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A Japanese View of Nature: The World of Living Things by Kinji Imanishi (Japan Anthropology Workshop Series)
by Kinji ImanishiAlthough Seibutsu no Sekai (The World of Living Things), the seminal 1941 work of Kinji Imanishi, had an enormous impact in Japan, both on scholars and on the general public, very little is known about it in the English-speaking world. This book makes the complete text available in English for the first time and provides an extensive introduction and notes to set the work in context. Imanishi's work, based on a very wide knowledge of science and the natural world, puts forward a distinctive view of nature and how it should be studied. Imanishi's work is particularly important as a background to ecology, primatology and human social evolution theory in Japan. Imanishi's views on these subjects are extremely interesting because he formulated an approach to viewing nature which challenged the usual international ideas of the time, and which foreshadow approaches that have currency today.
A Journal for Bad Days: Self-Care Strategies to Get Present When Things Aren't Perfect
by Eveline HelminkGet through the tough times with dozens of prompts and activities in this companion journal to the popular Handbook for Bad Days.A Journal for Bad Days provides the tools to help you through tough times. Inside, you will find questions to ponder while facing the worst days with courage, compassion, and your head held high. This journal provides sixty prompts inspired by the topics referenced in the popular Handbook for Bad Days, including the benefits of a good cry, the importance of a social media detox, the power of saying &“yes, but…&”, and the gift of an apology. In these prompts, you can document your personal stories, thoughts, and intimate contemplations about grief, living in the present, ego, and more. Bad days are part of being human, but they no longer have to control you. Instead, you can take charge of your low days and transform them, and yourself.
A Journal for Family Caregivers: A Place for Thoughts, Plans, and Dreams (The Family Caregiver's Series #3)
by Harriet HodgsonThis is Book three in The Family Caregiver's Series. The books in this series are designed to support you, the family caregiver, which in turn will help you be supportive to your loved one. The prompts in this eBook version of A Journal for Family Caregivers are just for you--a family caregiver--and deal with issues that you handle on an ongoing basis: your tasks, practicing self-care, your self-talk, job satisfaction, and more. To set the tone for the day, each page of the journal section begins with an affirmation. The writing prompts are different than in most journals. Instead of asking questions or setting up a scene, this journal uses a "finish the sentence" approach. By using this eBook version, you can journal on your computer or jot notes down in a book. You can write a little or a lot. Action steps are the last item on each journal page. When you look back over what you've written, you'll be able to create an action plan that will make your caregiving easier for you and more enjoyable for your loved one.
A Journey Into Divine Love: A Revelation of the Song of Songs
by Rabbi Kirt SchneiderWhat if the point of the cross wasn&’t just to be saved but to be loved? After reading this book you will see the purpose and power behind a deep and meaningful relationship with Christ. You will find the spiritual refreshment you need to walk forward in your faith knowing how great God&’s love for you truly is. Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider, host of Discovering the Jewish Jesus, draws from his deep understanding of Scripture to unlock the mysteries of one of the most beautiful portions of God&’s Word—the Song of Songs. In what he considers one of the most important teachings the Lord has ever given him, Rabbi Schneider helps readers discover new depths of intimacy with the Lord and better understand how much God loves them by showing how the Song of Songs (or the Song of Solomon) is not just a poetic love story but also a prophetic message of God's love for His church. With practical guidance and insightful analysis, Rabbi Schneider illuminates the layers of meaning and symbolism in the Song of Songs, revealing the profound truths it holds for our spiritual lives today. Whether they are seeking to deepen their relationship with God or simply want to better appreciate the beauty of this ancient text, A Journey Into Divine Love is a powerful tool for personal transformation and spiritual renewal.
A Journey Through Grief: Gentle, Specific Help to Get You Through the Most Difficult Stages of Grieving
by Alla Renee BozarthFor those of us working through the heartbreak of grief, author Bozarth offers wise and comforting advice.For those of us working through the heartbreak of grief, author Bozarth offers wise and comforting advice.
