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Lost in the Amazon: The True Story of Five Men and Their Desperate Battle for Survival
by Stephen KirkpatrickIn 1995, Stephen Kirkpatrick joined a five-man expedition into the remote jungles of the Peruvian Amazon. Kirkpatrick's assignment was to document an area of the rainforest that had never before been photographed, nor by most accounts, ever explored by white men.Within hours of their departure, an inaccurate map and a series of bad decisions leave the group hopelessly lost in the depths of the Amazon jungle. What began as a career-making photo expedition quickly turned into a desperate struggle for survival.The five men battle poisonous reptiles, hungry bugs, torrential rains, brutal heat, and an unforgiving landscape in an attempt to find their way back to civilization. They soon learn that survival is not only a physical, but a mental and spiritual challenge as well. Lost in the Amazon is a gripping, sometimes humorous, and ultimately inspirational story about the human drive to survive, and about clinging to faith in the worst circumstances imaginable.
Lost in the Cosmos: The Last Self-Help Book
by Walker Percy"A mock self-help book designed not to help but to provoke; a chapbook to inveigle us into thinking about who we are and how we got into this mess." --Los Angeles Times Book Review<P> Published at the height of the 1980s self-help boom, Lost in the Cosmos is Percy's unforgettable riff on the trend that swept the nation. Filled with quizzes, essays, short stories, and diagrams, Lost in the Cosmos is a laugh-out-loud spin on a familiar genre that also pushes readers to serious contemplation of life's biggest questions. One part parody and two parts philosophy, Lost in the Cosmos is an enlightening guide to the dilemmas of human existence, and an unrivaled spin on self-help manuals by one of modern America's greatest literary masters.
Lost in the Forest: Notes on not belonging from the English countryside
by Colin Heber-Percy'Colin Heber-Percy is a reliable guide' - THE REVEREND RICHARD COLESWhere am I? Who am I? And why didn't I bring a sandwich...?This book is a hymn to getting lost. Drawing on his experience as a troubled schoolboy, a burnt-out screenwriter at the BBC, an 'awkward' priest in the Church of England, Colin Heber-Percy reflects on the value of not belonging...We all share a desire to belong. There's reassurance and safety in knowing who we are and where we fit in. But at significant moments in our lives - a new job, new school or an unexpected change of circumstances - or just in the ruts and routines of everyday life, we can experience a sense of not belonging, of dislocation, of being lost in a forest. But, there is another way to approach these uneasy moments. Rather than fearing the forest, Colin discovers great value and creativity there.Join parish priest Colin Heber-Percy in an invitation to get lost - to lose the labels society and institutions use to box us in - and to relish the liberation of losing our way in the world. Blending anecdotes from parish life, with philosophy, literature and tales from his local Savernake Forest, Colin argues that there is an overlooked richness, a spirituality and a freedom to be found outside the boundary lines our culture sets for us.Lost in the Forest is a gentle, funny, and life-affirming trail of crumbs through the woods...PRAISE FOR COLIN HEBER-PERCY:'Colin Heber-Percy's prose is flowing and he writes amusingly, perceptively and beautifully' ― KATE GREEN, Country Life'A gentle, generous spirit.' ― SIMON RUSSELL BEALE'A Wordsworthian appreciation of nature and is full of humanity and wisdom.' ― SARAH SANDS, journalist and author of 'The Interior Silence'
Lost in the Forest: Notes on not belonging from the English countryside
by Colin Heber-Percy'Colin Heber-Percy is a reliable guide' - THE REVEREND RICHARD COLESWhere am I? Who am I? And why didn't I bring a sandwich...?This book is a hymn to getting lost. Drawing on his experience as a troubled schoolboy, a burnt-out screenwriter at the BBC, an 'awkward' priest in the Church of England, Colin Heber-Percy reflects on the value of not belonging...We all share a desire to belong. There's reassurance and safety in knowing who we are and where we fit in. But at significant moments in our lives - a new job, new school or an unexpected change of circumstances - or just in the ruts and routines of everyday life, we can experience a sense of not belonging, of dislocation, of being lost in a