Rise
This book is dedicated to the authors four sons who now live in Heaven RISE R-Randall I-Isaac S-Stefan E-EphraimAre you ready to Rise? Have you ever felt like life is against you? Have you ever wondered what you did to deserve this? If your answer is yes, then you're not alone. Author Debra Lynn Hayes can relate. Imagine experiencing, the death of two infants, the death of your teenager, abortion and its' lasting aftermath, broken engagements, the death of a parent, the death of a best friend, divorce, foreclosure, financial ruin, and injustice from the judicial system. THee are just a few of the personal tragedies Debra has turned into triumph. Debra' s touching, often humorous, down-to-earth real life story takes you on a journey through guilt, self-condemnation, and poor self-image. In the process she discovered peace, contentment, and forgiveness.She exposes the raw emotions most people are uncomfortable discussing while sharing four steps to movw toward abundant living. These steps can be applied to the smallest disappointment or the greatest tragedy.
The Flu
'It's just another flu with no reason to panic, ' she thought before COVID-19 turned her world upside down. A true story of a young doctor confronted by the calamitous virus when it wreaked havoc in her own family. Only this time, it would be her emotions and not just her abilities that would be tested, something that all her medical books had never prepared her for. Meanwhile, a developing country fights a war of its own when its healthcare system is weakened and consumed voraciously by an invisible, and to some, a made-up virus. A doctor's story of love, loss, grief, and hope that resounded in the lives of many who suffered in the hecatomb created by one of the biggest pandemics in the world. A book for future generations to read when the pandemic resolves and only its traces remain in the form of the way it changed the world.
Table for One
No one really knows how you feel.Grief is traumatic and it doesn't matter if it is sudden, or expected, the idea that you will make it through seems overwhelming. Having a guide to prepare yourself for what to expect is critical to not only understand your grief, but handle it in a way that allows you to move forward.Table for One is that guide. Linda C. Domis uses her personal experience of suddenly losing her husband, Tim, as an example of the unexpected ways grief can, and will, alter your life. Knowing what to expect is just half the battle as Linda shows how to go from despair to a happy, fulfilled life again. She honestly confronts the possible pitfalls and reassures you that those out of control emotions are normal. While the growth required to recreate a life after grief is difficult, this book offers proof that you will not only survive, but can learn to thrive and bring joy back into your life.
Love Isn't Constant Pain 2
Her eyes are closed with Love Isn't Constant Pain; she was learning, reflecting, healing, and releasing. In part one, K. Rashad spoke about narcissistic behavior, and emotional abuse women might face when involved in toxic relationships. In the sequel, Now, her eyes are open. She's aware; she's wiser; she's stronger. With Love Isn't Constant Pain II, Rashad delves into how women can be their worst enemy. In this book, he shows women how to hold themselves accountable, allow themselves to heal, and eventually open themselves up to Love again.
Desi Modern Love
While love is an emotion that is universally experienced, it is colored and nuanced by cultural context and setting. Inspired by the Modern Love column in the New York Times, this collection explores love as offered, received, and felt in the present time and within the Indian ethos. Within this framework, there is a great deal of variation. The authors are from India, the United States, and Singapore. Accounts are about love in arranged marriage (of course!), marriage the second time around, a not-quite-romance in college. Along the way, you will encounter a wife who unfriends her husband on Facebook and an adoptive mother who worries about the well-being of the birth mother on Mothers Day. Download this anthology, grab a cup of coffee and a favorite cookie, and get transported into a deep exploration of love and acceptance.
The Mouse, the Bird, the Dog, and the Lion
Keishorne Scott writes a brief, but powerful playbook on men that everyone s daughter regardless of age, race, color or creed should read!In this book, Scott gives a reality check on most men and proves that not all of them are created equal. He gives up the secrets on what motivates some men to love and raises the red flags on what keeps others from ever loving back.Using analogies to certain animals, Scott poignantly provides a roadmap for what to look out for in men and what to look for in a King. By the time you read the last page, you will know for sure what makes your man anyone of the following types: - A Sneaky Cheat- A Flighty Hunter- A Jealous Hound- A Fierce, Majestic King!A happily married man himself and father to a beautiful daughter, Scott gives a no-holds-barred account on how men really think, and hands women the power on exactly how to pick out the one for a meaningful, serious relationship. This is a playbook no woman can afford to pass up!
