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Bigger Than Jussie: The Disturbing Need For A Modern-Day Lynching

When Jussie Smollett took Bola Osundairo under his wing, grooming him for greater roles in Hollywood, the UNTHINKABLE happens… Bola Osundairo couldn’t believe his luck when actor, Jussie Smollett, took an interest in him. He barely knew the man when he was hired to be an extra on the hit show Empire. Within a short time, thanks to Jussie’s assistance, Bola became a stand-in. His star was on the rise. Ola Osundairo became an extra on Empire before Bola. Soon he was in a picture with the creator of the show that was posted on Instagram. His acting career was blasting off. When Jussie asks for a favor, Bola is only too happy to help. At first, when he heard Jussie’s plan, he thought it was a joke. Why would Jussie need a modern-day lynching? Jussie assured him things like this were normal in Hollywood. When Jussie asked if Bola knew of someone who could help, Bola knew his brother, Ola, would be perfect. Things didn’t go as planned, at least the brothers didn’t think so. Ola was instructed by Jussie to place one of the ‘props’, a rope made into a noose, around Jussie’s neck. But that didn’t happen. Ola got spooked and ran off before doing so. When word got out about the modern-day lynching, the brothers learned when Jussie reported the ‘crime’ he wore the noose. Why did he put the noose around his own neck? No man would ever willingly put a noose on themselves, much less a black man! Suddenly, Bola and Ola find themselves outcasts in Hollywood, dropped by a major casting agency, and their lives totally turned upside down. Who are Ola and Bola Osundairo? They are so much more than the ‘attackers’ in Jussie’s modern-day lynching hoax. Get to know the American-Nigerian brothers. Find out why Jussie knew Bola would agree to help him before he ever asked him to. The truth of this hoax comes to light through text messages, emails, and never-before-seen evidence that removes all doubt of the brother's involvement and explains why Bola and Ola agreed to take on this role. Was Jussie really trying to help the Osundairo brothers, or was he preparing them for the acting role that would prevent them from ever acting again? Take a deep dive into the Smollett case, with a special emphasis on the biographical elements. As Bola and Ola strive to rise from the ashes, they are troubled by unanswered questions which leads to their quest for the truth. What they learn brings to light one controversial question that when combined with historical facts leaves one to think, was there a political need for modern-day lynching? Was the real motive Bigger Than Jussie?

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Bola and Ola Play a Prank

Who wants to play a prank? Brothers, Bola, and Ola do! They play them on their siblings and their other family members. Sometimes the pranks don’t go the way they thought they would. When they are older, the brothers agree to help a friend with a prank. What happens when the prank goes wrong? Will the police be called?

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Just Live

On October 10, 1997, Jeff Morris attempted suicide for the first time. Over the next decade, Jeff would attempt five more times and think about suicide more times than he could count. Mental illness cost Jeff his career and his marriage, but it did not cost him his life. This book was written to help others like Jeff who have dealt with serious mental illness learn from what he has been through in his life.

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Blessed by God Led by the Spirit

The sequel to Thank You Lord for the Privilege delves more deeply into the day-to-day workings of God moving in the life of one of His servants. This same God also works through the lives of others (church leaders, relatives, and worldwide friends), to support and encourage the author throughout the decades of her life. Through this memoir, we also are taken along to tour many countries in the world, as she shares her travel experiences and highlights.

Deferment

What if Americans grew tired of constant political party rivalries? What if an Independent offered true change and was elected? What if the new President had dirt on all Congress people and judges and could control them? What if financial burdens were lifted off the people and they became prosperous while the President disabled Congress and the courts to shells of their former selves? What if he became President for life, a dictator? Would the distracted people notice? What if one man did notice? Could one man change the course of history?

Spit

Jessica Louise Chrisman wishes the summer of 1963 would never end. Entering Stevenston’s shared Junior/Senior High this fall scares the oxfords off her twisted foot. According to her best friend Allie, it will be a whole new wonderful romantic world. But Jessie has her doubts. She would rather play side yard baseball clear through December.

The Fence

Max Miller, a nineteen-year-old Civil War reenactor is a college freshman in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Max is looking forward to four years of normal college life, but his time spent at school turns out to be anything but normal. He meets an eighteen-year-old Mennonite girl, which results in the loss of his part-time job. He also finds himself in danger of being sued and suffers numerous injuries from an attack. Two men in his life, a college roommate and a wealthy Mennonite farmer are making Max’s life very stressful but then he discovers the fence and things are not what they seem to be.

