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Paperback. Zustand: Good. He pulls me close and I am devoured-drowned / he has hands like oceans / they never know to be still Poet Natalie Ann's debut collection, Hands like Oceans covers themes of love, loss, self-acceptance, and the struggles of mental illness. Her poetry reflects a dreamy California landscape, where she grew up and currently resides, with the coast a backdrop for her pieces. This is her first collection, though she has been writing since childhood. You can find her online as @Natalie.Carter on Instagram.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Things are never what they seem; especially in police work. John Testarossa is an LAPD cop with an NYPD attitude who has seen it all. The dead, the dying and the decomposing are all in a day's work for the red-headed Italian from Brooklyn. After an arm rolls up on a Santa Monica beach, and the dead body to which the arm was once attached is discovered, John and his partner, Alex Ortiz, enter the world of college sports, athletes, and the illegal drugs that enhance their performance. Rage and revenge come together in a toxic cocktail John is all too familiar with. It defined him as a young boy, and ultimately still does as a man. He carries a dark secret. It is in the beautiful Dr. Karen Gennaro-who has a few secrets of her own- that John finds a soft place to land. Even as he knows all too well what falling in love with a cop can do to a woman. What sustains this hard-boiled detective is the bond he shares with his brave and dedicated partners. When that bond is destroyed in a senseless act of violence, will his past, and a desire for vengeance, destroy him? From Los Angeles, where Venice Beach, Marina del Rey, and the dream of Abbot Kinney's Venice Canals paint a picture of bliss, Testarossa will take you on a deeper, darker journey.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. GIFT'S FROM THE EDGE, Lessons from the Other Side, is a continuing journey into spiritual self discovery and awakening through dream experiences and communication with passed loved ones, who are now her patient teachers. Follow Claudia's lifetime quest for knowledge of the life-after-life phenomenon. Her father's death at sixteen served as a catalyst, creating an unquenchable thirst for more pieces of the proverbial spiritual puzzle. She shares her own tragic earth-death experience during childbirth at the age of thirty when she lifted into an entirely different place of complete peace. Her detailed account of dying and the gifts she received upon coming back, took years for her to fine tune into crystal recollection. Through her journaled dream sessions, Claudia shares detailed accounts of Spirit School teachings and visions and shares her gradual ability to both hear from and contact the dead. Her delivery is much like a great conversation with someone you care for and trust. The veil between our worlds is no more than a curtain with a drawstring, and Claudia has pulled back that drawstring, and feels compelled to share all she has learned from her lessons from the Other Side.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Meet Steve. As an entrepreneur and CEO of a once innovative and thriving tech company now on the brink of failure, Steve stands at a crossroad in his business and in his family life. He feels lost. He feels alone. And he is rapidly losing hope. But when a business trip detour leads him to an out-of-the-way 1950s-style diner called The Fork, Steve suddenly finds himself surrounded by the intoxicating smells of coffee, breakfast delights, and unusual and mouth-watering pies. Here Steve meets captivating characters including Jukebox Jack, Bobthecook, happy-go-lucky server Libby . and Vance. Once a successful sales executive, Vance found himself on the outside of the corporate world looking in, unsatisfied, unfulfilled and lost like Steve. But unlike Steve, Vance has already found his path to a life of professional fulfillment - as a sales management consultant helping businesses like Steve's reach new levels of sales success. And when Vance overhears Steve's story in the diner, he knows he must help this business owner, too. Over cups of coffee and the occasional piece of pie that just might prompt a classic song on the jukebox, Vance helps Steve discover ways to increase sales and improve sales management. As the process unfolds, Steve begins to rediscover what matters most - to his team, to himself, and to his family. Above all, he begins to see the path to a place of purpose. A place of confidence. A place where his renewed hope can finally be realized. In Hope Realized: Finding the Path to Sales Success, Mark A. Thacker, author of the bestselling sales lesson adventure narrative, Beyond the Mountaintop, delivers a compelling business fable chock full of essential sales management and leadership lessons. Whether you are a business owner struggling to succeed or a seasoned sales professional seeking your own path to a rewarding next act, Hope Realized cooks up satisfying insights.