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Following her sellout success with two previous eclipse books, Pam Hine brings you her latest, detailing two exciting eclipses coming to North America. Inside, you'll discover the What, How, Where, and When they will happen. This edition also includes two safe eclipse viewers and a fabulous 4-foot-long map!

In the mystical realm of Moira, the inhabitants find themselves on the brink of war over a power struggle for the title of High King. Dwarf Queen Nessa will do anything to ensure that Dark Fae King Oren loses his seat, even at the cost of his life. One night, while venturing into the human realm to find a gift for his daughter, Oren is wounded. A seemingly ordinary human named Willow Blackplum finds him and treats his injuries. Intrigued by her kindness, he invites her back to Moira, where she runs into trouble with the Dwarf Queen and learns a shocking truth about her family and her past. In the impending war, what will Willow's role be, and what secrets about her family will she uncover?

The first volume of a complete history of New Jersey's most intensely competitive high school football conference. Featuring oral history interviews with over fifty players, coaches, and fans involved with teams from across the Shore, this book captures the excitement felt by anyone who has made their way to a high school football game on a Friday night, Saturday afternoon, or Thanksgiving morning.Founded in 1936, New Jersey's Shore Conference is one of the state's oldest and most accomplished high school football conferences. Its rich history spans generations and mirrors the development of life at the Jersey Shore. Over the years, it has brought the community fierce rivalries, iconic local heroes, and some of the richest traditions in high school football.Until now, this history has never been collected in one book.Beginning with the league's founding in 1936 and concluding with the emergence of the state playoffs in the 1970s, this first volume tells the changing lives of Monmouth and Ocean counties through the perspectives of the players, coaches, and fans who live and breathe Shore Conference football.

"The stories of the sacrifices made by these prominent individuals whose conduct led to the freeing of the minds, bodies, and souls of enslaved Africans and their descendants were not being told as often as they should or have been, if told at all."--

On a sunlit winter afternoon in Arlington, Texas, Super Bowl Sunday of 1981, young friends Trey Shelton and Kevin Curnutt rode their dirt bikes into the crosshairs of a troubled neighbor who didn't like the noise. Trey was killed instantly by the first shotgun blast. Kevin, age thirteen, was paralyzed when the second blast struck him in the head. Years later, after a long and ultimately unsuccessful rehabilitation effort to restore the use of his limbs, the cruel reality of his life began to sink in. Kevin would never be able to feed himself or drive a car or turn the pages of a book without assistance. He would never marry or have a family. Despair eventually consumed him. He thought more and more about taking his life. Then, in his darkest moment, he happened across Steven Covey's bestselling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It was Covey who introduced Kevin to the writings of Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl. Kevin would later discover wisdom and inspiration from disparate sources, such as mythologist Joseph Campbell, Ram Dass, and Tibetan Buddhism.What Kevin found through his contemplation and study was a place within himself of universal love and peace, an inner sanctuary that remained untouched by the tribulations of the world, a sanctuary that is available to all. He also came to understand that human beings always have a choice about how they respond to life, no matter how cruel the fates might sometimes be.In this wise, eloquent, and hopeful book, Kevin shares his path and message, and invites our troubled world to find that same place of universal love and serenity that lies within.

Will you actively listen and follow the advice provided by your patients' inner wisdom? Will you use that wisdom to guide them in their journey to recover their spiritual and physical wellness?The author of this manual proposes that empathy and intention can tap into inner wisdom, which can enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic styles without changing their current practices. The author also introduces the concept of holographic medicine, which considers how collective karmic experiences and individual lifestyles can influence the healing process, similar to the placebo effect. By combining the therapist's intention with the patient's facilitation, optimal healing can occur, regardless of the therapeutic style being used.

So you think you want to be a hairstylist? Well, you're reading the back of this book, aren't you? That's a start. You've got an itch, you've got questions, you're wondering if this is just some sort of childhood dream. I get it. But doesn't everyone question themselves going into a career path? Cosmetology is about succeeding in these three categories: hunger, hustle, and brand. Just because you've worked on some friends' homecoming updos and did your little sister's makeup a few times does not make you a cosmetologist. But it does mean you're creative, and that's a start. Now take the next step. This book will give you the good parts, the crap parts, and all the honesty you'll need to make the decision to step into the hair world--you've got this.

