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Book Synopsis'Life, like a poem, is a series of choices' In her long-awaited debut memoir, You Could Make This Place Beautiful, award-winning poet Maggie Smith explores in lyrical vignettes the end of her marriage and the beginning of a surprising new life. With the spirit of reflection and empathy she's known for, Smith interweaves snapshots of a life with meditations on secrets, anger, forgiveness and narrative itself. It is a story about a mother's fierce and constant love for her children, and a woman's love and regard for herself. Above all, this memoir is an argument for possibility. Smith reveals how, in the aftermath of loss, we can discover our power and make something new. Something beautiful.Trade ReviewThis book is extraordinary -- ANN PATCHETTThis is a memoir of a woman who recommits to herself after heartbreak, but it's also a meditation on patriarchal power dynamics, a mother's love for her children and what that means in today's world and how to bet on yourself, even and especially when we're told not to. A balm for the soul and a rallying cry for the heart. * * Good Housekeeping * *A composite of creativity, motherhood and determination * * New York Times * *Rich in nuance and unrelenting in its honesty, Smith's memoir is a bittersweet study in both grief and joy * * TIME * *[A] meditation on what it means to be a modern woman, this is as beautiful and lyrical as they come * * Red * *Reminds you that you can [ . . . ] survive deep loss, sink into life's deep beauty, and constantly, constantly make yourself new -- GLENNON DOYLEA poet's memoir . . . [Smith] has an uncanny ability to boil down giant ideas into tiny, dense sentences that are both playful and heartbreaking * * SHONDALAND * *Smith turns to prose to chronicle the end of her marriage and the hard, beautiful work of loving and valuing herself * * PEOPLE * *Smith confronts our collective desire for a clean narrative. You Could Make This Place Beautiful shows a writer wondering why we use the narrative vocabulary we have to make sense of life's ups and downs. Smith breaks the fourth wall constantly in her memoir, calling out the real-life moments that feel too on the nose, evaluating the fallout of her husband's infidelity * * Vanity Fair * *In this lightning bolt of a debut memoir, Maggie Smith gives us the truth of healing in form as much as story: getting through is no pretty, linear narrative. It's one chapter forward and five chapters back. You Could Make This Place Beautiful gave me back a part of myself I thought was gone for good: the knowledge that beauty isn't something out there to find. It's in us -- MEGAN STIELSTRA, author of THE WRONG WAY TO SAVE YOUR LIFEYou Could Make This Place Beautiful is a sparklingly brilliant memoir-in-vignettes that only Maggie Smith could write. Yet this is a book for everyone - who among us has never had our world upended by the loss of a relationship? Maggie Smith's powerful mastery of language, and amazing ability to portray life in all its rich messiness, is on full display in this bold, brutally candid, and yes, beautiful, book -- ISAAC FITZGERALD, New York Times bestselling author of DIRTBAG, MASSACHUSETTSA beautiful book . . . stunning * * Oprah Daily * *Beautifully written . . . Smith should be just as celebrated for her prose * * Town and Country * *Listen, you may not need me to tell you what you already know about the shining star that is Maggie Smith, but you can certainly add me to the chorus of those singing her praises about You Could Make This Place Beautiful. Among her singular gifts as a writer are the way she swiftly brings her poetry to her prose; her willingness to show up to the page with aspirational levels of vulnerability, grace and joy; and a clarity of heart amid the heartbreak that together makes this a moving and gorgeous must read -- ELIZABETH CRANE, author of THIS STORY WILL CHANGEThis book is a gift -- LESLIE JAMISON, author of THE EMPATHY EXAMSWhen personal tragedy strikes us, first we have to survive, then we have to begin healing. This exquisite book will help you do both. Reading Smith's memoir, I laughed and gasped and ugly-cried and somehow began to process ten years of my own pent-up, frozen grief. This book is nothing less than a cathartic miracle -- ALISSA NUTTING, author of MADE FOR LOVE

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Book SynopsisDo Fly invites readers to discover their true path in life and follow it with purpose. Featuring advice on discovering hidden passions, picking a mentor, cultivating an optimistic and resilient mindset, and identifying personal strengths, these pages are a rousing call to build a life that is personally and professionally rewarding.

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Book SynopsisThe creative life is not easy. From the outside it can seem romantic and exciting, but in fact it is a unique journey filled with doubts and dreams and complex challenges that most people never imagine. From the obvious issues of making a living and dealing with rejection, to more rarified questions like how to know when a work is finished and the delicate balance between inspiration and craft, the creative artist - whether writer, painter, actor, or dancer - lives in a world of profound questions and subtle choices.The Artist's Journey takes you into this world with an emotional honesty that few books offer. At once practical and spiritual, it is a rare exploration of the inner landscape of the artistic experience and an essential guidebook to the artist's journey, for creative artists in all fields, whether young or old, accomplished or just beginning.Trade ReviewHelpful, deceptively simple, straight-shooting, celebratory -- MARGARET ATWOODWith a poet's grace and a craftsman's precision, Kent Nerburn has written a powerful and deeply moving meditation on what it means to live the life of an artist - and, ultimately, what it means to be human. The Artist's Journey might be the most inspiring book you'll read all year -- DANIEL PINKKent Nerburn's understanding of the transcendent nature of the creative process is vividly on display in his uplifting new book. His enthusiasm is contagious. Tune into his wise words and make something beautiful -- RICK RUBINA master teacher with the most generous heart, filled with lifetimes of wisdom -- DARREN ARONOFSKYA tender and beautifully written guide for anyone working in the arts . . . [a] little gem of a book * * The Wee Review * *Like Paulo Coelho, Nerburn takes on a spiritual grandfather role. [This] encouraging piece of text . . . hinges onwell-researched, inspirational quotes from great artists. Sometimes that is what we all need . . . If you're in need of a creative pick-me-up, cherish this * * DJ Mag * *A rare invocation of pure spirit. I loved it like an old song -- ANDREW O'HAGAN on NEITHER WOLF NOR DOGA book of revelation . . . a true-life fable and a provocative call -- ROBERT PLANT on NEITHER WOLF NOR DOGKent Nerburn reveals to us that which lies beyond the surface appearance of reality. His writings are permeated by stillness. In a world gone astray, they are of inestimable value -- ECKHART TOLLE, author of The Power of Now on NEITHER WOLF NOR DOG

