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This hilarious and adorable collection of cats highlights the quirky behaviors of your favorite furry friends. They leave dead animals on your doorstep. They intentionally knock everything off of your countertops. They leave scratch marks on your nice furniture and attack your calf muscles. They sleep on your laptop when you're using it. They somehow get hair on every single article of clothing you own, and then some. They are the epitome of sass and poise. But behind that aloof personality and penetrating stare are the wonderful cats we all love. This book chronicles the baffling behavior and ever-changing attitudes of these fuzzy felines with 50 comical photographs and illustrations. From cats who think they're mountain lions to the ones who are plotting to take over the world, the temperaments of these grumpy and (somewhat) affectionate animals will be recognized by cat lovers everywhere. Whether you have a cat who is capable of incredible feats of acrobatics, or one who makes a habit of crashing straight into walls (or one who does both just a few minutes apart), this book captures the secret inner workings of your cat's brain. Purr-fect for crazy cat parents and anyone else who is owned by a cat, these lovable, playful, ridiculous, and slightly unhinged cats will have all readers laughing.

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Trace the inspirational teachings of peace from some of the greatest minds of all time with The Peace Book."Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there. Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means; through dialogue, education, knowledge; and through humane ways." --Dalai Lama XIVFollow the wise words of Nelson Mandela, Dalai Lama, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Mahatma Gandhi, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and many others through literary excerpts, quotes, and anecdotes as they discuss harmony, violence, friendship, and hostility throughout history. This collection of writings highlights the search for peace from antiquity to modern times. This selection includes: Writings, speeches, quotes, and biographical profiles of some of the most influential individuals over the course of history The study of peace in ancient texts and contemporary literature A modern twist inspired by movies, song lyrics, poetry, and more This book uncovers activism, warfare, human rights, the origins of peace in religion and philosophy, and the history of conflict among humankind. Traverse the world through the words of the world's most prominent and affecting figures with The Peace Book.

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Learn all the colors of the rainbow with tactile effects and die-cut windows in this vibrant and engaging book!Introduce first concepts to your baby in a fun and easy way! Help your child identify colors by looking at these bright illustrations. This book uses tactile effects and die-cut holes to grab your child's attention and engage them as they learn. Each page is dedicated to one color so your child can recognize and distinguish between each one. With easy-to-read labels and bold color themes, you can point out the colors on the page and in the world around them to add to the learning experience. With this book, you will: Strengthen your bond with your child and build a lifelong love of reading Promote speech and cognitive development, prompt word recognition, and build reading comprehension Encourage imagination and creativity in your child as they visualize concepts in their head and learn to spot the colors all around them every day This multi-colored board book is perfect for little hands, and the thick pages are durable and long-lasting so they can survive all your baby can throw at them. Get your child started on colors with this brilliant book!

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This magnificent Christmas Eve poem is brought to life in this pop-up edition of the #1 New York Times best seller The Night Before Christmas.''Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house,Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;This holiday season you can enjoy everyone''s favorite Christmas Eve poem with this beautiful pop-up book. Every child knows the words to this captivating story, and this delightful edition provides an exciting 3D reading experience for children and parents alike. Join Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, and Blitzen and dash your way through these dynamic pages. Not only will this Christmas poem spread holiday cheer, it will engage your child and encourage a love of reading. This edition includes: 3D pop-up elements that offer a new take on this nostalgic Christmas classic A lavish four-page gatefold t

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The Five-Ingredient Cookbook is your go-to book for easy, healthy recipes that only require a handful of ingredients.Simplify your cooking experience with this recipe book. Don’t limit yourself by your pantry—with this cookbook, you can create a variety of flavorful, nutritious meals. These recipes are designed to take the stress out of mealtimes and are suitable for chefs of all skill levels. This cookbook is for the savvy home cook who wants to add variety to the table without hours in the kitchen. These impactful recipes use simple ingredients in creative ways to get the most out of every flavor.Inside this cookbook, you will find: Over 100 recipes featuring five ingredients or less, many of which you can already find in your pantry Low-effort recipes for savory snacks and sides, tasty dinners, and delectable desserts, all bursting with flavor and healthy to boot Limited prep and cooking time so you can keep things simple but delicious in the kitchen You’ll be able to transform your cooking when you know how to make the best of cost-effective ingredients. These imaginative recipes will balance out your table. Whether you’re looking for effortless weeknight dinners or fast meals for parties, you can make eating easy with The Five-Ingredient Cookbook.

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Join the world's most beloved bunny, Peter Rabbit, in this board book version of the childhood classic perfect for an Easter basket or the spring season.This board book with sturdy pages and rounded corners is perfect for toddlers, who will enjoy entering Beatrix Potter’s enchanted world full of rabbits and bunnies. Charles Santore illustrates this timeless tale with lessons in values, morals, and virtue.Boy and girls will delight in this abridged version made for the smallest of readers as they cuddle up for story time.

