Personal Development Fiction

Adam cannot understand Eve - her penchant for naming everything in the garden irks him, as does her boundless curiosity, but he learns, in time, that he cannot live happily without her. And Eve finds that she loves Adam above all things.

Nach seiner Strafversetzung leitet John Benthien die Polizeiwache von Friedrichstadt, einem nordfriesischen Kleinod mit Grachten, Holzbrücken und Backsteinbauten. Die Idylle hat ein Ende, als John eines Abends einen Mörder auf frischer Tat ertappt. Dessen Frau glaubt an seine Unschuld, obwohl er doch offenbar ihre Schwester und deren Mann getötet hat. John entdeckt, dass es tatsächlich andere Erklärungen für die Morde geben könnte. Die Spur führt zu einer Freikirche, der die Bewohner von Friedrichstadt mit Argwohn gegenüberstehen und deren geistliches Oberhaupt die grausame Tat prophezeit hat.

Marianne Williamson live in seminar leads the audience (and the listener) through a series of exercises and insights designed to foster emotional growth and maturity. Williamson's point that we must acknowledge past pain, but then move on, rather than dwelling on old hurts, is especially helpful.

Williamson's humor is evident; it's as if one is having a chat with a wise and trusted friend rather than being lectured by a guru. Her self-help message is laced with wisdom and plain common sense, which is, of course, all too uncommon in our world.

The author, Stefani Seek, experienced two marriages and two divorces in just two decades, and knew there was a higher purpose in the heartbreak. Her college-age daughter and her friends frequently asked Stefani for "man advice". One of her daughter's friends told Stefani that she should write a book to help women learn how to handle challenging and emotional situations with the guys they were dating.

Vivian is a cosmopolitan Taiwanese-American tourist who often escapes her busy life in London through adventure and travel. Johnny is a 15-year-old Irish teenager living a neglected life on the margins of society. He has grown up in a family where crime is customary, violence is a necessity, and everything - and anyone - can be yours for the taking. As Vivian looks to find her calling professionally, she delights in exploring foreign countries, rolling hillsides, and new cultures. But all of that changes when...Vivian's path collides with Johnny.

"El Efecto Mariposa Del Amor: 11 Pequeñas Acciones Que Conducen Al Encuentro Con Tu Llama Gemela" revela el secreto transformador de cómo pequeños gestos cotidianos pueden desatar una serie de eventos que te llevarán directamente hacia tu hombre ideal. En este libro, descubrirás cómo pequeñas acciones con un gran impacto pueden activar el poder invisible del Efecto Mariposa, creando un camino sorprendente y perfecto hacia la conexión profunda con tu llama gemela.

Coming out to Mom is a lesbian rite of passage. In the third edition of this landmark anthology, 34 remarkable women face their fears and confusion, prejudice and misunderstandings, and speak honestly and bravely about the difficulties and joys of life with their "different daughters". Among the topics of discussion are family, community, religion, grandchildren, bisexuality, transgenderism, and coming out.

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De entre todos los grandes autores de la literatura universal, ninguno profundizó en los misterios del amor ni ha tratado el asunto del corazón desde una perspectiva tan lúcida como William Shakespeare. Todavía hoy, sus obras y poemas son una herramienta poderosa para comprender los insondables secretos de nuestro corazón.

The last time Vee left the shores of Unity Island, she thought she'd left forever. But this summer, she's returning with her charming husband, Mike. Vee's unexpected arrival, this time as one of the wealthy 'summer people', sets the small island community alight with gossip. What's more, her childhood best friend, Sterling, is furious that she's come back—Vee abandoned him when he needed her most. And then Vee meets Rachel, Sterling's wife, and a spark is ignited within her that she can't extinguish.

The Toastmaster is a collection of writings on the Toastmasters public speaking club. I talk about my experiences in the club and what to expect from being a member. You will get a look into how the club works to better decide if you should join.

Do you find it hard to fall asleep each night? Is it so bad that you actually don’t look forward to going to bed each night? Do you spend hours frustrated because you can't stop anxious thoughts from running through your head? You need to find a way to unwind from the world. Project Sleep was created for people who need help finding sleep and staying asleep. These are bedtime stories for adults. You deserve peaceful deep and satisfying sleep.

Le kaizen s'annonce comme la prochaine grande tendance en matière de style de vie après l'ikigai et le lagom. Le kaizen est la méthode japonaise douce pour changer ses habitudes. C'est la mise en oeuvre continue de petits changements qui conduisent à des améliorations significatives sur le long terme ; en japonais, le mot kaizen veut en effet dire "amélioration continue" et a déjà été adopté depuis longtemps par l'industrie japonaise.

Thoughts, like energy, influence our emotions, our behaviors and our overall perception of ourselves and the world around us. What we focus on increases. So if we are focused on distractions, struggles, and pessimistic thoughts, we unconsciously and energetically attract more of the same. We can also use this incredible mental energy to create the inner and outer life we want. Through our thoughts, we are powerful to change ourselves, our relationships, and what we attract into our world.

The tale of Mary Hope MacLaren is a story of hope. It is the story of a young woman's hopes and dreams, shattered, as her new husband turns violent. It is the story of hope enduring over the years, but of hope renewed at his untimely death. Most of all, it is the tale of a woman's fight back to who she had been before and of her renewed hope for the life she once wanted, dreamt of having.

To Stephanie, Andrew Simmons seemed like the perfect man. He was smart, handsome, tall, and athletic. And best of all, he was interested in her. As their romance begins to blossom, the truth about Andrew's past comes to light. A misguided choice made many years before hung over him. When they start a family together, Andrew tries to move on from the past and enjoy his family life, but the past still haunts him.

The world is changing right in front of our eyes. And it often feels like there is very little we can do about it. Perhaps you are searching for guidance and support with the challenges you find yourself facing each day. Or maybe you find yourself worrying about the future for yourself or society. Whatever the case, this book is a must-listen.

By 1617, Donne had done it all. After being an MP, lawyer, womaniser, soldier, diplomat, father to twelve children by a secret wife, and the greatest poet of his age, he settled into the priesthood. Shortly thereafter, his wife died, prompting him to write a defence of suicide in God's eyes. She was soon followed by his 18 year old daughter died. Then Donne fell gravely ill. Physicians were called, but none could agree on what to do. It seemed certain that he would die.

In 1930, 25-year-old Violet travels with her 16-year-old sister Lily from Scranton, Pennsylvania, to the Good Shepherd Infant Asylum in Philadelphia, so Lily can deliver her illegitimate child in secret. In doing so, Violet jeopardizes her engagement to her longtime sweetheart, Stanley Adamski. Meanwhile, Mother Mary Joseph, who runs the Good Shepherd, has no idea the asylum's physician, Dr. Peters, is involved in eugenics and experimenting on the girls with various sterilization techniques.

Outrageously confident and sweetly indignant, The Honest Toddler tackles everything from preferred toddler foods (unbroken crackers and undiluted juice), unconditional love (accept them as they are-pants or no pants), sleep and potty training methods (none), play date etiquette (mi casa es not su casa), and the proper response to random aggression at the playground (embrace it, park justice is messy but swift).