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Book SynopsisDiscover the art of silenceIn our day-to-day lives, most of us are absolutely bombarded by sound and visual stimuli. We lurch from one activity to the next feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Messages from media, advertising and popular culture tell us that having more will help us find happiness, yet instead we feel overloaded and burnt out.The Art of Silence offers us an antidote.It explores how we can use silence as a strategy for living well; a guiding principle to help us reign in our chaotic lifestyles and redress the balance of this crazy, noisy world that we live in. It can give us the space we need to allow our bodies and minds to relax and become the healthy, wholesome individuals we want to be.The Art of Silence explores three ways that we can harness the power of silence and bring more of it into our lives. It considers how we can take practical steps to quiet our environments and timetables; how we can cultivate peacefuTrade ReviewAn interesting reshaping of the idea of quiet and calm. Silence is golden - Evening Standard

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Book SynopsisLicensed therapist and respected mental health writer Dr. Kathleen Smith offers a smart, practical antidote to our anxiety-ridden times. Everything Isn't Terrible is an informative, and fun guide - featuring a healthy dose of humor - for people who want to become beacons of calmness in our anxious world. Like Sarah Knight's "No F*cks Given" guides and You Are a Badass, Everything Isn't Terrible will inspire readers to confront their anxious selves, take charge of their anxiety, and increase their own capacity to choose how they respond to it. Comprised of short chapters containing anecdotal examples from Smith's personal experience as well as those of her clients, in addition to engaging, actionable exercises for readers, Everything Isn't Terrible will give anyone suffering from anxiety all the tools they need to finally be calm. Ultimately, living a calmer, less anxious life is possible, and with this book Smith will show you how to do it.Trade ReviewThe perfect blend of hard science and warm wit that helps you understand where your anxiety comes from and then manage the fallout -- Sarah Knight * New York Times bestselling author of Calm the F*ck Down *Great news, high-functioning anxious people: relief has arrived! Kathleen Smith offers as much wisdom, candour, and helpful homework as you'd get in several therapy sessions - making this book not only a joy but a great deal -- Mary Laura Philpott, bestselling author of * I Miss You When I Blink *

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Book SynopsisA self-care guidebook full of activities for Black men everywhere pursuing joy, creating connections, confronting racism, and working through intergenerational trauma.Black men desperately need care and restoration. But what does that restoration look like when you’re a Black man in today’s world? How do you take care of your mental health when men who look like you die at the hands of police? How do you find peace and refuge when you’re not sure how to keep up with your partner? Or navigate a challenging workplace? While scrolling through social media feeds, you may feel like you don’t have access to wellness like women do. But Black men need a space for self-care too. In Self-Care for Black Men, you will find practical answers to your questions. This book contains self-care strategies that address some of the most common issues Black men face, such as dealing with racism, navigating prejudice in the workplace, managing romantic relationships, and working through intergenerational trauma. This is your guide to wellness and self-discovery written specifically for Black men. There will opportunities to learn new skills to manage your mental health, as well as do more deep reflection on your own terms. It’s time to take your health firmly within your own hands and Self-Care for Black Men will help you do that.Trade Review"This book is a lighthouse for self-discovery and personal development...an inspiring statement on resiliency and empowerment." —FeelingGoodforAll, Medium"What makes this book different from many self-help manuals is that Caraballo sees turning toward community as key to self-care for Black men." —Greater Good Magazine"Self-Care for Black Men is so important...designed to help Black men manage their mental health." —The Root“Jor-El masterfully captures in one place healing practices that long have been missing to help Black men absorb the healing that is necessary for their individual and collective wellness and liberation. He weaves in a multitude of indispensable self-care practices with relatable perspectives, making this a groundbreaking and timely go-to manual for Black men’s holistic healing.” —Dr. Mariel Buqué, licensed trauma psychologist and author of Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma

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Book Synopsis??Written without ?yoga jargon,? Feeling Happy explores the nature of happiness as a basic human capacity?and illuminates how suffering, imbalanced emotion, and confusion can cast a veil over one?s ability to truly feel happy. What is the fully embodied experience of happiness, and is there any way for it to last? Feeling Happy helps you explore what happiness is and offers practical steps toward cultivating happiness as a deep, embodied expression of life and connection to others.Using familiar examples from everyday life, traditional understanding of one?s search for happiness, stories, and humor, Freeman and Taylor demonstrate how to find your way back home to the essence of who you are, and the direct experience of what it feels like to be truly happy.The book offers 24 accessible practices?meditations, simple movements, and breathing exercises?along with 22 black-and-white illustrative photos as guides along the path toward fully embodying happiness. These practices together with insight into the nature of being, will allow you to wake up and integrate the physical body, heart, and mind through the breath so that even in difficult times, compassion, equanimity, and happiness can emerge.Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor draw from their years of experience practicing and teaching yoga, meditation and the philosophical interfacing of yoga and Buddhism to explore what happiness is and to offer practical steps toward cultivating happiness as a deep, embodied expression of life. They offer insight into the nature of happiness as a basic human capacity?and illuminate how suffering, imbalanced emotion, and confusion can cast a veil over one?s ability to truly feel happy.Some of the practices included: Focusing and calming the mind Observing and engaging the breath as a guide Working with difficulty and vulnerability Keeping a tender and open heart Building authenticity and presence Attuning to yourself and to others Cultivating kindness and compassion in complex times And more

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Book SynopsisSporting a brand new illustrated cover, The Happiness Code is a book to treasure and to learn from.Bestselling author and happiness expert Domonique Bertolucci believes that being happy is not a privilege – it is something everyone deserves. Building on the idea that happiness is a choice we make every day, Domonique unlocks the secret to enduring happiness in The Happiness Code with her Ten Keys: take charge, let it go, live for now, expect the best, back yourself, get out of the way, be grateful, give all you can, keep it up and be brave. Each Key is discussed individually in its own chapter, with real-life examples to illustrate how to apply them in our day-to-day lives.Take hold of the Keys within The Happiness Code and be prepared for lasting happiness.

