New Releases by Stephanie Johnson

Trump: Unaliving a Former President - 2 Disappearing Attempts Later, a BulletProof Presidential Campaign is a provocative and gripping exploration of resilience, power, and the unbreakable force of one of the most polarizing figures in modern political history. This book delves into the harrowing events surrounding two mysterious attempts on former President Trump's life and how these experiences galvanized his political resurgence. A riveting blend of political intrigue, conspiracy, and comeback story, this narrative examines the unyielding determination of a man who refuses to be sidelined, raising questions about the intersection of leadership, danger, and the indomitable human spirit.

Women Redefining Leadership With S.P.I.C.E. is not just another leadership book to sit on the shelf. Led by Shayla N. Atkins, a former Fortune 500 executive turned visionary CEO, this anthology offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the lived experiences of 13 trailblazing women who refused to conform to outdated norms and redefined what leadership looked like in their own terms. Each chapter offers a powerful blend of resilience, strategy, innovation, insights, and authenticity. These accomplished women-CEOs, executives, corporate leaders, and thought disruptors share raw and unfiltered stories of their journeys, from breaking glass ceilings to navigating biases and outdated norms. Packed with hard-won wisdom and actionable leadership & career strategies, their insights will help you find your voice, embrace your individuality, lead with impact, and deliver results with your well-being intact. At its heart, Women Redefining Leadership With S.P.I.C.E. is a roadmap for women who refuse to conform to outdated leadership paradigms. It empowers you to lead with S.P.I.C.E.: Savvy, Performance, Image, Communication, and Exposure.

The Oxford Companion to New Zealand Literature describes Johnson's writing as marked by a dry irony, a sharp-edged humour that focuses unerringly on the frailties and foolishness of her characters and this collection is very much that. Stephanie Johnson is one of New Zealand's most accomplished novelists and short story writers. In this sparkling, characteristically bold collection of stories written over some twenty years, she explores the various, frequently vexed preoccupations of our times politics, religion, conservation and climate change, love, sex, aging, addiction, greed, travel as well as the strange, even comical human impulses that drive individual, family and broader social behaviour. Varied in tone and style, and ranging in scope from New Zealand to Australia and beyond, they showcase Johnson's skills and typically subversive vision, challenging social norms and skewering pomposity and privilege wherever they may be found. These twenty-seven stories cement her reputation as a writer with a unique ability to blend humour and high seriousness, horror and hilarity, irony and compassion. All display her unerring talent for bravura storytelling.

About Artistam "Artistam" is a quarterly series of books published under the supervision of an esteemed editorial board. Each issue consists of two main sections: Articles: Covering various themes relevant to contemporary art. Artists and Their Works: Introducing selected artists and showcasing their creations. The initial focus of the series is on contemporary Iranian art and artists, with plans to expand to feature contemporary artists worldwide in future editions. The featured artworks are chosen through: Open Calls: Artists are invited to submit their works based on specific themes and mediums. Evaluation: Submissions are reviewed by the editorial board and guest judges to ensure quality and thematic relevance. The Theme of This Issue: Tree In mythology, trees represent timeless mysteries and the eternal connection between the natural world and humankind. From Eastern myths and the story of the "Assyrian Tree" to its major role in both earthly and eternal life in Abrahamic religions, trees have long held a special place in a wide range of beliefs and cultures. The value of trees has not diminished throughout time. In terms of the environment, trees and forests are the Earth's lifeblood, giving us pure air to breathe and sustaining life. The beauty and striking visual impact of trees, whether they are lone trees or part of a dense forest, have always attracted the attention of artists in the world of art, from petroglyphs to numerous modern art styles like Impressionism and Romanticism. Through their innovative and distinctive viewpoints, photographers have the chance to investigate and highlight the different facets and importance of trees in today's society. We are reminded that trees are not only silent beings but also silent witnesses to our history and culture by the stories that each picture may convey about the development, resiliency, and everlasting beauty of trees. Summer 2024 Edition In this call for submissions, 161 photographs from 72 artists were received and carefully evaluated by the editorial board. From these, 46 photographs from 26 artists were selected for publication in the magazine. This season, we proudly present: Artist of Summer 2024: Mr. Navid Maghami Selected Work of Summer 2024: A photograph by Mr. Amin Alkasir Diversity in the Selection Process A key strength of this issue lies in the diversity of perspectives among the jury members, which ensured a broad range of works were considered eligible for publication. The submitted works were evaluated based on aesthetic and semantic criteria from different parts of the world, ensuring fairness and avoiding bias. This diversity enhances the magazine's mission to provide opportunities for a wider variety of artists to showcase their work. Articles in This Issue This issue also features insightful articles by both editorial board members and guest contributors: Professor Bartosz Posacki (Editorial Board) Stephanie Johnson (Editorial Board) Dr. Amir Beshkeni (Guest Contributor) Mohammad Tajaran (Guest Contributor) Featured Artists Amin Alkasir Mina Behkar Elahe Dadkhah Amin Ebrahimi Nastaran Fallah Behzad Golcheshmeh Kimiya Hedavand Khani Sepideh Kashanimansour Moones Khoshdel Sangdehi Navid Maghami Zahra Masoumi Mobasher Saman Moarref Sara Moshgani Shahsavarani Sahand Nakhaei Iman Najjar Reza Nasseri Leila Nazary Mohammad Amin Pourheidari Aida Rezaei Dodani Maryam Rezaei Mahboubeh Seify Amir Shahmohammad Yazdan Shiri Hassan Tavakoli Mojdeh Younesmohajer Setareh Zargarani