forest. But, there is another way to approach these uneasy moments. Rather than fearing the forest, Colin discovers great value and creativity there.Join parish priest Colin Heber-Percy in an invitation to get lost - to lose the labels society and institutions use to box us in - and to relish the liberation of losing our way in the world. Blending anecdotes from parish life, with philosophy, literature and tales from his local Savernake Forest, Colin argues that there is an overlooked richness, a spirituality and a freedom to be found outside the boundary lines our culture sets for us.Lost in the Forest is a gentle, funny, and life-affirming trail of crumbs through the woods...PRAISE FOR COLIN HEBER-PERCY:'Colin Heber-Percy's prose is flowing and he writes amusingly, perceptively and beautifully' ― KATE GREEN, Country Life'A gentle, generous spirit.' ― SIMON RUSSELL BEALE'A Wordsworthian appreciation of nature and is full of humanity and wisdom.' ― SARAH SANDS, journalist and author of 'The Interior Silence'
Lost in the Forest: Notes on not belonging from the English countryside
by Colin Heber-Percy'Colin Heber-Percy is a reliable guide' - THE REVEREND RICHARD COLESWhere am I? Who am I? And why didn't I bring a sandwich...?This book is a hymn to getting lost. Drawing on his experience as a troubled schoolboy, a burnt-out screenwriter at the BBC, an 'awkward' priest in the Church of England, Colin Heber-Percy reflects on the value of not belonging...We all share a desire to belong. There's reassurance and safety in knowing who we are and where we fit in. But at significant moments in our lives - a new job, new school or an unexpected change of circumstances - or just in the ruts and routines of everyday life, we can experience a sense of not belonging, of dislocation, of being lost in a forest. But, there is another way to approach these uneasy moments. Rather than fearing the forest, Colin discovers great value and creativity there.Join parish priest Colin Heber-Percy in an invitation to get lost - to lose the labels society and institutions use to box us in - and to relish the liberation of losing our way in the world. Blending anecdotes from parish life, with philosophy, literature and tales from his local Savernake Forest, Colin argues that there is an overlooked richness, a spirituality and a freedom to be found outside the boundary lines our culture sets for us.Lost in the Forest is a gentle, funny, and life-affirming trail of crumbs through the woods...PRAISE FOR COLIN HEBER-PERCY:'Colin Heber-Percy's prose is flowing and he writes amusingly, perceptively and beautifully' ― KATE GREEN, Country Life'A gentle, generous spirit.' ― SIMON RUSSELL BEALE'A Wordsworthian appreciation of nature and is full of humanity and wisdom.' ― SARAH SANDS, journalist and author of 'The Interior Silence'
Lottie's School of Dance
by Annette HannahLottie Daniels is dancing up the altar in Canada when she realises her whirlwind wedding is a big mistake. Chad isn't the right person for her at all! And, in that moment, Lottie goes from dancing bride to runaway bride.Much to her brother's relief, Lottie decides to return to Bramblewood in the UK. But life has more surprises in store for her. After rescuing both a donkey and a little old lady called Doris - all with the help of a handsome stranger! - Lottie suddenly becomes a big part of Doris's life. From broken dreams to second chances, Lottie finally has a chance to rebuild her life. When her friends suggest she takes part in a dance audition she refuses point blank but it soon becomes clear that destiny has other plans.You are guaranteed to fall head over heels with this sweet and charming romance.
Lottie's School of Dance
by Annette HannahLottie Daniels is dancing up the altar in Canada when she realises her whirlwind wedding is a big mistake. Chad isn't the right person for her at all! And, in that moment, Lottie goes from dancing bride to runaway bride.Much to her brother's relief, Lottie decides to return to Bramblewood in the UK. But life has more surprises in store for her. After rescuing both a donkey and a little old lady called Doris - all with the help of a handsome stranger! - Lottie suddenly becomes a big part of Doris's life. From broken dreams to second chances, Lottie finally has a chance to rebuild her life. When her friends suggest she takes part in a dance audition she refuses point blank but it soon becomes clear that destiny has other plans.You are guaranteed to fall head over heels with this sweet and charming romance.