Love Forever
This book is about one girl who loves one boy secretly.. and slowly falls in love with him. It is some romantic novel and at last they two be together forever.. we know all romantic novels but this is unique from those. Hope u all like this u can mail me for any book purchase etc. alaparthianupama47@Gmail.com may mail id
Abhimanyu
It'sastoryofAbhimanyuBakshiandGautamiKapurwhofellinloveatfirstsight.Theduometincollege, gotmarriedandstartedlivinghappydays.TheirrelationshiphitaroughpatchandAbhimanyu'sfeelingsseemtofadeaway.WhileGautamitriedherbesttosavehermarriage.Thelastchapteroftheirlovestoryisthefatedecidedbytheuniverse
Successful Married Life
I believe this book will help all women to handle married life more intelligently and positively. This book is a motivational guide to all married women or marrying women who wish to take their married life to heights. Men's: For sure this book is the best gift for your wife. Wish you joyful and successful married life.
The Apocrypha
Young boys and girls are sexually abused by Father O'Halloran at a parish church choir in Melbourne. A secret self-help society, The Apocrypha, is organised by victims Ashley and Keith at their school. The Society members engage in a bizarre Competition while Secretary Keith records the offending priest's abuse in notebooks.The secret Society is discovered, raided by teachers and Ashley is interrogated by the Principal. A young "Apocryphal" suicides at school and O'Halloran is quickly removed by church authorities to a mountain retreat where he experiences, he believes, a magical epiphany.Years later, Ashley and Keith and their girlfriends, Samantha and Felicity, all "survivors" and all damaged, navigate life in their twenties as best they can. Ashley studies law at Melbourne University. He graduates and joins the Victorian Bar, while continuing to struggle with his demons and living with Keith, now a drug addicted but talented street artist.Ashley and Keith, encouraged by Samantha and Felicity, reluctantly initiate criminal proceedings against their abuser. But after so many years, who is willing or able to give evidence and be cross-examined? Will the Apocryphals bring O'Halloran to account once and for all and finally achieve "justice" or will their old demons resurface to make life miserable again?
The Crucible of Humanity
No one knows what a human is. We have a body like other creatures but possess a mind that both separates us from simple nature and terrifies us at the same time. We don't just think, we think about ourselves thinking. In this way we separate ourselves from the world around us. But what then can we trust - our feelings, our thoughts, ourselves or others? If we get close to other people we fear being overwhelmed by their issues; if we pull back from them we feel lonely. Is there an optimal position? Can we open up to the sheer wonder of the world by refusing to be seduced by its surface appearance and let that which lies hidden emerge at last? Or would this involve us losing our minds? The ancient Greeks had pored over all these vital questions. Their conclusions are both astounding and yet the height of simplicity. They were first raised in the riddle that the Sphinx presented to Oedipus.
The Terrible Truth about the Truth
The Terrible Truth About the Truth is an all-in-one dramatic, romantic, horrific true story, not without some humour. As a Tutsi who experienced a number of close calls during the Tutsi genocide conducted by extremists Hutus, Emma identifies herself as a Tutsi and a genocide survivor, but many of her compatriots question that reality.Throughout this book, Emma shares her story about a challenged relationship with her Hutu partner, their search for inclusion in their own community, and their rejection by their own people.This book describes Emma and Mike's bumpy and nearly deadly journeys, as well as the terrible conditions they found themselves in, before and after the night of April 6, 1994, when President Habyarimana's plane was shot down, until President Kagame's victory day on July 4, 1994.Although three months don't sound like a long time, they are long enough for Emma to lose almost everyone and everything. Mike and Emma will have to start life from scratch, surprisingly with optimism and hope. Unfortunately, it doesn't take long before Emma and Mike start to realize that the end of the genocide doesn't mean the end of their troubles, the epiphany that would drive them into their exile.Now the question is: Will Emma and Mike's dream of becoming Canadian citizens come true? Or are they once again about to face the terrible truth about the truth, as per Lucky Dube's song lyrics: "If you stand for the truth, you will always stand alone!"
The Terrible Truth about the Truth
The Terrible Truth About the Truth is an all-in-one dramatic, romantic, horrific true story, not without some humour. As a Tutsi who experienced a number of close calls during the Tutsi genocide conducted by extremists Hutus, Emma identifies herself as a Tutsi and a genocide survivor, but many of her compatriots question that reality.Throughout this book, Emma shares her story about a challenged relationship with her Hutu partner, their search for inclusion in their own community, and their rejection by their own people.This book describes Emma and Mike's bumpy and nearly deadly journeys, as well as the terrible conditions they found themselves in, before and after the night of April 6, 1994, when President Habyarimana's plane was shot down, until President Kagame's victory day on July 4, 1994.Although three months don't sound like a long time, they are long enough for Emma to lose almost everyone and everything. Mike and Emma will have to start life from scratch, surprisingly with optimism and hope. Unfortunately, it doesn't take long before Emma and Mike start to realize that the end of the genocide doesn't mean the end of their troubles, the epiphany that would drive them into their exile.Now the question is: Will Emma and Mike's dream of becoming Canadian citizens come true? Or are they once again about to face the terrible truth about the truth, as per Lucky Dube's song lyrics: "If you stand for the truth, you will always stand alone!"