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Book SynopsisTo be human is to be in relationships. We can't survive without them but it's in relationships that we can so easily get unravelled. Some relationships just seem to do us in. Either we feel like we lose ourselves or feel burnt out from futile efforts to make things right for another. In our relationships we can experience the very best of ourselves and the very worst.The message of Growing Yourself Up is that you can't separate understanding the individual from understanding relationships. All of life's relationships are integral to increasing self-awareness and maturity. And it's not necessarily the comfortable relationships that promote personal growth. In this 2nd edition of the bestselling book, Jenny examines how to help others without fostering dependency, and how to determine what kind of help you or others want from therapists. This is in response to the many lay and professional people who have found this book valuable personally and want to know how to help others grow.Drawing from Bowen family systems theory, the book takes you on a journey through each stage of life to see predictable patterns of relationships and to show how to use this knowledge to make purposeful adjustments in yourself; as well as lending a mature helping hand to others. The result is a sturdier self, sturdier relationships and a refreshing new way to view life's challenges and opportunities.

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Book SynopsisWith charming illustrations throughout, the journal is a lovely gift and a wonderful pick-me-up.

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Book SynopsisExposing the self-help myths that make us all more miserable. This is what your psychologist would really tell youif he thought you could handle it!   This is the kick up the backside the self-help genre needs: an intelligent, provocative and thought-provoking expose of the modern myths that we're told make us happier, but in reality screw us up.   Clinical psychologist, Dr Stephen Briers shines a light into the dark corners of self-help and explodes the myths, false hopes, quack philosophies and unrealistic expectations it routinely advocates. It is a refreshing antidote to the `same old same old' approaches, offering a radical re-think of the way we approach problems in our lives, offering empowering new perspectives and expert advice on avoiding the biggest life traps. Dr Briers questions the perceived wisdom, shakes up the status quo, and encourages us to think again.  Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction: what’s so wrong with popular psychology anyway? Myth 1 The root of all your problems is low self-esteem Myth 2 Let your feelings out! Myth 3 Emotional intelligence is what really counts Myth 4 Let your goals power you towards success! Myth 5 No one can make you feel anything Myth 6 Think positive and be a winner! Myth 7 We need to talk… Myth 8 Whatever your problem, CBT is the answer Myth 9 You can never be too assertive Myth 10 Men and women live on different planets Myth 11 Your inner child needs a hug Myth 12 You can learn to do anything you want Myth 13 You’d better get yourself sorted Myth 14 You are stronger than you know Myth 15 You are a master of the universe! Myth 16 There is no failure, only feedback Myth 17 It’s all your parents’ fault Myth 18 You can heal your body Myth 19 You are in control of your life Myth 20 Married bliss: a matter of give and take Myth 21 Discover the real you! Myth 22 Make every second count Myth 23 We must all strive to be happy Epilogue References Bibliography

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Book SynopsisBrain researchers have in recent years discovered the vast, untapped potential of the brain''s little-used, right hemisphere. Art therapist, Lucia Capacchione, discovered that our nondominant hand is a direct channel to that potential. Her research and fieldwork with people using their "other hand" provides the raw material for this classic, first published in 1988. In workshops and private sessions, Lucia has worked with thousands of people, employing these techniques to help them become more creative, expressive and intuitive in their day-to-day lives and, also, experience improved health and greater fulfilment in their relationships.Lucia will show you how to:Channel the deep inner wisdom of your True SelfChange negative attitudes about yourselfUnlock creativityUncover hidden artistic abilitiesHeal your relationshipsThrough various drawing and writing exercises, Lucia Capacchione hopes you will discover the power that lies hidden in your other hand. The techniques will help you explore and understand your thoughts and feelings on a completely different level and reconnect with a sense of playfulness you may have left behind in childhood.

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Book SynopsisThe philosophy of Epictetus, a freed slave in the Roman Empire, has been profoundly influential on Western thought: it offers not only stimulating ideas but practical guidance in living one''s life. A. A. Long, a leading scholar of later ancient philosophy, gives the definitive presentation of the thought of Epictetus for a broad readership. Long''s fresh and vivid translations of a selection of the best of Epictetus'' discourses show that his ideas are as valuable and striking today as they were amost two thousand years ago. The translations are organized thematically within the framework of an authoritative introduction and commentary, which offer a way into this world for those new to it, and illuminating interpretations for those who already know it. Epictetus is known as one of the great Stoic thinkers. But he took the life and conversation of Socrates as his educational model. His Socratic allegiance, scarcely examined before, is a major theme of this ground-breaking book. Long shows how Epictetus offered his students a way of life premised on the values of personal autonomy and integrity. Never a sermonizer, Epictetus engages his students in brilliantly challenging dialogue; Long offers the first accessible study of his argumentative and rhetorical methods. This is a book for anyone interested in what we can learn from ancient philosophy about how to live our lives.Trade ReviewThis book is a tour de force, encapsulating a profound reading of a major source for Stoic ethics within the framework of a highly accessible introduction. The full significance of Long's powerful hypothesis about Socratic basis of Epictetus' version of the Stoic project and about the nature of Epictetus' originality will provide material for scholarly debate for many years. Long has also underlined how this work of Roman Stoic practical ethics can speak to our thought-world as powerfully as it has spoken to previous eras of Western culture. * Christopher Gill, Archiv fur Geschichte der Philosophie *Table of ContentsIntroduction ; 1. Epictetus in his Time and Place ; 2. The Discourses ; 3. The Socratic Paradigm ; 4. Philosophy and Pedagogy ; 5. Reading Epictetus ; 6. Natures: Divine, Human, Animal ; 7. From Theology to Ethics ; 8. Autonomy and Integrity ; 9. Appropriate Actions and Feelings ; Epilogue: The afterlife of Epictetus ; Glossary ; Who's Who: Stoics and Others ; Index of passages/general index