From beginner to advance journal users, from college graduate to seasoned professional, this priority planner challenges "hustle culture" by giving users permission to focus only on tasks that align with their values and intentions. As a result, there's less opportunity to agonize over minute details and more opportunity to for exploration and personal growth.About this item:12 week undated plannerMinimalist design and easy to usePerfect for beginner to more experienced journal usersIncludes helpful examples for setting intentions and prompts for writing affirmationsPaperback100 pages11.43 x 8.75"Glossy finish

From beginner to advance journal users, from college graduate to seasoned professional, this priority planner challenges "hustle culture" by giving users permission to focus only on tasks that align with their values and intentions. As a result, there's less opportunity to agonize over minute details and more opportunity to for exploration and personal growth.About this item:12 week undated plannerMinimalist design and easy to usePerfect for beginner to more experienced journal usersIncludes helpful examples for setting intentions and prompts for writing affirmationsPaperback100 pages11.43 x 8.75"Glossy finish

From beginner to advance journal users, from college graduate to seasoned professional, this priority planner challenges "hustle culture" by giving users permission to focus only on tasks that align with their values and intentions. As a result, there's less opportunity to agonize over minute details and more opportunity to for exploration and personal growth.About this item:12 week undated plannerMinimalist design and easy to usePerfect for beginner to more experienced journal usersIncludes helpful examples for setting intentions and prompts for writing affirmationsPaperback100 pages11.43 x 8.75"Glossy finish

From beginner to advance journal users, from college graduate to seasoned professional, this priority planner challenges "hustle culture" by giving users permission to focus only on tasks that align with their values and intentions. As a result, there's less opportunity to agonize over minute details and more opportunity to for exploration and personal growth.About this item:12 week undated plannerMinimalist design and easy to usePerfect for beginner to more experienced journal usersIncludes helpful examples for setting intentions and prompts for writing affirmationsPaperback100 pages11.43 x 8.75"Glossy finish

From beginner to advance journal users, from college graduate to seasoned professional, this priority planner challenges "hustle culture" by giving users permission to focus only on tasks that align with their values and intentions. As a result, there's less opportunity to agonize over minute details and more opportunity to for exploration and personal growth.About this item:12 week undated plannerMinimalist design and easy to usePerfect for beginner to more experienced journal usersIncludes helpful examples for setting intentions and prompts for writing affirmationsPaperback100 pages11.43 x 8.75"Glossy finish