The Round and Round Truck

It’s Jake’s birthday and he can’t wait to go to the toy store to pick out his gift. He knows exactly what he wants, a Round and Round Truck. What happens when no one at the toy store knows what he is talking about?

Deception & Consequences

Aria is strong enough to survive the mounting dangers alone but grateful she doesn’t have to.

“I’m not going looking for a fight, but I’m not going to back down from one either.” ~ Aria

“I’ve been wondering for a while now what you would look like right before I kissed you.” ~ Mac

Meeting Simon Longoria on the beach in St. Lucia seemed like a dream come true. For Aria Donaldson it was the vacation of a lifetime complete with sand, sun, and lots of raw, adventurous sex. At the time, Aria had no idea that her encounter with Simon would entwine her with Deuce Halprin, a sinister man determined to destroy her family. When an ominous dream from her childhood begins playing out in real life, Aria is convinced that Simon is somehow involved, and her real nightmare begins.

In the midst of unimaginable danger, Aria meets her guardian angel, her soulmate, her lover— Mac Brunner. As Aria and Mac’s romance heats up, Aria discovers that she is at the center of a nasty family feud that goes back a generation. Aria and Mac now must uncover the family secrets that Deuce Halprin is determined to protect. Haunted by the deception lurking in her past, Aria faces its consequences and finds herself caught between the life she always knew and the reality she must face.

The Adventures of Taz: Taz Goes for A Ride

Join Taz (J.P.’s Service Dog) as she heads out on the road to adventure! Taz and her friends take on their first of many adventures in The Adventures of Taz: Taz Goes for a Ride. As a service dog, Taz provides support for J.P. and the stories of her adventures will provide the same for our young readers as Taz takes on new challenges in each of her new tales. In The Adventures of Taz: Taz Goes for a Ride, she takes a ride to the dog park to meet up with her friends. Going to new places can be really scary sometimes, but it opens the possibility of meeting some new and exciting friends! Come along with Taz as she heads out on the road to a new adventure!

Houdini the cat

Having a cat is great except when it is a magic cat that disappears all of the time. Discover where Houdini goes when he vanishes.

I Was Ten Years Old When I Went for A Walk

Diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, John Anderson shares his uplifting story of God's constant gifts and how we need to keep our eyes and hearts open to them, especially during times of trial. John faces his diagnosis with his loving family, friends, and God's presence each day.

Moringa Matters

Moringa Matters! The title begs the obvious question, “WHY?” Why have you likely never heard of Moringa? What is this five-thousand-year-old panacea plant? Why did it go missing and vanish from the nutritional horizon? Of course, the most practical question is why is it so critical that we NOW get this plant into our bodies in the most bioavailable enzymatically form possible? The answer is obvious. The food chain has been broken, and whether it has been done deliberately or not, the fact remains that it is. As Dr. Fisher opines, “we have a good idea what are the factors in major diseases and the solutions to these are absent from our food chain.” The Monsanto lawsuit finding emphasizes this imperative. Moringa Oleifera may, in fact, be the world’s best kept nutritional secret. Moringa oleifera may be the world’s most phytonutrient dense plant ever discovered. Moringa Matters because it may be the plant that possesses the ability to positively transform the current status of health and decrease the incidence of disease around the world. Moringa Matters because your life and health matter, as do the lives and health of your loved ones. Moringa Matters because this plant was a gift from our wise and loving Creator and perhaps there has never been such a time as this when it was more desperately needed.

Rich Herrin A Head Coach Ahead of His Time

The story of how Rich Herrin spent his life influencing young lives and transforming a small coal mining community into a basketball powerhouse.

Doug Collins (NBA Coach, '72 Olympian): "When I was growing up...I wanted to be Coach Herrin. Think about it...He was tough, fair, and honest. I never heard him say a swear word...he was just a good Christian man. I wanted a family like Coach Herrin...a wife like Sue. I wanted to coach and teach and give back like Coach Herrin." Rich Yunkus (Georgia Tech All-Time Leading Scorer): "Coach Herrin never expected anything out of you that he didn't expect himself. He had an unbelievable work ethic and led by example. He cared for you as a person and not just an athlete." Dick Corn (Pinckneyville High School Coaching Legend ): "As great a coach as he was and as passionate as he was toward basketball...his greatest achievements were as a husband, dad, grandfather and dearest friend to many."