Sophia Demas's stories compellingly demonstrate that receiving signs and messages from departed friends and family is perfectly natural . . . if one is open to it. She offers no complicated formula. Some of the signs she has received came after asking for them, while others appeared unsolicited. Whether the communication comes via a dream, an inner urging to act, or from an external source, the key is to recognize it and respond with gratitude. Consciousness Beyond Death also provides scientific research on Universal Consciousness, though its existence is yet to be proven. Although scientists are studying after death communications (ADCs), Sophia challenges the reader to come to their own conclusions. With her inimitable storytelling, the events that she and her friends experienced spur hope that the mystery of life continues after what we believe to be death. One is left wondering how these awe-inspiring communications could possibly happen without the existence of Universal Consciousness.

For this inquiry into sacred kinship, the author has taken for his text the verse from Genesis 2: "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul." The rest of the book addresses the question, "What does it mean to be a living soul?" The argument of the book dedicates itself to the proposition that our consciousness of the world is fundamentally whole. Specific texts from a wide range of sources support this hypothesis. They point to "the soul as the seat of the individual waking consciousness and of the moral and intellectual character," which is how Richard Tarnas describes the discovery that crowns the life and work of Socrates. If the soul is sacred, as traditional Western thought has claimed, if the happiness of our country and our own happiness securely rest on this foundation, as these readings argue they do, then we do well to inquire into the matter, no matter the time and effort the inquiry requires.

"In 2017, a mysterious interstellar object transited the Solar System. Called 'Oumuamua, the Hawaiian word for 'scout, ' it buzzed past the inner worlds, bound for deep space. By the time it was noticed, it had already passed Earth. It was soon forgotten, dismissed as a comet or planetary fragment. Earth's scientists turned to more pressing matters. But 'Oumuamua was no mere rock. An alien spaceship looking for habitable planets, it sent a machine probe to Earth, containing a quantum computer. After crash landing in South America, the probe was found by tech billionaire Christian Becker, who used its computational power to give himself groundbreaking technology and unlimited wealth ...Until something goes wrong. War veteran Will Logan is kidnapped and brought to Becker's highly secret research campus. Becker is certain that Will and his missing wife, Alex, are the saboteurs. But nothing is what it seems..."--Back cover.

#1 Amazon bestseller in College Guides #1 Amazon bestseller in Adult and Continuing Education 2023 Literary Titan Gold Book Award winner "Education is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think."--Albert Einstein At its best, the college experience can be invaluable for doing the most important work of all--finding your purpose. At its worst, it can be an expensive distraction that indoctrinates you into an instant-gratification culture and prevents you from building a meaningful base not just for your career but for your life. Drawing upon the great thinkers of contemporary philosophy, psychology, and science, this book reveals a revolutionary way to prepare for navigating the complexities and potential pitfalls of college, including: - How to look past the limited view of gifted but specialized academics - How to select courses that will help you get interviews with potential employers - How to develop a meaningful social and professional network, including outside the college community - How to take full advantage of college facilities and programs--including some you may not even be aware of Robert Pirsig's classic book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance used metaphysical imagery to reveal a more holistic way to think about the world and our place in it. In that tradition, Zen and the Art of Navigating College is a first-of-its-kind handbook for being prepared to get what you really NEED from the college experience--a path to discovering a greater purpose and the tools to achieve it.

Step into the mind and heart of an adoptive mom who wants her children to know how deeply they were wanted, how unconditionally they are loved, and how sincerely they are treasured. Families can be built all sorts of ways, but their love is the same.

The search for a perfect world begins ... The oppressive life of an eighteenth-century French peasant is not enough for young, ambitious Alexandre Brunet. Aided by a charismatic priest and inspired by the rebellion of the common man in America, he risks everything in a tragic failed attempt to achieve the dream of freedom for people and free markets--a perfect world. Forced to flee with his sister, Pauline, they stumble through a mysterious cave into a paradise beyond their previous understanding. At first glance, the city of Santosa is everything they could have imagined. There is no poverty or exploitation, and everyone is rewarded according to their contribution to society. But life in Santosa comes with a price that eventually drives the pair back into the unknown. When they emerge, they find themselves in yet another place unlike any they've ever seen--modern-day New York City. In the gleaming metropolis of Western capitalism and democracy, they find wealth, power, and a system in which everyone can succeed. It's the perfect world. Or is it? And where does God fit in? In the tradition of Ayn Rand and C. S. Lewis, Utopia Reimagined is a powerful, thought-provoking journey that asks the big questions and challenges the economic, political, and religious status quo.

