This poetry book is a huge collaboration and a living work with incredible women from all over the world meant to encourage and inspire anyone who reads it- to just- NOT GIVE UP. For this women empowerment project, I reached out to women who I thought were inspiring and asked them to submit a photo of themselves and a story about something traumatic they have overcome in their lifetime. I used their photo for the book and I turned their story into the inspiration behind the poem written next to their photo. I hope that with each poem I can inspire the women they are written for, and so many more women who might be going through something similar. You see, I always felt like I was a victim growing up. I had a really hard childhood and I had to learn to grow up early. My mother abandoned us, my father did his best but lived pay check to pay check and I just always felt so sorry for myself. One day my Bub (grandmother), sat me down and explained to me that everyone has their own story. She really broke it down to me and told me that everyone has things that they go through and grow through in their lives in order to become the person that they are meant to be. She taught me empathy. To instill it, she decided to take me to the library to read some really inspiring stories so that I didn't feel so alone. The first book I took out was a book about the life of Maya Angelou. Her story inspired me to start writing and truly helped me to become the strong person I am today. Quotes, poetry, and lyrics have always carried me through my darkest days and I do hope that with this book, we can inspire you to become a survivor instead of a victim like my Grandmother and Maya Angelou did for me. Visit us online at GirlDontGiveUp.com to submit a photo of yourself and your story to be featured in an upcoming edition of this living work.

A true story of one woman's journey circumnavigating the globe and life, facing new challenges, finding new solutions. From solo travels have taken me to remote corners of the earth, deep into the Amazon Jungle, Volcano Alleys of the Andes, Africa Canada, Japan, Asia and Oceania, Europe, India and Sri Lanka, recording the hopes dreams and concerns of many of their people, adults and children through film, photography, poetry and art. During the journey, she was faced with many obstacles, environmental,economical, geographical and political and personal. She had to manoeuvre my way through storms, blizzards, landslides, political coos, civil wars and lockdowns and the more personal challenges of surviving, broken bones, malaria, sepsis and the Big C (Cancer). As each obstacle and challenge came along " Perserverance" became her mantra and showed her the next step to take on this journey called life. This book gives an insight into her travels and the challenges and solutions,she faced travelling the globe solo. Suitable for: Individuals, Adventurers, Explorers, Travellers, Business, Leaders & Entrepreneurs

One of the New York Post's Top 10 Career Books of 2012 and a Booklist Top 10 Business Book DO YOU WORK WITH A MEAN GIRL? A woman’s field guide to the new frontier of professional development—working with other women Women-to-women relationships in the workplace are . . . complicated. When they’re good, they’re great. But when they’re bad, they can ruin your day, your week—even your year. Packed with proven advice from two of today’s leading experts in workplace relationships, this one-of-a-kind guide gives women the tools they need to navigate difficult situations unique to women-to-women relationships—whether with a boss, a colleague, a client, or an employee. Have you dealt with a woman in the workplace who: “Accidentally” excludes you from important meetings? Seems intent on taking you down professionally? Gossips about you with other coworkers? Makes you look bad by missing deadlines? Forms a “pack” of mean girls to make your life miserable? Mean Girls at Work isn’t just about surviving difficult situations. It’s about transforming a toxic relationship into one that benefits and supports both of you. This book is also for women who engage in mean behavior . . . but don’t know it. After all, who hasn’t gossiped about a female coworker? Who hasn’t rolled her eyes in the presence of a woman she doesn’t like? Who hasn’t scanned another woman head to toe—which is just a nonverbal way of saying, “You’ve just been judged”? The authors provide invaluable advice to the more subtle ways of being mean—even if they’re not intended. With a workforce composed of a higher percentage of women than ever, workplace dynamics have changed. Crowley and Elster cover every conceivable scenario, providing critical advice on how to rise above the fray and move forward professionally. Mean Girls at Work is your map to dodging the mines and moving forward in today’s transformed workplace. Praise for Mean Girls at Work “An invaluable suit of armor for surviving nine to five!” —Leil Lowndes, bestselling author of How to Talk to Anyone “If you think the emotional cruelty of comedies like Mean Girls and Heathers doesn’t exist in the real world workplace, think again. In Mean Girls at Work, Katherine Crowley and Kathi Elster valuably chronicle female vs. female predators and offer solid defensive strategies.” —Ann Kreamer, author of It’s Always Personal: Navigating Emotion in the New Workplace “Whether you are in your twenties and just starting your professional career, your midcareer forties, when you are supposed to have figured it out already, or a woman in her fifties or sixties who’s seen it all—this book is a must-read. . . . The authors have finally given women the tools and the sound advice necessary to deal with . . . conflicts that keep us all from succeeding. . . . Carry this book with you to work every day!” —Carolyn Cassin, President, Michigan Women’s Foundation “A must-read for women of all ages in today’s workforce. This book offers what we all need to develop the capacities to endure this ever-changing workplace. We know it is all about relationships and you need the skills outlined in this book to survive and thrive when the Mean Girls attack.” —Kim Harrington, Coordinator, Professional Development and Training, Office of Human Resources, California State University, Sacramento

What if you lost your truth? What if your truth and your story were taken from you? What if you were told what to believe in your story, your truth? Never Give Up shadows a teenage girl through her high school journey. For some, the high school years are happy, formative times to look back on fondly. Not so for Jess. It begins innocently enough—girl meets boy—but what follows, she couldn’t have seen coming. The next four years will be the toughest, most painful time of Jess’s life as she tries to make her way out of an abusive relationship. Let down by the adults in her high school and even by the police, Jess feels like she's got nowhere to turn. I mean not every day is rainbows and butterflies. The inability to escape the abuse leads to mental health complications and forces Jess make choices that will forever change the course of her relationships with her family and the people she cares about, but there is one thing she never does—Jess Never Gives Up. Sure, I have Anxiety and Depression, but that doesn’t define who I am. Never Give Up is an outstretched hand to those feeling alone and without hope. It shows that there are better days ahead if they Never Give Up. It pulls back the curtain on bullying and can shine a light on what can sometimes go on behind the scenes in schools. Never Give Up. You are Enough. You are not alone. You are Loved. Never lose your voice. It’s okay to make mistakes.