Sailing Into the Light

There is no better time to read a story to a friend or a loved one than when they are leaving this body and making their transition into the next Life. It is a time that can frighten us or fill us with sadness for our impending loss. If we can fill our hearts and minds with loving words and images of a Life beyond this Life, it can soothe us and the dear one we wish to help on their journey. Don’t wait to read a eulogy after your Loved One is gone. Read a short story—a metaphor—inspired by a poem almost 200 years old. A sailing ship leaves the shore and as well-wishers shout their goodbyes, those on a distant shore chime their welcome. Ease the journey of anyone you care about by reading Sailing into the Light aloud to them.

Selfish is a Superpower

In a powerful twist, Jessica Dennehy demonstrates that getting SELFISH can enable you to fearlessly pursue your happiness, create a dynamic brand, and live the life of your dreams. Discover how you can dominate in business, family, and finance all by embracing the fact that Selfish is a Superpower.

The Greatness Chair Solution

Are you a parent, teacher or therapist who is overwhelmed by the challenges faced in guiding children despite your best efforts? Do you find it hard to handle your own reactions in the face of intense children? Are you trying to stay connected despite physical and emotional exhaustion? Or are you just looking for a way to notch up your success?

The Greatness Chair Solution: A Guidebook for Parents and Teachers is a revolutionary eight-week program to bring out the unique strengths of children and adults with a simple yet profound set of skills based on positive psychology, neuroscience, somatic experience, and the emerging field of neurocardiology. This is a fun, interactive method that is strength-based and meets the objectives of social-emotional learning, so vital for success in today's world. Weekly activities for both children and parents/teachers rapidly build stronger relationships, inner emotional strength, and resilience.

The Stoic Cop

There's no doubt that law enforcement comes with its immense stress. Sometimes it feels like our world is nothing but chaos; chaos at home due to stressors at work, chaos at work due to the stressors at home, but mainly the chaos we make for ourselves from unnecessary, falsely perceived stress. But what if you could control all that by simply adopting the virtues of the stoic philosophy? Stoicism teaches how to find inner peace amid the chaos of our perceived external world. With a mixture of stoic aphorisms and personal stories, The Stoic Cop explains how it is possible to handle the daily stress and chaos of law enforcement with a little mind control. Learn to bridge the gap between police and citizen relationships, deal with difficult people, navigate department politics, and more. Learn to control your perceptions, opinions, and emotions and become a better, more virtuous police officer. Most importantly, control your perceived chaos.

Walking My Ass Off

If you have ever failed at a diet this book is for you. If you have struggled to lose weight, inches, or tone, your struggle is over. Losing weight does not have to be costly or complicated. It's not a war...it's walking. Something you already know how to do.

Why Israel

“The idea of Israel as a nation is an emotionally charged topic. The mere mention of its name can easily set off demonstrations, sometimes resulting in violence and even all-out war. But Why Israel? What is it about this tiniest of countries sitting in the midst of massive Middle Eastern nations that constantly seems to keep the world sitting on the edge of its seat? How did it get there, and for what purpose does it exist? These are age-old questions this book seeks to answer. It is not an attempt to solve any current political, religious, or social perplexities, nor a desire to advocate on behalf of Jews, Palestinians, or Christians living in the region. No, what you are about to read is simply an honest attempt to explain from the Bible how, and why, Israel appears continually in world affairs and conflicts.” “Though never mentioned specifically in the Bible, the Star of David is recognized universally as the insignia for modern Judaism. Today it is a symbol of great pride among the Hebrew people, but during War World II Adolf Hitler forced Jews to wear it as a “badge of shame” designed to racially profile their identities. The First Zionist Congress in 1897 chose the star as the central emblem for the flag of the future State of Israel. Just 51 years later the new nation of Israel was born on May 14, 1948, thus establishing the first Jewish state in nearly 2,000 years. But where did Israel come from? And what is the significance of their reappearance on the world’s political and religious stage? In his book WHY ISRAEL? author Keavin Hayden takes his readers on a spiritual journey through time, uncovering the history of this ancient people, and demonstrating how the existence of Israel will affect the future of everyone living on our planet.”

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Eunice has had a good life. As a child she enjoyed family life on a farm. Having seven siblings, they always had someone to do things with. They lived in a good neighborhood. They knew all our neighbors and visited them regularly and they helped them with butchering cows and pigs for their meat supply. They helped in the summer with threshing wheat and filling the silo with ground corn for the animals in the winter. Going to high school was a challenge and Eunice had many friends and good teachers. She worked for her Home Economics teacher baby sitting and cleaning.

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Bigger Than Jussie: The Disturbing Need For A Modern-Day Lynching

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