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1) Take three
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In the third of the Above the Line series, Keith and Andi Ellison's daughter is in a crisis situation and they feel helpless to respond. Has their quest to change American culture become nothing more than a quest for fame? Also features members of the Baxter family.
2) The Swedish art of aging exuberantly: life wisdom from someone who will (probably) die before you
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Shows readers how to prepare for and understand the aging process, and the joys and sorrows it can bring, with the ultimate message that people should all be less afraid of the idea of death.
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Robert Greene's bestselling 48 Laws of Power (1988) distilled ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding, and mastery. Now he turns to understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. We are social animals. Our very lives depend on our relationships with people. Knowing why people do what they do is the most important tool we can possess. Drawing from the...
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"In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning 'death' and städning meaning 'cleaning.' This surprisingly invigorating process of clearing out unnecessary belongings can be undertaken at any age or life stage but should be done sooner rather than later, before others have to do it for you. In The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, artist Margareta Magnusson, with Scandinavian humor and wisdom, instructs readers to...
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Tony Robbins teams up with financial advisor Peter Mallouk to reveal how to become unshakeable -- someone who can not only maintain true peace of mind in a world of immense uncertainty, economic volatility, and unprecedented change, but who can profit from the fear that immobilizes so many. They guide readers on the path to financial freedom, discussing how to not only weather but gain from fluctuations in the stock market, how to get more out of...
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As far back as he can remember, every day of his life someone has asked Gotham Chopra what it was like to have Deepak Chopra as a father. They wanted to know if Gotham is a master practitioner of the Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, whether he is in Perfect Health, if he meditates all day—in short, if he lives the perfect spiritual life. The answer is no. Gotham likes to consider himself pretty normal, but he acknowledges that he and his sister...
9) Diet right for your personality type: the revolutionary 4-week weight-loss plan that works for you
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"Health and fitness expert Jennifer Widerstrom has learned one important thing through her work with contestants on NBC's The Biggest Loser and her clients who have collectively lost thousands of pounds: when it comes to dieting, one size does not fit all. In order to successfully lose weight, your diet plan should be based on your needs and patterns as an individual. Now, in her first book, Widerstrom has developed a revolutionary plan for maximizing...
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"From the #1 New York Times and international bestselling authors of An Invisible Thread comes a heartwarming and inspiring book about the incredible impact that acts of kindness from strangers can have on the world around us. One day in 1986, Laura Schroff, a busy ad sales executive, passed an eleven-year-old boy panhandling on the street. She stopped and offered to take him to McDonald's for lunch. Twenty years later, at Laura's fiftieth birthday...
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Gifford has experienced decades in the spotlight and seasons of personal darkness. Here she celebrates the truth that each of us can let go of what holds us back, and embrace what lies ahead. In hearing God's loving call, we can toss out every "I can't!" and start imagining every "What if?" Remember: God placed His dreams in your heart for a reason. It's time to rewrite your story, unearth your hidden passions, and live out your true purpose. -- adapted...
12) One lost sheep
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How many sheep are grazing on the mountain? One hundred. The shepherd watches them "with care, guards each one from beast and bear." But what happens when one becomes lost? Children will delight in helping the shepherd search for the one lost sheep in this beloved Bible story brought to life with lyrical rhyming text by Rhonda Gowler Greene and whimsical illustrations by award-winning artist Margaret Spengler.
13) Walden
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Henry D. Thoreau (1817–62) was an American author, naturalist, poet, and philosopher. He wrote many essays and books, including Civil Disobedience, Walking, and The Maine Woods, among others. John Updike (1932–2009) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, short story writer, and poet.
One of the most influential and compelling books in American literature, Walden is a vivid account of the years that Henry D. Thoreau spent alone in a secluded...
14) The odyssey
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A new translation of Homer's epic adventure endeavors to instill the poetic nature of its original language while retaining accuracy, readability, and character vibrancy, creating the most captivating rendition of one of the defining masterpieces of Western literature.
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"For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare. Poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical...
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