Toxic Vows
Carson's heart searched, his eyes wondered, Brinley she appears an angel. Carson is captivated. But now, he wonders "what on earth has my heart found." A single ambious doctor Carson Madison is capivated by Brinley a beautiful young writer. The church is set for the wedding of a lifetime. But when Carson stands alone at the altar, heads turn. Angelic Brinley arrives late. She delivers a heartfelt apology that brings a standing ovation. But with a mystery guest at the wedding, a shocking appearance by a handsome gentleman at the reception and a disturbing conversation is overheard, Carson's sister Myra believes that there is more attached to Brinley than a halo and wedding jitters. Carson and Brinley turn the key to their new home and walk into their new future. When the kind little lady next door informs Brinley that their new home comes with a disturbing history, the dreams turn to nightmares. Strange calls, conversations and potentially dangerous and damaging events began to take place that lead to Carson's arrest. Carson's attorney informs Carson that he believes that Carson is in more than love. As a praying mother takes to her knees, the truth surfaces. Had this match been made in heaven?
Coping with Care of a Loved One on the Dementia Road
Through my strong Christian faith, wisdom and knowledge I am totally depending on my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He has given me the strength and courage needed to face the challenges that I am facing. Knowing the powerful truth that I am never alone by placing my trust in God and knowing that all things are possible! He has surrounded me with strong believers as well as family and friends who are very supportive, encouraging and who have surrounded me with prayer and support. Trusting in the word has lighten my burden tremendously. It has been working for me and my spouse. God has calmed my fears and answered my questions through prayers. Yes, he has helped me to be doubly thankful for the privilege and power of prayer. Above all I am thankful for the gift of his presence and knowing that he is watching over my situation. I know that God is not our last hope, but that he is our only hope as I work through the challenges of having a love one on Dementia Road. I pray that my personal experience will help others who are facing the same challenges or other issues along with the hardships of this devastating disease called Dementia.
Toxic Vows
Carson's heart searched, his eyes wondered, Brinley she appears an angel. Carson is captivated. But now, he wonders "what on earth has my heart found." A single ambious doctor Carson Madison is capivated by Brinley a beautiful young writer. The church is set for the wedding of a lifetime. But when Carson stands alone at the altar, heads turn. Angelic Brinley arrives late. She delivers a heartfelt apology that brings a standing ovation. But with a mystery guest at the wedding, a shocking appearance by a handsome gentleman at the reception and a disturbing conversation is overheard, Carson's sister Myra believes that there is more attached to Brinley than a halo and wedding jitters. Carson and Brinley turn the key to their new home and walk into their new future. When the kind little lady next door informs Brinley that their new home comes with a disturbing history, the dreams turn to nightmares. Strange calls, conversations and potentially dangerous and damaging events began to take place that lead to Carson's arrest. Carson's attorney informs Carson that he believes that Carson is in more than love. As a praying mother takes to her knees, the truth surfaces. Had this match been made in heaven?
There Is No Gray
"Adultery happens more often than we want to admit. And Christian couples are not exempt from the threat of this potential devastation. If not dealt with, it can leave lifelong emotional wounds. In There IS NO Gray, Melanie boldly shares her personal heart-wrenching story of having committed adultery. She takes you on an intimate journey through her own account of falling into the trap of adultery, hitting rock-bottom, facing the aftermath, and ultimately choosing restoration. Her ability to be so openly vulnerable with such a difficult topic will give you a safe space to address your own individual circumstances. With the help of her humorous small-town Texas girl stories, she eases the tension of the subject while addressing the painful process of recovery. Through deep self-reflection and Biblical study, she will help you navigate your own path to complete emotional and spiritual healing. A few words to describe her style are relatable, authentic, and truthfully liberating. With biblical study and application throughout the book, Melanie will help you: Identify and address emotional triggers that can make you susceptible to the temptation of adultery. Look beyond the surface-level problems to discover the root causes of both personal and marital relationship issues. Break free from the shame and guilt of adultery and other past mistakes. Learn how to apply Scripture to your life through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Grow in your understanding of God's love and grace for you, regardless of your past. Walk in true freedom and repentance."
A Day in My Flip Flops
Flip-flops: the iconic symbol of long, carefree summer days, free of time clocks and responsibilities. That's how so many of us view the start of our marriage: two people so in love, so carefree, so expectant of all that the world has to offer. And yet what happens when our life does a complete flip-flop? When the idyllic picture in our brain is shattered by the harsh reality of how life really unfolds.Fairy tale marriage--not quite! A Day in My Flip-Flops chronicles how a couple is challenged to honor their vows for nearly three decades. Being confronted with incidents and accidents during the years, testing whether they could remain steadfast to their "have and hold, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish" wedding vows.This story exemplifies the promise that we are never alone. Finding solace and support in their relationship, strengthened by their faith. Read about the couple's journey; their realization and gratitude to persevere in each crisis, having the resilience that only God's intervention can provide. Join them as they anxiously await the happily-ever-after part of their story!
