Be Still and Listen

Be Still and Listen

Author: Ghitana W Franklin

In the silence of her pain, she discovered the voice of God.

In Be Still and Listen, Ghitana W. Franklin invites readers into a deeply personal journey of faith, healing, and surrender. Through a moving collection of poems and reflections, she unveils a testimony of struggle and restoration—a woman’s battle through despair, betrayal, and brokenness, and the divine whisper that called her to stillness.

Each section—Despair & Hopelessness, Hurt, Angry & Unforgiveness, Seeking, Finding & Trusting, and Healing & Peace—mirrors the stages of a soul learning to let go and trust God’s will. The poems, raw yet redemptive, reveal moments of deep pain transformed into purpose, anchored by scripture and the constant reminder that God is near to the brokenhearted.

Franklin’s writing speaks directly to women who have endured emotional or physical pain, reminding them that forgiveness is not weakness but freedom. Like I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou or Poems on the Life of Faith by Helen Steiner Rice, this book resonates with those seeking renewal through spiritual resilience.

A raw and redemptive journey of pain, faith, and forgiveness, Be Still and Listen reveals how true healing begins when we quiet the noise and let God’s voice lead the way. -MainSpring Books

Her words echo Psalm 46:10—“Be still, and know that I am God.” In that stillness, she finds the beauty for ashes, joy for mourning, and peace beyond understanding.

A testament of survival and surrender, this book reminds us that when we are still enough to listen, God’s healing voice can turn pain into purpose.

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The Hundred Man Plan

A funny, brave and subversive novel. A feminist riposte to centuries of men having all the fun.

Ten years of a seemingly perfect marriage crumbles when an anonymous woman uncovers her husband's affair.

To add insult to injury, he blames his infidelity on her, calling her "frigid" and "a prude." To prove she's anything but, she embarks on a liberating sexual odyssey, embracing her desire and refusal to be defined by her ex-husband's hurtful words. She, along with her already sexually liberated best friend, hatch the ultimate plan: to sleep with one hundred men.

As she sets forth on this contemporary heroine's journey, navigating the complexities of modern relationships and one-night stands, she begins to break free from the constraints of her past. Each encounter becomes a step towards reclaiming her identity and redefining her notions of love, intimacy and fulfillment.

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Dirt Rich 

Unlock the timeless secret to building wealth—not through trends, crypto, or stocks, but through the one asset that never disappears: Land.
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In Dirt Rich, seasoned real estate developer Jose M. Berlanga shares three decades of hard-earned lessons on how ordinary people can create extraordinary wealth by investing in dirt. From understanding why land has been the foundation of every civilization to modern strategies for speculation, development, and passive income, this book breaks down the path from novice to investor with clarity and precision.

You’ll discover:

• Why land investing outperforms other forms of real estate in long-term wealth building.
• How to evaluate location, zoning, and market demand before buying.
• The difference between resources vs. commodities, and why land is the ultimate commodity.
• Step-by-step insights into due diligence, financing, and development.
• How to identify low-maintenance, headache-free investments that generate steady appreciation.
• Real-world stories, strategies, and pitfalls to avoid from an expert who has bought, flipped, and developed thousands of properties.

Unlike rental properties or commercial buildings that require constant upkeep, land is the cleanest and simplest investment on earth. It doesn’t depreciate, break down, or demand costly repairs—yet its value climbs as populations grow and cities expand.

Dirt Rich is not a get-rich-quick manual. It’s a comprehensive guide to real estate investing rooted in history, economics, and practical strategies. Whether you’re a beginner looking for a first investment, a homeowner exploring passive income, or a professional ready to scale, this book gives you the blueprint to make smarter choices and build lasting wealth.

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Who Is Lee?

During the Eocene Era, an extraterrestrial genus released its subordinate species, now known as opt inhabitants, onto Earth. It was not until the 1900s that scientists discovered these mammalian-like beings were not of this world. Today, government-appointed agencies conduct controversial experiments on them under the guise of research. The International Research and Administration of Animalia Biotechnology (IRAAB) introduces Lee, an opt inhabitant selected to assimilate into society. Lee lives like any ordinary human, working a desk job, ordering takeout, and forming opinions on art, religion, and politics, yet his emotions remain bound by instinct. Phase One of Project Opt Homo-Inhabitant requires that he achieve a human-level emotional range or face termination. On the verge of failure, Lee’s fate changes when he meets his first friend, Virginia.