Loud & Clear: 5 Steps to Say What You Mean and Get What You Want
by Karen BergHow to be heard through the noise: “A must read for today’s busy, 24/7 professional who needs to communicate both thoughtfully and instantaneously.” —Mark Herman, EVP, Booz Allen HamiltonLoud & Clear is an essential guide to the effective communication skills that help you get what you want. Whoever you need to get a message through to—an employer, team, committee, staffer, neighbor, teacher, student, or spouse—this book will show you how to get their attention by:• Using your head. Before you even think about opening your mouth, you need to think long and hard about the person you want to influence and how to say what you want.• Connecting with your listener(s). How to establish chemistry and intimacy with your listeners—from an individual to a stadium-sized audience—to make them want to listen to you.• Keeping their interest. Why “soft” communication, such as storytelling and picture-painting, are important devices, and how to use them effectively. Plus, how to avoid the dreaded “drone factor.”• Saying it right. Speech and body language techniques make a lasting impression.• Anticipating and overcoming the negatives. How to recognize disaster before it strikes, and handle it when it does.Each chapter also features a topic-specific “plan of attack,” plus client stories, checklists, worksheets, and quizzes. It can be hard to get through in today’s noisy world—but for those trying to get a raise, motivate a team, organize a group, or just get better customer service, these proven methods help you say what you mean to get what you want.
Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve
by Drew AfualoThe empowering, inspiring, patriarchy-smashing first book by the TikTok and Spotify star Drew Afualo. Drew Afualo is best known as the internet’s “Crusader for Women” and is at the head of a new generation of entertainment’s rising stars. Loud is part manual, part manifesto, and part memoir. It makes it clear that behind her fearsome laugh is a mission and a life philosophy, a strategy for self-confidence from the inside out, and a pathway to once and for all remove men from the center of how women and femmes think about themselves.Afualo has amassed more than nine million followers across her social platforms. When she first started creating content in 2020, she realized that men on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and other apps were creating sexist content aimed at disparaging women, and also containing rampant fatphobia, racism, and other forms of bigotry, with very real-life consequences. It didn’t take long for her to step into the role of unofficial watchdog for misogyny, and her signature laugh is now recognized as a feminist call to arms, a summoning cry to rid the internet (and our hearts, minds, and lives) of “terrible men” and create a space to fight outdated patriarchal ideals.
Louder Than Words: The Power of Uncompromised Living
by Andy StanleyYour character, more than anything else, will impact how much you accomplish in this life. It is more important than your talent, your education, your background, or your network of friends. Andy Stanley helps you chart a course toward becoming a man or woman of character. You'll discover a definition of character that will inspire you for a lifetime, the external and internal benefits of strong character, the six false beliefs behind negative behaviors, and more. Using practical insights, biblical exposition, and engaging stories, Stanley guides you step-by-step in setting the personal goals that will build the foundation for true success.The Secret to a Life with No Regrets How important is your character? It determines everything about you! How much you will accomplish in life, and whether you are worth knowing. How you will respond to success, and how you will weather the inevitable storms of life. This is a book about uncompromised living. It is about choosing every day to be a man or woman of integrity, a person whose actions speak louder than words. Bestselling author Andy Stanley challenges you to become what you were meant to be: a person whose commitment to doing the right thing, whatever the cost, will inspire others and change your world. Story Behind the BookAs a pastor, I spend a substantial amount of my time with people who are digging themselves out from personal environmental catastrophes--circumstances that were often years in the making but "took them by surprise." Another group of people have faced, or are facing, storms of life that are not of their own making, storms created by the character deficits of others--storms that are a natural part of a fallen world. There, in the midst of unjust treatment and seemingly undeserved pain, the true character of a man or woman is revealed. What you see in such moments is what was really there all along. This book is about change. It's about the process of taking raw materials and molding them, shaping them, and refining them into a finished product. Whether you know it or not, that process is happening in you. Your character, not your accomplishments or acquisitions, determines your legacy.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Louder than Words
by Todd HenryThe next step in personal effectiveness, by the acclaimed author of The Accidental Creative and Die Empty. There has never been a better time to build an audience around your idea or product. But with so many people and companies clamoring for attention, it's also more challenging than ever to do work that deeply resonates with the marketplace and creates true and lasting impact.According to Todd Henry, the key to standing apart from the noise is to find your unique voice. Those who identify and develop their voices will gain more attention and wield more influence. But first they have to identify what they truly stand for, develop a compelling vision, and become masters of expressing their ideas in whatever media they choose. Henry offers strategies, exercises, and true stories that illustrate the five attributes of resonant work: * Authenticity: Uncover the narratives that are at the core of your personal and professional identity.* Uniqueness: Identify what makes your work distinct from that of others, and learn to creatively package and present your message.* Consonance: Cultivate internal consistency and harmony in your work.* Empathy: Listen to your audience's aspirations and struggles to make your message more compelling.* Timing: Learn how to coordinate your work with ideas that already have cultural momentum. Making your work speak is a life-long process of trial, error, and realignment. Henry's book will help readers build a body of work that resonates deeply and achieves lasting impact.