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Book SynopsisOpen, honest and upbeat, this book gives personal insight into both the ups and downs of an Asperger relationship. Seeking to challenge the bad press that people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) get as partners, Sarah and Keith tell their story of how they are making it work - and also how they got it wrong - with disarming frankness and humour.When Sarah and Keith met in 2003 neither knew much about Asperger Syndrome. Sarah thought Keith was `weird' and couldn't work out why; and Keith thought Sarah was obsessed with diagnosing him with something-or-other. Difficulties ensued that brought the relationship to an end. Slowly, however, they each built up their knowledge of AS and in the meantime developed a mutual understanding, mutual acceptance and a desire to be together again.This personal account is supplemented with professional knowledge and anecdotes gained from Sarah's work with adults with AS - a career which started as a result of her experiences with Keith. She swears that she didn't take her work home with her! It is inspiring reading for couples in Asperger relationships as well as for counselling professionals.Trade ReviewAsperger Syndrome - A Love Story is one of those lovely treats, a book one should read for work and personal development but can't put down. I quickly became absorbed by the story of Keith who has Asperger's Syndrome and Sarah who does not. The book is beautifully collaborative as it alternates from paragraphs written on a topic by Sarah from her perspective and Keith from his. This approach works well combined with the authors' warmth and honesty... Sarah and Keith have done more than achieve a relationship and challenge stereotypes. They have also made a really positive contribution to the resources on Asperger's by identifying the things that helped them. Their story is one that will inspire, give hope and a sense of solidarity to those with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, their partners and those supporting them. It might also come in quite handy for some non-Asperger relationships who struggle to see the point of view of the opposite gender. -- Journal of Family TherapyAsperger Syndrome: A Love Story was written to provide both insight into the thinking of each partner in an unconventional relationship, and constructive strategies to lead to a more satisfying relationship for both parties...The reader very quickly appreciates the difficulties faced by Sarah and Keith and their biography of their relationship is engaging, informative and encouraging. -- From the Foreword by Tony Attwood, author of The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and ProfessionalsA personal insight into a relationship where one partner has AS, but this was only slowly discovered and understood. -- Current Awareness ServicesI have worked with couples where one is affected by Asperger syndrome for over ten years; reading this book was like being an observer of a world I am very familiar with. Any woman who has loved a man with Asperger syndrome will relate to this book and find her own experiences totally validated. This book offers hope and encouragement to both partners in an Asperger relationship; it is realistic, unbiased and heart-warming. I recommend this book to all who wish to develop an understanding of the effect that both having and living with Asperger syndrome can have upon a relationship. -- Maxine Aston, author of Aspergers in Love and The Other Half of Asperger SyndromeAnyone whose partner has AS will find it extremely valuable as a source of ideas and information to build a relationship based on their partner's strenghts rather than on social expectations of how relationships should be. -- Clinical Psychology ForumThis is the first time that such a frank account has been written and should be seen as a must read for anyone wishing to understand what it's like, not only having Aspergers, but also living with someone that has it. -- bfkbooks.comTable of ContentsForeword. Preface. Introduction - Setting The Scene 1. How Did I Get Here? 2. Diagnosis 3. Relationship Mk I - Who Is This Weirdo/Crazy Woman? 4. The End of the Beginning - Splitting Up 5.Relationship Mk II - Not so Weird/Crazy After All 6. Practicalities 7. Speaking Asperger as a Second Language. 8. The World According to Keith. 9. Change, Certainty and Cantankerousness. 10. Communication. 11. Pay-offs, Sad Days and Thoughts. 12. Conclusion. References. Resources.

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Book SynopsisMax Eggert is a psychologist and author of numerous books including, Perfect Interview Answers (Random House, 2006), Body Language at Work (MPB, 2010) and Brilliant Body Language (Prentice Hall Life, 2010).Table of ContentsAbout the author Acknowledgements Before you begin The way this text works Introduction: first things first 1 The makings of brilliant personal development 2 Two things you might need ... and a warning PART 1 Getting started 3 Luck or effort? 4 Discovering you 5 Discovering your core beliefs 6 Discovering your values 7 Discovering your strengths 8 Developing your vision 9 Developing your mission 10 Developing and achieving your goals 11 Developing your motivation 12 Gaining support PART 2 Getting development fit 13 Achieving self-esteem 14 Achieving self-confidence 15 Achieving success out of failure 16 Achieving assertiveness 17 Dealing with change 18 Achieving relaxation (and reducing stress) PART 3 Understanding people 19 Understanding other people 20 Body language and rapport 21 Building your network Final words Index

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Book SynopsisBring your home out of the mess it’s in and learn how to keep it under control.

