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Enhancing Fertility through Functional Medicine

Using Nutrigenomics to Solve 'Unexplained' Infertility

By: Jaclyn Downs

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Enhancing Fertility through Functional Medicine

Using Nutrigenomics to Solve 'Unexplained' Infertility

By: Jaclyn Downs

Enhancing Fertility through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve 'Unexplained' Infertility provides cutting-edge information and solutions to help support the worldwide rise of fertility challenges. It addresses common, yet not commonly known, root causes of oxidative stress that are at the heart of reproductive issues (and all chronic health issues). These solutions can help enhance the outcomes of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) or support women to avoid them altogether. Enhancing Fertility through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve 'Unexplained' Infertility will show you how to improve cell health (including egg and sperm), lower inflammation, balance nervous system functioning, and optimize genetic expression, allowing the body to return to its naturally fertile state. It details information on numerous root causes of health-derailing inflammation and oxidative stress, while the appendices discuss the genetic and biochemical pathways related to these topics. Each chapter also provides easy “Action Steps” that can be implemented immediately. Chapter topics include iron dysregulation; oxalates; mold/mycotoxins; phase 2 liver detoxification pathways; fat utilization; introductory information on genetics, epigenetics, and nutrigenomics; everything one needs to know about histamine intolerance; and how these factors adversely affect metabolic and reproductive functions. Enhancing Fertility through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve 'Unexplained' Infertility is the handbook for people wanting to achieve and sustain a healthy pregnancy. It highlights lesser-known causes of fertility challenges the reader can learn how to investigate. This book also serves as a reference guide for practitioners, providing them with additional tools to add to their repertoires when other protocols have not been effective. It may also provide clarity as to why other protocols did not work and will enable the practitioner to custom-tailor protocols for each patient.

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1000836851

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Unusual Stories, Unusually Told: 7 Contemporary American Plays from Clubbed Thumb

U.S. Drag; Slavey; Dot; Baby Screams Miracle; Men on Boats; Of Government; Plano

By: Sigrid Gilmer,Gina Gionfriddo,Clare Barron,Jaclyn Backhaus,Agnes Borinsky,Will Arbery,Kate E. Ryan

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Unusual Stories, Unusually Told: 7 Contemporary American Plays from Clubbed Thumb

U.S. Drag; Slavey; Dot; Baby Screams Miracle; Men on Boats; Of Government; Plano

By: Sigrid Gilmer,Gina Gionfriddo,Clare Barron,Jaclyn Backhaus,Agnes Borinsky,Will Arbery,Kate E. Ryan

Unusual Stories, Unusually Told celebrates some of the boldest contemporary American voices with seven plays from Clubbed Thumb's Summerworks. Spanning 2001 to 2019 and accompanied by artist interviews and reflections on the work, this anthology presents a vital survey of formally inventive 21st century playwriting, and is a perfect collection for study and performance. U.S. Drag by Gina Gionfriddo A serial killer named Ed stalks the city, luring his victims by asking for help. To protect themselves, a group of New Yorkers form SAFE, “Stay Away From Ed.” The first rule: don't help anyone. It's a matter of urban survival. Slavey by Sigrid Gilmer In which Robert and Nora, a couple on the rise, get a big promotion, a bigger house, and a brand new slave. Dot by Kate E. Ryan In which old Dot and the weird kid from the neighborhood become friends. Set in that kind of Florida town that makes you wonder: is this TV, a book, or maybe even a cabaret? Baby Screams Miracle by Clare Barron In which a freak storm knocks down all the trees in town and a prodigal daughter is taught a new way to pray. But the weird weather's not over yet. Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. Men On Boats is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition, when a one-armed captain and a crew of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. Of Government by Agnes Borinsky The adventures of Barb the Teacher, Deb the Seeker, Heidi the Helper, Tawny the Addict and a host of others. With songs! Presented by Miss Marjorie Blain, her students, and members of the community. Light refreshments will be provided. Plano by Will Arbery Tonight, and later, and earlier, three sisters (no, not those ones) are stricken with a series of strange plagues. Let's talk about family nightmares. I mean, uh, memories.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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Lockdown Drills

Connecting Research and Best Practices for School Administrators, Teachers, and Parents

By: Jaclyn Schildkraut,Amanda B. Nickerson

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Lockdown Drills

Connecting Research and Best Practices for School Administrators, Teachers, and Parents

