Author Signing: Kenya Carr

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Signing: Karin Hurt & David Dye

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Author Signing: Maurice Hicks

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Karin and David are here to bring us some excellent phrases for the workplace, and how to deal effectively with conflict in the workplace.Description taken from B&amp;N.com:An essential guide to master any workplace conflict with confidence and ease, have less drama, better results, and thrive at work.In many workplaces today, workplace conflict is an escalating issue. The shift to remote work and hybrid teams has left many people longing for deeper human connection. On top of this, add a younger generation clamoring for more feedback and impatient for change, steady advances in technology that can feel threatening to job security, or people reexamining priorities and quietly quitting. Take the increase in anxiety, stress, and depression, mix in the loss of human relationships, and you get less tolerance and understanding leading, ultimately, to more unresolved workplace conflict.Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict&nbsp;is an essential resource for all employees (and their managers) who are looking for help on how to navigate frequent workplace conflicts, including with their boss and other difficult people, so they can rebuild trust, collaboration, and ultimately enjoy more influence at work.Leadership and workplace culture experts Karin Hurt and David Dye share practical and easy-to-follow tactics such as:<ul style="box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1rem;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;">Over 300 actual phrases you can use to deescalate common workplace conflict situations, build trust, and make better decisions.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;">Clear examples and explanations of how phrasing will improve interactions.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;">Critical communication tools to ensure workplace issues are addressed before they fester and become more difficult to manage.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;">Findings, real-world cases, and inspiring stories from the World Workplace Conflict and Collaboration Survey of 5000+ people in more than 45 countries conducted by the authors.</li></ul>

Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict: What to Say Next to De-stress the Workday, Build Collaboration, and Calm Difficult Customers

Description taken from Amazon:How can I bring my true self into a world that pushes conformity? A Place of Love &amp; Light addresses this and much more. This book takes you on a journey to expand your awareness and connection with your spirituality and Divine Love, it inspires you to embrace your life&rsquo;s purpose, and start a ripple effect of positive change, one person at a time.This collection of wisdom will resonate deeply and touch your soul. A Place of Love &amp; Light is filled with thought provoking scriptures, inspirational quotes, reflective questions, and simple exercises to anchor its guidance.In this book, you will discover the answers to these timeless questions and more:<ul class="a-unordered-list a-vertical" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 18px;color:#0f1111;padding:0px;font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style:disc;overflow-wrap:break-word;margin:0px;">How do I strengthen my relationship with my higher source?</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style:disc;overflow-wrap:break-word;margin:0px;">How do I deepen my connection with my soul&rsquo;s wisdom?</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style:disc;overflow-wrap:break-word;margin:0px;">How can I embrace who I really am and live life authentically?</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style:disc;overflow-wrap:break-word;margin:0px;">Do my life and my contribution to humanity and the world matter?</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style:disc;overflow-wrap:break-word;margin:0px;">Why am I here?</li></ul>

A Place of Love & Light: A Journey Back to Compassion, Authenticity, and Making a Positive Contribution to the World

Kenya Carr is back once again with her book:&nbsp;"Battling The Flames" and we are as excited to have her as we were last time!Description of book taken from B&amp;N.com:In Battling the Flames, Kenya Carr unabashedly shares her story. She reveals her life's difficult, depressing, traumatizing, and transforming experiences that led to tough decisions to fight, freeze, force and even take flight while trying to control the fire inside of her. Battling the flames of this thing called life - family struggles, self-esteem and self-confidence issues, parenting, dating, marriage, divorce, and career challenges - she covers it all. In her memoir, Kenya imparts pivotal lessons that any professional woman, wife, mother, single mom, and divorcee could relate to. This is for the woman who has gone (or is going) through the fire, which is not destroying, but hardening her, just like a diamond. Throughout the book, Kenya uses fire as a metaphor to signify internal struggles that prompt drastic change, and she provides encouragement for women to keep striving to elevate their life's next chapter by not letting their "flames" go out, regardless of the circumstances.

