My Sister Meda
My Sister Meda: A Memoir of Old Singapore by Diana Saltoon describes her family growing up in Singapore within a Sephardic Jewish Community during pre-war and post-WW2. The author depicts the history of an enclave of Sephardic Jews that arrived and settled on the island, calling their community the Mahalla. This memoir revolves around the author's family, love, relationships, and particularly her sister Meda. Saltoon brings to light a Singapore that few in today's world know and the phenomenal harmony that existed between the country's diverse, multicultural population under the umbrella of colonial rule.
Learn to Fly
How do you help someone heal after loss? Learn to Fly is the gift you give when you're lost on what to give.Anybody who finds themselves in mourning tends to search for a guide to navigating grief and loss. When the loss is sudden, tragic or traumatic, it adds a deeper cruelty to this experience.As both a social worker and a sister who experienced the traumatic loss of her brother to homicide, Corinne Lindsell has had to defeat grief both directly and indirectly. With Learn to Fly, she has turned what she has learned on that journey into a unique book. A children's book for adults and young adults dealing with grief and trauma.A book that's about helping with grief by keeping it simple, because their new world is now all too complicated.The beautiful story of the winged creature Ailis will charm and empower anyone coping with loss. He helps explain a way through this challenging time, giving readers mental health tools so they can learn to fly. To be free. Readers are introduced to grief processes that challenge often unhelpful phrases like "closure" and encourage continued bonds.In Corinne's words: Of all the tools I was given to help after my unspeakable loss, it was the children's books on grief that made the most sense to me. I just needed something simple and beautiful during that time, and they gave me a lane to be in with my grief.Learn to Fly joins other lived experience grief books such as It's OK That You're Not OK by Megan Devine, Welcome to the Grief Club by Janine Kwoh, and the magical The invisible String by Patrice Karst.Helping loved ones as they live through this new reality can feel impossible as we search for ways to talk about grief or loving gifts for those dealing with loss. Learn to Fly is a thoughtful and empathetic vehicle to show that you are on this journey with them.
Church Girl, Club Girl, God’s Girl!
Brandi Rojas always had a desire to be in church. Even as a youth, she was drawn to the gospel of Jesus Christ. This desire drew her into a loving relationship with God, but nothing prepared for her for what she would endure as life unfolded. Love, possessions and even confidence came and left in the blink of an eye leaving her to figure life out on her own, at least for a moment.Filled with life-changing, and life-altering stories, truths and revelation, join Rojas as she shares the stories behind her determination to be kingdom, serve kingdom and live kingdom!
Raggsie Goes To Heaven
When my previous pup passed away after eighteen years, children in the neighborhood would ask, "Where is Raggsie?" I thought writing Raggsie Goes to Heaven would not only answer that question but also ease the hearts of anyone who has ever had to say goodbye to a pet.
The Mystery of Marriage
After talking with more than one thousand marriages-over a course of forty years-I have learned a few things about building a happy marriage. This book is designed to communicate this information to those couples who have this goal in mind. The process is simple but it is certainly not easy. My best to those of you who make the decision to build a happy marriage.
Love Me
I graped my backpack out from my bedroom. School ends in acouple of months, and I have to say I'm kinda glad. I hate beingthe out-cast of the whole school..Plus coming home knowing thatno one will be waiting for me.. It's been three years and I'm still notgetting over the fact that he just left me. It's not easy coming homewith a note from your only parent saying they can't bare to look atyou anymore.. then not knowing where he is freaks me out. I wish itwould just go back to the way it was..
It's Temporary, Babe
At twenty-six, Cassandra DeCicco thought she had life figured out and her future all mapped out. She had the guy, the wedding, the job, and the house-until she didn't. A shocking betrayal turned her fairy tale into a nightmare, and she spiraled down a deep emotional hole, fueled by all the wrong things (plenty of wine and heaps of self-loathing). With time, self-work, and looking inward, she was able to take her healing into her own hands, regain her self-worth, and become the person she wanted to be. In It's Temporary, Babe, Cassandra writes honestly about her journey from heartbreak to finding happiness on her own terms. Cassandra DeCicco is a thirty-something New Yorker who hopes to inspire others with her personal story and the tools and lessons learned along the way, so they realize they aren't alone in their struggles and that it will eventually get better.
