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Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
One moment, New Jersey state trooper Mike Russell was working undercover, playing the role of an up-and-coming mobster hoping to infiltrate a Mafia family crew. The next, he was lying facedown in an alley after being ambushed and shot in the back of the head by a mobster over a dispute. Russell miraculously healed, and rather than press charges, he maintained his cover. Soon he had a stroke of good luck when he saved a man from an attack by two street...
Author
Publisher
Simon Element
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
From the rising star who learned to cook when she worked for Ina Garten and inherited the Barefoot Contessa's intuition for what people want to cook comes a collection of 100 recipes that are cook-pleasing and crowd-pleasing and written with the shopper, chopper and dish-doer in mind.
Publisher
Sonoma Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Mindfulness is the simple and powerful practice of training your attention. It's simple in that it's just about paying attention to what's happening here and now, and powerful because it can keep you from getting lost in thoughts about the future or past, which often generate more stress on top of the real pressures of everyday life. While learning to live in the moment, the joyful mindfulness exercises, meditations, coloring pages, and habit-breakers...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"No matter how busy you are, wherever you are, your age, or what you are going through, meditation offers simple, fast relief and can support you in your day-to-day life. Through science-backed, practical and accessible guidance, this book will show you how meditation can work for you. Balm your soul and body with over 75 can-do meditation techniques to build into your daily routine. Whether you want to practise on a mat or take your experience elsewhere...
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Coyne shares his tale: of one man's journey through the first year of parenthood, told with wit, humor, and heart. It is a ferociously funny, inventively foul-mouthed, and genuinely touching account of a baby's first year. If you're looking for a reminder of what's most important in life, this combination memoir and advice book is sure to charm you.
"One evening, while his three-month-old son Charlie briefly slept, Matt Coyne staggered to his desk,...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
A practical, spiritual guidebook based on the life and teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola shows readers how to manage relationships, money, work, prayer, and decision making, while keeping a sense of humor about life.
Author
Publisher
Bird St. Books
Pub. Date
©2012
Language
English
Description
"The game of life has changed, so it's time to throw out the old rule book and start studying the new one! Dr. Phil's new book, Life Code: The New Rules for Winning in the Real World, tells you the ugly truth about the users, abusers, and other "bad guys" in life, and reveals the secrets of how they think and how they could exploit you. Dr. Phil explains the "Evil Eight," identifying characteristics that you should always look out for. Plus, don't...
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
A collection of simple, healthy recipes features such dishes as toasted coconut muesli, hummus and veggie pita, summer corn soup, pork and mushroom stroganoff, and salmon and quinoa bowl.
You want a big, hearty bowl of food that doesn't leave you feeling weighed down-- and you don't want a bowl of lettuce. Hunt presents a collection of simple, healthy recipes that will lead you to real food that you'll actually feel like eating. These recipes are...
Author
Series
Publisher
Magic Cat Publishing, an imprint of Abrams
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Meet 12 enterprising and inspiring kids from around the world who have started businesses to help people and the planet. Calling all social entrepreneurs! End the trend for fast fashion. Say no to single-use plastic. Provide food to those in need. ...Their acts of social enterprise are bringing positive change. Learn about the work they do and discover how the future of our world starts here . . . with you." -- Amazon.
94) Acting the part
Author
Publisher
Harperteen, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Queer actor Lily Ashton has found fame playing lesbian warrior Morgantha on the hit TV show Galaxy Spark. Lily knows how little representation queer girls have, so when the showrunners reveal that Morgantha's on-screen love interest, Alietta, is going to be killed off, Lily orchestrates an elaborate fake-dating scheme with the standoffish actress who plays her, to generate press and ensure a happy ending for the #Morganetta ship. But while playing...
Author
Publisher
[CreateSpace]
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"'Welcome to the Roller Coaster' was written by fourteen foster moms who have fostered a combined total of over one hundred thirty-five children. They have come together to share their personal stories in order to provide a glimpse into the real world of foster care. Though many of their journeys have been difficult, these ladies will inspire you with their stories of love, loss, and healing"--Publisher's description.
Author
Publisher
Harvard Business Press
Pub. Date
©2008
Language
English
Description
Ethics for the Real World offers practical advice on how to make more effective decisions every day. More important, Howard and Korver show how to create a personal ethical code - not one that looks good to others, but a code you can genuinely commit to. You'll learn to: identify ethically sensitve actions, make decisions by applying ethical distinctions, commit in advance to ethical principles and generate creative alternatives to resolve dilemmas.
"Are...
Author
Series
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"Sally Ride was more than the first woman in space--she was a real-life explorer and adventurer whose life story is a true inspiration for all those who dream big. Most people know Sally Ride as the first American female astronaut to travel in space. But in her lifetime she was also a nationally ranked tennis player, a physicist who enjoyed reading Shakespeare, a university professor, the founder of a company that helped inspire girls and young women...
Author
Publisher
Willam Morrow
Pub. Date
©2013
Language
English
Description
Montillo brings to life the fascinating times, startling science, and real-life horrors behind Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein.
"A ... blend of literary history, lore, and early scientific exploration that traces the origins of the greatest horror story of all time"--Dust jacket flap.
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