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Book SynopsisNew colorful card deck from NYT bestselling spiritual guru, based on her top-selling Spirit Junkie book.52 energetically charged cards featuring beautiful watercolor illustrations and empowering messages to provide divine guidance, inspiration, and support as you strengthen your spiritual connection.A Spirit Junkie is someone who fully embraces their unique gifts and uses them to be a force for good in the world. When we love and accept ourselves, we shine brightly-and that energy radiates outward, encouraging others to do the same.These cards will guide and uplift you on your journey to living an inspired life. Let them support you as you release old fears and patterns, step into your power, and choose love. Each message brings you back to the truth: that you can find grace in every challenge, that miracles are available to you in every moment, and that you already have within you everything you need to shine.When we honor ou

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about self-care—especially for Capricorn! Take Time for You, Capricorn! It’s me time—powered by the zodiac! Welcome star-powered strength and cosmic relief into your life with The Little Book of Self-Care for Capricorn. While Capricorn is often serious and driven, this book truly puts you first. Let the stars be your guide as you learn just how important astrology is to your self-care routine. Discover more about your sign and your ruling element, earth, and then find the perfect set of self-care ideas and activities for you. From climbing a mountain to hosting a family dinner, you will find more than one hundred ways to heal your mind, body, and active spirit. It’s stellar self-care especially for you, Capricorn!

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Book SynopsisAre you searching for deeper meaning and purpose in your life? Do you sense that you have an inner wisdom that can be a guiding force for you, yet wonder how to connect with that intuitive self? How do you know which inner voices to listen to?For over thirty years, Shakti Gawain has helped readers address these questions. Living in the Light has given literally millions of people clear and gentle guidance to create a new way of life — one in which we listen to our intuition and rely on it as a guiding force. The key lies in bringing the light of our awareness to every aspect of ourselves, including our disowned energies — our shadow side.With great insight and clarity, Shakti shows us the transformative power of bringing awareness to every part of ourselves. Simple yet powerful exercises on subjects including creativity, relationships, parenting, health, money, and transforming the world help us put these teachings to practical use in our daily lives.Living in the Light is a comprehensive map to growth, fulfillment, and consciousness. As we grapple with personal, national, and global challenges on many fronts, this classic work is timelier than ever.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully designed introduction to the Japanese concept of 'Kaizen' - the art of self-improvement. Kaizen is a term that has long been used in the business world to emphasise constant development and transformation. But Kaizen has the power to transform all areas of life. Learn how even the smallest steps can help us to form new habits, build confidence and break down our in-built resistance to life's challenges. Rooted in 2,000 year old wisdom, Kaizen reinforces the benefits positive change, one step at a time. With over 70 simple prompts and exercises to help you improve your health, relationships and wellbeing or save money and excel at work, everything you need to know to utilise Kaizen every day is here.

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Book SynopsisFind your unique energy type and harness it for success and fulfillment with Your Human Design.  Wondering what your life purpose is? What you are here to do? How to work, play, and relate to others with maximum ease? It is all in your Human Design! Human Design is a revolutionary system for self-understanding comprising wisdom from Western astrology, the chakra system, I Ching, the Kabbalah tree of life, and facets of modern quantum mechanics, biochemistry, and astronomy. This incredibly powerful modality reveals with great specificity how each human being has different natural talents, a unique life purpose, and a specific mode of operating that aligns them to their true nature. It also provides you with practical strategies for navigating your unique life path with authenticity, ease, and success. Written by the creators of the popular DayLuna Human Design Podcast, this guide presents Human Design inTrade Review“I highly recommend this easy-to-follow guide to anyone beginning their Human Design journey! Shayna and Dana have a powerful ability to take this complex system and make it digestible, so you can immediately apply this wisdom to your life." * Sahara Rose, Host of the Highest Self podcast and bestselling author of Discover Your Dharma *“Your Human Design is a GPS to guide you to your highest potential. Shayna and Dana have written an accessible, step-by-step guide for anyone seeking to build a more authentic, aligned, and satisfying life!” * Terri Cole, Psychotherapist, and author of the bestselling book Boundary Boss *Table of ContentsContents Introduction 5 CHAPTER 1: Everything Is Energy, Including You CHAPTER 2: What Is Human Design? CHAPTER 3: The Five Types CHAPTER 4: The Eight Authorities CHAPTER 5: Combining Strategy and Authority CHAPTER 6: Deeper Dive: Centers CHAPTER 7: Deeper Dive: Profiles CHAPTER 8: Deeper Dive: Channels and Gates CHAPTER 9: Deeper Dive: Cross of Incarnation CHAPTER 10: Tying It All Together About the Authors Index

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Book SynopsisA major revision of the classic divorce prevention book, with up-to-date research and inclusive content Fighting for Your Marriage is based on the widely acclaimed PREP approach (Prevention and Relationship Education Program). Research has found that couples who use these strategies can handle conflict more constructively, protect their happiness, and reduce the odds of breaking up. Based on more than 40 years of evidence, this book shows couples how to talk more and fight less, protect their friendship, and keep the fun alive. You''ll learn what it takes to have a more intimate, sensual relationship and how to clarify and act on priorities. The 4th Edition has been substantially updated with advice for couples from a wide range of backgrounds and types who are interested in lasting love. The authors have included a wealth of techniques and down-to-earth guidance for all couples who seek to promote greater connection and pleasure in their long-term relationships.

