Self Study

Abigail Jex never expected to see any of the Radleys again. They were extraordinary, captivating creatures transplanted from a bohemian corner of North London to outer suburbia, and the young Abigail found herself drawn into their magic circle: the eccentric Frances, her new best friend; Frances' mother, the liberated, headstrong Lexi; and of course the brilliant, beautiful Rad. Abigail thought she'd banished the ghost of her life with them and the catastrophe that ended it, but 13 years later a chance encounter forces her to acknowledge that the spell is far from broken.

During a TV interview with a comedian, journalist Rebecca Reid found herself unable to get a word in edgewise. So, when she put her finger to her lips and shushed him, she became instantly known on the internet as “Rebecca Rude”. It was only then that she realized that being rude could actually be her superpower. Exploring famous women who have been perceived as rude - including Princess Margaret, Anna Wintour, Taylor Swift, Meghan Markle, and others - Rude demonstrates how those women used their “rudeness” to get what they want and deserve out of life.

Pull up a chair, pour your favorite brew, and settle in with the King. Tea with the King: A Year of Sipping Scripture and Savoring Stillness is a cozy collection of 365 short daily devotionals designed to steep your soul in peace, purpose, and presence—one gentle cup at a time. Each day invites you to slow down with: A thoughtfully chosen Bible verse A tea-inspired reflection on life and faith A calming stillness prompt to carry with you Written with warmth, grace, and a comforting voice, these devotions turn quiet moments into sacred pauses. Whether you're a lifelong tea lover or simply ...

What guides your everyday life? In many cultures, you might use prayer beads such as the rosary or the 108-bead mala as a guide in your spiritual or meditative practice. In this book, Dr. Mimi Guarneri blends modern science and ancient wisdom to offer her own guide of 108 pearls-steps you can take to awaken the healing potential of your body, mind, and spirit.

Discover a story of healing and personal transformation. Marlena’s childhood was full of contradictions. Her father was both a heroic doctor for people with leprosy and an abusive parent. Her Mennonite missionary community was both a devoted tribe and a controlling society. And Marlena longed to both be accepted in Paraguay and escape to somewhere new. In Nothing Bad Between Us, follow Marlena’s journey as she takes control of her life and learns to be her authentic self, scars and imperfections included.

It was a wrong turn that changed everything. When Luma Mufleh—a Muslim, gay, refugee woman from hyper-conservative Jordan—stumbled upon a pick-up game of soccer in Clarkston, Georgia, something compelled her to join. The players, 11- and 12-year-olds from Liberia, Afghanistan, and Sudan, soon welcomed her as coach of their ragtag but fiercely competitive group. Drawn into their lives, Mufleh learned that few of her players, all local public school students, could read a single word. She asks, “Where was the America that took me in? That protected me? How can I get these kids to that America?”

Trans Bodies, Trans Selves is a priceless tool for anyone who identifies as transgender, questions their gender identity, or wants to learn more about and support the transgender community. This comprehensive book equips listeners with the knowledge, compassion, and resilience they need to successfully manage their particular journeys through its wealth of facts, personal accounts, and helpful advice.

Read what happens, when a lady calls the gas company because she senses a gas leak. True and unbelievable. You will appreciate this story, if you question how companies are run.

This book "Become a Better Christian" by setting goals, tells you, in a simple step by step fashion, how to set the goals that when accomplished will make you a Better Christian (albeit not perfect, of course).

Jean Carnahan was the first lady of Missouri when her husband, Governor Mel Carnahan, who was running for the U.S. Senate, and their son, were killed in a plane crash. When Mel Carnahan was elected posthumously (beating John Ashcroft), Jean agreed to take his seat in Washington and served in the U.S. Senate during 9/11, the anthrax attacks, and the vote to go to war in Iraq. During a time of intense and almost unimaginable personal loss, she managed to keep her head up and her heart open.

When it comes to negotiation, there is an ugly double standard. As women, if we make concessions to further a deal, we're viewed as weak. But if we play hardball, we can be seen as overly aggressive - and the strategy backfires. No wonder most women hate negotiating.