A Journey Worth Taking: Finding Your Purpose in This World
by Charles D. DrewFind your true self! Live a wonderful life!! Begin a journey of self-discovery!!! Book on finding yourself within a religious context
A Journey to Gratitude: 30 Days to Discovering the Life-Changing Dynamic of Appreciation
by James P. GillsGlorify God with gratitude, not grumbling. This 30-day journey will help you to see yourself how God sees you and enable you to experience new dimensions of joy and gratitude in your life. James Gills, MD, has devoted years of his life to restoring vision to thousands of individuals. Now, he unveils a special &“eyesight&” to you—one of a loving Creator who not only views you as &“His&” and loves you, but desires to have an intimate relationship with you. After reading this book, you will be able to do the following:Enter into a more satisfying life as you deepen your relationship with GodExperience a more useful life as you live each day according to how He sees itDiscover your destiny as you uncover His plan for your life through His Word Press on to where God is leading you renewed by the knowledge that He loves you more than you can imagine and desires to bless you beyond measure. Emerge with exceeding gratitude that you are now aligned with the Creator&’s awesome plan for your life.Other Titles by Dr. James P. GillsGod's Rx for Fear and Worry (2019) ISBN-13: 978-1629996431God's Rx for Inner Healing (2019) ISBN-13: 978-1629996417God's Rx for Depression and Anxiety (2019) ISBN-13: 978-1629996394God's Rx for Health and Wholeness (2019) ISBN-13: 978-1629996370
A Kid's Guide to Keeping Family First
by R. W. Alley J. S. JacksonIn these hectic times, kids can become overwhelmed with activities that are a distraction from home and family. This 32-page book can help keep it all in perspective, as well as provide suggestions on how to keep family time fun.
A King's Journey: A Handbook for Fulfiling the Call of God on Your Life
by Steve RichardA King’s Journey is unlike any book you have ever read before, with up-to-date high-tech analogies that explain biblical truths for our high-tech generation. Spiritual truths will come to life when you view the more than twenty detailed pictures that visually depict how the Kingdom of God’s Operating System (KOGOS) works. For those who desire to live a life of meaning and purpose, fulfilling the very things the Lord has planned for you--this book is for you. Do you want to follow the plan of God for your life but you’re not sure how? Do you desire to be in the center of the will of God, but when it’s time to make decisions you’re not sure what God would have you do? A King’s Journey will walk you through step-by-step so you can know for sure the plan of God and how to make the right decisions every time.
A Kingdom Called Desire: Confronted by the Love of a Risen King
by Rick MckinleyIncluding practical theology of why living out of a place of authentic desire is central to living in the Kingdom of God, Rick McKinley will help you understand how your innermost desires shape your experience of following Jesus. A Kingdom Called Desire will help you: • Uncover your core desires • Discover the freedom of living honestly before God • Allow God’s desires to shape your life • See how your own unique personality, gifts, and experiences can be used by Jesus in his Kingdom The results of McKinley’s life-changing message can be seen in people from his own community at Imago Dei. While A Kingdom Called Desire will inspire you to see the practical display of Kingdom theology, it will also be deeply formational, allowing you to engage in your own personal journey and find healing and redemption in your unmet desires. A Kingdom Called Desire will unleash you from stale religious duty, as well as cynical social activism, bringing you into a dynamic love relationship with Jesus, motivated by the fulfillment of authentic desire.
A Lady's Risk: The most sexy, heartwarming and unputdownable regency you’ll read this year!
by Felicity George'A heart-warming and richly emotional debut that shines with sparkling wit, passion and fun' NICOLA CORNICK'A delightful romance in which the spirited heroine has to decide if there are some things more important than love-or if, in fact, love encompasses them all' MARY BALOGHNever trust a rake...Lady Margaret has devoted herself to taking care of her young siblings and the estate while her half-brother fritters away the family fortune. Upon Edwin's death, she learns he has left them destitute and, worst of all, at the mercy of a notorious and cruel rake. Lord Nicholas would much rather be pursing women for quick sport rather than taking care of a headstrong debutante without any prospects, as well as her siblings. But Edwin saved his life once, and now he owes him a debt. Fortunately, all he has to do is find Meggy a husband, and his debt will be paid.There's just one issue: Meggy is nothing like what he'd imagined. And the more time he spends in her company, the more he begins to wonder whether he's met his match...***Readers are loving A Lady's Risk:'I cannot recommend this enough. This was the best Regency RomCom I've read all year!' FIVE STARS'A real regency romance which was a delight to read' FIVE STARS'I really enjoyed this story, but I have to say I cheered for Nick, and I yelled for Meggy to wake up' FIVE STARS'A thoroughly engaging romp' FIVE STARS'A fresh take on the Regency romance genre that is complete with an irresistible main couple' FIVE STARS
A Lantern in The Dark: Navigate Life's Crossroads with Story, Ritual & Sacred Astrology
by Danielle BlackwoodMeditations, Stories & Rituals for Life's CrossroadsAll too often, when we find ourselves at a crossroads, the conventional ways of understanding where we are can fall short of the mark. Intuitively, we know we need something more. Sacred astrology teaches that there are several distinct rites of passage that can show up as a psychospiritual crisis characterized by intense challenge and confusion. We are betwixt and between—no longer who we used to be, but not yet who we are becoming. However, these powerful thresholds are where the real magic of our lives happens. They usually coincide with significant turning points that lead us toward our life's unique purpose.Learn how myth, folklore and story can be a source of guidance in difficult times. Illuminate the archetypal dimensions of your own story and re-enchant your life. Learn when to expect the crossroad times throughout your life so you can make peace with the past, navigate the present, and create a more purposeful future. Discover the keys to self realization and step into alignment with who you’re becoming. Create a self-care tool kit for the distinct issues that arise with each crossroads, and get clear about what you're calling in. Unlock new levels of self awareness through ritual, guided meditation, and journal reflections crafted specifically for each threshold. You will also learn how to support family, friends, coworkers, and clients who are going through difficult times with a transpersonal understanding of where they are and what they're going through.Having insight into what time it is in your life can be a lantern in the dark.
