage is that rare trait that requires the unusual strength to do what is right - not what is popular in the face of personal harm and at great risk. Susan B. Anthony had the courage to guide thousands of women through that era of U.S. history when women were treated as second-class citizens despite the threats to her personal safety. Her leadership and courage led to the rights for women to have the right to vote. Courage was Harriet Tubman's only friend as she returned to the plantations of the antebellum south to free people who were scared to live and afraid to die. Speaking truth to...

This is an action-oriented book which solves many of the problems in the community. The author is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to moving forward. As a former federal employee and whistleblower, Cathy Harris fought the system, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection under the Department of Homeland Security and came out triumphant on the other side (TheCathyHarrisStory.com). As a Community Organizer, Advocate and Entrepreneur, she transitioned into a successful business owner while gathering a faithful following. The author has done a remarkable job laying out a comprehensive guide for...

So -- you're thinking of starting your own business? Well, you're not alone. It's the American entrepreneurial dream to take a business idea from the research to planning stages --to the day when you open your doors, hang out your shingle or go live online. Many people dream about becoming a business owner but only a few actually do it. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to open your own business. All you need is the know-how of how to go from point A to point B and this book will show you how to do it. Many businesses are set up the same way. There is someone at the helm who is not...

Do you know what to do when stopped and questioned by the police - in your car, on the streets or in your home? If you answered "NO" to this question, you need to read this book Not only should you read this book but you should tell everyone you love and care about to read it also. Do you trust the police? The goal is to arm yourself with the knowledge and power you need so you don't become just another victim. Not only should young males be watchful of actions by the police but what about sexual profiling in this country? Women who often drive alone are at just a higher risk of being...

Even though I have never been diagnosed with cancer, it doesn't mean cancer is not growing inside of my body at this very minute. However, cancer has played a major role in my life. In 2007, my two best friends died 6 months apart from each other with lung and colon cancer. As a matter of fact, one of them spoke at the other one's funeral. Little did he know that in 6 months he too would be lying in a coffin --dead from cancer. After they died, I knew that I had to educate myself on why cancer took my friends and how I had to stop it from taking other people that I deeply cared about. So I...

Beautiful hair - every woman wants it but very few really understand how to achieve it. We color and curl it. We heat, gel, straighten and spray it. We fret and fume over it, spend pots of money on it and weep when we lose it. It's our crowning glory, a vital sign of health, youth and beauty. It's our hair, and we want it to look great. Thick, radiant hair is a symbol of beauty and femininity. Everyone knows that having a head full of healthy, sleek, beautiful hair is your ticket to making heads turn. Nothing complements a woman's appearance more than hair that is well taken care of and...

The world is aging faster than many people realize. We need to remember that from the beginning to end, life was meant to be lived with dignity using the empathy and compassion that God gives us. Everyone should greet each day as a gift to be lived, cherished and shared with those they love. You matter because you are you, and you matter until the last moment of your life. When you are told that someone you love is going to die, it's as if time skips a beat. And once the clock resumes ticking, nothing is ever the same again. My mom lived until the ripe age of 82 years old and so did her...

This book will educate you on why there are so many people in this country dying, going blind or losing limbs to diabetes? Diabetes is a lifelong manageable disease that can be controlled and the goal is not to let it control you. Diabetes is not and should not be a death sentence for anyone, however, due to the lack of information and education, many people do die from the disease. It is after all the third largest killer in the U.S. and the NUMBER ONE killer of African Americans According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC.gov), over 40% of people today or millions of people are...

Over the last few years there have been a complete paradigm shift in this country and there have been many reasons for this. The question is how do we embrace this New World and survive and how do we save the people that we care deeply about? Business ownership has always been the solution to strengthening our families. This book lists 185 easy-to-set up businesses that you can start within 2 weeks and start making money. This business book will go hand-in-hand with my other business book "How To Take Control of Your Own Life: A Self-Help Guide To Starting Your Own Business" (Series 2) at...