Unstoppable in Stilettos


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“A kick-ass combination of charm and ballsiness…” — Joanna Coles, Author, Executive Producer of The Bold Type How does a girl who was told she would spend her life in a wheelchair become confident and successful? She decides to become unstoppable! Standing 4 feet 2 inches tall, Lauren Ruotolo was told at a young age that she was destined for life in a wheelchair because of a rare genetic disorder called McCune-Albright syndrome. Lauren didn’t accept this news, and decided to flip the script. She ditches the wheelchair for her preferred method of transportation: stilettos. She threw out the “disabled” label in favor of authentic self-discovery. And she turned her small stature into a big, beautiful life full of love, joy and success. Along the way, Lauren learned a lot about living large despite life’s obstacles. From her unique, upward-facing vantage point, she shares tips, secrets and hard-earned wisdom. If you’re a woman who wants to conquer today’s hectic world, Lauren’s fun, offbeat life philosophies will give you the tools you need to carve your own unique path to self-confidence, happiness, and success—no matter what obstacles you face—and you’ll have a blast along the way!




Unstoppable in Stilettos: A Girl's Guide to Living Tall in a Small World


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"A kick-ass combination of charm and ballsiness..." -- Joanna Coles, Author, Executive Producer of The Bold Type How does a girl who was told she would spend her life in a wheelchair become confident and successful? She decides to become unstoppable! Standing 4 feet 2 inches tall, Lauren Ruotolo was told at a young age that she was destined for life in a wheelchair because of a rare genetic disorder called McCune-Albright syndrome. Lauren didn't accept this news, and decided to flip the script. She ditches the wheelchair for her preferred method of transportation: stilettos. She threw out the "disabled" label in favor of authentic self-discovery. And she turned her small stature into a big, beautiful life full of love, joy and success. Along the way, Lauren learned a lot about living large despite life's obstacles. From her unique, upward-facing vantage point, she shares tips, secrets and hard-earned wisdom. If you're a woman who wants to conquer today's hectic world, Lauren's fun, offbeat life philosophies will give you the tools you need to carve your own unique path to self-confidence, happiness, and success--no matter what obstacles you face--and you'll have a blast along the way!




Success in (High) Heels


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There is no better teacher than your own business. Yet there is nothing more challenging, humbling and nerve-racking than being your own Boss! 30 amazing and successful women have gathered together to help you remove the stress and overwhelm from this picture. You need to master the 'how' in order to thrive in business while still being able to have a life and the time to live it. Each of these women has a powerful lesson to share with you, so you can achieve the success you so deeply desire in next to no time. No subject is left uncovered. You'll learn everything from: How to market your business so you are visible everywhere How to sell more at a higher rate so you don't need to count the pennies How to use Social Media to grow your business in today's fast-paced and ever-changing world How to attract high paying clients so you work less and earn more How to be healthy, happy and in love with your work while serving hundreds of satisfied clients Each chapter is an absolute gem, a source of amazing inspiration, a meaningful moment of truth. This book is the only tool you'll ever need to step onto the path towards your own success with confidence and self-belief. It is written with love and authenticity with the odd zest of humor. Beware and remember to hang on tight, because you'll be utterly bowled over by what is revealed inside this book!




The Stars at War II


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TWO NOVELS IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING SERIES IN ONE VOLUME¾INCLUDING THE FIRST COMPLETE AND UNCUT PUBLICATION OF THE NOVEL INSURRECTION The Shiva Option: The war wasn't going well. The alien Arachnids were an enemy whose like no civilized race had ever confronted, overrunning planet after planet. The "Bugs" regarded any sentient species as a handy protein source. Defeat was not an option. The Grand Alliance of Humans and other races has been driven to the wall. Whatever they do, the Bugs just keep coming. Reluctantly, they now must reactivate General Directive 18, however horrible it may be. Because when the only possible outcomes are victory or racial extermination, only one option is acceptable: The Shiva Option. Insurrection: And peace isn't always wonderful. Once the enemy was defeated, the central governments of the Inner Worlds were anything but willing to relinquish their wartime powers. To insure that their grip on the reins of power remained firm, the establishment plans to allow the non-human beings of the Khanate to join the Federation, thus reducing the Fringe Worlds voting bloc to impotent minority status. The ruthless bureaucrats of the Corporate Worlds are smugly confident that this power play will keep the colonial upstarts in their place. But the Fringers have only one answer to that: Insurrection At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).




The Shiva Option


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DEFEAT WAS NOT AN OPTION The war wasn't going well. The mind-numbingly alien Arachnids were an enemy whose like no civilized race had ever confronted. Like some carnivorous cancer, the "Bugs" had overrun planet after planet . . . and they regarded any competing sentient species as only one more protein source. They couldn't be reasoned with, or even talked to, because no one had the least idea of how to communicate with a telepathic species with no recognizable language . . . and whose response to any communication attempt was a missile salvo. No one knew how large their civilization¾if it could be called a "civilization"¾actually was, or how it was organized, but the huge fleets they threw against their opponents suggested that it was enormous. The Grand Alliance of Humans, Orions, Ophiuchi, and Gorm, united in desperate self-defense, have been driven to the wall. Billions of their civilians have been slaughtered. Their most powerful offensive operation has ended in shattering defeat and the deaths of their most experienced and revered military commanders. The edge in technology with which they began the war is eroding out from under them and whatever they do, the Bugs just keep coming. But the warriors of the Grand Alliance know what stands behind them and they will surrender no more civilians to the oncoming juggernaut. They will die first . . . and they will also reactivate General Directive 18, however horrible it may be. Because when the only possible outcomes are victory or racial extermination, only one option is acceptable. The Shiva Option At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).