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The beloved story of The Velveteen Rabbit, the stuffed animal made real by the love of a boy, has captured our imaginations for generations. In this limited slipcase hardcover edition for the 100th anniversary of the children’s classic, re-experience the timeless tale of boundless love and the magical transformation it has on our hearts.For nearly a century, this wondrous tale of unconditional love and nursery magic has charmed both children and adults alike as they begin to believe that a velveteen rabbit toy truly can become real. Perfect for young readers ages 1–7, this cherished tale of love and redemption will quickly become a family tradition.This 100th anniversary slipcase hardcover edition of The Velveteen Rabbit, or How Toys Become Real: Features a beautifully designed hardcover and slipcase celebrating the 100th anniversary Is perfect for toddlers or children during bedtime reading or quiet time Is the original story published in 1922 by author Margery Williams Has three times as many illustrations as the originally published work Lavish illustrations by renowned New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales including The Night Before Christmas, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables Makes a beautiful keepsake Easter basket stuffer or gift for holidays, baby showers, and birthdays Create a family tradition with this wonderful volume and make memories your children will cherish for years.Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.

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Now available as a paperback, The Illustrated Treasury of Classic Children's Stories allows kids to enjoy classic works of children's literature illustrated by Charles Santore, a New York Times bestselling illustrator!Enjoy the ultimate collection of illustrated children's classics, featuring the beautiful artwork of #1 New York Times best-selling illustrator Charles Santore. Stunning watercolor artwork brings these cherished stories to life like never before. This treasury contains fourteen stories, from beloved tales of mischievous bunnies to fairy tale classics like Snow White. These timeless tales will captivate readers of all ages, and are sure to be treasured for generations to come. Children will be delighted and adults can reminisce on childhood favorites, making storytime that much more special.

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The Spirit of Rye is a celebration of rye’s dynamic qualities and the spirit’s exciting revival.Celebrate the many flavor profiles of rye whiskey, its distinguished history, and its contemporary revival with The Spirit of Rye. The resurgence in rye whiskey is unmistakable, as is evidenced in the number of distillers producing remarkably varied expressions, from the Whiskey Trail to Pennsylvania, Texas, and California.Inside this book, you will find: Detailed tasting notes for over 400 expressions from more than 300 distilleries Interviews with master distillers Regional chapters that make it easy to explore essential distilleries Hundreds of photographs of bottles, distilleries, and distillers behind them With tasting notes for over 300 expressions and interviews with master distillers, readers both familiar and new to the rich world of rye will find The Spirit of Rye to be a revelation.

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Did you know that the Tyrannosaurus Rex had a bite force of more than 12,800 pounds? Or that Quetzalcoatlus stood as tall as a giraffe and could spread its wings more than 30 feet wide? Discover amazing facts about your favorite dinosaurs with Dinosaur Flashcards! Kids of all ages will be entertained by terrifying carnivores, humongous herbivores, and everything in-between. Featuring scientifically accurate illustrations by award-winning artists. Use these flash cards to learn your dinosaurs better than ever, and put your family and friends' prehistoric knowledge to the test. This is the perfect gift for the little paleontologist in your life. Learn incredible facts and make cool new discoveries about the biggest reptiles to ever walk the earth with Dinosaur Flash Cards!

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Texas Whiskey: here is the first and only book to tell the story of Texas whiskey. Texas history runs deep, and the history of whiskey in the state is no exception. But the Texas whiskey scene, which emphasizes local corn and barrels made from trees grown in the state, has grown exponentially in the last 10 years, as this collection of over 100 varied distillers makes clear. Locals and tourists alike will discover new expressions that are sure to satisfy tastes as varied as Texas is large. Texas Whiskey, through distillery profiles, interviews with experts, and original photography, tells the story of how whiskey from the Lone Star State is unlike whiskey being made anywhere else on the planet.

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Enjoy the classic tale of Cinderella like you've never seen it before!Beautiful illustrations by bring this story to life, making the characters leap off the pages. The story of Cinderella has been a perennial classic for generations and is beloved by readers of all ages and is the perfect gift for children and families alike. This classic tale is now in the perfect format for small hands and big imaginations and is sure to hold a treasured place on any bookshelf.

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Enjoy these classic fairytales like you've never seen them before with The Big Book of Princess Stories.All new illustrations bring these gorgeous princesses to life, making these beloved stories dance off the page. Whether you're buying your first fairytale book or adding another cherished title to your collection, this is the perfect gift for aspiring royalty of all ages. With timeless classics like Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and more, you'll never run out of bedtime stories again!

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Lay the foundation for a happy, successful marriage and learn the secrets behind making for better or worse even better with Say I Do to a Successful Marriage.Really get to know your significant other with Say I Do to a Successful Marriage. This collection goes beyond the surface-level of romance and delves deep into the heart of marriage and partnership to help you and your significant other lay a strong foundation for your relationship. Not only will you cultivate communication skills that will last you the rest of your marriage, these eye-opening questions will help you plan your future together and help prepare you for life's twists and turns. The perfect gift for newlyweds and engaged couples, this guide will help you and your partner create a stronger, healthier marriage from the start.

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Sick of leftovers and boring meals? Rotisserie chicken to the rescue!Whether you’re looking to reduce food waste or tighten up your budget, get ready to cook delicious meals that won’t break the bank. Featuring innovative recipes alongside classic dishes, you’re sure to find something for everyone. In The Rotisserie Chicken Cookbook, you will find recipes such as: BBQ Chicken Pizza Cashew Butter Chicken Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken & Kimchi Pot Stickers Avgolemono With easy-to-follow recipes for everything from chicken pot pie to chicken & tomatillo casserole, you’ll never feel overwhelmed in the kitchen again. The book also focuses on recipes that utilize leftovers from multiple meals, making it the perfect guide to meal planning and living the zero-waste lifestyle.

