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Just As I Am: The Autobiography of Billy Graham
by Billy GrahamCommemorative editionHailed as "the world's preacher," Billy Graham enjoyed a career that spanned six decades and his ministry of faith touched the hearts and souls of millions. In Just As I Am, a #1 New York Times Bestseller, Graham reveals his life story in what the Chicago Tribune calls "a disarmingly honest autobiography." With down-to-earth warmth and candor, Graham tells the stories of the events and encounters that helped shape his life. He recounts meetings with presidents, celebrities, and world leaders, including Harry S. Truman, Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth, and the Shah of Iran, and shares his own spiritual journey as he movingly reflects on his personal life and relationships. This is an inspirational and unforgettable portrait that will be treasured by readers everywhere.
Buddha Baby
by Kim Wong KeltnerWant to learn a thing or two about a young Chinese-Americanwoman with a penchant for Hello Kitty toys, who could be found squeezing into jeans at Old Navy while being asked for detailed explanations of Yo-Yo Ma's success?Then get ready for:WHOLindsey Owyang, raised on Spaghetti-O'sand Aaron Spelling productionsWHATHer Secret Asian Man finally proposes!WHERESpringtime in San Francisco and it's raining stone cold foxesHOWLindsey wants to make her peace with Chinatown & country,but will a crotchety Chinese grandmother stand in her way?WHYBecause she never expected her hottie crush fromsixth grade to show up now ...As Lindsey continues her quest for identity, family secrets, and true love, will she find double happiness, or will she be tempted by one last lion dance with a stranger? Ultimately, Lindsey realizes that Chinese girls really wanna have chow fun.
The Amazing Adventures of Dietgirl
by Shauna ReidAt just twenty-three years old, Shauna Reid weighed 351 pounds. Spurred into action by the sight of her enormous white knickers billowing on the clothesline, she created the hugely successful blog "The Amazing Adventures of Dietgirl." Hiding behind her Lycra-clad, roly-poly alter-ego, her transformation from couch potato to svelte goddess began.Today, eight thousand miles, seven years, and 175 pounds later, the gloriously gorgeous Shauna is literally half the woman she used to be. Hysterically funny and heart-wrenchingly honest, The Amazing Adventures of Dietgirl includes travel tales from Australia to Paris to Red Square, plus romance when she meets the man of her dreams in a Scottish pub. This is the uplifting true story of a young woman who defeated her demons and conquered her cravings to become a real-life superhero to inspire us all.
You Can Change the World: The Kids' Guide to a Better Planet
by Lucy BellYou Can Change the World empowers kids to make changes in their lives and communities with the powerful message that anyone can make a difference in the world. This colorfully illustrated book is packed with information, ideas, and activities for everyday sustainability—like mending clothes, composting, and avoiding single-use plastics. Interspersed throughout are features on children around the globe who are making a difference, such as Greta Thunberg or Solli Raphael, reminding kids that ordinary people can spark extraordinary change.
She's Had a Baby—And I'm Having A Meltdown: What Every New Father Needs to Know About Marriage, Sex, and Diapers
by James D. BarronShe's had the Baby, you're a daddy -- now what? James Barron draws on his own experience, the experiences of countless others, and on insights from mothers on what they think new fathers should know to offer advice on balancing the demands of being a good father and a good husband, from the infant through the toddler years. He includes tips on: recapturing the romantic days of just the two of you vacationing with toddlers distinguishing between needing to call the pediatrician and pestering the pediatrician having sex while your 1-1/2 year-old is in the houseHardly a standard child-rearing book, She's Had a Baby doesn't diagnose allergies or suggest developmentally appropriate toys. Rather, in bite-sized observations, Barron champions the joys and anxieties of daddyhood, while helping a man to cope with the ups and downs a relationship can go through during this time.