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Meet Steve. As an entrepreneur and CEO of a once innovative and thriving tech company now on the brink of failure, Steve stands at a crossroad in his business and in his family life. He feels lost. He feels alone. And he is rapidly losing hope. But when a business trip detour leads him to an out-of-the-way 1950s-style diner called The Fork, Steve suddenly finds himself surrounded by the intoxicating smells of coffee, breakfast delights, and unusual and mouth-watering pies. Here Steve meets captivating characters including Jukebox Jack, Bobthecook, happy-go-lucky server Libby . and Vance. Once a successful sales executive, Vance found himself on the outside of the corporate world looking in, unsatisfied, unfulfilled and lost like Steve. But unlike Steve, Vance has already found his path to a life of professional fulfillment - as a sales management consultant helping businesses like Steve's reach new levels of sales success. And when Vance overhears Steve's story in the diner, he knows he must help this business owner, too. Over cups of coffee and the occasional piece of pie that just might prompt a classic song on the jukebox, Vance helps Steve discover ways to increase sales and improve sales management. As the process unfolds, Steve begins to rediscover what matters most - to his team, to himself, and to his family. Above all, he begins to see the path to a place of purpose. A place of confidence. A place where his renewed hope can finally be realized. In Hope Realized: Finding the Path to Sales Success, Mark A. Thacker, author of the bestselling sales lesson adventure narrative, Beyond the Mountaintop, delivers a compelling business fable chock full of essential sales management and leadership lessons. Whether you are a business owner struggling to succeed or a seasoned sales professional seeking your own path to a rewarding next act, Hope Realized cooks up satisfying insights.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 1944: Mage Axum leaves behind a wife and daughter in Texas to join the fight against the Germans. Killed-in-action during the Ardennes Campaign before his time to die, Mage wakes in a French hospital. Confused and unsure of who he is, a sympathetic priest comes to his aid. Mage soon discovers he has reawakened in the body of James Karl, a fellow American soldier who was found unconscious on the battlefield. Struggling to comprehend this turn of events, Mage returns to the United States to begin his new life as James Karl. Confronted with bittersweet memories of his old life, but drawn to the blank slate of the new one, Mage sets out on an unexpected path that will test his courage and make him realize second chances are not to be taken for granted.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. This is not the end for you. Get Up You Must Have Lost Your Mind is the clarion call of seven women whose real-life stories of overcoming depression will impact and inspire you to understand, confront, and conquer depression. Whether you are struggling with depression or whether you love someone who is, reading these raw, true stories of how people whose lives were ravished with heartache, turmoil, and depression still win in the end, is like receiving the healing injection of hope and information that you need to move forward and live life on your terms again.According to the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, African Americans are 10% more prone to experience serious psychological distress but 13% less likely to receive treatment. As an advocate and overcomer of depression, the lead author, Roz Talley, and the authors of Get Up You Must Have Lost Your Mind, are on a mission to help eradicate the stigmas and misinformation that are, all too often, associated with matters of mental health. The solutions and encouragement the book offer are rooted in facts, faith, and poignant stories of personal triumph.As Roz confidently declares about her victory over depression, God did it for me. He can and will do it for you. Trust God. You will see that He is a God of His word. The authors of this book worked through our depression and won. You will too.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. 1944: Mage Axum leaves behind a wife and daughter in Texas to join the fight against the Germans. Killed-in-action during the Ardennes Campaign before his time to die, Mage wakes in a French hospital. Confused and unsure of who he is, a sympathetic priest comes to his aid. Mage soon discovers he has reawakened in the body of James Karl, a fellow American soldier who was found unconscious on the battlefield. Struggling to comprehend this turn of events, Mage returns to the United States to begin his new life as James Karl. Confronted with bittersweet memories of his old life, but drawn to the blank slate of the new one, Mage sets out on an unexpected path that will test his courage and make him realize second chances are not to be taken for granted. …