Love & Betrayal
by John Amodeo"A book of profound insight and wisdom, written not just for those who have been betrayed, but for anyone who wants to build deeper, more trusting relationships."SUSAN M. CAMPBELL, Ph.D.Author of THE COUPLES JOURNEYLOVE & BETRAYAL explores the many forms betrayal can take, from keeping secrets and negative gossip to breaking promises and sexual infidelity. In the process, you can discover how to heal the wounds of past betrayals, what steps to take to forgive both yourself and your betrayer, and how to cultivate a climate of love and trust in your current relationships.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Love & War: Finding The Marriage You've Dreamed Of
by John Eldredge Stasi Eldredge'You live in a love story set in the midst of a very real war...' What Wild at Heart did for men, and Captivating did for women, LOVE & WAR will do for married couples everywhere. John and Stasi Eldredge have contributed quintessential works on Christian spirituality for men and women separately but now they turn their focus to the incredible union between those two forces - marriage. With refreshing openness, the Eldredges discuss their own marriage and the insights they've gained from the challenges they've faced. Both speak independently to the reader about what they've learnt, giving their guidance personal immediacy and balanced male and female perspectives.John and Stasi begin LOVE & WAR with an obvious but necessary acknowledgement: marriage is fabulously hard. For every minute of happy delirium, there are equal amounts of disappointment and frustration and a sense that we've been deluded, that this isn't the marriage we dreamed of. Once we admit this, we are free to accept the great adventure of marriage; working together through strength gained from our own individual relationships with God, rather than looking to each other for happiness.
Love & War: Finding the Marriage You've Dreamed Of
by John Eldredge Stasi EldredgeJoin bestselling authors John and Stasi Eldredge in their new Love& War eight-session group video study---designed for use with the Love& War Participant's Guide---created to help you take your marriage to new levels by stepping into the great adventure God has waiting for you and your spouse . . . together. What Wild at Heart did for men, and Captivating did for women, Love& War will do for married couples everywhere.
Love 2.0: Creating Happiness and Health in Moments of Connection
by Barbara L. FredricksonWe all know love matters, but in this groundbreaking book positive emotions expert Barbara Fredrickson shows us how much. Even more than happiness and optimism, love holds the key to improving our mental and physical health as well as lengthening our lives. Using research from her own lab, Fredrickson redefines love not as a stable behemoth, but as micro-moments of connection between people--even strangers. She demonstrates that our capacity for experiencing love can be measured and strengthened in ways that improve our health and longevity. Finally, she introduces us to informal and formal practices to unlock love in our lives, generate compassion, and even self-soothe. Rare in its scope and ambitious in its message, Love 2.0 will reinvent how you look at and experience our most powerful emotion.