When Thea Blackwell becomes popular she finds herself in a downward spiral that causes her to lose her best friends and sister; Jordan, Laine, and Tatyana. As these three devise a series of schemes to get Thea back in check, one scheme goes awry. Thea ends up in the hospital fighting for her life. Stuck in a waiting game, will she survive or will this be the end of Thea Blackwell?

The parent with the wayward child. The couple whose marriage is in jeopardy. The man who is out of work. The woman stuck in crushing debt. The patient with a bad diagnosis. The student who can't get a fair shake. People hanging by a thread, losing faith and short on strength. What do they all need to hear? Don't give up. Our lives are minefields of challenges that take their toll on our courage, our conviction, and even our faith. But God whispers to the weary, Don't give up. Drawing from inspiring biblical stories and first-person testimonies of perseverance, bestselling author and pastor Kyle Idleman encourages readers to cast their concerns on God, trust in his love and timing, pray for patience and strength, and seek out support in the family of God.

Ive always thought that Hold On would be my last book. Certainly after a vicious attack in 2008 that destroyed my life for many years. The writing was difficult, I couldnt concentrate, didnt do much writing for several years, due to these injuries and the struggle with my health. So I started to publish my writings in small and cheap little poetry books and that was the positive side of it. After more than 7 years the doctor finally found a good medicine and it felt like coming alive again. So much energy and inspiration that came back to me, I could focus again without having pain or headaches all the time, I didnt feel tired anymore, my life had started again. Again another proof that God is still on my side and I call this medicine the miracle of God, thats also what I told to my doctor. So here it is already, my number 5 Never Give Up and I would like to say thanks again to Xlibris, for hanging on and also believing in me when times were rough.

Uncommon is a battle cry for women to step out of the ordinary and live differently. It's a blueprint for a life full of passion and purpose. And it has the power to change everything. Carey Scott, author, speaker, and certified Biblical Life Coach, invites you to journey alongside her as she introduces you to women from the Word who chose to live uncommon lives even in the toughest circumstances. From stepping into scandalous situations to breaking cultural norms to risking the departure of a comfortable life, you will discover hope and motivation to live God’s way in a world that screams, “Tuck your faith away! Just be normal like everyone else!” Now more than ever, it's time to step into something new. . .something life-changing and life-giving. God is asking you to shine Him into a world that needs to know there is a better way to live. And when you say yes to becoming uncommon, it's a radical act of obedience to the One who created you to be extraordinary. Uncommon offers personal stories, insights, life lessons, questions for further reflection, and biblical support written especially for women. With authenticity, vulnerability, humor, refreshing boldness and anchored in the Beatitudes, Uncommon will empower you to rise up. . .to reject the common. . .to embrace your calling. . . and to live in a way that points others to God. Buckle up, friend. It's time to be uncommon.

About the Book After the sudden death of an old friend and classmate, Dusty travels back to his hometown to attend the funeral. Visiting his old haunts and catching up with pals he hasn’t seen in years, Dusty is sent on a journey into nostalgia, reliving the carefree days of high school. Standing on a precipice of his own life and post-college career, Dusty finds himself torn between his past and his future, the comfort of old relationships and the allure of new ones. Never Give Up is a story of loyalty, loss, and ultimately, hope. About the Author S. L. Frandle was born and raised in Southern Minnesota. Although he has written other material, mostly educational and technical, this is his first fictional novel. After many years he was finally encouraged by his wife and daughter to finish writing a story he started years ago. With that encouragement as well as the inspiration of other books, he finally decided to finish the dream of spinning an intriguing tale into a work of fiction. With a vast background in education, S. L. Frandle is using that knowledge and finishing a couple children’s books to be published in the future. He currently resides in Lake City, Florida with his wife.

There is no doubt in my mind that even as we meet, you are going through some type of trial, disappointment, frustration, and you are feeling like you are all alone. You feel as if there is no hope. There are a lot of emotions going on right now, and there are all kinds of voices running through your head, telling you that you don't belong and that you are not wanted and you are not loved. There are thoughts of suicide and there are thoughts of wanting to get back at the ones that have hurt you and caused you pain. Stop listening to those voices and focus your full undivided attention on this book that I have dedicated to you. I can feel what you are going through and what you are thinking at this very moment. I have been where you are today. There is hope if you don't give up. You want to give up on life. You don't feel worthy of anything. You blame others for your problems. Others blame you for their problems. People don't seem to understand you especially your family, friends, and significant others. You feel that no one loves you and no one really cares. You feel that you do not deserve to be loved. Others have made you feel like less than. You feel ugly, fat, and unattractive. You feel too skinny and unattractive. Others call you names. People are laughing at you and teasing you. People have said that you are a misfit, and you are starting to believe all those negative things that others have said about you. When I wrote this book, I really did have you in mind. I have been where you are and I know that there is hope for you as there was hope for me. I encourage you to hold on because things will get better and the simple fact that you have decided to read this book that I wrote it is an indication that you want help. I pray that my book will encourage you and turn you in another direction of hope and knowing that you have everything to live for and know that no matter how tough the storms get and how bad the problem may seem, there is hope and there are brighter days ahead for you if you don't give up. Read and enjoy.