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Paperback. Zustand: Fair. She trusted him with her life and her daughter's. Can she trust him with her heart?Navy SEAL Camden Bains knew when he saved the little girl from a hostage situation and placed her in the arms of her beautiful mother that he'd surrendered his heart to them, too. As much as he fought his growing attraction to a woman he'd never see again after his mission, Elena's kindness and strength, and her daughter's sweetness, gave Camden back what a senseless tragedy robbed him of years ago. If only for a little while. After her husband died, the only bright spot in Elena Martinez's life was her daughter, Tina. Raising Tina in a town full of misery only made Elena more determined to make it out and give her daughter a better life. Memories of her husband kept her from even considering another man-not that there were any good ones around. Until the sexy bodyguard from Los Angeles saved her daughter's life.Now that Elena and Tina are living in L.A., she's worried that if she opens her heart to Camden and allows the strong protector into their lives, Tina will forget her father. Camden is more than willing to help them settle in, hoping she'll realize she doesn't have to face the world alone anymore, and neither does he. But when Elena becomes involved in Camden's deadly new assignment, will the ghosts from their pasts help them, or keep them apart forever.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. She trusted him with her life and her daughter's. Can she trust him with her heart?Navy SEAL Camden Bains knew when he saved the little girl from a hostage situation and placed her in the arms of her beautiful mother that he'd surrendered his heart to them, too. As much as he fought his growing attraction to a woman he'd never see again after his mission, Elena's kindness and strength, and her daughter's sweetness, gave Camden back what a senseless tragedy robbed him of years ago. If only for a little while. After her husband died, the only bright spot in Elena Martinez's life was her daughter, Tina. Raising Tina in a town full of misery only made Elena more determined to make it out and give her daughter a better life. Memories of her husband kept her from even considering another man-not that there were any good ones around. Until the sexy bodyguard from Los Angeles saved her daughter's life.Now that Elena and Tina are living in L.A., she's worried that if she opens her heart to Camden and allows the strong protector into their lives, Tina will forget her father. Camden is more than willing to help them settle in, hoping she'll realize she doesn't have to face the world alone anymore, and neither does he. But when Elena becomes involved in Camden's deadly new assignment, will the ghosts from their pasts help them, or keep them apart forever.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Sometimes in life, the hardest thing to do is to look deep within ourselves to find the answers to some of life's dilemmas. It can expose a great sense of vulnerability when we decide to peel away each layer of ourselves and delve into the good, the bad, and the ugly of our own existence. Although all these things combined with each of our life experiences create the person that we have grown to be, it's still a difficult task to encounter. In doing so, it's almost inevitable that we uncover some of the deepest pains, the happiest joys, the biggest regrets, the greatest accomplishments, the worst fears, the best attributes, and the many flaws that embody us as a person. There's a wide range of emotions that will accompany these things that will surely leave questions in our minds as we contemplate the decisions we've made and the roads we've traveled. Granted, this process is tough on us emotionally, but at the end of the process, it can prove to be an exhilarating experience that frees us of the baggage that we tend to hold on to.Now imagine if you decided to document all these emotions, fears, joys, regrets, mishaps, accomplishments and publish them for the world to read.The vulnerability that you felt will now be multiplied by a thousand as you invite everyone into your innerworld. Would the reader of these inner thoughts judge you? Laugh at you? Feel sorry for you? Cry with you? Maybe, but what about the people who may be going through the exact same emotions and thinking that no one can relate to the pain they are experiencing. That alone may give them the will to keep pushing through the obstacles that life has placed in their paths.The funny thing about emotions is that we all have them. Some of us disguise them a little better than others, but in each of us, they exist. That's what makes us human. The ability to share these emotions is a gift that not many of us possess. Those that are not blessed with this gift may never feel the relief that accompanies the purging and release of letting go of the baggage of past life's experiences. The toughest person that we will ever face and answer to is the one in the mirror. But once we find those answers, there may be millions of people that can learn from those experiencesAs in any book, you have to complete and close one chapter before you can open and enjoy the next one. So with that being said, I ask.when your book of life ends, will there be many open-ended unfinished chapters or will it flow like a great novel of experiences and journeys that were uncovered when you looked In the Midst of Me.