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The Quest For Freedom

 

The Quest For Freedom

Affer was once a peaceful planet, until a war broke out between its six inhabiting species. The humans, who were once the mightiest force on Affer, were massacred in droves, and the ones who survived the onslaught were reduced to mere slaves. The five other species divided the humans amongst themselves and returned to their respective kingdoms. 

The years passed, turning into decades and centuries, without any change. Eventually, the humans had accepted their fate as slaves. All except one. Four hundred and seventy-three years later, Fletcher Rush starts his journey to free his kind...and conquer the planet.

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MIND: PSYCHOLOGY--The Untold Story... 

This is a book about the most important discoveries in psychology. Not just the gnawed bones of the studies in a textbook, but what has been left out of what you think you know. From Genius to Suicide Bombers, from Science to Sex, all the best they never told you in school. 360 pages, illustrated.
• Quest for the Mind Code; how the mind is programmed by the environment.
• New Evidence: How early experience "hardwires" the brain for perception, language, emotion, culture, love, sex.... Experience shapes the emotions in our brains.
• The Brain: How experience controls the biology of the brain: Adrenalin, Cortisol, and Neurotransmitters flood the brain in response to Hollywood horror movies, words, anxiety-producing thoughts, and the girls shrieking “Witch, Witch!” at Salem...
• Mind Control is an everyday occurrence. Psychology’s General Theory of Relativity; Kamikaze pilots, suicide bombers, celebrity, Tank Killing dogs, sex, and Sacred Cows.
.• Cogito, ergo, cogito cogito: I think, therefore, I think, I think. The fact that we can think has created the illusion that we do think. Test yourself.
• How is it that the greatest minds in history were able to make some of the most astonishing discoveries of all time when others could not? All of us want to read about the amazing, secret, hidden powers of the mind. This book is often about the opposite; not just the genius of the mind but the other 99.9% of reality.
• MIND is about what has been left out, what others have not told us, in our high schools, our colleges, our psychology textbooks, and our daily news. Albert Einstein, in his autobiography, spoke of the realization of how much is censored from us. This led Einstein to "...an orgy of freethinking"; About life, freedom, and the ideas they forced him to memorize in his physics textbooks.
• A computer is only an expensive paperweight. It has value only when programs for word processing, spreadsheets, games, etc. are fed into it. The mind is the same. The brain and the computer both have unique properties, but the key is in thelearned programs.
• MIND is not for the fainthearted, it is for those who, like Einstein, have already run slam into a reality they never knew existed, and who want to know what they were not told.
In a prophetic statement that should apply to psychology, the Nobel Prize physicist Richard Feynman said, "We don't need more experiments... we need more imagination." Unfortunately, in its zeal to look more "scientific", psychology chose instead to go with more experiments. And more, and more, and... That is why it is critical to understand how the greatest minds in history made their discoveries.
If you read each chapter to the end, I think you will see a unique insight from anything you have heard before, solely based on the evidence from psychology. Some of it may be liberating, some of it may painfully clash with what we have been told. Some of it may make you laugh at the extent of human stupidity. Let the chips fall...

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Rare Sense to Save America

Rare Sense to Save America is a powerful, no-nonsense guide that speaks directly to Americans fed up with the broken status quo, offering a clear-eyed roadmap to tackle the nation’s most daunting challenges. This book is a beacon for those tired of politics as usual, ordinary people who feel powerless against a system dominated by elites but are ready to take action. With practical, actionable solutions and a fiery call to reclaim the country’s future, it’s a must-read for anyone yearning to make a real difference. Rare Sense to Save America is a bold homage to Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, igniting a call for everyday Americans to take back their country from elite control. 

The book dives headfirst into America’s biggest problems, delivering concrete strategies grounded in common sense. From healthcare, Social Security, national debt, education, to many more! Each solution is backed by real-world examples, making them feel achievable rather than theoretical.

What truly sets this book apart is its unflinching look at how elites on both sides manipulate the public through media, using tools like confirmational bias, fear-based headlines, and coordinated narratives to keep Americans divided and distracted. This revelatory section empowers readers to see through the noise and take back control of the national conversation. More than a diagnosis, Rare Sense to Save America is a rallying cry for everyday Americans who feel sidelined by a rigged system. It equips them with practical tools to act, you just need the will to start where you stand. If you’re done with empty promises, the divide in our country, and ready to roll up your sleeves, Rare Sense to Save America is your guide to turning frustration into action and building a better nation.

