Although each person's needs and style of grieving is unique, there are universal themes that can help all of us. The invitation offered in this new Elf-help book reaches across individual ways of grieving to help you move toward healing. The wisdom of author Lisa Irish will help you cultivate a spirit of gratitude for your lost loved one, as you renew the bonds of love and discover that the love you shared will always endure.

The most successful bandleader of the 1920s, Paul Whiteman was an entertainment icon who played a major role in the mainstreaming of jazz. Whiteman and his band premiered Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Duke Ellington acknowledged his achievements. His astonishing ear for talent vaulted a who’s who of artists toward prominence. But Whiteman’s oversized presence eclipsed Black jazz musicians while his middlebrow music prompted later generations to jettison him from jazz history.W. Anth...

TRUTH, LIES & ALZHEIMER'S Its Secret Faces is a concise guide to navigating the heartbreaking challenges of having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.Through a rich trove of stories culled from her years in the eldercare industry, author Lisa Skinner offers insight into the difficult questions families face, including:- How do I respond to a loved one's false belief?- Am I abandoning my parent if I place them in the care of pr...

For those who have trouble letting go, for those who struggle to reconcile themselves to life's brokeness, here is a delightful, inspiring, liberating guide to spiritual and psychological wellness and serenity!

ECONOMIC RECOVERY BEGINS WHEN JOY IS GREATER THAN FEARWhen the world stopped in March 2020 due to the Covid -19 virus, fear ruled the day. We think we know the story - we lived it. Yet, when you peel it back, there's so much more. Through the prism of joy, the untold business lessons from the pandemic will prepare us for the challenges we face today.The Business of Joy is not a self-help book; it is grounded in over 55,000 consumer interviews and countless ...

Synopsis: In this thought-provoking critique on Christianity, the author, a Christian herself, seeks to address pressing issues within the faith while preserving its relevance and integrity. She highlights the dangers of conservative dogma that veer away from the core teachings of Jesus, challenging her readers to a more nuance understanding of spirituality. By dissecting the root causes of spiritual stagnation, particularly the pitfalls of extremist thinking, the author illuminat...

The stages of life are like the courses of a fine meal and there are nutrients people need during each course for growth and development. When someone doesn't get the proper nourishment, it can negatively impact the way they respond to life and relationships.As you read through this book and engage in the exercises included after each chapter, you should have a sense of how earlier stages of your life contribute to how you respond and make decisions as an adult. When you receive he...

This book brings awareness to students, parents, and leaders of the educationalsystem. Student Justice is what collaborates the influence of higher-level thinkingand social growth. This text regards the importance of elevation for classroomparticipation for all involved, with a special emphasis on minority groups and low-levellearners. Soul Searching education is derived from the purpose of sharing the heart-beat and passion that we, as educators, ha...

Anger can be a painful and powerful emotion that leaves you feeling helpless, defeated and immobile. Here, in clear and compelling language, is a concise guide to dealing effectively with anger.

The purpose of parenthood is to nurture children, so that someday they can fly solo. Yet an "empty nest" can cause confusing emotions for parents. While this juncture can bring on sadness and loneliness, it can also signal newfound freedom and fulfillment. This book is designed to help "empty nesters" recognize the gift that their children and families continue to be while helping them move forward with life, filled with renewed purpose, a sense of fun, and an open spirit.

"This is an excellent text. I particularly liked how the authors share examples of critical literacy throughout the book, especially with digital and multimedia texts."—Peter McDermott, The Sage Colleges"Through realistic discussion of how text shapes us and is shaped by us, Critical Literacy provides pre- and in-service teachers with concrete ways to engage in critical literacy practices with children from elementary through high school."—...

Bugayong hopes to inspire readers of her book to enlarge their perception of God by viewing him as a synthesis of the essential truths from all the major religions, including Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. The years between 800 and 200 B.C. were the cradle from which the beginnings of our modern, religious ideas sprung forth. God had burst onto the scene, revealing himself to specific people in various parts of the world. This book assumes that all of these r...