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264 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm
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"From the internationally heralded author of How Proust Can Change Your Life comes this remarkable new book that presents the wisdom of some of the greatest thinkers of the ages as advice for our day to day struggles.
Solace for the broken heart can be found in the words of Schopenhauer. The ancient Greek Epicurus has the wisest, and most affordable, solution to cash flow problems. A remedy for impotence lies in Montaigne. Seneca offers advice upon...
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From a psychiatrist who has spent the past thirty years listening to other people's most intimate secrets and troubles-an eloquent, incisive, and deeply perceptive book about the things we all share, and which every one of us grapples with as we strive to make the most of the life we have left.
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"Hayes Bradford -- the very handsome man sitting on Alice Dougherty's sofa asking for her advice -- is the widowed father she'd once come close to marrying. That was twelve long years ago, but Alice remembers Hayes breaking her heart as though it were yesterday. His adorable son is now all grown-up and about to be a dad, but Hayes isn't ready to be a grandfather. Suddenly Alice finds herself in the middle of the family she still very much wants to...
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The Courage to Heal is a comprehensive guide that offers hope and a map of the healing journey to every woman who was sexually abused as a child -- and to those who care about her. Although the effects of child sexual abuse are long-term and severe, healing is possible. Weaving together personal experience with professional knowledge, the authors provide clear explanations, practical suggestions, and support throughout the healing process. Readers...
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1 videodisc (approximately 96 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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"Grace [is] a twenty-something supervisor at a group home for troubled teens. She's passionate, tough and in love with her long-term boyfriend and co-worker, Mason ... But Grace's difficult past, her fierce independence -- and the arrival of a distraught new girl at the facility -- create complications that push Grace and Mason to the brink. How this couple overcomes those challenges is what makes this film an entirely unique love story. Grace and...
11) Animal Soup
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Animal Soup is like a nourishing soup. This picture book helps children and the young of heart deal with life's challenges. It consists of nine short stories that include a helpful hint at the end for the reader. Most of the characters are animals, which children easily relate to.
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Libro que recoge la experiencia institucional de la Universidad de Guadalajara respecto de la formación de sus docentes, la implementación y operación de la plataforma virtual, las experiencias educativas de sus tutores virtuales y la percepción del profesorado participante en el Diplomado en Competencias Docentes de la Educación Media Superior.
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The purpose of this book is to testify how the combination of grit plus tenacity plus being proactive has allowed the author of this book to be successful in fighting against procrastination in the battlegrounds of primary school, learning English in Cuba in two years, going through secondary education, high school, bachelor's, master's and PhD degrees, in Cuban, Scottish, Ukrainian universities and academy of sciences, being a professor in Cuban,...
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In the past century psychology has been practiced in the manner of medical science, working from the assumption that therapy can transcend particular ethnic and religious traditions. Seeking to move the conversation forward, this book argues for a theologically, culturally, and politically sensitive psychotherapy whereby the Christian psychologist treats the patient according to the particulars of the patient's political situation and ethnic and religious...
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Left untreated, rejection wounds self-esteem and cripples self-concept. Many turn to prayer-yet, that is only one necessary step in dealing with the spirit of rejection. This book borrows insight from simple medical practice to help readers add wisdom to their prayers and uproot the detrimental effects of rejection. We'll apply pressure to the wound(s), clean the wound(s) and protect the wound(s) as well as understand how rejection is both an indictment...
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A non-fiction reflection of my life growing up in the south during segregation and the Civil Rights Movement. This book covers the current political climate, a brief history lesson, why the Second Amendment does not prevent sensible gun control, and the major focus is on issues faced by today's youth, especially our males (future men.)
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1 Corinthians 16:14 says to do everything with love. This book uses love to delicately approach the subjects that are most often avoided in everyday conversation. We Overcome All Things is a great book for the individual seeking healing and restoration, the counselor or group facilitator to invoke conversation, and as a companion to the Bible in life recovery programs. Healing is within our grasps, and we overcome our hang-ups as Jesus overcame the...
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Silence is like a burglar alarm that wont turn off. Grief must like silence; the mere whisper of a cry or hint of a tear and Grief makes its presence known. Silence is a megaphone for Grief. A constant that is a deafening reminder of what I am missing. Yet, I find at times it also promotes a quietness with my Lord. Somehow I need to find a way to cherish the solitude in a positive way. Proving once again that Gods light is brightest when our hour...
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THE ULTIMATE STORY straight from Gods Word to help children and families increase their awareness about sexual abuse and the dangers of silence. In a culture that is validating perversion, we must be proactive and educate our children early about Gods divine purpose for their bodies.
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