In God Kept Me, Evangelist Stephanie M. Y. Johnson unravels her troubled life from her childhood to adulthood. To ordinary people, we will question, 'How could a person fall into the drug life when they know what drugs can do to them?' God Kept Me, is a look into her life and journey from disfunction, hurt, and pain; to an understanding that it's only by the Grace of God she's still alive. "What my life encountered could only be orchestrated by God." In this riveting memoir, you will learn: - If your loved ones are still alive, there is hope and victory in Christ. - Even in tragedy, God has a plan for them. - If nothing else, "Don't give up on anybody. Keep praying and believing." - Your relationships can be restored. "This memoir is told out of love, and for the love of people in truth." "A transparent look to hitting rock bottom and surviving." To those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior can attest to the changes that come over a person when accepting Christ. This telling story depicts what a person goes through to get to the point of Salvation and knowing it's nothing short of a miracle.

High on the Southern Alps of New Zealand lies a fallen man, like ‘a black exclamation mark on a white page, Kiwi-noir face down in the snow’. Is he still alive? This funny, fearless, thought-provoking novel trains its sights on us. Kerry-Anne is kind, unlike her foster sister Joleen, who is a different kind of person altogether. Being locked down for Joleen will mean behind bars. For Kerry-Anne’s ex-husband, the National MP Lyall Hull, lockdown will also take on a new meaning when he goes on a cycle trip instead of staying at home. From lockdown in the Bay of Islands, Kerry-Anne tries to work out what both are up to. Will anyone come up smelling of roses? ‘Johnson has always had an eye for topicality’ — Steve Braunias

Are you looking for a simple, all-natural way to boost your health, lose weight? Do you want to save time cooking healthy meals on any budget? If yes then keep reading! In this Chocolate Cakes, you will find: A vegetarian keto primer-Learn the basics of the meat-free ingredients. A comprehensive shopping guide-Discover key vegetarian ingredients, take the guesswork out of stocking your fridge, and learn which ingredients to avoid. Easy recipes-Get delicious meals on the table in 30 minutes or less with simple steps and familiar ingredients. time-saving vegetarian ketogenic cookbook.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A deeply touching memoir . . . A beautiful, sometimes shocking NC-17 story, kept out of the lily-white, upper crust canon of literature—until now.” —The Washington Post The storytelling phenomenon Humans of New York and its #1 bestselling books have captivated a global audience of millions with personal narratives that illuminate the human condition. But one story stands apart from the rest... She is a woman as fabulous, unbowed, and irresistible as the city she lives in. Meet TANQUERAY. In 2019, Humans of New York featured a photo of a woman in an outrageous fur coat and hat she made herself. She instantly captured the attention of millions. Her name is Stephanie Johnson, but she’s better known to HONY followers as “Tanqueray,” a born performer who was once one of the best-known burlesque dancers in New York City. Reeling from a brutal childhood, immersed in a world of go-go dancers and hustlers, dirty cops and gangsters, Stephanie was determined to become the fiercest thing the city had ever seen. And she succeeded. Real, raw, and unapologetically honest, this is the full story of Tanqueray as told by Brandon Stanton—a book filled with never-before-told stories of Tanqueray's struggles and triumphs through good times and bad, personal photos from her own collection, and glimpses of New York City from back in the day when the name “Tanqueray” was on everyone’s lips.

This book was written during my personal healing process. I had held on to so many things for years, and it was causing me to suffer in my daily living. I never knew how serious it was until I began writing this and the wounds began to heal within me. I was living a life that looked so very successful on the outside. I was preaching and doing poetry and holding workshops and seeing others healed and delivered and I was still bound. After writing this, I could see so much more clearly. And I am a different individual because of the situations I verbally vomited onto paper. I am now thriving instead of surviving. And the process is ongoing. Be set free!