By: Jaclyn Schildkraut,Amanda B. Nickerson

A comprehensive resource on what lockdown drills are, why they are necessary, and how best to conduct them. The first book to offer a comprehensive examination of lockdown drills in K–12 schools, Lockdown Drills balances research findings with practical applications and implications. Schildkraut and Nickerson, school safety experts with complementary backgrounds in criminology and school psychology, review the historical precedents for lockdown drills, distinguish school lockdowns from other emergency procedures (such as active shooter drills), explain why they are conducted, present evidence-based research on their effectiveness, and describe how to conduct them according to best practices. Proponents of lockdown drills as a life-saving necessity, the authors help to bring much-needed standardization to how these drills are studied and conducted. The authors present common arguments for and against the inclusion of lockdown drills in emergency preparedness efforts, balancing their discussion of the perceptions and psychological impacts of lockdown drills with scholarly research on the extent to which lockdown drills improve how effectively individuals respond to a potential threat. Placing lockdown drills in the larger context of school safety and preparedness, they examine the broader implications for policymakers. Finally, they emphasize that drills, of which lockdowns are only one type, are just a part of the complex school safety puzzle. Ensuring that schools are safe places for students and educators begins long before a crisis occurs and continues through the days, weeks, and years of recovery following a crisis.

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MIT Press

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0262544164

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9780262544160

Where You Lay Your Head

By: Jaclyn M. McVay

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Where You Lay Your Head

By: Jaclyn M. McVay

Where You Lay Your Head by Jaclyn M. McVay

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0557738172

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One Sour Grape

By: Jaclyn Tracey

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One Sour Grape

By: Jaclyn Tracey

I always wanted to be invisible, until I was. Being the god of wine and good times, I always envisioned myself larger than life, until I wasn’t. The universe had been my playground until Pandora regifted the dreaded Pyxis with me inside, with my final destination landing in the hands of a child. My key to freedom is simple; the child must utter those three little words, something about true love. I have been thoroughly punked. On the eve of her birthday, Ava Gabriel finds a fallen star. After the loss of her family, she needs some good fortune. The moment she cracks the star open fantasy collides with reality. She is now the proud owner of a talking, Jack in the box and a pixy. Could life get any stranger? Waking up on Mt. Olympus surrounded by gods and goddesses, her question had been answered. She fast realized Dionysus isn’t the only one in need of saving. Regardless of the consequences, could she save him? If she did nothing could she live with herself?

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The Wild Rose Press Inc

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Magic Under Stone

By: Jaclyn Dolamore

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Magic Under Stone

By: Jaclyn Dolamore

For star-crossed lovers Nimira and Erris, there can be no happily ever after until Erris is freed from the clockwork form that entraps him. And so they go in search of the sorcerer Ordoria Valdana, hoping he will know how to grant Erris real life again. But Valdana has mysteriously vanished, and it's not long before Nimira decides to take matters into her own hands-and begins to study the sorcerer's spell books in secret. Yet even as she begins to understand the power and limitations of sorcery, it becomes clear that freeing Erris will mean returning him to the fairy capital. But with a new ruling family in power, Erris's return will bring danger, if not out-and-out war as factions within the faerie world are prepared to stop at nothing to prevent Erris from regaining the throne. Only Nimira, with her fledgling grasp of sorcery can help, but saving the man she loves could prove doom for the fairie world and beyond.

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1599908220

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The Greatest Champion that Never was

The Life of W.L. "Young" Stribling

By: Jaclyn Weldon White

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The Greatest Champion that Never was

The Life of W.L. "Young" Stribling

By: Jaclyn Weldon White

William Lawrence Stribling, Jr. was born in a small southern Georgia town in 1904. He should have lived out his years in that rural setting, but he became a professional prizefighter by the age of sixteen. Though a fatal accident kept him from winning the championship title he sought, "Young" Stribling was true to himself and the values with which he had been raised. This book tells his story.

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Mercer University Press

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0881462527

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The Chateau

A Novel

By: Jaclyn Goldis

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The Chateau

A Novel

By: Jaclyn Goldis

A girls trip to a luxurious French chateau turns from dream vacation to nightmare"--