Love Addiction Workbook: Evidence-Based Tools to Support Recovery and Help You Build Healthy Long-Term Relationships
by Howard C. SamuelsHeal from love addiction with exercises for finding real love and self-worthLove addiction is a pattern of obsessive behavior in your romantic relationships that can wreak havoc on your happiness and your connections with others—but you can find healthy relationships again. This workbook is full of compassionate advice and insight to help you understand how the cycle of love addiction works and begin to break the habits that are holding you back. With guidance from a psychologist, you'll assess your past relationships to identify the root of your struggles. Then, explore proven techniques to help you build the healthy, rewarding, and enduring relationships that you deserve.Dive deep—Make room for self-reflection with everything from writing prompts and quizzes to guidance for setting goals and building your support system.Stories from others—Discover hope and reassurance with anecdotes and case studies about other people who've overcome love addiction.Simple exercises—These brief activities can be done right on the page so you can begin your road to recovery right away.This encouraging guide goes beyond other love addiction recovery books and shows you the way to healing.
Love After 50: How to Find It, Enjoy It, and Keep It
by Francine RussoA comprehensive and intimate guide to finding, keeping, and enjoying love after fifty, the best kind of love there is. Studies keep showing that love after fifty is more satisfying than at any other stage in life, and it makes sense: at this stage, you are more emotionally stable and more focused on the present; you know what you absolutely have to have, but also what you can live without; partnering is no longer about building family and fortune—it’s about sharing intimacy as grounded individuals. And sex isn’t pass/fail anymore, but about becoming erotic friends <p><p> So if this is the promised land, how do you get there? In Love After 50, journalist Francine Russo interviewed the best experts in the field and dozens of couples to help show the way. Her practical advice includes: How to recover from the emotional damage of divorce, the grief of widowhood, or a history of unfulfilling relationships; How to build realistic requirements for a partner; What attitudes to bring to dating; How to overcome the physical challenges of sex and embrace your erotic selves; How to evaluate the financial, emotional, and practical results of marrying, living together, or living apart; How to deal with (hostile) adult kids to safeguard your relationship and family. <p><p> Love After 50 is not only practical, it is unassuming and candid. It is full of stories of real people (including the author’s own), with vivid examples of couples who have overcome their pasts to form healthy and nurturing partnerships. In other words, it’s as real as love after fifty can be.
Love Between Men: Enhancing Intimacy and Resolving Conflicts in Gay Relationships
by Rik IsenseeRead Love Between Men if you'd like to improve your relationship and communicate better with your boyfriend, lover, or even your next date! You'll learn how to resolve conflicts instead of escalating or retaliating, enhancing the sense of intimacy and love that brought you together in the first place.
Love Beyond Reason: Moving God's Love from Your Head to Your Heart
by John OrtbergHow Do You Explain a Love That Has No Explanation? What will happen if you let it touch your heart? God loves you not because you are flawless, not because you are a perfect person, but just because you are. In Love Beyond Reason, John Ortberg reveals the God you’ve longed to encounter: a Father head-over-heels in love with you, his child, and intensely committed to your highest joy. Ortberg takes you to the very core of God’s being to discover a burning, passionate love that gives, and gives, and gives. He explores the life-changing ways this love has expressed itself through Jesus. And he shows how you, like Jesus, can love your mate, your family, your friends, and the world around you with the same practical, transforming love. Dispelling your fears and misconceptions of God, Love Beyond Reason brings you face-to-face with the Love that frees and empowers you to love.
Love Colors
by Pamala OslieWhether you're seeking a new romantic relationship or hoping to improve an existing one, knowing your own qualities and desires is the first step. Love Colors offers a fresh, powerful approach to better understand yourself and then create your ideal partnership. In her earlier book, Life Colors, psychic consultant Pamala Oslie explained that auras -- the field of energy that surrounds each of us -- contain important clues to our personalities and reveal the ways we relate to the world. In this book, she takes that understanding of auras one step further to help you find -- and keep -- your perfect mate. In Love Colors, you'll discover: * your personal love colors through a detailed personality quiz * the love colors you're most compatible with * tips for finding, recognizing, and attracting your ideal partner * ways to move past your fears and open yourself up to love * advice on maintaining balance and harmony in your relationship With Pamala's insights and advice, you'll gain invaluable self-knowledge and have new tools to create fulfilling, lasting love.
