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Even in a broken world, each of us is called to share with others-and ourselves-gifts of kindness, time, laughter, joy, failure, music, dance, truth, success, storytelling, healing, and friendship. I first learned this from my mother, the beacon of light for our Kenyan village....

What wisdom would you want to pass on to those you love?On the day of his grandfather's funeral, Rick was handed a very special gift: an old weathered teal journal. Inside were pages upon pages of musings, lessons, experiences, quotes, and wisdom from the...

This collection of stories is intended as a memorial to my family and friends of a long life well-lived. It was begun as a useful way to spend my elder years at Byron Park, the Senior Living Facility where I began living in 2019....

Author: Rashan L. WilsonISBN-13: 9798349325212Publisher: Rashan Wilson EnterprisesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/12/2025Pages: 98Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.41lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d

Because He Loves Us is a heartwarming, faith-based children's book that follows young Ben and his Grandma on a simple yet profound walk-through nature. As they explore their neighborhood and nature, each of Ben's curious questions is gently answered with the same tender truth:...

Because He Loves Us is a heartwarming, faith-based children's picture book that follows young Ben and his Grandma on a simple yet profound walk through nature. As they explore birds, bees, rain, and even ants, each of Ben's curious questions is gently answered with...

In "Being Built For Us," the author shares her personal journey of faith and transformation, illustrating how every twist and turn in life has been part of a divine blueprint. Through candid reflections on the ups and downs, setbacks, and poor choices, the narrative...

Are you ready to transition smoothly into retirement but unsure where to start? Perhaps you worry your savings won't support your desired lifestyle or fear losing social connections and fulfilling activities in your golden years. You're not alone-many face these challenges as they plan...

Welcome to The book of the best first names, a comprehensive guide designed to navigate the significant and joyful journey of selecting the perfect name for your child. Within these pages lies a curated collection of names, each with its own story, origin, and...

Have you ever felt that, no matter how hard you try, you end up choosing the wrong people over and over again? Relationships that drain you, bonds that confuse you, connections that begin intensely but end in pain. If this has happened to you,...

Author: Uche OgbuISBN-10: 9787859816ISBN-13: 9789787859810Publisher: CounterprintLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/15/2025Pages: 230Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.52d

Nyame is a 5 year young Baltimore native. He is the 1st born of Imhotep and Ife Fatiu. His schooling began from the time of conception and evolved as he matured. His baba and mama works as a team to tap into Nyame and...

Aminah Learns about Umm Zafar, a Woman of Paradise" is written as a tribute to a young girl named Aminah who tries her best to be good and please Allah. Her grandmother shares the inspiring true story of Umm Zafar-an African woman companion of...

A candid look at the challenges, losses, and hard choices women face as they juggle work, relationships, and motherhood. In this stirring memoir, Lisa Printz Roday begins her narrative with the sudden death of her forty-seven-year-old father. Rather than crush the twenty-one-year-old Printz Roday,...

Poems of a Lost Childhood is an exploration of growing up in a small conservation town in South Africa during Apartheid. My family was quirky and had rules for everything, mostly steeped in religion, but also superstition. I have written tiny vignettes of stories...

In ancient times, people's experience of the divine was imbued with the feminine archetype. The world of spirit was seen to be populated by goddesses, and women were honored as priestesses and guardians of sacred rites. The later Greek and Roman civilizations, in contrast,...

So what was it really like growing up in the 1960s and 70s? Howard describes his life growing up in a northern mill town caught in the shadow of WWII. But things were looking up! This was the start of the space age and...

Over recent years, the nature of politics in nations around the globe has become increasingly heated and polarized, with much of this change being attributed to a variety of sources, including news outlets, online websites, social media, and various forms of communication technology. While...

I Bought a Bus is a story of a mother's love and grit, of determination and transformation.Twelve years ago, Belinda Adams' son, Dylan, was in a horrific car accident in Brisbane. Overnight, Belinda became his carer. She had to help him learn to walk...

Joanne Tisdale is a woman of multi-faceted talents. She has been an avid motivational speaker at workshops regarding teen abstinence/pregnancy, women conferences, to name a few. She has labored to avail herself in the study of drug counseling program(s) so that she will be...

Hi Folks, One day while I was out grazing near a stream in New England I came across a little girl who was trying to express her views about life to her dad. Now don't get the wrong idea I'm not one of those...

In 2020, Pamela Block, Allison C. Carey, and Richard K. Scotch published Allies and Obstacles, which examined the tensions and connections between disability activism and parents of children with disabilities. In Family and Disability Activism, they continue to examine these issues with a focus...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Grounded theory methodology and procedure has become one of the most influential modes of carrying out qualitative research when generating theory is a principle aim of the researcher. While there is no shortage of monographs or papers on grounded theory, much of the literature...

