From the irreverent to the inspirational, Quotable Women is a lively sampling of wit and wisdom from some of the world's most eloquent female minds. This treasure trove of inspirational quotations by and for women-from such influential sources as Georgia O'Keeffe, Alice Walker, and Helen Keller-is accompanied by 46 full-color reproductions of fine art paintings also by women. View More...
This collection of heartfelt insights from eminent personalities captures the inspiration and exhilaration of love. In beautiful letter reproductions, the world's most interesting people share their striking messages, all handwritten and signed on their personal stationery. On the facing page, a brief biography is provided along with their message, typeset.Dr. Bernie Siegel introduces this moving anthology, and an impressive list of contributors includes Bob Hope, Barbara Bush, Nikki Giovanni, Helen Gurley Brown, Betty Ford, Nora Roberts, Brigitte Bardot, Abigail" Dear Abby" Van Buren, and man... View More...
Eddie is a wounded war veteran, an old man who has lived, in his mind, an uninspired life. His job is fixing rides at a seaside amusement park. On his 83rd birthday, a tragic accident kills him, as he tries to save a little girl from a falling cart. He awakes in the afterlife, where he learns that heaven is not a destination. It's a place where your life is explained to you by five people, some of whom you knew, others who may have been strangers. One by one, from childhood to soldier to old age, Eddie's five people revisit their connections to him on earth, illuminating the mysteries of his m... View More...
What would happen if we called on God for help and God actually appeared? In Mitch Albom's profound new novel of hope and faith, a group of shipwrecked passengers pull a strange man from the sea. He claims to be "the Lord." And he says he can only save them if they all believe in him.Adrift in a raft after a deadly ship explosion, nine people struggle for survival at sea. Three days pass. Short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves. They pull him in."Thank the Lord we found you," a passenger says."I am the Lord," the man whispers.So begins Mitch Albom's most beguiling ... View More...
From the author who's inspired millions worldwide with books like Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven comes his most imaginative novel yet, The Time Keeper--a compelling fable about the first man on Earth to count the hours. The man who became Father Time. In Mitch Albom's exceptional work of fiction, the inventor of the world's first clock is punished for trying to measure God's greatest gift. He is banished to a cave for centuries and forced to listen to the voices of all who come after him seeking more days, more years. Eventually, with his soul nearly broken, Fath... View More...
Are You a Lightworker?A Lightworker is someone who has a rare gift: the ability to lend their healing energy to a planet that is now heavy with fear and negativity. But Lightworkers aren't necessarily well-known spiritual gurus--they are also musicians and artists, shopkeepers, accountants, stay-at-home moms, and people you pass on the street. They share their gifts in many ways; by speaking out for those who have no voice, creating glorious works of art that uplift our planet, or perhaps writing music that elevates our spirits. But many Lightworkers have forgotten their divine purpose. They l... View More...
In a crisis, it's easy to revert to old patterns. Caring for your well-being during the coronavirus pandemic includes maintaining healthy boundaries and saying no to unhealthy relationships. The healing touchstone of millions, this modern classic by one of America's best-loved and most inspirational authors holds the key to understanding codependency and to unlocking its stultifying hold on your life. Is someone else's problem your problem? If, like so many others, you've lost sight of your own life in the drama of tending to someone else's, you may be codependent--and you may find yourself i... View More...
This is not a parenting how-to book. It does not offer the usual advice or add to your to-do list, which is already long enough. Instead, Becoming a Soulful Parent asks questions to help you explore the contours of your inner life, developing your internal compass as you lead your family with love and wisdom.Combining insights from thousands of years of traditional Jewish wisdom with her own utterly relatable first-person storytelling, author Dasee Berkowitz helps you embrace every moment with your family while leaning into the challenges of parenting with renewed perspective and enthusiasm.Be... View More...
Most people are terribly unkind to themselves. They make harsh judgments, engage in endless self-criticism and are unforgiving of even the smallest of failings. At the same time these people are often loving and kind parents, generous and encouraging friends, and supportive and committed colleagues. They give everyone else their best, only to give themselves their worst. The Kindness Pact introduces the reader to the ''Eight Promises'': commitments you need to make if you want to feel good about who you are and the life you live and invites you to be as kind to yourself as you are to the other... View More...
A 6-week Artist's Way Program from legendary author Julia Cameron A Washington Post and Publisher's Weekly BestsellerCameron's fans will love this--Publishers Weekly The newest book from beloved author Julia Cameron, The Listening Path is a transformational journey to deeper, more profound listening and creativity. Over six weeks, readers will be given the tools to become better listeners--to their environment, the people around them, and themselves. The reward for learning to truly listen is immense. As we learn to listen, our attention is heightened and we gain healing, insight, clarity. Bu... View More...
"Julia Cameron invented the way people renovate the creative soul." -The New York TimesWith its gentle affirmations, inspirational quotes, fill-in-the-blank lists and tasks -- write yourself a thank-you letter, describe yourself at 80, for example -- The Artist's Way proposes an egalitarian view of creativity: Everyone's got it.--The New York Times Morning Pages have become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential--Vogue Over four million copies sold Since its first publication, The Artist's Way phenomena has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert and millions ... View More...
Collected over twenty years of motivational speaking, these stories introduce metaphors for the author's truths about life. The collection includes tales by Dan Millman, Robert Fulghum, Gloria Steinem and Art Buchwald among others. It should be useful for teachers, therapists, seminar givers and workshop leaders. View More...
From budding bloggers to bestselling novelists, your fellow writers share their best advice, writing tips, time management strategies, and personal ups and downs in the business of writing. These stories will motivate you, entertain you, and keep those words flowing Bestselling novelist J.A. Jance explains how her next book rights a wrong done to a friend killed in Vietnam. Award-winning Young Adult novelist Sarah Darer Littman talks about her "second book blues." Read how bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan was mentored in the writing world by someone she had first mentored in the TV worl... View More...
Sequel to Jesus and the Essenes. The past-life memories of two women capture a true and compelling portrait of Jesus the man, from the healing miracles he performed to the gentle philosophy he preached. This is an INSIDER view, direct from Jesus' time, deep in feeling tones and profound in implications, giving a sense of how things truly were. This book includes drawings of the Temple and Old Jerusalem, and includes scenes at the Temple in Jerusalem, visits to homes and leper colonies, political intrigues leading to the crucifixion, and also the personal feelings of those who met him. The real... View More...
Using the format of commandment to make the book's essential points, The Ten Commandments of Self-Esteem is written in a clear, straightforward style that's entertaining to read. Cardinal combines humor with proven remedies to help cure the most common ailments of the psyche, making it relevant to everyone. View More...
In this classic roadmap to managing your high-tension job, Richard Carlson shows how to stop worrying about the aspects of your work beyond your control and interact more fruitfully and joyfully with colleagues, clients, and bosses. His key insights reveal how to:
How to manage rush deadlines with rushing
How to transform your outlook and prepare for the day ahead
How to enjoy corporate travel
How to have a really bad day . . . and get over it
Seventy years after her grandmother helped hide a Jewish family on a Greek island during World War II, a woman sets out to track down their descendants--and discovers a new way to understand tragedy, forgiveness, and the power of kindness in "an engrossing peek into a little-known chapter of World War II, and one family's harrowing tale of finding the lost pieces of its own history" (Karen Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of Liar Temptress Solider Spy). Yvette Manessis Corporon grew up listening to her grandmother's stories about how the people of the small Greek island Erikousa hid a... View More...
