These are simple poems about significant feelings and the coming to new consciousness in a particular woman's life. The poems invite the reader's own reflections and also rereading. The white sea of space around each poem suggests that something meaningful has been noticed and highlighted. The way the poems are presented, Spanish on the left hand page and English on the right, enhance the wide spiritual and reflective circles of the poems. The photos which are chosen to enhance each poem that follows them give prompts to readers to think of their own stories. 'The Ancients Say, ' speaks of separation and the feelings of the heart that can bring a new type of coming together. 'Close Together' speaks of the mysterious union of opposites which love and trust bring about. 'This One, ' is a poem about the power of particular love which invites a person's joyful commitment.

Poems Poemas

Literature & Fiction

Watkins, Christina

Poetry

Matchstick Literary

Forgiveness: Learning How to Forgive is a book for people who have been deeply hurt and caught in a vortex of anger, depression, and resentment. Dr. Julia Frazier White shares how forgiveness can reduce anxiety and depression while increasing self-esteem and hopefulness toward one's future. This fresh new work demonstrates how forgiveness, approached in the correct manner, benefits the forgiver for more than the forgiven. Filled with wisdom and warm encouragement, the book leads the reader on a path that will bring clarity and peace. It is simply not enough to say that one should forgive. To fully embrace this life-changing principle, one must learn how to forgive. The purpose of this book is to do just that-offer practical, professional, and spiritual tools that can serve as a healing platform for those embracing on this important journey. True, powerful stories of forgiving are also included in this book, which shows why making the decision to forgive is the most courageous choice a person can ever make. "This book will help you to first allow yourself to forgive and experience the redemptive power it contains toward helping to restore yourself first. Then, you will gain the strength to assist others to overcome the brokenness through forgiveness where new life and love awaits," the author says. "When we forgive," she says, "we set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner we set free is us." In an easy-to-read yet astute analysis of the meaning and value of forgiveness, Dr. White teaches the reader that forgiveness is a way of healing. She takes as her model sound biblical principle

Forgiveness: Learning How to Forgive

White, Julia Frazier

Self-Help

Biography of the Biblical God

A Biography of the Biblical God is an insightful and thought-provoking analysis of religion and faith. In this compelling and stimulating read, one will discover a myriad of well-supported facts and references which question the validity of Biblical claims and explanations. Written by E. Asamoah-Yaw, the provocative pages of this book reveal the Bibles lack of verisimilitude with scientific, as well as the common laws of nature. A groundbreaking expose on the humanity of Jesus Christ, his intimate marital and sexual relations with Mary Magdalene, historical inconsistencies of the Catholic Church, the inaccuracies of the Book of Genesis explaining the beginning of creation, the holes in the four Gospels of the New Testament and many more are all discussed in this analytical book. This creative and compelling page-turner will no doubt strike intellectuals and insinuate a sense of curiosity within an individual. A book that will surely appeal to those who possess an independent mind and a logical sense of reasoning, A Biography of the Biblical God will stimulate a wide avenue for discussion, serving as a catalyst for ones personal reflection on the things previously assumed and accepted to be true. Furthermore, this read sends an eye-opening message to its readers. Mr. Asamoah-Yaw explains that faith in anything outside the self is demonstrably not dependable, not predictable and in fact very counter-productive. Religious faith may temporally increase peoples comfort levels, but it freezes the knowledge of the self and therefore prevents humans to face head-on challenges of the practical world. For the author, faith outside the self encourages total self-submission and hinders one from discovering ones innate powers.

Asamoah-Yaw, E

Religion & Spirituality

The book is about the authenticity of the conventional wisdom of nature and nurture. It engages the reader's attention on moments of drawing a line between nature and the environment when establishing which of the two practically manages human beings. The popular belief that environmental forces count most in determining who, why, and what we are is challenged vigorously by this unique book. The author has demonstrated clearly, with modern scientific revelations, that it is, firstly, the content of all organic matters that controls, directs, and supervises our actions; nurture is the second added force. The book emphasizes that human similarities, equalities, and differences do exist because it is the unique biological constitution that gives energy to act. The similarity, equality, and differences among black people and non-black people exist firstly because of the natural contents of body chemistry. The environment plays an insignificant part. The book traces human history from prehistoric times to the present to show the purpose of life, the maintenance of life, and the progress through adaptation and control of our environment. The book concludes that there exists excessive melanin segments in most Negroes' blood chemistry, neurons, and brain organ, compared to those in most nonblacks. This excessive difference in the natural black pigment is responsible for most of the black people's insensitivities in life management and progress based on evolutional human history of life and progress.

