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With the help of family and friends, Annie and Liam's wedding day looks as if it's going to be perfect until everything starts to go wrong. Liam's father doesn't show up, nor do the magic-wielding guests. Members of the wedding party come down with strange afflictions, Annie's gown is ruined, a storm floods the castle grounds, and an unknown king lays siege to the castle. Queen Karolina decides that they need the help of her fairy godmother, Moonbeam, but a pea-soup fog keeps the messengers from leaving.

Old Man Jiu Jitsu is an exploration, evolution, exposure and execution in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as experience by a veteran of the art of Jiu Jitsu. It's not a manual on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). It is not a demonstration of techniques or cool moves to develop your BJJ game. It is an effort and guide to assist the BJJ practitioner in developing a mindset and understanding of the aging grappler, as well as a manner in which to find comfort in the sometimes uncomfortable world of BJJ, improve one's practice and perhaps achieve the distinguishing title of Old Man Jiu Jitsu.

Why are all the major religions consumed with sex? What makes sex so important, whether Buddhism or Islam, Christianity or Mormonism? What is the impact of religion on human sexuality? This book explores this and more. It ventures into territory that has never been examined. You will be surprised at how much religion has influenced your sexuality, who you marry, the pleasure you get or don't get from sex, and what you can do about it.

Healing isn't possible, though, without first uncovering the hurts—starting with adoption's central players: adoptees, who are so often in pain, suffering from what the latest brain science validates as the long-term emotional effects of separation trauma. By encouraging others to vulnerably share their stories, the authors discover that adoptees aren't the only ones in the adoption constellation who are hurting. Birth parents regularly shut down after being shut out by adoptive parents.

Something revolutionary has begun. Starting with Gestalt and Cognitive theories, psychology began to take a new course and develop more effective ways of helping people think straight and deal with the challenges of life. However, something even more revolutionary has begun. Dr. Martin Seligman, a cognitive psychologist, has developed a psychology of wellness based on the virtues. His premise is that good mental health is founded on virtuous thinking and living.

The indigenous Navajo way of life has been in "survival mode" since the introduction of Eurocentric culture in the Americas. Darryl Benally tells the true story of what it is like growing up Navajo, surviving the challenges of navigating in a multicultural society and an unjust system, while layering the pages with knowledge about the Navajo culture itself. Darryl Benally's story begins with life on a Navajo Reservation with all the cards stacked against him—being exposed to alcoholism, domestic violence, and enduring a government sponsored boarding school.

Rory, an American college student seeking a much-needed break, lands in Ireland for a semester abroad. She never imagines finding her assigned roommate to be Jaime, the charming yet irksome redhead from her flight. Relying on her lively roommate to act as her personal tour guide, Rory experiences the breathtaking landscapes and Irish traditions that only a local could provide. She falls for more than the enchanting Irish experience he offers and dreams about a life free from worry with someone like Jaime.

When Ashley Brown was five years old, her parents left her in the care of her grandma, though her mother promised to return for her. At 14, Ashley is still living with her grandmother in Highland, a city on the outskirts of Maryville, a place known as the "ghetto". Ashley has shadowy memories of her mother taking her to her favorite place, the library. Reading a good book allows Ashley to escape her poverty-and-crime-infested community. One afternoon after listening to the Mayor's press conference, Ashley discovers that the Mayor is taking away the community library.

Cassidy McCarthy, a single woman from Tampa, is on her way back to Boston for the first time in years to attend her best friend’s wedding. While guilt has kept her away from her home and family, she simply can’t turn her best friend down. At the airport, Cassidy becomes stranded by a freak snowstorm and is unexpectedly thrust into the path of her ex, Dusty. Forced to share the last rental car and a journey up the Eastern seaboard together, they are confronted with the shared past and buried emotions they both presumed long gone.

Some revolutions start with protest signs. This one began with a lesson plan. When a small group of teachers, veterans, and students refuse to stay silent about a broken system, they spark a movement that spreads far beyond the classroom walls. Shattered Chains is the explosive conclusion to the Against the Odds series—a story about truth, courage, and the unfiltered voices of America’s classrooms and communities. After the chaos at City Hall, the world finally takes notice of Playbook 3.0—a student-built, teacher-backed app exposing how debt, policy, and inequality intertwine.

The CBT Coaching PodcastWelcome to the CBT Coaching Podcast—a show dedicated to helping you overcome life’s toughest challenges using practical, science-backed strategies.Whether you’re working to break free from addiction, strengthen your relationships, improve your mindset, manage your weight, or simply handle the ups and downs of everyday life, this podcast gives you the tools you need to become a healthier, happier version of yourself.Each episode draws from the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, and behavior change to help you build a meaningful, productive, and deeply ...

The Kintsugi Way of Embracing the Journey of Healing is a reflective and inspiring guide that explores how we can transform pain into purpose and setbacks into growth. Blending Eastern philosophy with modern psychological insight, it challenges the notion that time alone heals all wounds. Instead, it offers a compassionate and intentional path toward integration, self-compassion, and renewal. Drawing from the wisdom of wabi-sabi—the appreciation of imperfection and impermanence—the book speaks to those navigating grief, loss, trauma, or personal transformation.

The Saga of Grimsson is about a Viking warrior who lost his entire family to a creature. It is period-based and tells his story and how he becomes a monster hunter at Odin's request. The first book is a series of short stories based on how he becomes who he is. He hunts cryptids and mythological creatures. It has action, romance, loss, and adventure. This is the first book of a series that I will be working on.

On Your Mark, Get Set, Goal takes evidence-based strategies to provide easy-to-digest, self-help exercises to improve any classroom. This book is a must-listen for any teacher or leader seeking to add to his or her instructional toolbox, set and achieve goals, enhance communication skills, and ultimately increase self-performance and student achievement.

From Annapolis to the classroom, discover key lessons on effective teacher leadership through the experiences of one courageous teacher.

Life After Coffee is a podcast whose mission is to empower women in leadership by providing insights and resources on how to navigate the obstacles women face as they move from mid-career into Senior and C-Suite roles. Hosted by Dr. Jodi L. Leffingwell, an author and Senior People Operations Leader for global organizations, the podcast features interviews with women leaders who are navigating these challenges in real-time. The show will delve into topics such as Imposter Syndrome, Negotiating, leveraging Emotional Intelligence, Queen Bee Syndrome, and the Double Bind, and getting that ...

I'll admit that I've led a sheltered life. No spice. No adventure. Then, my best friend convinces me to visit the Pleasure Palace. Bondage. Toys. And two people in the room with me.

Are you struggling to skyrocket your career? Do you often miss the opportunity to get promoted? Are you trapped in a cycle of career stagnation within your organization? Are you struggling to understand the language of your leaders? Dr. Kim Nugent is a master mentor who brings over 30 years of consistent excellence to her listeners and clients.

Do Better with Debra is a podcast rooted in real stories about becoming, choosing yourself, and living into your purpose with courage. Through thoughtful, honest conversations, host Debra Griffith sits with leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers to explore the moments that shape who we become, at work, in leadership, and in life. Episodes touch on topics like leadership, psychological safety, identity, boundaries, purpose, and growth, not as theories, but as lived experiences. This is a space for reflection, clarity, and courage, for anyone navigating change and learning how to ...

Join Donyall D. Dickey, Ed.D. for his latest podcast series - The Epiphany Exchange. It's a place where special guests and thought leaders come together to exchange ideas, experiences, and innovations in Literacy, Leadership, and School Improvement.