If you’re the everyday modern women, you feel it too – beat down and fed up! The ads, marketing, well-meaning people surrounding our daily lives promoting the message of MUSTS – you MUST have the perfect body, make lots of money, have a college degree, MUST, MUST, MUST! Debra Fox’s Finding Your Moxie is a refreshing eye-opener for women trying to thrive in life but struggling to keep up with the myths, lies and half-truths surrounding success that women have to face head-on every day. Success, happiness and fulfillment in life does not result from a checklist – it’s a result of moxie: courage, spirit, energy, know-how, confidence, fearlessness, gumption, and guts! If you have moxie, you won't let minor setbacks stop you, you won’t give up. Debra’s book gives you a witty, straight-forward look at...your life! Debra has lived it all―and tells it all through her own life experience battling these myths with her inner moxie. She’s the coach in your corner that you’ve always wanted – and needed. Finding Your Moxie will help you bust through those myths by teaching you: Why success does NOT come to those who waitHow to set or reset your life GPSHow to invest your time where you’re appreciated, not toleratedHow to have healthy conflict and resolutionHow college and knowledge are not the same thing Debra’s story will show step-by-step instructions on how to develop the moxie it takes to overcome the modern-day myths and stand up for yourself. This is real stuff – real life, really lived! So learn how to stop playing by everyone else's rules, and write your own success story! *Type: Promotional text Audience: Unrestricted Format: HTML Link Type: Source: Author: Corporate Source: Source Title: *Text/Link: Debra Fox speaks over 60 times per year and is active in social media networks. Her downhome humor and commonsense wisdom have been a hit with her fans.
Saving the world is all in a day's work. No one notices temps—even high-level corporate ones. It's the perfect cover for Sabrina Fox's mission of national security. No one will ever suspect that the new personal assistant is really a highly skilled agent assigned to intercept top secret codes before they reach the enemy—. Unless the Dragon blows her cover… Eric Drake, aka the Dragon, taught Sabrina everything she knew about spying, then taught her the meaning of treachery. Turns out he and Sabrina are after the same target. As ruthless operatives seek to stop her at all costs, Sabrina must decide—dare she trust Eric again, or will he betray both her heart and her country this time? Enjoy this gripping reader-favorite story from USA TODAY bestselling author Debra Webb.
Helicopter parent, tiger parent . . . lawnmower parent? Generation Z has a reputation of entitlement, but this attitude is often fostered by parents who mow down every obstacle in their child's path, never letting them fail. In How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids and Be OK with It, humorist Lisa Sugarman takes her humanistic approach to parenting Gen Z kids and tells it like it is. Sugarman reminds parents that it's okay (and beneficial) for children to confront obstacles, it's okay if your children are not perfect, and it's okay to say "No." The goal is not to raise perfect children; the goal is to raise kind, responsible adults, and it's a process. How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids reminds the reader that mistakes and problems lead to lessons. Fixating on raising the smartest, fastest, most successful child will never result in a happy child (or a happy parent). With healthy doses of humor and reality, Lisa Sugarman reminds us that our kids were never meant to be perfect, and perfectly imperfect kids can become wonderful, well-rounded adults if we just allow them to grow.
My hopes in writing this book is that it may help another child who may be struggling with a bad time that they may be going through in their life. I have hopes to perhaps make it a little easier for them by giving them some hope and courage to endure and overcome the situation they are facing. I would like them to realize that they are stronger than they know, and that they have what it takes to get through . I would also like them to know that life isnt always so hard, the bad times do not last. Forever, and that there is always someone, somewhere who has it much harder than them.
Women rabbis are changing the face of Judaism. Discover how their interpretations of the Prophets, Writings, and Megillot can enrich your perspective. The Haftarah is a potent tool for understanding the values, ethics, and moral lessons contained in the Torah readings. In this first-of-its-kind volume, more than eighty women rabbis from the Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist movements offer fresh perspectives on the beloved texts that make up the Haftarah—the Prophets and Writings—and the Five Megillot. Based on readings that are rich in imagery—some poetic, some narrative, some dark and brooding—their commentaries include surprising insights on the stories of Deborah and Yael, David and Goliath, David and Bathsheva, and the witch of Endor, among many others. Themes such as Jerusalem as woman, the story of Jonah and the fish, and other prophetic images are informed and challenged by this groundbreaking work. A rich resource, a major contribution to modern biblical commentary, and the ideal companion to The Women’s Torah Commentary, The Women’s Haftarah Commentary will inspire all of us to gain deeper meaning from the Hebrew scriptures and a heightened appreciation of Judaism.