"Your story was supposed to unfold gradually, the way all children's do. But you're being fast-tracked, because of where the world is headed." Tucked away in the village of Ducks Down, Noah feels lost and confused after the loss of his father. But when Noah meets Pretzel, a visitor from somewhere in the cosmos, his world changes forever. Pretzel teaches him to stand up for himself--although the result ends in a fight with the local bully, Axel. When Noah attracts the dangerous attention of Mr. Carter, Axel's father, after overhearing a secret conversation, he knows he must solve the mystery of Mr. Carter's increasing power and the new, frightening hold he has over him. With Pretzel's help, Noah begins to understand that his adventures are preparing him for a more important mission, one that will require even greater courage.

With a virus ravaging the globe and pushing the world's governments and America's institutions past the breaking point, outgoing Senate Majority Leader John Angelbaum recruits his protégé, Chase Porter, to run for his seat. But the idealistic young district attorney soon comes to realize that the two have very different ideas about duty to country--and that what Angelbaum needs most from him is blind loyalty to a soon-to-be-discovered plan to establish a radical new world order. Meanwhile, Angelbaum's daughter Briana, a lobbyist for the pharmaceutical company leading the race for a vaccine, pushes the already-sinking government for more and more funding. But when brilliant autistic microbiologist Melana Hope discovers that the virus may have been engineered--and Briana discovers that her father may be in on the plot for world supremacy--loyalties are pushed to their very limits. All the while, "the Trinity"--a team of international power players whose ambition knows no limits--watches the crumbling of government's basic tenets with great satisfaction. The weaker the nations of the world become, the more powerful the Trinity becomes--and the closer they get to the realization of their terrifying dream. In book one of the End of Times trilogy, world regimes are on a collision course, and humanity is about to learn that there are far worse things than war.

Ten-year-old Sara Campbell has strict rules to follow at home ever since her mother died from Double X--a lethal virus that affects only women and has now killed 96 percent of the world's female population. Sara, like every other surviving female, is permanently confined to her home by law in an attempt to contain the spread of the virus. Sara's father, Will, is finding it increasingly difficult to find food for his daughter and must leave her alone and vulnerable to attacks by ransacking vandals. When they flee the city, Sara and Will decide to seek refuge at the family farm in Jefferson, Iowa. Arriving at the farm, Will learns that his mother has died of the virus and his father of a broken heart. The only two left are Will's brother, Rick, and his wife, Kate. Rick is displeased by Will's sudden appearance on the farm, concerned about having more mouths to feed and fearing the presence of more people on the farm will endanger his wife. But when Kate begs him to let Sara and Will stay, Rick agrees to a trial period--a choice that will turn his whole world upside down.

"Through his captivating paintings of Indigenous cultures and folk traditions, Leon Schulman Gaspard spent a lifetime teaching the world about itself and introducing us to places most of us would never see."--Page [4] of cover.

"American whiskey writing at its finest." --from the foreword by Fred Minnick, author of Bourbon: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an American Whiskey From the author of American Spirit: Wild Turkey Bourbon from Ripy to Russell and founder of Rare Bird 101, the world's #1 Wild Turkey blog--an anniversary gift that ensures you'll never drink alone. Since the inception of the Rare Bird 101 blog in 2016, the name Rare Bird 101 has become synonymous with Wild Turkey bourbon. Wild Turkey Musings: A Whiskey Writer's Retrospective is a celebration of the iconic brand and the passionate community that has grown out of the work of author, historian, and "superfan" David Jennings--a.k.a. Rare Bird. In commemoration of five years of dedication to all things Turkey, Jennings sifted through hundreds of blog posts from 2016 to 2021 and distilled them to only the most essential. What remains is a collection of unique works that not only showcases the best of Rare Bird 101 but offers previously unpublished insight and perspective--the who, what, how, or why behind each article--as well as new charts, graphs, and maps. From reviews and "best of " lists to unknown facets and lore of Wild Turkey's multi-layered history, Wild Turkey Musings is perfect for whiskey fans of any proficiency level, from novice to expert.

