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17481) Diadem: Selected Poems
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Marosa di Giorgio has one of the most distinct and recognizable voices in Latin American poetry. Her surreal and fable-like prose poems invite comparison to Franz Kafka, Julio Cortázar, or even contemporary American poets Russell Edson and Charles Simic. But di Giorgio's voice, imagery, and themes-childhood, the Uruguayan countryside, a perception of the sacred-are her own. Previously written off as "the mad woman of Uruguayan letters," di Giorgio's...
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From viral TED Talk speaker and founder of The World Needs More Love Letters, Hannah Brencher's Come Matter Here is the power read you need to start living like you mean it here and now. Life is scary. Adulting is hard. When faced with the challenges of building a life of your own, it's all too easy to stake your hope and happiness in "someday." But what if the dotted lines on the map at your feet today mattered just as much as the destination you...
17483) 52-Week Devotional for Girls
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A year of devotions to guide girls ages 8 to 12 as they grow in life and faith
This engaging 52-week girls' devotional explores inspiring passages from the Bible, showing preteens how God's wisdom can help and support them as they grow. Spending a little time with His Word every week will help give them the confidence to tackle anything-because God is cheering them on!
Discover a preteen girls' devotional that's full of:
• Real issues-Girls...
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Reflections, thoughts, and images to enrich everyday living. Be stirred by meaningfulness in your day-to-day life. Envision a new awareness of gifts of nature. Treat others with kindness and a smile. Let this be the start to being simply inspired.
This book began by a walk on the beach and the discovery of colorful sea glass at my fingertips — followed by discussion and appreciation of something so simple, yet filled with enlightenment.
An 11-day...
17485) The Opposite of Namaste
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Mindfulness doesn't make other people less irritating, it makes us less irritable. I understand why you do what you do, because the ego in me sees the ego in you. Each chapter in this book is an episode from the Buddhist Boot Camp Podcast, offering food for thought about the non-judgmental benefits of recognizing and acknowledging both the ego and the divinity within us all. It's not about living in a bubble where nobody pushes your buttons, it's...
17486) L'amour et ses messes
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"L'amour et ses messes" est un recueil de textes qui réinvente l'amour courtois en combinant l'éducation judéo-chrétienne de l'auteur avec la mystique de La Belle et la Bête. Une fusion qui donne naissance à une touchante ode à l'amour moderne. Cet ouvrage a le mérite d'oser dévoiler le désir à distance et d'aborder ouvertement les aspects intimes de la sexualité, s'offrant ainsi comme une véritable confession.
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Xtian...
17487) Un autre refrain
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Un autre refrain est un voyage à travers la vie, explorant la naissance, l'enfance, l'amour, la perte et le vieillissement. Chaque poème offre une perspective unique sur ces moments de changement, suscitant chez le lecteur de vives émotions et des réflexions profondes. Dans une symphonie émouvante et captivante, ce recueil révèle la beauté et la fragilité de notre existence.
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André Javel marie habilement l'écriture...
17488) Surrounded by Geniuses: Unlocking the Brilliance in Yourself, Your Colleagues and Your Organization
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How many times have you arrived at work, exchanged greetings with your colleagues, attended a meeting or two, and then sat down at your desk overcome by the incredible feeling that you were surrounded by geniuses? If you're like most people, caught up in the stress of work and everyday life, the answer is a resounding 'never!' But that's all about to change. In Surrounded by Geniuses, Alan Gregerman presents a revolutionary guide to personal, professional,...
17489) Straight Talk from God: Daily Guidance to Encourage, Empower and Transform your Spiritual Journey
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Straight Talk from God is the culmination of one woman's journey from victim to healer, from doubter to believer.
Kneeling in church one Sunday in 1991, uttering a desperate plea to a God she had little faith in, Bonnie Hassan, MSW, felt the power of Divine intervention wash over her and a few short hours later her prayer was, answered in an astonishing way. That experience was the beginning of a journey facilitated through Reiki (a Japanese technique...
