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Bad Girls of the Bible: And What We Can Learn from Them (Bad Girls of the Bible)
by Liz Curtis HiggsWomen everywhere marvel at those "good girls" in Scripture-Sarah, Mary, Esther-but on most days, that's not who they see when they look in the mirror. Most women (if they're honest) see the selfishness of Sapphira or the deception of Delilah. They catch of glimpse of Jezebel's take-charge pride or Eve's disastrous disobedience. Like Bathsheba, Herodias, and the rest, today's modern woman is surrounded by temptations, exhausted by the demands of daily living, and burdened by her own desires. So what's a good girl to do? Learn from their lives, says beloved humor writer Liz Curtis Higgs, and by God's grace, choose a better path. In Bad Girls of the Bible, Higgs offers a unique and clear-sighted approach to understanding those "other women" in Scripture, combining a contemporary retelling of their stories with a solid, verse-by-verse study of their mistakes and what lessons women today can learn from them. Whether they were "Bad to the Bone," "Bad for a Season, but Not Forever" or only "Bad for a Moment," these infamous sisters show women how not to handle the challenges of life. With her trademark humor and encouragement, Liz Curtis Higgs teaches us how to avoid their tragic mistakes and joyfully embrace grace.
Bedtime: 365 Nightly Readings for Passion & Romance (365 Meditations and Celebrations)
by Alicia AlvrezWith selections from D. H. Lawrence, Sappho, Anas Nin, Rainer Maria Rilke, Colette, the Kama Sutra, and others, Bedtime also contains suggestions from experts such as Barbara De Angelis, Daphne Rose Kingma, and Margot Anand on how to build greater intimacy and ardor. Previously published as On the Wings of Eros, Bedtime will charm and amuse and nourish the erotic impulse.
Beneath a Vedic Sky: A Beginner's Guide to the Astrology of Ancient India
by William R. LevacyLearn how to identify the most salient features of Vedic astrology, how to interpret a birth chart Vedic style, and how to use this information to enhance your life.Enter the fascinating world of Vedic Astrology, an ancient system of study that originated in India thousands of years ago. Vedic Astrology, also known as Jyotish, offers valuable insights into various aspects of life, including personality traits, relationships, career, health, and spiritual growth. This comprehensive beginner's guide provides a solid foundation in Vedic Astrology, empowering readers to understand the fundamentals and start exploring this captivating subject. Author William R. Levacy takes readers on a journey through interpreting a Vedic birth chart and the twelve houses contained within, astrological signs, planetary placements, and much more.
Bigger than the Sky: Disabled Women on Parenting
by Michele Wates Rowen JadeIn this anthology the editors gather work by a variety of women with disabilities, united by the theme of parenting. Many contributors write enthusiastically about their parenting experiences; some explain their choice not to raise children; some write about meaningful relationships with children outside the traditional parent role. The authors represent disabilities including blindness, deafness, MS, post-polio, cerebral palsy, and cognitive and psychiatric disabilities.
Bill W: The absorbing and deeply moving life story of Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous
by Robert ThomsenRobert Thomsen's biography describes the story of Bill W., a stirring spiritual odyssey through triumph, failure, and rebirth, with vital meaning for men and women everywhere.This is the story of a man whose discovery and vision have changed the lives of millions of people throughout the world. Robert Thomsen's biography takes readers through the events of Bill W.'s life, all the while detailing Bill's growing dependence on alcohol. Thomsen writes of the collapse that brought Bill to the verge of death and of the luminous instant of insight that saved him. This turning point led Bill to the encounter in 1935 with Dr. Bob and the start of what was to be a new beginning for countless others who despaired of finding rescue and redemption. Every night at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings around the world, a speaker says, "Our stories disclose in a general way what we used to be like, what happened, and what we are like now." This describes the story of Bill W., a stirring spiritual odyssey through triumph, failure, and rebirth, with vital meaning for men and women everywhere.
Binge Breaker! Stop Out-of-Control Eating and Lose Weight: Stop Out-of-Control Eating and Lose Weight
by Peter M. MillerBinge eating, eating more food than feels comfortable, is a problem for more than half of all overweight North Americans. Binge eating is not bulimia, and while many do it, over the sink, late at night, or in front of the refrigerator, yo-yo dieters are especially susceptible. Renowned diet expert Dr. Peter M. Miller reveals the proven six-step program that has already helped thousands of dieters conquer binge eating and lose weight permanently.
Bodies of Thought: Embodiment, Identity and Modernity
by Ian BurkittIn this incisive and truly impressive book, Ian Burkitt critically addresses the dualism between mind and body, thought and emotion, rationality and irrationality, and the mental and the material, which haunt the post-Cartesian world. Drawing on the work of contemporary social theorists and feminist writers, he argues that thought and the sense of being a person is inseparable from bodily practices within social relations, even though such active experience may be abstracted and expanded upon through the use of symbols. Overcoming classic dualisms in social thought, Burkitt argues that bodies are not purely the constructs of discourses of power: they are also productive, communicative, and invested with powerful capacities for changing the social and natural worlds. He goes on to consider how such powers can be developed in more ethical forms of relations and activities.