Love is Bullsh*t
In this deeply personal and evocative collection of poetry, the author, Mariguelle, takes us on a journey through the darkest corners of heartbreak and betrayal. With raw, emotive language and unflinching honesty, these poems capture the full range of emotions that come with being cheated on: from the initial shock and denial to the anger and despair, and ultimately the journey towards healing and forgiveness.Mariguelle's words cut deep, exposing the raw nerve of a broken heart and the confusion and pain that comes with being betrayed by someone you love. Each poem is a window into the author's soul, revealing the intimate details of their personal experience with heartbreak and infidelity.These poems are not for the faint of heart, but for those who have been through the same pain and are looking for solace in the words of someone who truly understands. This collection is a powerful reminder that we are not alone in our struggles and that even in the darkest of times, there is hope for healing and growth.A must-read for anyone who has ever been hurt by love, this collection of poetry is a powerful and moving exploration of the human heart and its capacity for both love and pain.
Oneness
God's design for you as a couple is to be truly one.We all have an inbuilt desire to belong, to be loved and touched and cared for. It's how God made us. Yet for many married couples, this sense of belonging remains elusive. How can we be truly one in a world that values independence and autonomy?In this pivotal book, retired pastor Bob Cheesman draws upon fifty-six years of marriage as well as decades of premarital and marriage counselling to help you build a successful partnership that will stand the test of time. Filled with fatherly wisdom, this book will equip you to: - Understand God's design and intention for marriage - Establish healthy foundations to support your marriage - Grow as a couple through every season of lifeA good relationship with your spouse doesn't need to be a pipe dream. With a little help, you can enjoy 'oneness' in marriage-just as God intended!
The Best of Friends
Friendship is one of the best things ever created.It is unparalleled as a building block of society, a universal theme in great literature and film, and has a huge impact on our mental health, wellbeing and happiness. But many of us are lonely or feel suffocated by the pressures of life and quantity of relationships we have to maintain. Now, more than ever, we need better, deeper friendships. We need the best of friends.Full of practical advice, humour and wisdom, Phil Knox shows us how to choose our friends wisely and maintain lasting and meaningful relationships.
The Things A Man's Supposed To Do
A poetically illustrated dialogue between Her, The Next, and her Ex...Taken from the lyrics of Songwriter/Author/Recording Artist Ch瓣s Bronxson's song, "The Things A Man's Supposed To Do," this eponymous storyline pushes you deeper into the musical drama. It's a conversational M矇nage ? trois that offers a rhythmic dialogue around what leads to the end & what invites new beginnings. More than just a read, starting with the song that inspired it and a recommended playlist that underscores the mood; this graphic novel gives the conflict a 3-dimensional point of view. Drawing you in from another angle with illustrious wonder; Chris Clarke's illustrations make each return to the pages uniquely revealing, within discreet designs to be discovered tucked in, of, and around the text. Enter a visually gripping world of passion, jealousy, and anger found on the road to fresh love... From the POV of a man who knows what a man is supposed to do to nurture and emotionally support his woman, to another man who has lost his understanding of how to love and manage his problematic behavior. Woven in between is her own perspective on navigating the pushing away from the past and still enjoy the upward pull of beautiful newfound love.
The Wishing Tree
Amanda understands her dad is making the world a better place, but it doesn't make his year-long deployment any easier. By writing her thoughts and prayers on yellow ribbons and tying them to the branches of a wishing tree, Amanda is able to express her feelings and feel connected to her dad. As she wishes for her dad to enjoy good meals, make new friends, and return home safely, her little wishing tree comes to life with yellow ribbons of hope.This heartwarming story beautifully illustrates the range of feelings a child experiences when a parent is deployed, the power of hope and prayer, and the joy of a parent returning home.Wishing trees exist in many cultures as a way to bring people's innermost thoughts and prayers to life. Amanda uses her wishing tree to express her feelings while her dad is deployed. Children can also create wishing trees to stay connected to parents traveling for work, grandparents who live far away, and even special friends between visits.Mom's Choice Awards Gold Recipient, Family Life
Daily Grief Journal
Cherish the memory of those you've loved and lost with this daily grief journal. PAPERBACK VERSION
Emma's Journey
The book is based on a true life story in which I was abused and humiliated by two famous men in my life, my ex-husband and the strange man in the United States of America causing me to lose my beloved son in January of 2019. So I decided to write this book to let other women who have been abused know that they can move on with faith, because faith is the substance of all things.