Washed by Blood: Lessons from My Time with Korn and My Journey to Christ
by Brian WelchAn Out-of-Control Rock Star. An Inescapable Addiction to Drugs. A Miraculous Redemption through Jesus Christ.You think you've heard this story before but you haven't. Washed by Blood is a look at the dramatic saving power of Jesus Christ unlike any other—one that shows how God looks out for all of us, even those who seem farthest away from his grace. Brian "Head" Welch was a rock star who thought he had it all. He was the lead guitarist in Korn, one of the biggest and most controversial rock bands on the planet. He lived in a mansion, had millions of dollars in the bank, and legions of fans all over the globe. He was living the good life, and it should have been perfect. But it was all a lie.What no one knew was that backstage and away from the crowds, Head was fighting a debilitating addiction to methamphetamines, and that nothing—not even the birth of his daughter—could make him quit for good. He had given up. He was empty inside. He spent his days contemplating suicide convinced that each high would be his last. And that was when he found God.Washed by Blood tells the remarkable story of how God's unconditional love freed Head from his addictions and saved him from death. Here Head describes the joys and struggles of his journey to faith, detailing how Jesus has helped him cope with his pain and find the path that's right for both him and his daughter. An account of triumphs, hardships, and the healing power of Jesus, Washed by Blood is an inspirational demonstration that God is always there to save even the most troubled souls.
My Spiritual Journey: Personal Reflections, Teachings, and Talks
by Dalai Lama Sofia Stril-ReverIn this elegant self-portrait, the world’s most outspoken and influential spiritual leader recounts his epic and engaging life story. The Dalai Lama’s most accessible and intimate book, My Spiritual Journey is an excellent introduction to the larger-than-life leader of Tibetan Buddhism—perfect for anyone curious about Eastern religion, invested in the Free Tibet movement, or simply seeking a richer spiritual life. The Dalai Lama’s riveting, deeply insightful meditations on life will resonate strongly with readers of Pema Chodron, Thich Nhat Hanh, or the His Holiness’s own The Art of Happiness and Ethics for the New Millennium.
Buddhist Boot Camp
by Timber HawkeyeBuddhism is all about training the mind, and boot camp is an ideal training method for this generation’s short attention span. The chapters in this small book can be read in any order, and are simple and easy to understand. Each story, inspirational quote and teaching offers mindfulness-enhancing techniques that anyone can relate to. You don’t need to be a Buddhist to find this book motivational. As the Dalai Lama says, “Don’t try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are.”Whether it’s Mother Teresa’s acts of charity, Gandhi’s perseverance, or your aunt Betty’s calm demeanor, it doesn’t matter who inspires you, so long as you’re motivated to be better today than you were yesterday. Regardless or religion or geographical region, race, ethnicity, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, flexibility, or vulnerability, if you do good, you feel good, and if you do bad, you feel bad. If you agree that Buddhism isn’t just about meditating, but also about rolling up your sleeves and relieving some of the suffering in the world, then you are ready to be a soldier of peace in the army of love; welcome to Buddhist Boot Camp!
A Year of Living Consciously: 365 Daily Inspirations for Creating a Life of Passion and Purpose
by Gay HendricksEmbrace Each DayWe all want to live authentic, self-aware, and successful lives. How do we go about it? Where do we begin? In a daily map full of wisdom, inspirational quotes, and transformational exercises, bestselling author and psychotherapist Gay Hendricks sets us on a fantastic journey to personal and relationship success. In bite-size portions, Hendricks encourages understanding, self-awareness, and honesty-all vital elements in a conscious life. A Year of Living Consciously teaches us to relish the journey that results in greater self-esteem and emotional literacy, achievements that can only come from leading an examined life. Quotes from historical and literary figures reinforce the timeless importance of honesty and self-knowledge. By helping us see, comprehend, and ultimately embrace the secrets we often hide from ourselves. A Year of Living Consciously brings us into accord to create clearer understanding, genuine change, and self-realization.
Shantung Compound: The Story of Men and Women Under Pressure
by Langdon GilkeyThis vivid diary of life in a Japanese internment camp during World War II examines the moral challenges encountered in conditions of confinement and deprivation.
Don’t Forget To Say Your Prayers: How to Activate the Power of Prayer in Every Circumstance of Your Life
by Lydia P. FordLydia Ford has written an incredibly honest and transparent story of her life. In the midst of past storms and life changing events, the death of her only daughter, and at the time of publication, the untimely death of her husband of 37 years, Rev. Ford has courageously held fast to her testimony, "Don't Forget to Say Your Prayers," as first taught by her beloved grandmother. Surely some of you have asked the question, Why pray? Does God even care that I am hurting? How can prayer change what God has already sovereignly decreed? How can prayer help me to move forward and accept the devastating loneliness and suffering of my present situation? In this book, Lydia Ford shares how prayer helped her to face the most difficult trials and testing of her faith in God. Read her story and listen to her as she cries out and goes before the Lord with prayers and thanksgiving; relying on God for His assurance that He is only a prayer away.
