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Writing as a Path to Awakening: A Year to Becoming an Excellent Writer and Living an Awakened Life

Albert Flynn DeSilver · Sounds True
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

The best writers say their work seems to come from a source beyond the thinking mind. But how do we access that source? "We must first look inside ourselves and be willing to touch that raw emotional core at the heart of a deeper creativity," writes Albert Flynn DeSilver. In Writing...
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In Real Life: Love, Lies & Identity in the Digital Age

Nev Schulman · Grand Central Pub
Format: Paperback

From the host of MTV's #1 show Catfish comes the definitive guide about how to connect with people authentically in today's increasingly digital world.IN REAL LIFE: Love, Lies & Identity in the Digital Age As the host of the wildly popular TV series Catfish which investigates online...
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Ayurveda

SAHARA ROSE · Alpha
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback

"A must-read for anyone coming to Ayurveda for the first time or as a readable brush-up for all. Sahara offers a contemporary explanation of Ayurvedic wisdom that resonates with today's readers."-Deepak ChopraDiscover your Ayurvedic Dosha (mind-body type) and find the ideal...
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Big Fit Girl: Embrace the Body You Have

LOUISE GREEN · GREYSTONE Books
Pages: 248
Format: Print book

In Big Fit Girl, Louise Green describes how the fitness industry fails to meet the needs of plus-size women and thus prevents them from improving their health and fitness. By telling her own story of how she stopped dieting, got off the couch, and unleashed her inner athlete - as well as showcasing...
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The ABCs of Adulthood: An Alphabet of Life Lessons

Deborah Copaken · Chronicle Books
Pages: 72
Format: Print book

Here's a book of wit and wisdom that's perfect for graduation or any other "welcome to the adult world" moment. From New York Times bestselling author Deborah Copaken and noted sculptor Randy Polumbo come 26 genuine and funny bits of advice as surprising as they are sensible....
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Maybe It's You: Cut the Crap. Face Your Fears. Love Your Life.

Lauren Handel Zander · Hachette Books
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

Maybe It's You picks up where You Are a Badass leaves off--it's a no-nonsense, practical manual to help readers figure out not just what they want out of life, but how to actually get there. Featuring a foreword from #1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Hyman. In Maybe It's You, life...
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Spirit of America: 101 Stories about What Makes Our Country Great

Amy Newmark · Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing
Pages: 400
Format: Print book

It's time for an antidote to all the negativity! You'll find that in this collection of 101 inspiring stories about what makes America great. From apple pie and baseball to our military heroes and first responders, from our vast and varied country to our energy and spirit, these stories...
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When Love Hurts Updated Edition: A Woman's Guide to Understanding Abuse in Relationships

Jill Cory · Berkley
Format: Print book

“Every woman who is struggling to understand the mistreatment she is experiencing in her relationship should begin by reading [this] wonderful book.”—Lundy Bancroft, author of Why Does He Do That?What do you do when the one you love lets you down?If you are wondering about...
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Beyond the Instant: Jewish Wisdom for Lasting Happiness in a Fast-Paced, Social Media World

RABBI MARK WILDES · Skyhorse Publishing
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

More than ever, young people today are searching for a sense of purpose and direction. Advances in science and technology have given our generation opportunities our grandparents could only dream of, yet our need for meaning and values is more unfulfilled than ever. Growing addiction to instant...
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The Happiness Hack: How to Take Charge of Your Brain and Program More Happiness into Your Life

Ellen Petry Leanse · Simple Truths
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

For years, Ellen Leanse worked with the biggest technology titans that fight for our attention, including Apple, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft... programming habits that revolved around our devices. By mapping how the mind works, innovators like Ellen are able to ingrain habits for all of us, revolving...
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More Together Than Alone: Discovering the Power and Spirit of Community in Our Lives and in the World

Mark Nepo · Atria Books
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

The #1 New York Times bestselling author and popular spiritual teacher presents a poignant and timely meditation on the importance of community, and demonstrates how we live more enriching lives by cultivating connectedness.At once a moving meditation and an empowering guide, More Together...
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Discovering Your Soul's Purpose: Finding Your Path in Life, Work, and Personal Mission the Edgar Cayce Way, Second Edition

MARK PH D THURSTON · TarcherPerigee
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback

A new edition of the classic guide to using the spiritual and psychological insights of renowned mystic and psychic Edgar Cayce to find your authentic mission in life. The medical clairvoyant Edgar Cayce (1877-1945) left the world a wealth of intuiitive readings on everything from health...
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Saving Jenny: Rescuing Our Youth from America's Opioid and Suicide Epidemic

Vivian Percy · Radius Book Group
Pages: 306
Format: Hardcover

Normal turned to PTSD and a substance abuse nightmare for Jenny the instant a taxi struck her, catapulting her twenty feet across a busy New York City street. Jenny is one of the lucky ones to have survived the drug rehabilitation system, which routinely fails those at risk. Her story is multiplied...
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I Love You But You Always Put Me Last: Why the Kids-First Approach to Parenting Is Hurting Your Marriage--and the Proven Plan to Restore Balance

Andrew G. Marshall · HCI
Format: Paperback

Happy Marriage or Happy Children?You don't have to choose. You can have both!If your marriage is suffering because you're too busy with the kids, you're not alone.  Many modern couples fall into the same trap. By sacrificing their relationships with their partners to focus...
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Against the Grain: A Coach's Wisdom on Character, Faith, Family, and Love

Bill Courtney · Weinstein Books
Format: Hardcover

In Against the Grain, Bill Courtney shares his convictions on the fundamental tenets of character, commitment, service, leadership, civility, and others that, in his decades of success as an entrepreneur and educator, have proven to be the keys to a winning and meaningful life and career....
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