Questions Singles and Youth Asked about Relationship (Courtship)
My name is Oluwabunmi Funmilayo Akano. I was born on November 1975 to the family of the late pastor Johnson and mrs. Shijuade Famuyide. I am happily married to a loving husband, pastor Kayode Akano and blessed with three lovely children.I graduated with bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, a writer, caregiver, and a counsellor. My audience are majorly youths and adults. I have written quite a few books, but this is my first book to be published.At a point in my relationship, while courting I almost quit because I was confused. A lot was happening to him and I within our relationship that I did not understand or know how to handle. I had a lot of questions in my heart that needed answers to what was going on in my relationship but thank God, at the point of quitting my solutions came.It is a great relief to me, that the information complied together in this book has helped me with maintaining my relationship and nourishing my marriage. So, if you are a person like me, who has questions about marital relationship, this book was put together for you by the inspiration of God.
There Is No Gray
"Adultery happens more often than we want to admit. And Christian couples are not exempt from the threat of this potential devastation. If not dealt with, it can leave lifelong emotional wounds. In There IS NO Gray, Melanie boldly shares her personal heart-wrenching story of having committed adultery. She takes you on an intimate journey through her own account of falling into the trap of adultery, hitting rock-bottom, facing the aftermath, and ultimately choosing restoration. Her ability to be so openly vulnerable with such a difficult topic will give you a safe space to address your own individual circumstances. With the help of her humorous small-town Texas girl stories, she eases the tension of the subject while addressing the painful process of recovery. Through deep self-reflection and Biblical study, she will help you navigate your own path to complete emotional and spiritual healing. A few words to describe her style are relatable, authentic, and truthfully liberating. With biblical study and application throughout the book, Melanie will help you: Identify and address emotional triggers that can make you susceptible to the temptation of adultery. Look beyond the surface-level problems to discover the root causes of both personal and marital relationship issues. Break free from the shame and guilt of adultery and other past mistakes. Learn how to apply Scripture to your life through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Grow in your understanding of God's love and grace for you, regardless of your past. Walk in true freedom and repentance."
Dying the Good Death
Eternally, from struggles to serenity, from a jaded life to joy and jubilation in heaven, I pray that this book will invoke the tough conversations regarding being prepared financially for final arrangements and discussing end-of-life wishes. Both living wills and materialistic wills are important. Planning certainly helps the survivors cope better, and this book will help you to see the importance of preparation. I sincerely hope that my work will become a cornerstone for learning across this nation. This book was not easy to compile because it evoked many repressed memories that I thought was better to forget, but God said different. God said to share my knowledge with all who has an ear and will hear. I pray that the case studies will be demonstrative that not every journey is similar but very unique.In my experience, no two people have ever died alike. This book is spiritually based in that I reference biblical Scriptures because this is how I have managed my hospice goals and journey. God has divinely provided me with the knowledge to survive twenty-one years of hospice. He has also provided me the courage and wisdom to author this book! If I can increase the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of different cultures, races, and human beings, then I truly believe that God will be pleased with my obedience to fulfill his desires for this particular purpose of my life.2
Reclaiming Your Midlife Mojo
There comes a time in every woman's midlife journey, whether at thirty-five or sixty, when she experiences a yearning from within-a restlessness, a calling-from the deepest recesses of her heart calling her to own her light. For some, the yearning shows up as a gentle nudge whispering to her. For others, it manifests as a shout with a sense of urgency. No matter how it shows up, it's a calling to reclaim her inner mojo-her own unique magic and feminine wisdom. But she won't fully be able to appreciate what she hears until she walks the often bitter road of self-discovery, slowly peeling back layer after layer of false masks and limiting beliefs until the separation between herself and her soul no longer exists. As a woman says, "Yes" to her inner light, she sheds the illusions of who she thought she had to be, the roles she thought she had to play, and the limiting beliefs about her self-worth to discover that within her was the magic to co-create