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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. I am often approached by women who have become passionate about breastfeeding and want to become a lactation consultant to help others. Along with the other guidance I give, I'm also going to encourage them to read Under One Sky. This fabulous memoir is a poignant, humble, and joyous glimpse into what it means to be a breastfeeding support professional. -Doraine Bailey, MA, IBCLC, RLC. …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. A wild look at our natural world for fans of Steve Irwin, James Herriot, and Bear Grylls Millions follow Dr. Evan Antin and his wildlife adventures through social media and on his popular Animal Planet television show Evan Goes Wild. Now in his first book, World Wild Vet, Evan takes us to the deep blue seas, swimming with giant whale sharks with "puppy dog eyes," to jungles filled with venomous snakes (who are more afraid of you than you are of them), to a race across the savannah and against the clock to save rhinos from the clutches of poachers--all in the name of adventure and a deep love for the wild around us. Equal parts memoir, travelogue, and conservationist wake up call, World Wild Vet is an unforgettable exploration of the world we all call home and a love letter to the creatures we share it with. …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. A collection of entertaining and enlightening stories about bears. Thirteen diverse stories set in a variety of locales, from Canada's mountain parks to the Arctic tundra. Each story offering a better understanding of the lives and habits of these magnificent and often misunderstood creatures.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. The stories between these covers have been written for veteran nurses, new nurses, those wanting to be nurses, and anyone who is intrigued with the experiences nurses face throughout their careers. These true stories have lessons about God's love for us and how Christian caring can be a part of the nursing profession. Reading these stories may bring tears, laughter, joy, reflection, affirmation, and motivation. It is hoped that all of the stories will help you contemplate the nursing practice and your relationship with God. Every story includes scriptures and inspirational thoughts that strengthen your journey of seeking and knowing our Savior, Jesus Christ.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Encounters: A Memoir - Relationships Journeys from Around the World takes the reader on a journey from a segregated village in the southern US to exotic places in Europe and Asia. There are stops in war-torn Vietnam, a visit to an abandoned palace in Bangladesh where goats waltz on a deserted ballroom floor, a life-threatening confrontation with police in Paris and many other adventures. In these absorbing tales, the author shares his cross-cultural experiences and describes the challenges he faced in trying to become a citizen of the world.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Close Encounters with the Gloves Off is a rollercoaster ride through boxing history in the words of the boxers themselves, as they recall their highs and lows, their greatest triumphs, the background stories and many shock revelations. Acclaimed boxing writer, author and historian Thomas Myler has interviewed every one of the pugilistic greats featured, during a career spent covering boxing; from the big names of the 'Roaring 20s' right through to boxing's modern era. Muhammad Ali, Jack Dempsey, Georges Carpentier, Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Marciano, Joe Frazier, George Foreman and modern greats such as Mike Tyson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Evander Holyfield and Ken Buchanan all feature. Myler has spent a lifetime around boxing and boxers and was once described by George Kimball, prize-winning author of the acclaimed Four Kings, as 'One of the world's best boxing writers'. Close Encounters with the Gloves Off pulls together that life's work to take the reader on a wonderful boxing journey which spans almost an entire century.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Barry Oshry explains how genocides occur when cultures meet and demagogues sell us messages of superiority or purity. The two conventional solutions to encountering the "other", Purity and Tolerance, both exact a terrible cost. Instead we must change our patterns of interaction so the possibility of Power and Love, working together, can emerge.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Do what you can. Start where you are. I think you'll find, as I have found, that when you help make other people's dreams come true, your own dreams will come true as well.-Laura QirkoTo say that Mother Teresa, now recognized as St. Teresa of Kolcata (formerly known as Calcutta in English), has impacted millions of people from around the world who have never even seen her in person-much less met her, touched her, talked with her-would be an understatement of epic proportions. But for those who did meet her, talk with her, and were touched by her-like Laura Qirko (Cher-ko)-her impact reaches beyond the temporal and into the eternal.I am a humanitarian woman, Laura says. And I want to encourage everyone I encounter, whether I meet them in person or through the pages of my book, to join me in this mission. You don't have to be a millionaire to serve others. It costs nothing to love and respect each other. Mother Teresa once said, 'We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.'As you read the amazing story of Laura's humanitarian journey, you, too, will be inspired to make a difference right where you are- today.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From world premieres with Leonard Bernstein to a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration with Frank Sinatra at Madison Square Garden, Splendid Encounters offers a glimpse into two of the century's most exciting decades of classical music. Renowned choral conductor Abraham Kaplan provides a fascinating look at his association with more than forty talented musicians who touched his life with their genius and accomplishments. In some instances, Kaplan crossed paths with these musicians momentarily, and in other cases, he had the privilege of working intimately with some of the world's great maestros. In all, Kaplan collaborated with twenty-eight world-renowned conductors, nine internationally famous composers, and other celebrated personalities-from William Schuman to Igor Stravinsky and Vincent Persichetti-whose vignettes are delivered in this compilation. Splendid Encounters, stories of great musicians told by a great musician and storyteller, is both infectious and inspirational, and demonstrates that these legendary musicians are indeed real human beings. This music biography revives the living, breathing experiences of a generation of musical legends who should not be forgotten.