Body Bizarre, Body Beautiful
by Nan McnabTattoos, body piercings, wild hairstyles -- people all over the world have been decorating and changing their bodies for as long as anyone can remember. This book fills you in on the how, why, and when of what people have done in the past, and what they're doing now. Author Nan McNab has always had a particular fascination for the incredible variety of ways in which people decorate themselves, and why they want to do it. Here she includes chapters on skin, face paint, body paint, tattoos, piercing, scars, hair, dress up, reshaping the body, and safety first. Numerous illustrations, including B&W and color photos, provide examples of the great variety of ways that humans adorn their bodies.
Body Mind Mastery: Training for Sport and Life
by Dan MillmanDrawing on his extensive experience as a coach and world champion athlete, bestselling author Dan Millman reveals a path to success not only in sports but in any life endeavor that requires training and the integration of the body and mind — from golf and tennis to playing the piano. Body Mind Mastery is a revised and updated edition of Millman’s classic The Inner Athlete and includes a brand new Peaceful Warrior warmup, with photos and instructions on creating a daily exercise routine from Millman’s principles, as well as a new section on the aging athlete. Through personal experience, as well as anecdotes from teaching and coaching at such schools as Stanford, U.C. Berkeley, and Oberlin College, Millman directs the reader through the detailed process of attaining the optimum performance of body and mind, where “our minds are free of concern or anxiety, focused on the present moment; our bodies relaxed, sensitive, elastic, and aligned with gravity; our emotions free-flowing expression, uninhibited, spontaneous.” Body Mind Mastery includes overview chapters on developing mental, emotional, physical talent; practical chapters on training, competition, and the evolution of athletics; and Millman’s exploration of natural laws that govern mental and physical training. It is a seminal book that examines the psychology behind the search for athletic excellence, and shows anyone how to improve skills, accelerate learning, and unleash athletic potential. The skills it teaches are applicable in sports and daily life — transforming training into a path of personal growth and discovery.
Boundaries in Marriage: Understanding the Choices That Make or Break Loving Relationships
by Henry Cloud John TownsendOnly when you and your mate know and respect each other's needs, choices, and freedom can you give yourselves freely and lovingly to one another. Boundaries in Marriage gives you the tools you need. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, counselors and authors of the award-winning bestseller Boundaries, show you how to apply the principles of boundaries to your marriage. This book helps you understand the friction points or serious hurts and betrayals in your marriage -- and move beyond them to the mutual care, respect, affirmation, and intimacy you both long for.
Breakthrough Rapid Reading
by Peter KumpThe former National Director of Education for Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics. presents his do-it-yourself program for increasing reading speed and boosting comprehension. This program distills fundamental principles and skills chat can be learned at home with the help of the drills and exercises provided. And because it lets readers choose their own materials and set their own pace, it's the ideal method for busy people juggling a full schedule.
Breathe In, Breathe Out: Inhale Energy And Exhale Stress By Guiding And Controlling Your Breathing
by James Loehr Jeffery MigdowIt shouldn't be a revolutionary notion: We do it 20,000 times a day. Breathing -- deeply and fully -- is one of our body's fundamental strategies for maintaining well-being. But many of us breathe incorrectly, taking shallow breaths that rob our body and brain of oxygen. The result? We lose our most natural weapon against emotional and physical imbalance.
Building a Great Resume: For Job Hunters, Career Changers, Consultants, and Freelancers (2nd edition)
by Kate WendletonThe average resume is only looked at for ten seconds. Would you like yours to stand out? Would you like to learn how to highlight your strengths and hide your weaknesses? Would you like a marketing piece that dynamically presents you just the way you want prospective employers to see you? BUILDING A GREAT RESUME starts with an overview of The Five O'clock approach to job search. You'll learn to develop the accomplishment statements that form the backbone of your resume. You'll learn the most effective ways to present your experience. You'll learn how to write a summary that increases your chances of getting just the job you want. Your resume will be more exciting to the reader. BUILDING A GREAT RESUME helps you see the theory in practice by showing you scores of sample resumes. And this is the only resume book on the market to bring you case studies that teach you the nuances of how to think about resume preparation. The book is fully indexed by industry and profession so you can easily find the resumes that pertain to you. BUILDING A GREAT RESUME is based on the highly successful methods used at The Five O'clock Club, America's Premier Career Counseling Network, where the average participant finds a new job in less than 10 weeks. Kate Wendleton, a nationally syndicated careers columnist, is an authority on job search and career development. Kate has been a career coach since 1978 when she rounded The Five O'clock Club to help job hunters, career changers, and consultants at all levels. She is also the founder of-Workforce America, a not-for-profit organization serving adult job hunters in Harlem who are not yet in the professional or managerial ranks. A former CEO of two small companies. Kate has twenty years of business experience as well as an MBA.
Business Beyond the Box
by John O'KeeffeBusiness Beyond the Box makes note of the self-imposed limitations each of us places on ourselves unconsciously. With a focus on applying new mindsets and achieving breakthrough results, O'Keeffe suggests working with-rather than within-boundaries. Applicable to both individuals and organizations, Business Beyond the Box will improve readers' ability to innovate.