Relationshots
Much of today's relationship advice continues to fail couples who genuinely desire the wisdom and tools to build a strong, healthy relationship. Dating advice teaches games playing and self-protection skills that don't translate to marriage success. Marriage advice is often complicated and conceptual, making practical application feel awkward or impossible. Relationshots bridges the gap between where you are and the relationship you desire. If you have been looking for practical relationship advice that actually works in your relationship, this book is your guide. Eric provides straightforward and applicable tips that can strengthen your relationship today. You will learn how to eliminate behaviors and attitudes that hinder relationship growth while implementing key principles and habits that ensure a healthy, thriving relationship. Open this book today and see progress by the end of the week.
Emma's Journey
The book is based on a true life story in which I was abused and humiliated by two famous men in my life, my ex-husband and the strange man in the United States of America causing me to lose my beloved son in January of 2019. So I decided to write this book to let other women who have been abused know that they can move on with faith, because faith is the substance of all things.
To Hell And Back
The deaths of a spouse at a young age and a son when he was only 17 years-old, in addition to a younger brother, parents, in-laws and friends, prompted Dr. Judy Keith to become a nationally recognized death educator and educational consultant who trained school staff in 42 states over a period of 32 years. Nearing retirement age she shares her personal stories with readers to encourage them to spend quality time grieving and journaling about their losses so that they can RENEW life in a positive way.
Ride In Paradise
The loss of life, shattered personal faith and the transformative journey of gifting teddy bears to those in pain.The Ride In Paradise is a true story of the healing power of serving others and the way God communicates individually with his children. If Brad Behle can find peace on two wheels, where might you discover it? You might be surprised to know that it's not always in the most obvious of places.Ride along in this uplifting memoir and experience the unique and often mysterious ways in which God touches our hearts and learn of the healing power in serving others.
Pepper River Inn
There has been a longstanding family feud in Pepper Bay between the Renshaws and the Trents, and it's about to get even more messy.Rosie and Belle Trent have just inherited their uncle's rundown hotel and have decided to see if they can rebuild the unloved business. They don't rate their chances of having a successful inn, not with the perfect one right next door owned by Elliot and Ned Renshaw.The two sisters and two brothers aren't meant to be friends, so when Elliot saves Rosie from drowning and they fall in love, it's down to Belle and Ned to keep the family feud alive. All they have to do is continue to hate each other. How hard can it be?
Little One You're So Lucky
As time goes by, we will all inevitably lose special people who taught us about life and how to grow. And as we get older, we get to share those lessons with each new generation. LITTLE ONE YOURE SO LUCKY helps adults share the memories of those who have gone before to the children in their lives. Dedicated to Blanche and Bob Hardison.
Marriage and the Culture of Peace
This book provides skills for therapists and families to help improve interpersonal communication, promoting a new system of family coexistence and a refreshed concept of the modern marriage in society. Written from a constructivist peace perspective, the book's aim is to reduce the high statistics of intimate partner violence that occurs in Mexico, arguing that the culture of peace and how it is born in the family in turn affects society for better or for worse. Based upon interviews from 150 long-term married couples, the chapters address the components that promote peaceful dialogue in marriages, such as assertive language, active listening, tolerance to frustration, and gender perspectives. Including accessible language and several models of peace, the book uniquely examines same-sex marriages, the role of children in marriage conflicts, and prescribed gender assumptions and roles in relationships. It aims to empower family members to move away from old habits and seek a more equitable existence in marriages and society at large. This interdisciplinary text will be of great interest to family therapists and clinical social workers, as well as to students and researchers in communication and peace studies.
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences: Preventative and Restorative Education well prepares future educators to develop engaging lessons for their students using a variety of methodologies to address the ever-changing societal issues facing individuals and families. The text recognizes that family and consumer sciences education works to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities, and is naturally preventative and restorative in nature. The book equips readers to both meet legislative requirements of career technical education as well as individuals with diverse educational needs and those who are English language learners. The chapters include research, preventative approaches, educational legislative requirements, and evidence-based teaching methods and strategies. Personal experiences from fam--ily and consumer science educators are included to highlight and demonstrate real-world practice. Dedicated chapters cover the foundations of family and consumer science education, adverse childhood experiences, trauma-informed classroom approaches, learning theories and educational psychology, instructional strategies, advocacy, and more. Designed to reflect current requirements for national teacher education accreditation, including edTPA, national licensure exams, state and university teacher preparation requirements, and legislative requirements for career technical education, Family and Consumer Sciences is ideal for courses and programs within the disciplines of human ecology, family sciences, and human sciences.
