Difficult Times

Dr. Maryann Mercer, co-author of Change Your Underwear, Change Your Life, and Spontaneous Optimism—and host of the popular podcast, Positive Life Answers—teaches listeners to use solutions-focused tools and techniques for developing easy optimism habits, with the ultimate goal of creating the life he or she desires!

In this book, Kálal questions the prevalent trust placed in politics, particularly in its narrowest sense, such as parliamentary and journalistic struggles. Instead, he argues that the true strength of the nation lies in moral fortitude and piety. Drawing inspiration from historical figures like Jan Hus and the Czech Brethren, Kálal highlights the invincible power of the nation's piety and its potential for resilience and progress.

When Boomi’s dad dies of COVID, the rest of her life topples like a row of dominoes. First her best friend, Bebe, stops talking to her. Then she gets kicked out of her ballet academy. Her mom becomes hyper focused on her weight. Her grandmother sinks further into the shadows of her mind. Then Boomi is given one last gift from her dad: his old boombox. Inside it, she finds a mix tape and a note: You can change your life. When she presses play on the boombox, her life really does change: she’s magically transported to Thumpton-on-Soar, England, 1986. And her dad’s there!

In the modern world, as our conversations and tone become ever-more adversarial we can find ourselves alienated from those who don't share precisely our opinion. Climate change, diversity, TimesUp, Twitter spats, two-party political systems - the list of intense debate-generating topics goes on, but resolution often feels further away than ever. And it's not just in the public sphere where we can improve - at home, in our friendships, with our family, at work, we need to find a new way to talk productively.

Trauer – so gut wie jeder Mensch wird diesem Gefühl in seinem Leben begegnen, oft nach einem schweren Verlust. Verlust kann verletzen, überwältigen und entmutigen. Ein Mensch, der jemanden verliert, findet sich nicht selten in einem Labyrinth der Emotionen wieder, dessen Pfade von Schwere und Dunkelheit durchzogen sind.

Meditation is an old practice that continues to gain popularity among people seeking mental relaxation and concentration. The stress level of people in the modern world is expected to go higher each day. Stress and burnout can impact your health. This is one of the things that contribute to the increasing number of people who are seeking for a way to relieve stress effectively and economically.

Jacob and Emilia’s souls are bound together, a bond only death can sever. But the Pendragon is hunting the Gray Clan, and there is no place left to hide. When a traitor threatens the lives of everyone he loves, Jacob makes an unthinkable deal to save an innocent life. But his sacrifice is greater than he thought possible. Trapped in the darkness with time running out, Jacob and Emilia must choose between a peaceful future apart and the bloody road they travel together.

When Life Fu*ks You Over is not a book about feeling sorry for yourself and sending empathy messages your way for all the hard times you went through. It’s a guide meant to help you get yourself out of that negative spiral, pick up the pieces, brush yourself off, and bounce back....

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.

The Simple Side of Financial Management Managing Finance Should Not Be Difficult, Boring or Scary Learn to understand some of the more complex aspects of financial management in a simpler context. If you are interested in understanding financial management in greater detail, but you are just not in the mood for those stale academic written, hard to understand, boring textbooks, then this book is just for you. If you are simply looking for additional information and wish to supplement your existing knowledge on financial management, well then this book is for you. For the sake of covering ...

Thirteen-year-old Charity can escape her unpleasant reality by stepping through the parlor closet of her mother’s new home, a mansion built in the 1800s. In her hometown of Talbot, New York, in the year 1880, she doesn’t have to worry about her depressed father skipping his medications or her mother flirting with her coworker. Instead, she gets to know the hatter’s son, who shows her a lifestyle of manners and pride. Few have ever accepted Charity’s old-fashioned ways…until now.

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?

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....

Listen to the serene voice and follow the guided meditations to calm down, relax, and enter a state of peace, where your sorrows are gone. Mindfulness is an excellent choice for making your life better and defeats the negative impacting your life. However, for some, it is hard to begin, and that's why we are here to help. Our guided meditations make it easy for you to calm down and experience the power of mindfulness yourself. The meditations are 15 minutes long, which is the perfect length for beginners as you experience the benefits but don't get the overwhelm of longer meditations.

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.

It’s time to stop thinking that you aren’t cut out for a life of happiness and success. This guide combines the principles of mental toughness and self-discipline to help you unleash your full potential in every aspect of life, from personal growth to business endeavors. With these audiobooks, you’ll discover: That you can start TODAY: Stop procrastination, overcome laziness, and break free from negative thinking patterns that hold you back from reaching your goals.

Emily’s always been lucky. Well, technically her mum was the lucky one, and since she died, Emily’s started to feel like her luck’s run out. So when Emily finds her mum’s senior-year bucket list, she finds 12 ways to feel close to her again. But if she wants to check everything off, she’ll need help - help in the form of Blake. As Blake and Emily work through the list, the girls’ bond deepens. Emily is starting to feel lucky again, but she’s faced with the question: can she accept this new part of herself, the part her mum never even knew existed?

Undocumented is the story of immigrant workers who have come to the United States without papers. Everyday these men and women join the workforce and contribute positively to society. Juan grew up in Mexico working in the fields to help provide for his family. Struggling for money, he crosses over into the United States and becomes an undocumented worker, living in a poor neighborhood and working hard to survive. Although he is able to get a job as a busboy at a restaurant, he is severely undercompensated - he receives less than half of the minimum wage!

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?