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. This work is an introduction to the cinema of mainland China from the early 1930s to the early 1990s. Emphasizing both film contexts and film texts, this study covers a broad cinematic analysis that includes investigations of cultural, cross-cultural, social, ethnic and political issues.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Many years ago, RoseAnn was visited by her deceased father and Mary in a dream. Today, her palm still bears the mark of a cross, symbol of Mary's protection. After a healing trip to Medjugorje, Yugoslavia, a young drug addict conquers her addictions without withdrawal. A woman paralyzed with MS is miraculously and instantaneously healed. Gifts of Grace gathers together these and other examples of Mary's powers, revealing how she comforts and protects both believers and skeptics, curing their bodies, bringing peace to their minds, and healing their souls. As the world hurtles toward the end of the millennium, rampant with confusion and doubt, people are looking to spirituality for meaning in their lives. Whether Catholic, New Age spiritualist, or nonbeliever, readers will find comfort in these testimonies of the Virgin Mary's unconditional love.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In this eloquent collection, writers from the United States, Canada, the U.K., and Australia describe a personal encounter with the natural world that moved them, enhanced their understanding of nature, changed them, or was in some other way of prime importance to them. These essays describe childhood memories, everyday walks transformed into life-changing events, being in the grip of a great force, and startling encounters with wild animals. They are funny, sad, reflective, exciting, nostalgic, and outlandish. Each one presents a singular experience, and all are beautifully written and deeply felt. Personal encounters with the natural world written by award-winning authors. Some of the award-winning contributors include Margaret Atwood, Diane Ackerman, David Quammen, Rick Bass, and Wade Davis.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. From world premieres with Leonard Bernstein to a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration with Frank Sinatra at Madison Square Garden, Splendid Encounters offers a glimpse into two of the century's most exciting decades of classical music. Renowned choral conductor Abraham Kaplan provides a fascinating look at his association with more than forty talented musicians who touched his life with their genius and accomplishments. In some instances, Kaplan crossed paths with these musicians momentarily, and in other cases, he had the privilege of working intimately with some of the world's great maestros. In all, Kaplan collaborated with twenty-eight world-renowned conductors, nine internationally famous composers, and other celebrated personalities-from William Schuman to Igor Stravinsky and Vincent Persichetti-whose vignettes are delivered in this compilation. Splendid Encounters, stories of great musicians told by a great musician and storyteller, is both infectious and inspirational, and demonstrates that these legendary musicians are indeed real human beings. This music biography revives the living, breathing experiences of a generation of musical legends who should not be forgotten.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. Walk with Christ through ancient Jerusalem as he encounters the man with the withered hand, John the Baptist, Judas, and four other New Testament characters in this book of dramatic sketches by Nicole Johnson, the Women of Faith dramatist. Nicole uses her talent for storytelling to help us be there with Christ and see the scenes with new eyes and understanding, bringing to life lessons that apply to our modern lives.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Fourteen-year-old Archie is a Geek to his core and he's on a mission. When a Beautiful Girl enters his Geeky world, Archie embarks on a Daring Quest to win her heart.Geek meets girl what could possibly go right.

Paperback. Condition: Good. In the brilliant visionary tradition of Carlos Castaneda, anthropologist Hank Wesselman first documented his spiritual journey in the acclaimed account Spiritwalker. Now he continues his travels through the spirit world in this astonishing book, leading us into the heart of one of the greatest mysteries of existence. Dr. Wesselman's inspiring quest began with a dramatic encounter on the island of Hawaii. Though he had feared his connection to Nainoa, a kahuna initiate and fellow mystic traveler, would be severed when he moved to San Diego, Wesselman would continue to merge minds with Nainoa. Over the next five years, the true purpose of their profound yet cryptic contact took shape. Wesselman had gained access to some inner doorway, putting him in the presence of a transcendent life force and intelligence. On the threshold of a dazzling new understanding of nature, he was a shaman in training, an initiate into the sacred, secret healing powers of the spirit world. This remarkable book gives us an unprecedented glimpse into the origin and the destiny of our species. Hank Wesselman has brought back from his extraordinary travels an extraordinary message: the keys to personal power and to the healing of all humankind.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Experience the adventure of a lifetime>Have you ever thought, There has got to be more to my Christian life? Well, there is>Normal Christianity has been redefined over the centuries. What began as a vibrant encounter with the Living Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit has often become formulaic and stale. For many Christians today, normal is mundane. Normal is average. Normal is boring. If this is you, then it's time for you to get a>new normal.Author Michael Kaylor shares his personal testimony of redefining normal and stepping out on supernatural adventure that transformed His relationship with God. forever.God never intended you to live like everybody else. In this book, you will see that God's vision of normal Christianity includes: - Prophetic dreams and visions - Impartations - Uncontainable joy - Divine appointments - Supernatural healing and miracles Take the journey and discover the supernatural life God has destined you to live>.…