Books with author J.K. Miller

Reinvent yourself as a woman of influence―and become the leader you were meant to beHave you ever felt like your organization’s best-kept secret? Are you the go-to person for work that downplays your potential? Do you want to hone your leadership skills while still staying true to who you are? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or if your reputation as a standout contributor is not translating into career advancement, Woman of Influence is for you. With more than two decades of experience working with hundreds of thousands of women and clients including eBay, GM, Microsoft, and more, Be Leaderly CEO Jo Miller has the strategies, stories, and research to help women shift their focus from doing to leading. In Woman of Influence, she provides a practical, hands-on roadmap that walks you through 9 specific steps to build your brand, establish your legacy, and thrive. Each step is reinforced with self-assessments, inspiring exercises, and checklists that have been road-tested by tens of thousands of professional women.

Nineteen years ago, on the island kingdom of Garlin, a girl was born. With charred skin as rough as rock, Vala was instantly feared. For how could one be scorched by magic when it had perished ages before?Recognizing an asset, the royal family welcomed her on their Guard. Her detail: the prince.To watch. To protect. She has grown with him, lives her life for him. When the high kingdom’s princess comes to assess the prince, assassins of rival courtiers come to claim his life. One nearly succeeds in his mission. But with shadowy movements and charred skin like her own, Vala knows he is not like the rest.As threats to the prince continue and questions about Vala’s life begin to rise, she faces a fear worse than fire or water, worse even than losing him. She fears finding out who she truly is.

What are the Most Dangerous Animals in the World?Most animals are cute, but some can be deadly to both humans and prey. That is why it is better to admire them from a distance! In "33 Dangerous Animals of the World" your child will get a captivating, fact-based guide that is filled with stunning photographs and information on the dangerous and deadly animals that can be found all over the globe. Each of these 33 profiles contain an animal photograph with a caption and detailed facts. Not only will your child learn about each creature's origin, he or she will also get fun facts that will make it easy to remember every creature. These pictures come from professional stock photography sites. That means they are crisp-clear on both the black & white Kindle and the full color Kindle.Furthermore, children of all ages (even adults) will love the answers to these animal-specific questions:Box Jellyfish (How many stinging cells does it have?)Tasmanian Devil (Why is this cute critter so cranky?)Hippopotamus (Why do people fear this massive vegetarian?)Black Mamba Snake (Is it shy or extremely dangerous?)Blue Ringed Octopus (Why should you avoid this tiny creature?)Piranha fish (When are they deadly to humans?)Brazilian Wandering Spider (How is it the deadliest spider?)Poison Dart Frog (How does it use bright colors to protect itself?)Saltwater Crocodile (Is it a man-eater?)Want to learn more?Scroll to the page and buy this book now......Then you will turn "reading time" into fun time!

In the wake of death and betrayal, Vala flees the island of Garlin with Xavyn in search of the truth about her identity. To find the answers they seek, they must first cross The Divide—a mass of cloud and fog that has separated human lands from the rest of the world for hundreds of years. As they pass through what is meant to kill all who draw near, a surge of magic emerges, bringing death to some and more power to others. In turn, The Divide is weakened, the fog dissolving enough to reveal what lies beyond, reigniting thoughts of war between sides.But the imminent collapse of The Divide isn’t the only thing concerning Vala and Xavyn. They discover what Vala needs the most is also what the Islain queen had been searching for—a feather. Not only could it help prevent war, it could restore Vala’s immortality despite all she has forgotten. Though there are others also searching, waiting for magic to return, prepared to risk it all for the same immortal goal.

Winner of the 2017 Andre Norton Award for Outstanding Young Adult Science Fiction or Fantasy Book!“Funny, haunting, beautiful, relentless, and powerful, The Art of Starving is a classic in the making.”—Book RiotMatt hasn’t eaten in days. His stomach stabs and twists inside, pleading for a meal, but Matt won’t give in. The hunger clears his mind, keeps him sharp—and he needs to be as sharp as possible if he’s going to find out just how Tariq and his band of high school bullies drove his sister, Maya, away.Matt’s hardworking mom keeps the kitchen crammed with food, but Matt can resist the siren call of casseroles and cookies because he has discovered something: the less he eats the more he seems to have . . . powers. The ability to see things he shouldn’t be able to see. The knack of tuning in to thoughts right out of people’s heads. Maybe even the authority to bend time and space. So what is lunch, really, compared to the secrets of the universe?Matt decides to infiltrate Tariq’s life, then use his powers to uncover what happened to Maya. All he needs to do is keep the hunger and longing at bay. No problem. But Matt doesn’t realize there are many kinds of hunger…and he isn’t in control of all of them.A darkly funny, moving story of body image, addiction, friendship, and love, Sam J. Miller’s debut novel will resonate with any reader who’s ever craved the power that comes with self-acceptance.

