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March 1976: St Constance, a tiny Caribbean village on the island of Black Conch, at the start of the rainy season. A fisherman sings to himself in his pirogue, waiting for a catch but attracts a sea-dweller he doesn't expect. Aycayia, a beautiful young woman cursed by jealous wives to live as a mermaid, has been swimming the Caribbean Sea for centuries. And she is entranced by this man David and his song.

Learn the history and surrounding beliefs, as well as practices and spirits and saints of African American Hoodoo.

succumbing to all-consuming bloodlust. Her most challenging contract yet: restore order to the gang-ridden city of Easy in post-World War 3 America. To succeed, she must manipulate the gangs into turning against each other while grappling with her own demons and a growing attraction to the sociopathic second-in-command of Easy's most ruthless gang.

Umbanda: The Religion of Brazil explores this remarkable Brazilian tradition founded in the early 1900s by psychic medium Zelio Fernandino de Moraes. It introduces the fundamental beliefs and practices of this religion of approximately 500,000 practitioners, many of whom now identify as Catholic.

Love never arrives alone. It comes with history… and consequences. Katrina Jenkins has always trusted her heart until it leads her straight into the arms of Furious Moore, a man whose presence is as powerful as the secrets he refuses to reveal. Their chemistry is undeniable. Their connection feels fate-written. But something in his eyes tells her he’s been here before… with someone she never expected. As Katrina falls deeper into a world of luxury, passion, and unspoken truths, pieces of her past begin to surface pieces that don’t match the life she thought she knew. And the closer ...

Professor Simon Cross and his assistant, Elizabeth West, thought their time traveling days were over. That's before they stumble across a World War II photograph -- with missing time traveler, Evan Eldridge, injured and in desperate need of help. They find Evan in 1942 London, ill and not quite sure what's happened. He remembers only one thing with crystal clarity -- the whereabouts of an artifact Hitler believes can win the war. That's information every Nazi spy in the country would kill to know.

Everyone deserves to be seen, soothed, and understood. This podcast is here to light your path on the healing journey, offering empathy and hope along the way. Through conversations with trauma experts, w'ell share insights and practical support to help you heal and move forward.Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only and should not be considered as legal advice.This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical and mental health advice. Guest view's do not necessarily reflect that of the host or podcast. As an amazon affiliate, when you make a purchase, I receive a...

Growing up in the small town of Boiling Springs, North Carolina, in the 70’s and 80’s, Linda believes that she is profoundly different from everyone else, including the members of her own family. “What I know about you, little girl, would break you in two” are the cruel, mysterious last words that Linda’s grandmother ever says to her.

Are you fascinated by the subject of voodoo? Did you know that it’s much more than it is portrayed in the media? Would you like to learn more about it? Voodoo holds a place in our psyche like few other religions or beliefs and is something that has been misunderstood by people through many generations. Far more than sticking pins in dolls, as is often depicted in films and books, Louisiana voodoo has a rich history that is as exciting as it is complex.

Jade thinks the grass is greener on the other side. But what she will find out is: Everything That Glitters Ain’t Gold!! Having it rough in the streets of Holly Grove, Jade had hopes and dreams. He became her main focus after meeting and falling in love with Tarek. Jade loved his ass more than she loved herself. After years of his cheating and causing her pain, Natalie Miller a charming and sexy Brooklyn Stud came and swept her off her feet. Natalie is no stranger to the LGBT community and introduces Jade to a whirlwind romance that no one can pull her away from. That is until the Un ...

Wise Black women have known for centuries that the blues have been a platform for truth-telling, an underground musical railroad to survival, and an essential form of resistance, healing, and learning. In her highly anticipated follow-up to the widely acclaimed Pushout, now a core text for teachers and principals on the criminalization of Black girls in schools, leading advocate Monique W. Morris invokes the spirit of the blues to articulate a radically healing and empowering pedagogy for Black and Brown girls.

Haitian Vodou by Monique Joiner Siedlak explores this rich Haitian tradition beginning with a look at Haitian history and how the tradition known as Haitian vodou evolved. She then moves on to cover the basic principles and ethics of Haitian vodou. Her fascinating work also includes a discussion of common confusions and controversies associated with Haitian vodou as well as a discussion of Haitian vodou today.

Vodun: West African Spiritual Life explores and explains this often-misunderstood religion. It invites listeners to open their eyes and their minds to what Vodun is, where and why began, and how it’s practiced. You may think you know everything you need to know, because you’ve seen Hollywood’s interpretation of these spiritual practices, but this book proves those theories, misconceptions, artistic licenses, and theories wrong.

Silence and Resistance recounts the author's upbringing under state-sponsored terror, domestic violence, forced silence, the bewilderment of loss, and generational secrets. It is also a haunting narrative of the author's profound journey to uncover and reckon with the buried secrets of her family's past.

Ariel Winston thought she found real love, until the man she trusted became the man she feared. What started as sweetness and promises slowly twisted into control, isolation, and violence she learned to hide. And then Jordan pulled the trigger. Surviving the shooting was only the beginning. Waking up paralyzed, fighting through therapy, facing him in court, and rebuilding her life from a wheelchair, Ariel must rise from the ashes with nothing but her son, her faith, and the strength she never knew she had. With the gentle support of Marcus and the fierce love of her family, Ariel discovers ...

Meet Simone Monroe. Months ago Simone had a fairytale wedding only to realize the actual marriage didn't fit what she had in mind. As she learns the truth behind her marriage, she is faced with realizing not all fairytales have happy endings. Meet Taylor Ross. Taylor has made a life for herself as one of the most talented artists of her generation. When Taylor tries to take on mental illness she is faced with the reality that some things in life cannot be fixed with a paint brush.

In Quickies (Brooke's Encounter - 2), English teacher Brooke is determined to have a one-night stand, but will a handsome stranger let her ride him on the subway? Seven friends living in New York City. One unusual competition. Who can have the most intimate encounters in a month? Ten thousand dollars is on the line... Quickies are bite-sized steamy stories that follow a group of women living in New York City who compete to see who can have the most casual hookups in a month. Which woman will sleep with the most men to win the bet? Will any of them fall in love with their conquests along the...

Qui suis-je ? Quels sont mes désirs ? Comment ne pas passer à côté de ma vie ? Nous sommes nombreux à nous interroger et à ressentir un sentiment diffus d'insatisfaction, de tristesse, d'anxiété, si ce n'est de dépression. Cet ouvrage est une réponse à tous ceux qui connaissent ce vague à l'être, ce sentiment de n'avoir jamais trouvé leur juste place dans l'existence. En apprenant à reconnaître vos aspirations profondes et à vivre en bonne entente avec vous-même, vous découvrirez que notre Moi peut être le plus précieux des compagnons.

Anyone can create their own spells and rituals. Would you like to? When writing your own spells, it possesses an extraordinary amount of power because of the energy you put into it.

Hidden Money Hustles What if the money you’ve been chasing was hiding in plain sight? Most people think making extra income means driving for rideshare, delivering food, or starting a complicated business. But the truth is, some of the best opportunities are buried in overlooked records, forgotten funds, and legal loopholes places almost nobody bothers to look. Hidden Money Hustles reveals 12 little-known niches that can put real cash in your pocket without requiring a degree, huge startup costs, or expensive tools. From tracking down unclaimed pensions and foreclosure overages to ...