Millions suffer from such symptoms as muscle aches, pains, and stiffness, chronic fatigue, joint swelling, tension or migraine-type headaches, irritable bowels, sleep disturbances, numbness, and hypersensitivity to temperature and humidity. Sadly, these people believe they have to live with their ailments, because even their...

This book brings together international authors from the fields of sociology, human geography and anthropology to support the development of space-sensitive and de-territorialized perspectives on the family that reach beyond classical concepts such as the 'household' or the 'nuclear family'. Author: Maya Halatcheva-TrappISBN-10: 0367671018ISBN-13:...

A husband echoes back words that his wife said to him hours before as a way of teasing her. A parent always uses a particular word when instructing her child not to talk during naptime. A mother and family friend repeat each other's instructions...

Rebecca Winning gives the reader unique poems filled with seeable images, mystery, personal loves and glimpses of nature. These poems are best read with time to ponder, perhaps when drinking a coffee or tea. They are to be savored like eating a really rich...

Tired of relationship conflict that goes nowhere?If you're feeling misunderstood, unheard, or stuck in repetitive arguments, the problem might not be what you're saying-it's how you're listening. Most people engage in reactive communication, listening just enough to defend or respond, instead of listening to...

Author: Ben Manthei, Ruth Manthei WilkeyISBN-10: 1733804390ISBN-13: 9781733804394Publisher: Sonflower Press, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/05/2025Pages: 336Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.99lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

Two sisters embark on a pilgrimage to trace their family's roots, a journey that unravels the hidden truths of their ancestry. What begins as a quest for heritage soon transforms into a profound exploration of faith, love and forgiveness. As they uncover secrets long...

Gucci is a cute little puppy who wins everybody's heart. Maybe there is still one heart he has to win.Author: Dorothy Joshua MillerISBN-10: 1977277489ISBN-13: 9781977277480Publisher: Outskirts PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/29/2025Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.09d

Are you a dad that's lost a loved one to suicide? This can be a very difficult topic to talk about. This book is my personal perspective to losing my daughter to suicide. This book gives dads a voice by showing we grieve too...

"A Guide to Health" by Mahatma Gandhi offers timeless wisdom on achieving well-being through mindful living. Delving into the principles of self-care, this guide explores the critical connection between diet, hygiene, and overall health. Gandhi's insights provide a comprehensive approach to nutrition and its...

The title is taken from a Thich Nhat Hanh quote: "Losing someone you love is the first arrow. You feel acute pain of loss and sorrow. But worrying, being anxious, or succumbing to despair are like the second arrow...Our guilt, remorse, and regrets are...

Restoration of a Gangster is a story about love, unity, spiritual growth, and the dynamics of life for the Black man in the streets of Kansas City, Missouri in the 1960s-1980s and the hardship of betrayal. It is the story about growing up and...

In this delightful book for children, a nine-year-old adopted girl searches for her identity. With the love of her family and through her faith in God, Destiny discovers who she is and that God has created us all just as he wanted us to...

In life you should strive to conquer the seemingly impossible while dancing like no one's watching. Always trust the process because you've only just begun. Each time I read this book it takes me to another level, and I'm sure it will do the...

What do you do when everything you've ever known suddenly seems fragile?Our past and our families certainly mold us into who we become, and though Michelle experienced the trials of living with alcoholic parents in a tenuous marriage, she was secure in the bonds...

Every life is a story, every story is a book, but most books are never written. We are born, our story begins, life happens and our journey begins. Each story develops over time from infancy through adulthood and changes due to choices we make,...

Amrie is 5 years old she loves sparkles, sunshine and spreading love. Amrie is a bubbly and energetic little girl who believes that every day can be magical! With her huge imagination, she loves to dream up new adventures and stories that make people...

Anyone who has ever ventured into parenthood will attest to the difficulties in raising one child, let alone multiple children. Single Mom, No Manual Included is a collection of laugh-out-loud, heartwarming, and sometimes cringe-worthy stories about the wild ride of parenting. From diaper disasters...

Cliff Robertson faces a challenge like never before in his life. He is fired from his corporate job and this rocks his world! He has to find the money to keep his wealthy home and lifestyle going. For their kids, their home and cars...

There are love stories that can stay with you for the longest time possible, and "Two Dreamcatchers" is one such story.Two teenagers, both entangled in their own miseries, find each other, know each other, and love each other. The boy who has a passion...