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A glittering debut monograph celebrating twenty years of glamorous cocktail dresses, red carpet–ready frocks, and evening gowns by internationally renowned American fashion designer Pamella Roland.No Hollywood red carpet is ever without an A-list celebrity wearing one of Pamella Roland’s signature megawatt dresses that never fail to catch the light of a camera. Since the American fashion designer’s debut eveningwear couture collection at New York Fashion Week in 2002, Roland has been a perennial favorite for women and celebrities alike who aren’t afraid of being in the spotlight.Each page of this dazzling debut book features the opulent, sophisticated, and undeniably feminine cocktail dresses, evening gowns, and luxurious women’s resort wear that have made Roland a mainstay in the closets of everyone from Hollywood starlets to customers outside the fashion centers of New York and Los Angeles. Colorful, eye-catching photographs reveal Roland’s design process and creation of her gowns, including sketches, inspirational reference material, snapshots of memorable runway and red-carpet moments, and the debut of her new fragrance. Featured in the book are many of Roland’s devoted friends and clients including Vanessa Williams, Paris Hilton, Mindy Kaling, Kim Cattrall, Debra Messing, Chrissy Teigen, Gigi Hadid, Halle Berry, Rosie Perez, and Eva Longoria, among others. A tribute to the bedazzled, embroidered, and glitzy dresses worn by Hollywood elite, New York socialites, and women across the globe—this volume is a beautiful addition to the libraries of fashion, design, and style lovers.

The highly anticipated first book by a widely respected entertainer whose career highlights include The Right Stuff, Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives, and former Miss America

When Vanessa Williams was growing up, she had a plan: She’d go to college and major in musical theater; afterward she’d get her MFA from the Yale School of Drama, and then she would embark on a successful career on Broadway. And to make sure she stayed on that path, her mother, Helen Williams, gave her a list of things that she should never— ever—do.  Near the top of that list was “never ever pose nude for anyone.”  So when Vanessa became the first African-American woman to win the title of Miss America in September 1983 (an accomplishment that she never planned for or desired), only to be forced to resign ten months later due to a nude photo scandal, the lives of both Vanessa and Helen took an unexpected turn.  But Vanessa survived this setback, and many others to come, to enjoy a thirty-plus-year career as an award-winning singer and actress. Vanessa has been asked to write her memoir many times, but only now—with the help of her mother—is she ready to tell her story.

 Vanessa grew up in Millwood, New York, part of one of the town’s only black families. As a teenager, Vanessa defied Helen, flirting with boys, drinking, and smoking pot.  But despite their early conflicts, Helen has always ardently protected her daughter, staying in contact with the FBI about the multiple death threats Vanessa received after being crowned and being there for her during the dissolution of her two marriages.

Now the mother of four children, Vanessa describes how she’s made it through the ups and downs of her life as well as her career.  Jointly written by Vanessa and Helen and filled with dozens of personal family photos and mementos, You Have No Idea is an empowering celebration of the love between a mother and daughter and the life of a woman who beat the odds to achieve her destiny.

From singer, actress, and dancer Vanessa Williams comes a sweet, sparkling story about a young girl whose beloved pet fish has wonderful, magical powers.

This story was originally written after praying for a unique Easter Program for a small country church outreach. Jesus used parables a lot to explain things when He walked on the earth, and this parable explains what Easter is all about on a child's level. This story explains sin, separation from God, and why the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus are so important. It will explain why Jesus is the Key to Easter. The need for a book like this is so relevant in our world today with so many bunnies, eggs, and chicks being the only representation of Easter to our children. If statistics are correct, not a lot of children are attending church in our world right now, and it is hoped that this book will reach a generation of children that will fall in love with Jesus and receive Him into their heart.

Heaven, Our Forever Home describes heaven according to the Bible, combining scriptures into one place. Reading this book will enhance our understanding of what heaven is, how to get there, and what to expect when we, or someone we know, arrives there. Prayerfully, this book will inspire everyone to choose heaven as their eternal home and provide peace for anyone who already has a loved one there. The more we know about heaven, the less we fear and grieve when someone goes there.We can then understand 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 (KJV): "e;O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?"e;