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Book Synopsis'Tells you how to duck and dive when the unexpected surprises are incoming fast and hard.' RUBY WAX'Fascinating...packed full of practical advice on how to help you survive and thrive in an uncertain world.' MICHAEL MOSLEYDiscover how expanding and improving your mental agility can transform your life, bolster your resilience, and foster success.There is no one-size-fits-all solution to achieving your goals. But those who navigate life and its challenges most successfully all have something in common: they know how, and when, to switch between different approaches. In other words, they have mental agility.Professor Elaine Fox, a world-leading psychologist and performance coach has witnessed this time and again. In Switchcraft, she draws on 25 years of scientific research and coaching experience to develop a step-by-step guide to nurturing the skills you need to come out on top in an increasingly complex and uncertain world.'This book provides straightforward valuable tools and processes for people who have their own hurdles to overcome.' Sally Gunnell OBEOlympic Gold Medalist'Full of important insights...She shows how adopting a few key skills can transform your life in profound ways.' Mark WilliamsProfessor Emeritus of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford

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Book Synopsis“We all live memorable lives––sometimes we just need a little Spark to remember.” - Atticus Use this journal on the days when you’re feeling sad, nostalgic, and reflective to make yourself feel warm, powerful, grateful, and content. Use this journal to remember all you’ve accomplished, all the places you’ve travelled, all the people you’ve loved. Use this journal to honour and cherish the life you live. Spark is a journal designed to remind us of the beauty our lives hold. Bestselling poet Atticus shows us all how to rekindle the light within––and that starts by taking a moment and writing a sentence. Engaging prompts, a wealth of writing space, and original inspirational poems sprinkled throughout create an illuminating journal you’ll find yourself using daily.

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Book SynopsisEach moment that you''re given is a precious gift from God. You can choose to have a thankful attitude and live each moment full of joy, simply because God is good. In The Power of Thank You, renowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer encourages us to take a look at ourselves and the importance of being thankful.Living life with a heart of gratitude for who God is and what He has done lifts your burdens and allows you to see everything in a different light. Regularly giving thanks to God not only helps you fully realize how He''s working in your life, it gives you a new perspective-your mind is renewed, your attitude is improved, and you''re filled with joy.Things will certainly happen to you that don''t seem fair, and it''s much easier to make excuses and feel sorry for yourself. Keep saying, I trust You, God, and I believe You will work it all out for my good. If you find The Power of Thank You in every situation, truly believing thTrade Review'Meyer uses heartfelt, personal examples and biblical stories to encourage choices that will result in a life lived to its fullest.' * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisWorking with the power of crystals is all about intention, and crystals can change your life. Anyone can benefit from inviting crystals into their lives, and this accessible and friendly book will help you channel the energies of each crystal, whether you have a hundred crystals, or just one!   Discover the powerful, healing and nurturing properties of 150 different crystals, and learn which ones are best to help you in a range of scenarios. Learn which crystals work best for a specific purpose and WHY, and empower yourself to nurture your wellbeing every day with crystals.   Organised by theme, learn which crystals you can use for:   spiritual wellbeing – use crystals to manifest abundant love, gratitude, and creativity physical wellbeing – use crystals to encourage better sleep, aid relaxation, and promote good dreams unblocking your chakras – Trade Review"From rose quartz for self-love and self-care, to amethyst for tranquility and relaxation, there's a crystal to meet all your wellbeing needs and Practical Crystals: Crystals for Holistic Wellbeing is your instructive, inspiring, and comprehensive guide to selecting and using them." * Midwest Book Review *

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Book SynopsisReal-life applications of Aikido for self-transformation, conflict resolution, and joy. In addition to the physical practice, the modern martial art of Aikido also offers profound principles for transforming interpersonal conflict into peaceful interaction. Illuminating the inner philosophical and practical aspects of Aikido, forty-seven-year Aikido practitioner and 6th-degree blackbelt Susan Perry, Ph.D., uses personal stories of joy, achievement, and hardship to demonstrate real-life applications of the transformational principles of Aikido. She introduces what Aikido is and where it comes from, providing a brief biography of its founder, Morihei Ueshiba. She explains in detail how Aikido helped her resolve difficulties at work, as a student, and as a teacher/sensei. Through each story shared, the author offers a glimpse of the beginner’s mind in action, the key to changing even the violent energy of an attack into peaceful interaction.

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Book SynopsisDiscover insightful guidance, tools and techniques to become a skilled writer and learn how to share your work with the world.How do you sustain your ideas and overcome self-doubt in your talents? How do you transmit your ideas so that the world will take notice? What techniques can you use to create discipline and make your writing sessions a joy?We live in exciting times: anyone with an idea can reach a worldwide audience, but how do you separate yourself from the thousands competing to be heard? This is a warm, comforting guide to stepping into your new life as an empowered author. You'll learn how to generate more ideas, build confidence in your writing and take your manuscript to completion.Studies have shown it takes just 21 days to establish a new habit. If there's a skill you've always wanted to take advantage of, the answer is only a few weeks away with Hay House’s 21 Days series.

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Book SynopsisAn instant New York Times bestseller Beloved wellness author and teacher Alexandra Elle shares this practical and empowering guide to self-healing. In How We Heal , bestselling author Alexandra Elle offers a life-changing invitation to heal yourself and reclaim your peace. In these pages, readers will discover essential techniques for self-healing, including journaling rituals to cultivate innate strength, accessible tools for processing difficult emotions, and restorative meditations to ease the mind. Alex Elle elegantly weaves together themes like self-healing, mindfulness, inner child work, and boundary setting and presents the reader with easy-to-follow practices that have changed her life and the lives of the thousands of people she has taught. Her 4-part framework for healing will appeal to anyone who wants a clear process, while the compelling personal stories leave the reader feeling connected and ready to begin again. Complementing the practices are powerful insights from Alex Elle's own journey of self-discovery using writing to heal, plus remarkable stories of healing from a range of luminary voices, including Nedra Tawwab, Morgan Harper Nichols, Dr. Thema Bryant, Barb Schmidt, and many more. Brimming with encouragement and delivered with Alex Elle's signature warmth and candor, How We Heal is a must-have companion for anyone that wants to unlock their inner wisdom and confidence to heal on their own.

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Book SynopsisConnect to your deepest self with this illustrated guided journal that uses daily oracle card readings in a 40-day process toward profound personal growth.Write, reflect, and create as you discover the power of oracle cards for personal growth and for reclaiming your magical connection to the universe.International best-selling author Colette Baron-Reid guides you through all you need to know about choosing and using oracle cards, and how they facilitate your dialogue with the universe. The elegantly illustrated guided journal offers a 40-day process based on daily oracle card readings to facilitate your personal growth and search for meaning. In the end, you will find your relationship to the universe strengthened, achieve greater access to the hidden realms, and deepen your own self-knowledge.

