What guy doesn't need some pointers on how to be the man he wants to be? And we know that being a man is so much more than building a successful career and mastering the mechanics of daily life (like oil changes), those functional things are really important too. By addressing the basic, primal, and archetypal moments that all men experience, this book helps men become more invested in their passions, their families, their lives, and God.

Life's a lot more complex than it seems at first glance.Beneath the daily grind-beneath the stress, theachievements, the never-ending to-do lists-there'sa hidden world at play.This world's ancient, powerful, and not easy to explain. For morethan 75,000 years, humans have been crafting rituals, creatingsymbols, and spinning myths to tap into something bigger,something timeless. These rituals and myths hold universal truths,ones...

Parents want to be the best person they can for their children, but much of the time they may feel like giraffes on ice--clumsy, unprepared, and in imminent danger of going down. The good news is, our children don't need perfect parents. They need authentic, fully-hearted, relationally engaged parents who can mess up and move on more than parents who always get it right.In this freeing book, respected therapists and bestselling authors Stephen James and Chip Dodd invite parents to ...

This was more a book of Faerie Tales than one of Fairy Tales--instead of Cinderella-like maidens being rescued by princes and aided by fairy godmothers, there are the shi of Faery who mingle with the humans for mischief and pleasure, although often the humans manage both of those quite well on their own.Most of the tales deal with Fionn the son of Uail, and his life and times. They are well-written and witty, and captured my attention.The first story, though. The first stor...

Playing off the themes in the Caldecott Medal-winning children's book Where the Wild Things Are, this informative, practical, and encouraging guide will help parents guide boys down the path to healthy and authentic manhood. Wild Things addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual parts of a boy, written by two therapists who are currently engaged in clinical work with boys and their parents and who are also fathers raising five sons. Contains chapters such as “Sit St...

The third book and Stiffy is off on a daring exploration to the beach for the first time in his life... The mischievous little bear, and his friends and family have a fun filled day experiencing one of Australia's Gold Coast beaches... Fun stories suitable for 3-8 year old children, colourfully illustrated, for little ones that love to play...just like our lovable little character.

In book two, Stiffy Bear meets platypus and the rest of the teddies in his newly found family here in Australia... They all go on a picnic together plus lots more! This book begins a series of many exciting adventures with puzzles, colour-ins and sing-a-longs... Fun stories suitable for 3-8 year old children, colourfully illustrated, for little ones that love to play...just like our lovable little character.

"The Crock of Gold" is a novel by James Stephens, first published in 1912. This whimsical and philosophical work blends Irish folklore with modernist narrative techniques, creating a unique and enchanting tale. The story revolves around a philosophical pot of gold owned by the Leprechauns and the adventures that ensue when it is discovered by humans.The novel's protagonists are a Philosopher and his family, including his two curious daughters. Their lives intersect with a diverse c...

The adventures of 'Stiffy' the little orphan Teddy bear and his friends... Stiffy's story books are based on a true story.... He was found in a pile of unwanted things, rescued by the author and is now part of his family. The books were inspired by the character that Stiffy has.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the classic era of the cult BBC television series Doctor Who (1963-1996) is contained in the two volume set The Television Companion. Volume 2 covers the stories of Doctors four to eight, portrayed by Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy and Paul McGann.The essential companion for every trip you will ever take into the TV universe of classic Doctor Who.

What if the life you believe is yours… was written before you ever had a chance to choose it?From the moment we are born, our identities begin forming through the expectations of family, culture, religion, and society. These influences shape how we think, what we believe, and even how we see ourselves. Most people spend their lives inside this inherited structure without ever realizing it exists.The Inherited Cage explores the quiet architecture of...

Have you ever seen a ghost? Have you ever seen a ghost tremble? Well, it's not likely that you ever will. There is only one ghost in the world that I have ever heard of who is afraid of people. I'd be glad to tell you about him. But first, let me introduce you to Sebastian. Oh, Sebastian is not a ghost. No, no. Sebastian is quite alive—and quite a lively young boy.