For author I. M. Enough, self-hatred began at a young age, and he turned to food to escape. He dodged the bottle until his early twenties, but once he began drinking, there was no stopping him. He sacrificed morals, family, and livelihood for the next drink. He combined that with a tortuous relationship that lasted for a decade too long, and became the laughingstock of his own life. The asinine things he did made for captivating stories that lie within the walls of this book. Hiding in Plain Sight shares his story while addressing several misunderstood issues about addiction. Enough touches on alcoholic thinking, a process describing how your brain changes with alcohol. He describes in detail how he beat the ignition interlock device to still drive drunk, and how close he was to becoming a serial killer. All his tales lead to a profound, enthralling, and unexpected ending. By sharing his personal history, Enough hopes to help change your worldview and perhaps make you a little more empathetic to what others are going through. He is proof that anything is possible and that a little hope can go a long way. This personal narrative presents a man’s journey as he overcame alcoholism, obesity, trauma, and codependence.

Standing Up with Ga’axsta’las tells the remarkable story of Jane Constance Cook (1870-1951), a controversial Kwakwaka’wakw leader and activist who lived during a period of enormous colonial upheaval. Working collaboratively, Robertson and Cook’s descendants draw on oral histories and textual records to create a nuanced portrait of a high-ranked woman, a cultural mediator, devout Christian, and aboriginal rights activist who criticized potlatch practices for surprising reasons. This powerful meditation on memory and cultural renewal documents how the Kwagu’l Gixsam have revived their long-dormant clan in the hopes of forging a positive cultural identity for future generations through feasting and potlatching.

SISTERS FROM THE START is an extraordinary story of seven women, all with the names of gems - Pearl, Opal, Emerald, Topaz, Ruby, Sapphire, Peridot - each bearing terrible scars from childhood and previous marriages, which meet and instantaneously see something of themselves in each other. Rapidly developing a firm friendship, they are astounded to discover that they are in fact all sisters. As they discover more about themselves, they run million dollar businesses, and escalate an "I CARE. YOU CARE. WE CARE." campaign to feed, clothe, house, and provide medical care to the poorest, homeless, and unfortunate people of Houston. The awesome power of seven sisters is transversely credence. Do they have magic power like their father, Diamond Hilton? The author's writing style is fluid, engaging the reader in the narrative as it unfolds. The larger than life central characters are vividly depicted, evoking the reader's interest and empathy as they embark on a path to new and fulfilled lives. MY PEN LAY STILL NOT is an upheaval thirty years journey about Cheyenne Phoenix Coyote, the 'Red-haired Gal' of a family with three sets of dark- straight-hair triplets. She suffers many hardships from illness to lost loves to rape to sodomy to lost loves. These uncontrolled circumstances cause Cheyenne heartaches, promiscuity, impaired judgment, and to become manic-depressive. Follow her from three failed marriages to the same man to one-night stands to a pen pal that loves her unconditionally. You will laugh and cry with this fabulous lass as she burns herself to death and rises from the ashes like a Phoenix.

Learn how to facilitate conversations about race in the classroom, and why these discussions are such an important part of our work toward equity and justice. In this helpful book, Danielle Stewart, Martha Caldwell, and Dietra Hawkins cover everything from what you need to know to get started, to facilitation methods and techniques, to how to sustain your work. Drawing on their experience at iChange Collaborative, a group that works with schools across the country, the authors offer a plethora of compelling strategies and examples to help you hone your facilitation skills. Specific topics include the importance of exploring your own identity, how to prepare yourselves and your classrooms for sensitive conversations, how to create class guidelines that create trust and allow vulnerability, and how to deliver explicit instruction in compassionate listening, sharing stories, and giving supportive feedback. The book also discusses the role of affinity groups in strengthening racial identities, building supportive relationships, and enhancing professional practices for educators of color and for race conscious white educators. With the authors' practical advice, educators of all levels of experience and comfort levels will be able to address racial equity in schools or classrooms, so you can do your part to repair harm, educate, and ultimately transform society.

Dive into the uproarious world of office life with K.D. Gudwerck's "WERK" – a sharp, satirical survival guide for young professionals. In this laugh-out-loud journey, Gudwerck demystifies the chaos of the corporate jungle, offering witty insights and comical strategies to navigate its absurdities. From conquering Monday Madness to decoding the caffeine-fueled rituals of Coffee, Caffeine, and Colleagues, Gudwerck transforms mundane office activities into hilarious escapades. Email Escapades takes center stage, turning the inbox battle into a comedic quest from Inbox Zero to Infinity, while Office Jargon 101 hilariously deciphers the cryptic buzzwords of corporate speak. Bosses, Bloopers, and Blunders expose the quirky dynamics of workplace hierarchy, while Fashion Roulette navigates the perplexing world of office dress codes with a comedic twist. Procrastination Station provides playful tips for avoiding derailment, and Surviving Office Parties and Team-Building Torchers turns social events into laugh-out-loud adventures. Desk Yoga and Stress Ball Strategies become essential survival tools, offering quirky approaches to maintain sanity. The Great Escape explores daydreaming techniques during boring meetings, turning dull gatherings into moments of creativity and mental exploration. Gudwerck wraps up the journey by highlighting Humor as a Career Skill, revealing how laughter can be a secret weapon in the professional arena. With wit and practical advice, "WERK" is the ultimate guide for young professionals to not just survive but thrive in the wild and wonderful world of the office jungle. Get ready for a hilarious ride through the absurdities of corporate life, where a well-timed chuckle might just be the key to success!

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Works of Max Beerbohm" by Max Sir Beerbohm. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.