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Loneliness and connection are not enemies, rather two facets of everyone's life. We just need to get to know them. That's especially true of loneliness, so that, far from being oppressive or a threat, it can become an opportunity or a learning point. Through loneliness we can learn to bond with ourselves and with others. Far from consuming our self-esteem or wearing us out, aloneness can prove an ally in the exciting and complicated battles of life....

Presents an introduction to polar bears, in simple text with illustrations, describing their habitat, life cycle, and behavior.

Discover 101 simple, effective ways your church or small group can demonstrate the love of God to your community. Be encouraged to discover new ways to reach out to those in need. The activities in this book can be used during outreach events, missions activities, and evangelism.

Maybe you are at crossroads. Perhaps you are uncertain about your current private or professional situation. Possibly past experiences bother you. Potentially you crave even more mental or emotional balance. You may be seeking new challenges (but which?). Are you tired of 'holding all balls in the air'. Are you a perfectionist who is never satisfied? Then this is the book for you. The author will 'massage' your thoughts and emotions, he will suggest...

Four years ago, Special Agent Wade Flint nearly died at the hands of a vicious drug lord. Now he's finally uncovered where the scumbag is hiding in the jungles of Central America, and it's time for a little payback. They say revenge is a dish best served cold, but Wade plans to deliver it piping hot and ram it down the bastard's throat.He didn't expect to rescue a beautiful American doctor along the way.He didn't want to feel the sizzle of attraction.And...

Elie Wiesel lost most of his family to the Nazi death camps of World War II. As a Holocaust survivor, he dedicated his life to ending injustice, suffering, and indifference. In this 1999 speech given at the White House, Wiesel makes the case for gratitude, passion, and "making a difference" in the world. His speech links being indifferent, or being a bystander to hate, to destroying humanity. Indifference harms all, because "in denying (people) their...

Can one holiday weekend heal hearts and change lives? Abby Wells loved Christmas Con- when she was younger, and her mother ran it. Christmas Con is a fanfest that lets lovers of holiday movies feel as though they are strolling down the set of their favorite film while interacting with the stars that bring the stories to life. This year, Abby is taking the reins as a nod to her late mother. Her return to Christmas Con is bittersweet as she...

People have been playing games for thousands of years. Some of the earliest game pieces were made from bones, shells, and sticks. Find out more in Making Games, one of the titles in the Make It! series.

This insightful book examines ways to reduce the global inequality of people - one of the United Nation's sustainable development goals. From tackling gender inequality to fighting for the right to a good education, readers will gain an understanding of how all the UN goals work together, and learn concrete strategies to inspire change. Profiles of youth-led movements and other collaborative efforts to fight inequality will empower readers to get...

Most people get souvenirs while they're on vacation. Ty got a mug shotand met the woman of his dreams...An electronics expert at Six Points Security, Ty Flint is used to danger. He just didn't expect to find it while in south Florida for a little fun and sun. But a broken down car strands him in Okalatchee, a small town with deep, dark secrets that it doesn't want to share with a city boy.He also didn't expect his explosive attraction to Lola Bell,...