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Who would have guessed that one short conversation with New York City Ballet Artistic Director Peter Martins would change the course of how we approach America's favorite holiday ballet, and serve as a catalyst for changing how we talk about race in America? Phil Chan, arts advocate and co-founder of Final Bow for Yellowface, chronicles his journey navigating conversations around race, representation, and inclusion arising from issues in presenting one short dance-the Chinese variation from The Nutcracker. Armed with new vocabulary, he recounts his process and pitfalls in advising Salt Lake City's Ballet West on the presentation of a lost Balanchine work from 1925, Le Chant du Rossignol.Chan encounters orientalism, cultural appropriation, and yellowface, and witnesses firsthand the continuing evolution of an Old World aristocratic dance form in a New World democratic environment. As a storyteller, Chan presents a mix of dance and Chinese American history, personal anecdotes, and best practices for any professional arts organization to use for navigating issues around race, while outlining an essential path American ballet must take in order for our beloved art form to stay alive for a growingly diverse 21st century audience.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Joseph Caravella, MA, LADC currently practices as an addiction therapist for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota. As an educator, he's known for his high energy, breathtaking lectures-on addiction, forgiveness, and love. In The Disease of Addiction, he masterfully unravels the complexities of the addicted brain, breaks down the fundamental components of addiction in easy-to-understand terms, and paints a detailed clinical picture with color sourced from his own harrowing experiences with addiction, mental illness, and early recovery.Importantly, The Disease of Addiction is the first book to correlate the nearly 90-year-old wisdom of the Alcoholics Anonymous program-the allergy of the body, the obsession of the mind, the malady of the spirit-with the modern neurobiology of addiction. Finally An accessible explanation of how certain vulnerable individuals cross the indivisible line with their substance use, developing a permanent abnormal response to intoxication experience. How intoxication and emotional bonding with a chemical imprints a person's brain, creating euphoric memory and feedback loops that fuel obsessive rumination and the seeking of the mood-altering substance. For the person new to recovery, or the person contemplating sobriety, The Disease of Addiction forms a solid, scientifically-backed foundation, upon which a program of recovery can be built. Preface My path to recovery began in 2008. A more formal study of addiction began three years later. After countless hours of empirical observation, participation in over a thousand twelve-step meetings, obtaining a graduate degree, and years treating the illness, it is apparent that addiction is not an easy subject to understand. However, knowledge is power After a close study of the best textbooks and reports elucidating the biology of addiction, I believe the information is sound and of the utmost importance. The challenge, then, lies in explaining a complex brain disease to a person with a dysregulated brain. Not to mention worried family members and loved ones and all the persons in our society who still believe addiction is a matter of choice. It has been my privilege to lecture on the disease of addiction to large treatment populations for years. Inspired by requests for written material beyond my lectures and on a personal mission to improve addiction education, I wrote this short book as a meditation exploring the evolutionary perspective of chemical use, the origins of the Alcoholics Anonymous program, current understanding of the neuroscience of addiction, and how scientific evidence substantiates the Twelve-Step solution. I speak directly to the person struggling with their chemical use who is ambivalent about change. In my eyes, they are the newcomer to recovery. And when discussing addiction, they are the sort for whom I am most concerned.Special thanks to my clients, mentors, colleagues, family, friends, and especially my wife for supporting this effort. I have learned many recovery lessons over the years. Here's an important one: I can only keep what peace and love I have by freely giving it away. In part, this is my love for you. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. I AM A DAHOMEY WARRIOR follows the gripping journey of a young girl coming of age prior to the colonization of Africa. This narrative poem follows our heroine from the early days of her childhood through the heart-stopping events that mold her into the warrior she is today.Although fictional, this story is based on a real tribe of female African Warriors. The Dahomey Warriors, through their incredible power and prowess, were often compared to the mythical Greek Amazons by European scouts. These comparisons continue to this day.Come, step into the mind of a warrior and be led through her adventures by the use of poetry as a means of powerful storytelling. *Artwork in this edition is in color The Huntress pulled me closer, hugging me tightly. She looked down at me with dark piercing eyes and said, None of this is your fault. Today you are only a child, and you did what you were able to do, Survive. Tyurina, Tatyana (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR KIDS WHO LOVE PETS CONGRATULATIONS You've just found your NEW FAVORITE coloring + activity book Get ready for 80+ pages of clever activities that will banish