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Simplicity in forms of worship, opposition to violence, and the importance of compassionate living and thoughtful listening are hallmarks of the spirituality of the Quakers. From their beginnings in seventeenth-century England to today, the Friends have attempted to live out their belief in the presence of God's spirit within their hearts. This book features the writings of some of the most influential and inspirational Quaker thinkers -- Geor...

For two generations of Americans, reading Ann Landers's daily column was as important as eating breakfast. For nearly fifty years an entire nation turned to this quick-witted, worldly-wise counselor for advice on everything from dinner etiquette to sex. But who was the woman behind the byline? Iowa-born Eppie Lederer was first hired by the Chicago Sun-Times to take over the daily advice column in 1955 -- and over the next half-century she help...

Using her wonderfully rich and inviting therapeutic voice along with personalmemories and examples drawn from her practice, Lerner gives anxiety, fear andshame their due.

Successful strategies for children with sensory regulation problems Unidentified sensory processing problems often cause heartache in families struggling to understand their children's misbehavior. Children with sensory problems overreact or underreact to everyday sensory experiences. The resulting behaviors range from battles over dressing to difficulty functioning in a busy classroom. Now, two psychologists who are parents of children with s...

They were sisters once. Almost forty years ago, in a more innocent time, two girls enter the convent. Angelina and Joanna come from vastly different backgrounds, but they have one thing in common -- a desire to serve, to join in the community of sisters. Despite the relative seclusion of the convent house in Minneapolis, they're not immune to what's happening in the world around them. In 1972 Angie's involvement with a pregnant teenager trigge...

The classic bestseller by Benjamin Graham, perhaps the greatest investment advisor of the Twentieth Century, The Intelligent Investor has taught and inspired hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Since its original publication in 1949, Benjamin Graham's book has remained the most respected guide to investing, due to his timeless philosophy of "value investing, " which helps protect investors against areas of (possible) substantial error a...

Tony Hillerman is one of the most revered and honored mystery writers being published today. This collection includes the critically acclaimed novels, Skinwalkers, A Thief of Time, and Coyote Waits, all of which have been adapted for PBS by producer Robert Redford. This is a must-have audio form from one of the great masters of suspense-sure to appeal to Hillerman's legions of fans.

Zirkusplakate sind der Brennspiegel für die so besondere Welt der Artistik. Sie sind zumeist reißerisch wie die Sprache des Rekommandeurs, der sein Publikum direkt anspricht und die unerhörten Wunder der Schaustellung anpreist. Das Plakat verspricht sensationelle Tricks, wilde Tiere, lustige Clowns, tollkühne Akrobaten. Es ist so bunt wie das Zirkusprogramm selbst und sogar im Übermaß der heutigen Straßenreklame eine unübersehbare Aufforderung...

Dreams of Hope is about life, everything that happens in life is not always seen with the naked eye. Meaning everything is not concrete, solid or makes sense, but with an extra light, shield or spiritual sense life can be what it was meant to be. Dreams of Hope is about experiences that were documented and shared with all who are open minded, who have or had similar experiences, know someone with experiences who would like to connect with the ...

A comic political novel, with similar appeal to Stephen Fry or Ben Elton, written by one of Britain's most popular politicians. It is Boris Johnson's first novel and was widely acclaimed in hardback. The American President is giving a major address in Westminster Hall and security is going to be tested. "A hectic comedy thriller... refreshingly unpompous, faintly dishevelled and often very funny" "Mail On Sunday

Timeless business lessons from an American giant Few companies have stood the test of time like John Deere, one of the world's most beloved and trusted brands. Since blacksmith John Deere developed the first commercially successful self-scouring steel plow in 1837, the company has provided customers the right products at the right time. From its trademark green and yellow tractors of all sizes to the popular Gator(TM) utility vehicle, the com...

Introduction to Phenomenological Research, volume 17 of MartinHeidegger's Gesamtausgabe, contains his first lectures given at Marburg in thewinter semester of 1923--1924. In these lectures, Heidegger introduces the notion ofphenomenology by tracing it back to Aristotle's treatments of phainomenon and logos.This extensive commentary on Aristotle is an important addition to Heidegger'songoing interpretations which accompany his thinking during t...

A lively insider's guide to starting a successful small business selling items old and new on eBay, written with personal anecdotes, well-kept secrets, and insider tips by Adam Ginsberg, eBay's most successful private salesperson. This is the insider's guide to making money on eBay. Adam Ginsberg is the most successful seller on eBay, moving around a million dollars' worth of merchandise every month. Not only will he impart his personal secret...

Alex Selky, going on seven, kissed his mother goodbye and set off for school, a mere two blocks away. He never made it. Desperate to find him, his mother begins a vigil that lasts for days, then weeks, then months. She is treated first as a tragic figure, then as a grief-crazed hysteric, then as anreminder of the bad fortune that can befall us all. Against all hope, despite false leads and thedesertions of her friends and allies she believes w...

Set in the close-knit world of a country day school on California's gold coast, Saying Grace captures the clash of values and cultures that profoundly shakes the entire community, especially the life of a woman who heads the school. Gutcheon, author of Still Missing creates a world in microcosm and captures the grace in the rhythms of everyday life.

The New Girls" is a resonant, engrossing novel about five girls during their formative prep-school years in the tumultuous mid-sixties. Into their reality of first-class trips to Europe, resort vacations, and deb parties enter the Vietnam War, the women's movement, and the sexual revolution. As the old traditions collide with the new society, the girls lose their innocence, develop a social conscience, and discover their sexuality -- blossomin...

Hannah Gray has decided, finally, to leave a record of the passionate and long-ago summer in Dundee when she met Conary Crocker, the town bad boy and love of her life. But their joy is mixed with something frightening when they discover an angry spirit inhabiting the house her stepmother has rented for the summer. "More Than You Know" has been optioned by the Hallmark Hall of Fame for a made-for-TV movie.

The fun and easy way to repair anything and everything around the house For anyone who's ever been frustrated by repair shop rip--offs, this guide shows how to troubleshoot and fix a wide range of household appliances--lamps, vacuum cleaners, washers, dryers, dishwashers, garbage disposals, blenders, radios, televisions, and even computers.

Witty, wise, and hope-filled, "Five Fortunes" is a large-hearted tale of five vivid and unforgettable women who know where they've been but have no idea where they're going. A lively octogenarian, a private investigator, a mother and daughter with an unresolved past, and a recently widowed politician's wife share little else except a thirst for new dreams, but after a week at the luxurious health spa known as "Fat Chance" their lives will be i...

A careful archaeology of the catalogue of innocence assembled by a youthful imagination blossoming during World War II.