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From the author that brought you Grilling and Rubs, this all-in-one cookbook is your one-stop guide for summer cooking.Learn how to grill any meat or vegetable to perfection with over 100 recipes for grilling, marinating, and basting. Experiment with new flavors, or perfect classics like grilled Buffalo chicken wings with this easy-to-use recipe book.Inside this cookbook, you will find delicious recipes including: Chicken Thighs with Tabbouleh Coffee & Bourbon Brisket Braised Pork Belly with Toasted Farro, Corn & Snap Peas Punjabi Samosa Leg of Lamb with Rosemary & Mustard Marinade With plenty of sides that can be tossed on the grill, get ready to bring your kitchen into the outdoors. Seasoned is the perfect housewarming gift for the BBQ guru in your life.

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With Speedy Cactus, you'll never feel deserted by your gardening skills ever again.Hop into the succulent craze without adding another responsibility to your busy life. This easy-to-care-for potted pal is perfect for anyone with less-than-green thumbs. With plenty of pop-out decorations to choose from, your cactus will be styling no matter the season. Simply pop, fan, and place for the look of a real cactus with none of the danger! With Speedy Cactus, you'll never feel deserted by your gardening skills ever again.

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Laugh with dads, not at them, with over 160 hilarious knee-slappers and puns dads love to tell!A potato walks into a bar. All eyes were on him.This is just one example of the 200 hilariously hokey knee-slappers and puns in World's Greatest Dad Jokes. Tired of the same humdrum ill-fitting pants jokes, or jabs about turkeys being flightless birds? This perfect Father’s Day, Christmas or anytime gift will keep the dads in your life on the pulse of family-friendly corny humor that is all new and exclusive to this book. With this comically exhaustive resource on hand, everyone will be laughing with dads, not at them!

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Ditch the tower of dirty dishes—serve up a fast, flavorful meal for the whole family with just one pot!Streamline your nightly cooking process with this home cook’s dream-come-true cookbook! Not many people want to come home at the end of a long day and concoct a complicated recipe…or deal with the multi-pot cleanup. The recipes found in One Pot Big Pot Family Meals require little effort, simple ingredients, and only one cooking vessel.Inside this cookbook, you will find: Easy breakfast options so the day won’t get away from you or your loved ones Decadent dinners you can easily pull together the night before Quick, flavorful salads that are certain to satisfy without weighing you down Internationally inspired dishes to expand your family’s horizons Tips and carefully detailed techniques that help you get the most out of your preparations These delicious recipes can be tailored for your cooking tool of choice—whether a pan, pot, slow cooker, Dutch oven, or even a sheet pan—so you have options!

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Shark Week expert, Dr. Greg Skomal, returns with a new shark handbook offering you a thorough exploration of the most fearsome and misunderstood shark on Earth.Discover the great white’s astonishing evolutionary adaptations, common misconceptions, and the ways these magnificent creatures are integral to marine ecosystems. Written by a premier shark expert and marine biologist, this illuminating book will take you beyond the dramatic representations in media and pop culture and allow you to appreciate the power and beauty of these remarkable cold-blooded carnivores.This great white manifesto includes: Hundreds of stunning underwater photographs A thorough profile of this shark’s habitat, behavior, anatomy, size, diet, hunting habits, and more The latest expert discoveries about this species Invaluable information about conservation efforts and threats to the population Learn from the sc

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Transform your backyard into a grilling mecca for family and friends!With 300 ways to kick-start your backyard BBQ, Grilling will add plenty of spice to your summer. Sick of the same old burgers and dogs? Well, this book will nurse you back to health. Bringing you everything from starters and meaty mains to unique sauces, rubs, marinades, side dishes, and desserts, this is your go-to guide for the grill.Inside this cookbook, you will find: Tips on how to extract every bit of flavor form that rib eye or pork shoulder Starters, salads, and sides that will keep you and your guests around the table for hours Helpful charts that call out complementary flavors Delicious vegetarian dishes and sweet, fruity dessert, allowing you to please all guests Helping you master classics like steak au poivre and innovative preparations such as lamb kebabs with mint chimichurri, Grilling will transform your backyard into a mecca for family and friends.

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Every heartbroken woman can turn to The Little Blue Book of Heartache for support and encouragement after a breakup. This extremely handy, purse-sized survival guide is embedded with stories of tragedy that also have morals of strength and inspiration. With funny, sad, and empowering quotes, and stories that will motivate anyone to get back in gear, this little blue book just may be the best heart break companion (other than that fully loaded chocolate mocha chip ice cream)!

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Men may have their little black book of cocktails - but now women have one just for them, in a feminine pink, fashionably designed guide.What better way for busy girls to entertain than by using this fabulous little gem to help spark up their marvelous social lives....along with setting the right mood for that little hottie that is coming over?As well as the recipes for a wide variety of cocktails, The Little Pink Book of Cocktails features: Quotable sayings by history’s brightest wits, Space for you to plan get-togethers, And room to jot down memorable moments. Inside, gals will find witty quotes and words of wisdom as well as fabulous drinks from Cosmos to Appletinis to other fun and exciting and easy to make shots, drinks, and cocktails.