boredom and make you smarter while you laugh out loud PETS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Coloring + Activity Book goes WAY BEYOND the basics to deliver page after page of ADDICTIVE activities and FUN and FUNNY facts. Enjoy popular activities like mazes, crosswords, and spot-the-difference, and discover TOTALLY NEW kinds of activities you won't find in other books: Breed the ULTIMATE NEW PET using our funny pet breed name generator Draw a cat using LETTERS Follow the flowchart to discover your PET SOUL MATE These creative activities and fun-fact coloring pages relieve stress and hold your attention. Release endorphins as you solve the puzzles and LAUGH as you discover the unexpected answers Recommended for ages 8 and up List of activities: 25 Fun-fact coloring pages2 Hidden pet pictures5 Mazes1 Mind-Blowing Cats vs Dogs debate2 Mystery word pages3 How to Draw PETS tutorials2 Spot the Difference3 Mystery Dot to Dot4 Decoding secret words & jokes2 Pages of laugh-out-loud pet jokes1 Fill-in-the-blank Story3 Crosswords1 Word search1 Creative Pet Comic1 Pet Soul Mate flowchart3 Math challenges2 Creative drawing challenges1 Best in Show PET awardsAND MORE List of pets included: tarantula, cat, dog, llama, bird, reptile, tortoise, snake, lizard, fish, sugar glider, rabbit, hamster, gerbil, guinea pig, mouse, rat, hedgehog, mike the headless chicken, cheetah, monkey, bat, raccoon, penguin, koala bear, crocodile, quail, chameleon, cockatiel, dove, hare, pig, rhinoceros beetle, longhorn, salamander, chihuahua, bunny, sea monkey, hermit crab, purple pincher, peppermint angelfish, african giant millipede, tiger, pet rock, parrot, finch, chimpanzee, amano shrimp, green tree python, african dormouse, ferret, capybara, chinchilla, african pixie frog, bearded dragon, betta fish, gecko, chiengora, chow chow, pomeranian, turtle, leopard gecko, goldfish, iguana. Loveland, Mike (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Patients who prepare for surgery have the best outcomes. Proper preparation requires a reliable source of information. In this patient-friendly manual, an expert in knee replacement education answers your questions and anticipates your future concerns. Your journey begins by understanding the basics of arthritis and non-surgical treatment options. You'll learn when to move forward with surgery, what happens during the procedure itself, and what to expect throughout recovery. Your confidence will grow with knowledge, and anxiety will decrease as you set yourself up for success. If you or a loved one are considering knee replacement, you've found the most up-to-date, accurate, and honest patient guide available.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Patients who prepare for surgery have the best outcomes. Proper preparation requires a reliable source of information. In this patient-friendly manual, an expert in knee replacement education answers your questions and anticipates your future concerns. Your journey begins by understanding the basics of arthritis and non-surgical treatment options. You'll learn when to move forward with surgery, what happens during the procedure itself, and what to expect throughout recovery. Your confidence will grow with knowledge, and anxiety will decrease as you set yourself up for success. If you or a loved one are considering knee replacement, you've found the most up-to-date, accurate, and honest patient guide available.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Sugar-Coating is a warm, straight-up guide that reads like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend. It is filled with practical suggestions interwoven with compelling narrative rooted in foster parenting experience. No Sugar-Coating offers valuable insight for those eager to learn more about foster parenting as well as an anchoring for those who have already welcomed vulnerable children through their front door.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Sugar-Coating is a warm, straight-up guide that reads like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend. It is filled with practical suggestions interwoven with compelling narrative rooted in foster parenting experience. No Sugar-Coating offers valuable insight for those eager to learn more about foster parenting as well as an anchoring for those who have already welcomed vulnerable children through their front door.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. .I am still your sibling, and I love you. My Sibling Still is written as a love letter from a sibling lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death to any surviving siblings. It walks through the emotions that a child and his or her family may experience following a loss while also depicting the loving presence of the deceased child in the family's life. With gentle words and comforting pictures, this book offers a beautiful way for the entire family to remember and honor any lost little ones. My Sibling Still is accessible whether the loss happened years ago or yesterday, whether a sibling was born at the time of the loss or came afterwards. Most of all, with an affirming message of hope through suffering, it reminds us that our relationships with the little ones who have gone before us continue after death. Wichterich, Joshua (illustrator).…