Harlequin® Intrigue brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful reads packed with edge-of-your-seat intrigue and fearless romance. #1744 COLTON K-9 COP The Coltons of Shadow Creek by Addison Fox It isn't easy for quiet accountant Bellamy Reeves to open herself to trust, but she might have to make an exception for K-9 bomb squad officer Donovan Colton and his adorable dog when her life threatens to explode—literally. #1746 RELUCTANT HERO by Debra Webb & Regan Black It's bad enough for security expert to be threatened over gold stolen during his unit's last mission in Iraq—a theft of which he's innocent. But to make matters worse, reporter Rebecca Wallace comes in harm's way while investigating him. Can he keep her safe and maintain his innocence in the line of fire? #1748 SMALL-TOWN FACE-OFF The Protectors of Riker County by Tyler Anne Snell Mara Copeland was born and raised in a world of criminals, so how could she face a future with Sheriff Billy Reed? But when she returns to Riker County with a child in her arms and trouble in hot pursuit, it's time to see where allegiances really lie... Look for Harlequin Intrigue's November 2017 Box Set 1 of 2, filled with even more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense! Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Intrigue!
A Little Secret' contains two full-length books in one volume, featuring secret babies. The books included are 'The Seven Year Secret' and 'His Daddy's Eyes'.
Heart-racing suspense, whodunit mysteries and romance under extraordinary circumstances. Conard County: Murderous Intent - Rachel Lee When a killer strikes twice in the same day, former soldier turned stockade owner Josh Healey steps in to protect the locals who’ve take refuge across the creek. But it’s writer Krystal Metcalfe who truly penetrates his hardened exterior. Then, just as the investigation is truly getting underway, a savage rainstorm cuts them off from the outside world. Now Josh and Krystal must trust each other with their secrets to stop a chilling vendetta…and survive. Peril In Piney Woods - Debra Webb An act of heroism throws dog groomer Meg Lewis into the spotlight. And endangers everyone she’s grown to love in Piney Woods, especially animal rescuer Avery ‘Griff’ Griffin. When her past catches up with her, Meg must use her fighting skills to protect Griff from hired killers pursuing her. As they run for their lives, Meg must trust Griff with the truth and finally accept his help. Guarding Colton’s Secrets - Addison Fox Security consultant Sloan Presley goes undercover as Chase Colton’s girlfriend because she’s trying to find an embezzler — and definitely not because of his gorgeous green eyes. Sloan knows that her relationship with the CEO is a temporary ruse, but the electricity that surges between them feels alarmingly real. She’s not sorry when she learns that the Colton family has enough dangerous secrets to keep her in Owl Creek for a while… Murder At The Alaskan Lodge - Karen Whiddon When big-city Maddie Pierce inherits half of a remote Alaskan fishing lodge from the grandfather she never knew, there’s one catch: she must manage it for one year with Dade Anson — who clearly thinks she’ll soon turn tail. Maddie discovers Dade might not be the only one who wants her gone when she starts receiving threatening text messages from an anonymous source. But he might be her only protector from a danger that lurks ever closer…
Carried is a true crime story of a divorced mother’s fight to save herself and her three children from a knife-wielding fifteen-year-old intruder in her home, and her battle in the courtroom to keep their attacker from terrorizing her family again. Carried is true and fully and completely describes a mother’s worst nightmare and the many blessings that followed the horrible attack on April 18, 1996. It is a reflection of the trauma, treatment, recovery, courtroom trial, verdict, and sentencing and the fear, pain, and anger each ordeal evoked. The compelling, and at times riveting, account of the attack, the courtroom drama, and the recovery process is an inspiration to all those who have been victimized. For those who have been fortunate enough not to have experienced such horrors in their own lives, Carried accurately and realistically captures the thoughts and feelings of a victim of a violent crime and outlines the steps necessary to cope and ultimately survive such an ordeal.
Robert E. Adams Jr. has always had an interest in history. Determined to catch the eye of his audience, he will take you time traveling back into a period of time that will not only teach you some methods on how to survive, but also how to communicate with some of the natives of that time period. What caused us to time travel? What are the similarities we have from the present time and traveling back in time approximately two thousand years? Let's read the story and see. Robert is a person who dedicated his life to the building trades, the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He knew how to protect and support his family. If anything in our present time ever happened, he would have known what needed to be done.