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Build Your Cloud Career: A Professional’s Guide to Cloud Engineering

 

Build Your Cloud Career:

A Professional’s Guide to Cloud Engineering

Whether you're a student, a junior engineer, or someone pivoting into tech, Build Your Cloud Career gives you the roadmap to succeed.

With real-world case studies, hands-on guidance, and expert insights, this book demystifies cloud engineering—covering roles like Cloud Architect, DevOps, and Security Engineer across platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. Written by a cloud expert who's helped hundreds break into the field, this guide is more than just theory—it's a launchpad. Start building. Grow with purpose. Land that role!

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Army of Three

Do you believe in redemption? If you knew the consequences of your choices, would you dare take the same path?Karl Fassbinder is no ordinary young man. He possesses superhuman strength, a gift he uses to fight crime and right the world’s wrongs alongside his younger brother, Axel. When they join forces with a bewitching stranger, they seem unstoppable.Then tragedy strikes, and their world is upended. The Fassbinder brothers find themselves plunging not only into an alternate time but also into another dimension. Caught in a web of secret agencies, demonic forces, and extraordinary heroes, they must unravel their destiny before it unravels them.Army of Three is a thrilling journey through a sci-fi universe with a hint of the supernatural, one that will twist the core of your personal philosophy. It is a parable of loss and redemption.Whether you’re looking for the thrill of the season, suspenseful action, to delve into haunting mysteries, to see the reach of unconditional love, or to feed your deep philosophical side. Army of Three is the book just for you.The beast preys on the broken. But the broken are not always weak.

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Seven Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right

What happens when overthinking realtor Laurie is taught by magazine listicles and the Internet to find a man? She hides the bodies of her rejects beneath the finest Maryland properties. Laurie is the ultra-relatable protagonist who is ready to strangle the romantic comedy genre and finish it off with one of her many outlandish murder weapons, such as a raw chicken tenderloin in Seven Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right. This spicy dark comedy brings validation to the masses who are repressing their most cringe-worthy dating tales.

Marley Free delivers a hilarious yet sinister twist on the modern romantic comedy in Seven Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right. This twisted romp through a young woman’s adventures in dating is as fun as it is grotesque. A perfect read or listen for fans of Kepnes’ You, West’s Shrill, and Yoder’s Nightbitch.

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The One Duty: A Coalition Series Book - 10

Captain Solara Bndis is leaving her family one last time for a three-month expedition before starting her new position at Cencom. The first stop is for a week-long trade conference on Dalos, the home planet of the Domain.

During her stay, Dalos is attacked by warships from an unknown force. Bndis is captured along with other delegates and is brutally beaten when she resists.

The newly elected Coalition Prime Minister closes the border, abandoning Bndis to her fate.

The relentless enemy attacks the Coalition, Domain, and Vien worlds, causing destruction and horrific casualties. Bndis refuses to cooperate, facing certain death. Experience the terror when newly allied worlds confront an ancient enemy in a catastrophic galactic war.

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Exploring Souls & The Karmic Charade

Exploring Souls  & The Karmic Charade

 

Exploring Souls –

The Art of Understanding Who We Really Are

In Exploring Souls – The Art of Understanding Who We Really Are, Adrian Gabriel Dumitru, one of the most appreciated essayists of our time and a constant presence in the bestseller lists of Amazon, Apple Books, and Google Books, continues his extraordinary journey through the inner world of the human spirit. With over 100 published books of essays, Dumitru has built an impressive body of work centered on emotional awareness, self-knowledge, and the complexity of human existence. This book stands as one of his most introspective and enlightening creations.

In Exploring Souls, Dumitru guides the reader beyond the surface of everyday life, inviting us to look deeper into who we truly are beneath masks, fears, and social expectations. Through a delicate blend of philosophy, psychology, and poetic insight, he reveals that the soul is not something distant or mystical—it is the very essence of our being, often hidden under layers of illusion and noise. Each page feels like a quiet conversation between the heart and the mind, filled with gentle provocations meant to awaken forgotten truths.

The author does not pretend to offer formulas or rigid doctrines. Instead, he proposes a way of seeing—an art of understanding. He writes about love, vulnerability, solitude, and faith as states of the soul that define our human experience. “To explore the soul,” he suggests, “means to understand the contradictions that live inside us and to accept them as parts of a larger harmony.” His essays are bridges between light and shadow, between knowing and feeling.

What makes Dumitru’s work stand out is his authenticity. He writes not from theory but from life itself, using personal introspection as a path toward collective understanding. His words carry a calm intensity, balancing tenderness with depth. Readers who follow his reflections will recognize that this is not a book to be rushed through—it is one to be lived with, contemplated, and slowly absorbed.

