Life Crisis

What do you do when life knocks you off balance? Sara, a senior at Michigan State University, is looking forward to graduation and starting her life with her fiancé when he breaks off the engagement. Joy, a ballet instructor, is happily married and expecting her third child when she is diagnosed with breast cancer. Esther is planning on continuing at her current place of employment until retirement when she finds herself unemployed with few job skills. Each needs to find a “new normal” and regain their balance on this high wire we call life. Dancing on a High Wire will show you how ...

Charmain Bynoe, a council housing officer for the London borough of Southwark, inspired the nation when she appeared on the TV series Council House Britain. Now, in The Estate, she shines a light on the challenges faced by so many of our citizens and provides heartwarming and inspirational stories of how they have been helped to help themselves.

Cassie Prince lives in a beautiful beach suburb with her successful husband Jon and their children Ellie and Danny. Life is perfect, right? Except now she's reached her mid-forties, she can't help wondering what happened to the fun-loving, sexy and accomplished woman she used to be. This isn't what was promised. She's panicking about ageing, bored in her marriage, exhausted by her demanding kids, and increasingly torn by news of her sick mother back in England. So Cassie does what she's always done - buries her feelings and ignores her problems (and does some more online shopping).

Skiing With Demons III, the third book in this best-selling series, sees our ageing ski-bum continue to battle his demons in the Alps, the Lake District and the less mountainous regions around the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield. After a serious skiing accident, our hapless hero sets himself new goals. He needs to take back control of his right foot then learn to walk, to drive his beloved Land Rover Defender and then to ski again. His ultimate goal is to prove to the Ski Club of Great Britain that he can still ski well enough to be one of its leaders. Along the way, our word-gatherer, a ...

Kelly Whitely is at the height of her career, selling the latest miracle drug to doctors and pharmacies across the country. But concerns about the side effects have her longing for the day when she can quit her high-paying job and really focus on saving her marriage and teenage daughter. She keeps trying to talk to her husband, Daniel, about it, but every time she brings it up, he retreats further and further away from her.

In an era where transformation is the only constant, Generation X stands at the forefront of a unique midlife transition. Born into a world on the cusp of technological revolutions, we've navigated the shift from rotary phones to smartphones, from libraries to the limitless expanse of the internet. But “Generation X: The Art of Midlife Mastery with Machiavelli’s The Prince” is not just another tome in the self-help genre. It’s a deep dive into the essence of navigating midlife with a guide who has transcended centuries—Niccolò Machiavelli. This book speaks to the Gen Xer who ...

What is the most baffling period in our lives? Not childhood, not old age, but the decades of our 40s and 50s, the period now generously known as middle age. It's both an occasion for regret and an opportunity for coming to terms, the moment when we come up against our limits and discover, for better and worse, who we are.

This audiobook explains based on science and facts how you can be the solution to the big crises we will face to cover our basic needs (food, water, health). It’s just a question of time before the next economic crisis. In the coming years, we will all directly suffer from climate change in one way or another including our kids and grandkids. The rich get richer, banks steal from us, while so many don’t even have decent food or health care.... There is an alternative system in which you can lead toward a solution to these crises.

Lincoln struggles with William Seward's thirst for power while the Fort Sumter question comes to the forefront of the nation's politics. To supply Fort Sumter would incite hostilities with the South and to desert Sumter would imply acknowledgment of the Confederacy. It is a decision that cannot be made lightly. As time goes by without a verdict, the North starts to question the strength of their government. Seizing the opportunity, Seward secretly begins negotiations with the South based on unfounded promises.

He was the Western convert who would plunge deep inside al-Qaeda. He named his first son Osama after 9/11 and became a Jihadist. But then - after a sudden loss of faith - Morten Storm made a life-changing decision. He became a double agent and joined the CIA, MI6 and MI5. Filled with hair-raising close calls and deception, Storm's story builds to the climactic finale when he must betray his friend and mentor al-Awlaki - al-Qaeda's biggest threat to the West.

Whiskey and Suicide paints a kaleidoscope of myriad emotions of the Indian middle class families. In a very informal storytelling style, it narrates the dilemmas of the urban families in dealing with the conflicting emotions arising due to contradictory desires. It is the bonds of family and friendship that allow the protagonists to deal with these crises which are depicted by Manik Bal in a detached but empathetic narrative style reminiscent of the great “slice of life” storytellers of the east and the west. This book is raw and real and these people can be anyone truly. It is ...

Welcome to the transformative journey that is 'Ignite Your 20s' – the new empowering eBook you never knew you needed! This arresting piece is ready to shake up your world, touching upon vital life aspects that can spark the internal revolution crucial for your definitive decade. 'Ignite Your 20s' commences with an in-depth exploration of self-identity and progresses towards understanding one's perception of success—an exceptionally relevant guide for those battling the rough terrains of their twenties. How often have we felt lost, trying to solve the mysteries that our postgraduate ...

After looking death in eyes, she’s ready to live life on her terms – not become someone’s wife again. Muriel The only thing harder than going through cancer treatment was getting dumped by my husband of twenty years. Apparently, he thought the “in sickness” part of our vows was optional. After clawing my way back to health, I’m determined to live the life I already wanted. Sure, some might say that fifty-seven is a little too old to start over, but I’m ready for the challenge. After my ex-husband and I sell our house, I take my friend Julie up on her offer to sublet her condo ...

Emily Atack was flung to fame at just 17, as the girl-next-door character in The Inbetweeners. Almost 10 years later, she won over the nation on I'm a Celebrity Get Me out of Here with her cracking impersonations, epic bravery in the Bushtucker trials and general positivity. Now, in her first book, Emily digs deep and reveals the hilarious highs and the heartbreaking lows that rocked the years between.

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Water is the source of all life on planet Earth. But, to the surprise of many, we are running out of it. Why is that? To some, it is impossible to imagine a city running out of water. The possibility just doesn’t exist for so many of us who are fortunate enough to have nearly unlimited access to clean drinking water. It is something many people take for granted. But that unlimited well has a limit, and we are reaching it quicker than you might imagine.

Ever felt like life after 40 is just beginning, yet you're missing the manual? Faith Over Forty Devotional Pocket Companion is your spirited guide through the maze of Midlife, blending faith, hope, and renewal into your daily routine. Imagine having a heartfelt chat with a friend who understands exactly where you're at - that's what flipping through these pages feels like. With each devotional, you'll be uplifted, encouraged, and ready to tackle life with renewed purpose. Whether you're seeking solace, a spark of joy, or a beacon of hope, this book is a treasure trove of gentle reminders ...

The Gift of Crisis is a road map of proven-in-practice steps for all organizations to properly use any crisis to reset and redefine their purpose and business model, align their stakeholders and society, and use innovation and technology to grow exponentially and help the planet become a better home.

Overcome Anxiety Crisis and Live Life with Vitality: And How I Had to Overcome Suicidal Thoughts Even as a Pastor is a heartfelt, emotional experience designed to overcome the negative and unproductive emotions associated with suicide and, yes, there are many symptoms leading down this dark road, from anxiety to confusion, but there is a brighter future for everyone. This is the author’s testimony of the demons he battled and how he rose above their temptations. Each section is filled with helpful tips, techniques, and personal experience.

Generation Y faces the bleakest economic landscape in modern history. The recent spikes in unemployment and debt, alongside a drop in marriage, home-buying, and childbearing rates, will have long-term consequences for a group that had no hand in creating the financial crisis. For these young adults, the American Dream is moving farther out of reach. Worse still, leaders aren't doing anything about it.