Step into Your Prime: A Journey of Transformation, Independence, and Style Welcome to the decade where you truly come into your own. Fabulous, Fearless, and Thirty is not just a book; it's a revelation that will guide you through the exhilaration and complexities of your thirties. With warmth, wisdom, and wit, this guide is your invitation to a fabulous life filled with confidence, style, and independence. Transformative Confidence Begin your journey by breaking free from the chains of the past and stepping into a profound sense of self-esteem and worth. Discover the art of celebrating your achievements and setting the foundation for a lifetime of confidence. It's time to see yourself as the embodiment of the new sexy: powerful, poised, and positively fearless. Create Your Peaceful Sanctum Delve into the pleasures of homemaking tailored for the modern woman. From selecting that perfect piece that speaks to your soul to mastering the delicate art of making your space a sanctuary, find joy in curating tranquility and style within your home. Embrace Power Dressing Unlock the secrets of using fashion as armor. Power dressing in your thirties is about identifying your unique style that screams confidence while understanding the subtle, yet powerful, language of clothes. It's more than fashion; it's your unspoken narrative. Navigate Financial Independence with Ease Step into the realm of smart financial decisions and investments that promise a future of independence and security. Learn how to balance your ambitions with your passion, ensuring that your bank account flourishes along with your spirit. Cherish Your Body, Cultivate Relationships, and More From nurturing health and wellness to cultivating meaningful relationships, every chapter of your life deserves attention and intention. Whether it's embracing the adventure of motherhood, finding passion in your career, or taking the world by storm through travel, Fabulous, Fearless, and Thirty offers wisdom for every aspect of your vibrant life. With actionable advice, heartfelt anecdotes, and a touch of humor, this book is your comprehensive guide to thriving in your thirties. Embrace this transformative decade with open arms and a fearless heart. Your fabulous journey starts now.

Like the instant classic The Last American Man, Fearless is the story of a remarkable individual who accepts no personal limits—including fear. Freya Hoffmeister, a forty-six-year-old former sky diver, gymnast, marksman, and Miss Germany contestant, left her twelve-year-old son behind to paddle alone and unsupported around Australia—a year-long adventure that virtually every expert guaranteed would get her killed. She planned not only to survive the 9,420-mile trip through huge, shark-infested seas, but to do it faster than the only other paddler who did it. As journalist and expert kayaker Joe Glickman details the voyage of this Teutonic force of nature, he captures interminable days on the water and nights camped out on deserted islands; hair-raising encounters with crocs and great white sharks; and the daring 300-mile open-ocean crossing that shaved three weeks off her trip. For 332 days Glickman followed Freya’s journey on her blog—along with a far-flung audience of awestruck, even lovesick, groupies—as she took on one terrifying ordeal after the next. In the end, he says, “her vanity and pigheadedness paled next to her nearly superhuman ability to master fear and persevere.”

From the bestselling author Jessie Keane comes Fearless, a gripping thriller featuring two women who will do anything to win the man they love in the thrilling backdrop of London's underworld. Josh Flynn is the king of the bare-knuckle gypsy fighters. His reputation is un-blemished; his fist a deadly weapon. Claire Milo has always loved Josh, they were destined to be together from the day they met. Two gypsy lovers with their whole lives ahead of them. If only Josh would find a different way of earning a living instead of knocking the living daylights out of another man in the boxing ring. One day, she knew something really bad was going to happen. She could feel it . . . Shauna Everett always wanted what she couldn’t have, and nobody, especially Claire Milo was going to stand in her way. She’s had her eye on Josh Flynn for years and she knew just how to get him. With an insatiable desire to win at any cost, will Shauna dethrone Claire, or will Claire smell the danger before it's too late? In a world ruled by violence, crime and backstreet brawls, only one woman will win, but how low is she prepared to go to achieve that goal?

" In "Dave Fearless and the Cave of Mystery" by Roy Rockwood, join the daring and resourceful Dave Fearless on an exciting expedition into the depths of a mysterious cave. This thrilling tale follows Dave as he unravels ancient secrets, faces treacherous challenges, and uncovers the truth hidden within the enigmatic cavern. As Dave Fearless ventures into the Cave of Mystery, readers are transported to a world of suspense and adventure. With his quick thinking and bravery, Dave navigates through perilous obstacles, solves intricate puzzles, and confronts unexpected dangers lurking in the shadows. Roy Rockwood's storytelling captivates readers with its sense of mystery and intrigue, keeping them on the edge of their seats as they join Dave Fearless on his quest for discovery. Through the journey, readers witness the power of courage, determination, and intellect in overcoming obstacles and unraveling the secrets of the past. Join Dave Fearless as he delves into the depths of the Cave of Mystery, exploring its dark corners, deciphering ancient clues, and unearthing the truth that lies within its confines."