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Simon and Schuster

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1668013029

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WorkParty

How to Create & Cultivate the Career of Your Dreams

By: Jaclyn Johnson

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WorkParty

How to Create & Cultivate the Career of Your Dreams

By: Jaclyn Johnson

First, we leaned in. Now we stand up. In this “much-needed combo of real talk, confessions, and lessons learned along the way” (Chelsea Handler), Jaclyn Johnson—the founder and CEO behind Create & Cultivate, the fastest growing online platform for millennial businesswomen—offers a rallying cry for a new generation of women who are redefining the meaning of work on their own terms. Jaclyn suffered a massive blow in her early twenties. She was on an upward career climb and confidently moved across the country for a job—and then, was abruptly let go. Attempting to turn that closed door into an open window, she launched a company with a trusted business partner. Soon after, she discovered said business partner had made detrimental decisions to the company without her knowledge. Before she knew it, she was in the throes of a brutal business partner break up. She was only twenty-four. Determined to bounce back, Jaclyn overhauled the mess that was her life and by the time she was in her early thirties, she had sold a company and launched the much-buzzed about Create & Cultivate platform—and advised and invested in multiple million-dollar projects at the same time. So, how did she do it? In WorkParty, Jaclyn shows how she turned distrust into determination, frustration into fuel, and heartache into hard work—and how you can, too. With stories from leading female entrepreneurs including Christene Barberich (co-founder of Refinery29), Alli Webb, (creator of Drybar), Morgan Debaun (founder of Blavity), Jen Gotch of Ban.do, Rebecca Minkoff, and Kendra Scott, you will learn the tips and tricks from the best in the business while cultivating the passion and happiness you need to succeed. “This is the book you need to take your career to the next level—on your own terms” (Refinery29).

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1501190857

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Public Service Motivation and Public Opinion

Examining Antecedents and Attitudes

By: Jaclyn S. Piatak,Stephen B. Holt

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Public Service Motivation and Public Opinion

Examining Antecedents and Attitudes

By: Jaclyn S. Piatak,Stephen B. Holt

Practitioners, policymakers, and scholars across fields and disciplines seek to understand factors that shape public opinion and public service values, especially in today's polarized context. Yet we know little about how the two relate. Research on public service motivation (PSM), a drive to help others grounded in public institutions, has grown to examine career decisions and behaviors within and outside the workplace, but does the influence of PSM extend to individual values? Using data from the Cooperative Congressional Election Study surrounding the 2016 US presidential election, we first examine the antecedents of PSM; how do individual characteristics as well as socioeconomic and sociocultural factors influence levels of PSM? Second, we describe the role PSM plays in shaping public opinion on policy preferences, budget priorities, and political behaviors. Findings have implications for both understanding who has PSM as well as how PSM shapes public preferences, attitudes, and behaviors.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108967639

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9781108967631

Raindrops and Orange Juice

By: Jaclyn M. Costello

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Raindrops and Orange Juice

By: Jaclyn M. Costello

He was an aspiring basketball star. She, the resident scholar. Shawn and Harley Randall had grown close over the years, mostly because of the way their father’s job tended to drag them all over the continent. But this time it was different, and no one can understand why. Even ocean-front property that boasted a breathtaking view of Pacific sunrises and sunsets couldn’t lift the smothering confusion and anxiety that troubled both of them, nor did Jack Randall’s short fuse help. Somehow the brother and sister pair must find a way to adjust to this seemingly perfect world while sorting through the pages of adolescence to find peace again, with a little help from their friends.

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0595195547

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Whisper to the Black Candle

Voodoo, Murder, And the Case of Anjette Lyles

By: Jaclyn Weldon White

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Whisper to the Black Candle

Voodoo, Murder, And the Case of Anjette Lyles

By: Jaclyn Weldon White

The adult accomplishments of this Founding Father, architect of the Constitution and first Secretary of the Treasury are legendary, and in this latest offering, children meet the young "Alec" growing up in the Caribbean as he dreams of visiting the land called America. Accompanied by his parrot, Hurry-Up, and his companion, Poleon, Alec's tranquil days are filled with the books he loves and visits to the waterfront to greet the large ships arriving from Europe—until his uncle insists that Alec fit riding lessons into his schedule. Children will identify with Alec's struggle to overcome his fear of horses and cheer at his courage as he narrowly escapes a violent hurricane while on horseback, all while keeping his eye on the prize—school in America. Featured sections and fun facts explain what happened next and when Alexander Hamilton lived, providing young readers with a snapshot of the leader's entire life.

