The Fight With In is a compilation of writings from the time I was a teenager up till now in my thirty's. It's about my own way of processing life events and changes that we face on a day to day basis and as well as life changing events and the struggle between the good and the bad with in us all. From my ink to your eyes, enjoy.

This is my upbringing. It is a complete journey of my life living with abusive parents and a family that did not care if I lived or died. I would go day by day not even knowing if I could eat or even go to the doctors. I would face more trials and tribulation than I would think possible. This quote is what I felt most of the time: “I just feel so weird. I can't tell the difference between a lie and the truth. Most memories that are intact, I don't even know if I can trust. I have thought about it a lot. Took time for myself. Yet all it feels like is a void." These feelings would be a long-standing issue for me. I would feel most days depression and some thoughts of ending it entirely. So, this is a struggle for me living and knowing what I have gone through.

From New York Times & USA Today Bestseller, Vi Keeland, comes a sexy new standalone novel. It didn’t matter that the ref called it a clean hit. Nico Hunter would never be the same. Elle has a good life. A job she loves, a great apartment, and the guy she’s been dating for more than two years is a catch and a half. But it’s boring...and she strives to keep it that way. Too many emotions are dangerous. Her own past is living proof of what can happen when you lose control. Then Nico walks into Elle’s office and everything changes...for both of them. But what can the tattooed, hard-bodied MMA fighter and the beautiful and always steady attorney have in common? A lot more than they bargained for. ***Author's note*** THIS IS A STAND-ALONE NOVEL. Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

In 1974 in Kinshasa, Zaïre, two African American boxers were paid five million dollars apiece to fight each other. One was Muhammad Ali, the aging but irrepressible “professor of boxing.” The other was George Foreman, who was as taciturn as Ali was voluble. Observing them was Norman Mailer, a commentator of unparalleled energy, acumen, and audacity. Whether he is analyzing the fighters’ moves, interpreting their characters, or weighing their competing claims on the African and American souls, Mailer’s grasp of the titanic battle’s feints and stratagems—and his sensitivity to their deeper symbolism—makes this book a masterpiece of the literature of sport. Praise for The Fight “Exquisitely refined and attenuated . . . [a] sensitive portrait of an extraordinary athlete and man, and a pugilistic drama fully as exciting as the reality on which it is based.”—The New York Times “One of the defining texts of sports journalism. Not only does Mailer recall the violent combat with a scholar’s eye . . . he also makes the whole act of reporting seem as exciting as what’s occurring in the ring.”—GQ “Stylistically, Mailer was the greatest boxing writer of all time.”—Chuck Klosterman, Esquire “One of Mailer’s finest books.”—Louis Menand, The New Yorker Praise for Norman Mailer “[Norman Mailer] loomed over American letters longer and larger than any other writer of his generation.”—The New York Times “A writer of the greatest and most reckless talent.”—The New Yorker “Mailer is indispensable, an American treasure.”—The Washington Post “A devastatingly alive and original creative mind.”—Life “Mailer is fierce, courageous, and reckless and nearly everything he writes has sections of headlong brilliance.”—The New York Review of Books “The largest mind and imagination [in modern] American literature . . . Unlike just about every American writer since Henry James, Mailer has managed to grow and become richer in wisdom with each new book.”—Chicago Tribune “Mailer is a master of his craft. His language carries you through the story like a leaf on a stream.”—The Cincinnati Post

Our nation faces daunting challenges. Sometimes the threat of terrorism or disaster comes from within. 1) Have you ever wondered who terrorists really are and what motivates them? 2) Are you aware of the measures our government has taken to prevent terrorism? 3) What are the protocols in place to assist when disaster strikes? 4) What part has racism and racial profiling played in antiterrorism? 5) What is Posse Comitatus? The Current Fight Within is a resource for anyone interested in the many facets of how terrorism affects America. It provides answers to many difficult questions to improve readers basic knowledge of major concerns our country faces. America only becomes as strong as the people defending it. You do not have to be in the military, law-enforcement, emergency services or in politics to make America strong. We can all make a difference to protect our nation simply by becoming more educated in antiterrorism. Edward Ackley draws on years of personal experience in antiterrorism, law enforcement, and infantry from his career in the Marine Corps as well as his dedicated service to firefighting, and combines it with sound research to provide this informative, fascinating, easy to read book.