Most By Nature

Science & Math

Earth Sciences

Life Interrupted: It's Not All About Me

"..This is a book not only for those with a chronic illness or disability but for anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of how words and actions can destroy relationships." 
- 5 Stars Anne Boling from Readers Favorite Review\n"..an impressive, passionate memoir for the love of life.." 
- 5 Stars Geri Ahearn (Manager Of Author Promotions LLC/Author of Life's Poetic Journey)\n"..packed with emotional energy covering depression, anxiety, abuse and recovery." 
- 5 Stars Literary Titan Review\n"..earnestly honest and refreshing.. a superb job capturing the confusion, loss, anger, and frustration.." 
- 5 Stars from The Christian Book Marketing Network (CBM)\n"Life Interrupted - It's Not All about Me" is my real-life story dealing with marriage interrupted by multiple sclerosis. It could have been any chronic illness or disability and anybody's relationship, but my reason for writing this book is the same. My goal is to help others in similar situations recognize and eliminate the growth of the relationship destroying "poor me attitude" and misdirected anger, which frequently accompanies chronic illness.\nBy sharing my actual life experiences with MS (multiple sclerosis) and divorce, I hope to provide others with the knowledge, awareness and understanding needed to help them deal more positively with the emotional and physical stresses put on a relationship when life is interrupted by chronic illness or disability.\nMuch of this information may seem obvious, but as I've learned the hard way, the obvious becomes clouded when life is interrupted by chronic illness or disability. Whether you are the patient or the caregiver this book is for you. If by writing this book, just one relationship is benefited it will have been a success and well worth exposing my past, literally making my life an open book.\n﻿

Chris M Tatevosian

"These stories describe in a beautiful, human way the mystery of the gospels. Never before have I been so helped in my faith journey by stories of doubt, hope, and uncertainty for persons whom God used to fulfill his plans. These stories reflect the real world that all of us live in. I recommend them for all who live in the daily chaos of uncertainty in their faith journey. These stories will inspire and encourage us as we read." -Olive Hobson Northern Ireland The most significant bridge in history is the human story. How better to appreciate the power of the gospels than to hear them told by a master storyteller. These stories come alive as told through that rare combination of an academic's mind and a pastor's heart. -Dr. James E Brenneman President, Goshen College, Goshen IN. In Meeting Jesus Don Blosser has crafted a rich anthology of common folks and their uncommon encounters with Jesus. These stories reach far beyond the days of the New Testament. They awaken our interest in familiar biblical texts and inspire us as we ponder our own meetings with those who reflect the light of Christ. As we read, may we marvel at Jesus' love for the ordinary, and find ourselves in these pages. -Anita Rediger Pastor, Emmaus Road Mennonite Fellowship, Berne, IN. Written in first person and using fresh, modern language, these stories bring ancient texts to life. They open new insights and emotions through imagination and inspiration. -Don Yost Founder, Bridgework Theater, Communications Director Maple City Health Center, Goshen, IN.

Meeting Jesus: Common People. . .Uncommon Stories

Blosser, Donald

Famous Times: Historic Woolsheds of Hawkes Bay

Arts & Photography

Gordon, Angus

Architecture

My first book "The Joy of Life" was the catalyst that inspired me to write my second book. Being a novice, the journey had not been easy. The final push to present the final product to the publisher had been slow, due to glitches. In spite of this, I kept pushing on, knowing that dreams could only be achieved through hard work and perseverance. I need to fulfil this quest that I had since young. I need to prove to myself and my family that nothing is impossible to achieve once you set your mind to it.After my maiden book was published and made available to the public, the positive responses had been exciting. This inspired me and invigorated me to continue with my second book.The second book, “A glance of Tawau in the Sixties” took me two years to complete. Extra photos were added to enhance the story.   After all, “A picture is worth a thousand words”.With this book, my third one, I write with the intention to conclude the final episode of the story, as I MOVE ON towards the reflection and experiences of my life.

Moving On: The Journey Continues

Lai, Bryan Paul

Biographies & Memoirs

A Spirituality of Healing and Integration, offers much needed wisdom for the spiritual landscape we find ourselves in at this time. The inspiring symbolism, intertwined with scripture, story and insights from psychology makes it a compelling read. It outlines succinctly and clearly where we have come from and where we find ourselves as church in Ireland today. But it doesnt stop there, it navigates us towards a spirituality of the future and offers a direction in which we can be orientating ourselves in religious practice. Life is like a voyage on the sea of history, often dark and stormy, a voyage in which we watch for the stars that indicate the route. (Spe Salvi 49) In Vol 6 of Wood You Believe, through scripture and sculpture, story and self-acceptance, Jim Cogley encourages his readers to face the turbulence of todays faith voyage and drop anchor in the Spirit of God within. Shadow and light, wholeness and imperfection are embraced on the self-abandon voyage leading towards the living water welling up within to eternal life. (John 4:14) Phrases such as, The Samaritan woman went away with the well; When we listen something new is born; Transformation; Under new management; Let go, let God; are like pop-ups that sparkle anew throughout A Spirituality of Healing and Integration leading the reader to Jesus, the true light, the sun that has risen above the shadow of history. (Spe Salvi 49) Bishop Eamonn Walsh

Wood You Believe Volume 6: The Spiritual Self (New Edition)

Cogley, Father Jim

From touring in Variety To the excitement of opening nights in the West End From working with amateurs in a back street Church Hall To the thrill of working in Live Television From travelling all over the country in Farce To playing Shakespeare in a North London cellar. Arthur Wilman has done it all - and more and in his book, he tells us the whole story. His title is borrowed from the advice which might be given to every male performer before he ever sets foot on stage, “Don’t Forget To Check Your Flies”.

Don't Forget To Check Your Flies: The Memoirs of a Dancer

Humor & Entertainment

Wilman, Arthur

Humor

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