IN THE SPIRIT OF UNDYING ADVENTURE!Sauntering through natural landscapes is a noble art; and one that Henry David Thoreau held in the highest regard.Though he is perhaps best known for Walden: Life in the Woods and his essay "Civil Disobedience," Thoreau was an early advocate of recreational hiking, canoeing, and conserving natural resources. A passionate nature writer, he penned many articles that shared these philosophies and perspectives.This carefully...

Unveiling the Unlikely Journey: A Tale of Love, Resilience, and Self-Discovery for Immigrants and the Divorced In Kismet, join author Gözde Yücel on an enthralling odyssey that transcends borders, love, and the profound depths of personal transformation. This poignant memoir delves into the life of a Turkish-American woman, a resilient soul whose story resonates with the heartaches and triumphs of immigrants and those navigating the challenging...

Not to talk about is the story of a young girl's journey, through childhood, from birth to adulthood, in a dysfunctional family. Kirsten thinks of herself as different, always looking outside, evaluating. She lacks the comfort of love and approval from mother and stepfather. The family emigrates from Denmark to Canada, and Kirsten is devastated leaving her beloved grandparents, aunts, uncles, and her close cousins. The family battles with a new language,...

This isn't a straightforward memoir, nor a how-to gardening book, nor a photo book, but a combination of the lot, written in a personal diary style. If you don't have a garden you'll enjoy gardening vicariously through my experiences, and if you do then perhaps you'll appreciate reading about the ups and downs of a fellow gardener. I love taking photos of my garden, my progress, and the little things that bring me joy, so the book is generously illustrated...

Wendy Davis's campaign was a long shot-the seated Republican who represented Utah's House District 45 was so popular that even her own party doubted a Democrat could win. But Wendy knew her community, and she knew they were ready for change. Despite her party's predictions, she knew she wouldn't lose in a landslide. She might even win. Davis had dreamed of running for office since she was a child. Driven, highly qualified, and well aware of the...

From becoming legally blind to suddenly becoming a widower, this is the story of John, AKA "The Blind Fury," and how he overcame these difficult situations.Do NOT buy this book if:You do not like to be challenged.You do not like your toes stepped on.You do not like to laugh.Read John's humourous take on surviving three major brain diseases at one time while having no immune system, to the heart-wrenching account of him becoming a widower.This book...

What if the path to inner peace leads to outright disaster? Donna has it all - a generous husband, two healthy kids, a Jersey shore home - but believes something is missing. When she signs up for yoga teacher training, her carefully cultivated life begins to crumble. Her husband is having an affair. Dangerous childhood secrets resurface. Her mother dies suddenly. And she doesn't even like yoga . . . yet. As Donna reels and heals, she discovers love,...

Society has labelled babies born between 1961 and 1982 Generation X. But in 1968, in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, which was one of the most dope-infested areas of the world, they donned another moniker.Right across the bridge from Harlem, in the glory days of notorious drug kingpins such as Nicky Barns and Frank Lucas, children born in this section were known as Generation Next, because no one looked at those babies and asked: "Who's going...

Each of us has our own struggles in varying degrees. Some may have health problems, others financial problems, and some relational problems.Walking Beside Me is the product of my desire to share a story of God's trustworthiness, even when everything in life tells you otherwise. My faith in His sovereignty has given me peace amidst the most heartbreaking experience in my life. I hope this book will reach many, and that many lives will be inspired to...

"Where is God, mummy?" was the question I asked that started my search for God. I was 4 years old. The answer to this question was a long journey through Catholicism, apostasy, Buddhism, New Age, Indian gurus and finally, the greatest surprise of my life, becoming a born-again Christian. It is a journey with visions of the future, demons and angels, past life experiences in the New Age, long-suffering and the never-ending quest for my life's purpose....