The Perfect Love
The Perfect Love is a book that illustrates the type of love married couples and individuals who are considering marriage should expect when that marriage has been designated by God. It is the type of love that many believe impossible yet mirrors the love that Christ holds for the church and His people. The Perfect Love introduces many of the elements one should weigh regarding themselves and their love interest. And yes! There are certain natural inclinations or compulsions one should expect when you find yourself connected to "the one." Remember that within "the perfect love", each person is intended to perfect the other. This is not to suggest that each individual is flawless but rather, though each has their own challenges and flaws to contend with, together they are made into a perfect union through Christ. Together and with the appropriate understanding, you can overcome any obstacle or challenge that may cross your collective path.The Perfect Love is a book that I labored over for years. It provides very fundamental principles based on biblical references for establishing and maintaining a "perfect love" between a serious couple. The book is certain to change or enhance your present way of looking at love and life. To learn more about the author or to check out some of his other books, go to shop.ndbrennan.com.
Aging in Place
Overwhelmed by handling your aging loved one's affairs? Is your parents' estate in good order? Do you know what their wishes are and how you can honor them? Are you struggling with where your parent can be best cared for following a hospital stay? Are you feeling guilty or manipulated by your family?Using real life examples, Aging in Place is instrumental in promoting healthy family discourse on these important topics. Mary Mashburn discusses the roadblocks and pitfalls you and your family might encounter, explains many useful planning techniques, and provides information on local and national resources. Whether in the midst of a crisis or just beginning to discuss options with loved ones, you gain valuable insight and information that guides you and your family toward making the best choices that fit your unique situation. Rather than offering a magic wand to make the difficulties of aging disappear, Aging in Place offers useful information to make decisions that provide peace and strength as those who are aging and their loved ones face these challenges together.
You'll Do Anything for Her
In this breakout self-help book from Psychologist, Maureen Hosier and her sister, Berta Hosier Conger, the language of relationships is redefined as you read about your "self". Traditional labels are set aside in favor of understanding what you're truly thinking and feeling, why you're the person who gives up your "self" to make the relationship work, and why this style of relating isn't working for you.A new perspective on relationships emerges as you learn about your "self" and why you're driven to do anything to please your partner. You will learn you have fallen in love with someone who you unconsciously "know" will focus on their own needs and feelings, to the exclusion of yours. You will also learn why you have fallen in love with "hope" that your relationship will work.You'll learn to come back to your "genuine self", who comfortably includes your own needs, feelings, thoughts and preferences in your relationships. And, you'll find out what happens for her.- Writer's Digest Self-Published Awards- First Place Best Non-Fiction - 2017 Maxy Awards- Won Silver 2017 - Nonfiction Book Authors Award- Winner Bronze Award Relationships - 2017 Living Now Awards Entry- Honorable Mention - Paris Book Festival 2017- San Francisco Chronicle Book Awards - Review 4 out of 5 Stars- 2017 Red City Review Book Awards
Monsters in Love
A gritty, down-to-earth guide for real-life couples Conflict is a natural part of any intimate relationship. Yet most couples either avoid it or try to smooth over their differences. This often results in at least one partner compromising their integrity-and stunting their own growth.Monsters in Love challenges the idea that conflict between partners is unhealthy or something to avoid. Instead, it encourages both people to stand by what they need and who they are--but to do so with compassion rather than competitiveness or vengefulness. This book is about the reality of committed, intimate relationships, which are designed to inspire both people to grow up. It challenges some common misperceptions about what makes for a successful partnership. It also rocks the boat of psychotherapy, calling out therapists who don't bring their best to their clients. Instead of comforting fantasies or false promises, Monsters in Love offers you and your partner a chance to make your relationship--and your lives--much bigger and more emergent.
The Blissful Union - An Islamic Guide to Love, Marriage, and Intimacy
Discover the essence of love, marriage, and intimacy from the teachings of Islam. This book offers an insightful and authentic guide to finding love, building strong relationships, and maintaining a harmonious marriage life through the wisdom of Hadith. With references from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions, you will learn the importance of communication, trust, and mutual respect in a relationship. Explore the guidelines for intimacy within marriage and the importance of fulfilling each other's needs. Whether you're single or married, this book provides practical guidance to help you deepen your love and create a blissful union. Embrace the beauty of Islamic teachings on love and relationships and start your journey towards a fulfilling and joyful marriage today. References for all the quotes have been provided mentioning volume, page and hadith number. We have strictly adhered to authentic ahadith which are either Saheeh or Hasan. Also, the stories of pious predecessors mentioned in this book are established with authentic chains. The scientific researches are quoted from renowned established journals citing volume and page number. The book ends with a conclusion, glossary of Islamic terminology and detailed bibliography.