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A follow-up to the Good Wife and Good Husband Guides from CMP, The Good Mother’s Guide takes a tongue-in-cheek look at how the values of mothers in the 1950s seem oh, so strange to moms now.This fun, retro volume shows moms how to maintain peace and prosperity for their familis - well, maybe not. Things like sending the little ones off to bed before hubby gets home so he won't have to be disturbed by them, making balanced meals every night and making sure everyone is at the table for dinner, and keeping herself looking good for him are portrayed in the kitchy light of their reality at the time. Warning: This is a gift between sisters and girlfriends who are moms or moms-to be.... It's a humorous gifts for moms-to-be, or currents moms, for Mother's Day or any day.

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“Get ready to laugh! Elizabeth Bass Parman is a true Southern storyteller. I couldn’t have loved it more.” —Fannie Flagg, New York Times bestselling authorPosey Jarvis knows she’s the rightful empress of Cooke County . . . She just needs to make everyone else realize it too.Thirty-eight-year-old Posey Jarvis is the self-appointed “empress” of rural Spark in Cooke County, Tennessee. She spends her days following every word about her idol and look-alike Jackie Kennedy, avoiding her stalwart husband Vern, and struggling to control her newly defiant daughter Callie Jane—all while sneaking nips of gin. When Posey unexpectedly inherits a derelict mansion from her quirky old aunt Milbrey, she finagles her way into hosting her high school’s twentieth reunion there. She cares nothing about seeing her classmates, but she cares deeply about seeing the love of her life,

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Find out why Crescent City''s food scene makes it a location like no other with City Eats: New Orleans.Foodies unite: this cookbook is a brilliant celebration of the multicultural influences and traditions that have inspired New Orleans''s cuisine. These dishes pay homage to the culinary hotspots that have helped define this unique fare. With 50 recipes and dozens of restaurant profiles, you can eat like a local wherever you are in the world. Chow down on pho in the West Bank, eat your way through Mid-City, and savor the flavors of the Creole restaurants in the French Quarter. With the best signature creations by top chefs in the area, this book offers a detailed rundown of the locations you can''t miss.Inside you''ll find 50 step-by-step recipes collected from the best restaurants in New Orleans In-depth profiles of these top locations An introduction to New Orleans’s food scene Interviews with promine

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Nashville Cocktails is an elegant collection of over 100 recipes inspired by Music City.These signature drink recipes from Nashville hotspots pay homage to this lively city. With over 100 recipes and dozens of bartender profiles, you can drink like a local whether you''re just visiting or entertaining at home. From honky-tonks to cozy speakeasies,locals and tourists alike will discover new watering holes that are sure to satisfy all tastes. With the best signature creations by prominent mixologists in the area, this book offers a detailed rundown of the best locations Nashville has to offer. Within the gorgeous, die-cut covers, you''ll find: More than 100 essential and exciting cocktail recipes, including recipes for bespoke ingredients and other serving suggestions Interviews with the city’s trendsetting bartenders and mixologists Bartending tips and techniques from the experts Food and drink hotspots ac

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Bring the life to the party with 50 charcuterie boards that are beautifully designed with holidays, celebrations, and everything in between in mind.Sweet and savory, bold and spicy--whatever you need, a charcuterie board has you covered. Charcuterie by Occasion guides you through the entertaining season with themed charcuterie boards for every celebration. Incorporate seasonal flavors, colors, and textures as you learn to make exquisite boards that truly pop.Inside you''ll find boards inspired by: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Hanukkah, New Year''s Eve, Fourth of July, Valentine''s Day, and more Bridal showers Bachelorette and bachelor parties Spring, summer, autumn, and winter Baby showers And more! Offering simple and creative recipes for beginners and experienced entertainers, these recipes are sure to wow your guests. From bite-sized appetizers to show-stopping cheese pla

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A compelling account of one man’s journey across hundreds of miles of Virginia wilderness and a moving testament to the optimistic spirit of America, Walk Ride Paddle provides an unseen glimpse into a life outside. In 2019, Tim Kaine—Virginia senator and former Democratic vice presidential candidate—commemorated both his sixtieth birthday and his twenty-fifth year in public office by undertaking a three-part journey across the Virginia landscape as he hiked, cycled, and canoed across the state. His chronicle became an organic reflection of the extraordinary events occurring across America during that time, including two impeachment trials, a global pandemic, growing racial protests, the January 6 attack on the Capitol, and more.During weekends and in Senate recess weeks, Kaine—over a period of several years—hiked the 559 miles of the Appalachian Trail that cross Virginia from Harpers Ferry to the Tennessee border;

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A valuable reassessment of America''s educational system. —PUBLISHERS WEEKLYWhat if you didn''t have to go to college?You may have heard that a college degree is the only path to success. But many college graduates end up mired in debt and underemployed, working jobs that don''t even require a degree. The good news? There are many promising career options for those who don''t want to or can''t attend college.In Rethinking College, award-winning journalist Karin Klein sets out a new path for our country''s students and their families. Klein examines why the traditional college-for-all model has been overhyped and is growing less relevant, then shares practical advice and real-world examples of exactly how others have succeeded without a four-year degree.Discover an abundance of alternative paths, including white-collar apprenticeships, certificate programs, entrepreneurship, creative careers, residential pub