Battling the Flames

Joining us with her Debut publication, Jacki Donhou brings us 15 adorable crafts to crochet with her book: "Yarn Cake Amigurumi"!(Theyre so cute!)BN.com Description:Yarn Cake Amigurumi&nbsp;is a collection of&nbsp;15 adorable amigurumi animals&nbsp;and creatures to crochet using multicolored yarn cakes.Amigurumi is the art of using crochet to make toys.&nbsp; The varied and fun creations in this book range from Biscuit, the adorably cute little duckling, and Aggie, the punkish bull, to Garrick, the mythical dragon, and Jasper, the inquisitive puppy.All the projects are made using ombr&eacute; yarn cakes, which have&nbsp;seamless fades of color&nbsp;hues, from light to dark and allow the readers to crochet lots of color, without the need to constantly change yarn.&nbsp;These creations will stand out&nbsp;among the sea of solid colored amigurumi designs,&nbsp;with their bold, transitional striping and flair.<ul style="box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1rem;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;">15 adorable amigurumi animals to crochet</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;">Each animal measures 5&ndash;10in (12.5&ndash;25cm) in size, making them perfect for play or display</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;">Clear step-by-step instructions and photographs</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;">Projects suitable for beginner or intermediate level</li></ul>

Author Signing: Jacki Donhou

Yarn Cake Amigurumi: 15 Cute Creatures to Crochet

Description from B&amp;N.com:In her debut cookbook Kitchen Vibe, Stephanie creates a enjoyable food experience for you, with over 60 recipes that are easy to prepare, full of flavor and ready in minutes. You'll find filling comfort foods, one pot meals, hearty soups, fresh salads and creative spins on family favorite dishes-plus healthy snacks, soulful side dishes, and crowd-pleasing desserts. Feel good recipes include: Crunchy Homemade Granola, Easy Caprese Salad, Chicken Chili, Jazzed Up Egg Salad, Soulful Salmon Cakes, Beef Short-Ribs, Corn Pudding, Caramel Crumble Apple Pie and a lot more.

Author Signing: Stephanie Wilkins

Kitchen Vibe: Flavorful Foods that Make You Feel Good

Kia Sharay will be joining us on April 6th to bring us her children's book: "Little Miss Majesty" An uplifting title about how every young girl is unique, and should be celebrated for being so! Lets celebrate every young girl as a Little Miss Majesty!Synopsis taken from BN.com:In&nbsp;Little Miss Majesty&nbsp;Kia Sharay invites readers into the heartwarming and spiritually infused journey of motherhood. Through the lens of her personal experiences, Kia shares the profound story of her beloved daughter, Kensley Peoples, a beautiful little girl who embodies the divine blessings bestowed upon every child. This touching narrative celebrates the uniqueness of each little girl, conveying the message that every child is handpicked by God and destined to bring immeasurable joy to their family. Kia's storytelling is infused with love, gratitude, and a deep sense of faith, creating a universal tapestry that resonates with families from all walks of life. Little Miss Majesty&nbsp;is not just a story; it is a testament to the extraordinary blessings that children bring into our lives and the profound impact of a mother's love. Through Kia's heartfelt prose, readers will find themselves immersed in a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and every moment is a celebration of the divine gifts that define the journey of parenthood.&nbsp;Little Miss Majesty&nbsp;is a compelling narrative that speaks to the soul, a reminder that, indeed, every little girl is a majestic blessing chosen with purpose and destined to leave an indelible mark on the hearts of those who love her.

Author Signing: Kia Sharay

Little Miss Majesty

Rashad Vance brings us his debut book titled Goal Setter: How to win at college, where he shows us just how to get ahead and win at college.Summary from B&amp;N.com:Looking back, my life at school wasn't quite easy for me. Sometimes I hated school, but I was so determined to wrestle at the division I level, that I worked as hard as I could in order to accomplish that goal. I hardly ever focused on my problems; For the most part, I focused on exerting myself in ways that set me aside and away from the rest. Upon earning my masters and doctoral degree, I had to work just as hard, if not, way harder than I had before. During this process, I had an epiphany. If I put forth the effort into excelling and keeping my mind focused on achieving my goals, then I could and would accomplish anything I've ever dreamt of.This book talks about how wrestling at the division 1 level prepared me to earn my doctorate degree and equipped me for success despite having to face many ongoing challenges. Today, I am an educator for the Baltimore City Public Schools System (BCPSS) and a mixed martial arts champion. Furthermore, I run multiple small businesses while I teach fitness and mixed martial arts lessons in my community; In addition to performing sports administration duties for Baltimore City Recreation and Parks. Early in life, I developed a work ethic and learned discipline coupled with delayed gratification. This has prepared me to get through school as a collegiate athlete and to also make hard sacrifices which allowed me to earn my doctorate degree.