Estela Casas is El Paso's daughter. Viewers of the nightly news turned to her for comfort in times of tragedy. So, when Estela was faced with her own setback, she turned to them. Estela led strangers on a very public and intimate journey with bilateral breast cancer, and turned her trials into everyone's triumph. Estela allowed cancer to transform her and helped her find a place to anchor. In A Place to Anchor, we learn more about the woman behind the television set. From early dreams of becoming a bilingual singer, to pivoting toward a successful career in broadcast journalism, Estela weaves the memories of her life throughout the resilient narrative of her cancer journey. As reporter and anchor, she covered impactful stories in her underserved community, and took part in reporting on two papal visits. She was also the only Borderland journalist invited by sitting president Barack Obama to talk about the Trans-Pacific Partnership and its effects on la frontera. Estela received accolades on her reporting but it is her ability to connect with her viewers that gave her the courage to share intimate details of her journey with thyroid and bilateral breast cancer. Estela got real and raw, and in the process, transformed into the woman God intended her to be.

After trying her hand at acting, Rose decides to change career paths and enter law school. She enrolls in law school in a sleepy New England town, only to find that the practice of law is not all she will study. This quirky thirty-something Italian girl falls in love when she lays eyes on Anil, a handsome intellectual from India. The two discover a deep connection and quickly begin a romantic relationship. What could go wrong as their romance blossoms? Their future looks bright. They have each other. They have great friends. They also have Anil's mother. Inspired by true events, Mother Knows Worst is a humorous and heartfelt novel. Rose is on a path to finding herself, love, and relationships, taking the reader on a delightful and often comedic journey as she explores two cultural worlds colliding.

Dr. Don Schoendorfer spent many years pursuing his vision of success, but one trip to Africa changed his life forever. The heartbreaking sights he witnessed on the streets of Morocco sent him on an unexpected path of faith, despair, and, ultimately, newfound purpose. Miracle Wheels is the compelling account of Don's journey, from his humble beginnings in the Midwest to his innovative work in the biomedical field, culminating in the founding of a nonprofit organization that has served millions around the world. Laced with humor while tempered by life's sobering realities, including family hardships, Don's story leads you on an emotional exploration that spans the globe and intersects with world leaders as he strives to overcome challenges and serve some of the most vulnerable among us: people living with disabilities in developing countries.

There are gaps to be filled in the wealth management industry . . . and you can make the difference. Talking about money is taboo in many families, for many reasons. This lack of transparency spells opportunity for the wealth manager who can offer sane, sound, and practical advice for handling money successfully. However, many wealth management firms aren't representative of the people they serve. Most focus too narrowly on the ultrawealthy, and the business as a whole isn't as diverse as the United States--and it should be. There's a world of opportunity in the financial advisory business, particularly for young women and people of color. Up until now, the advisory business has been poorly understood, which has led to undesired barriers to entry. For the right person--someone who is entrepreneurial, loves people, and wants to build a business from the ground up--wealth management is one of the most exciting professions to be in. You're your own boss, and there's no ceiling on your income. Raj Sharma knows this better than anyone. One of the most well-respected advisors in the U.S., Raj has cultivated his business over the past thirty years. An insightful culmination of his decades of experience, The Purposeful Wealth Advisor shows you how to get started in the business of wealth management, thrive as you build your client base, own your financial security, and inspire your future.

All over the world today, there are many thousands of animals and plants that are in danger of extinction. This book, beautifully illustrated by artist Vicki Malone, will introduce you to twenty-six of them--from A to Z. Learn about how these rare species live, why they are important, why they are in trouble, and most importantly--what we can do to keep them from disappearing.

Compliance is not part of Sloane Gáspár Barzetti's nature--after all, she is a descendant of the great Romani sorcerer, Django Gáspár. Just like Django, Sloane embodies the magical ingredient the Gáspárs call it--the ability to acquire psychic knowledge without explanation. Knowing things she has no business knowing is normal for Sloane, but just as a Tarot seer predicts, ordinary isn't in the cards. It is hardwired into the fourteen-year-old Americanized Romani just as it is prevalent in the Gáspár bloodline. Forced into visitation with her narcissistic father and his controlling girlfriend, team Barzetti aggressively looks for new ways to make Sloane's life miserable. As their games progress, Sloane begins to experience a new level of the mystical it. Sloane must rise up and understand the force that lies within her. Embracing her prophesied destiny may be catastrophic. The question is, catastrophic for whom?