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The expectations we feel from others today can make us feel that we are not enough. That we should want more, do more, and be more. Learn to acknowledge your wounds, embrace healing, and shine bright again with these 90 insightful, relatable messages from Faith Broussard Cade.Faith''s hand-penned notes came from a place of trauma and brokenness. Her notes originated from a commitment to healing from a car accident in 2018 that left her with a traumatic brain injury that she still deals with today. It hurts. It slows her down. It makes her feel emotionally vulnerable and overwhelmed some days. But every day she chooses gratitude, love, and hard work. Sharing notes about her struggles on her Instagram account, @fleurdelisspeaks, has helped thousands of others do the same.In this full-color book she pairs each handwritten note with a longer message to help you: Overcome the wounds of the past through honesty and humbleness Replace feeli

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For anyone wanting to elevate their interview skills, this superb book does the job!” —STEPHEN M. R. COVEY, New York Times bestselling author of The Speed of TrustGo into your next job interview with confidence, ready to knock any question they throw at you out of the park!The key to landing that dream job or big promotion often comes down to how you perform in the job interview. After bombing some interviews early in his career, Sam Owens vowed that would never happen to him again and began work on a system to ensure he was ready for even the most oddball questions in future interviews. The system he developed proved so successful, Sam built a career coaching business around teaching it to others and has now coached thousands of people on how to prepare for interviews.In I

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In We Should All Be Millionaires, Rachel Rodgers—Black woman, mother of four kids, and self-made millionaire—shared her personal story of how she climbed from crushing debt and financial stress to wealth and abundance, running a multi-million-dollar company.Her book inspired thousands of readers to construct a new attitude about money, claim their power, and build the financial security that we all need and deserve. Now comes the companion guide to help take that attitude and turn it into action.This one-of-a-kind guide: Summarizes the most important concepts from We Should All Be Millionaires in a brief, succinct way, so these concepts stick firmly in your mind. Shifts the focus from “knowing” to “doing,” by giving you small action steps that you can start taking immediately. Provides checklists so that you can complete steps, tick things off as you go along, and track your progress.

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“This scrumptious tale has all the magical ingredients: best friend banter, small-town drama, and the mysterious arrival of the perfect man!” —Amy E. Reichert, author of Once Upon a DecemberIn the Southern town of Mystic Water, magic is always in the wind—and in the ovensAnna O’Brien inherited several gifts from her late Grandma Bea: culinary superpowers, a bakery in a charming Southern town, and a mysterious box with a note:Open the box only when you need to. You’ll know exactly when you do, and you’ll know what to do with it. I love you.The night her presumed fiancé crushes her dreams, Anna opens the box and finds “magic sugar” inside, along with a recipe to bake “the perfect man.” Encouraged by her best friend Lily (and maybe a wee bit too much rum), a heartbroken Anna sets out to do what she always does when she’s feeling blue: bake.She hardly believes her eyes the next morning when a man—a breathing and rather handsome man—is in her bakery and seems to know all her likes and dislikes, her quirks and preferences. Elijah is everything Anna dreamed and nothing she expected. Where did he come from? Is he real? And when he fashions his own ideas about what makes a good life, can she let him go?Escape into this whimsical and enchanting tale of magical realism and the spellbinding power of following your dreams as Anna discovers the sweetest side of life.

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER | USA TODAY BESTSELLERThe best things in life are really not that fancy. This photo-driven book featuring all-things-Reba invites you to get back to the basics of life: fun, food, friends, and family. In her first book in over two decades, actress and country music legend Reba McEntire takes you behind the scenes and shares the stories, recipes, and Oklahoma-style truths that guide her life.The perfect gift for anyone who loves down-home recipes, the western lifestyle, heartwarming stories, and a good laugh from the Queen of Country!FROM REBA:"To me, there's nothing better than sitting on the back porch looking out at the land that goes on for miles. A beautiful sunset and then me, just sipping on a glass of iced tea (or whiskey and Sprite) with my friends and family. I don't know what heaven's going to look like, but I hope it feels like Oklahoma. Throw in some beans and cornbread, and I'm all set."Okies know that the secret to a good life is to keep things simple and be thankful for what the good Lord's given you. That's what I want to get back to. Simple fun, hard work, good food, and laughing with those you love. Everything I'm doing in my life from here on out—personal or professional, doesn't matter—I'm going to have fun."That’s what I'm sharing in this book—some simple, not-that-fancy truths I live by and a bunch of good stories, photos, and recipes that go along with them. So if you're looking to slow down, get back to basics, and have a heckuva lot of fun, I think we're going to have a good time together in these pages. Come on in, kick off your boots (or leave them on, I don’t care), and learn how to bring a little bit of my downhome-inspired life into your own."FROM THE PUBLISHER:Not That Fancy includes: Nearly 200 photographs from Reba's childhood, career, and personal life—many of which are straight from Reba's phone Never-before-told stories from rodeoing with her family to pranks with Brooks & Dunn to falling in love over a plate of tater tots Behind-the-scenes anecdotes from her music and acting career, with inspiration on how to follow your passion, trust your gut, and take a chance on yourself More than 60 recipes of appetizers, mains, sides, desserts, and cocktails from Reba's personal kitchen, from friends and family, and from her restaurant, Reba's Place Lighthearted lifestyle tips on how to achieve Reba's signature hairstyle, plan a down-to-earth date night, throw an effortless dinner party, and more Not That Fancy is the perfect deluxe gift for Christmas, birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and special occasions. This keepsake book is ideal for Reba fans, country music lovers, or anyone who enjoys an easygoing western lifestyle.

