"Red's Magic Comb, Pressing Through the Kinks of Life" is an inspirational story that chronicles Henrietta "Red" Howard's journey from a childhood of extreme poverty in the restricted South and personal challenges to becoming the First Black Female Salon Owner in the town of Talbotton, Georgia. The book relies on the recollection of "Red," who is currently 90 years old as of January 16, 2023, to give accounts of her everyday life as a child, a teenager, and an adult. It tells how she always sought positivity and overcame some of life's most devastating blows to stay on course to achieve what she believed she deserved. Because of her own experiences early in her life, she had a vision of what she wanted and did not want for herself and her family. She once proclaimed about her then-unborn children, "My children will NEVER work in no white man's field!" Red's views on love, relationships, and life served as the wind beneath her wings to realizing her dreams, being a beacon of hope for others, and making history in the world of hair and beauty. "Red's Magic Comb, Pressing Though the Kinks of Life" will take the reader through emotional highs and lows but serve as inspiration in the end.

My mom used to tell us, to me and my sister, stories about the heroes of the legends and their mythical animals. As a young child, I read many fairy tales. I was always amazed of their world. And then I started to wonder if they were only fantasy. I travelled inside these stories throughout my mind, and the more I read, the more they seemed real to me. I felt alive just imagining that I am a part of their world, where I was always welcomed by everything and everybody. My sister was always my companion in all my travels, and she always took good care of me. Before I knew it, I grew up and I was blessed with a wonderful child. His innocence and beautiful heart reminded me of our childhood where innocence was the name of our world. My son was and is an inspiration for a fantasy world of my own. Just for my him, I decided to bring the myths and legends into our world. I decided to give them life. This book is a blend of magic, fantasy, and reality. Here is the place where I brought together the mythical animals, heroes, stories about underworld life, reality and magic. The legends are so real in my book, you feel like they were always part of us. I always imagined reading stories to my grandchildren when they will go to bed at night. I hope someday my wish will come true. It is a happy book with happy ending. In fact, this is not the end, it is the beginning of an adventure of a lifetime and never-ending knowledge.

Fairy tales retold—with a twist—from “some of our best storytellers” including Neil Gaiman, Gahan Wilson, Tanith Lee, and others (The Washington Post). In this “no holds barred . . . nightmarish . . . provocative” collection, bestselling and award-winning fantasy masters put a dark, disturbing, and erotic spin on your favorite bedtime stories—and give you something entirely new to trouble your dreams (The New York Times Book Review). A boy is haunted through adulthood by a soul-eating creature that lies forever in wait under Neil Gaiman’s “Troll Bridge”; a melancholy amphibian shares his most private fantasies with a therapist in Gahan Wilson’s “The Frog Prince”; in Tanith Lee’s “Snow-Drop,” a lonely artist invites seven circus performers into her home to satisfy an obsession; in Steve Rasnic Tem’s “Little Poucet,” a band of lost brothers find refuge and terror with a hungry family in the woods; and Wendy Wheeler delves into the deviant psyche of the predatory male in “Little Red.” Also featuring Nancy Kress, Charles de Lint, Melanie Tem, Patricia A. McKillip, Jack Dann, and others, all paying a revisit to our favorite fairy tales in ways you’ve never dared to imagine.

CHILDHOOD CLASSICS - Ultimate Collection: 1400+ Tales of Magic, Adventure, Fairytales & Legends possess an awe-inspiring aggregation of narratives that traverse the intricate landscape of youthful imagination. This anthology showcases an eclectic mix of literary styles, from the fantastical realms of fairy tales and legends to the adventurous seas of magic and exploration. It encapsulates the rich literary context of multiple periods, bringing together works that have significantly influenced the genre of children's literature. The collection highlights diversity through its inclusion of stories that span different cultures and epochs, making it a treasure trove of literary masterpieces that have enchanted readers young and old alike. The contributing authors and editors of this anthology are among the luminary figures of literature, whose collective work has shaped not just the genre of children's literature but also the broader landscape of literary history. These authors, hailing from diverse backgrounds and cultures, have contributed to various literary movements, from Romanticism to Realism, and their works reflect the societal, cultural, and historical contexts of their times. Their collective contributions provide a panoramic view of the human condition, explored through the lens of childhood's innocence and wonder, thus enriching the anthology's overarching theme of magic and adventure. CHILDHOOD CLASSICS - Ultimate Collection offers readers an unparalleled opportunity to explore a vast array of literary jewels within a single volume. It invites an educational journey through the corridors of time, where the universality of childhood experiences is celebrated across cultures and eras. For those who seek to immerse themselves in the depth and diversity of children's literature, this anthology promises a compendium of lessons, adventures, and timeless wisdom. It is an essential addition to the libraries of educators, historians, and lovers of literature, providing a window into the enduring power of storytelling in capturing the essence of the human spirit.