her life from a place of truth and authenticity.On that day, she will come face-to-face with her inner mojo-her divine essence-and the two will become one, embracing, dancing, and celebrating the homecoming. In Reclaiming Your Midlife Mojo, you will meet a collective of empowered women whose stories of self-discovery and transformation reflect the grit, courage, and perseverance it took to change course in the middle of their lives-which will inspire you to reclaim your midlife mojo. FOREWORD by Dr. Ellen AlbertsonThe Midlife Whisperer(TM) and author of Rock Your Midlife "Looking for a sign that it's time to let go of the old you and discover your authentic self? Consider Reclaiming Your Midlife Mojo your wake-up call. In this powerful book, Linda Joy has gathered a band of empowered women who have faced darkness and self-doubt, done their transformational work, and reclaimed their midlife mojo. Some no longer able to ignore their inner whispers, shouts, or yearnings made a conscious, intentional decision to change. Others faced a crucible crisis, when life fell apart, and they were forced to dig deep, go on a journey of self-discovery, and transform." Contributing Authors: Lisa Hromada, Felicia Messina-D'Haiti, Lee Murphy Wolf, Crystal Cockerham, Cathy Casteel, Emily Madill, Cara Hope Clark, Karen Shier, Carrie Wooden, Cindy Winsel, Christina Waggoner, Vera Ventura, Dr. Colleen Georges, Kathleen Lewis, Kim DeClair, Kim Turcotte, Deborah Kevin, Amy Knox, Susan Opeka, Claire Croft, Donna Duffy, Carol Bilodeau, Elaine Blais
Chili con Corpses
Book 3 in the harrowing and heartwarming Supper Club Mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams! "Heavy on fun, light on gore, this savory mystery comes complete with yummy recipes." -Publishers Weekly "Mexican recipes, the cozy hometown setting, and a touch of romance make Chili con Corpses a pleasant read." -Kirkus Reviews Former professor James Henry is back in the classroom, as a student this time, and he's dead set on counting calories and catching killers . . . Dreading another week of dieting, librarian James Henry and his supper club friends decide to spice things up by taking a Mexican cooking class. The mood is festive and the meals are almost good enough to make James forget about cheese doodles. But when another member of the class is found dead, what started as a quest to make the perfect quesadilla turns into a sizzling murder investigation. Determined to track down the culprit, the Flab Five are stunned to learn that one of their own is being grilled as the main suspect. With time running out and Quincy's Gap boiling over with fear, James and the supper club will have to concoct a plan to trap an elusive criminal with an appetite for murder. This brand-new, fully revised edition includes tantalizing recipes!
Dragonfly Crossroads
When she is bereaved Lyndsey's friends come to comfort her. But each woman has her own secret shame and grief. Old childhood ties are renewed and the strength of enduring friendship breaks down barriers. With loving support each woman can let go of the shield behind which she hides her vulnerability. They confess their deepest problems and mutual support helps each one to find a new way forward.
Mental and Emotional House Cleaning and Management
Have you ever felt like you were being held prisoner within your own mind? Trapped in a mental prison with no escape and harassed by relentless negative thoughts and emotions? There are many who feel the exact same way due to a multitude of reasons. They all feel lost in a hopeless situation and believe they must always wander weary and alone.This was exactly how author Sam Napier felt for many years of his life. After enduring years of growing up in a toxic family environment, Napier had no idea what it felt like to be truly happy. Even after leaving his Kentucky home, joining the Air Force, finding a wonderful woman, and having children with her, he still couldn't understand why he continued to be tormented constantly by negative thoughts and emotions. A near-fatal experience changed his whole perspective as God came to his rescue and offered him peace and resolve to keep moving forward. Learning the natural progression of how negative thoughts and emotions can escort us down a self-deceptive, debilitating, and seemingly hopeless path is the first step to self-discovery. Mental and Emotional House Cleaning and Management is Napier's new manual that will help you take the necessary steps from cleaning up the toxic elements within your mind to seeking out God's help and more. You will ultimately acquire the special tools, equipment, and commitment that will transform your mind, enrich your heart, and set you free to discover who you really are deep down inside. If Napier had not accepted God's help those many years ago, he would have had a hardhearted, empty, and miserably short life. Now, forty-three years later, he shares the treasure of truth and wisdom that guided him in establishing a solid foundation for his life and enabled him to construct a thoughtful and emotional life of love, joy, peace, wisdom, and understanding. His highest priority is to help others do the same.