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Mercer University Press

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088146046X

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9780881460469

History Lover's Guide to Norfolk, A

By: Jaclyn Spainhour

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History Lover's Guide to Norfolk, A

By: Jaclyn Spainhour

Begun in the seventeenth century as a small settlement nestled along the Elizabeth River, Norfolk had grown into a vibrant port city by the Revolutionary War. The city spread out from early neighborhoods like the Freemason District into nineteenth-century enclaves like Ghent along the Hague. Twentieth-century Norfolk was marked by its development into a bustling Navy town. Journey through the vibrant past of this multifaceted locale, guided by expert authors from local museums, historical organizations and city institutions. Walk the city's most historic neighborhoods and learn the history of its beachside communities. End with suggestions of places to eat and play that evoke traces of Norfolk's past. Crack open these pages to learn that Virginia is truly for history lovers.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467147176

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Partners in Literacy

A Writing Center Model for Civic Engagement

By: Allen Brizee,Jaclyn M. Wells

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Partners in Literacy

A Writing Center Model for Civic Engagement

By: Allen Brizee,Jaclyn M. Wells

Partners in Literacy describes the process, research, relationships, and theories that guided a three-year partnership between the Purdue University Writing Lab and two community organizations in Lafayette, Indiana: the Lafayette Adult Resource Academy and WorkOne Express. This partnership resulted in a new section of the globally known Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) and the Community Writing and Education Station (CWEST), which featured adult literacy resources in the areas of GED preparation, English as a Second Language, and workplace and job search literacy. Using an empirical and iterative design process, the authors worked closely with their community partners to develop, test, revise, and launch these resources. In Partners in Literacy, the authors argue that writing centers can be effective spaces from which to work with the community and that writing centers’ missions of sustainability, outreach, and research-driven practice can offer valuable philosophies for civic engagement. To support this argument, the book discusses the research methods and findings, the process behind developing and sustaining the three-year engagement project, and the personal relationships that ultimately held the project together.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1475827636

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9781475827637

The Main Character

A Novel

By: Jaclyn Goldis

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The Main Character

A Novel

By: Jaclyn Goldis

A bestselling thriller author arranges a luxury train trip that is not what it appears to be in this electrifying modern homage to Agatha Christie from the author of the “tense and twisty” (Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author) The Chateau. Reclusive, mysterious author Ginevra Ex is famous for her unusual approach to crafting her big bestselling thrillers: she hires real people and conducts intensive interviews, then fictionalizes them. Her latest main character, Rory, is thrilled when Ginevra presents her with an extravagant bonus—a lavish trip along Italy’s Mediterranean coast on the famed, newly renovated Orient Express. But when Rory boards the train, she’s stunned to discover that her brother, her best friend, and even her ex-fiancé are passengers, as well. All invited by Ginevra, all hiding secrets. With each stop, from Cinque Terre to Rome to Positano, it becomes increasingly clear that Ginevra has masterminded the ultimate real life twisty plot with Rory as her main character. And as Ginevra’s deceptions mount, and the lies and machinations of Rory’s travel companions pile up, Rory begins to fear that her trip will culminate like one of Ginevra’s books: with a murder or two. In the opulent compartments of the iconic train, Rory must untangle the shocking reasons why Ginevra wanted them all aboard—and to what deadly end. Another stylish and compulsively readable mystery from Jaclyn Goldis, this is the perfect read for fans of Ruth Ware, Lucy Foley, and Paula Hawkins.

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Simon and Schuster

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1668013045

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Primates of the World

Distribution, Abundance and Conservation

By: Jaclyn H. Wolfheim

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Primates of the World

Distribution, Abundance and Conservation

By: Jaclyn H. Wolfheim

First Published in 1983. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Psychology Press

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3718601907

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The Dancing Princesses

An Adaptation of the Grimm Brothers’ Fairy Tale “The Twelve Dancing Princesses”

By: Jaclyn Su Harris

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The Dancing Princesses

An Adaptation of the Grimm Brothers’ Fairy Tale “The Twelve Dancing Princesses”

By: Jaclyn Su Harris

Robert, ruler of the kingdom of Orgon, has three daughters: Karen, Winnifred, and Daria. Karen, the eldest, is an herbalist. Thus, when a young man named Mark becomes the herbal gardener at the manor of a duke, Karen meets him when she comes to the manor, and he helps her pick herbs. But during one visit, Mark stumbles on an attempt by the music and dance instructor for the princesses to seduce Winnifred. After Mark interferes to protect Winnifred, his attempt to comfort an anxious Karen causes them both to realize that they have fallen in love. But since Karen is a princess and Mark is a commoner, the difference in class puts a huge barrier in the way of them being together. Fortunately for both, Alberich—the crown prince of a troop of faeries underneath Orgon—is aware of the situation. And he has a plan to help Karen and Mark get together while helping Karen protect Winnifred from future danger. The plan is simple: the princesses will travel to the faerie realm every night and dance, and when King Robert discovers that Winnifred’s shoes have been worn out, his efforts to uncover the truth will enable Karen to be with Mark—but only when Mark is tasked to do so. However, Mark chooses to be part of the Orgonian army when a neighboring king decides to invade Orgon, which is another obstacle. But faeries are very patient. And hopefully, nothing will stand in the way of true love.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1664191593

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9781664191594

Unforseen

By: Jaclyn E. Brod,Arvira Nightbreeze

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Unforseen

By: Jaclyn E. Brod,Arvira Nightbreeze

And she wouldn't trade that support for any type of fantasy paradise. So just like her mother's famous words: Live freely.

