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We congratulate ourselves when we resist the donut in the office breakroom. We celebrate our restraint when we hold back from sending an email in anger. We feel virtuous when we wake up at dawn to get a jump on the day. We put others' needs ahead of ourown and believe this makes us exemplary. In On Our Best Behavior, journalist Elise Loehnen explains that these impulses--often lauded as unselfish, distinctly feminine instincts--are actually ingrained...
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Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2024.
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xxi, 218 pages ; 19 cm
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"From one of our country's most prominent rabbis, an inspiring book about the power of community based on one of her most impactful sermons. In 2013, Rabbi Sharon Brous gave a sermon in which she preached the need-in an era riven by loneliness, social alienation, polarization, and ideological extremism-to reclaim the simple act of showing up for one another. That day marked the beginning of an essential change in the community. Based on that original...
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Ediciones Obelisco
Pub. Date
[2023]
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203 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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"Bestselling author, counselor, and life coach uses brain science, powerful stories, research, and biblical principles to help introverts embrace who God created them to be-both for their own benefit and that of a noisy world in desperate need of their quiet strengths"--
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Eos
Pub. Date
2006.
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xiii, 334 pages ; 21 cm
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In the Utah desert, Brother Francis of the Albertian Order of Leibowitz has made a miraculous discovery: the relics of the martyr Isaac Leibowitz himself, including the blessed blueprint and the sacred shopping list. They may provide a bright ray of hope in a terrifying age of darkness, a time of ignorance and genetic monsters that are the unholy aftermath of the Flame Deluge. But as the spellbinding mystery at the core of this extraordinary novel...
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W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2021]
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vii, 197 pages ; 24 cm
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Reimagining the story of Eve, Sarah Jakes Roberts draws lessons from Scripture and from her own life that show women how to use the mistakes of their past to overcome the challenges of today. Woman Evolve teaches women that they can use failures and mistakes to break through to their future. Like Eve, they do not need to live defined by the past. Pastor Sarah says, "Bruised heels can still crush serpents' heads."
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Tyndale House Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
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357 pages ; 21 cm
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Mary Madison is educated and redeemed, a powerful voice in Washington, D.C. But she also has a past that shamed polite society. A survivor of unspeakable horror, Mary has battled paralyzing fear, faithlessness, addiction, and promiscuity. But even in her darkest valley, Mary was sustained from afar, prayed over by a grandmother who clung to the belief that God had special plans for Mary.
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Multnomah
Pub. Date
[2023]
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xvii, 202 pages ; 21 cm
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"Before You Meet Your Future Husband focuses on three areas in which a young woman needs to mature before she's ready for marriage-her head, her heart, and her generosity to others. With a focus on praying for her own growth and understanding, this book leads teen and young adult readers through the steps they need to take to create a healthy relationship and lay the foundation for a satisfying future"--
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Grupo Nelson
Pub. Date
[2023]
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xxii, 246 pages ; 22 cm
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"Number-one New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst helps readers stop the dysfunction of unhealthy relationships by showing them biblical ways to set boundaries--and, when necessary, say goodbye--without losing the best of who they are"--
9) 3 big questions that change every teenager: making the most of your conversations and connections
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Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2021]
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296 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Kara Powell and the team at Fuller Youth Institute equip adults to help the teenagers in their lives find faithful answers to their three big questions of identity, belonging, and purpose.
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Amber-Allen Publishing
Pub. Date
[1999]
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xii, 210 pages ; 18 cm.
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Ruiz illuminates the fear-based beliefs and assumptions that undermine love and lead to suffering and drama in our relationships. Using insightful stories to bring his message to life, he shows us how to heal our emotional wounds, recover the freedom and joy that are our birthright, and restore the spirit of playfulness that is vital to loving relationships.
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Vida
Pub. Date
2023.
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265 pages ; 23 cm
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"Craig Groeschel knows what it's like to be caught in the dispiriting cycle of trying to change, but failing. This was his story--until he began to discover practical principles for experiencing lasting change in his own life that he has taught to countless others for over twenty-five-plus years at LifeChurch"--
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Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2023]
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40 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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"Help your kids process big feelings, build a social-emotional tool kit, and find beauty in life's challenges with this creative story that expresses the hope of the gospel from pastor and speaker Toni Collier"--
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Penguin Compass
Pub. Date
[2005]
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xxviii, 240 pages ; 19 cm
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This book will speak to anyone who's ever experienced being stuck in life. With her signature clarity, wisdom, and wit and her trademark blend of psychological and spiritual insight, Charlotte Kasl presents seven simple yet profound steps on the path to change. Full of insight from Buddhist and other teachings that emphasize the joy that comes with letting go of fears and attachments. If the Buddha Got Stuck is an inspirational and practical roadmap...
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Bala Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
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"Every night the moon rises, the stars come out, and we get ready for bed. We snuggle together, and before we sleep, we send our love into the world. As the day comes to a close, Goodnight Love helps children connect to the warmth of their hearts throughthe power of lovingkindness. We show self-compassion by sending blessings to ourselves. We share love by sending blessings to our families and friends. And we build generosity by radiating blessings...
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Watkins
Pub. Date
2022.
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253 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
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It is too easy to limit ourselves for fear of what other people will think. The message of this book is that we can choose to love our uniqueness - and that our diversity offers hope for the world. This is a guide to self-love, self-acceptance and takinga Buddhist approach to life. Kodo Nishimura reveals how inclusive the Buddhist teachings really are - and that yes, it is possible to be a Buddhist monk and do makeup and wear sparkly earrings.
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Zonderkidz
Pub. Date
[2023]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 cm
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"Kids have big feelings, but none of their feelings are too big for God. In this picture book from licensed councilor Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner, young readers will explore what it means to feel their sadness and discover how to manage their emotions in a healthy way. Sad is a feeling that can be hard, but if we listen to it, we can learn things about ourselves. In God, I Feel Sad, kids discover that it's OK to be sad and that God is in all...
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A clash between cultures has happened many times throughout history. Events from 1979 to this point leading the western and Muslim cultures into a crusade with no present way out. The reason for all this fighting for the last 37 years has no simple answer and history has a way of always repeating itself.
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In the intricate tapestry of faith, personal transformation, and divine inspiration, the soul's journey is a profound narrative that transcends the mundane. When the universe's ethereal essence, exemplified through tales of unwavering faith, collides with the Author's inner turmoil and aspirations, a profound shift ensues. This story captures the profound metamorphosis of one such soul, grappling with internal battles and seeking redemption through...
20) Nouvelle réalité
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L'effondrement de la biosphère à l'échelle planétaire fait planer une menace d'extinction sur la vie terrestre. Cette crise est révélatrice d'une Nouvelle Réalité. Le Dalaï-lama exhorte chacun à se transformer par la paix intérieure, l'altruisme et la compassion. La prise de conscience de nos interdépendances, intuition singulièrement moderne de la sagesse bouddhiste ancestrale, est partagée désormais par le pape, les scientifiques...
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