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Book SynopsisAre you addicted to your phone? Do you find yourself engaging online but unengaged at home with the people right in front of you? Do you spend hours scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, newsfeeds, and YouTube videos? Have your devices become divisive--dividing you from family and friends and, most importantly, God? What would happen if you took some time to fast from social media in order to get social with God and others once more?In the pattern of her popular 40-Day Sugar Fast, Wendy Speake offers you The 40-Day Social Media Fast. This 'screen sabbatical' is designed to help you become fully conscious of your dependence on social media so you can purposefully unplug from screens and plug into real life with the help of a very real God. Take a break from everyone and everything you follow online. Disconnect in order to reconnect with the only One who said 'follow me.'

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Book SynopsisA proven-effective CBT approach to help you break the cycle of repetitive negative thinkingIf you suffer from anxiety or depression, chances are you also experience unwanted, distressing, and repetitive thoughts. These negative thoughts are often grounded in anger, guilt, shame, worry, humiliation, resentment, or regret. And the more you try to gain control over these thoughts, the more they seem to spiral out of your control. So, how can you break free from this self-defeating 'mind trap, ' and experience lasting peace and relief? The Negative Thoughts Workbook offers a step-by-step program to help you target and effectively cope with negative thinking patterns. Based on effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies, this practical guide outlines a transdiagnostic approach to managing the thoughts that drive your emotional distress and threaten your mental health and well-being. You are not condemned to a life of constant, chaotic, or disturbing thoughts. If you're ready to take shelter from the storm inside your head, the easy-to-follow activities in this evidence-based workbook will help you gain control over your cycles of negative thinking. Discover powerful ways to: Identify your own thinking traps Deal with worry and anxiety Stop rumination before it takes over Confront shame and move beyond regret Find release from resentment

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Book SynopsisImagine learning to tap into the awareness, sensitivity, and highest thought patterns that enable the most successful outcomes in life, love, and business. What would your life look like if you were able to break the patterns of inconsistency that keep you from your absolute best? Could it be possible to identify and regularly access the highest version of yourself, leaving behind past hit-or-miss cycles and instead starting to win in every key area of your life?These goals are not only possible--they are what you were made for!In Balance, bestselling author Touré Roberts guides us on the eye-opening journey that unpacks the divine formula that makes this a reality.This illuminating guide brings a unique and eye-opening perspective to the evasive concept of balance. Transcending familiar theories of work-life balance, Roberts teaches that balance is a state of existence, a becoming that, when realized, not only brings forth the highest version of

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Book SynopsisStop avoiding and start living! Do you cope with anxiety by avoiding people, places, and situations that make you feel anxious? Do you deal with depression by isolating yourself from the people and activities that used to bring you joy? Do you avoid talking or thinking about the events that caused your post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? If so, you’re not alone. Changing behavior in an attempt to avoid thinking or confronting things that are uncomfortable is a common symptom of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and related conditions. With this guide, you’ll develop skills based in transdiagnostic behavior therapy (TBT), an evidence-based protocol designed to help you identify and overcome the avoidance and isolation issues associated with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. You’ll also learn how to safely and gradually implement therapeutic techniques that will result in reduced symptoms and improved confidence. If you’re tired of hiding from difficult thoughts, emotions, and situations, this book will help you break the avoidance cycle at the heart of your disorder. It’s time to stop running from the life you want and start developing the effective coping skills you need to face life’s challenges with courage and confidence.

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Book SynopsisThe instant New York Times bestseller: a hilarious and transformational book about how to tackle fear--now with a brand new bonus chapter!'You could spend a lifetime and fortune finding the perfect therapist, mentor, minister, career coach, and girlfriend - or you could just spend a day reading PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER.' Glennon Doyle, author of #1 NYT Bestseller UntamedFrom the New York Times bestselling author of I'm Judging You, a hilarious and transformational book about how to tackle fear - that everlasting hater - and audaciously step into lives, careers, and legacies that go beyond even our wildest dreams.Luvvie Ajayi Jones is known for her trademark wit, warm voice, and exceptional integrity. But even she's been challenged by the enemy of progress known as fear. She was once afraid to call herself a writer because she was afraid of the title. She nearly skipped out on doing a TED talk that changed her life because of imposter syndrome. And, as she shares in The Fear-Fighter Manual: Lessons from a Professional Troublemaker, she's not alone. We're all afraid. We're afraid of asking for what we want because we're afraid of hearing "no." We're afraid of being different, of being too much or not enough. We're afraid of leaving behind the known for the unknown. But in order to do the things that will truly, meaningfully change our lives, we have to become professional troublemakers: people who are committed to not letting fear talk them out of the things they need to do or say to live free.With humor and honesty, and guided by the influence of her professional troublemaking Nigerian grandmother, Funmilayo Faloyin, Luvvie walks us through what we must get right within ourselves before we can do the things that scare us; how to use our voice for a greater good; and how to put movement to the voice we've been silencing-because truth-telling is a muscle. The point is not to be fearless, but to know we are afraid and charge forward regardless. It is to recognize that the things we must do are more significant than our fears. This book is about how to live boldly in spite of all the reasons we have to cower. Let's go!Trade ReviewYou could spend a lifetime and fortune finding the perfect therapist, mentor, minister, career coach, and girlfriend -- or you could just spend a day reading PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER. This book - Luvvie Ajayi Jones's most helpful, bold, vulnerable, hilarious, and relevant work yet -- is equal parts catharsis and wake-up call, both comforting and galvanizing. I laughed and cried so hard that my family asked me to read in the other room. With her razor-sharp mind, soul on fire, and heart of gold --- Luvvie is the activist and artist the world needs right now. This will be my go-to gift for all the beloved troublemakers in my life. * Glennon Doyle, author of #1 NYT Bestseller Untamed and founder of Together Rising *There's nobody quite like Luvvie Ajayi Jones. She's a force and a powerhouse, the thunder and the lightning - and Professional Troublemaker shows us exactly how she got that way. This is a great book about reaching deep down inside yourself, crushing your fears, unleashing your 'too-muchness,' and giving yourself permission to shake the world. In a voice that is funny, wise, bold, and always generous, Luvvie encourages, inspires, and dares us to follow our dreams, fight against injustice, soak up the pleasures of life, and take up all the space in the room. If this book doesn't make you feel bolder and braver by the final page, then you weren't reading it right. I loved every passionate word of it * Elizabeth Gilbert, author of City of Girls and Eat Pray Love *This book is a comfort and a challenge. It inspires, encourages, heartens, and invigorates in equal measure. You should read it * Jenny Lawson, New York Times bestselling author of Furiously Happy and Let’s Pretend This Never Happened *As an oft-scared chickenhead, who cares too much about what others think, it's so comforting to be guided through my own crippling fear and self-doubt by one of the bravest, most incisively honest, hysterical voices I know. This book was so real, relatable and so much of it had me belly laughing. This is the essential manual for anybody who is ready to take that leap of faith to bet on the best, uninhibited, whole version of themselves * Issa Rae, Actor and New York Times Bestselling Author of The Misadventures of an Awkward Black Girl *Luvvie Ajayi Jones describes herself as 'a professional troublemaker'. From her TED talk Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable to setting up her own safe space social platform, LuvvNation, she's pushed boundaries despite struggling with fear and imposter syndrome and this book is about exactly that. We all feel fear and insecurity but that, in a world that wants to keep people in their boxes, we need to speak out, acknowledge we will always have that fear and get on with it anyway. Written with humour and verve, this is about changing the world politically and personally even if it means we need a bit of courage to do so. * The Stylist *This read underlines why facing your fears is crucial to changing the status quo - both personally and politically * Stylist *

