“Nabil traces the image of his father through song. With growing fascination and heartbreak, he draws out meaning from the shadow of absence, and ultimately redefines what it means to be a family.” - Michelle Zauner, New York Times bestselling author of Crying in H Mart and Grammy nominated musician Japanese Breakfast A memoir about one man's journey to connect with his musician father, ultimately re-drawing the lines that define family and race. Throughout his adult life, whether he was opening a Seattle record store in the '90s or touring the world as the only non-white band member in alternative rock bands, Nabil Ayers felt the shadow and legacy of his father's musical genius, and his race, everywhere. In 1971, a white, Jewish, former ballerina, chose to have a child with the famous Black jazz musician Roy Ayers, fully expecting and agreeing that he would not be involved in the child's life. In this highly original memoir, their son, Nabil Ayers, recounts a life spent living with the aftermath of that decision, and his journey to build an identity of his own despite and in spite of his father’s absence. Growing up, Nabil only meets his father a handful of times. But Roy’s influence is strong, showing itself in Nabil’s instinctual love of music, and later, in the music industry—Nabil’s chosen career path. By turns hopeful--wanting to connect with the man who passed down his genetic predisposition for musical talent—and frustrated with Roy’s continued emotional distance, Nabil struggles with how much DNA can define a family… and a person. Unable to fully connect with Roy, Nabil ultimately discovers the existence of several half-siblings as well as a paternal ancestor who was enslaved. Following these connections, Nabil meets and befriends the descendant of the plantation owner, which, strangely, paves the way for him to make meaningful connections with extended family he never knew existed. Undeterred by his father's absence, Nabil, through sheer will and a drive to understand his roots, re-draws the lines that define family and race.

Do you love animals? Has your pet ever gone missing? Well meet Andi, Tristan and Natalie - The Pet Finders Club. Animals don't stay lost for long with them hot on the trail!

Ex-con, Aaron Masters, is searching for redemption. A chance meeting with a beautiful ray of sunshine changed his future. And propels Aaron to dig myself out of the darkness. He never expected to see her again at a Valentine’s Day Date Auction. Now Aaron stop at nothing to make her his woman, keep her, and protect her from the truth of his rough past. Aspiring photographer, Nina King, is searching for a place to belong. Nina haven’t been able to get the man out of her thoughts since they met. His penetrating gaze, his sexy growl, and the power of his natural dominance when he came to her rescue. Their relationship soon heats up, but not everyone in their lives is excited about it. Will Aaron’s dark past derail the couple’s bright future?

"What if that someone was you?" The question stunned her...She had always believed the problem was everyone else. Shannon had been so quick to blame others for her anger. She knew she was drowning in darkness and pain; being born with a learning disability made her feel defeated by life. She tried drinking heavily in order to quiet the demons. But the demons were her own voice, telling her she wasn't good enough, she wasn't smart enough, she didn't deserve good things in her life. Kicked out of college, Shannon took a leap of faith and started working in a nursing home; that's when her angels appeared and the miracle began. The insight and wisdom she gained from those elderly new friends led her on an inspiring journey of discovery and self-acceptance. Each of us has our own path. Some of us just need angels to help us find it.

When Ishita Jain relocated to the visually overwhelming and concrete-filled New York City from New Delhi, India, she found solace in parks and gardens and started thinking about how important these places are to city residents' sense of peace. In Searching for Sunshine, Jain follows her curiosity and creativity to provide a vibrant compilation of essays, illustrations, and interviews centered around the simple yet compelling theme of why and how plants and green spaces create such meaning for us. Whether living in a setting that is urban, rural, or somewhere in between, everyone can find enjoyment in the beautiful illustrations and stories gathered here. Featuring conversations with experts and plant-lovers alike, including scientists at the New York Botanical Gardens, groundskeepers at the famed Green-Wood Cemetery, shoppers at the beloved Union Square Greenmarket, a director of NYC Parklands, a florist, and more, Jain's exploration of plants and parks in New York City demonstrates how nature is vital to all experiences of our lives.

She hires a contractor to fix up her house, then realizes it’s her life that needs a renovation … Breanna Delaney is a devoted mother, a loyal sister, and a grieving widow who always thinks of others before herself. But lately, she’s been wanting more. If she can just restore her ramshackle beach house to its former glory, it will be a big step toward taking care of her own needs for a change. Jake Travis, battered by a recent divorce, goes into his job as Breanna’s contractor expecting nothing more than a paycheck. Sure, she’s attractive as hell, but she’s way out of his league. But the more closely he works with her, the more he thinks maybe he has the tools to repair both of their lives. Searching for Sunshine is the fourth book in Linda Seed’s Delaneys of Cambria series.

The New York Times bestselling author and Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean returns with more inspiring stories of people who know how to find light in dark times. While the news is filled with villains and villainy, we do see a few famous heroes now and again. But what about the everyday heroes? The people going out of their way bring a little love into someone else's life? They deserve a time in the spotlight to inspire us all. Life can be tough—but it helps to know other people have come through hard times with a smile on their face. In Make Your Own Sunshine, Janice Dean shares inspiring stories that will lift your spirit and touch your heart. Good people are all around us doing selfless deeds, from a firefighter who bravely battled for his colleague’s health after 9/11 to a good Samaritan who secretly pays for the coffees of everyone in line behind him. You can’t help but smile reading about the teacher who cut her hair to make her student feel better. And you may shed a tear when you hear the story of the dad who never missed writing a napkin note for his daughter, including stashing extra notes in case he lost his batter with cancer. From a young man who makes bow ties for dogs waiting to be adopted to an Uber driver who brightened a new mom’s day by helping her buy baby clothes, the heroes in this story will warm your heart and stick in your mind. Janice has made it her mission to uncover and document these good stories to inspire us and gives us a much-needed boost of optimism. All we have to do is open our minds and our hearts, to look for the light on a cloudy day. Because as she reminds us, if we don’t make our own sunshine—who will?

After nearly 30 years of marriage, she wasn't ready for the brave, new world of on-line dating...It's 2005 and 45-year-old Erica Simpson never expected her husband to die suddenly or to be looking for love on the internet. So much has changed in the decades since she 'dated' and she's having a hard time navigating it all. In her search to re-connect, she finds a cast of characters--winners, losers, and everything in between. From New York to Bermuda, to a small southern town named Pilings, she discovers a lot. But the most important thing she discovers is herself in the aftermath of losing the love of her life.

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My poems tell the journey of my life, from playing in the fields at my country home to dark and sad times going though life. My joy was as great as my despair as you cannot have one without the other. Those I wrote about will live as long as these printed words exist.