A Leader's Guide to Giving a Memorable Speech: How to Deliver a Message and Captivate an Audience
by Donald J. PalmisanoExpert advice on delivering an unforgettable, stirring talk or lecture! &“Highly readable, immediately useful and deeply enjoyable!&” —John J. Nance, Aviation Analyst , ABC World News &“Insights on avoiding panic and other pitfalls, the use of rhetorical devices, and how to wow audiences from this masterful speaker who has done over 1000 speeches and interviews.&” —John N. Kennedy, United States Senator for Louisiana A good leader must be intelligent, charismatic, strong, and inspiring. A good leader must stir passion and instill knowledge in the minds of followers, whether in the field of business, medicine, politics, sports, or entertainment. A memorable speech is a powerful tool for demonstrating leadership and inspiring listeners for years to come. You can give a stirring, memorable speech, and be seen as a real leader, and Donald J. Palmisano can help you. Here Palmisano shares proven tips on delivering an inspiring and motivating speech. Drawing from his popular seminar at Tulane University School of Medicine and over 1,000 speeches and interviews, Dr. Palmisano teaches readers how to:Use rhetorical devices effectivelyStay on messagePractice deliveryGlean lessons from great speeches of powerful leaders from the past, such as Cicero, Winston Churchill, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Ronald ReaganOrganize speeches to emphasize the messageWeave in stories that are unforgettableAnd more!If you are a professor or teacher, if you are a CEO or manager, if you are thinking of running for office or trying to raise money, then A Leader's Guide to Giving a Memorable Speech belongs on your bookshelf. It's a great gift for anyone with aspirations of teaching, leading, or managing.
A Leatherneck Looks At Life
by 2nd Lt. Cornelius Vanderbreggen Jr.The story of a WWI marine's journey to finding everlasting peace, which he finally finds in Jesus.
A Legacy that Lasts: A Guide to Identifying, Preserving, and Transferring Your Family Values to the Next Generation
by Trudy Cathy WhiteFaith . . . family . . . integrity . . . generosity . . . gratitude. These types of values were once the bedrock of most families and our culture. A quick look through today&’s headlines, however, shows these values and many others are vanishing right before our eyes. In a time of unprecedented progress, we as a people are losing our values. How do we reclaim the values that allow our families—and future generations—to flourish? With intentionality and with a plan. Author Trudy Cathy White, daughter of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, knows a thing or two about family values. Throughout her life, her parents modeled what it meant to be a servant-hearted, values-driven leader and ambassador for Christ in whatever role she was in. And, after spending decades as a missionary, camp director, mother to four, and grandmother to sixteen, Trudy has recognized that our attitudes, faith systems, and habits are tied to the values we are taught as children. Every family has values, regardless of whether they&’re intentional about identifying and communicating them. In A Legacy that Lasts, Trudy unpacks her guidebook for: Getting clarity on your identity by answering life&’s three big questions: Who am I? Why am I here? Where do I belong? Identifying your family values with a fun, easy-to-implement exercise for both adults and children. Learning how to use &“value experiences&” and other strategies to transfer your family values to the next generation. As a parent, grandparent, teacher, or person of impact to the next generation, you have the power to help shape young people into the men and women God designed them to be. It&’s never too late to get started, and this book will equip and inspire you for the exciting adventure of for identifying, preserving, and transferring your family values for the next generation!
A Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples
by Denis Clifford AttorneyThis practical guide is updated with the latest legal information and legislation that will help you and your same-sex partner protect and exercise your rights, and make sound decisions as a couple. A Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples covers these important subjects, and many more: making practical decisions about living together planning for medical emergencies -- making medical decisions for one another and taking care of each other's finances when one partner is incapacitated domestic partner benefits and how to obtain them buying property together providing for each other upon death practical and legal aspects of having and raising children marriage laws for all 50 states This edition of A Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Coupless is updated to provide the latest information on same-sex marriage, civil unions and domestic partnerships in the U.S., Canada and around the world, as well as all the recent developments in same-sex partnership law. Plus, create essential legal documents using the step-by-step instructions included with downloadable forms.
A Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples, 17th Ed.
by Emily Doskow Frederick HertzLaws affecting LGBT couples are changing rapidly, and while it's an exciting time for all gay and lesbian partners, keeping up with the myriad ways the shifting legal landscape touches your family life can be daunting. Now more than ever, it's important that you take the proper legal steps to define and protect your relationship in the eyes of the law. If you don't, you run the risk of being shut out of each other's lives and the lives of children you co parent in times of medical, financial or personal crisis.<P> Fortunately, this practical guide is updated with the latest legal information and legislation that will help you and your same sex partner protect and exercise your rights, and make sound decisions as a couple.<P> A Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples covers: * making practical decisions about living together<P> * planning for medical emergencies making medical decisions for one another and taking care * of each other's finances when one partner is incapacitated<P> * domestic partner benefits and how to obtain them<P> * buying property together<P> * providing for each other upon death<P> * practical and legal aspects of having and raising children<P> * marriage laws for all 50 states<P> The updated edition provides the latest information on same sex marriage, civil unions and domestic partnerships. Plus, create essential legal documents using the step by step instructions included.
A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples
by Denis Clifford Emily Doskow Frederick HertzProtect your rights -- protect your relationship. Laws affecting LGBT couples are changing rapidly, and while its an exciting time for all gay and lesbian partners, keeping up with the myriad ways the shifting legal landscape touches your family life can be daunting. Now more than ever, its important that you take the proper legal steps to define and protect your relationship in the eyes of the law. If you dont, you run the risk of being shut out of each others lives -- and the lives of children you co- parent -- in times of medical, financial or personal crisis. Fortunately, this practical guide is updated with the latest legal information and legislation that will help you and your same-sex partner protect and exercise your rights, and make sound decisions as a couple. A Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples covers these important subjects, and many more: . making practical decisions about living together . planning for medical emergencies -- making medical decisions for one another and taking care of each others finances when one partner is incapacitated . domestic partner benefits and how to obtain them . buying property together . providing for each other upon death . practical and legal aspects of having and raising children . marriage laws for all 50 states The updated edition of A Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples is updated to provide the latest information on same-sex marriage, civil unions and domestic partnerships in the U. S. , Canada and around the world, as well as all the recent developments in same- sex partnership law. Plus, create essential legal documents using the step-by-step instructions included. --Download forms for book at nolo. com
A Lesbian Love Advisor
by Celeste WestWitty, yet also serious content, for lesbians and relationships. Some wonderful ideas and examples for various types of rituals.
A Letter to My Cat: Notes to Our Best Friends
by Lisa ErspamerThe follow-up to A Letter to My Dog takes on cats, with celebrities writing letters of love and gratitude to their beloved pet felines. Alluring, elusive, mysterious—the cats in our lives are not always easy to get to know. But as with all pets, they have unique personalities and stories to tell. Alongside beautiful four-color photos of their cats, A Letter to My Cat collects personal letters from celebrities offering love and gratitude for all that their cats bring to their lives.
A Letter to My Mom
by Lisa ErspamerIncluding letters from Melissa Rivers, Shania Twain, will.i.am, Christy Turlington, and Kristin Chenoweth Just in time for Mother's Day, the next book in the A Letter to My series (after A Letter to My Dog and A Letter to My Cat) takes on mothers, with celebrities and civilians writing letters of gratitude and admiration to the women who raised them, alongside gorgeous, intimate photos.