Before You Give Your Heart Away
by Judith Ames DavidBefore You Give Your Heart Away is a practical guide to understanding how the lack of a positive father fi gure in childhood impacts all of a daughter’s relationships later in life, especially with men, and greatly distorts the view of the heavenly Father. This book ties teaching and personal stories together and can be used for individual refl ection or group study. The father/daughter relationship, feelings of self-worth, compulsive and addictive behaviors, teenage pregnancy, abortion recovery, and abstinence are just a few of the topics discussed. Before You Give Your Heart Away should not be read quickly and set aside but should be used as a guide on a journey to personal growth and healing.
I Didn’t Sign Up For This!: 7 Startegies for Dealing With Difficulty in Difficult Times
by Sandra A. CroweWe all have our problems. We all experience moments of exasperation and turmoil surrounding the question ''Why me?'' or more importantly What now? when life seemed to go awry. Wouldn't it be great to have the answer to those questions? With a little help from I Didn't Sign Up for This! 7 Strategies for Dealing with Difficulty in Difficult Times, the answer to those questions and others you ask in these moments are answered. You'll find that with the right strategies you can overcome even the most soul-crushing challenges. You will learn: - Why shifting internal reactions can have external implications - How to alter the ongoing difficulty that lives within right now - How to design and shift your emotions no matter what - Where and how to change expectations so your mood does too - What tools will alter your difficult relationships and finally make them work
The Invisible Conversations™ with Your Aging Parents
by Shannon A. WhiteWhy read The Invisible Conversations™ with Your Aging Parents? • Mom’s health is beginning to decline. You love her, but you’re worried about how you’re going to provide the care she needs while handling the other demands in your life. • Dad has always been a private person. You want to support his life choices as he gets older. How do you talk about what he needs both now and in the future? • Ever since Dad’s death, Mom hasn’t been the same. How do you help her grieve, when you’re dealing with your own feelings of loss? Whether it’s discussing living arrangements, health issues, money, grief and loss, the ability to drive, or advance directives, this must-have resource will help you start or continue the conversations you want and need have with your aging parents. Shannon guides you through facing the toughest topics, so you can communicate clearly with dignity and respect. Her practical tools will help you alleviate stress and nurture a deeper connection within your relationship together.
Bodacious Bo The Pound Prince: The Pound Prince
by Pat BeckerCrossbred between English and German Shorthaired pointers, precocious puppy Bodacious Bo appears destined for fame in the world of fieldtrial champions. But misfortune strikes, pushing young Bo into a harsh world far different from the life he had been groomed for. He finds himself in the unforgiving world of nature where his instinctive skills as a sporting dog will be used for survival. Fate returns him to the complicated world of people, where he searches for a "forever home" and to fulfill his destiny as a champion in the world of sporting dogs. 'A captivating read for all dog lovers...a bittersweet tale of adventure, loss and love. The illustrations are charming!' - Marilyn King, Publisher TulsaPets Magazine & OKC Pets Magazine Tulsa, Oklahoma
Insightful Knowledge: An Enlightened View of Social Media
by Stephen MonacoAn Excellent Business Guide for the Thorough Comprehension and Execution of Social Media Marketing and Adapting Into a Social Business! Social media marketing has gone from a "nice to have" to a "must have" - the ability for companies to succeed online is no longer a viable option without it. Social media communications can be intimidating. Top marketing expert and social business strategist Stephen Monaco guides you through the strategies and marketing tactics that make up the best practices for successful social media marketing. Monaco gives you everything you need to create and implement your own social media strategy with confidence. Insightful Knowledge is the tool you need to create your plan. If you are looking for a book authored by someone who has effectively created marketing strategies and tactics in multiple industries over 25 years - Insightful Knowledge is for you. It will help you... if you don't know where to start with your social media initiatives if you've started your social media initiatives but don't know if you're on the right track if your social media initiatives aren't tied to specific business objectives if you don't use social media monitoring/listening platforms tools if you don't know what consumers are saying about your brand online if you're not engaging consumers with relevant content across multiple platforms if you no longer know how to reach potential customers if the rapid tempo of today's business makes it difficult to adapt to change Insightful Knowledge is the only resource you will need to understand what social media means to your business and how to create your strategy to keep your business relevant and develop a more productive relationship with your customers and prospects than you have ever had. Complete with examples across all industries, written in an easy to understand format and without all the confusing jargon. You'll utilize this book as a resource, keep it handy, and refer back to it for many years to come.