Yogini's Stilettos


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Namo Stutee to all. This is a quick pick me up self-help book to collectively unite and evolve humanity verbally, physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually so that no pandemic ever shakes the balance of the coronial race in this era. We rise to the occasion by wearing the right shoes. Sometimes the circumstances of life call for a change of shoe and sometimes it calls for a change of path. By changing our stance and gait, we open ourselves up to a sea of exciting opportunities. You, wearing your fancy stilettos, will end up twisting and hurting your feet walking on a path laden with gravel and stones. If you walk on the path with the appropriate shoes then you can seamlessly and effortlessly tread the path laid out by your destiny. Changing your shoes or your path requires an immense amount of self-confidence, courage, and faith. Once I knew my path, the next obvious step for me was to slip into my stilettos to rise to the occasion. Time has come for you to change into your happy shoes or ideal stilettos and transition to a state of unbound exuberance with balance, positivity, and ease. Each of us is divinely gifted with a unique pair of magical shoes. The fitting of the shoe decides the right choice you make. I present to you this self-help book empowering you to make healthy choices and to get rooted. It gives you healing tips to celebrate yourself and others. This way you too can realize your true potential and elegantly allow the energy to flow through your feet on the royal path carved out for you with universal love, gratefulness, and grace. If you believe you are ready to evenly restore and walk in perfect alignment on the holy grounds where sacred seas and the sky mingle then this book is just the right fit for you.




Standards in Stilettos


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Of course a great pair of heels will make any women feel confident in herself. Standards in Stilletos is a collection of Jazmin's blog articles and encouraging quotes. The articles promote female empowerment, self-love, respect for ourselves as women, and never allowing yourself to be disrespected. The articles put things in to perspective for women everywhere on how they can build up their self-esteem and happiness. The articles also touch on relationships and how women should refrain from selling themselves a dream by lowering standards or creating standards that are too high. The book illistrates that relationships require hard work, determination, and respect on all levels. In order for women to be able to love, they must find the love for themselves.




From Barefoot to Stilettos, It's Not for Sissies


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The answer “no” is unacceptable to Marie Pizano in her quest of life. In her memoir, From Barefoot to Stilettos,she tells the story of her life thus far. She vividly recounts her experiences from childhood days, living on food stamps, learning the ways of local gangs, and double-dutching on the streets of south-side Chicago. Brilliantly, she shares the inspirational tale of her survival of a life-changing motorcycle accident and her perseverance to keep moving forward despite the odds she faced. She reveals, in complete honesty, the feelings and struggles she faced when she moved to Memphis to live as a trophy-wife life – dealing with everything from the mean girls, the monster-in-law, and the panic attacks, to becoming a mother, her post-divorce years, and defeating the odds by building an entertainment powerhouse – all while rediscovering herself, her life, and her power. Through explorations of her own past, present, and potential future, Marie reflects on how the sum of her trials and triumphs have shaped her into the empowered woman she has become in her incessant quest to find her “yes.” There is a powerful message here for other women – or anyone, for that matter –in situations that are less than ideal; you can always find your “yes,” no matter what happens in your life. You can survive! You have a choice – you can either play the victim, or you can do something about it; even when you are at your absolute lowest, there is still a flicker of light that can ignite you. You can stand tall again and walk proudly in your stilettos with truth and integrity; sometimes, you just have to fight for it – life is not for sissies.




Spies & Stilettos: A MacKenzie Family Novel


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New York Times bestselling author Liliana Hart returns to her bestselling MacKenzie family with her trademark of “Passionate Romantic Suspense & Spine-Tingling Mystery” in SPIES & STILETTOS... Elena Nayal has worked for MacKenzie Security for years. Quiet and unassuming, she stays in the shadows of the world's most elite clandestine agency. But she's trained relentlessly after hours, and her only thought is to be strong enough to track down and kill every last one of the men who brutally attacked her. Lieutenant Brady Scott is no stranger to special ops. He commands the greatest SEAL team in the history of America. But fighting for the woman he loves turns out to be the most difficult mission he's ever been on. He must decide whether to let her walk into a suicide mission on her own, or ignore every rule he's sworn to follow.




Start Something That Matters


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The incredible story of the man behind TOMS Shoes and One for One, the revolutionary business model that marries fun, profit, and social good. “A creative and open-hearted business model for our times.”—The Wall Street Journal Why this book is for you: • You’re ready to make a difference in the world—through your own start-up business, a nonprofit organization, or a new project that you create within your current job. • You want to love your work, work for what you love, and have a positive impact on the world—all at the same time. • You’re inspired by charity: water, method, and FEED Projects and want to learn how these organizations got their start. • You’re curious about how someone who never made a pair of shoes, attended fashion school, or worked in retail created one of the fastest-growing footwear companies in the world by giving shoes away. • You’re looking for a new model of success to share with your children, students, co-workers, and members of your community. You’re ready to start something that matters.