A Liberated Mind: How to Pivot Toward What Matters
by Steven C. Hayes"In all my years studying personal growth, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is one of the most useful tools I've ever come across, and in this book, Dr. Hayes describes it with more depth and clarity than ever before."-Mark Manson, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckLife is not a problem to be solved. ACT shows how we can live full and meaningful lives by embracing our vulnerability and turning toward what hurts.In this landmark book, the originator and pioneering researcher into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) lays out the psychological flexibility skills that make it one of the most powerful approaches research has yet to offer. These skills have been shown to help even where other approaches have failed. Science shows that they are useful in virtually every area--mental health (anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, PTSD); physical health (chronic pain, dealing with diabetes, facing cancer); social processes (relationship issues, prejudice, stigma, domestic violence); and performance (sports, business, diet, exercise).How does psychological flexibility help? We struggle because the problem-solving mind tells us to run from what causes us fear and hurt. But we hurt where we care. If we run from a sense of vulnerability, we must also run from what we care about. By learning how to liberate ourselves, we can live with meaning and purpose, along with our pain when there is pain.Although that is a simple idea, it resists our instincts and programming. The flexibility skills counter those ingrained tendencies. They include noticing our thoughts with curiosity, opening to our emotions, attending to what is in the present, learning the art of perspective taking, discovering our deepest values, and building habits based around what we deeply want.Beginning with the epiphany Steven Hayes had during a panic attack, this book is a powerful narrative of scientific discovery filled with moving stories as well as advice for how we can put flexibility skills to work immediately. Hayes shows how allowing ourselves to feel fully and think freely moves us toward commitment to what truly matters to us. Finally, we can live lives that reflect the qualities we choose.
A Life Beyond Amazing: 9 Decisions That Will Transform Your Life Today
by Dr. David JeremiahThe world is full of chaos. Frustration. Fear. Do you want your life to be different? Through the practical wisdom of God&’s Word, you can gain a fresh focus and purpose, become a person of character, and shine a light into the darkness. You can experience a life beyond amazing—starting today.Why is there such a gap between how Christ wants us to live and how we are living? In A Life Beyond Amazing, bestselling author and gifted Bible teacher Dr. David Jeremiah uncovers God&’s strategy for change and challenges you to make nine important decisions that will transform your heart, your life, and your world.This life-changing book explores the nine qualities of character that carry us forward. Three of these have to do with our relationship with ourselves, three deal with interactions with other people, and three focus on our relationship with God.A Life Beyond Amazing:Provides much needed wisdom in a divisive world of low tolerance Emphasizes the danger of concentrating more on what you DO rather than who you ARESounds a wake-up call to believers everywhere on how they are responding to culture Offers a renewed sense of purpose to Christian believers A Life Beyond Amazing answers the questions that keep us up at night and shows us that the way forward is a reminder of who we are in Christ and why it matters. With Dr. Jeremiah&’s sound biblical teaching, inspiring stories, and practical suggestions, you&’ll discover how you can live a life beyond amazing. Don&’t miss out on the life that the Lord has for you—a life of peace, joy, and victory. You don&’t have to wait for heaven to impact your world.
A Life Complete
by Sallirae HendersonThis book is meant for the elderly, describing the spiritual and emotional skills that are required to provide meaning to the last years of life. It equips people with the strength to face illness and disability and realize the true significance of life, in order to feel at peace with the world.
A Life Full of Glitter: A Guide to Positive Thinking, Self-Acceptance, and Finding Your Sparkle in a (Sometimes) Negative World
by Anna O'BrienA modern guide to optimism from the plus-size fashion blogger and founder of Glitter + Lazers—“a beacon of body positivity and no-bullshit takes” (Revelist).Bullying, loss, regret and fear impact our lives in tough-to-deal-with ways. Learn how to confront these and other challenges like the world’s happiest people do—as opportunities. Armed with humor and a good attitude, author Anna O’Brien will teach you how to combat the negativity of life in this motivational self-help guide.It can be difficult to process and move on from unresolvable issues that are holding us back from our most positive lives. A Life Full of Glitter introduces the concept of “long-game” thinking, which will help you re-frame temporary setbacks and focus on long-term happiness. Discover easy-to-use tips and tricks to increase your positivity and personal growth.Modern research shows that positivity improves almost every aspect of your life. A Life Full of Glitter will walk you through the findings of this research with real life examples and humorous teachable moments from author Anna O’Brien’s own life. Allow Anna’s book to help you increase your happiness and self-esteem.A Life Full of Glitter is a modern guide to positive thinking presented through relevant research, captivating storytelling, and plenty of humor. In reading this book, you will: Learn quick tips and tricks for shifting your mind to think positively Be introduced to new ways to address everyday challenges Master how to move on from feelings and experiences that are holding you back from happiness“I’ve never seen anyone write with as much authenticity and spark as Anna.” —Megan J. Crabbe, Instagram star and author of Body Positive Power