Luxuria
by Nicci SeftonVampires and mortals, love and lust; these things usually don’t make good combinations. Though, in Luxuria, they all come together to make one enthralling and captivating story. Nicci Sefton creates a world between the living and the undead from which a love story unravels. Because Nicci was 17 when she wrote this literary work, she was better able to relate to her characters and draws from her own experiences to make the story more lifelike.
An American Nightmare: The Pitfalls of Home Ownership
by Toni R. HarrisAll of our lives, we have been taught that owning a home was part of the American dream. Recently, millions of people have found that home ownership can turn into a nightmare. Many home owners have found themselves “house poor” as a result of upside down mortgages, unexpected maintenance expenses, and taxes. Sometimes having the dream and not counting the cost of home ownership will bankrupt you, fi nancially, physically, and emotionally. Toni Harris takes an honest look on how owning a home became a prerequisite for success in America; how in this present day economy you may want to look at your options before you dive into a 30-year mortgage and how renting may be a more cost effective means for you in the 21st century. Topics covered in the book include: • Toni’s Personal Home Ownership Nightmare • The History of Home Ownership • The Psychology of Home Ownership • The Real Cost of Home Ownership • Understanding Mortgages • Viable Solutions for Today’s Potential Home Owner
A Manic Kind of Love
by Colleen MichaelsWe live in a different time than William Shakespeare. Romance has been supplemented with what’s quick and easy. True love is something people dream about, but rarely have the patience to hold out for or the vision to witness Cupid’s subtle signs. This is a story about two such people who meet under tragic circumstances, but are re-united by fate’s mysterious ways. Ian is an EMS worker battling depression and a broken heart. Liz seems to have it all together, but problems with an ex and her own battles with mental health soon become very apparent. Ian and Liz have to face numerous challenges threatening to derail how far they’ve come as a couple. Will they take the easy way out? Or are their bonds of friendship and intimacy enough to prove true love is worth waiting for in the end? Experience Ian and Liz’s journey as they learn to let go of the past and embrace A Manic Kind of Love.
The World's Best Jokes for Kids, Volume 1: Every Single One Illustrated
by Lisa Swerling Ralph LazarThis illustrated book by the New York Times–bestselling creators of the Happiness Is . . . project will leave your family in stitches. The World&’s Best Jokes for Kids Volume 1 is filled with hundreds of corny, brilliant, and silly jokes—each paired with a small drawing that&’s a sweet comic gem in itself. It&’s the perfect book for road trips, rainy days, or those special moments when kids and parents can laugh together.
Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing
by Olga MeckingThe Dutch people are some of the happiest in the world. Their secret? They are masters of niksen, or the art of doing nothing. Niksen is not a form of meditation, nor is it a state of laziness or boredom. It&’s not scrolling through social media, or wondering what you&’re going to cook for dinner. Rather, to niks is to make a conscious choice to sit back, let go, and do nothing at all. With this book, learn how to do nothing in the most important areas of your life, such as:AT HOME: Find a comfy nook and sit. No technology or other distractions. AT WORK: Stare at your computer. Take in the view from your office. Close your eyes.IN PUBLIC: Forget waiting for the bus, enjoy some relaxing niksen time.Backed with advice from the world&’s leading experts on happiness and productivity, this book examines the underlying science behind niksen and how doing less can often yield so much more. Perfect for anyone who feels overwhelmed, burnt out, or exhausted, NIKSEN does not tell you to work harder. Instead, it shows you how to take a break from all the busyness while giving you sincere, heartfelt permission to do nothing.