Goal Setter: How to Win at College

Storytime is back!&nbsp; Join us every Saturday at noon as we read new and old favorites!

Ned Tillman is bringing us Three of his works, based around the history of Maryland and the Chesapeake, as well as a book on how climate change will affect all of us in our lifetime. Join us in welcoming him and sharing in his works!

Good Endeavour: A Maryland Family's Turbulent History 1695-2002

Chesapeake Watershed: A Sense of Place and a Call to Action

The Big Melt

Join us as Mary Smith helps us make some wonderful meals on a Weeknight, when you *Really* Dont want to cook. Simple, Easy, and Delicious recipes ready to delight your tastebuds!&nbsp;Description taken from B&amp;N.com:&nbsp;Cook Delicious, Good-for-You Meals Even on Your Busiest Days When you come home after a busy day, it can be hard to find the energy and time to cook your family a healthy, balanced dinner. As a working mom of three, Mary Smith knows the struggle! She created this collection of nutritious dairy- and gluten-free dinner recipes to help you achieve a balance of simplicity, health and flavor in your weeknight cooking. Leave the stress behind and let your skillet, oven, air fryer, Instant Pot&auml; or slow cooker do all the work for you. Featured recipes waiting inside include: Chicken Potpie Skillet Lemon Garlic Salmon with Asparagus Fall-off-the-Bone Short Ribs with Gravy Creamy Sausage &amp; Pepper Pasta Bang Bang Shrimp Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Honey Mustard Pork Chops with Veggies Balsamic Chicken Thighs with Bacon &amp; Brussels Sprouts Packed with beautiful full-page photographs, helpful dietary labels and cooking tips with every recipe, Mary&rsquo;s cookbook will provide you with a life-saving meal-time gameplan and will become your guiding compass for cooking simple, healthful meals every day of the week.

Real Food Weeknights: Fast & Flavorful Dinners

Join us in welcoming back author Maurice Hicks, a retired police Lieutenant and leader of an FBI Taskforce! Maurice tells us of his stories on the force and reveals some shocking things that have happened in our own back yard!Summary from B&amp;N.com:&nbsp;An incredible true story of extraordinary courage and grit! Working undercover, conducting covert operations in the shadows, leading an FBI Homicide Task Force, and investigating drug smugglers, drug kingpins, murderers, and serial rapists would be the last thing you would expect from an introvert.. But, as destiny would have it, Maurice was that guy. Maurice had spent his entire life trying to avoid trouble. However, life changed dramatically when Maurice joined the PD. Maurice faced the most dangerous and horrific close encounters imaginable while patrolling Baltimore City and Prince George's County.During Maurice's 20-year career, he memorialized his cinematic transformation from a rookie patrolman to a relentless, battle-hardened police veteran. While mastering the art of "Looking for Trouble," Maurice soared through the ranks and was promoted to Lieutenant. The police veteran graphically describes his action-packed career. Maurice was forced to examine and reconcile his upbringing as he operated in the shadows immersing himself in a lifestyle that he spent his entire life trying to avoid. While battling some of the most dangerous criminals in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan area, another battle emerged and expanded beyond the streets.Some of his fiercest battles extended to the halls of the Criminal Investigations Division and the Narcotics Enforcement Division. Life began to lose its luster, and Maurice believed his career was in free fall. However, a crisis shook the community. Against the odds, Maurice emerged as the lead investigator of an FBI Safe Streets Homicide Task Force, creating the biggest challenge of his career. Maurice was confronted with the same drug dealer whom he clashed with while a patrol officer. The drug dealer ascended to become a Kingpin while Maurice became a detective. Maurice worked frantically to stop the killings, trying to nab the most dangerous and elusive Drug Kingpin in county history, suspected of 12 murders.The book reveals the incredible psychological complexities of police work and the emotional devastation that crime has on members of our community.

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