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A motherless daughter. An Italian prostitute. A mail-order bride. Are these women brave enough to change their fates?Demitra''s mother died in America in the 1930s when Demitra was three years old. Her father took her home to the Greek island of Cephalonia, where she endures a lonely childhood and dreams her dead mother watches over her, like the goddesses she reads about in her mythology books. When Demitra comes of age, she refuses to marry the man chosen for her. Instead, she defiantly begins an affair with a forbidden man who ignites her passion for painting the goddesses she once imagined protected her.Elena is a beautiful Italian woman who dreamed of a life away from the brothels where she was raised. But opportunities are not meant for daughters of prostitutes and Elena has no choice but to become one herself. When Italy occupies Cephalonia, Elena finds work entertaining the soldiers. Her life on the island is happy and carefree--until the Germa

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“AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER”The Titanic was only the beginning. What she survived has become legend. Inspired by true stories of survival and resilience, Unsinkable entwines the lives of two women, one from World War 1 and another from World War 2, as they face adversity and take hold of the second chances given to them.Violet Jessop is Miss Unsinkable.After her mother becomes too ill to work, the responsibility to provide for the family falls to Violet as the oldest of nine. When the world enters the Great War, she serves as a nurse, helping men who could very well be her brothers. Working as a stewardess and wartime nurse, Violet not only survives a shipwreck but also two sinkings, one on the infamous Titanic. No one can understand why she would return to sea, but something keeps drawing Violet back to the tumultuous waters, where she struggles to put the tragedies of her p

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Gain access to the ultimate playbook to help you win at your financial game.Money is a game of survival, and you can’t get ahead with the outdated playbook of the American Dream. Don’t let rising debt, stagnant wages, and increased inflation make it impossible to create financial stability. Create investment opportunities to build lasting wealth, and design the lifestyle of financial freedom that you and your loved ones have always dreamed of.NFL linebacker, investor, and philanthropist Devon Kennard is winning the financial game off the field, with proven strategies to generate income that will support him and his family long after he is playing in the stadium. In this book, Devon provides clear guidance and practical tools to help you create your money success story. You will learn how to: Transform your passions into ideas that earn passive income. Get into the real estate game and learn different investment methods. Cultivate a positive, wealth-building mindset to overcome financial fears and withstand setbacks. Network and create your team to help you reach your money goals. Include philanthropy and charitable works as part of your wealth legacy. At last, you have the ultimate game plan to create a version of the American Dream that works on your terms and builds lasting wealth for you and your family.

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Winner of a 2023 Storytelling World AwardUnleash the power of storytelling to transform your talks, speeches, and presentations—whether your audience is a boardroom of executives, a classroom of students, or an auditorium full of eager listeners.Everyone, regardless of their background and training, can improve their storytelling abilities. But what is a story? How can you tell it in a way that delights and informs your listeners? Take a journey into the keys to great storytelling with two of the country’s top experts on story presentation and speech writing.In The Art of the Tale, expert storytellers Steven James and Tom Morrisey team up and tap into their lifetimes of experience to show you how to prepare stellar presentations, tell stories in your own unique way, adapt your material to different groups of listeners, and gain confidence in your ability as a speaker. In this book, you’ll learn why: practice doesn’t make perfect. you should never tell the same story twice. there is no right way to tell a story. it’s best to avoid memorizing your stories. You’ll also find helpful hints on: gaining confidence in your ability as a storyteller. connecting with your audience. matching your expectations with those of your listeners. understanding what makes a good story. drawing truth out of stories you wish to tell. crafting and remembering stories. shaping your memories into inspiring stories. Learn how to tell stories more effectively, lead and teach more creatively, and prepare your message in less time by using this unique resource provided by two of the nation’s premier communicators, who tap into their experience to share a lifetime’s worth of insights and expertise.

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Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly BestsellerLearn success secrets from original remote work pioneers on the mindset and strategies they developed to build and grow successful organizations from the ground up.With the unprecedented rise in remote work due to the pandemic, many businesses have struggled with how to effectively transition to a distributed format. Meanwhile, companies who had always been remote-first had a unique advantage: a highly scalable set of work processes, a unique communication style, and the proper “async mindset” required to succeed without an office. This groundbreaking guide unlocks the secrets and the lessons discovered by those pioneer entrepreneurs and founders who have figured out how to harness the async mindset and grow their businesses remotely in the most the seamless, freeing, and cost-effective ways.Once you accept and master some fundamental differences, remote work can fuel higher productivity, eliminate time-wasting meetings and treacherous commutes, and strip away the ugly politics that often undermine the most talented employees. It also leads to great cultural inclusivity and richer cultural exchange. Running Remote is for ventures of all stripes—companies small and large, one-person operations, mom-and-pop shops, and global mega-corporations. The lessons herein are as valuable for on-premises organizations as they are for the tech worker. Readers will: Master the fundamentals of the async mindset by exploring three overarching principles—deliberate overcommunication, democratized workflow, and detailed metrics. Learn nuts-and-bolts techniques and real-life lessons from remote work trailblazers who built successful all-remote organizations prior to the pandemic. Gain a better understanding of why hiring, on-ramping, and managing in a remote context is totally different—again with methods and first-hand stories from the founders and leaders that did it first. Learn how moving to a remote business model impacts traditional management and work processes.