Buying a rundown motel to start a new life — what could possibly go wrong? In this funny and moving novel, prize-winning author Stephanie Johnson turns her wry eye on us. ‘What a fabulous read. Stephanie Johnson’s characters choose an old motel with little to offer except an amazing view in order to start a ‘new life’. Their first guests are a classic cast of the sorrowful and dysfunctional that every-day life throws at us these days. They are joined by their pregnant daughter, a mysterious young criminal from next door and a dog that knows more than all of them put together. The story is fast paced, and unpredictable, it’s smart, contemporary and heartbreaking all at once. And, just when it was about to make me cry, Johnson startled me into wild laughter. This is her best book ever, and I loved every page of it.’ – Fiona Kidman

The Lord has done so much for me. In all of my years of walking with the Father, He has never let me down. One of my favorite scriptures is in Psalms 18:29-30: "For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall. As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him." What this means to me is that despite all the obstacles I have had to face and all of the trials I have gone through, I have been able to overcome with the strength of the Father. When things got tough and mountains presented themselves, it was nothing but the power of the Holy Spirit that caused me to triumph. The Word of God, prayer, and trust in Him always made me a victor. He never failed to keep His promises." -Stephanie Johnson

The quality of U.S. drinking water is at risk from many causes, including the nation's aging infrastructure and environmental conditions that affect source water conditions. Quality Water from Every Tap, a workshop held in Washington, D.C., on November 21-22, 2019, provided an opportunity for experts from government, affected communities, academia, and the private sector to explore both the challenges and factors that affect the delivery of water with acceptable quality and the paths to increase the quality of water for systems that do not meet today's drinking water standards - especially focusing on communities that lack adequate resources and expertise because they are small or have declining populations. This publication provides the rapporteurs' high-level summary of the topics addressed in the workshop and suggestions provided by workshop participants for potential actions to address the nation's water quality challenges.

This funny notebook makes a great gag gift for a wife, husband, girlfriend, boyfriend or crush. There is ample room inside for writing notes and ideas. It can be used as a notebook, journal, diary or composition book. This paperback notebook is 6" x 9" and has 110 lined pages (55 sheets). Get your copy now!

Five notable twentieth-century New Zealanders who made their lives in Australia are the subject of this fascinating biographical investigation by award-winning author Stephanie Johnson. Roland Wakelin, Dulcie Deamer, Jean Devanny, Douglas Stewart and Eric Baume had little in common in personality, proclivities and politics. Yet they all experienced fame and/or notoriety in the West Island while being largely forgotten in their country of origin. They also occasionally crossed paths in the course of eventful lives. The works of painter Roland Wakelin place him as a founder of Australias Modern Movement, while his modest and affable personality was the opposite of the stereotypical artist. Dulcie Deamer was a writer and libertine known for her leopardskin attire and associations with the larger-than-life characters of the Sydney bohemian set including the Witch of Kings Cross, fellow New Zealander Rosaleen Norton. The forthright feminism and creative integrity of novelist Jean Devanny led to bitter battles with the same communist movement she devoted decades of her life to. Douglas Stewart was one of the most famous Australian writers of his period. He was a long- term gatekeeper for Australian letters as the literary editor of the Bulletin, and then editor for publishers Angus and Robertson. Born into an unusual and unorthodox Jewish family, Eric Baume gained prominence in Australia as an early prototype of the modern- day shock jock and at one stage one of the countrys highest-earning media personalities and bestselling authors. A lifelong gambling addict, he died in debt. Stephanie Johnson restores these striking New Zealanders to our national narrative, engaging their life stories to illuminate the curious lacuna that exists at the heart of the complex relationship between the two nations. As a writer with strong connections to both countries, Johnson draws on her own experiences of life on both sides of the ditch in her reflections on the trans-Tasman diaspora and the subtle differences and cultural divide that set apart the two countries.

THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED SEQUEL TO 'THE BONDS THAT BIND US.'Is love enough to keep them bound?With a trouble past behind him, Jackson has nearly everything he ever dreamed of - his handsome fiancé, Luke, by his side and an exciting business venture that could make or break his career.When Luke is offered the role of a lifetime, Jackson insists he take it, though it means being apart for the better part of a year. Despite his overwhelming mistrust of Luke's new co-star, Peter Alborn, Jackson sends him off with the promise of a wonderful future upon his return.But when an old foe makes it their mission to infiltrate and destroy his happiness, all his old insecurities begin to surface. They seep in and start to crack the foundation of his perfect life.Despite the love and support of his friends and family, Jackson begins a downward spiral that no one, not even his Superman, could have anticipated...