The Devil Messed With the Wrong Girl
In times such as these? When the family structure is under attack... In the times such as these? When it seems marriages are ending in bitter divorce. And in times - when "victory" is achieved by merely "stitching together" a marriage by settling in as "roommates." Mandy Renteria' gives an alternative. And that alternative is Jesus. A wonderful book - beautifully written. The Devil Messed With the Wrong Girl gives real advice and mostly - the TOOLS needed to build a solid marriage. Highly recommended. - Gene Ho - Editor in Chief of GEORGE. A wife longing for happily ever after caught in bitter resentment. A husband entangled in addiction. Our relationship was perfect. He was my best friend, my soulmate. When he relapsed into his addiction, we lost our way with each other. Deceit, lies, and bitterness began to destroy us. When we saw a dead-end road, God paved the road to redemption. This is a true story of two people with various levels of trauma in their lives, blissfully uniting in marriage but unaware they would soon be on a fast train heading toward bitterness and, even possibly, divorce. They learned how to: Identify the real enemy Stop fighting each other Begin fighting together Forgive and heal Submit to God Today their marriage is thriving under the God who moves mountains and provides miracles. Your life, your marriage is worth saving! Do you ever feel trapped in your marriage? Are you constantly arguing, avoiding each other, settling in as just mere "roommates" it seems? Are you having a hard time forgiving the unforgiveable? Are you an addict or do you live with an addict? Can't seem to get past the emotional rollercoaster of resentment? This book will have you on the edge of your seat as their story unfolds, will meet you in your pain and take you on a self-guided journey through Scripture and journaling time to find peace beyond understanding, peace beyond your circumstances. It's time to find who sits on the throne of your heart and learn to heal, re-build and thrive in your life and in your marriage again. Bonus inside: A letter from Jose' Renteria' for you to hear from his perspective. Mandy Renteri獺 is a lover of the beach, horses, people, and Jesus! She is a licensed professional counselor, owner of her practice Trinity Counseling, author and speaker. She lives with her husband Jos矇 and three children in Bluffton, South Carolina. Her heart beats for helping people heal from trauma, missions to end sex-trafficking and to bring clean water to people in need, and for everyone to come to know Jesus Christ. Her dream is to unite women as sisters in Christ joining hearts as prayer warriors for their families, and to reach teens to know their identity in Christ. www.mandyrenteria.com
The High-Functioning Marriage
Marriage is a prestigious institution that needs to be honored and protected by all. Throughout history, family has been society's fundamental building block. Strong families lead to strong communities and contribute to healthy and stable nations. Sadly, since the dawn of the current century, there seems to be a coordinated effort to devalue marriage and all that it represents. This book offers the necessary tools to help readers rediscover the imperativeness of marriage so they can accord it the dignity it deserves. The themes covered include out-of-the-box insights to help readers understand: - what couples need to do to have a flourishing marriage- the subtle marriage lubricants- the anatomy of a failed marriage- that there's hope for victims of a failed marriage- how single moms and their children can thrive.
The High-Functioning Marriage
Marriage is a prestigious institution that needs to be honored and protected by all. Throughout history, family has been society's fundamental building block. Strong families lead to strong communities and contribute to healthy and stable nations. Sadly, since the dawn of the current century, there seems to be a coordinated effort to devalue marriage and all that it represents. This book offers the necessary tools to help readers rediscover the imperativeness of marriage so they can accord it the dignity it deserves. The themes covered include out-of-the-box insights to help readers understand: - what couples need to do to have a flourishing marriage- the subtle marriage lubricants- the anatomy of a failed marriage- that there's hope for victims of a failed marriage- how single moms and their children can thrive.
Check Your Baggage's at The Door
You've probably heard of the term "emotional baggage" before, and while we all probably deal with emotional baggage to some degree, it can become problematic when it begins to affect our relationships and wellbeing negatively. Emotional baggage can arise for various reasons, but what different cases of emotional baggage tend to have in common is that they cause difficulty navigating relationships and challenging life situations. Here, learn what it means to be carrying emotional baggage and tips for how to release emotional baggage so you can move forward and enjoy healthy relationships. You've probably heard of carrying around baggage, like divorce, children, etc. However, what exactly is emotional baggage? According to Medium, emotional baggage is the insecurities and hang-ups carried over from previous experiences in our lives. You may have emotional baggage from your family, friends, or previous romantic relationships. It's all about what has happened to you in your past relationships that now directly affects your happiness. We all want to be happy, right? If you are human, most likely, you've had emotional baggage that's affected your success in new relationships and your general happiness. Think about it; why did your last relationship end? Was it some character trait you or your partner had that you or he/she just couldn't get past? Is it something you have identified and are trying to fix (if you had the baggage)? If you are working on self-improvement to try to get past your emotional baggage, good for you! That means you are healthy enough to be reflective when it comes to your love life, and you are trying to improve your shortcomings to become a better person. This book will explore the topic and explain how to move past this hardship.
Start Small
A little is enough. Life these days can be complicated and confusing. From choosing the right shampoo to figuring out what's safe to post on social media, everything seems like a big deal and a big decision. Wouldn't it be great to have a guide to simple ways to improve our lives? That's what you'll find in Start Small: A collection of 60 small steps you can take, today, to improve your relationships, create more happiness in your day, get more done, and grow in your faith. Shared with heart and humor, Lain invites you to take a closer, smaller look at what really matters-and what you can do about it. Radio host, bestselling author, and consultant to some of the biggest names in the coaching business, Lain's superpower is creating clarity from confusion and helping others get their voices heard in a noisy world. A sought-after public speaker, Lain loves leading retreats, facilitating masterminds, and bringing together communities of women who want to change the world, one conversation at a time.
