Books published by Opportune Independent Publishing Co.

You have to know that you are a Queen before you receive your crown. The crown is not what makes you a Queen. The Queen produces the crown.

Mental illness has plagued many generations. Sadly enough, there are too many communities that are afraid to speak of, let alone acknowledge that there is even an issue. Well, I have decided to join the few conversations of those who dare to be a voice for loved ones and of those who are lost, to share how I too have suffered, but by God's grace, have overcome. I am No Longer A Victim!

Feeding Ducks is the first book in a series of books of a little boy, Kian, experiencing life's many adventures with his father by his side every step of the way, guiding, educating, supporting and protecting him. Kian is a happy boy with great curiosity and loves to participate hands-on.

Everyone loves "Southern" food, but until recently few acknowledged the heavy influences of soul food, which itself was born of necessity from West African cuisine and slavery.Cornbread & Collard Greens is more than a cookbook. It's a mirror into the non-traditional Southern African-American diaspora, through which history and creative interpretations of soul foods are reflected.Deah effortlessly infuses her love of history with her personal familial narratives and carefully crafts recipes she's designed as a nod to a skill her ancestors perfected - creating delicious meals out of not only a necessity but imagination. Her unique cooking style is complemented by her influences from various countries she has visited. No other book will teach you the history of collard greens, while simultaneously showing you how this Southern staple inspired her collard green stuffed ravioli with buttermilk béchamel sauce or her creamy collard green soup with crispy prosciutto.With more than fifty authentic recipes that beautifully capture the flavors and essence of modern soul food cooking, Cornbread & Collard Greens is an indispensable addition to any cookbook, history and memoir collections.

More than 40 years have passed since the trailblazing Shell Castellon started operation as the first floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit in 1977. Ever since hundreds of these vessels have operated worldwide, and the oil industry has reaped their benefits. Despite continued international popularity and dominance, compelling advantages, and technological advancements, the adoption of FPSOs has faced a unique combination of challenges in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, where there are now only two FPSOs despite it being the birthplace of offshore 70+ years ago.Peter Lovie traces the turbulent history of FPSOs in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, examining with key insight the tumultuous events which have unfolded over the years: ambitious ventures, regulatory upheavals, the 2005 hurricanes which ravaged the oil industry, and more! With his vantage point as an industry insider, Lovie weaves a "hands-on" background to the current state of the oil industry.

You Have Saved Me in More Ways Than One. I hope this story means something to you. I hope you know that I to had countless nights of uncertainty, of wondering, of pain, and of tears. I too, have shared similar struggles and battles that you have faced and seen. A thousand times it hurts but a thousand times I stood up, and each time that I did, it became a different story. It became a journey of hardship, hope, faith, strength, love, and most importantly self-discovery. Learning true acceptance of everything that was occurring in my life whether I felt at the time I allowed it or not. I soon realized I was not in this alone, that my friends, my sisters, and my peers faced the same battles. It, in turn, led me to a state of gratitude. I am being to feel grateful for that relationship ending, that job never calling back, and that friendship that was over. I learned to elevate myself to matter high to my calling. I've learned that men and women are not the same. Our journeys are in sync for a reason and sometimes only for a season. As individuals, it's our duty to take responsibility and acknowledge the course that has ended and most importantly trust the space that we are in.These letters are journeys that we have shared. Consider it pure joy, my brothers, and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know the testing of your faith produces perseverance. -James 1:2, 3

In this tell-all reflection, Engineer and company founder Peter Lovie uncovers ETA's dynamic history. With its ambitious team of engineers and innovators and its groundbreaking concepts and designs which pushed the limits of what was possible for jackups in the '70s, this up-and-coming Houston-based startup went head-to-head with the Big Four established designer-builders of its time. Despite modest beginnings and only seven years in operation before its controversy-ridden collapse, ETA carved a prolific legacy into the industry with its design of its Europe Class jackups and the introduction of cast steel joints and pioneering leg chord design. Even long after ETA's downfall, the longevity of its designs and the borrowing of its concepts by other companies prove the depth of its impact. Simultaneously personal, technical, and critical, Lovie reveals the inner workings of his company-from original, never-before-seen design drafts to its challenges, successes, contributions, and modern parallels.The author is a 2018 inductee as an Industry Pioneer in the Hall of Fame established by the Oilfield Energy Center with a citation that reads: Lovie immigrated from Scotland at age 29 and started Engineering Technology Analysts, Inc. (ETA) in 1970. Four years later he secured a contract to design the two world's largest jackups with 508 ft. long legs for the North Sea: one remains working in 2018. Lovie challenged the established jackup designers of the day with his patented leg design which featured lighter & stronger legs with cast steel joints. Twenty-one other ETA designed jackups were delivered 1976-1982 with thirteen in service today. Other established builders utilized ETA's leg chord design to produce twenty-eight jackups.