WARNING: This book contains adult language and content. It is for adults only. In Sean Mahoney's world, things are black and white, good or bad, right or wrong, with a healthy dose of good cheer. A hard-working garbage collector from Queens, New York by day, and dedicated college student and acclaimed kick boxer by night, he appears to be an open book. But, in reality, he hides past trauma and emotional pain that threaten to take him under. However, one day, the very thing he abhors becomes too irresistible to pass up--a mature, divorced woman by the name of Treasure Chambers who turns his world upside down. Treasure and Sean's first meeting is full of spirited venom as the sarcastic garbage collector sizes her up in ways she hadn't anticipated. She fights the attraction and his advances, for she has two children from a marriage that burnt to the ground, leaving a hole in her heart that seemed impossible to heal. Over time, socio-economic and racial disparities become the very issues that bring them together. As their feelings for one another grow, they are met with doubt, opposition, judgment, and a call to action to help heal themselves, and each other. Will Sean be able to convince his most precious jewel he is worth taking a chance on as he reveals his true self? A fight within ensues to build trust from the ground up, but will Love win in the end?

Before he was one of the most well-known yoga teachers in North America and an international hip hop artist, MC YOGI was a juvenile delinquent who was kicked out of three schools, sent to live at a group home for at-risk youth, arrested for vandalism, and caught up in a world of drugs,chaos and carelessness. At eighteen, fate brought him to his first yoga class. After discovering yoga, MC YOGI devoted himself to the practice. From traveling to India to study with gurus to living and learning with many American yoga masters, MC YOGI soaked in the knowledge that would revolutionize his entire life and put him on the path to healing, wholeness, and peace. Through technicolor stories of graffiti and guns, mystics and musicians, love, loss, and finding his soul’s purpose, MC YOGI’s journey is saturated in spiritual wisdom, illuminating the potential for transformation within us all.

In this riveting insider's chronicle, legendary Marine General "Brute" Krulak submits an unprecedented examination of U.S. Marines—their fights on the battlefield and off, their extraordinary esprit de corps. Deftly blending history with autobiography, action with analysis, and separating fact from fable, General Krulak touches the very essence of the Corps: what it means to be a Marine and the reason behind its consistently outstanding performance and reputation. Krulak also addresses the most basic but challenging question of all about the Corps: how does it manage to survive—even to flourish—despite overwhelming political odds and, as the general writes, ""an extraordinary propensity for shooting itself in the foot?"" To answer this question Krulak examines the foundation on which the Corps is built, a system of intense loyalty to God, to country, and to other Marines. He also takes a close look at Marines in war, offering challenging accounts of their experiences in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. In addition, he describes the Corps's relationship to other services, especially during the unification battles following World War II, and offers new insights into the decision-making process in times of crisis. First published in hardcover in 1984, this book has remained popular ever since with Marines of every rank.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Your playbook to becoming who God created you to be: a man who knows how to fight for what's right. Pastor, bestselling author, husband, and father Craig Groeschel helps you uncover who you really are--a powerful man with the heart of a warrior. With God's help, you'll find strength to fight the battles you know you must win: the ones that determine the state of your heart, the quality of your marriage, and the spiritual health of those you love most. Groeschel examines the life of Samson--a strong man with glaring weaknesses. Like many men, Samson taunted his enemy and rationalized his sins. The good news is God's grace is greater than your worst sin. By looking at Samson's life, you will . . . Learn to defeat the demons that make strong men weak. Tap into a strength you never knew was possible. And become who God made you to be--a man who knows how to fight for what's right. Don't just fight like a man. Fight like a man of God. For God's sake . . . FIGHT! Spanish edition also available, as well as a video study and study guide.

Insulted in front of peers, the main character must decide how to deal with her situation by choosing between the "Powerless" and "Powerful" fight. She unknowingly chooses the "Powerless" path where she encounters a series of consequences resulting in self-doubt and feelings of helplessness. As our protagonist begins to accept self-defeat, friends encourage her to fight in a different way and model how to focus on Feelings, Identity, Goals, Healthy Coping, and Thoughts (FIGHT) when faced with a difficult situation. The story concludes with the main character re-considering her options and responding to a final question: "Which fight will you choose?" In addition to presenting a relatable plot, The Fight features diverse characters, representative illustrations, and reflection questions to assist readers with relating key messages to their real-world experiences. The Fight is a one-of-a-kind resource encouraging proactive, intentional conversation about the problems, referred to as "fights," youth will face in life and development of important skills that can help them navigate difficult situations with self-confidence and growth mindsets. This book is ideal for use with youth ages 9-16 and will be available