This beautifully designed collection of quotes from literary masters and everyday people will comfort anyone who has known loss or is in the midst of sorrow. Divided into three sections—living, dying, and letting go—the moving selections from Anne Lamott, C. S. Lewis, Henri Nouwen, Alice Walker, and hundreds of others demystify death and celebrate life. Quotations flow from one to another, helping readers move through their pain toward a place of peace, creating a perfect, caring gift for when a card is not enough.

A Rumor of Angels: Quotations for Living, Dying & Letting Go

Johnston, Gail Perry

Rabideau, Jill Perry

Parenting & Relationships

Cupola Press

This delightful book of quotes on pregnancy and birth promises to be a blessing to anyone expecting a baby. Perceptively chosen and lovingly assembled, The Wish &amp; The Wonder collects humorous, wise, reassuring, practical, and faith-based reflections on everything from trying to conceive to the crowning. Here are words that honor the process of pregnancy, the work of labor, and the wonder of life with contributions from celebrities, writers, nurses, doctors, and dozens of women and men who have been there.

The Wish & the Wonder: Words of Wisdom for Expectant Parents

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Gail Perry Johnston

Women's Health

Going beyond the simple focus on food that typical diet guides perpetuate, this book shows how true health and well-being is obtained when people become free from their obsessions and shift their attention to things greater than themselves. With a focus on developing the habit of serving others for a healthier and more fulfilling life, these essays and personal stories by everyday heroes offer a sampling of services and resources to help everyone find a satisfying way to give, with opportunities ranging from random acts of service to joining the Peace Corps.

The Social Cause Diet: Filling Up with Satisfying Acts of Service

The thousands of Americans struggling with career choices in today’s tough economy will find this refreshing and hilarious discussion on creativity, vision, and the pursuit of fulfilling work to be exactly what they need in order to look toward a brighter future and hone a more positive outlook. Describing God as the Master Craftsman,” the source of creativity and inspiration, it illustrates how faith can embolden creative ideas through Biblical stories, animal observations, and wisdom drawn from America’s great heritage of invention. As a unique combination of both productivity and spiritual boost, the book reveals the true meaning of work, wealth, and job security as humans doing what humans were created to do.

The Spirit of the Craftsman: What Genesis, a Lion, and a Flywheel Say About Work

Business & Money

Nichols, Eric P.

Business Culture

¿Por Qué Era Necesaria Su Muerte? (Spanish Edition)

Children's Books

Stevens, Nancy

Religions

Award-winning teacher Mary Lou Walker presents 10 clear rules to making conversation rewarding and fulfilling in this casual compendium of wit and wisdom. Positing that conversation groups, or colloquies, make the perfect social antidote in today’s culture of tweeting and texting, she infuses each step with valuable life-lessons to help develop character and likability while mastering the art of engaging with others through dialogue. Ideal for starting colloquies in the living room, classroom, or public library, her instructions include: “don’t steal the subject,” “probe, don’t pry,” “don’t take the bait,” and “think before you speak.” Through real-life examples, Mary Lou demonstrates how to “speak easy” with civility on all matters from high brow to low brow, with no topic off-limits.

Speak Easy: Mary Lou's Rules for Engaging Conversation

Calkins, Matthew

Walker, Mary Lou

IPPY&nbsp;Award Bronze Medalist for Children's Picture Books In this timeless and delightfully illustrated tale, a young king--thinking he owns everything in his kingdom, including the wild animals, birds, and clouds--means well but acts impulsively, nearly destroying the land he loves. The story imparts lessons ranging from the importance of sharing to the dangers of the uncontrolled exercise of power, portraying how a king's plans to accomplish his short-term goals cause damage he never anticipated.

The Kingdom of Mine

Edwards, Gary

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

An introduction to earthquakes and animals native to California, this beautifully illustrated and humorous tale teaches young children about some of nature's creatures and the cause of earthquakes. The crow, grizzly bear, king snake, mountain lion, and tule elk experience an earthquake and then discuss what happened. Finally, the wise condor, who has seen a few things in his long life, explains the true cause of earthquakes and the animals return to their respective habitats.

The Crow and the Earthquake: A Tale from the Oak Woodlands of California

Bishop, Wanda

Martin, Merci

Animals

A parable about adoption, this charming story tells of an apple tree who is unable to bear fruit—no matter how hard she tries—until a wise farmer finds a way. He grafts a bud onto Little Tree's limb, and in time she becomes the most colorful tree in the orchard. All those who have experienced the bonds of family in more ways than one will share in Little Tree’s delight when she discovers that it does not matter if her apples came from another tree; she loves them as her very own. Existing adoptive parents, as well as those exploring the possibility of adoption for the first time, will find Little Tree's story especially touching. The book also honors the birth mother in a unique way, helping children understand how love is the motivation for her actions.

A Gift for Little Tree

Marquez, Colleen D.C.

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Designed with cat lovers in mind, this entertaining and inspirational book features the many qualities of cats and the lessons in creativity that can be learned from them. With an economy of words, humor, great quotes, and adorable photographs, the book will encourage the reader to follow the lead of the cat. Each individual has what it takes to come up with something new, whether that is a clever piece of technology, a solution to a problem, or a tasty new recipe and this book is sure to inspire the reader to act on their inner innovative spirit.

Creative Cues From the Cat: The Visionary Virtues of Our Feline Friends

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Johnston, Gail P

Pets & Animal Care

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