Thrive
Twenty years after the event that changed her life, Lisette is still haunted by the memory of Lacey Lockhart, the college student shot and killed in 1999 by her ex-boyfriend. As Lisette moves forward to take on new relationships and responsibilities, she looks for role models to navigate the promising world she now inhabits. But will Lisette's journey to find her purpose in life be deeper and harder than she thought? Will she have the courage to be the hero of her own story? Once again challenged to show her grit and resilience, Lisette continues her quest to find a place where she truly belongs and can thrive.. Thrive - The Journey of the Human Soul to Discover a Life of Purpose completes the story of this trilogy, inspired by a true event over two decades, providing a rare glimpse into how families, friends, and institutions cope long-term with the traumatic, painful consequences of a dating violence homicide.
Carbs & Cadavers
The first book in the harrowing and heartwarming Supper Club Mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams! Meet the Supper Club, a group of friends dead set on counting calories and catching killers . . . After giving up his dream job and moving back home to the small town of Quincy's Gap, English literature professor James Henry is tired of finding his happiness at the bottom of a bag of cheese doodles. In an effort to expand his social life and reduce his waistline, he joins a supper club for dieters who lovingly call themselves the Flab Five. He knows he and his new friends will have to watch what they eat, but he never expected to find murder on the menu. Former high school football star Brinkley Myers was worshipped by fans and loathed by women. When he mysteriously drops dead in the local bakery, a young waitress at the town diner is suspected of foul play. Convinced she's innocent, the Flab Five team up to weigh in on the investigation. As the group begins to digest the clues and track down the real killer, they start to worry that they've bitten off more than they can chew, and it will take every ounce of willpower they have to keep losing weight without losing their lives . . . Includes tempting recipes! "The first Supper Club mystery introduces the very likable and flawed James Henry. . . . Great pacing and characters make this a first-rate book. Readers will definitely want to come back for a second helping." -RT Book Reviews
The Baby Trail
Hopeful parents set off on a winding, whimsical journey to find their babies. Along the way they encounter helpful guides and enchanting places where their little ones may be waiting. Whether we're bunnies, alligators, giraffes or dingoes, the Baby Trail highlights the unique journeys we take to become parents.
Winter Love
Winter Love A Guide to Senior Dating is a handbook toward a better life as a senior citizen. Everyone needs companionship and this book tells you how to get it. The author walks you through the steps of meeting new people, making that first connection, going on dates, and keeping the relationship strong. She even coaches you on how to breakups with partners that have turned out to be wrong for you. Filled with practical advice and funny stories the book is hard to put down. Ms. Hayes warns of the pitfalls one can come across if you get in too big a rush to find the perfect mate. She also lists many things you can do that will keep your partner contented. She explains the problems with dating sites but also spend a couple of chapters explaining what clothes are best for social media photos and how to promote yourself with better pictures and cameos. After spending 20 years interviewing single seniors, she has put together numerous anecdotes both funny and poignant. Once you read the book you will find yourself making wiser decisions that leave you happier for it.
I Shall Not Be Moved
Real. Riveting. Thought-Provoking. Empowering. My Extraordinary Journey from Trauma to Triumph I Shall Not Be Moved is the curated chronicling of the adolescence of Leah Angel Daniel amidst a complex relationship with her mother, a disengaged family composition, and her matriculation through the foster care system in Buffalo, New York. In search of hope to overcome every obstacle against all odds, she was forced to look inward to discover her greatest source of strength and self-worth. Through an undeniable journey of trials, tribulations, and triumphs, Leah Angel dispels the myth that life happens to us. Much like the lotus flower and the rose that grows from concrete, Leah Angel reveals through a vast offering of stories, anecdotes, and affirmations the essence of grit, and tenacity that ultimately leads to self-actualization. Today, as a business strategist, global speaker and advocate Leah Angel serves as a champion and voice for marginalized communities and youth with an emphasis on alumni from the foster care system. I Shall Not Be Moved is a must-read for the overcomer.