After the Music
Perfect for music-loving fans of Nicholas Sparks' Dreamland and Lucy Score's Things We Never Got Over, author Elena Goudelias delivers a small-town contemporary romance that is vibrant, addictive, and heartwarming. Vividly set and full of lovable characters, After the Music is the perfect feel-good hometown romance for anyone seeking hope and inspiration.At twenty-two, Bailey Flynn learned a hard lesson: no good thing is meant to last. If it were, she would be releasing new country music and enjoying her life in the peaceful Pennsylvania countryside. Instead, she is still reeling from a family tragedy that nearly destroyed everything, and she hasn't been able to pick up her beloved guitar since.Six years later, twenty-eight-year-old Bailey returns to her rural hometown of Oak Plains. When Bailey sees a familiar face from high school during a visit to the local hardware store, she finds herself revisiting the past in a new light. Dustin Cooper is one of the few people who truly understand what she's been through, and his unflagging patience and compassion toward her are almost overwhelming. Their instant chemistry and shared history are addictively comforting, and suddenly Bailey finds herself falling for him faster than she ever has before.When Bailey's family begs her to return to the stage and sing at the town's annual summer concert, Bailey realizes her old wounds are far from healed. Facing another major disappointment is almost too much to bear.Can she find the courage to let hope return to her heart, heal from her tragic past, and fall back in love with country music along the way? Click "Add to Cart" today to find out!
The Post Office Shop
Tilly Sheridan is fifty, perimenopausal, a widow, and pretty much lives in dungarees. Her daily life consists of running her family's small shop on Dreamcatcher Farm, where not much goes on. The last thing she expects to happen in her life is to fall in love with an ex-criminal.Rory Murphy has just finished a fifteen-year sentence for robbery, but he is not the man who first walked into that prison. With the help of a mentor, he changed his life whilst still behind bars, and now he has been given the opportunity of working on a farm to help him integrate back into society. He's expecting early starts, long days, backbreaking work, and lonely nights, but he finds friendship, family, and love in Pepper Bay. Is it possible for him to finally have a good life? Not if his past has anything to do with it.
The Globalization Paradox
In the early 1980s incest was ceasing to be a taboo subject. First published in 1982, the author had travelled around the USA, where considerable attention had been paid to incest in the previous few years, meeting professionals and - more important - victims and abusers themselves. This is a work of general as well as specialist interest.
Domestic Violence and Human Growth
I had a first-hand encounter with domestic violence. I was brought up in a family where peace was a strange word and fights were the daily ingredient. Many times I saw my father beat up my mother and siblings, something that greatly affected my childhood and somehow had an effect on my adulthood. This book aims at airing out the vice and championing against such traumatizing violence in our homes and restoring hopes to the victims. The information in the book alongside other related books and articles are of great help to the victims and to the children who feel their childhood is being compromised by the vice. It teaches that one can grow out of the effects and shadows of domestic violence and become an ambassador of change and peace rather than taking onto the footsteps of those who are evil.
Holding Shadows
The question I pose as the basis for this book is this- What if we normalize grief in such a way that we acknowledge and support grievers who have lost relationships, jobs, health and not only when someone dies? Imagine giving a card to a friend after the loss of a job, or when they were denied a promotion they worked really hard for. How radical that would be but also how cathartic! In order to better understand and manage grief we must first normalize grieving both for the living and the dead. I know this means that it takes some of the mystery out of grief and grieving. This is an important development in managing and understanding grief. I will address grief by unpacking and defining it beyond just the physical death of a loved one.
A Bird Watching
"What a beautiful, tender collection of poems Victoria Wyttenberg has written. Commingling longing, desire, and wonder, she creates an aura of comfort in the face of existence's beauties and miseries. With an eye for the upsurges of emotion that come from looking closely at daily life, and with an ear for poetry's affirmation of the music of experience, she affirms in her poems something profound about humanity: we endure because we love. Throughout A Bird Watching, I find a fresh joy in what poetry can accomplish-from a poet who has devoted her lifetime to the hooks that enter the heart."-David Biespiel, author of Republic Caf矇"What happens to the life of the boy hunting frogs, the father off at war, the mother alone in her kitchen cooking a French dish for the first or hundredth time? And what happens when one's own mother, father, sister, brother, husband, daughter and son are all, as the poet writes, lying tucked in the dark, alone in their graves? Victoria Wyttenberg gives us a Master Class on how to live and how to grieve in these beautiful narrative poems. Nature is present, family and the death of family, trauma and love, all! Life is hard. What a privilege to be guided through it, at least within these pages, by such a thoughtful, talented, and dynamic poet."-Matthew Dickman, author of Husbandry
Wedding Planner Book and Organizer for the Bride
A Sweary Wedding Planner with stress-relief colouring is a humourous organizational tool for couples to plan their wedding while also incorporating fun sweary elements to help manage stress and promote relaxation. In addition to traditional wedding planning sections, such as budget tracking, guest lists, and vendor contacts, the planner may also include stress-relief colouring pages featuring designs related to weddings or mindfulness exercises. The wedding colouring pages allow the couple to visually plan and create their wedding day look. The goal of the planner is to assist the couple in staying organized and adding a burst of laughter while staying on track while planning their special day, while also providing an outlet for stress relief and creativity.