High School Romance is about a couple who has up's and downs throughout high school. In high school you go through a range of emotions and that is what this book tells. The fact that Tina and Keith go through so much they always get through every obstacle that is thrown their way no matter what it is. High School Romance will make you laugh, cry and I am sure it is going to be relatable when reading this book. Get into the lives of Tina and Keith and read how their lives are turned upside down with all the obstacles thrown their way.

Wit, compassion and insight combine in this entertaining novel that explores the politics and human comedy behind writers’ festivals and the publishing industry. Writers’ festivals can be hotbeds of literary and romantic intrigue, and the Oceania is up there with the best of them. Rookie director Rae McKay, recently returned from New York, fears she has bitten off more than she can chew. Pressure comes not only from local and international writers but also from the prestigious Opus Book Award, which this year is being hosted by the festival. Add to that high-level diplomatic fallout surrounding a dissident Chinese writer, Rae’s slowly disintegrating private life and ongoing dramas involving much loved characters of The Writing Class, and the result is a wise and witty novel that explores the contemporary phenomenon of the public face of the writer. This lively, stand-alone novel is as ‘intelligent, tender and funny’ as readers found The Writing Class. '. . . a book that's sophisticated, witty and - best of all - generous in its attitudes to its characters. It's a love letter to reading and writing and things readers and writers share, especially the mutual effort to understand the world and the people in it.' - Paul Little, North & South on The Writing Class

Romantic, funny and surprising, this novel is a bold exploration of love in a time of confusion. In Fiji at the end of 1918, the distant Great War is drawing to a close and Spanish flu is raging. Twelve-year-old Olive McNab is sent from Suva to stay wih her aunt and uncle on a plantation on Tavenui. On this magical and mysterious island she uncovers some startling, well-kept secrets. The death of her mother, her friendship with two independent women, and a series of adventures change Olive's life for ever. 'Johnson's work is marked by a dry irony, a sharp-edged humour that focuses unerringly on the frailties and foolishness of her characters . . . There is compassion, though, and sensitivity in the development of complex situations . . . A purposeful sense of such larger concerns balances Johnson's precision with the small details of situation, character and voice that give veracity and colour.' - The Oxford Companion to New Zealand Literature

"I Believe" is a collection of poetry from Orlando Florida and the surrounding areas that takes an artistic look at what people believe in. Poem topics were inspired by visual artists and then picked by talented poets who felt a connection to those topics.

A brilliant novel about history, the forgetting and rewriting of it, and a satire on a society that has lost compassion in the process. Smooch is a 'Whistler', a genetically altered lapdog with special talents, including the ability to remember his previous incarnations and to communicate directly from his brain by electronically downloading his thoughts onto disc. Smooch has been reincarnated many times, and has lived on many of the great laps of history, past and future. He can recall many of history's key moments, such as the birth of Jesus and the imprisonment of Mary Queen of Scots. The Whistler is a virtuosic feat: wise, funny and intelligent. Smooch's current reincarnation is in Sydney in the year 2318. The world has gone to hell: democratic government worldwide has given way to a society run by corporations, pollution is everywhere, and society is heavily stratified between the haves and have nots.

This unique novel is both a compelling love story and an insightful writing manual. 'Writers take what we learn of human nature and, fuelled by our longings for other existences and other times, forge new identities that can be as real as she is, sitting with her dog on the weathered step of the old house, stories that move us to tears or laughter.' Merle Carbury, an author in her own right, also teaches Creative Writing. Amid the tension of the final semester of the year, her many and varied students prepare to submit their manuscripts. As Merle mentors their assorted ambitions, observes the romantic entanglements of her colleague, worries about her husband and is intrigued by their mysterious German lodger, she both imparts and embodies how to write a novel. Written by a prize-winning author, who is also an experienced teacher, the overarching intelligence, compassion and wicked humour in this inventive book make it a joy to read.