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This is the amazing story of who Ebony Magazine dubbed “A Dynamic Duo" and who Black Entertainment Television (BET) named one of the Most Inspirational Stories of 2013—the mother and son who exceeded everyone's expectations and carved their own path to success as the first mother and child to earn their doctorates together, from the same school on the same day. Born to an imprisoned teenager, Vickie lived a good life with her adoptive mother who loved her unconditionally, but whose staunch traditional beliefs about not talking to children about certain realities of life left Vickie vulnerable to boys who knew what to do with a child in a woman's body. Years before she could drive, drink, or vote, Vickie was raising a son and trying to figure out how to break the curse of incarceration and secure a future for her family. Instead of limiting herself to low expectations and becoming a statistic, she became Dr. Vickie McBride.As a small child, Maurice knew that Vickie was his mother, technically. Grandma was really mama, and Vickie was his best friend. Some of his fondest memories are of his childhood before Vickie left home, but some of his worst are of his life with Vickie, miles away from his mama. In Vickie's home, punishment for infractions, both real and imagined, was swift. Eventually, Maurice dropped out of high school, spent time in jail, and had a successful music career. However, the need for a good education grew as his career as a rapper faded. Despite the negative labels, he fought against his past mistakes and became more than anyone had imagined. He became Dr. Maurice McBride.Drs. Vickie and Maurice McBride came from "nowhere" and are "now here," sharing their story of an unbreakable bond and incredible forgiveness that will motivate and inspire people of all ages for years to come.

One of the greatest moments of College Rock in the 1980s, Let It Be had a huge impact on the fans who fell under its spell. For Colin Meloy, growing up in Montana – a state that’s strangely missing from the tour itineraries of almost every band – the album was a lifeline and an inspiration. In this disarming memoir, Meloy lovingly recreates those feverish first years when rock music grips you and never lets go.EXCERPTThe fact that the Replacements had to endure that sort of Midwestern environment while trying to keep up a hard-case punk-rock image really appealed to my predicament. That they had to live through 40 below winters and frozen pipes, while surrounded by what I perceived as being a wholesome cultural backwater, brought the Replacements closer to me, closer to Montana. They seemed like the kind of band that could be practicing in my garage, my basement, and still be crunching out the same indelible music.

Perseverance meets track and field in this mini-memoir and innovative spirituality-fitness ebook by three-time Olympian, Althea Moses. [Irresistibly Fit paperback books are available for purchase at Amazon and directly from the author.] In this instant-international bestseller, Althea Moses shares the story of her fearful coming to America journey to become a record-breaking Olympian. This real champion defied many odds. When Althea was blindsided in her personal life, she had courage to choose faith and exercises to triumph over suffering and pains. With authenticity, will, strength, and humility, Althea overcame it all and her light shines brightly. Learn how affirmations, meditations, prayers, and Ho’oponopono can help you look at your life as fixable, your heart and spirit as repairable, and body temple as a source of strength. Triumph over decades of pain and suffering by strengthening your spirit with effective mind/spirit exercises. Learn the two-day exercises to have a firm-body temple, and the method and nutritional choices to lose weight—and keep it off forever.Irresistibly Fit is the first and only comprehensive mind, spiritual, and physical training guide for women to get results in little time. It’ll help you attain a firm body by wedding the spiritual with the physical. If you've been betrayed, blindsided by a lover, brokenhearted, bullied, put down about your weight and your looks, and disrespected and harassed at work, this book is for you. It provides effective mind/spirit and body exercise routines to help heal and build your spirit and body temple into a rock-solid one. You’ll be in tune with your mind/spirit, and body — and possess optimal health and wellness. You'll become a spiritually strong, sexy, and firm woman everyone admires and no one can resist._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ENDORSEMENTS:“Irresistibly Fit goes far beyond Althea Moses as an Olympian athlete. It is the definition of an Olympian soul! Fierce yet tender, hurt yet undamaged, disciplined yet flexible, famous yet humble, Althea is a trustworthy guide on the path of physical, mental and spiritual transformation. So breathe, open, and let her journey heal and bless your life.” --Michael Bernard Beckwith (Founder, Agape International Spiritual Center and Author of Life Visioning and Spiritual Liberation)“Irresistibly Fit can be a life-changer. The author, Althea Moses, courageously shares her own personal experiences as a testimony to the ways in which spirituality, tenacity, and self-love are essential pillars in the quest for “fitness." Althea's distinctive approach to exercise is, at once, sustainable and goal-oriented. It is a must read for all seeking fitness and positive development.” --Scot Brown (Author of Discourse on Africana Studies)ACKNOWLEDGMENT: MICHAEL BERNARD BECKWITH and SCOT BROWN, thank you very much for reading my manuscript and blessing me with your authentic-inspirational quotes! You've made me smile with immense gratitude and joy. Light, peace and blessingsThanks to every customer who purchased Irresistibly Fit! Thanks for making it an international-bestselling book! Light, peace and blessings

This is the amazing story of who Ebony Magazine dubbed “A Dynamic Duo" and who Black Entertainment Television (BET) named one of the Most Inspirational Stories of 2013—the mother and son who exceeded everyone's expectations and carved their own path to success as the first mother and child to earn their doctorates together, from the same school on the same day. Born to an imprisoned teenager, Vickie lived a good life with her adoptive mother who loved her unconditionally, but whose staunch traditional beliefs about not talking to children about certain realities of life left Vickie vulnerable to boys who knew what to do with a child in a woman's body. Years before she could drive, drink, or vote, Vickie was raising a son and trying to figure out how to break the curse of incarceration and secure a future for her family. Instead of limiting herself to low expectations and becoming a statistic, she became Dr. Vickie McBride. As a small child, Maurice knew that Vickie was his mother, technically. Grandma was really mama, and Vickie was his best friend. Some of his fondest memories are of his childhood before Vickie left home, but some of his worst are of his life with Vickie, miles away from his mama. In Vickie's home, punishment for infractions, both real and imagined, was swift. Eventually, Maurice dropped out of high school, spent time in jail, and had a successful music career. However, the need for a good education grew as his career as a rapper faded. Despite the negative labels, he fought against his past mistakes and became more than anyone had imagined. He became Dr. Maurice McBride. Drs. Vickie and Maurice McBride came from "nowhere" and are "now here," sharing their story of an unbreakable bond and incredible forgiveness that will motivate and inspire people of all ages for years to come.

The essential reference source on children's literature throughout the world. With 1,100 biographical-critical entries and 100 topical articles, written by some 150 contributors, The Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature is the most complete and up-to-date reference source ever produced on the subject. The work covers 150 years of children's literature in many cultures: the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, continental Europe, Israel, Africa, and the Far East. Biographical-critical entries include authors as well as illustrators and artists. The board of advisers, made up of scholars, editor, librarians and artists, have helped to make this encyclopedia even more user-friendly. From Little Red Riding Hood to Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland to the latest online offerings, the world of children's literature is represented and celebrated in this unique survey for scholars, librarians, children's-book authors and illustrators, teachers, parents, and young people.