A Secret Story of Miscarriages
Pregnancy: happy times, crazy cravings, and a fast drive to the maternity ward when the contractions start in the middle of the night. It was not going to work out that way for me, despite a few crazy runs to hospital.Miscarriage. The dark side of pregnancy. I was on a lonely journey of failure that I was not supposed to talk about. Only later I learnt how prevalent miscarriage is.By talking about my experience, I hope to offer some support to other people in similar circumstances and urge new medical research.
Chemo Dates
You don't have to have cancer to read this book. You don't have to be on chemotherapy to have fun. Yes, that sounds odd to say, but this little booklet was written by someone who learned how to have fun "dates" with her husband when he was going through chemo for stage four cancer, They were a young couple with two small children at home and they were suddenly forced into the often dark and scary world of cancer. They decided early on that one of the ways to defeat depression and anxiety and fear was to remember to have fun. This booklet offers ideas for couples going through something similar. There are some jokes and brain teasers and activities for any couple to enjoy. Dating doesn't have to get boring. Let this little book get you kick-started on coming up with fun, happy, easy dating and activities you can do no matter the circumstances of your life.
How To Hook Up With Multiple Loyal Women
This satirical/philosophical book on relationship between the sexes is the workings of artist Sergio "EL TORO" Torres. He explores the failures and successes he had with the opposite sex as a preadolescent, teenager, and adult. You will read a perspective to the experiences many males go through in Miami, Florida. An overall conclusion is discovered of how to hook up with multiple loyal women without needing to be in a religion, without deception, and without disloyalty. Five key principles are explained on how important they are for men to follow in order to achieve righteous relationships with many women throughout a lifetime. Other opinions on everything from enjoyable sex, types of women, dealing with certain habits, dating, and infidelity are expressed with no restrictions. Find out the ABSOLUTE TRUTH to the way a man falls "in love" with a woman and the signs to look for confirming that he is in love.
Seeds of Destruction
It was after dark and rather late when we arrived at Hotel Bernerhof, so we decided to stay in our room and snack on the cheese and crackers we had brought with us from the plane. When we opened the drapes the following morning, we couldn't believe our eyes! There right in front of us, perfectly centered within the drapes was the picture of the lovely little Chapel in the Snow, the same picture which John had taken in January 1983. the picture had turned out so beautifully, we used it as the cover of our Christmas tapes that year which we gave as Christmas presents. Our room was located in the center of the hotel on the second floor right above the restaurant. It was amazing! Of all the hotel rooms in Kandersteg, I wondered, what would be the chances of our getting this particular room at this particular time of the year when most of the hotels were filled to capacity? One in 2,000, I suppose! What a miracle!
Generation Karen
How does a generation go from raging against the machine to demanding to see the manager because the grocery store is out of kale?Middle-aged backpacker Conrad has had an epiphany and is coming home to become a responsible adult just like his friends.Vanessa, on her fourth university degree and sixth career path, is dubious.Becca, the A-type former child star, will believe it when she sees it.Nick just needs to get off his computer and out of his basement.Generation Karen upends Gen X's self-definition as society's forgotten middle children, exploring how a generational identity of cynicism and searching for meaning has produced a cohort of narcissists with a weakness for wellness, conspiracies, and multi-level marketing schemes.