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Everyone has been in a situation that they, needed to get out of. Whether it was a toxic relationship, poor living environment or just being broke. At what point do you decide to change your situation? The answer to that last question was simple for me. Inspired to beat all odds against me, I became a risk taker. Those, risks made me an artist, author, engineer and finally an entrepreneur. I have learned in order to be successful you have to be willing...
17491) Weighted Wings
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What we see in the mirror has a power that we let define us, and spiritual well-being. We have become, weighed down by what a scale reads, a diet's rules, and/or the opinions of others. Body image starts, persists, and can end the day, consuming one's thoughts. At the heart of the matter is, FOOD. American culture doesn't eat to nourish and fuel our bodies, no, we have taken on a live to eat rather than eat to live mindset. What to eat is a persistent...
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Join renowned teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan as he travels through the land of the Bible. In each lesson, Vander Laan illuminates the historical, geographical, and cultural context of the sacred Scriptures. Filmed on location in Israel, the That the World May Know video series transforms participants' understanding of God and challenges them to be a true follower of Jesus.The That the World May Know video Bible study series is ideal for use...
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Feeling broken? Left unheard? Struggling to get back up on your feet? You're not alone.
In this book, teenager Samantha de Senna Fernandes gives courage to those of her kind, opens their eyes, and speaks certain truths that not many people her age have known before. She sheds light on how to build a consistent relationship with family, warns us about the fragility of health, and explains the nature of attracting friends who are meant for you, while...
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When you have that berry special friend who's bean the onion to understand you, say "thank you for being so swede" with this little book of upbeet and adorkable fruit and vegetable puns.
This cute and colorful series of fruit-pun-filled gift books are the perfect pick-me-ups for you, your friend or your partner in crime. Do you need to avocuddle, or are you grapeful for someone who's 24 Carrot Gold? Then share the clove with these little books: AvoCuddle,...
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Moyra Caldecott's best poems about love, death, war, family, nature and the universe have been brought together in this book in celebration of her 80th birthday.
Novelist Moyra Caldecott has been writing verse for most of her life, and has had many poems published in magazines and anthologies. She has frequently read her poems at venues in London and the West Country. Moyra was a member of the Dulwich Group in the 1960s and 70s, and in 2005, she...
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Khalil Gibran (January 6, 1883-April 10, 1931) was a Lebanese artist, poet, and writer. He is one of the most popular poets of all time. His words have the power to move emotions, inspire creativity, and transform lives. He produced some of the world's most remarkable poems and philosophical essays throughout his almost thirty-year career. This enriching collection of his works includes more than 150 of his stories, prose poems, verse, parables, and...
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Embark on a divine journey within the pages of "FUN SHWAY," a playful and powerful introduction to the ancient art of feng shui. This transformative guide is not merely a book; it's a key to unlock the extraordinary potential within you. Immerse yourself in a world where insightful exercises redefine your perception of every room, making it a place of profound self-discovery.
"FUN SHWAY" invites you to a deeper exploration of your surroundings, inspiring...
17498) Universal Breaths
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Universal Breaths is a collection of poetry that attempts to give perspective into life's balancing patterns. Every life, year, day, or moment, will have its hills and valleys. These can be seen as the inhales and exhales that create the breath, which sustains the life you now live. Universal Breaths comprises four chapters that cover the time span of a year. This collection emphasizes the exact times and months that have fallen together in waves...
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YOUR CRISIS IS NOT THE BEGINNING OF THE END IT CAN BE THE BEGINNING OF A WHOLE NEW LIFE
Our culture has taught many of us that trouble is the beginning of the end. Doors are closing. Life will never be the same. Your best days are now behind you.
Yet when the author and his wife heard the dreaded "C" word, they decided things had to change. Author Jim Henry knew all too well that was not how God thinks. Within hours of the time, they heard the diagnosis,...
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Do you need inspiration and support in becoming more fit? Then Power Source for Women is the book for you. It: Helps you get in touch with your current fitness level -- mental, emotional, and physical Encourages you to achieve and sustain optimum health as you age Promotes self-acceptance, self-awareness, self-esteem, fitness, and a
healthy body as part of a "virtuous circle"
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