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Put an atheist in a strict Catholic school? Expect comedy, chaos, and an Inquisition. A hilarious novel about a band of misfits who set out to challenge their school, one nun at a time.

"'I believe we can change the world. But first, we've got to stop living in fear of being judged for who we are.' Rachel Hollis has seen it too often: women not living into their full potential. They feel a tugging on their hearts for something more, but they're afraid of embarrassment, of falling short of perfection, of not being enough. In [this book], bestselling author and founder of a multimillion-dollar media company Rachel Hollis sounds a wake-up...

Now with added content and updated statistics! Bestselling author Dr. Don Colbert explores how negative emotions can have a deadly effect on the body, mind, and spirit, and offers techniques for releasing these toxic catalysts. Destructive emotions can have toxic effects on the body and result in a wide range of serious illnesses — hypertension, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel syndrome, and even some types of cancer. The truth is...

What makes a life fulfilling and meaningful? The simple but surprising answer is: relationships. The stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying, and overall healthier lives. In fact, the Harvard Study of Adult Development reveals that the strength of our connections with others can predict the health of both our bodies and our brains as we go through life. The invaluable insights in this book emerge from the revealing...

When Stefanie Wilder-Taylor became a mother, being able to connect with other moms over drinks or enjoy a glass of wine at the end of a stressful day felt life-affirming. From liquor cabinet concoctions in high school to tequila shots in her early stand-up comedy days to grocery store wine in young motherhood, alcohol was the seasoning that could give almost any activity more flavor. A drink instantly took the edge off and made even the most difficult...

"The candid autobiography of all-star pitcher "Sudden Sam" McDowell, whose alcohol-fueled life quickly and famously spiraled out of control, and his ultimate redemption as a counselor for other athletes suffering from addiction"-- McDowell boasted one of the fastest arms in major league baseball. Here he holds nothing back, sharing the pressures and frustrations he felt as a baseball phenom in the early 1970s, and his time playing in an alcoholic...

Explores the spiritual journey from ambition to meaning. The powerful shift from the ego constructs we are taught early in life which promote an emphasis on achievement and accumulation are shown in contrast to a life of meaning, focused on serving and giving back. Intertwined stories inspire and teach how to create a life of meaning and purpose.

The true-life story of a mother who overcame an addiction to crack and became a positive role model and a AIDS activist in the black community. Ana is a recovering junkie who tries to atone for her seedy past by being a loving mom to her 9-year-old daughter. In addition, she takes care of her husband, who also has HIV. But Life Support, an AIDS awareness facility that is an integral part of her life, is where Ana feels most at home. Ana has come far...

From two experts on the psychology of behavior change comes A Mindful Year, the first book of its kind to join the age-old wisdom of mindfulness with cognitive behavioral science-the best-tested set of practices for alleviating stress and anxiety. At a time when there have never been more ways to connect with one another, it has also never been easier to lose track of the people and passions we hold most dear. The demands of the day can leave us...