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My Grief Jar: Still Growing After the Loss of My Daughter
by Deborah WaffleMy grief Jar is the story of raising a daughter with so much promise but also so much pain, of spending every waking minute trying to figure out what was wrong and help her get better, of my guilt at the way my daughter died, and of what I did to save myself after Kelsey's death--most prominently, realizing Kelsey's dream to make the puppy I had bought for her (to try to improve her will to live and quality of life) a therapy dog.
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Cuando el amor toca al corazón
by Tony GlezUn nuevo comienzo, un encuentro fortuito y la decisión de su vida. Se puede decir que Abigail nunca imaginó mudarse a una ciudad tranquila. Era neoyorquina, ¡por el amor de Dios! ¿Por qué iba a plantearse mudarse? Sin embargo, eso es exactamente lo que Abigail hizo cuando su distanciado padre falleció, dejándole en herencia un bar que nunca quiso. Abigail está decidida a vender el bar (incluso por partes) al mejor postor, ¡cualquier cosa con tal de librarse de él lo antes posible! Pe... more -
A Love Like Ours is touching my heart: The love of my life
by Tony GlezA new beginning, a chance encounter, and the decision of a lifetime. It's safe to say that Abigail never imagined moving to a quiet town. She was a New Yorker for goodness' sake! What would make her even consider moving? And yet, that's exactly what Abigail found herself doing when her estranged father passed away, bequeathing her a bar she never wanted. Abigail is 100% committed to selling the bar (even for parts!) to the highest bidder-anything to get it off her hands as soon as possi... more -
Escape Your Routine and Visit the Most Popular West Coast National Parks
by Tony George GlezNational parks are an amazing idea for everyone because they’re known to be fairly cheap to enter, which makes them budget-friendly. Because they’re spread across 27 different states, it’s very easy to access them as well. If you have kids, national parks can provide them a space to learn about nature, history, and conservation while also enjoying fun activities. Moreover, spending time in nature also improves your overall well-being because you can step back from your phones and computers. This... more -
Crank It Up! Harnessing The Synergies of Team Belief
by Dwane Fritz GeraldThe book explores the challenges and triumphs of leading a diverse team, showcasing how belief, collaboration, and a shared vision can transform individuals into a powerful force. The narrative is more than just a tale of professional success; it's a testament to the power of human connection and the transformative impact of believing in oneself and others. -
NAUSET LIGHT: A Personal Legacy
by Timothy DaubenspeckNAUSET LIGHT: A Personal Legacy (June 2024) Mary E. Daubenspeck Timothy H. Daubenspeck “A lighthouse without a setting; a setting without a lighthouse” – both could have become the fate of Cape Cod’s iconic* Nauset Light during the 1990s when Atlantic erosion forced the relocation of the Lighthouse, the Lightkeeper’s House and the historic Oil House, disrupting their proud composition together atop an Eastham bluff. As privately owned structures, the Keeper’s House and Oil House were not in... more -
A Perfectly Good Fantasy: A Memoir
by Lynn WalkerINDEPENDENT AUTHOR NETWORK BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS, FINALIST
Fiercely determined to live without drugs and alcohol, Lynn has rebuilt her life—survived, somehow, her dad and his cocaine and his smuggling—but she can’t seem to find all the pages to life’s instruction manual.
With wit and insight, Lynn takes us on a journey, and what a wild ride it is! Trying not to drink vodka in a Russian castle. Trying not to dr... more -
TIME STATUE HARVEST From the 21st Century
by Robert F MorganTime is a place. Each moment is a statue in time, always rooted in that time and that place. Visits include Singapore, Guam, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, San Francisco, and Albuquerque. In this book of an eight decade lifespan revisit to the first quarter of the 21st Century. -
TIME STATUE HARVEST From the 20th Century
by Robert F MorganTime is a place. Each moment is a statue in time, always rooted in that time and that place. Visits include Singapore, Guam, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, Nova Scotia, San Francisco, Japan, a Taotaomona jungle spirit. In an eight-decade lifespan revisit to the 20th century. -
TIME STATUE DREAMS
by Robert F MorganTime is a place. Each moment is a statue in time, always rooted in that time and that place. Visits included Singapore, Guam, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Nova Scotia, San Francisco, a Taotaomona jungle spirit. In an eight-decade lifespan revisit to “Dreams”. Dreams inspired by lived events and reciprocally lived events inspired by dreams, -
It's All About The Hair: My Decade With Diana, H.R.H. Princess of Wales
by Renae PLantStep into the glamorous world of Princess Diana through the eyes of her trusted hairdresser, Richard Dalton, and the passionate curator of the Princess Diana Museum, Renae Plant. In this captivating memoir, Dalton and Plant come together to share intimate stories and behind-the-scenes moments from their time spent with the beloved Princess of Wales. From the iconic short hairstyle that captured the hearts of millions to the elaborate updos that graced the covers of magazines worldwide, Diana'... more -
Pray for the Bear
by Carly Fauth"Pray for the Bear" chronicles one woman’s journey through breast cancer, but it is much more than a personal story. This book serves as a powerful guide for anyone facing adversity, offering tools and inspiration to persevere through life’s toughest challenges. At its heart, "Pray for the Bear" is a testament to the strength and resilience that can be found in even the most ordinary lives when confronted with extraordinary trials. The book is structured around a series of short stories, each... more -
To Steal A Moment's Time
by G. J. Berger"I’ve decided to write it down. Later, when he is a grown man and I might have the fortune to still be alive, I will no longer remember one thing or another. I will, therefore, whenever I am able to steal a moment's time, record what is happening with us and around us while he is becoming accustomed to life—to this life which seems to offer little more than death." -Katharina Berger On the brink of World War II, Katharina Berger was the most sought-after stage and film actress in Germany. As... more -
Wild Running: Lessons from Dogs, Wolves, and the Natural World (A Memoir)
by Rebecca WallickWhen ultrarunner Rebecca Wallick was in her forties, a life-altering medical diagnosis upended her world. Running away from both emotional and physical pain, in 2005 she and her two Alaskan Malamutes moved to rural Idaho to forge a new life of solitude. Together, they began exploring remote trails in the vast wildness of the Salmon River Mountains, reveling in the natural world. Wallick shares lyrical descriptions of wildlife encountered while running trails in all seasons with her dogs, includi... more -
Finding Loretta; An Adopted Daughter's Search to Define Family
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Never Let the Facts Interfere with a Good Story
by Judy HarlesThis book chronicles Judy and Gerry's travels amid the backdrop of an era defined by student uprisings, coups and war. From language barriers to money changing and border crossings, they embrace each challenge with humor and a "devil may care" attitude that only the young can get away with. More than a love story, the book encapsulates the resilience of a relationship, excitement of travel and cultural interactions that shape a life.