Joy doesn’t like to eat spaghetti and meatballs. To be perfectly honest, Joy doesn’t like to eat anything but junk food. Well, it’s dinnertime and guess what’s on the menu? You got it, spaghetti and meatballs! Follow Joy as she tries to avoid eating her most dreaded foods and eat what she loves instead, while her mom comes up with an idea to help fix Joy’s meal-time problem.

What are the Most Endangered Animals in the World?Many animals are about to become extinct. In a few years, some will forever disappear from our planet. This book profiles the most interesting of these endangered animals! In "33 Endangered Animals of the World" your child will get a fun, fact-based look at these rare animals. Each of these 33 profiles contain an animal photograph with a caption and detailed facts. Plus there is a hyperlink where you can check out more animal pictures. Not only will your child learn about each creature's origin, he or she will also get fun facts that will make it easy to remember every creature. These pictures come from professional stock photography sites. That means they are crisp-clear on both the black & white Kindle and the full color Kindle.Furthermore, children of all ages (even adults) will love the answers to these questions about these endangered animals:Kakapo (Why do people name each of these parrots?)Galapagos Penguin (What is happening to its natural habitat?)Blue Whale (Why is it the world's largest animal in danger?)Snow Leopard (Where can you find this elusive big cat?)Black Spider Monkey (How can you tell this type of spider monkey apart from others?)Black-Footed Ferret (How was this critter reintroduced back into the wild?)Whale Shark (Is it a whale or a shark?)Hawaiian Monk Seal (How many are left in the waters of Hawaii?)Saola (Why is it so rare?)Want to learn more?Scroll to the page and buy this book now......Then you will turn "reading time" into fun time!

*This is NOT a standalone. It is the followup to The Line That Binds*While searching for answers involving Stockton Estate's stone well, Ben Shadows and LJ Wayde discover one truth: the curse is real. Unfortunately, that truth has LJ facing the same fate that's been tied to her bloodline for generations. The curse has given her the ability to help others conquer their greatest weaknesses, but it comes with a torturous price. As the rush of helping people starts to outweigh the pain of the consequences, LJ moves toward acceptance. She considers it a gift, a chance to make up for the way she treated people in the past. Ben pushes on to find an end to the curse despite LJ's reluctance. He fears the real consequences are far worse than LJ's current symptoms, possibly linked to her Aunt Janine's memory loss. His love drives his need to protect her, even if it means hiding the next piece of the well's mystery. When LJ finds what Ben has kept secret, she may never forgive him.Will he lose her heart before he can save her mind?**Recommended mature YA for mild language and mild sexual content.**

What are the Cutest Animals in the World?All children love adorable looking animals. But do they know which ones are the cutest? In "33 Cute Animals of the World" your child will get a captivating, fact-based guide that is filled with stunning photographs and information on adorable animals that can be found all over the globe. Each of these 33 profiles contain an animal photograph with a caption and detailed facts. Not only will your child learn about each creature's origin, he or she will also get fun facts that will make it easy to remember every creature. These pictures come from professional stock photography sites. That means they are crisp-clear on both the black & white Kindle and the full color Kindle.Furthermore, children of all ages (even adults) will love the answers to these animal-specific questions:Silky Sifaka (How many are left in the world?)Pudu (Is it the smallest deer?)Ladybug (Why does it play dead?)Dumbo Octopus (Why is it called Dumbo?)Red Rock Crabs (Why is this crustacean cute?)Red Panda Bear (How is it different from other Pandas?)Red-Eyed Tree Frog (How many colors does it have?)Pygmy Marmoset (Is it the smallest monkey?)Three-Toed Sloth (Where can you find it?)Want to learn more?Scroll to the page and buy this book now......Then you will turn "reading time" into fun time!