Exploring Souls – The Art of Understanding Who We Really Are is more than a literary experience; it is a journey toward inner freedom. Through his powerful yet graceful prose, Adrian Gabriel Dumitru reminds us that true knowledge begins when we dare to meet our own soul—with honesty, compassion, and courage.

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The Karmic Charade –

A Journey Through Spiritual and Philosophical Truths

In The Karmic Charade – Spiritual & Philosophical Essays, Adrian Gabriel Dumitru, one of the most well-known essayists of our time and an author whose works consistently appear in the top-seller lists on Amazon, Apple Books, and Google Play Books, delivers a remarkable exploration of karma, illusion, and human destiny. With over one hundred books of essays published, Dumitru has become a defining voice in modern reflective literature—an observer of the unseen, a philosopher of the heart.

In this book, he delves into the paradox of existence, portraying life as a great charade where every soul plays its role within the laws of karma. Yet, rather than viewing karma as punishment, Dumitru redefines it as an elegant system of self-discovery, where every experience—joyful or painful—leads to awakening. “We are not punished by the universe,” he writes, “but taught by it until we finally understand.” This profound yet simple truth lies at the core of his reflections.

Each essay flows like a meditation, blending philosophy, spirituality, and emotion. Dumitru’s prose invites the reader into a quiet space of introspection, where thought becomes feeling and feeling turns into wisdom. His words carry the calm authority of someone who has observed both the beauty and chaos of existence and learned to see them as one. Through stories, reflections, and paradoxes, he unveils how human souls are trapped in illusions of control while destiny gently guides them toward understanding.

The Karmic Charade is not a doctrine—it is a mirror. Dumitru’s elegant writing challenges the reader to confront personal patterns and recognize how life repeats itself until inner transformation occurs. His essays suggest that enlightenment begins not in escape, but in acceptance; not in denying the game, but in learning its meaning.

Adrian Gabriel Dumitru’s talent lies in transforming abstract concepts into living emotions. His writing blends depth and accessibility, poetry and philosophy, thought and heart. The Karmic Charade continues his lifelong mission: to help readers rediscover themselves beneath illusions.

In this masterful work, Dumitru reminds us that the purpose of life is not perfection, but awareness. We are all actors in a karmic play—learning, forgetting, awakening—until we remember who we truly are.

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The Heat Between Us: "Grown. Sexy. Unapologetic. Love doesn’t expire — and neither does desire."

 

The Heat Between Us:

"Grown. Sexy. Unapologetic. Love doesn’t expire — and neither does desire."

Can they rekindle a love that time almost extinguished?

Ty, a successful businesswoman, thought she had it all: thriving businesses, close friends, and hard-won independence. But a chance encounter with MJ, a man from her past, stirs up long-dormant desires and reminds her of a love she never confessed.

As they navigate rekindled passions and navigate the complexities of their shared history, Ty and MJ are forced to confront the choices that kept them apart. But life has a way of throwing curveballs, and when the unthinkable happens, Ty must decide if she is ready to fully trust a man who once broke her heart.

"The Heat Between Us" is a story of second chances, undeniable chemistry, and the courage it takes to rewrite your own ending.

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Domestic Silence

Domestic Silence is a striking debut by poet Tut Yashar—a collection that turns pain into poetry and silence into strength. Written with raw honesty and emotional depth, this book gives voice to the quiet battles many endure but rarely share, particularly those touched by abuse and domestic violence.

Over the course of 18 months, Yashar crafted a journey through survival, resilience, and liberation, weaving her personal experiences into poems that feel universal. Each piece captures the emotional reality of love, loss, injustice, and hope, offering readers both comfort and courage.

What makes Domestic Silence especially compelling is Yashar’s unique blend of analytical precision and heartfelt vulnerability. With a background in law, finance, and operations, she writes with both structure and soul—revealing how reason and emotion can coexist, even in our darkest moments. Her words illuminate the inner strength that emerges from struggle and the beauty that can be found in reclaiming one’s voice.

Through her poetry, Yashar sheds light on the often unseen trauma of domestic violence—its pain, isolation, and lasting echoes—while offering a message of empowerment and renewal. Her work reminds readers that healing is possible and that no one is truly alone in their silence.

Domestic Silence speaks to survivors, allies, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the human spirit. Tut Yashar’s debut marks the arrival of a fearless new voice in contemporary poetry—one dedicated to truth, empowerment, and the transformative power of words.

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