**Longlisted for the Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize in Nonfiction (2023)** **An Amazon EDITOR'S PICK for BEST BOOKS OF 2023 SO FAR in BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR and HISTORY** **An Amazon EDITOR'S PICK for BEST BOOKS OF THE MONTH (March 2023)** **A Bookshop.Org EDITOR'S PICK (March 2023)** “This is the story of one of the boldest women in American history: self-made millionaire, a celebrity in her era, a woman beloved by her patients and despised by the men who wanted to control them.” An industrious immigrant who built her business from the ground up, Madame Restell was a self-taught surgeon on the cutting edge of healthcare in pre-Gilded Age New York, and her bustling “boarding house” provided birth control, abortions, and medical assistance to thousands of women—rich and poor alike. As her practice expanded, her notoriety swelled, and Restell established her-self as a prime target for tabloids, threats, and lawsuits galore. But far from fading into the background, she defiantly flaunted her wealth, parading across the city in designer clothes, expensive jewelry, and bejeweled carriages, rubbing her success in the faces of the many politicians, publishers, fellow physicians, and religious figures determined to bring her down. Unfortunately for Madame Restell, her rise to the top of her field coincided with “the greatest scam you’ve never heard about”—the campaign to curtail women’s power by restricting their access to both healthcare and careers of their own. Powerful, secular men—threatened by women’s burgeoning independence—were eager to declare abortion sinful, a position endorsed by newly-minted male MDs who longed to edge out their feminine competition and turn medicine into a standardized, male-only practice. By unraveling the misogynistic and misleading lies that put women’s lives in jeopardy, Wright simultaneously restores Restell to her rightful place in history and obliterates the faulty reasoning underlying the very foundation of what has since been dubbed the “pro-life” movement. Thought-provoking, character-driven, boldly written, and feminist as hell, Madame Restell is required reading for anyone and everyone who believes that when it comes to women’s rights, women’s bodies, and women’s history, women should have the last word.

Elizabeth Cobbs traces the American quest for gender equality back to the Revolution, when the founding principle of equality became a battering ram against hierarchy. These are stories of American women, famous and obscure, who struggled in public and private to secure new rights, defend their freedom, and gain control over their own lives.

When a young engineer moves into a new home with his wife and children, he is intrigued by the respect and admiration the neighbours show for the retired doctor living next door. But despite the overwhelming love, the old man seems to be neglected and all alone. Why does he live alone? Why does he take the dramatic evening walk to the park? Why does he sit only at one particular bench? After a chance meeting with the Old Man, he gleefully accepts an invitation to join him in his famous study. There, he decodes the man’s puzzling past. Amazed by the mindboggling experiences from the old man’s memories and heart-wrenching tales, his metamorphosis is complete – from a neighbour to a companion, a student, and then a son. FEARLESS AND FREE is the tale of how a lonely old man’s life opens up a box of motivation for his young admirer, encouraging him and the readers to live every moment to the fullest.

This classic reprint evokes a city steeped in the traditions and idiosyncrasies of three cultures--French, Spanish, and American. Known widely as one of Louisiana's great writers, Lyle Saxon documented many of the quirks and mysteries of New Orleans. His narratives include a vivid picture of Mardi Gras as seen through the eyes of a young boy, a brief history of the city, and accounts of strange and remarkable events, including the great Mississippi flood of 1927, the year of the great plague, and a voodoo cult ceremony. By any standards, New Orleans is a unique city, and Saxon depicts it unadorned, with all its flaws and glories.

A journey back through the music, madness, and unparalleled freedom of an era of change-the '70s-as told through the life of ultra-fabulous superstar Sylvester Imagine a pied piper singing in a dazzling falsetto, wearing glittering sequins, and leading the young people of the nation to San Francisco and on to liberation where nothing was straight-laced or old-fashioned. And everyone, finally, was welcome-to come as themselves. This is not a fairy tale. This was real, mighty real, and disco sensation Sylvester was the piper. Joshua Gamson-a Yale-trained pop culture expert-uses him, a boy who would be fabulous, to lead us through the story of the '70s when a new era of change liberated us from conformity and boredom. Gamson captures the exuberant life, feeling, energy, and fun of a generation's wonderful, magical waking up-from the parties to the dancing and music. The story begins with a little black boy who started with nothing but a really big voice. We follow him from the Gospel chorus to the glory days in the Castro where a generation shook off its shame as Sylvester sang and began his rise as part of a now-notorious theatrical troup called the Cockettes. Celebrity, sociology, and music history mingle and merge around this endlessly entertaining story of a singer who embodied the freedom, spirit, and flamboyance of a golden moment in American culture.

From the age of six until her adolescent years, author Yolanda Hill experienced inappropriate behavior from men she trusted. It fostered feelings of insecurity, guilt, shame, fear, and depression. These experiences escalated into shameful behavior. It took what felt like a lifetime to recover from these negative experiences to tell her story in Pretty Black. Hill shares her journey to her “pretty black” moment and tells how she discovered the truth, beauty, grace, and strength that was within her from the beginning. She narrates how she connected the dots as a young girl who lost touch with her biological father and experienced the same loss with her stepfather, revealing how this affected her adolescent years both positively and negatively. Pretty Black serves to help mothers and fathers understand the importance of a healthy bond between a daughter and her daddy. That bond helps a daughter make healthy decisions about her future relationships. Through this story, you’ll discover the God-given strengths within the writer and how God has so beautifully designed her to become His vessel of honor. Know there are detours along the way, but faith and persistence bring her to God’s expected end.