Meet the little pup with a big heart! When Karli Paul, Jessie Burton, Adam Russell, and Christie O'Shay--the Turtles Crossing Gang--rescue a tiny dachshund-mix from a tyrannical neighbor, they have no idea the little pup will change their lives forever. From the thrill of Mardi Gras to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina to finding a "forever home" in the snowy mountains of Sarajevo, follow the Gang, their families, and the runt that came to be known as Kazi on a journey that proves you don't have to be big to have big adventures. Written by award-winning educator J. K. Pinsel, Kazi is a heartwarming story of friendship, family, and what happens when we believe in miracles--large and small. A portion of the proceeds from sales of this book will be donated to local animal rescue efforts in North America and Eastern Europe.

Paying homage to the classic cookbooks of decades past, Homemade: The American Family Cookbook aims to inspire and teach current and future generations how to cook great meals at home for themselves and their families. Bringing loved ones into the kitchen and around the table is one of the greatest joys we can have together, and the husband-and-wife team of Courtney and Ryan Hill mix nostalgia and modernity in this collection of recipes. Cooking homemade meals doesn't have to take all day or be overly complicated, and several of her recipes can be made in thirty minutes or less. Homemade: The American Family Cookbook is full of tried-and-true tips and techniques to guide you through the recipes, and is perfect for new and experienced cooks alike. The best types of cookbooks are the used kind--the ones that are pulled out time and again. We hope your copy gets covered in flour and sugar as you cook and eat together.

What would you do if you had a little more confidence? Would you take the next step in your career, assume more leading roles, set boundaries, ask for a raise, or even run for office? Doubt and imposter feelings are a big reason women hold back and play small instead of going for what they truly desire at work. Coupled with the systemic gender equity issues and the resulting burnout that plagues women in the workplace today, it's no wonder that so many women are undervaluing themselves and their abilities. These doubtful thoughts and systemic issues are expensive--they cost women (and their organizations) their peace, their potential, and their paychecks. To close the confidence gap and see more women showing up in their full potential at work, we need more women leaders at the top of organizations. Closing the Confidence Gap will show you how to advance with confidence, despite the systemic issues that women face every day at work. You'll hear deeply personal stories and walk away with practical tools to show you how to claim your role as a confident leader. It's time to own who you are, trust yourself, and take your bravest next step.

Join author, speaker, and coach Mike Parker in an inspiring journey of self-discovery as he reveals the keys to finding, keeping, and savoring your most gratifying, heartwarming, and rewarding memories. It all starts with his delightfully unique and uplifting questions for you to Ask Yourself in a guided journal format. These questions are specifically designed to help you focus on the best times and people from your past, present, and even future. Ask Yourself is your guide to a happier, healthier life, full of inspiring self-discovery. With the turn of each page, you will rediscover the memories and people you never want to forget. This thoughtfully crafted guided journal will bring all of those memories to the forefront of your mind and help you store them in the perfect place to keep forever.

INDIEREADER DISCOVERY AWARDS WINNER 2023: BEST FIRST BOOK (Fiction) Thelma and Louise meets Eat, Pray, Love meets Me Before You in The Placeholder, an unconventional, unforgettable, unputdownable story of loss and love. Serenade Kincaid has lost everything: her stepchildren, her house, half her earnings, her sports car, and her husband, all to a much younger-and more fertile-woman. Sera now drinks boxed wine from a plastic cup, lives in a seedy motel, and spends her time scrolling dating apps searching for a semi-decent-not-a-mass-murderer-please-just-spend-time-with-me port in the storm. As Sera leapfrogs through men, her snarky, meddling boss and sometimes-best friend Carolyn encourages Sera to invest in a friend with benefits. Just until Prince Charming comes along, of course. Enter Zac, a self-proclaimed unsuitable boyfriend who looks to have jumped straight from the pages of a romance novel. He insists he's only looking for some fun, which is perfect for Sera. Cue the booty calls. While avoiding her issues, Sera finds it challenging to stick to her boundaries regarding her too-consistent hookup. But when life takes a sharp left, all fun and games come to a screeching halt. Sera, Zac, and Carolyn must race against time to disentangle their web of lies and deceit before it's too late.