Difficult Times

Do you have problems getting stressed out on a regular basis? Not enough will power? Sleeping issues such as insomnia? Or do you have anxiety? If you do, this audiobook will help you to counter these problems by playing relaxing content which can help you get to rest much more easily.

Beth’s life hasn’t been the same since her sister died. Trapped at home by her overbearing parents, Beth needs to get out. So when she sneaks out to a party and meets the boy everyone’s been talking about, she’s shocked by their instant connection - and the part he played in her sister’s death. A forbidden romance is the last thing either of them planned for, but the more time they spend together, the deeper their feelings become. Beth has a choice to make - follow the rules, or risk ruining what she cares about most....

Dive into the captivating world of Habakkuk, a humble prophet chosen by God to deliver messages of faith and trust amidst turbulent times. In 'Habakkuk’s Prayer: Trusting in Difficult Times,' children will embark on an inspiring journey through the Old Testament, exploring themes of justice, mercy, and unwavering faith.

When school bullies go too far, some students snap! Lester Lopkins is a below-average kid who wants to be noticed for something other than being the best target for bullies. His only possibility for fame is to become the chess champion of the school. But on the day before the big chess match, Austin, the school’s number one bully, stuffs Lester in his locker. Something happens to the claustrophobic Lester during his time in his locker, and he gains the power to snap his fingers and stop time.

Life isn’t just a journey; it’s a series of storms, setbacks, and breakthroughs. Navigating the Chapters of Challenge is your roadmap through life’s toughest trials, guiding you from moments of pain to remarkable triumphs. This transformative book offers powerful insights for anyone facing any challenge or overwhelming change, showing that challenges don’t define you—they refine you. Author and podcast host Tele Adewusi blends personal stories, spiritual wisdom, and actionable advice in this compelling guide to overcoming adversity. With chapters that dive into topics like ...

Even in the hardest times, strength from God rises from deep in our soul to keep us going. In this honest, inspirational, and humorous book, Katie Schnack goes deep into the hard stuff of life with no sugar coating or toxic positivity to find sustenance she could not imagine. Faced with a child's medical challenges in the midst of a global pandemic, having strength to get up in the morning and actually enjoy the day was so unlikely that she knew it had to come from God. Schnack's plucky authenticity shows us how when life is complicated, self-compassion and humor can bring healing and life.

Meet Luis. He's out, he's proud and, although he doesn't know it yet, he's about to travel back in time to save a closeted student called Chaz from a tragic end. All Luis Gonzalez really wants is to go to prom with his boyfriend. But when a hit on the head knocks him back in time to 1985, he finds himself in high school with his own parents and a whole lot of homophobia. It turns out a Christian school in the 1980s probably isn’t the safest place to be a gay kid.

It's 1986 and 16-year-old Zoe Brenner's world revolves around Depeche Mode, Judd Nelson, exercise-obsessed parents, and her best friend Jonah. Then one day, in a freak Fun-Dip choking accident, Zoe falls unconscious, and awakes in the year 2016. So much has changed, and Zoe needs Jonah to help her make sense of it all. But in this life, Zoe is the most popular girl in school, and she soon realizes this Zoe doesn't associate with nerds like Jonah.

Aunt Trudy never wanted kids. Now that she’s Richie’s guardian, she makes his life miserable. Richie just wants to escape, so he seeks refuge in the deep Missouri woods he loves so much. Suddenly it’s not summer, but late fall. How did that happen? Did the trucker who just gave him a ride somehow whisk him back 50 years in time? The woods aren’t for Richie the haven they used to be. After a freak storm, he finds himself at the mercy of Morris, a mysterious Black man who also calls the woods home. Is Morris a savior? Or someone to fear?