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Success boils down to one thing: making good decisions. Learn the right framework now that can make all the difference later when faced with terrible options, deep anxiety and fear of failure.Access the decision framework David Siegel used when he took over as CEO of Meetup, the world’s leading platform for making connections and finding your community. Let David’s success during one of the most tumultuous times in his company’s history help guide you on your own path. Decide and Conquer helps all leaders navigate the big decisions that will impact their future and make their organizations a success. David outlines the 44 challenges leaders face when starting a new position, then shows you the decision framework he applied to overcome challenges in his own role. David takes you on an epic journey of corporate and personal survival that includes industry titans like Adam Neumann, Barry Diller, Jack Welch, Bill Ackman, and other leaders.In Decide and Conquer, you will learn to: Apply principles like open communication, transparency, and kindness to inform great decision making. Set yourself up to succeed, even before you start, by removing potential roadblocks before they become a problem. Be a bold and decisive leader and not succumb to fear. By applying the principles he had learned in previous leadership positions, David was able to make the many critical decisions that would mean life or death for Meetup when WeWork decided to sell the company.From deciding to accept the position and negotiating terms to managing a seemingly endless series of crises during the sale and global pandemic, Decide and Conquer walks readers through the key decisions they will face with invaluable advice for each one.

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The Wall Street Journal BestsellerFor so many entrepreneurs, running a small business ended up looking different than they imagined. They’re stressed, discouraged, and not confident in their plan for growth. In How to Grow Your Small Business, Donald Miller gives entrepreneurs a 6-step plan to grow their businesses so they produce dependable, predictable results.Using the exact steps you’ll learn in this book, Donald Miller grew his small business from four employees working out of a basement to a 15 million dollar operation, increasing revenue sixfold in just six years. As Miller grew his own business from the ground up, he realized nobody had put together a simple, step-by-step playbook for growing a business. That book didn’t exist. Until now.In this book, you’ll learn the 6 steps to grow a successful small business and create a playbook to implement them- your Flight Plan. When you have a completed Flight Plan in hand, you can stop drowning in the details and spend more time doing the things you truly love- in your business and your life.In How to Grow Your Small Business, you’ll learn how to: Cast a vision for your company that includes three economic priorities Clarify your marketing message Install a sales framework that makes your customers the hero Optimize your product offering Run a management and productivity playbook that aligns your entire team. Use 5 checking accounts to manage your cash flow If you’re ready to experience freedom, flexibility, and growth for your business, How to Grow Your Small Business is the book you’ve been waiting for.

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This book will show you how to get what you want, especially if you think getting what you want is impossible.In this empowering guide for women who are tired of being told “just be yourself,” host of the chart-topping The Influencer Podcast and business coach Julie Solomon teaches you how to shake off outdated ideas of what is possible and use your newfound confidence to make anything you want happen.In these pages, you will learn how to overcome self-loathing, feel good about yourself, and gain the confidence to accept and love yourself for who you are.Filled with actionable steps and easy exercises, Get What You Want offers a no-nonsense, eye-opening path that enables you to leverage your power and influence to: Understand and overcome the origin stories that hinder your success Discover your true purpose and create a new vision Set (and stick to!) newfound boundaries Gain the confidence to pitch, negotiate and get anything you want By the time you finish reading the last page, you will know how to let go of what you can't change, how to change what you can, and blast through fears and self-doubt to create the life you’ve always wanted.

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For salespeople feeling stressed and disappointed that their customers don’t want to hear from them, this guide is the key to developing the mindset and habits required to reach a new level of sales success.The world of sales can be tough, so it’s easy to get discouraged when the rejections start piling up and your customers stop answering the phone. This allows the wrong thought patterns to start developing, soon you aren’t making quotas and then you begin looking at job listings waiting for your next downfall.Sales expert Mark Hunter can relate as his start to sales was discouraging. The lessons he’s learned throughout his career are revealed in A Mind for Sales. He discovered that sales can be incredibly rewarding, such as customers calling you for advice, thanking you for improving their business, and referring you to colleagues. The difference is simply developing mindset and momentum habits.In A Mind for Sales, you’ll learn how to: Feel energized by renewed purpose and success in your sales role by following the success cycle approach. Receive practical strategies on how to change your mindset and succeed in sales. Learn the daily habits needed to maximize productivity and make hitting the ground running strategy #1. Gain real-world insights from Hunter’s vast experience as a successful sales professional and sales coach. Let this book inspire and prepare you to form the new habits you need to succeed and to realize the incredible rewards that a successful life in sales makes possible.