CHOCOLATE for a WOMAN'S SPIRIT
by Kay AllenbaughThese are stories that will fill your heart with inspirational joy and awaken the inner child in you. The unforgettable true stories of romance, bravery and spirit included in this book will help you discover the real meaning of life and share in the divine experience of being a woman.
Called to Rebellion: The Key to a Single-Hearted Love for Christ
by Sandy SnavelyEvery woman is Called to Rebellion. At stake is control of her heart. Mixing Scripture with humorous and poignant personal anecdotes, Sandy Snavely shows how every aspect of a woman's heart is a battlefield to be won or lost for Christ. By stripping away the superficiality that permeates their lives, readers come to realize their true identity in Christ and rebel against the impostor who robs them of true joy. Women who recognize Satan's influence in their roles as wives, mothers, and friends will find new ways to defeat the evil one and trust the Lord. The journey begins on page 1 by getting face-to-face with God and accepting His call to rebellion.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Cancer: 50 Essential Things to Do
by Greg Anderson50 strategies to employ in the fight against cancer
Cartas a mi amiga maltratada
by David HormacheaDavid Hormachea aborda un tema verdaderamente candente en nuestros días: el maltrato. Sabiamente, y sin lastimar la privacidad de sus confidentes, nos permite entrar a través de los testimonios que ha recibido al mundo de las personas maltratadas y que a diario soportan las más crueles heridas de este flagelo.
Chicken Soup for the Cat & Dog Lover's Soul: Celebrating Pets as Family with Stories About Cats, Dogs and Other Critters
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor HansenChicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul spoke directly to the hearts of all readers whose lives have ever been changed by the love of a pet. Now the coauthors bring readers this volume, honoring the unique and enduring love that people share with their cats and dogs.
Chicken Soup for the Golden Soul: Heartwarming Stories for People 60 and Over
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Paul J. Meyer Barbara Russell Chesser Amy SeegerThis collection offers readers loving insights and wisdom--all centering on the prime of life. Contributors to this volume include Erma Bombeck, Ruth Stafford Peale, Tom Landry, Florence Littauer, Roy Rogers and Max Lucado.
Chicken Soup for the Parent’s Soul: Stories of Loving, Learning and Parenting
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Kimberly Kirberger Raymond AaronCertain to appeal to all parents-whether they are expecting or raising their first new addition, in-the-trenches veterans or empty-nesters- this delightful Chicken Soup book offers a collection of inspiring and entertaining stories that relate to the triumphs, tribulations, challenges and joys of raising a family. Chapters include: The Joys of Parenting; A Mother's Love; A Father's Love; Special Connections; Special Moments; Insights and Lessons; Overcoming Obstacles; Surviving Loss; Across The Generations; and Letting Go. With contributions from celebrity and "ordinary" parents alike, each story speaks to the range of emotions and experiences of all types of parents-single parents, foster parents, parents of adopted children, or part of a two-parent family with biological children. By sharing the personal experiences of others, this book will offer inspiration and advice to parents going through a difficult time; provide reassurance to those who worry that they're not living up to the Supermom or Superdad ideal; and share a wealth of experiences that show why being a parent is such a worthwhile and rewarding vocation. This book is a must-read for any parent or parent-to-be!
Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul: 101 Stories of Changes, Choices and Growing Up for Kids Ages 9-13
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Patty Hansen Irene DunlapFrom remembering their own life experience or to watching their own children grow, most people recognize that the preteen years, ages nine to thirteen, can be one of the most awkward times in life-a period of tremendous physical and emotional change. At this age, youngsters are eager to leave the "kid" stage, yet are uncertain about what adolescence will bring; they'd rather listen to peers over parents, and hear all too often to "wait until you're older." Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul will guide kids through this transition. Written by and for preteens, this uplifting collection of stories touches on the emotions and situations they experience every day: making and losing friends, fitting in while keeping their personal identity, discovering the opposite sex, dealing with pressures at school including violence, and coping with family issues such as divorce. Chapters include: On Love, On Family, On Friendship, On Choices, On Changes, On Overcoming Obstacles, Eclectic Wisdom, Tough Stuff, Attitude and Perspective and Achieving Dreams. Contributors indclude: *NSYNC, Mia Hamm, Beverley Mitchell and Karl Malone. Whether first-time Chicken Soup readers or "graduates" of the bestselling Kid's Soul book, preteens are sure to include this in their backpacks and book bags.
Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul: 101 Stories of Courage and Inspiration from Those Who Have Survived Cancer
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Patty Aubery Nancy MitchellThe pain of cancer touches many people in various ways. It afflicts the young and the old, the rich and the poor; it does not discriminate. What this book can reveal to you is not only how to deal with cancer but how to deal with all of life's difficulties and make life a more meaningful experience.
Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Women
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Marci Shimoff Jennifer Read HawthorneThese stories honor the strength and reveal the beauty of women's spirits. You will find inspiration, joy and comfort in the special messages found in chapters on love, living your dreams, overcoming obstacles, marriage, motherhood, aging, bridging the generations, attitude, self-esteem and higher wisdom.