Kindness for Conflict - A Guide to Separation & Divorce
"We recommend that all going through a divorce or separation read this book. It shares many useful practical tips and has been written with warmth, sincerity, and a genuine desire to help" Rebecca Giraud & Bob Greig Co-directors of OnlyMums & Dads CIC Are you thinking about or going through a divorce and thinking is there a kinder way? If any of these apply to you: - You don't want to be that divorcee who's still angry in five years' time- You don't trust yourself to be kinder, the narrative says it mightn't work and is seen as weak (FYI, kindness is clever!)- You feel heartbroken, angry and don't want to feel like this forever- Your relationship with your Ex is exhausting - you're confused as they are someone you no longer know- You have fallen into the divorce rabbit hole where nothing is as it seems and need a plan to navigate your way out- You know you are strong inside, but just don't feel it and need to know how to access your inner strength- You fear being judged, and a failure for getting a divorce- You worry about your children, will they be all right, how do you protect them from divorce and can you co-parent well-moving forwards?- You are ready to step into your power, say yes to yourself and start living again Then you have found this book for a reason. You may ask how can kindness make a difference in divorce. Am I weak if I am kind? How does kindness work with an angry, difficult or narcissistic Ex? This book will guide you through a kinder divorce journey that has helped so many to go from anger, sadness and pain, to calm, clarity and confidence. I want to give you those magic wishes to get you through this faster and with less fallout. As with anything in life we have to do the 'work'... so you can see your divorce as an opportunity, that you have choices, and you can show up for you - your future is worth it right?! This book is designed with YOU in mind. You can read it in your own time, dip in and out when you need to - after all each divorce is different. You'll get clear where you are through the steps and understand why self-kindness is your superpower to growing your confidence so you make better decisions that are right for you (and those you love). Here's a little of what you will discover: - How to create a powerful divorce framework that works for you- Understand your DMMs (divorce mind monkeys) to better manage your emotions, thoughts and actions and not triggered by your Ex- Discover your coping strategy and defence mechanism so they work for, not against you- How to have hard conversations with those you love- How to find your support squad to get you through the process- How to manage loneliness, social media pain and judgement- How to prepare for important meetings, see your Ex and have kinder kids pickups/drop-offs- How to find strength on days when you don't want to get out of bed- How to lay future foundations now, so you begin thriving not just surviving- New partners, dating and why your children will be okay- Bonuses: Case studies, tried and tested toolkit, recommendations and so much more! This book is based on authentic, honest and successful experiences to inspire you to take the next step forwards. You are not alone. This book shows you places for kindness in divorce, and this can begin with you. You can be that lighthouse so others see kindness as strong, empowering and inspiring. Finally, no matter what your Ex thinks, says or does, you always have a choice as to how you show up, what you say and think. Follow the guidance in this book, do the 'work', and you will feel calmer, have more clarity and feel more confident and get out of that divorce rabbit hole quicker! Get your copy now to get started!
Free Spirited
This incredible but true story proves there is an Afterlife-and that those who've passed on have the power to heal us. A heart-opening page-turner that will change your view of death and life forever. When Teal Barns decided to become a healer at the age of twenty-two, the last thing she expected was that she would die. As her mother, Suzanne, watched her die from a medically unexplainable cardiac arrest, a voice told her Teal's death would not be in vain. Instead, it would heal Suzanne's broken, driven, workaholic life. And she, in turn, would lead Teal's healing work throughout the world via books, a podcast and a Facebook group. This is the story of how Teal's incandescent energy has appeared in visions, dreams, whisperings, and a tingling, channeled laughter that left Suzanne uplifted, inspired. Healed. Teal is here to heal us all in the toughest of times. "Read this and let it open you to the fullness of life." - Gina Ryan, The Anxiety Coaches Podcast "Suzanne shows how our connection with those we love never ends. There is so much to learn and love from Free Spirited." - Dr. Robert Puff, Host of the Happiness Podcast "Suzanne intertwines vulnerability, humor and raw emotion as she walks with you through the process from profound grief to the healing transformation of love..."- Denise Correll, Host of the Enlightened Empath Podcast "Free Spirited enriches readers' lives with love, happiness, healing and ultimately freedom!"- Zibby Owens, Host of Busy Women Don't Have Time to Read Books
Damaged But Not Destroyed
A journey from damaged-to-salvation is what best describes this almost-autobiographical recount of Julene Grant-Percy's life. She invites the reader into her story: a story of a sin-riddled life that almost ended in her demise at the hands of someone who she shared an intimate relationship with. It is a depiction demonstrating how a life so damaged can still claw its way to freedom, only with the help of the Most High. This book also expounds on the many victories she had after conversion, and how the Lord continues to grant her grace and favour through faith and obedience in Him. It is her prayer that the account penned in this book will heal and strengthen women (and men) alike, despite their damaged psyche; that they may ultimately experience Christ with even greater magnitude than she has, and be able to say, like her, "I was damaged, but I am not destroyed."
