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No-nonsense aging is not a passive process. This book does not encourage you to simply accept your fate, don rose-coloured glasses, and ignore the fact that, yes, you are getting older. You are aging. But you can let go of the stiff, frail, vague version of yourself and embrace this truth: Aging is not a hopeless process of loss and deterioration.

You’ve tidied your home, and all this decluttering resulted in a big pile of stuff! Now what? It’s payday if you use the power of online yard sales. Filled with stories of selling triumphs (and a few duds), the real-life examples in Best Offer, Best Life! will help motivate you to sell your own household excess through social media and free apps. Expert seller Deb Colameta shares her best tips for navigating the world of online yard sales.

Robin Caruso, the girl who sailed around the world, has defied the odds and returned home alive: just barely. Surviving pirates, angry natives, animal attacks, and the fury of the ocean, she now faces the wrath of the authorities that she evaded and the consequences that her actions had on her family. Striking a deal with the government to testify against the leader of the pirates, she is forced to flee when he escapes and places a bounty on her head.

We first met Celey in the story of Emma, her granddaughter. Now join Celey and her family as they journey through the untamed prairies of Illinois, the violent beginnings of the state of Arkansas, and the wild frontier of Texas. Celey's story is based on letters written by the author's maternal Great-great-great-grandmother, detailing events in her life.

This guide will teach you the steps to regain your confidence and overcome the fear of judgement that may cause social awkwardness, thereby helping you to progress towards building your esteem.

Julie McCloud was saved as an infant from a disease-doomed wagon train. Windmillers Cap and Mike Shanahan raised Julie, teaching her their trade. Since then, she has criss-crossed the plains using her skills to bring water and life to the dry land.

She and her mentors wander into a no-man's land where they are met by three scraggly boys. The orphaned boys need a windmill to help them hold onto their land. Cap, Mike and Julie agree to build one, but there are those determined to see them fail.

Unleash the power of your voice with "Speak With Influence: Craft, Pitch and Impact: The Ultimate Guide to Landing Your Dream TEDx Talk" a groundbreaking guide by Dr. Izdihar Jamil, Ph.D., a renowned Visibility Expert and TEDx Curator. Peel back the layers of TED's guiding light as you uncover the 5 Elements of a TED Talk and its profound effects. Embrace the local brilliance of TEDx and master the art of crafting a brilliant talk that resonates deeply.

Always quick on the draw and first to a fight, Gerard's world was turned upside down the day a slip of a girl sheriff shot his gun hand and then showed him forgiveness in Christ. But time doesn't always heal all wounds. This Christmas, outlaws seeking revenge against the sheriff sisters offer him a deal: the ranch of his dreams and revenge for the life of his sweetheart. Gerard has a choice to make.

A young woman tries to find love in a small frontier town where she serves as sheriff. Jo (Josephina) Hardin and her sisters share the position as the sheriff of Waterhole, Texas. When Jo begins to fall in love with Tom Boyd, who owns the trading post, she believes that Tom is not interested in her because he wants a real lady to love and not a gun-toting sheriff. As for Tom, he is in love with Jo, but he doesn't think a decent woman should have to live in Waterhole.

Annie Allbright is an 11-year-old superhero. Every night when she goes to sleep, Annie travels to a magical world where dragons have tea parties with teddy bears, cobras play chess, and the fairy godmother is an urban legend that no one will talk about. Along with her constant companion, a giant rabbit named Grimsley, she gets to have the kinds of adventures she's always read about in stories.

Robin Caruso is a typical teenage girl, who wants to live anything but the typical life. She longs for adventure and attempts to persuade her parents to allow her to become the youngest person ever to sail around the world solo. At first, they refuse, but after their daughter is branded a hero during a dramatic at-sea rescue, they have little choice but to consent. Months later, the preparations are made, but a last minute injunction is filed to prevent the voyage from taking place and Robin must stage a daring escape before she is able to get underway.

In 1863 California, a corrupt lawman reneges on a deal for Luke McCall's mustang herd when 19-year-old Delaney refuses to marry him as part of the purchase. He frames the McCalls as horse thieves for taking the herd back in lieu of payment. They are soon forced to abandon their ranch and flee to Monterey, seeking protection through their friend the sheriff, who tries to prove their innocence.

Obstacles and adventures await the young couple as they navigate the winding road called life. Through the ever-changing landscape of their love story, two constants remain: their faith in God and their love of family.

We all need a pick-me-up in these trying times. Motivational and inspirational author and speaker Sister Alma has penned a book of poems, and devotionals, to meet that need. Her words, stories, and poems will soothe all that is chaotic in your world, and will help renew the joy that has been buried deep within. Sister Alma’s voice will encourage you, inspire you, and soothe you. Her prayer for you is this: “May your soul be blessed, your spirit renewed, and your joy heightened, as you partake of this offering, given to you, for the glory of God."

Come learn from Sister Alma how to keep your faith intact when you are thrown way out of your comfort zones. With the advent and progression of COVID-19, many of us felt like the bottom of our world was falling out and nothing made sense anymore, from toilet paper shortages to hundreds of thousands of deaths and the way we, as a world, dealt with all of it. Lift Up Your Voice reminds us that we are in the spotlight as Christians and that we train by example as well as well as with words. Remember that our voice needs to be heard, and understood, by the next generation.

Can you imagine living in a town with a mysterious dragon lurking nearby? Join Penelope in this enchanting story as she bravely faces her fear and confronts a huge, ferocious dragon! Deb takes children's audio stories to a whole new level of fun with sound effects, a simple underlying message of kindness, and engaging follow up activities to keep the fun going! Whether you're a parent, a grandparent, a teacher, or you’d simply like to nurture a child’s imagination, this is educational entertainment that you can feel good about.

In 2014, the world was shaken by millions of people undertaking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on social media. It raised $115 million. In Wake Up Call: Lessons from the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge for Nonprofit Social Media, Deb Finch uses the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge as a starting point to demonstrate how small nonprofits can leverage social media to increase donations, awareness, and volunteers. She also shares the poignant story of Melanie St. Croix from her life prior to her diagnosis of ALS through her incredible journey learning how to live with ALS.

The cup of author Alma L. Carr-Jones runs over with the need to tell her story about God’s loving kindness, justice, and righteousness! Inside, you’ll discover Sister Alma’s inspirational pieces, written with her delightful and warm voice that makes you feel like she’s your new best friend. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll sigh, and you’ll pray as her stories envelop you, while entertaining, inspiring, and motivating you every step of the way.

Welcome to Deb's Story Time Adventures! Music and sound effects bring characters to life in this entertaining story and will transport children to a land of imagination. Get ready for your very own exciting journey, because the character in this story is you! Imagine it’s the morning of your birthday. Follow clues to a strange and magical land and have fun acting out this unique story. Deb takes children's audio stories to a whole new level of fun with sound effects, a simple underlying message of kindness, and engaging follow-up activities to keep the fun going!

Welcome to Deb’s Story Time Adventures! Music and sound effects bring characters to life in this entertaining series of stories that transport children to a land of imagination. Step into the Dark Forest with Penelope and Herbert the dragon as they meet some interesting animals that live there. Herbert is startled by a tiny wood mouse, and as it turns out, they both learn an important lesson.