In 2015, Arlan Hamilton was on food stamps and sleeping on the floor of the San Francisco airport, with nothing but an old laptop and a dream of breaking into the venture capital business. She couldn't understand why people starting companies all looked the same (white and male) and she wanted the chance to invest in the ideas and people who didn't conform to this image of how a founder is supposed to look. Hamilton had no contacts or network in Silicon Valley, no background in finance - not even a college degree. What she did have was fierce determination and the will to succeed.

Listen to everyday words and phrases in Vietnamese, then repeat, practise and refine! A relaxing way to pick up the language. Covers the words you need for modern life in Vietnam with topics on home life, work and school environments, shopping, food and drink, sport and leisure, transport, technology, and the environment. Great care has been given to represent modern Vietnamese culture and enhance your experience of Vietnam and its people, including food and drink, customs, celebrations and festivals.

On the fifth anniversary of her death, and written during her long battle with cancer, Your Holiness is a thoughtful and poignant exploration of the godliness that resides in all of us. Infused with her trademark frank honesty and keen insight, it is a blueprint for recognizing and accepting our latent spirituality. Debbie combines motivational prayers with deeply personal stories about her own spiritual journey - how she struggled and eventually found her internal faith - and translates her experience into a practical path for transformation.

More women are running major companies than ever before. While still far too few in number, these female heads of industry are the forerunners of a radical shift in power now underway. During the past few years, women's groups have been coalescing in every major American city. Formidable ladies across professions are convening at unprecedented rates, forming salons, dinner groups, and networking circles, and collaborating to achieve clout and success. A new girls' network is alive and set to hyperdrive.

After the publication of the best-selling Letters to a Young Brother, accomplished actor and speaker Hill Harper began to receive an increasing number of moving letters from inmates who yearned for a connection with a successful role model. With disturbing statistics on African-American incarceration on his mind (one in six black men were incarcerated as of 2001, and one in three can now expect to go to prison some time in their lifetimes), Harper set out to address the specific needs of inmates.

**Edición Actualizada y Mejorada, 2025** ¿Te cuesta verte a ti mismo tal y como Dios te ve? ¡En Cristo, Yo Soy es la guía transformadora que has estado buscando! Este libro devocional inspirador está diseñado para empoderar a mujeres, hombres y grupos de estudio bíblico para que acepten plenamente su identidad en Cristo. Basado en las Escrituras, este libro te motiva, fortalece y anima a entrar en tu propósito y en la vida abundante que Dios ha prometido. En su interior, descubrirás: Más de 150 verdades de la Palabra de Dios sobre quién eres, qué puedes tener y qué puedes hacer...

Unlock the Divine Favor You've Been Seeking! In a world driven by achievement and self-reliance, discover the liberating truth that God's grace is a gift—freely given, unearned, and overflowing with love. "Grace Unleashed" invites you into a transformative journey that will forever change how you understand and experience God's unmerited favor. Imagine a life where you no longer strive for acceptance but rest in the unwavering love of your Creator. This book is more than a theological exploration; it’s a personal invitation to experience the depth and power of God's grace. Through ...

Psychologist Chris Mackey writes from personal experience, not only as a practitioner but also as a patient who has suffered serious mental illness. Formerly a rationalist with little time for non-scientific approaches, his own experiences and those of his patients have convinced him that synchronicity has a key role to play in helping us to tap into our intuitive and spiritual selves and guiding us through life.

"The same energy that created stars and galaxies lies dormant within your belly." So begins Master Yan Ming Li's spell­binding memoir recounting the challenges of growing up as a spiritually gifted child in a land where exploration of the unseen realms was forbidden. Like a Chinese Harry Potter, Li found solace in a mysterious and power­ful force he called the Light. But this is not a work of fiction. It's a true story. In the minutes of this audiobook, we learn how all of us can gain access to this benevolent, healing, and boundless Light. It is, in fact, our birthright.