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How to combat our loneliness epidemic, build deep connection, and fight for (not with!) the ones you love, no matter what challenges you face. In a time when so many suffer from isolation and it feels like developing authentic relationships and true belonging is harder than ever, Chris and Julie Bennett invite you into their story to discover why we were meant for togetherness and why it''s worth facing any amount of hardship to keep our faith, families, and communities at the center of who we are.When Chris and Julie and their four kids moved from Norman, Oklahoma, to Los Angeles (which just happened to be one of the most disconnected cities in the United States), they knew they were setting out on a great adventure. They’d be leaving behind the church they had pastored, the comfort of their established community, and the familiarity of their daily routines, but the new city promised to bring some much-needed change.What they didn''t expe

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In My Two Elaines, author Marty Schreiber, former governor of Wisconsin, watches his beloved wife, Elaine, gradually transform from the woman he fell in love with in high school, and who diligently supported his political career, to the Elaine who knows she is declining and can't remember how to cook a meal, and finally to the Elaine who no longer recognizes Marty or their children.One part love story, one part practical advice, this compelling book includes several unique elements: Excerpts from Elaine's journal, recounting her thoughts, concerns, and frustrations as the disease progresses A recurring feature called "What I Wish I’d Known," which provides helpful takeaways for caregivers based on Marty's observations about what he wishes he'd known sooner and done differently A Q&A between Marty and neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Braun, to equip caregivers with the right questions to ask and empower them to advocate for their loved ones and their own needs Beyond sincere, practical advice, My Two Elaines gives the reader permission to feel the full spectrum of emotions, including humor, even in the face of this relentless illness. And the book speaks to anyone touched by this disease--spouse, child, friend, or family member.

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She’s only trying to save her job and her reputation.Claire Sommers grew up as a society girl destined to have it all: tasteful Dallas mansion, high-powered career, hot and rich husband. Until a massive mistake left her reputation in tatters and trust fund frozen. Now the former debutante is scraping by as a magazine staffer in Nashville—trading in her diamonds and designer stilettos for rhinestones and cowgirl boots.But all is not well in the world of print publications. Piece of Cake, the beloved Southern wedding magazine where Claire works, is one issue away from going under. Thankfully, Claire has a plan to save the day and the magazine—a reality show–style docuseries on the South’s most over-the-top and outlandish nuptials. And with country music royalty, Elvis impersonators, and enough drama to make your momma faint, it just so happens that Tennessee is the perfect setting for unscripted wedding day magic. Her boss loves Claire’s idea so much that she even brings in “The Brides’ Man,” New York native and social media star Dominic Gravino, to partner with Claire on the project, despite her protestations.Dominic’s East Coast confidence and charisma clash with Claire’s Southern breeding and independent spirit as the two unlikely collaborators attempt to create a series that will save Piece of Cake. But in between million-dollar weddings, two-stepping bachelorette parties, and hot chicken fiascos, Claire and Dom discover they make a great team . . . on and off the job. But letting go of old hurts is harder than she imagines, and soon Claire realizes that she must come to terms with what happened in her past if she’s ever going to embrace the present.“. . . a laugh-out-loud peek into an alternate universe where weddings are a competitive sport and there’s no such thing as too much bling.” —Yvette Manessis Corporon, international bestselling author Stand-alone novel Book length: 90,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs

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A cinematic and vibrant coming-of-age memoir, Chasing the Panther captures the thrilling and, at times, heartbreaking early years of Carolyn Pfeiffer, a pioneering film producer and one of Hollywood's first female executives—a “mini-mogul” in the words of the Wall Street Journal. For a moment in the 1980s, Carolyn Pfeiffer was the only woman in Hollywood who could greenlight a movie. Working with directors like Sam Shepard and Wes Craven, and with actors like River Phoenix and Bette Davis, she had a hand in producing or distributing many landmark films, among them Ridley Scott's The Duellists, Alan Rudolph's Choose Me, and the Academy Award-winning Kiss of the Spider Woman. However, long before establishing herself as a player in the world of film, Carolyn was a horseback-riding tomboy who dreamed of exploring the world beyond her small hometown. Her journey turned out to be a tale fit for the movies.As a young girl jumping from rock to rock in a rural North Carolina town, Carolyn felt a calling she couldn’t articulate but that she nonetheless understood: it was a tug on her heart, a yearning for something more. When she could, she set out for New York City, a refuge for young women exercising their independence and resisting the pressures of marriage and motherhood. There, swept up in the glamorous world of beat poets and millionaires, Carolyn brushed shoulders with a young Burt Reynolds and became fast friends with an English journalist named Penny. As the turbulent 1960s dawned, Carolyn booked a one-way passage to Europe. Her plan was to visit Penny and to travel around Europe for the summer but, instead, the world opened up to her in ways she never could have imagined. She found herself on set with Italy’s great filmmakers, in the couture houses of Paris’ fashion icons, and swept up in the youthful energy flooding London. She learned about film and found work on iconic movies like Federico Fellini’s 8 ½, Luchino Visconti’s The Leopard, and David Lean's Doctor Zhivago, and she came to befriend and work alongside luminaries like the Beatles, Tennessee Williams, Francoise Truffaut, and Barbra Streisand. Amid these adventures and misadventures, Carolyn fell in and out of love, and was beset by tragedies and triumphs that resoundingly affirmed what she'd known since girlhood—that she was always destined for something more.Set against the dazzling backdrop of Fellini's Rome, the Paris of the French New Wave, and Swinging London, Chasing the Panther reads like a true-to-life novel revealing Carolyn’s unforgettable journey to find her place in the world.

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