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Getting Good at Getting Older

Richard Siegel
Format: Paperback


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The Volunteer: One Man, an Underground Army, and the Secret Mission to Destroy Auschwitz

Jack Fairweather - Custom House
Format: Hardcover

"Superbly written and breathtakingly researched, The Volunteer smuggles us into Auschwitz and shows us - as if watching a movie - the story of a Polish agent who infiltrated the infamous camp, organized a rebellion, and then snuck back out. We are squarely confronted with the other...
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Box of Butterflies: Reminders of the Blessings That Surround Us

Roma Downey - Simon & Schuster Audio
Format: Audiobook

Roma Downey - best known as the beloved angel on the TV show Touched by an Angel - has created a beautiful book filled with encouragement and hope, assuring us of God's comforting presence in our lives.Ever since she was a little girl, Roma has seen butterflies as a reminder of God's...
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Mindfulness on the Go: Simple Meditation Practices You Can Do Anywhere

Jan Chozen Bays - Shambhala
Format: Paperback

A pocket-sized collection of mindfulness practices anyone can do anytime--from the author of Mindful Eating.Mindfulness can reduce stress, improve physical health and quality of life, and give you deep insight. Meditation practice is one way to do it, but not the only way. In fact, there...
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The Islam Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

DK - DK
Format: Hardcover

This comprehensive, accessible, and authenticated guide to Islam is essential to understanding the world's fastest-growing religion. This essential guide to Islam covers every aspect of the Muslim faith and its history - from the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the teachings of the Koran...
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Assassination of a Saint: The Plot to Murder scar Romero and the Quest to Bring His Killers to Justice

Matt Eisenbrandt - University of California Press
Format: Hardcover

On March 24, 1980, the assassination of El Salvador's Archbishop scar Romero rocked that nation and the world. Despite the efforts of many in El Salvador and beyond, those responsible for Romero's murder remained unpunished for their heinous crime. Assassination of a Saint is the thrilling...
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An Unorthodox Match

Naomi Ragen - St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover

A powerful and moving novel of faith, love, and acceptance, from the international bestselling author of The Devil in Jerusalem. Yaakov is a man of God, a father, a Talmud scholar, and a widower. After failing to save his wife's life, he is struggling both financially and spiritually....
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The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness

John Bruna - Central Recovery Press
Format: Paperback

A rich and multilayered guide that offers readers accessible wisdom and practical methods to cultivate deeper satisfaction in everyday experiences. In contrast to stimulus-driven pleasure, contentment comes from living a life of meaning that aligns with one's values. The author identifies...
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The Hope of Glory: Reflections on the Last Words of Jesus from the Cross

Jon Meacham - Convergent Books
Format: Hardcover

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham explores the seven last sayings of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels, combining rich historical and theological insights to reflect on the true heart of the Christian story. For Jon Meacham, as for believers worldwide, the events of Good Friday and Easter...
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How to Stay Human in a F*cked-Up World: Mindfulness Practices for Real Life

Tim Desmond - HarperOne
Format: Hardcover

How can we be more mindful when the world is this f*cked up?How to Stay Human in a F*cked Up World is the fresh, engaging answer to this important question. If you've tried mindfulness before and failed, we get it. Likely you were told to sit on a pillow in a dark room, meditate, or count...
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