Ollie Buckmeyer is funny, popular, and lives an idyllic life with his family on one of the last cattle ranches in Southern California. But when he suffers a devastating brain injury, his wonderful world is shattered. Even though he still looks like the same old Ollie, his family mourns as if he had died, his friends don't know him, and the girl he loves is gone. Everything that matters is taken from him...but something is also given: Ollie has an amazing new talent that might be powerful enough to rebuild his life.

As a doctor who has seen many hopeless patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many burnt-out colleagues who are struggling with their personal life, I have put a magical formula into the words. These secrets can help anyone manage the stressful times and planning for the better coming days. So, I am writing this book with the intention of bringing you all the aspects you need in order to truly establish new habits that last.

With her mentor, Dr Esso, by her side, eighteen-year-old Rhia is determined to make her mark on the hallowed halls of Oxford University – and put the Upper World behind her. But that’s all easier said than done when in her first week she overhears talk of the world ending. And when an invite drops under her door to a secret and exclusive society called the Ravens, Rhia must decide whether she’ll join the cult-like group to unearth the truth. Can the Ravens provide answers about earth's impending doom? Or will joining the group open Pandora’s box? Rhia is about to find out . . .

As a straight-A student and girlfriend of the school's star rower, Charlotte believes in what the school has to offer. Meanwhile, scholarship student Max is struggling. Until he's asked to join the rowing team offering him popularity - but at what cost? Then there's Quinn, a sixth-generation legacy student, who should be able to lay claim to the school in a way others can't. Who instead must watch the boy who assaulted her continue to play at the top of the school's food chain. Only in the dead of night does Q realize the solution to her suffering: Colin Pearce must die.

Catholic recording artist and popular blogger Susan Bailey reveals in this personal and moving narrative how several major losses helped her rediscover creativity and faith. Filled with powerful insights on the presence and action of grace - in the Mass and sacraments, in nature, in grief and even through the life and works of Louisa May Alcott - River of Grace guides listeners to strengthen their faith, discover their own hidden gifts and enjoy again a joy of living.

Fran Singer is a regular eighth grader relishing her role in the school play, enjoying hanging out with her best friend, and thinking of ways to steer clear of her annoying little brother...when suddenly, in a matter of seconds, everything changes. An unintentional tragic accident with major consequences shoots her out of her ordinary world into one racked with guilt, shame, and complete alienation. Starting over after all that is not easy...but is it possible? Will her life be better, the second time around?

Lilly and Lolly find hope through grief and loss.

Two nine-year-old boys named Oreo and Braun accidentally discover a time portal when they attempt to return a walking cane to an old man in the restroom of a restaurant. They step back into 1941, but they are unable to return to their own time (1996) when they carry the cane through the doorway. In the process, the boys meet a series of characters, and some important lessons are learned about discrimination.

The Feel Good Song Book features four songs with illustrations about different ways you can feel better in these difficult times. These songs feature things to think about and do to bring you more happiness and satisfaction in everyday life.

Millie thought the whole world was unfair. Even though she had a nice house and a loving family, she was always miserable. Whenever things didn't go her way, Millie constantly complained. Millie became so miserable that she decided to run away so she could do whatever she wanted. She takes a bus to the big city, but instead of having fun, she encounters one disaster after another. Millie is alone and scared and ends up with no money, no food to eat, and nowhere to sleep. After getting caught stealing candy, the police call her parents.

Kay hat eine große Wut im Bauch. Seitdem sein Vater seine Arbeit verloren hat, lässt dieser den Kummer an seiner Familie aus. Dies lässt Kay auch Dinge machen, die er eigentlich gar nicht will. Mit Sven aus der Parallelklasse tyrannisiert er Erstklässler. Schließlich droht er, von der Schule zu fliegen. Doch er bekommt eine letzte Chance. Er soll sich um die neue Mitschülerin Greta kümmern, die ein ganz besonderes Mädchen ist. Sie hat das Down-Syndrom. Mit ihrer ehrlichen, direkten und emotionalen Art stellt Greta Kay vor eine echte Herausforderung.