Love Coming Home: Transform Your Environment. Transform Your Life
by Jennifer AdamsLove Coming Home is a guide for readers to envision the home of their dreams and manifest them where they live right now no matter what their budget or living situation.Home is your base. Home is your sanctuary. It&’s where your best life begins. This friendly guide will give you the tools and knowledge, and empower you to make wherever you live—be it rented, owned, or shared—a place where you will absolutely love coming home to. No matter how much or how little someone has at a given moment, we often hold the belief that our actual dream home will be a place we will eventually move to down the road once we&’ve saved enough and worked hard enough to achieve it. We are all striving to discover that perfect place and rarely see the potential in the place we are living in right now. Jennifer Adams, designer and founder of the international home décor company Home by Jennifer Adams®, shares her insider secrets of how you don&’t have to wait. In Love Coming Home, Jennifer combines her professional designer&’s tool kit of proven tips and resources with her inspirational coaching experience, motivating and empowering you to turn your ideas of a dream home into reality by: demystifying the practical and powerful visualization tool, Vision Boards showing you simple steps to define, refine, and align your home projects and ideas into manageable goals inspiring you to let go of restrictions and take action with confidence sharing her top eleven designer&’s secrets, and so much more Jennifer&’s step-by-step, room-by-room, guidance will help you create a welcoming and functioning space that expresses your unique individuality throughout even the smallest to largest of floor plans. Your dwelling can become an environment that supports and inspires you, to be your perfect sanctuary, because home is where your best life begins!
Love Craft: Divine, Cast, and Decode Your Way to Love with the Power of Astrology, Numerology, Spells, Potions, and More!
by Anna HaywoodYour guide to manifesting love!The love you want is out there--it just needs to be channeled into your life. With Love Craft, you'll use ancient arts like astrology and the Law of Attraction to draw in the perfect relationship, one that meets all your desires and needs. This book also provides you with a revealing look into your past relationships and ideal partner. With this profound wisdom, you'll learn how to:Use the power of soul numbers to test your cosmic chemistrySet the intentions that will attract the love you deserveConcoct an enchanting meal that will nudge a love interestUse a sun sign's traits to ignite passion in the bedroomAlign your relationships with the lasting energies of the stars and planetsWhether you're already paired up or still looking for that special someone, Love Craft helps you bring unwavering love into your life.
Love Craft: Divine, Cast, and Decode Your Way to Love with the Power of Astrology, Numerology, Spells, Potions, and More!
by Anna HaywoodYour guide to manifesting love!The love you want is out there--it just needs to be channeled into your life. With Love Craft, you'll use ancient arts like astrology and the Law of Attraction to draw in the perfect relationship, one that meets all your desires and needs. This book also provides you with a revealing look into your past relationships and ideal partner. With this profound wisdom, you'll learn how to:Use the power of soul numbers to test your cosmic chemistrySet the intentions that will attract the love you deserveConcoct an enchanting meal that will nudge a love interestUse a sun sign's traits to ignite passion in the bedroomAlign your relationships with the lasting energies of the stars and planetsWhether you're already paired up or still looking for that special someone, Love Craft helps you bring unwavering love into your life.
Love Cycles: The Five Essential Stages of Lasting Love
by Linda CarrollIn Love Cycles, veteran couples therapist Linda Carroll presents a groundbreaking model of the five natural stages of romantic relationships — the Merge, Doubt and Denial, Disillusionment, Decision, and Wholehearted Love — and a guide for navigating through them toward lasting love. Love Cycles helps readers understand where they are in the cycle of their relationship and provides a clear strategy for how to stay happy and committed, even in difficult times.
Love Dharma
by Geri LarkinLove Dharma offers compassionate guidance and advice, looking at contemporary relationship dilemmas from a Buddhist perspective as expressed in traditional stories of enlightened Buddhist women who lived and loved during the Buddha's lifetime. You will discover how to use your romantic triumphs and tragedies to achieve personal peace and happiness, develop more satisfying connections with others, and share yourself without losing yourself. Author Geri Larkin teaches that the difficult and joyous moments of our love lives are truly opportunities to continue our spiritual journey