The Joyce Girl: A Novel of Jazz Age Paris
by Annabel Abbs“Abbs has found a gripping and little-known story at the heart of one of the 20th century’s most astonishing creative moments, researched it deeply, and brought the extraordinary Joyce family and their circle in 1920s Paris to richly-imagined life.”—Emma Darwin, bestselling author of A Secret Alchemy and The Mathematics of LoveFor readers who adored novels like The Paris Wife, Z, and Loving Frank, comes Annabel Abbs highly praised debut novel, where she spins the story of James Joyce’s fascinating, and tragic, daughter, Lucia. “When she reaches her full capacity for rhythmic dancing, James Joyce may yet be known as his daughter’s father . . .” The review in the Paris Times in November 1928 is rapturous in its praise of Lucia Joyce’s skill and artistry as a dancer. The family has made theirhome in Paris—where the latest ideas in art, music, and literature converge. Acolytes regularly visit the Joyce apartment to pay homage to Ireland’s exiled literary genius. Among them is a tall, thin young man named Samuel Beckett—a fellow Irish expat who idolizes Joyce and with whom Lucia becomes romantically involved. Lucia is both gifted and motivated, training tirelessly with some of the finest teachers in the world. Though her father delights in his daughter’s talent, she clashes with her mother, Nora. And as her relationship with Beckett sours, Lucia’s dreams unravel, as does her hope of a life beyond her father’s shadow. With Lucia’s behavior growing increasingly erratic, James Joyce sends her to pioneering psychoanalyst Carl Jung. Here, at last, she will tell her own story—a fascinating, heartbreaking account of thwarted ambition, passionate creativity, and the power of love to both inspire and destroy. The Joyce Girl creates a compelling and moving account of the real-life Joyce Girl, of unrealized dreams and rejection, and of the destructive love of a father.
Bigger Bolder Baking: A Fearless Approach to Baking Anytime, Anywhere
by Gemma StaffordFrom chef and online baking star Gemma Stafford, you can get more than 100 accessible, flavor-packed recipes that anyone can make—anytime, anywhere—in her very first baking cookbook.Gemma Stafford—chef and host of the top online baking show Bigger Bolder Baking—has worked as a pastry chef at a monastery in Ireland, a Silicon Valley tech startup, and a Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco, and now brings her incredible desserts to life every week for millions of viewers via YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and her popular website, BiggerBolderBaking.com. Gemma hopes to restore baking as an everyday art, and this dessert cookbook is your guide.BAKE WITH CONFIDENCE100+ sweet and simple dessert recipes for maximum deliciousness with minimal effortUse just a few common ingredients and basic kitchen tools for bold twists on cakes, cookies, pies, ice cream, and moreEvery recipe has gorgeous color photography and step-by-step instructions that anyone can follow with easeANYTIME BAKINGAn approach unique among baking cookbooks, the chapters are organized by the basic tools you&’ll need—such as Wooden Spoon & Bowl, Rolling Pin, or No Oven Needed—so you can choose the recipes that are most convenient for you during any spur-of-the-moment cravingBOLD NEW RECIPES & CLASSICSSurefire hits include Chocolate Lava Pie, Baked Cinnamon-Sugar Churros, Gemma&’s Best-Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies, &“In Case of Emergency&” One-Minute Mug Brownie, Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Ice Cream, and many moreBONUS: A chapter on Bold Baking Basics includes essential techniques, tips, and in-a-pinch substitutions so you can whip up Gemma&’s irresistible desserts with confidence
One Day: Life, love and controversy in middle America
by Shirley Howard HallOne Day is a collection of poems which highlights the issues and challenges facing mankind in the 20th and 21st centuries. Politics, religion, socio-economic issues, and a need for natural resources led to numerous campaigns on the battlefield, and on the middle class. Issues challenging the poor and the middle class were world wide issues, and in an attempt to spread democracy; conflicts became the order of the day.
Embrace
by Shirley Howard HallFOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY! EMBRACE is a collection of adult situations penned in a poetic format. EMBRACE introduces themes that will heat you up in the most wonderful places, and others that will angrily cool you down. With words you might not recognize and languages you might not understand, you'll connect with an exhumed passion, a flow of emotions, a raging anger, and just maybe an erotic pleasure. Confront the lines separating love, romance, intimacy, erotica and porn in a way truely your own. Show More Show Less