These poems are based on a journey to India to meet a spiritual master. They are at once lyrical, humorous, and honest and called "defiantly radiant" by Diana Hume George in The Spoon River Poetry Review. Celebrated for their craft as well as their spiritual insight, the poems in Small Claims point to the ultimate mystical experience of silence--a silence explored by the Interspiritual writer Lynda Terry in her essay, "Speak Me Into Silence," a line from the end poem "Mystical Discourse" in Small Claims, included in Mature Interspirituality: Wayne Teasdale's Nine Elements--and Beyond (Sacred Feet, 2017). Gorgeous photographic illustrations in black and white from different parts of India share intimate reflections of this poetic journey.

Small Claims, Large Encounters

Jones, Sonya

Guenther, Donna

Brito & Lair

Tucked in a historic section of downtown Atlanta, Sweet Auburn Bread Company celebrates and showcases southern and African-American baking. After discovering the thriving business in 2009, CNN featured Sweet Auburn on television, naming the segment "The Little Bakery That Could." This beautifully illustrated book depicts the fresh-baked desserts and delicious breads that have brought the locale national recognition. From classic recipes to innovative creations, Chef Sonya Jones's best baking secrets fill the pages of this mouth-watering collection.

Sweet Auburn Desserts: Atlanta's "Little Bakery That Could"

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Baking

Pelican Publishing

NBC's Biggest Loser Finalist Breaks Her SilenceLife is crazy – and we can either cry about it, laugh it off, pray our way through, or resort to a momentarily-satisfying throat-punch! The latter might feel good, but probably isn’t in our best interest as contributing members of society! 44 Lessons from a Loser is the story of Sonya Jones’ life both on and off the Biggest Loser Ranch. Sonya came within .01% of winning the 16th season of the hit NBC reality TV show, losing $250,000 by a mere fraction of a pound. Her “life lessons” guaranteed to elicit laughter, tears, and an overwhelming sense of gratitude that these often hysterical misadventures didn’t happen to you! You’ll discover:•God has a specific plan and purpose for your life•Laughter truly is the best medicine•You are stronger than you know and better than you believeBegin navigating your life the right way today!

44 Lessons From a Loser: Navigating Life with Laughter, Prayer and the Occasional Throat Punch

Biographies & Memoirs

Burcham, Christopher E

Arts & Literature

Author Academy Elite

Sonya Jones seemed to be a happy, fun-loving woman. Few would have guessed that a lifetime of battling morbid obesity (stemming from an unfortunate incident in junior high) had left her hating the person she was . . . until God used a wholly unexpected (and unconventional) journey to break and dispel the power of that incident forever--finally freeing her to celebrate God's unique plan for her life! 
In 44 Lessons from a Loser, Jones shares how her time on NBC's hit Reality TV show, The Biggest Loser, enabled her to shed a lot of excess physical weight--along with the even greater burden of a lifetime of shame and hatred for who she was. As you'll discover, Jones has a special knack for hilariously conveying stories of the most bizarre incidents that could happen only to her! Once your laughter subsides however, you'll uncover underlying lessons in each chapter that will help you see the silver lining in every cloud of your own!
While Jones' journey may have been a little more memorable than most (appearing on national television with 283 pounds stuffed into spandex and a sports bra is not for everyone), yours is no less important. That's why you'll find in these pages a life-changing message of hope, healing, and wholeness that will inspire you to embark on a similar journey for yourself.

44 Lessons from a Loser: Navigating Life through Laughter, Prayer and the Occasional Throat Punch

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