East Winds
Rachel panicked as she lay awake on the first night of her year-long honeymoon-a backpacking trip around the world. Though young and in love, she wasn't sure she actually believed in marriage, let alone the lofty Mormon ideal of eternal marriage. This unconventional honeymoon felt like a brief reprieve from the crushing expectations for a Mormon bride. But this trip also offered opportunities: the chance to study wedding traditions in other cultures and the space to confront what marriage-including her own-meant to her. Along the way, she got kicked out of Peru, escaped rabid dogs in the Amazon, stumbled upon democracy protests in Hong Kong, launched an unlucky lantern in Thailand, and trekked five hundred miles across Spain in sandals. These experiences helped Rachel confront her tumultuous past, question her inherited relationship models, and embrace her restless nature within marriage-exchanging faith in certainty for faith in the day-to-day choice of partnership and faith in herself.EAST WINDS is written in the tradition of Elizabeth Gilbert's COMMITTED, Cheryl Strayed's WILD, and Tara Westover's EDUCATED. Far more than a travelogue, this sweeping coming-of-age memoir offers timeless insights into this complex, universal institution. Too many love stories end with marriage. This one starts there instead."In East Winds, Rachel Rueckert journeys around the world and into the heart of a marriage, asking how we can truly know our partner, ourselves, and the truth of our bond. Exploring communities in Asia, South America and Europe as well as excavating her own Mormon roots, Rueckert's warm, frank voice takes the reader across oceans and generations, examining how love, family, connection and commitment are reflected in and through culture. A fascinating travelogue and a charmingly bumpy love story, East Winds is an ultimately joyous struggle for identity as and with a partner that many women will recognize within themselves." -Allison K Williams, author of Seven Drafts
Forget Me Not
Are you just trying to survive another day?Is the burden of caregiving taking its toll?Is burnout and exhaustion keeping you from providing quality care?Are you desperate for tactics and skills that actually work?Are your relationships suffering?Battle-Tested Solutions Revealed!Drawing from the latest developments and approaches in Alzheimer's and dementia care, Forget Me Not has all the answers. No matter what challenges you are facing, Forget Me Not provides the reader with clear and concise strategies needed to care for those with neurodegeneration.Each chapter offers specific examples and exercises to master the skills necessary to create a calmer, happier, and healthier environment for those with cognitive decline and their caregivers.Disturbing Behaviors: Gain the confidence to effectively eliminate or minimize undesirable reactions and behaviors, creating a better quality of life.Communication Made Easy: How you can stop arguing and start communicating. Learn how to send a message so it can be received by the person with Alzheimer's or dementia.Hygiene Habits: Why do they refuse to bathe? Avoid these common mistakes and turn bathing into a pleasant experience.Sundowning Secrets: Simple ways to reduce anxiety for yourself and your loved one. Forget Me Not will walk you through the challenges of Sundowning.Preserve Your Relationship: Dementia deteriorates not only brains, but relationships. Discover how to nourish your connection instead of destroying it.And so much more...READ! Before it's too late!
EmbodyKind
EmbodyKind is a transformative movement . . . . . . that encourages us all to become an expression of consideration, friendliness, affection, and love. We are already perfect and whole just as we are. In every moment, at home, at work, or in our communities, we should all feel free to live authentically as ourselves. Doing so enhances our self-image, establishes trust in relationships, increases our commitment to and satisfaction at work, and creates welcoming and safe communities. Dive into these pages for a powerful toolkit of practices from experts who will help guide you to living the most authentic life possible. It's from that sacred place, your true self, that everything becomes possible.
Clyde Teaches Compassion
Clyde Teaches Compassion is the first in the My, oh my! Character building series. This book, and those like it, will teach children to look beyond what they see in front of them to find the lesson hidden within the goofy pages. This outlet will help children grow and learn with fun characters and character building stories and references so they can choose to become more. Growing up in the small town of Foxworth, MS, there were never many ambitions for more out of life. Small town people living small town dreams. My biggest dream has been to write. I have been writing books since high-school. Never publishing until now! Lately, I have allowed my children to inspire me to write more. These cute little books we create together have become the center of our lives. We talk about them all the time. They make me happy because they bring my children such joy. It is my pleasure to share what God has given me through my children with the world.
There Is A Rainbow In Everyone
This story is about a young girl named Nala who will be attending her first day at kindergarten. Nala is somewhat uncertain because she had recently moved to America and feared her cultural differences would not be accepted by her fellow classmates. Her mom, however, had always taught her that people are like rainbows. In a rainbow, the colors blend. The moral of the story is, if we learn to embrace our differences in our races and cultures, life could be as beautiful as a rainbow.
With Age Comes...
Are you striving to appreciate the older people in your life?With Age Comes... offers insight into older people through story. From stench-spreading old farmers to nurses who never quite retire, from war veterans to matchmaking nanas, from empty nesters to centenarians - you'll meet them and more. You may even come across someone just a bit like an older person who is part of your life.These stories, recounted with the utmost dignity and respect, capture the heart behind each character and gently shed light on what it means to grow older. They'll offer those who read them understanding, entertainment, optimism, and inspiration, as well as two challenges - to honour the older people in your life, and to grow older well.
