In this wildly entertaining and candid romp, comedian Carla Collins dispenses some hard earned and unconventional nuggets of wisdom. Collins divides the world into three categories: the angels we encounter who guide us with love and inspiration; the sexy vampires who may seduce yet also suck the life out of us; and the douche bags who require no explanation! Each chapter offers a valuable life lesson wrapped in an outrageously comedic essay, filled with intimate anecdotes from the life of this Malibu-based writer and adventuress. From bingo to bull fights, armed robberies to nudist colonies, with stops on the way for psychic colon therapy and tangles with celebrities, Carla has written a hilarious and uplifting motivational book like no other.

An Olympic athlete who dedicated seventeen years of her life to the sport of rhythmic gymnastics, winning nearly two hundred medals, Alexandra Orlando competed at the Beijing Games despite injuries and retired from the sport at the age of twenty-one.  One of the top ten rhythmic gymnasts in the world in 2008, Alex struggled to keep her sport from consuming her and exhausting her mentally and physically.  In a constant fight for perfection, she drew on a core of personal strength and the support of family and friends. When her sports career ended, she discovered the woman inside—and learned she was more than a champion of sport. In the words of Scott Russell of the CBC, she was a “champion in life.”

Rose Handy was about to deliver her first child when her boyfriend ran off with the rent money and she was evicted. Forced into giving birth in a women’s shelter, Rose felt angry, embarrassed, and frustrated that she’d allowed this to happen. She decided to fight back—and turn her life completely around. Taking advantage of the counseling, education, and other services offered to her and her newborn child, Rose launched a business that earned $1 million in 2010. Rose has since connected more than 16,000 people to jobs through her bilingual job fairs and now teaches courses in overcoming adversity, anger, and jealousy to live a successful and happy life. Originally from Cameroon, Rose Cathy Handy was named Women Entrepreneur of the Year in 2009.

They say that Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but she did it backwards and in high heels. Making It in High Heels is an inspiring collection of stories written by young women aged 16 to 35 who overcame the toughest obstacles and survived hard times. Featuring chapters by Stacey McKenzie from Next Top Model and Andrea Lewis from Degrassi Next Generation, this anthology of emotional, heartwarming and awe-inspiring stories will motivate and inspire you through your own tough times. These deeply personal first-person accounts include struggles with bullying, abandonment, sexual abuse, and loneliness. Making It in High Heels will give readers hope and remind them that they are not alone.

Inspired by the success of Making It in High Heels, here is a second volume of personal stories by young women who’ve struggled through difficult times. This collection features chapters by Katrina Campins (The Apprentice), who is now owner of a multi-million dollar real estate and sports management company, and Julie Hinton, calendar model and nutrition spokesperson. If you want to know how young women without money or connections stay motivated and get where they want to go, here are the revealing stories of 40 women--and their secrets about what it takes to make it as a future leader and role model.

Have you been settling for Mr. Right Now instead of Mr. Right? Have you met too many men who wanted only a night instead of a lifetime? Instead of playing fast-fix dating games and living with less than you deserve, it’s time to commit to a brand-new rulebook—one that promises to help you find a worthy man and a lasting love. The Red Flag Rulebook is a guide to weeding out the wrong men by putting them through a carefully outlined test. Are they only ready to rock n’ roll, or are they finally ready for love? With humor and honest questions, Cheryl Anne Meyer and Tara London show you how to win the game of love—at last!

You lose weight. You gain it back. You hate yourself fat. You love yourself thin. You think you’ve found the perfect diet, but then it stops working when you stop working it. Why do we keep repeating the mistakes that make us unhappy—and unhealthy? Linda Gabriel reveals the true secret of lasting weight loss, and it’s not about how to lose weight. Weight gain is not the problem but a symptom of what’s really eating you. Changing how you think about yourself and your weight is the key to living thin for a lifetime. When you acknowledge what hurts inside and understand that food can’t soothe it, you’re finally ready to stop yo-yo dieting forever.

Every woman has a passionate side, a desire to be naughty with the man she loves. But many women won’t reveal their sexier sides unless they feel secure in their lovers’ affections—and finally free to run wild! Brandi Love, adult film star and blogger, knows what women need and will teach men how to release the tigress inside every cool, conservative woman. Learn how to communicate your desires and respond to hers, and you’ll get more than you ever dreamed—in bed, and anywhere else you light her fire! Brandi Love has starred in many adult films.

One of the most recognized faces (and bodies) in the adult film world, Sydnee Steele has made dozens of erotic features and worked with top male and female stars. If you want to learn the art of seducing any woman you desire, there is no better teacher than this sensual seductress, who has polished her talents on film! You’ll learn that the art of seduction begins inside you, with the subconscious feelings you have about yourself. Even if you doubt your attractiveness or fear being unworthy, Sydnee will show you how to silence those uncertainties and achieve results that will amaze and delight you!  If you dream of becoming a truly skilled seducer, Sydnee Steele will teach you everything you need to know!