I lived with the fear that someone would find out what had happened to meand that they would never be able to look at me the same way again. But if I was very good, no one would suspect those dark secrets.The more I triumphed over heartache and self-worth, the more I felt a great compassion to share my story. I believe that this story can help you to see that it is possible to heal, and that you can find peace of mind if you will just Open the Door.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Belgian Malinois is not a pet. It's a working animal with drive most owners have never encountered, and the internet is full of people learning that the hard way. This book is the honest, practical manual for living with one anyway.Written for real owners, not trainers with twenty years of experience, The Belgian Malinois Manual walks you through the whole arc of life with the world's most intense dog breed: what you're actu...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.There's a moment when you roll through the last gate at the San Ysidro border crossing, the barrier lifts, and you ride into Mexico. Nothing changes physically. But everything changes.Into Baja is the honest, funny, occasionally hair-raising account of riding the Baja Peninsula by motorcycle - and the practical field guide for anyone who wants to do it themselves. From border paperwork and the art of surviving a police shakedown...

After 50 years in the funeral business 80-year-old grandmother-undertaker June Knights Nadle has seen it all at least all of what goes on before during and after lifes ultimate challenge. In Mortician Diaries she combines equal doses of charm humanity humor and reality to tell it like it is on this taboo subject. A kind of Prairie Home Companion set in a mortuary the book features memorable stories of regret I wish I had kissed him on the morning he had the accident and renewal as the less...

One of The New York Times Book Review 10 Best Books of the Year“Amy Hempel’s dazzling wit and exquisite use of language are impossible to disclaim” (San Francisco Chronicle) and this celebrated volume gathers together her complete work—four short collections of stunning stories about marriages, minor disasters, and moments of revelation.Amy Hempel is a master of the short story. With her inimitable compassion and ...

Readers will be inspired, amazed, and amused by these stories of faith — the 101 best stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library on faith, hope, miracles, and devotion.Filled with heartfelt true stories written by regular people, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Stories of Faith will amaze, inspire, and amuse readers. Its stories of prayers answered miraculously, amazing coincidences, rediscovered faith, and the serenity that comes from believing in a grea...

Although written in first person, this fourth volume of Haunted is a recounting of ghostly encounters from several of my friends. As with the other volumes, all stories are believed to be 100% true. Each story teller has been carefully questioned about any and all details pertaining to the story they had to tell. Unlike the other three volumes, there are no sweet little blue girls, or protective entities to be found among these frightening tales of diabolical occurrences. This is an adult ...

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People will encourage, inspire, and support readers through all types of difficult situations. Anyone dealing with financial troubles, illnesses, job woes, and/or grief will find this book helpful and uplifting.Tough times won’t last, but tough people will. Many people have lost money and many are losing their jobs, homes, or at least making cutbacks. Many others have faced life-changing natural disasters, such...

Miracles, answered prayers, cases of divine intervention—they happen every day—strengthening our faith, giving us hope, and proving that good things do happen to good people!Miracles are all around us—we just have to look to see them. These powerful stories will deepen your faith and give you hope that good things do happen to good people. From guardian angels to divine messengers, from miraculous healing to messages from heaven, from mysterious dreams that come tr...

For those who have suffered the loss of a family member or dear friend, it's easy to feel alone. This book assures you that others understand and empathize with the pain you are experiencing.Featuring stories of solace and peace from those who have displayed the courage to go on, these tenderhearted personal accounts provide a supportive shoulder to cry on during a time of need.They say only time can alleviate the pain of grieving. But this moving collection will help you c...

Rocky's book is written by his owner, Sue, who is a dog trainer and canine behaviourist. Sue offers training for people who have aggressive dogs, obedience training and agility training. She and Rocky wrote this book to reach a wider audience with their message. If you can understand why your dog does some of the crazy things it does then you'll be better prepared to give it a happy and fulfilling life.Haven't you ever wondered why dogs are obsessed with balls? Why they think your ...

In 1809, Simon-Rene and Monique Braille lived in a small town in France. The town of Coupvray was 25 miles (40 km) outside Paris.Life was good for the family. Simon worked as a harness maker and leatherer. He made many items out of leather, including harnesses and saddles for horses, leather slippers and shoes, and leather satchels. Simon was well known in the town, and his work supported his wife and three children, two girls and a boy.On January 4, 1809, the new year brough...