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1312861983

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Irrevocable

Get Up. You're Not Done Yet.

By: Jaclyn McQueeney

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Irrevocable

Get Up. You're Not Done Yet.

By: Jaclyn McQueeney

We have all experienced the gut-wrenching feeling of looking up from a season of great difficulty to find we don't recognize ourselves anymore. Perhaps a life-altering decision didn't go as planned. Maybe there were a series of compromises that led to an onslaught of questions ultimately leading to I don't know what happened. We are human, and mistakes are inevitable. Even so, there is hope. We don't have to stay hidden in the shadow of our regret. There is no need to cower in the corner, submitting to unworthiness. Despite the depth or severity of the mistake(s), there is One who loves you. There is One who will still keep you. There is One Who is waiting to help you to your feet, dust you off, and endure the long road to recovery, asking nothing in return. Throughout the pages of this book, there is a hope and encouragement in knowing you are not the only one. You will discover that even those who walk with God are still tempted, but they are also still covered by His sacrifice on Calvary. No matter your story, shortcoming, or hypocrisy, God still wants to use you. You have not fallen too far from grace. Your story is still redeemable, and your calling is still irrevocable.

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Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

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168570042X

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Moving Past Marriage

Why We Should Ditch Marital Privilege, End Relationship-Status Discrimination, and Embrace Non-marital History

By: Jaclyn Geller

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Moving Past Marriage

Why We Should Ditch Marital Privilege, End Relationship-Status Discrimination, and Embrace Non-marital History

By: Jaclyn Geller

A must-read for anyone who has felt they are at a disadvantage simply because they are single or unmarried. Married Americans enjoy over 1,000 benefits and entitlements that are withheld from our non-marital counterparts. Health insurance, immigration rights, tax privileges (such as the estate tax), and hiring policies favor the married. Marriage is subsidized and incentivized by the federal government. Social customs such as blockbuster weddings, subsidized honeymoons, and gifts reserved for wedded couples reify matrimony as a centering norm and further the idea that "marriage is best," a commonplace in popular psychology, where marriage-averse people are often tarred as "commitment-phobes." Despite this blatant and widespread prejudice, non-marital Americans—non-marital people—have not galvanized as a group to demand equality and inclusion. Why? Moving Past Marriage argues that it is because of our troubled relationship to history. As women's history once was, non-marital history has been buried, so that the disenfranchisement that non-marital people share in wedlock-dominated societies, as well as our remarkable, far-ranging achievements, have been hard to spot. In recovering our own history, non-marital people can become self-aware as a group and begin to challenge marriage-centric thinking and practice.

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Cleis Press

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1627782478

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When We Were Young

By: Jaclyn Goldis

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When We Were Young

By: Jaclyn Goldis

Three generations of women come together in this page-turning debut full of family secrets, heart-wrenching drama, and the promise of second chances. Corfu, 1942: To sixteen-year-old Sarah Batis, the Nazis are a distant danger—of far greater threat is the opposing needs of her heart and her people. Tradition demands that Sarah marry a Jewish man. Only Sarah has fallen in love with a fisherman outside their community. And when the Nazis invade, Sarah must watch from afar as her family is taken away. . . Corfu, 2004: Sarah's daughter, Bea, has built a happy life with a steadfast husband and two independent daughters. Their summers on the Greek island with the Winn family appear idyllic, especially the love that blossoms between Bea's daughter Joey and Leo Winn. But there is a secret threatening their beach paradise. Florida, 2019:Joey is only days away from marrying the nice Jewish man her family adores. The arrival of Leo, Joey's first love, sends her reeling. Even after fifteen years, the attraction between them burns bright—but Leo isn't looking for a happy reunion. He's there to reveal why he really broke up with her during their last summer together. Weddings have a way of bringing out the best—and worst—in those you love the most. And as the revelations of her family flood to the surface, what Joey learns will either bring them closer together . . . or tear them apart forever.

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Forever

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1538719304

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