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Book SynopsisTHE ORIGINAL SELF-LOVE POSITIVE AFFIRMATION CARD DECK FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE - LOUISE HAY How to love yourselfthis evocative question has led millions of people to Louise Hay's healing wisdom and affirmation work. Now, this newly designed deck of 64 motivational affirmation cards and inspirational messages will help you remember that at the very center of your being, you are safe and you are whole.Each beautiful, positive affirmation card invites you to look within and uncover the beautiful treasure that you are. You deserve to live in an atmosphere of joy and acceptance. Open your arms wide and say: I am receptive. I am wonderful. I accept all good in my life.Louise Hay was an inspirational teacher renowned for demonstrating the power of affirmations to bring about positive change. Louise was the author of more than 30 books for adults and children, including the bestsellers

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Book SynopsisJudgement - both being judged and judging others - is at the core of our discomfort and the root of many of our life blocks. When we judge others, we get a quick hit of self-righteousness. Judgement can get us through when we feel hurt, insecure or vulnerable. But inevitably this feeling of righteousness fades and judgement causes our energy to weaken and our thoughts to darken.Spiritual thought leader Gabrielle Bernstein made the commitment to heal her own relationship to judgement and changed her life in profound ways. She found that becoming more aware of her judgements made her a more mindful and conscious person. Her willingness to revise these perceptions has set her free. Here Gabrielle shares the process she used to liberate herself - a six-step interactive programme that calls on spiritual principles from A Course in Miracles, Kundalini Yoga, meditation and other metaphysical and healing teachings. When you follow the process and become willing to let go, judgement, pain and suffering will begin to dissolve.

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Book SynopsisWhy does God feel so far away? The reason--and the solution--is in your attachment style.We all experience moments when God''s love and presence are tangible. But we also experience feeling utterly abandoned by God. Why?The answer is found when you take a deep look at the other important relationships in your life and understand your attachment style. Through his years working in trauma recovery programs, extensive research into attachment science, and personal experiences with spiritual striving and abuse, licensed therapist Krispin Mayfield has learned to answer the question: Why do I feel so far from God?When you understand your attachment style you gain a whole new paradigm for a secure and loving relationship with God. You''ll gain insights about: How you relate to others--both your strengths and weaknesses The practical exercises you can use to grow a secure spiritual attachment to God

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Book SynopsisMove from self-sabotage to self-care with Sarah Peyton's Your Resonant Self and the Your Resonant Self Workbook, now available in a two-book set.

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Book SynopsisThe life-changing guide that every grown-up needs to remind themselves of the freedom and joy that comes with rediscovering your inner child.Trade ReviewRead this for life lessons you know but have neglected. * Stylist *Rediscover and embrace your inner silliness and watch your busy, stress-filled actual life become, well, simpler. * Red *

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Book SynopsisCollins Gem Palm Reading reveals the ancient art of palm reading. With easy-to-follow diagrams accompanying clear and concise text, this book lays bare the complexities of hand reading.The book provides an introduction to how to read palms so that a beginner will soon be able to uncover the hidden truths of the hand.It first examines the whole hand, analysing the variety of hand shapes, including the compatibility of different hand shapes and the influences of hand shape on health and careers.It then examines the fingers and thumb in detail. Palmists look at the shape of the fingers, their flexibility and their position in relation to one another and make predictions about an individual and their compatibility with others.This examination is followed by looking at the mounts' (the fleshy pads on the palm) and their predictive power and then studying the lines on the palm (an important aspect of palm reading but not the sole element, as suggests by popular myth).By pulling all these aspTrade Review‘Collins Gems are the best in their field when it comes to easy-to-use pocket guides, especially for horoscopes, and this is no exception to the rule’.Amazon

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