Despite its sparse population, Kansas is well represented in the annals of music history. The state claims some of the most popular acts from the past century, including Kansas, Count Basie, Big Joe Turner, Martina McBride, Melissa Etheridge and Charlie Parker. A wide variety of genres plays and prospers here, from blues to bluegrass. Beloved venues from mega-festivals like Walnut Valley to jam sessions just off the front porch preserve the state's tuneful heritage. Join Deb Bisel in celebrating this lyrical legacy, from "Home on the Range" to "Dust in the Wind" and beyond.
Indulge Your Curiosity About Paganism Explore the many facets of the Pagan community with this delightful guide for the complete beginner. Debra DeAngelo teaches you the ABCs and 123s of Paganism with introductions to spiritual practices and magic as well as skills like grounding, centering, and meditation. Become reacquainted with your true, natural self, learn to work with plants, animals, and the stars, and discover the tantalizing mysteries of magic and mysticism. Join DeAngelo for a tour of the colorful, diverse garden that is Paganism. With thoughtful self-reflection exercises, this book gives you a deeper understanding of your personal beliefs so you can orient yourself in that garden. You will learn how to celebrate Pagan sabbats, develop your intuition, create an altar, and meet Pagan deities. With dozens of activities, spells, meditations, affirmations, and more, Pagan Curious will enchant your spirit and help you create the magical life you've been seeking.
From the villainous beast of “Little Red Riding Hood” and “The Three Little Pigs,” to the nurturing wolves of Romulus and Remus and Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, the wolf has long been a part of the landscape of children’s literature. Meanwhile, since the 1960s and the popularization of scientific research on these animals, children’s books have begun to feature more nuanced views. In Picturing the Wolf in Children’s Literature, Mitts-Smith analyzes visual images of the wolf in children’s books published in Western Europe and North America from 1500 to the present. In particular, she considers how wolves are depicted in and across particular works, the values and attitudes that inform these depictions, and how the concept of the wolf has changed over time. What she discovers is that illustrations and photos in works for children impart social, cultural, and scientific information not only about wolves, but also about humans and human behavior. First encountered in childhood, picture books act as a training ground where the young learn both how to decode the “symbolic” wolf across various contexts and how to make sense of “real” wolves. Mitts-Smith studies sources including myths, legends, fables, folk and fairy tales, fractured tales, fictional stories, and nonfiction, highlighting those instances in which images play a major role, including illustrated anthologies, chapbooks, picture books, and informational books. This book will be of interest to children’s literature scholars, as well as those interested in the figure of the wolf and how it has been informed over time.
The role of athletics in ancient Greece extended well beyond the realms of kinesiology, competition, and entertainment. In teaching and philosophy, athletic practices overlapped with rhetorical ones and formed a shared mode of knowledge production. Bodily Arts examines this intriguing intersection, offering an important context for understanding the attitudes of ancient Greeks toward themselves and their environment. In classical society, rhetoric was an activity, one that was in essence "performed." Detailing how athletics came to be rhetoric's "twin art" in the bodily aspects of learning and performance, Bodily Arts draws on diverse orators and philosophers such as Isocrates, Demosthenes, and Plato, as well as medical treatises and a wealth of artifacts from the time, including statues and vases. Debra Hawhee's insightful study spotlights the notion of a classical gymnasium as the location for a habitual "mingling" of athletic and rhetorical performances, and the use of ancient athletic instruction to create rhetorical training based on rhythm, repetition, and response. Presenting her data against the backdrop of a broad cultural perspective rather than a narrow disciplinary one, Hawhee presents a pioneering interpretation of Greek civilization from the sixth, fifth, and fourth centuries BCE by observing its citizens in action.
In the 1970s political and economic changes to the world order led to an emerging "globalization" credited with the ceding of state sovereignty to a "de facto world government" of transnational corporations and with the anti-globalism movement directed at countering it. Mexico, however, has maintained the salience of the national unit in the form of the state as a ruling apparatus and as the target of organized, non-state, political opposition. This study examines the transformation of Mexico's social and political organization from state corporatism to transnationalized corporatism, a form distinguished by the effect that International Financial Institutions and the World Trade Organization have on the state's relationship to the rest of society. By exploring how non-governmental organizations, political parties, unions and social movements (notably the Zapatistas) engage with the state under neoliberalism, this work significantly emphasizes the continued relevance of corporatist structures in an environment of electoral democratic reform.
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