THE NEW ER NURSE IN L.A. (Lower Arkansas)
The New Nurse in LA (Lower Arkansas) is a fictional account of survival of a solider leaving Southeast Asia, the Army, and choosing nursing as a career. He brings with him the dark memories of war. Surviving nursing school, he moves to the woodlands of south Arkansas. He started in a small hospital ICU. He later discovers his passion for the ER. Life skills learned in the Army help and hinder as he learns more about nursing. He finds peace in a small country church. There he's welcomed home. He also finds a little girl and her mother. The are connected by a twist of fate. Chasing is dreams, life, and work become complicated. Ambulances, ER's, and helicopters keep him busy as he chases his dreams. He comes to the realization the being an ER Nurse is who you are, not what you do. Robert Burnham is from Camden Arkansas. Like his Father, he joined the military at eighteen. After the military, he graduated from Southern Arkansas University Department of Nursing. In almost forty years in nursing all were emergency care related. Working in Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana and California, gave him an overview of the EMS System. The hospital level, he served as a staff nurse, charge nurse, department head, nurse educator, EMT, and flight nurse. The State level he served on the Arkansas State Life Support Committee. The international level, he served with the International Olympic Committee in Los Angeles during the Games of the XXIII Olympiad. He taught many aspects of emergency care to his peers. He maintained board certification in emergency nursing during his career. Retired, he and his wife live in central Arkansas. He enjoys telling stories about experiences in what he jokingly calls the Gar Hole.
Into the Clearing
After running away from an abusive living situation, Eliana, in rugged health, stumbles upon a young man's dwelling. Unacquainted with being cared for, she is reluctant to let herself stick around. Finding Eliana in the cold stirs up old memories for Jasper, who lives in solitude. Refusing to let himself drag someone into his mental disturbances, he is hesitant to grow close to the peculiar girl taking shelter in his home. Unexpected circumstances could foretell of a dangerous road. But sometimes, it leads to redemption.
My Hero Is a Duke...of Hazzard James Royster and Friends Collection
Author Cheryl Lockett Alexander's MY HERO IS A DUKE OF HAZZARD EDITIONS continues into the New Year with a special Collection of photos by James Royster who's eye for great pictures is an awesome treat to Dukes fans. James Royster's photography is featured in many previous edition. This one, is a selection of photo favorites that captures everyday life and friendships created during his journey to find and photograph Dukes memories. This is the James Royster and Friends Collection.
It's okay to be broken
Domestic Violence survivor and advocate Katina Davis shares her truth in this tell all survival guide about surviving Domestic Violence, regaining self confidence, finding your voice and healing. This book is so much more than a regular self-help book with experiences that are based on a true story.It is meant to serve as a literary piece about survival, strength, perseverance, courage, and finding confidence after experiencing something that was meant to break you. It is my hope that after you read this book, you are able to recognize warning signs in your relationship that you may have previously ignored, that you feel more confident in taking the first step to choosing yourself by leaving the abusive relationship and that you are inspired to find and use your voice to help other victims of Domestic Violence by sharing your own experience. Your voice matters. You matter.In this book, you'll discover: - How to choose yourself: Remember that no matter what your abuser or anyone has told you, youare BEAUTIFUL and you are worthy of love that doesn't hurt. Learn from the experiences of asurvivor who's now found her voice and the confidence to not live in fear and silence about whatshe experienced.- Speak life into yourself: Katina shares how she was able to rebuild her self confidence whileenduring severe verbal and emotional abuse. Provided are tools to assist you with boosting yourself confidence and learning to love yourself with little self-help activities scattered through thechapters.- Healing takes time: Don't compare yourself to others and where they are in their healingjourney. Healing takes time, and it looks different for everyone. Some scars won't be physical butmental. They will remain with you for a lifetime. Katina shares how with the help of supportivefriends/family and a therapist, you CAN get through this and live a happy, healthy life ..- You are not alone: According to the CDC, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experienceDomestic Violence in their lifetime. I know what it's like to feel ashamed to ask for help and tellothers what you've experienced but you've got this!Be inspired and inspire those around you with the truths detailed in this book. Leaving an abusive relationship is never easy. In fact it's probably the most terrifying decision a person could ever make. However, once you make it out of that abusive relationship, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The promise of a new, joyous, peaceful and prosperous life filled with genuine love. Regain your confidence, choose yourself, find your voice and NEVER look back!You are strong. You are beautiful. You are amazing. You are worthy.
